Eugene F. Ponte
Nov 29, 2012
Eugene Ponte lived a full and joyous 89 years. He was born in St. Louis, MO to Raymond and Gladys Ponte. His childhood was spent in a fourplex with his Grandpa Ponte, aunts, uncles and cousins that were more like siblings. He was confirmed at Zion Lutheran Church and later married his bride at the same church. On May 21,...
Patricia Watson
Nov 28, 2012
Pat Watson was one of those rare and precious gifts God shared with us for a time that seems too short. Loving mama, grammy, sissy and friend. A heart so filled with love she selflessly and unfailingly gave of herself, never feeling she had done enough. For those of us who were blessed to have her in our lives the...
Mary Florio
Nov 27, 2012
Mary Elizabeth Florio, 81, of Olathe, KS passed away Monday November 27, 2012 at Good Samaritan Nursing Center. The family suggests contributions to Olathe Hospice 20333 W. 151st St. Suite 301 Olathe, KS 66061.Mary was born Feb. 10, 1931 in Jersey City, NJ to John and Mary Horgan, she married Frank Florio Sept 15, 1956 and they moved to Olathe,...
Olive Gage
Nov 27, 2012
Olive Marie Gage, 96, Formerly of Hoisington, KS passed away Tuesday November 27, 2012 at her daughter's home in Olathe, KS. The family will receive friends from 6-8PM Thursday at the Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home, Olathe Chapel and again from 6-8PM Friday at the Nicholson-Ricke funeral home in Hoisington Funeral services will be 1:30 PM Saturday Dec 1 at the Nicholson-Ricke...
Steven Stone
Nov 26, 2012
Steven Louis Stone, 61, passed away November 26, 2012 at Faith Village, Bethesda Lutheran Home in Overland Park, Ks. He was born October 4, 1961 in Lawrence, KS. Steve was the son of Bessie and Louis Stone, both deceased. He is survived by his sisters, Pamela Varenhorst (Richard), and Jennifer Woods (Peter); 3 nieces, April Hines, Abigail Woods, Catie Varenhorst;...
Robert Hanson
Nov 25, 2012
ROBERT JOSEPH HANSON, 82, passed away November 25, 2012 in Olathe, KS. A funeral mass will be held on Thursday, November 29 at 10:00 am at Prince of Peace Catholic Church, 16000 W. 143rd, Olathe, KS. The family will receive friends an hour prior to service time at the church. Interment will follow in Oaklawn Memorial Gardens. Memorials are suggested...
Terence Sweeney, Sr.
Nov 25, 2012
Terence Patrick SweeneyOctober 4, 1942 – November 25, 2012Terence Patrick (Pat) Sweeney, Sr., age 70, beloved husband of Beverly Ann Sweeney for 52 years, loving father of Richard (Sharon) Sweeney and Debora (Mark) Brakeall, cherished grandfather of Lance and Courtney Sweeney and Brandon, Sean, and Colin Brakeall passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 25, 2012 surrounded by those he loved...
John Kaneaster
Nov 22, 2012
John A. Kaneaster of Abilene, Kansas passed away Thursday, November 22, 2012 in Junction City, KS.In lieu of flowers the family suggests contributions to St. Andrews Church, 311 S. Buckeye, Abilene, KS 67410-#785-263-1570, VFW or Childrens Mercy. John was born January 3, 1964, in Kansas City, Kansas, graduated from Shawnee-Mission West, Overland Park, KS in 1982, joined the Marines, retired...
Phillip Appleberry
Nov 21, 2012
Phillip Lee Appleberry TSGT, 33, of Holloman AFB, NM, passed away unexpectedly Nov. 21, 2012 of natural causes while visiting his family in Kansas City. In lieu of flowers the family suggests contributions to the Disabled American Veterans.He completed 12 years of service which included two tours in Iraq.He is survived by his 3 daughters; Zoe, Elizabeth, and Olivia, his...
R. Pauline Heinmiller
Nov 21, 2012
Pauline Heinmiller, 84, of Olathe, KS went to be with Jesus on Wednesday, November 21st, 2012 at Olathe Medical Center. The family suggests contributions to MidAmerica Nazarene University scholarship fund. Pauline was born June 4, 1928 in Birmingham, AL to R. Franklin and Ruby Bumpus. She was joined by 3 brothers (John, Robert and Joel) and one sister, Doris. After...
Lyndon Tomasch
Nov 20, 2012
Lyndon Thomas Tomasch, 72, of Olathe, Ks., eldest son of Elmer J. and Sadie (Pelkey) Tomasch, was born June 10, 1940, in Lake Placid, N.Y. He passed away Tuesday November 20, 2012, at the Kansas City Hospice House following a hospitalization of only 10 days.Lyn's early years were spent in upstate New York and New York City where he explored...
Bernice Day
Nov 20, 2012
BERNICE LOUISE DAY, age 74, passed away November 20, 2012 in Olathe, KS. Memorials are suggested to First Christian Church. Bernice was born on May 28th, 1938 in Olathe, Kansas to Joseph and Phoebe Kniesley and was a graduate of Olathe High School. She worked for King Radio for 27 years before retiring in 2000.Bernice was proceeded in death by...
Eleanor Breitenbach
Nov 19, 2012
Eleanor "Ellen" Helen Breitenbach, 75 of Olathe,Kansas, went to be with the Lord on November 19, 2012. A beautiful saint who embodied love, peace and giving will be sadly missed by all who knew her and were touched by her life. She is survived by her husband of 55 years, Fredric Breitenbach, her children, Richard and Jody, and her grandchildren,...
Charles Neal
Nov 16, 2012
Charles "Wayne" Neal, 70, of Olathe, KS (Formerly of East Moline, IL) passed away Friday November 16, 2012 at home after feeding his beloved pet. Cremation is planned with a memorial service at a later date. In lieu of flowers the family suggests contributions to Wayside Waifs at www.waysidewaifs.org .Wayne was born November 6, 1942 in East Moline, IL to...
Kenneth Fox
Nov 15, 2012
Kenneth E. Fox, 76, of Leawood, Kansas passed away peacefully Thursday, November 15, 2012 at Freedom Pointe Assisted Living in Overland Park, Kansas. Ken Fox was born Sept. 11, 1936 in Hamilton, Ohio to Charles and Frances Fox. He was a longtime banker in Kansas and Missouri, serving as CEO or senior executive of banks in Kansas City, Moberly, St....
Marva Jones
Nov 15, 2012
Marva L. Jones of Olathe, Kansas passed away at the age of 80 on Thursday, November 15, 2012 at The Delmar Gardens of Overland Park. Marva was born on July 29th, 1932 to Robert and Helen Shaffer of Parsons, Kansas. Marva was preceded in death by her parents, her sister Ladybelle Keyes, her brother Ted Shaffer and her daughter Linda...
Robert Ray
Nov 13, 2012
Robert "Bob" D. Ray died Nov. 13th 2012 at Good Samaritan in Olathe, KS surrounded by his family, at the age of 73. Cremation is planned. A celebration of life will be held at Bob and Mary Louise's home this Sunday Nov. 18 from 1-3PM. Bob was born Dec. 5, 1938 in Rapid City, SD. He was preceded in death...
Reverend Yorton Clark, Sr.
Nov 11, 2012
Yorton Clark Sr. was born April 23, 1928 in Oshkosh, WI. to Henry F. Clark and Isabel M. Clark (Yorton) whom he was named for. He graduated from Oklahoma Wesleyan University (Miltonvale College) in Bartlesville, OK in 1949. He took graduate classes at Upper Iowa University and Ohio University. Yorton married Thelma Hotchkiss on August 3, 1950 in Miltonvale, KS....
Michael Tompkins
Nov 8, 2012
Michael Marion Tompkins, age 52, passed away November 8, 2012 in Olathe, KS. Remembrances are suggested to a memorial fund to benefit his children. Mike was born September 13, 1960 in Pratt Co., KS to Marion and Jane Tompkins, and was a graduate of Kansas State University. He was employed with The Hartford and Lockton in Denver, CO, eventually transferring...
John Renk
Nov 7, 2012
John Renk was born on May 25, 1920 close to Dodge, North Dakota. He was the youngest child of 11 born to Friedrick Renk and Sophia Seefried. When a tornado destroyed their house and farm in 1925, the family moved to Montana. The terrain was very rough, farming was nearly impossible and the countryside was not suitable for raising a...
