Richard Cooley
Nov 19, 2016
Rick was born on July 21, 1958 in Denver, Colorado. Like many in his generation he learned to count by starting at 10 and counting backwards, ending with an exuberant, "BLAST OFF!". He loved the stars, building bottle rockets, was an accomplished Eagle Scout and Regent scholar. Later in life he was a part of many musical groups, loved C.S....
John Robert White
Nov 17, 2016
John Robert White, 61, of Lenexa, KS passed away on November 17th, 2016 from complications due to brain cancer. He passed peacefully and was accompanied by his close family.He is survived by his loving wife Michelle Annette Peterson; his three children: James Sidney (Nancy Rose), Brittany Anne (Jeremy Joseph), and Rebekah Elisabeth; seven grandchildren: Taylor, Rylee, Jaina, Kennedy, Ethan, Millie,...
Jane Zwanzig-Owens
Nov 16, 2016
Jane Zwanzig-Owens ,69, passed away peacefully, after a brief illness, November 16, 2016 in Overland Park, Kansas. She is survived by her husband Dewey , her step-daughter Jenny Koonce, her husband Todd, and their daughter Ashleigh, and her step-son Mike, his wife Donna, and their children Ryan and Danielle of Waukesha, Wisconsin. Jane was born in Booneville, Missouri and grew...
Karen Vaverka
Nov 15, 2016
Karen Renee Vaverka, 62, of Olathe, passed away at home on November 15, 2016. She was born on August 18, 1954 to Kenneth Kee and Naomi Ruth (Jantz) Pollard at Hydro, OK. Karen married Dennis William Vaverka on July 5, 1974, in Burlington, KS. They made their home in Olathe, KS, where they resided 42 years. Karen was a devout...
Dennis Wayne Jordan
Nov 12, 2016
Dennis Wayne Jordan, 65, of Kansas City, passed away on November 12, 2016 at University of Kansas Medical Center. He was born on March 19, 1951 to Sylvester and Etta (Dowdy) Jordan at Piggott, AR. Dennis worked as a Service Technician for Midwest Office Technology . On September 11, 1971 , he married Deborah Lee (Hollandsworth). Dennis and Deborah lived...
John Dale Christopher
Nov 11, 2016
John Dale Christopher, 85, born Aug. 4, 1931, died Friday evening, Nov. 11, 2016 at Brookdale College Square in Overland Park, Kan. John is survived by Shirley, his beloved wife of 63 years; 3 children; 9 grandchildren; and 4 great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held Sat., Nov. 19, 2016 at the St. Mark's Methodist Church at 6422 Santa Fe...
Patricia Johnson
Nov 10, 2016
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Andrea V. Sullivan
Nov 10, 2016
Andrea Vickie Sullivan passed away at home surrounded by her family Nov. 10, 2016. Funeral Mass 10 a.m. Thurs., Nov. 17, at Holy Trinity Parish, Paola, KS. Donations can be made in Andrea's name to Olathe Hospice.
Mary Alice Peete
Nov 8, 2016
Mary Alice Peete, 82, of Olathe, passed away on November 8, 2016 at Olathe Medical Center. She was born on May 24, 1934 to Norah and Mazie (Benson) Houston at Covington, TN.Mary worked as an Electronics Assembler for King Radio then retired from Hisonic after 27 years.She married Clayton Peete, and they made their home in Olathe, KS. She was...
Robert Benny Jenkins
Nov 8, 2016
Robert Benny Jenkins was born in 1923 and died November 8, 2016, at Olathe Medical Center from a heart attack at age 93.He was married for 67 years to his late wife, Anna Mae "Sue" Jenkins and had three children Jackie & Dan Jenkins and Joi Brooks, all of the area. Also, three grandchildren Jordan and Jackson Brooks and Evan...
Jose Mingorance
Nov 8, 2016
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John M. Harbert
Nov 7, 2016
John Michael Harbert, 76, of Overland Park, KS, passed away November 7, 2016 at Olathe Hospice House, after suffering a cerebral hemorrhage on October 20. He was born in Carrollton, MO, to Marvin F. and Mary Jane Kinsey Harbert. He graduated from Carrollton High School, Class of '58. John is survived by his wife of 55 years and high school...
Tad Atterbury
Nov 7, 2016
TAD ATTERBURY, 45, Fayette, MO, passed away on November 7,2016. He was born February 12, 1971 in Olathe, Kansas to Arthur and Nancy (Yeager) Atterbury, who preceded him in death along with a sister, Melanie Durrell-Scrivner. Tad graduated from Olathe North High School in 1990. He is survived by three brothers, Charles Atterbury, Paola, KS; Jesse Atterbury and Bradford Atterbury,...
Sharron Gayle Shaw
Nov 5, 2016
Sharron Gayle Shaw, 73, of Shawnee, passed away Saturday afternoon, Nov. 5, 2016. Born June 19, 1943 in Brownfield, TX, Sharron married Jim Shaw on Jan. 8, 1963. She graduated from West Texas State University in 1965 with a Bachelor's degree in Education.Sharron was an English school teacher (Kindergarten - College) and was passionate about making a difference in the...
James E Silvers, Ii
Nov 4, 2016
James "Jim" E. Silvers, II, 80, of Overland Park, KS, passed away at home on November 4, 2016. Jim was born August 31, 1936 in Topeka, KS to James E. Silvers and Zeoda Ellen (Lang) Silvers. He was a graduate of Olathe High School in 1954, and went on to earn his Bachelors of Arts degree in Business Administration from...
Frank G. Layne
Nov 3, 2016
Frank Graham Layne, Sr., 89, passed away peacefully at his long-time home in Overland Park on Thursday, Nov. 3, 2016. In keeping with Frank's wishes, no funeral services will be held. Interment will be in Bonner Springs Cemetery.The youngest son of the late Dr. John W. Layne & Elizabeth Austin Layne, Frank attended Eldon (Mo.) High School before joining his...
Donald Wilbert Berlekamp
Nov 3, 2016
Donald "Don" Wilbert Berlekamp, 88, of Lenexa, KS passed away on November 3, 2016. He was born on May 16, 1928 in Napoleon, MO to Urban and Mildred (Breeden) Berlekamp. Don grew up in Napoleon and attended Lexington High School. On June 24, 1949, he married Alice Jane Faris in Buckner, MO. He loved spending time outdoors and enjoyed hunting...
Steven Dean Jacobsma
Nov 1, 2016
Steven "Steve" Jacobsma, 58, of Shawnee, passed away on November 01, 2016. He was born on October 05, 1958 to Vernon and Donna (Smidt) Jacobsma in Primghar, Iowa. Although born in Iowa, he spent most of his childhood and youth in California. Upon graduation from high school, Steve attended Calvin College in Grand Rapids, MI. He really liked the seasonal...
Raymond Gentile, Jr.
Oct 29, 2016
Raymond Gentile, 84 of Olathe, Kansas, passed away on the 29th of October, 2016.Ray was born on Nov. 24, 1931 to Raymond and Delphine Gentile. He attended schools in Columbus, Ohio and subsequently studied and graduated from Ohio State University in 1953 with a degree in accounting and finance. While at Ohio State, he was a member of Kappa Sigma...
Peyton Shea Farley
Oct 28, 2016
Peyton Shea Farley, 17 incredible years, of Lenexa, Kansas, died in a tragic car accident Friday October 28. An open reception is planned for Friday November 4th from 5-8PM at the Penwell Gabel Funeral Home in Olathe, Kansas. From the time Peyton was little she acted like a magnet, attracting friends from various backgrounds and interests with her sense of...
