Roxana "Roxanne" Lee Morse
Jul 15, 2025
Roxanne passed away peacefully at her home of 47 years in southern Johnson County, Kansas, surrounded by the loving care of her family, on July 15, 2025. She was 87.
Born in Columbus, Ohio, on December 17, 1937, to Leo Joseph and Vivian Joanne C. (Bartsch) Coale, Roxanne’s life was rooted in compassion, dedication, and unwavering curiosity about the world around...
Bert L. McSpadden
Jul 14, 2025
Bert Leon McSpadden, 89, of Overland Park, Kansas, passed away peacefully on July 14, 2025, surrounded by family. Born on May 18, 1936, in Navasota, Texas, Bert was the youngest of four children. At nineteen, Bert chose to join the Marine Corps rather than attend college to pursue his passions for music and history. He proudly served in the United...
Gabriel Leroy Jenks
Jul 12, 2025
Gabriel Leroy Jenks
Beloved Son, Brother, Friend, and Adventurer
November 23, 2004 – July 11, 2025
It is with broken hearts that we announce the unexpected passing of our beloved son, Gabriel Leroy Jenks, on July 11, 2025. He was just 20 years old.
Gabriel was born on November 23, 2004, in Omaha, Nebraska, and from his very first breath, he lived life with...
Ray Lee D'Armond, Sr.
Jul 12, 2025
Ray Lee D'Armond Sr., 95, died July 12, 2025 at Sunrise of Leawood Senior Living, in Leawood, KS. He was born on October 1, 1929 in Collinsville, OK, the son of Albert and Lucille (Palmberg) D’Armond.
Ray married Sue Dollard in Collinsville, OK in 1949 and they had just celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary before Sue’s passing in 2014. After traveling...
Dominic Jude Ebberts
Jul 11, 2025
Dominic Jude Ebberts, a beloved son, brother, grandson, godson, nephew, cousin, and friend, passed away unexpectedly on July 11, 2025 in Topeka, Kansas at the age of 22. Born on August 2, 2002 in Denver, Colorado, Dominic’s smile and laugh were his best features and will be missed the most.
Dominic is survived by his loving family: parents Michael & Kathleen...
Marilyn Joan Grover
Jul 11, 2025
Marilyn Joan (Schugart) Grover, of Olathe, Ks., passed away on July 11, 2025. Marilyn was born on June 2, 1940, in Great Bend, Ks., to Fred and Velma Schugart. She married Delbert Grover August 26, 1958, and the couple spent most of their lives in Great Bend, Ks., and later in Olathe, Ks. She was preceded in death by her...
Donald R. Brown
Jul 11, 2025
Donald R. Brown, 72, of Olathe, Kansas passed away at home on July 11, 2025 after battling Alzheimer’s. He was surrounded by family and loved ones.
He worked as a draftsman and eventually Project Manager for the companies Pritchard, Black & Veatch, and Burns & McDonell before retiring in 2020.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Cecil R. & Lucy...
Marilyn "Lyn" Palmer
Jul 10, 2025
Marilyn “Lyn” Palmer was born in Omaha, NE, on March 23, 1936, to her doting parents, Charlie and Kathaleen Lonergan. She grew up in Kansas City and often reminisced about her blissful childhood and deep admiration for her older sister, Patty.
Her early claim to fame came when she was featured in the local paper for teaching her fox terrier, Dixie,...
Donald Joseph LaBelle
Jul 9, 2025
Donald Joseph LaBelle, 82, of Overland Park, Kansas passed away on Wednesday, July 9, 2025. He was born on September 8, 1942, in Kansas City, Missouri, to James and Grace LaBelle.
Don grew up in Kansas City, Missouri, attended Westport High School and received his undergraduate and graduate degrees from the University of Kansas, where he met his wife, Sharon. Following...
Wayne E Scott
Jul 9, 2025
Wayne E. Scott, 91, of Macks Creek, MO (formerly of Overland Park, KS), passed away on July 9, 2025. He was born on January 27, 1934, in Tunas, MO, to Elmer and Esther Scott. Known for his generous spirit and lively presence, Wayne touched countless lives with his warmth and humor.
He attended school in Tunas and graduated from Macks Creek...
William H. Needels
Jul 9, 2025
William H “Bill” Needels age 84 of Olathe, Kansas went to be with his heavenly Father on July 9, 2025.
Bill, who was born and raised in Kansas City, MO, graduated from Southeast High School in the class of 1958. He received his bachelors from Northwest Missouri State University in Maryville, MO in 1962 where he was a member of Sigma...
Matthew Ryan David
Jul 8, 2025
Matthew Ryan David's musical talents were added to the symphonies of Heaven on July 8th, 2025. At the age of almost 32, he became a hero by selflessly giving the gift of life to people on the organ transplant wait lists. Though for our family, 32 years will never be enough, what a vibrant life he lived while here. Matthew...
Wayne Reidy
Jul 8, 2025
Wayne R. Reidy, 82, of Olathe, Kansas, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, July 8, 2025.
Wayne was born on July 27, 1942, in Chicago, Illinois. He moved with his family to Kansas City when he was a young boy, where he spent the majority of his life.
After attending high school, Wayne explored various jobs before answering the call...
Kendell Leslie Voth
Jul 7, 2025
Kendell Leslie Voth, 81, of Overland Park, KS passed away Monday July 7, 2025. Services for Ken will be held Saturday, July 19, 10:30am at Community Covenant Church, 15700 W. 87th St. Pkwy, Lenexa, KS 66219
Ken was born November 10, 1943, in Newton, Kansas, to Orville and Frances Voth. He grew up on a farm in Newton, attending a one...
John Michael Pippert
Jul 7, 2025
John Michael Pippert, of Overland Park, went to be with his Heavenly Father July 7, 2025, following a short illness and heart failure.
He was born to Ronald and Mary Pippert on June 27, 1967, in Shawnee Mission, Kansas. He was the second of two sons. John attended Brookridge Elementary followed by Blue Valley Middle School and High School, in Overland...
Nicola E. Howell
Jul 4, 2025
Nicola E. Howell, 74, of Olathe, Kansas, passed away on Friday, July 4, 2025. He was born on February 6, 1951 in St. Louis , Missouri to Samuel and Phyllis (Genova) Howell.
Nick grew up in North St. Louis County and went to Riverview Gardens HS. He enlisted in the Marine Corp after high school and served during the Vietnam War....
Maggie Jo Butterfield
Jul 4, 2025
Maggie Jo Butterfield was born on September 1, 1982, in Wichita, Kansas, to Don and Judy Harkin. She was a beloved sister to Don’s son Bryan, and the eldest of Don and Judy’s two daughters. Maggie shared a lifelong, extraordinary bond with her sister Katie—a connection that was as deep as it was enduring.
Judy later married Steve Stout, a man...
Alfred Anthony Hostmeyer
Jul 3, 2025
Alfred A. Hostmeyer, 86, of Olathe, Kansas, passed away on Thursday, July 3, 2025. He was born on September 30, 1938 in Breese, Illinois to Alfred and Julia (Kuzcka) Hostmeyer.
Alfred grew up in Beckemeyer, Illinois. He attended Breese Community High School where he played basketball. Right after graduation he joined the Air Force and served for four years until 1960....
Patricia Diane Keyton
Jul 1, 2025
In Loving Memory of Patricia Diane Keyton
Patricia Diane Keyton, age 86, passed away peacefully in her sleep on July 1, 2025, in Olathe, Kansas. A devoted mother, cherished member of her community, and faithful member of Prince of Peace Catholic parish, Patricia leaves behind a legacy of love, creativity, and connection.
Born on March 14, 1939, in Festus, Missouri, Patricia grew...
Steven Wendell Jones
Jul 1, 2025
In Loving Memory of Steven Wendell Jones
March 25, 1951 – July 1, 2025
Steven Wendell Jones, a deeply loved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away on July 1, 2025, after a courageous two-year battle with pancreatic cancer.
Born on March 25, 1951, in Stockton, California, to Walton and Ella Jones, Steve lived a life defined by unwavering faith, fierce love,...
