Obituaries

Ina Lauretta Bledsoe

Ina Lauretta Bledsoe

Dec 12, 2024

Ina Lauretta Bledsoe, born on December 7, 1927, in Carthage, Missouri, passed away peacefully at Hospice House on December 12, 2024, in Olathe, Kansas, at the age of 97. A cherished mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother, she leaves behind a legacy of love, family, and faith.

 Ina spent her early years working as a long lines information operator for the phone...

Janet K. Simon

Janet K. Simon

Dec 11, 2024

Janet K Simon, formerly known as Janet Sexton, passed away peacefully on December 11th, 2024, in Olathe, KS at the age of 75. Born in Junction City, KS on November 20th, 1949, Janet brightened the lives of those around her with her warmth and kindness. Janet lived a life filled with love and compassion. Her early years in Junction City...

Ryan Whitney

Ryan Whitney

Dec 11, 2024

Ryan Whitney, 15, passed away on December 11th, surrounded by his loving family.

Born in Olathe, Kansas, Ryan was the beloved son of Matt and Tiffany and was their world. He was a treasured brother to Ashlyn and Jake. He was a devoted friend, a gifted athlete, and a shining light to his extended family and everyone fortunate enough to know...

Lindsey E. Bouser

Lindsey E. Bouser

Dec 11, 2024

Lindsey Earl Bouser, 81, of Olathe, passed away on December 11, 2024, at the Olathe Hospice House. 

Lindsey was born on April 10, 1943, to Norman Bouser and Lola (Briggens) Bouser, in Osawatomie, KS. 

Lindsey went on to graduate from Osawatomie High School in 1962, where he played on the Varsity football team. He later moved to Paola, KS, where he married...

Georgia Hutchins

Georgia Hutchins

Dec 10, 2024

Georgia Leigh Hutchins, 74, of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 

Passed away on December 10, 2024 in Olathe Kansas, surrounded by family that dearly loved her. 

She was born August 17, 1950 in Wichita Kansas to Lloyd and Helen Skinner. She was the first born of four, followed by brother, Corby, then sisters Lori and Peri. She loved telling stories of her childhood spent...

Martha Belle Enyart

Martha Belle Enyart

Dec 10, 2024

Martha B. Enyart, 100, passed away on December 10, 2024.  

Martha was born on March 27, 1924 in Muncie, Kansas and moved with her parents John and Violet Caskey to Baldwin City, KS in 1936.  She graduated from Baldwin High School in 1942.  Martha was united in marriage to Duane K. Enyart on July 14, 1943.  She moved to Olathe...

Dale L. Burns

Dale L. Burns

Dec 10, 2024

Dale L. Burns, a devoted family man, skilled craftsman, and lover of life’s simple joys, passed away peacefully on December 10, 2024, at the age of 87, surrounded by his family at the University of Kansas Medical Center.

He was born on June 23, 1937, to Homer and Blanche Burns in Centralia, Kansas. As a young boy, he learned to work...

Huy Tuan Nguyen

Huy Tuan Nguyen

Dec 7, 2024

To leave a special message for his family or to share a memory of Huy, please visit the guestbook below.

Rafael Rivera

Rafael Rivera

Dec 7, 2024

Rafael Rivera, an esteemed member of the community, passed away peacefully on December 7, 2024, at the age of 76 in Overland Park, Kansas. Born on August 18, 1948, in Manila, Rafael lived a life enriched by love, hard work, and unwavering dedication to his family and friends.

He will be profoundly missed by his beloved wife, Teresita, who stood by...

Keith Eugene Hawley

Keith Eugene Hawley

Dec 7, 2024

KEITH E. HAWLEY

Born to Ralph Zeno Hawley and Angie Marie Hawley (Cantrall) on June 4, 1935 in Ocheltree (Spring Hill) Kansas. He spent much of his 89 years in and around the Olathe area. He proudly served our country in the Marine Corp in 1952 and was stationed in Santa Ana, California.

He started his career in the car industry working...

Jennifer Martin

Jennifer Martin

Dec 7, 2024

Jennifer Martin, a beloved professor, graceful dancer and choreographer, devoted wife, loving mother, and adoring grandmother, passed away peacefully on December 7, 2024, at the age of 79. Her life was a dance of elegance and joy, a legacy that will continue to inspire all who knew her. 

Born on July 11, 1945 in Wooster, Ohio, she attended Orrville High School...

William Hammer

William Hammer

Dec 5, 2024

William A. Hammer (Bill, Willie, Sonny, Grandpa Bill… “Don’t call me Mr. Hammer", "That’s my Dad”) passed away peacefully on December 5th, 2024, in Olathe Kansas, with his wife by his side. 

Bill was born on May 26th, 1937, in Marion Kansas, to William R. Hammer, and Lola (Kohlman) Hammer. The eldest of 3 children, Bill was raised on a farm...

Mary Kay Manyon

Mary Kay Manyon

Dec 5, 2024

Mary Kay Manyon, 83, of Olathe, passed away on December 5, 2024 at KU Medical Center. 

 To share a memory of Mary or leave a special message for her family, visit the guest book below

David Halsey Murdock

David Halsey Murdock

Dec 4, 2024

David H. Murdock, (73), was born on June 17, 1951, in Mobile, Alabama. He went to be with his Lord and Savior on December 4, 2024. 

Son, brother, Uncle, friend: Dave was loved by all who knew him. 

Dave graduated from the University of Kansas with a degree in Architecture. He served in the Air Force for 3 years. He made his...

Alan James Fitzmorris

Alan James Fitzmorris

Dec 4, 2024

Alan James Fitzmorris, 78, of Olathe, Kansas, passed away peacefully at home with his family on Wednesday, December 4, 2024. Born on March 21, 1946, in Buffalo, New York, he was the son of Bob and Marion (Homer) Fitzmorris. Alan lived a life rich with love, passion, and purpose.

Alan met the love of his life, Jan, during the baseball season...

Carter Jacob Coppock

Carter Jacob Coppock

Dec 4, 2024

Carter Jacob Coppock, 15, of Olathe, Kansas, passed away on Wednesday, December 4, 2024. He was born on September 27, 2009 in Phoenix, Arizona to Stephan and Cristal (Contreras) Coppock. 

When Carter came into this world, he didn’t cry. He just looked around like he was taking everything in, soaking up the world he had just come into. As a toddler...

Kirk Alan Baughan

Kirk Alan Baughan

Dec 4, 2024

Kirk Alan Baughan, age 72, of Overland Park, KS passed away December 4, 2024 after a short and courageous battle with cancer. Kirk was born in Salina, KS on July 29th, 1952, the son of James and Beulah Baughan. Kirk grew up in Salina with his three brothers – Bruce, Brad (Carol) and Kent (Sandy) Baughan, and his sister, Kim...

Byron Mitchell Jr

Byron Mitchell Jr

Dec 3, 2024

Byron Mitchell Jr passed away peacefully Tuesday December 3rd at Overland Park Regional Hospital at the age of 83. Jr grew up in Wellsville KS and graduated from Wellsville High in 1959. He served in the Army stationed in Korea as a tank repair specialist. After serving in the army, Jr went to work at Fairbanks Morse Pump as a...

Janice Lynn Maxwell

Janice Lynn Maxwell

Dec 3, 2024

 Janice Lynn Maxwell, 77, of Olathe, passed away on December 3, 2024 at home. She was born on February 6, 1947 to Preston and Helen (Stewart) Raines in Oklahoma City, OK. Janice had a career as a Certified Medical Coder. She enjoyed working in her garden and crocheting. 

Janice is survived by her son Darin Maxwell (Connie) and her daughter Teresa...

Raymond L. McAfee

Raymond L. McAfee

Nov 30, 2024

Raymond L. McAfee, 86, of Olathe, Kansas, passed away on November 30, 2024, at Olathe Hospice House. Ray was born on April 28, 1938 to Inez L. Denney (Wilson) in Omaha, NE. Ray worked for Hy-Vee grocery store for 30 + years as a Meat Department Manager, then in Customer Service prior to his retirement in 1999. He learned his...

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