Martha Crawley
Jun 15, 2026
Rosa “Martha” Crawley, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and the kind of person who made every room brighter simply by walking into it, passed away on June 15, 2026, at the age of 87.
Martha was born on April 30, 1939, in Mexico City, where her story began before life’s journey carried her far and wide. In 1964, she married Valdemar Garcia,...
Patricia Ann Beadle
Jun 14, 2026
Pat Beadle (Lenz), 78, of DeSoto, Kansas, passed away peacefully on June 14, 2026 surrounded by her family.
Pat was born on September 16, 1947, in Dodge City, Kansas, to Marcel Lenz and Gladys (Tucker) Lenz.
She graduated from Adams High School in Commerce City, CO and dedicated much of her career to customer service, where she was known for her kindness,...
John Edwin Lavendusky
Jun 14, 2026
John Edwin Lavendusky, age 86, passed away on June 14, 2026, in Overland Park, Kansas, leaving behind a legacy of Christian faith, service, love, and devotion to family.
John was born on January 17, 1940, in McAlester, Oklahoma, to Walter and Irene Lavendusky. He was raised in Henryetta, Oklahoma, where he graduated from Henryetta High School in 1958. As a young...
Robert (Bob) P. Devins
Jun 13, 2026
Bob Devins, 77, of Lenexa, KS died at his home on June 13, 2026.
Bob was born in Hot Springs, AR to Earl “Joe” and Jane Devins. Son of a service man, they moved around a lot, and he graduated from high school in Oklahoma. Bob joined the service out of high school and was a member of the 82nd Airborne...
Ellen Marie Coles
Jun 13, 2026
Ellen Marie Coles, 80, of Olathe, Kansas, passed away on June 13, 2026. She was born on April 17, 1946 in Nutley, New Jersey to John and Margaret (McCarron) Carr.
She had a lifelong love for creativity and expression through art. As an art teacher, she shared that passion with others and encouraged creativity in those around her. She especially enjoyed...
Karen Sanders
Jun 12, 2026
Karen Leigh Sanders passed away peacefully on June 12, 2026, in Olathe, Kansas, surrounded by family, close friends, and an abundance of love.
Born in Clovis, New Mexico, to James Cole Tucker and Janice Delia Tucker, Karen spent much of her childhood moving throughout the United States and Europe as the daughter of a military family. Alongside her brothers, Robin, David,...
Ruth Mae Harrison
Jun 12, 2026
Ruth Mae Harrison, 91, passed away on June 12th, 2026. She was born April 3rd, 1935, in Mound City, Kansas. She graduated from Mound City High School in 1952.
She and her late husband Claud were owners and operators of the Harrison Machine Shop and Welding until Claud's passing in 2014. At that time, her sons Bruce and Monte Harrison took...
Lyle Dean Barber
Jun 12, 2026
Lyle Dean Barber, born on July 22, 1942, in Wichita, Kansas, passed away on June 12, 2026, in Lenexa, Kansas. He lived a life distinguished by his unwavering dedication to aviation and his service in the Air Force, embodying a spirit of commitment and passion that left a lasting impression on all who knew him.
Throughout his career, Lyle devoted himself...
Sharon K. Stone
Jun 11, 2026
It is with broken hearts and abiding love that we announce the passing of Sharon Kay Stone. Sharon passed away peacefully on June 11, 2026, at the age of 83, after a courageous 12-year battle with Alzheimer’s. Though our hearts are heavy, we find comfort in knowing she was surrounded by the love of her family and welcomed into eternal...
Jeremy Michael Heinen
Jun 9, 2026
Jeremy Michael Heinen, husband, father, son, and friend, passed away on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, after cancer cut short a life filled with love, laughter, and purpose. Surrounded by those who loved him most, Jeremy went to be with his Heavenly Father, leaving behind countless cherished memories. He will be remembered for his dedication to his family, his tireless work...
Sara McElhenny Whalen
Jun 9, 2026
Sara McElhenny Whalen, age 71, was born on November 6, 1954, in Topeka, KS. to Marjorie A. and William B. McElhenny. Sara died on June 9, 2026, after a short and courageous battle with ALS. Sara was preceded in death by her parents and brother, Byron. She is survived by her husband Steve Whalen, her sister Ann McElhenny, and step-daughter...
Louise Lunn
Jun 7, 2026
Louise Lunn, a cherished mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and beloved member of her community, passed away peacefully on June 7, 2026, in Overland Park, Kansas. Born on April 26, 1932, in Springfield, Missouri, Louise lived a life full of love, dedication, and rich experiences that touched the lives of many.
Louise Lunn, attended Missouri State University and Drury University for degrees in...
Mary Jordan
Jun 7, 2026
Mary Jordan, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and cherished member of the Olathe community, passed away on June 7, 2026, in Olathe, Kansas surrounded by her dearest loved ones. Born on August 4, 1954, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, Mary’s life was a testament to grace, dedication, and heartfelt devotion to family and community.
Mary was a woman of many talents and passions....
Frances Lillian Kozicki
Jun 6, 2026
On Saturday, June 6, 2026, Frances Lillian (Nethercott) Kozicki passed peacefully from this life. She was born on August 22, 1936, in Detroit, Michigan, the second child of Ivan and Ruth (Picken) Nethercott. She married Thaddeus (Ted) J. Kozicki, Jr., on May 7, 1960. She was a lifelong educator, having earned a bachelor’s degree in education from Western Michigan University,...
Dorothy Arlene Nelson
Jun 4, 2026
Dorothy Arlene Nelson, of Olathe, Kansas, entered eternal rest on June 4, 2026. At 90 years of age, she experienced a full life that included five generations. She was a sweet and loving mother and grandmother and will be deeply missed.
Dorothy was born in Granby, Missouri on March 14, 1936 to Homer Dewey & Grace Brenneman. She attended school in...
SoNyo Pak-Burleson (aka Bevley)
Jun 3, 2026
SoNyo Pak-Burleson (aka Bevley), 92, of Junction City KS passed away peacefully in the early morning hours, June 3rd, 2026. SoNyo was born November 30, 1933 in Incheon, South Korea; the second oldest of seven children (five sisters and one brother). She was born during the Japanese occupation and the challenges she faced grew into a sense of survival that...
Rita Patricia Blume
Jun 3, 2026
An extraordinary woman, Rita Patricia Blume, added her incredible spirit to heaven’s light on June 3rd, 2026.
Rita was born on June 18th, 1945. She carved out a brilliant career in education after graduating from Avila College. Her intelligence, kindness and beauty granted her many admirers; however, Rita fell smitten to the roguish Jerry Blume and they married in 1967. Their...
Terry L. Biery
Jun 2, 2026
Terry Lee Biery, 82, of Olathe, Kansas, passed away peacefully at home on June 2, 2026.
Terry was born on June 24, 1943, in Webster, Kansas, to Freeman and Nita Biery. He grew up alongside his siblings, Shirley Cummings, Galen Biery, Rick Biery, Teresa Biery, and Bonnie Biery.
A proud patriot, Terry served his country in the United States Air Force and...
Mike (John Michael) Howell
May 29, 2026
Mike (John Michael) Howell, 77 of Olathe, died May 29, 2026, in his home surrounded by family. He was born on Feb 8, 1949, to John Howell and Nellie (Crawford) Howell in Kansas City, Missouri.
Mike went to school in Olathe and served in the Naval Reserves. He was a lifelong Johnson County Old Settler.
He married Nancy (Huston) Howell in 1974,...
David Paul Gerstenkorn
May 26, 2026
David Paul Gerstenkorn, 71, of Spring Hill, Kansas, went home to be with the Lord on May 26, 2026, following a brief and heroic battle with stage 4 lung cancer. He was born at Rush County Memorial Hospital in La Crosse, Kansas.
He grew up on a farm in the La Crosse area and attended schools in Rush Center and La...
