Lillian C. Davis
Mar 8, 2025
Lillian C. “Lou” Davis, passed peacefully Saturday, March 8, 2025, ending a long struggle with Alzheimer’s. She was born June 24,1935 to Ernest and Rose (Laloge) Carpenter in Cottonwood Falls, Kansas.
Lou spent most of her young life in Cottonwood Falls where she attended school and enjoyed the slower pace of small-town life. The youngest of eleven children, she enjoyed meeting...
Mary Jane Gamber
Mar 7, 2025
Mary Jane Gamber went to be with the Lord on March 7, 2025, after a long battle with Parkinson’s related dementia. She was 95 years old. She was born on January 19, 1930, in Glen Elder, Kansas to Lawrence and Irene Winkel.
Mary Jane was married to Earl (Rick) Gamber on April 16, 1955. They briefly lived in New Jersey but...
Edward Alvin York
Mar 6, 2025
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Edward Alvin York, 75, who left us on March 6, 2025, in Sun City Center, Florida. Born on December 14, 1949, Edward, known as "Ed," dedicated 23 years to the U.S. Army, retiring as a Sergeant First Class. His military career was marked by a proud lineage as a...
Ann Boswell Teate
Mar 6, 2025
Ann Boswell Teate, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away on Thursday, March 6 at the age of 93 in Olathe, Kansas, where she and her husband, John W. Teate have lived for 47 years.
Born on August 23, 1931 in Newnan, Georgia, to Belvin Walker Boswell and Loma Taylor Boswell McGhee, Ann lived a full life with faith in...
Betty Ann Porter
Mar 6, 2025
Betty Ann Porter, age 83, passed away peacefully on March 6, 2025, in Overland Park, Kansas. Betty brought warmth and love to everyone she encountered.
Betty was born on September 26, 1941, to Herman and Helen Criswell in Columbus, Ohio. She pursued her education at Ohio State University, where she spent two years studying Physical Education. She was very active throughout...
James Arthur Ricard
Mar 4, 2025
James Arthur Ricard, 85, of Overland Park, Kansas, peacefully entered the presence of his Savior on March 4, 2025. Born on August 1, 1939, to Finley Joseph Ricard and Barbara Ellen Vaughn Ricard, James lived a life marked by faith, service, and love.
A proud veteran, Jim served in the United States Air Force, where he was stationed in Germany and...
Agnes Svoboda
Mar 4, 2025
Agnes Svoboda, a cherished member of her family and community, passed away peacefully on March 4, 2025, at the age of 85 in Olathe, Kansas. Born on July 21, 1939, in Madison, Indiana, Agnes was known for her sweet disposition and her unwavering ability to connect with others. Her life was a testament to dedication and love, traits that endeared...
Linda F. DiSanto
Mar 4, 2025
Linda Faye Dugger DiSanto, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend - passed away on March 4, 2025 in Olathe, Kansas. Born on January 24, 1943, in Pulaski, Tennessee, Linda lived a life dedicated to her family and was passionately involved in pursuits that reflected her love for learning and connection.
Linda graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in history from Washburn...
Sandra Mischo
Mar 3, 2025
Sandra Mischo, age 81, passed away March 3, 2025.
No services will be held.
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Mary Lynn Perkins
Mar 2, 2025
Mary Lynn Perkins was born September 11, 1955 to proud parents, Kenneth and Doris Kovach. She attended Olathe High School and graduated in 1973. Mary Lynn was active on the drill team and was made a drill team captain. She was also named Miss July by the Olathe Daily News. Following high school, Mary Lynn attended the University of Kansas...
David William Seward
Mar 1, 2025
David William Seward, a dedicated veteran and family man, passed away on March 1, 2025, at the age of 72 in Olathe, Kansas. Born on November 11, 1952, David led a life exemplary in service and commitment, notably through his extensive career in the United States Marine Corps and the Department of Defense.
David's military service spanned 22 years, during which...
Carole Susan Bartee
Mar 1, 2025
Carole Susan Bartee passed away peacefully on March 1, 2025 in Overland Park, KS. She was born September 15, 1948 at the Methodist Hospital in Lubbock, TX.
She was the youngest of five children born to Dr. Sam and Anna Lee Leifeste and spent most of her youth in Fort Worth, TX. She attended college at Texas Tech University in Lubbock...
Brian Thompson
Feb 28, 2025
More sad news to share with our friends and family. Our brother, Brian Thompson, passed on Friday, February 28th, 2025. After going to the ER on Wednesday and learning that he had cancer in multiple organs, Brian opted to go home on Hospice on Thursday. He passed on Friday. It was three weeks to the day after our dad passed.
He...
Wilma P. McQuitty
Feb 28, 2025
Wilma Pauline (Klotz) McQuitty, 92, of Olathe, Kansas, passed away on Friday, February 28, 2025. She was born on January 24,1933 in Bethlehem, Missouri, to Harvey and Leona (Wagner) Klotz.
Wilma graduated from Clinton High School in Clinton, MO, where she was acknowledged and awarded for her exemplary skills in bookkeeping, shorthand, and typing. After her graduation, she worked in the...
Steven "Steve" Sayers
Feb 27, 2025
Steven “Steve” Sayers, 75, 5’-10”, of Olathe, Kansas, passed away on Thursday, February 27, 2025. He was born on September 16, 1949, in Lincoln, Nebraska to Wilbur and Evelyn (Leybold) Sayers.
Steve graduated from Lincoln High School and Nebraska Vocational Technical School (now Southeast Community College) before enlisting in the Air National Guard where he defended the sand volleyball courts of...
Jo Ann Good
Feb 27, 2025
Ann Good, age 92, of Spring Hill, Kansas, passed away peacefully on February 27, 2025. Born on August 8, 1932, in Randall, Kansas, Ann carried the spirit of her prairie roots throughout her life. Although she lived in various places, including Kansas, Wisconsin, and Texas, her heart always lingered in Desdemona, the town where she spent her formative years. The...
Evelyn McQuitty
Feb 26, 2025
Evelyn McQuitty, a gentle soul and beloved matriarch, graced the world with her presence from February 21, 1931, until her peaceful passing on February 26, 2025, in Overland Park, Kansas. The first of five children born to Chester and Wilma Scott, she was raised with unwavering love, respect and faith in our creator, in a sod house on the family...
Philip George Echalier
Feb 25, 2025
Philip "Jack" Echalier, 79, of Olathe, Kansas, passed away on February 25, 2025, in the presence of his family. He is survived by his wife, Gloria Echalier, their children Hannah (Dale) Maxfield and Ben (Lacey) Echalier, four grandchildren, and a brother, Richard (Lyn). He was preceded in death by his parents, Jack and Molly Echalier.
Philip was born in England in...
Robert Edward Wagner
Feb 25, 2025
Robert Edward Wagner, born on July 8, 1938, in Fort Scott, Kansas, passed away peacefully on February 25, 2025, in Olathe, Kansas. Robert proudly served his country as a member of the United States Navy, retiring after over two decades of honorable military service. His commitment to duty and discipline extended beyond his career.
A graduate of Fort Scott High School,...
Diane M. Paustian
Feb 25, 2025
Diane McCollister Paustian, beloved wife, mother, and friend passed on February 25th, 2025. Born on August 25, 1952, she was 72 years old.
Survived by her husband Dan Paustian, her son Jeremy and daughter Megan. Diane will be truly missed by all who knew her. She was a very kind, generous, and witty woman. She loved animals, most of all dogs...
