Obituaries
Carol Politsch
Apr 21, 2015
At a different time in her life, Carol would often say: "You know what makes God laugh? Tell Him your plans." Well, my plan was to grow old with my sisters. But on April 21, 2015, my sister, Carol, changed the plan. She strayed from the path. She forged ahead without us, without me.All my life she was at least...
John Schauer
Apr 19, 2015
John Thomas Schauer, 63, of Olathe, unexpectedly passed away on April 19, 2015 at home. He was born on November 20, 1951 to Paul and Elsie Schauer in Dekalb, IL. John is survived by his loving wife Brenda; daughter Emily (Hank) Moyers; and his "2 best kids" Addyson and Emma Moyers. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given...
Ruth Moon
Apr 18, 2015
Ruth Wichman Moon, January 1953 to April 2015, resident of Desoto, Kansas. Despite being a small and humble person, Ruth had the heart of a lion and the spirit and faith of a warrior in her four year battle with cancer. Ruth was one of six children born to the late Henry and Ethel Wichman, and was the beloved wife...
Doris Kovach
Apr 18, 2015
Doris Elaine Kovach, age 93, passed away April 18, 2015 in Olathe, KS. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the Olathe Medical Center Charitable Foundation, 20375 W. 151st St., Suite 363, Olathe, KS 66061. Doris was born February 9, 1922 in Clinton, MO to Edward (Pete) and Opal Jenkins. During high school, she was a hairdresser apprentice. After...
Irene Brewer
Apr 18, 2015
IRENE BREWER, age 82, passed away April 18, 2015 in Overland Park, KS. Irene is survived by her son Charles (Linda) Brewer, sister Bertha Scurlock, brother Fred Stamper, grandchildren Dave Blagg, Ashley Baugh, and Aaron Horton, and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Hubert Brewer, her daughter Brenda Brewer, her son Ricky Lee Brewer, grandson Charles...
Rip Allen Nelson
Apr 17, 2015
Rip Allen Nelson passed away on Friday, April 17, 2015. He will be missed by his family - daughter Natalie Lynn Nelson, wife Christine Nelson, and brother Russ Nelson.To leave a message of condolence for Rip's family, please visit the guestbook below.
Sharon Gonzalez
Apr 17, 2015
Sharon was born February 20, 1953 in Des Moines, Iowa to Don E. and Joy Marie Williams. She attended Nash Elementary and St. John's Catholic School. She was a graduate of St. Joseph's Academy in 1971 and attended Des Moines Community College. Sharon and Luis Gonzalez married on June 6th, 1974 in Des Moines, IA. Sharon has been an educator...
Barbara Howard
Apr 17, 2015
Barbara Loretta Howard, 72, passed away on April 17th, 2015 at Olathe Medical Center after a long and courageous fight against kidney disease. Barbara was born in Marysville, Kansas on August 9th, 1942 to Thomas and Loretta Henshaw. She grew up the oldest of 12 children in the Kansas City area and attended St. Agnes Catholic School and Bishop Miege...
Richard Chappell
Apr 17, 2015
RICHARD DEAN CHAPPELLAge 70, passed away November 11, 2008, in Olathe, KS after a brief illness. Private services will be held. Contributions are suggested to the American Cancer Society. Richard was born December 18, 1937 in Kansas City, MO to Theodore and Lillian Chappell. He served our country in the U.S. Air Force following the Korean Conflict. He married Virginia...
Richard Bennett Rinehart
Apr 16, 2015
Richard ("Dick") Rinehart, 76, passed away on April 16, 2015 surrounded by his wife Marcia and their three children Sheridan, Kyle, and Matthew. Dick is preceded in death by his parents, Bennett Edward Rinehart and Violet Esther Schwindt and father-in-law, Byron Winfred Kyle.Dick was born in Arkansas City, Kansas on October 5, 1938. His parents instilled in him a lifelong...
Leland Richman
Apr 15, 2015
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Christopher Slaton
Apr 14, 2015
Christopher (Chris) David Slaton, 41, of Olathe, Kan., died April 14, 2015, at his home surrounded by his loving family.Chris was born April 25, 1973, in Junction City, Kan. He grew up in Junction City and graduated from Junction City High School in 1991. After graduating, Chris attended Kansas State University and earned a dual degree in Criminal Justice and...
Norman Pelletier
Apr 14, 2015
Norman Leo Pelletier, age 83, passed away peacefully at his home in Olathe, KS on April 14, 2015. He was born August 25, 1931 in Salem, MA to Lucien and Eva Fraser Pelletier. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He worked at several jobs throughout his life, including working for Boeing, where he retired. He had a...
Joan Carol Adams
Apr 14, 2015
In loving memory of Joan C. Adams (Lewis) who passed away April 14, 2015. Survived by her children Evelyn, Debbie, Michal, Jennifer & William; 10 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren. She will be missed by all.
Kevin Mcdaniel
Apr 14, 2015
Kevin Scott McDaniel, age 50, of Olathe, KS, passed away peacefully on April 14, 2015 at Olathe Medical Center. He was born on August 3, 1964 in Anderson, Indian to Darrel and Joan McDaniel, and they moved to Olathe, KS in 1971. Kevin graduated from Olathe South High School in 1983. He went on to attend Johnson County Community College....
Mervin Stephens, Jr.
Apr 13, 2015
MERVIN "JUNIOR" L. STEPHENS, JR., age 76, passed away peacefully at his home in Olathe, KS on April 13, 2015. He was born March 9, 1939 in Paola, KS to Mervin L. and Viola Marie Hayen Stephens. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He loved helping people and didn't know a stranger. He also loved camping and...
Verna Periman
Apr 13, 2015
Verna "Louise" (Gigi) Periman, 93, of Leawood, KS passed peacefully Monday, April 13, 2015. Louise was born February 25, 1922 in Centralia, IL to Warren and Verna Waters and lived on the family farm. She rode her pony to Walnut Hill public school, along with her brother Wilfred, and graduated from Centralia High School. She married Marion William "Bill" Periman...
Wilma Plummer
Apr 11, 2015
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Joan Quiring
Apr 11, 2015
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Paul Alexander Jackson
Apr 9, 2015
Paul Alexander Jackson born March 27, 2015 left us on April 9, 2015. Paul was born with Trisomy 18 and was with us a very short time. In that time he was loved and enjoyed by family and friends. Paul was a little fighter who surprised us all. His smile could light up the room and melt your heart. Born...
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