Obituaries

Ronald Carnes

Ronald Carnes

Sep 13, 2024

Ronald Dean Carnes, 76, of Olathe, passed away on September 13, 2024, at Stratford Commons Rehabilitation & Health Care Center, after a brief stay at the conclusion of his esophageal cancer diagnosis. 

He was born on September 15, 1947, to William and Fern (Salmon) Carnes in Ontario, CA. Growing up, Ron traveled extensively across the country as his father’s job resulted...

Barry Lee Smith

Barry Lee Smith

Sep 12, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Barry Lee Smith, a beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend, who left this world peacefully at the age of 80 on September 12, 2024. Barry was born the youngest of 14 children in Buffalo, Wyoming on November 13, 1943, to Thomas and Janet Smith. It was in Buffalo where...

Janet Kay Bonar

Janet Kay Bonar

Sep 12, 2024

Janet Kay Bonar, 82, of Gardner, passed away on September 12, 2024 at Olathe Hospice House.

She was born on January 8, 1942 to Melvin and Gertrude (Hale) Argo in Frankfort, KS. 

On June 10, 1960, she married Elmer “Glenn” Bonar, and they made their home in Gardner, Kansas. 

She was a nearly life-long member of the First Presbyterian Church of Gardner. She...

Pamela Kay Schneider

Pamela Kay Schneider

2024

Pamela (Pam) Kay Schneider, 59, of Overland Park, Kansas peacefully passed away on September 11, 2024 at Hospice House Olathe. 

Pamela Harris was born on August 18, 1965 in Salina, Kansas to Sandy and Mike—the first of their three daughters. She spent the entirety of her childhood in Chanute, Kansas, where she was captain of the drum line and commonly referred...

Jana Faith Bickel

Jana Faith Bickel

Sep 9, 2024

To view the service click here:  https://view.oneroomstreaming.com/index.php?data=MTcyNzIyMTgxMDMyOTczMSZvbmVyb29tLWFkbWluJmNvcHlfbGluaw==

Jana Faith Bickel (Schrecengost) passed away on Monday, September 9, 2024. Jana was born March 24, 1981, in Ottawa, KS to Lisle & Linda Schrecengost.

 She graduated from Rockhurst in 2004 with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. She went on to become a certified Family Nurse Practitioner from University of Texas at Arlington in 2019. 

Jana’s...

Elmer Glenn Bonar

Elmer Glenn Bonar

Sep 9, 2024

Elmer “Glenn” Bonar, 85, of Gardner, passed away on September 9, 2024 at Olathe Hospice House. 

He was born on June 6, 1939 to Ellis and Aria Bonar in Gardner, Kansas. 

Glenn proudly served our country in the US Air Force, and was honorably discharged in 1961.

He devoted his life and legacy to farming on the family farm in Gardner, KS, from...

Lois Austin

Lois Austin

Sep 9, 2024

Lois Austin, 93 was born on October 6, 1930 in Wichita, Kansas to Mike and Lillian Murra. She went home to be with her Lord and Savior on September 9, 2024 in Overland Park, Kansas after a long fight with Dementia.

 She was preceded in death by her parents, Mike and Lillian Murra and her brother Robert. She leaves behind her...

James Hendrickson Jr.

James Hendrickson Jr.

Sep 5, 2024

Jim Hendrickson passed at the age of 85 on September 5th, 2024. He was survived by his loving wife, Diane, his sister Judy, his daughters Kerry King, Kelly Kapaska (Richard), Krissy Kull (Christian) as well as his grandchildren, Kerryn, Jim, Erin, Kayti, Quinn and great grandchildren, Maylee and Barrett.

Jim was born on July 31, 1939 to James (Bud) and Elma...

Jack Kume

Jack Kume

Sep 5, 2024

Jack Kume, age 90, went home to be with the Lord on September 5, 2024, after a short stay in the hospital. He was born on February 20, 1934 to Max and Hatsuye Kume, in Williston ND. He was the youngest of 8 children.Preceding him in death are his mother, Hatsuye and his father, Max, who passed away when Jack...

Minnie Lee Hotchkiss

Minnie Lee Hotchkiss

Sep 3, 2024

Minnie Lee Hotchkiss, 76, of Overland Park, passed away on September 3, 2024 at Shawnee Parc Assisted Living.She was born on March 31, 1948 to Thomas and Olga (Nichols) Morrison at South Bend, IN.Minnie worked as a Medical Records Clerk for Village Shalom until the time of her retirement.She enjoyed jigsaw puzzles and painting ceramics.Minnie is survived by her sister,...

Sheila Rae Vochatzer

Sheila Rae Vochatzer

Sep 1, 2024

Sheila Rae Vochatzer, born and raised in Kansas City, KS, peacefully passed away September 1, 2024, surrounded by family at The Heritage of Overland Park, after a hard fought battle with dementia.Sheila dedicated her life to caring for others, always putting their needs before her own. A loving wife, mother, grandma, sister, daughter, and friend, she will be greatly missed...

Dean R. "Deano" Rothermund

Dean R. "Deano" Rothermund

Aug 31, 2024

Dean's service will be livestreamed at the scheduled service time. Click here to view the service. Dean R. Rothermund, known affectionately as "Deano," passed away on August 31, 2024, at the age of 80 in Olathe, Kansas at home. Born on September 6, 1943, in Omaha, Nebraska, Dean's journey through life was marked by dedication, skill, and the love of...

Wayne C. Arbuckle

Wayne C. Arbuckle

Aug 27, 2024

To view a livestream of the service, click  here.   Wayne C. Arbuckle, 93, of Olathe, passed away on August 27, 2024, in Olathe after a long battle with cancer, surrounded by family.Wayne found deep comfort in his church as an unofficial greeter, family, and his unwavering faith.He was born on June 10, 1931, to Fred and Ruby (Burnett) Arbuckle at...

Veda O. Donovan

Veda O. Donovan

Aug 27, 2024

Veda O. Donovan of Olathe, Kansas passed away on August 27, 2024. Veda was born in Samsel, Missouri on November 27, 1924 and resided most of her life in Olathe. Veda was the wife of LeRoy "Gene" Donovan (deceased), mother of Martha "Marty" Donovan (deceased), Terry Donovan-Olathe, Tim Donovan (Carolyn) -Forsythe, MO. and Tom Donovan-Olathe. Services will be held Friday,...

Rene R. Alonzo

Rene R. Alonzo

Aug 22, 2024

Services will be live streamed from Hope Chapel at 11:00am on August 31st. Rene R. Alonzo, age 90, passed away peacefully on August 22, 2024, surrounded by his family. Born on July 11, 1934, in Topeka, KS to Tomas and Jacinta Alonzo Zendejas and grew up with siblings, Rosendo, Rudy, Florence, Teresa, Helen, Diana, Ruben, and Raul. Rene was the...

Lawrence "Larry" Dean Kehoe

Lawrence "Larry" Dean Kehoe

Aug 22, 2024

Lawrence "Larry" Dean Kehoe died suddenly due to an acute cardiovascular event at Pomona State Park on August 21, 2024, with his constant companion and beloved Labrador Retriever, Rudy, by his side. It was his 59th birthday. Always an avid outdoorsman, Larry and Rudy had gone to the park to fish. There is great comfort in knowing he spent his...

Thomas John "Tom" Smalldon Ii

Thomas John "Tom" Smalldon Ii

Aug 21, 2024

Thomas John "Tom" Smalldon II, 81, of Olathe, Kansas, passed away on Wednesday, August 21, 2024. Tom was born on February 27, 1943, in Port Huron, Michigan to Thomas and Lois (Kiddey) Smalldon. Tom’s genius for mechanics/Electronics showed itself when his mom caught him at age 5, repairing a wall socket. By third & fourth grade he was doing all...

John Haughey

John Haughey

Aug 21, 2024

John William Haughey, 52, of Olathe, son of William (Bill) John Haughey and the late Esther Elaine Croy Haughey, was born on September 20, 1971 in Misawa, Japan. He departed this life on August 21, 2024 in Olathe, Kansas.He was united in marriage on July 11,1997 to Penny Danette Palmer. John and Penny met, married, and lived in Olathe for...

Darin James Johnson

Darin James Johnson

Aug 18, 2024

Darin James Johnson, 61, of Gardner, Kansas, left this earthly plane on August 18, 2024. He was born February 27, 1963 in Detroit, Michigan to Melvin (Mel) and Yvonne (Vonnie) (Trudeau) Johnson who preceded him in death.An only child, Darin figured out early on that this was a pretty good gig. Mel and Vonnie doted on Darin in the “old...

Kenneth Ray Esau

Kenneth Ray Esau

Aug 17, 2024

Kenneth R. Esau, 89 of Overland Park, KS went home to be with his Lord on Saturday August 17th, 2024 while surrounded by family. The family will receive friends from 10-11 a.m. Wednesday August 21st, at the Countryside Baptist Church 14150 W. 175th St. Olathe, KS 66062 with funeral services to follow at 11 a.m.Ken was born March 20th, 1935...

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