James Philip "Phil" Brown
Feb 3, 2025
James Philip “Phil” Brown passed away on February 3rd at the age of 83. Phil grew up on a farm in the small town of Walker, Iowa. Throughout his life, he frequently spoke of the fond memories he made there and loved sharing stories about his childhood. Phil attended Walker High School and then went on to graduate from Iowa...
Bob (Charles Robert) Ramsdell
Feb 3, 2025
Bob (Charles Robert) Ramsdell, age 80, passed away February 3, 2025. He lived a long, full life, and a celebration of his life will be held on February 15, 2025, at Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home in Olathe, KS, beginning at 1:00 and followed by a time for visiting.
Bob was born August 3, 1944, the first of four children of Charles R....
Mary Grace “Grace” Acaling Holder
Feb 2, 2025
Mary Grace “Grace” Acaling Holder, born on March 4, 1975, in Silay City, Philippines, passed away peacefully alongside her family on February 2, 2025, in Maize, Kansas.
Grace was a cherished individual whose life touched the hearts of many worldwide, making friends wherever she went. She was well known for her love for God, her family, and life.
As a devout member...
George W. Buss
Feb 2, 2025
George W. Buss, 76, of Olathe, KS formerly of Lincoln, NE passed away Feb. 2, 2025 at Good Samaritan Society in Olathe, KS. A celebration of his life will be held Sun. Feb. 16th from 1-3PM at Penwell-Gabel Cremations, Funerals & Receptions, Olathe Chapel.
George was born in Beatrice, NE to William and Wauneta Buss, graduated from Tri County High School....
Frances M. Schreiber
Feb 1, 2025
Frances Marie (Floyd) Schreiber, 97, of Olathe, KS peacefully passed away Saturday, February 1, 2025 at her home. A memorial service will be held at 1:00 PM on Saturday, May 24th at Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home.
Frances was born on August 14, 1927 in Jupiter, Florida to Joseph Robert and Agnes Mary (Peskett) Floyd. Frances graduated from Jupiter High School and was...
Philip Gray
Jan 31, 2025
Philip (Phil) Verner Gray provided wonderful examples of servitude, humility, and fatherhood - he died on January 31st 2025 at the age of 75.
Phil was born as the third of four children to Keith and June [Myers] Gray in Iowa, and lived somewhat of a military-brat lifestyle growing up (Keith was a civil servant supporting the Department of the Army)....
Maria Luz Barboza
Jan 31, 2025
Maria Luz Barboza, born on June 19, 1951, in Perez Zeledon, Costa Rica, passed away on January 31, 2025, in Gardner, Kansas. She led a vibrant and fulfilling life, dedicating a significant portion of her career to S&S Activewear, where her contributions were valued by colleagues and friends alike.
Maria's legacy will continue through her beloved children, Astrid Stroh, Heiner Rivera,...
Linda Sue Maggard
Jan 31, 2025
Linda Sue Maggard, 62, of Olathe, passed away on January 31, 2025 at the University of Kansas Medical Center.
She was born in Emporia, KS on October 8, 1962 to Jim and Mary Thomas. She was the youngest of four children, and their only girl. Her family moved to Olathe, KS in 1967 when her dad accepted a teaching position at...
James L. Thomasson
Jan 31, 2025
James Thomasson, 85, passed away on January 31st, 2025, in Olathe, Kansas at the Olathe Hospice House.
Son of Lloyd and Ruth Thomasson, he was born January 13th, 1940, in Selma, Kansas. He grew up in Garnett, Kansas where he met his “high school bride” Karen Mae Thomasson. They went on to have 6 children. James was active in Olathe Baseball,...
Dennis Robert Brumwell
Jan 29, 2025
Dennis Robert Brumwell, age 69, of Olathe, passed away January 29, 2025 at his home.
He was born March 6, 1955 to Donald and Patricia (Coady) Brumwell in Kansas City, MO.
Dennis was employed with IKON Office Solutions and Nebraska Furniture Mart before retiring in 2020. He enjoyed working in the yard and tinkering around the house. He was an avid supporter...
Mavis Waldman
Jan 29, 2025
Mavis Corinne Waldman (“Corinne”), age 105, of Lenexa, KS (formerly of Columbus & Lincoln, NE), passed away on January 29, 2025 at Overland Park Regional Medical Center.
She was born on September 24, 1919 to Walter Hugo Hoecker and Mary Beulah (Lent) Hoecker at St. Joseph, MO.
She graduated from Lafayette High School in St. Joseph, took some college classes at the...
Seble S. Tezera
Jan 29, 2025
Seble Tezera was born on June 20, 1984, to her mother, Asegedech Tilahun, and her father, Sahlu Tezera. She completed her education from elementary school to college in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. After graduating, she worked for Africa Connect as a senior sales representative for Alcatel Network. She also held a position as a sales and purchasing manager in a bank.
Over...
Larry Dean Gaston
Jan 28, 2025
Larry Dean Gaston age 91 died January 28, 2025 in Olathe KS. He is preceded in death by his wife Jean Carol Gaston (Dyer). Survived by sons Lynn (Jane) Gaston, Mark (Deanna) Gaston. Grandchildren: Jamie Gaston-Robinson, Kyle (Kathie) Gaston, Gary Gaston. Great Grandchildren: Kindric Robinson, Lilley Gaston, Taylor Gaston, Avery Gaston, Marlie Gaston.
Larry was born on 09/22/1933 in Wichita KS....
Elizabeth Hernandez
Jan 27, 2025
Elizabeth “Betty” Hernandez, 75, passed away peacefully on January 27th, surrounded by her family. She was born on June 22, 1949, in Edinburgh, Texas, to the late Antonio and Candida Aguilar and grew up in McAllen, Texas.
Elizabeth Aguilar Hernandez, lovingly known as Betty or Nana, was a devoted grandmother, mother, wife, and friend. Betty earned her degree in education and...
Junetta Elaine Godwin
Jan 26, 2025
Junetta Elaine Godwin was born on August 26, 1940 to Paul & Juanita (Austin) Rogers. Paul & Juanita divorced when Junetta was young. Juanita later married Herb Adams who became Junetta’s daddy. Junetta grew up in Butler, MO and was known for her sense of humor and pranks even then.
In October of 1959, Junetta met the love of her life,...
Annamma Abraham
Jan 26, 2025
Annamma Abraham, age 95, passed away peacefully on January 26, 2025 at home in Overland Park, Kansas.
We will always remember her unwavering faith and are grateful for the full life she was blessed with.
She is survived by her four children and their spouses, seven grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, K.A. Abraham, in...
Terry Lee Young
Jan 22, 2025
Terry Lee Young, 83, of Olathe, passed away on January 22, 2025, at Evergreen Community of Johnson County.
Terry was born on October 28, 1941, to Harold and Della (Johnson) Young in Plainview, NE. He graduated from Plainview High School, class of 1959, where he excelled in sports earning first team all conference basketball both his junior and senior year and...
Karen Lee Evans
Jan 20, 2025
Karen Lee Evans was born September 1st, 1956 to Russell Richard Ferguson and Dorothy Lee (Kenagy) Ferguson. She was born in Clarinda, Iowa but her family soon moved to Red Oak, Iowa and then to Urbandale, Iowa when she was 5 years old.
Karen graduated from Urbandale High School in 1974. She went on to graduate from the American Institute of...
Linda W. Crow
Jan 19, 2025
Linda W. Crow, born on June 23, 1949, passed away peacefully on January 19, 2025, in Olathe, Kansas. She was a devoted mother and a cherished companion who left an indelible mark on the lives she touched.
Linda is survived by her two loving daughters, Lindsey Holbert and Stephanie Carter. Her strength and wisdom will be forever remembered by them as...
Earl Hines Cartwright, Sr.
Jan 18, 2025
Earl Hines Cartwright Sr., 90, of Olathe, Kansas, peacefully passed away on Saturday, January 18, 2025. He was born on February 4, 1934, in Olathe to John Sr. and Maude (Baker) Cartwright.
Earl graduated from Olathe Senior High before serving honorably in the United States Army, where he spent 12 years, rising to the rank of Sergeant (E-5). He was accepted...
