Obituaries
Carol Caughron
Feb 28, 2017
Carol went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday February 28th, 2017. She was 62 years old. After over 40 years of marriage, Carol is survived by her husband Michael E. (Mike), their four sons: Nathan 36, Justin 34, Jonathan 31, and Michael C. 26 and two grandchildren: Zoey 10 and Joseph 2. She is also survived by her...
Michaela Lyndi Erickson
Feb 27, 2017
Our Free SpiritMichaela Lyndi Erickson was born December 13th, 1995 in Burlington, KS to Michael and Tricia Erickson. She lived her short 21 years to their fullest, traveling anywhere from Italy to Mexico, and passed on February 27th, 2017. Her parents, Michael & Tricia, and her two sisters, Marissa and Miranda, will continue to love her and honor her memory...
Martha Williams
Feb 26, 2017
Martha Corene Lovett Williams began her story on this planet as the tenth and last child of Martin Luther and Queen Victoria Waldie Lovett, on June 23, 1935, in Nocona, Texas.She attended Nocona High School where she was a straight A student with perfect attendance. On February 2, 1951, she met a young airman who was stationed at Sheppard Air...
Basil Calvin Hedrick
Feb 25, 2017
Base, 84, passed away Feb. 25, 2017 at his home in Lenexa, KS.Born March 17, 1932 in Lewistown, MO, Basil was the son of the late Capt. Truman & LaVeta Hedrick of Moline, IL. His first job as a deckhand on his father's steamboat on the Mississippi began a love of boats & the water. He graduated from Moline High...
John R. Brassfield
Feb 25, 2017
John R. Brassfield, 81, passed away February 25, 2017. John was born July 11, 1935 and lived most of his life in the Kansas City area. A graduate of the University of New Mexico, John was an electrical engineer. He enjoyed hiking and skiing in the mountains with his family.John is survived by his wife of 50 years, Kathleen; daughter...
Ronald Clyde Heston
Feb 25, 2017
Ronald (Ron) C. Heston, 69, of Olathe went to be with his Lord on February 25, 2017. He was born in Topeka, Kansas, the third of four children to Clyde and Thelma (McMullen) Heston. He was educated in the Topeka public schools - Seaman High School district. On November 6, 1965 he was married to Sherry Sue Meacham at North...
Elaine Mcnett
Feb 25, 2017
Elaine M. McNett, 92, of Gardner, KS passed away Sat. Feb. 25, 2017 at Wellsville Retirement Community. She is survived by daughters Gwen Scott and Gloria McNett, grandson Eric Scott and extended family members. A private service will be at Oak Lawn Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers donations can be given to Olathe Medical Center Hospice.To leave a special...
Susan Walsh
Feb 23, 2017
Susan Walsh, 51, continued her journey to Heaven on February 23, 2017 after a courageous battle with cancer. Susan was born in Belton, Missouri, on January 16, 1966 to Datha Dillon and the late John Gay. She married Steven Walsh on March 18, 1995, they were married for 21 loving years. It was a lovely, simple wedding at the home...
Frank Brian Lapointe
Feb 22, 2017
Frank Lapointe, (57) passed away on Feb 22, 2017. He was born on Dec 29,1959 to Helle Pold and Brian Lapointe in Montreal, Quebec. Frank never met a stranger, his smile and generous heart reached all those that he came in contact with. When the road was rocky, his optimism and "Never give up" attitude helped him through his difficult...
Leonard Brannin
Feb 22, 2017
Ted was born August 20, 1932 in Houston, TX. The family relocated to Great Bend, KS, where he was raised. He graduated from Great Bend High School, and lettered in football and basketball. Upon graduation from Kansas State University, he served as an officer in the U.S. Army. His career in the insurance industry included stops in Peoria, IL; Topeka,...
Werner Toews
Feb 22, 2017
Werner "Vern" G. Toews, age 91, passed away peacefully with family by his side, on Wednesday, February 22nd, 2017 at Hospice House in Olathe, KS. Family will gather to celebrate his life privately. Donations can be made to Hospice House of Olathe (913-791-4216). They provided exceptional peace and comfort to Vern and his family.Vern was born in Saskatchewan, Canada to...
Clarita Morris
Feb 21, 2017
Clarita Morris completed 88 years of a wonderful life as she died peacefully at her home, surrounded by her loving family Feb. 21, 2017. She is survived by her husband, Harry; her children Jim (Pam) of Leawood, and Nancy Fitzpatrick (Mark) of Kansas City; her brother, Don of Sedalia; and by her seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.Clarita was born in...
Joseph A. Reardon
Feb 21, 2017
Joseph A. Reardon, 82, born and raised in Kansas City, passed away Feb. 21, 2017. His parents, Ruth and Aron Reardon, made sure that their boys, Michael and "Joe" had a loving family life.Joe received a BS degree from Kansas University. Joe never met a stranger. He was friend to everyone and his parents were delighted to feed and house...
Craig Lawrence Yager
Feb 19, 2017
Craig Lawrence Yager, 58, of Olathe, KS, passed away on the 19th of February, 2017. Craig was born on the 21st of October, 1958 to Erma Lee Davis-Cudney and Charles F. Yager in the city of Wichita, Kansas. Craig worked for Wilbert Funeral Services Inc. as the Department of Transportation Compliance Administrator. He spent thirty plus working in all aspects...
Charleen R. Kaiser
Feb 19, 2017
Charleen R. Kaiser, 65, of Wichita, formerly of Topeka, passed away on Sunday, February 19, 2017. She was born February 18, 1952 in Fort Dodge, Iowa, the daughter of Charles L. and Mary F. Moser Kaiser.Charleen graduated from Topeka West High School. She earned a BA in Pharmacy from the University of Kansas. She was dedicated to her career as...
David V. Robbins
Feb 19, 2017
David V. Robbins, 56, of Lenexa, KS passed Sun. Feb. 19, 2017. A memorial service will be 2PM Fri Feb. 24th at Penwell-Gabel Olathe Chapel, reception to follow.David was born January 19, 1961 in Kansas City, MO to Eddie Johnson and Olivia Page, he attended SE High School in Kansas City, MO before joining the US Army in 1979. Where...
Shari Renee Burnett
Feb 18, 2017
Shari Renee Burnett, 50, of Olathe, passed away on February 18, 2018 at Nottingham Health and Rehabilitation Center.She was born on July 7, 1967 in Des Moines, Iowa to William and Charlotte Leseberg. Shari graduated from Olathe North High School and attended Johnson County Community College.On October 26, 1996, she married David Burnett.Shari was a member of Grace Church of...
Jude Nicholas Bohn
Feb 18, 2017
Jude Nicholas Bohn, the beloved one year old son of Jason and Kori Bohn, of Lenexa, passed away unexpectedly on February 18, 2017.He was a dream come true, after years of waiting. Family loved him with all their hearts. Loved ones enjoyed his spunk, adventuresome spirit and the best laugh you can imagine. Jude would show his joy in his...
Bella Gardner
Feb 17, 2017
Our Beloved Mother passed away on February 17 2017, survived by Janet, Richard and Alicia. Her Grandchildren Harley, Dustin and Riley. Siblings, Darlene, David Jr, Sheryl, Windy, Stephanie, Micheal and her Father David Sr. Plus ext family and friends at Santa Fe Towers. She was proud and loved each of her children, Janet, Richard and Alicia. We miss and love...
George Robert Adams
Feb 17, 2017
George Robert (Bowers) Adams, 70, went to be with the Lord on February 17, 2017 at his home in Olathe, KS.He was born on October 27, 1946 in Bonner Springs, KS.George worked as a Mechanic for Dover Elevator.On April 16, 1975, he married Kristy Hickman, and they made their home in Olathe, KS.George enjoyed his family and his hobbies including...
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