Obituaries

Kathryn Klimas

Kathryn Klimas

Aug 5, 2014

Kathryn Elizabeth Klimas, 69, passed away on August 5, 2014 at Shawnee Gardens in Shawnee, Kansas. She was born on April 20, 1945 to and Helen (Polkowski) and Alexander J. Klimas in Mineola, NY. Kathryn is survived by her loving mother, Helen Klimas, her brother, Gerald H. Klimas and his wife, Patricia, and her brother, Alexander Klimas. She was preceded...

Zachary Kindler

Zachary Kindler

Aug 4, 2014

On August 4th, 2014, the Lord called home Zachary Tauno Kindler at the age of 35. He was born to Gary and Kris (Pietila) Kindler on June 10th, 1979 in Belleville, Kansas and raised on a rural farm east of Esbon, Kansas. Zach grew up in Esbon, KS, attending school at White Rock and graduating with the class of 1997....

Vincent Woltkamp

Vincent Woltkamp

Aug 3, 2014

Vincent Woltkamp, 81, passed away August 3, 2014. Vincent was born November 10, 1932 to Roy and Mary (Sampson) Woltkamp. He grew up in Stilwell, KS and went to school in Queen of the Holy Rosary Catholic School in Wea, KS. He was a home builder in the area. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers Donald Woltkamp...

Harold E. Flaigle, Sr.

Harold E. Flaigle, Sr.

Aug 3, 2014

Harold E. Flaigle, Sr., age 90, passed away August 3, 2014 in Topeka, KS after a brief illness. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to USD 416 Endowment Association, PO Box 734, Louisburg, KS 66053, given in memory of Harold E. Flaigle, Sr.To leave a message for the family, please visit www.Penwellgabelolathe.com Harold was born December 7, 1923 in...

Stephanie Davis

Stephanie Davis

Aug 3, 2014

Stephanie Ann Davis, 55, of Lenexa, Kansas returned to our Lord on August 3, 2014. Stephanie was born August 28, 1958, in Kansas City, Missouri, the daughter of Fred and Norma Brown. Stephanie attended O'Hara High School and she worked at both Dillard's and Macy's in the cosmetics department until she started her own home cleaning service. Survivors include her...

Carl H. Wulf, Jr.

Carl H. Wulf, Jr.

Jul 30, 2014

This is a tribute to Carl Wulf as written by his wife, Virginia, and his children David, Dennis and Becky.Carl was a kind, quiet, and gentle man, and a loving son, brother, husband and father. He was a man of great faith in his Lord and Savior.As my husband, we had a loving, loyal, and joyful marriage starting on January...

Ethan Douglas King

Ethan Douglas King

Jul 28, 2014

ETHAN DOUGLAS KING was born forever sleeping peacefully on July 28, 2014. Ethan is eternally loved by his twin brother, Franklin James, his parents, Evan and Amanda, and his siblings Jacob, Lillian and Abigail. Ethan is also forever loved by his maternal grandparents, James and Laura Redeker, and his paternal grandmother Colleen Keagy, and many aunts, uncles, and cousins.Ethan will...

Ella Heflin

Ella Heflin

Jul 28, 2014

Ella Marie Heflin of Olathe, Kansas passed away July 28th, 2014. She was a loving wife, mother and devoted sister.She was born in Neosho Missouri, May 21st, 1927 to Raymond Zehr and Emma Tuggle Zehr. She attended and graduated from the Pittsburg Kansas schools. Her first job after high school was as a hotel elevator operator at the Bess Hotel...

Lincoln William Hurst

Lincoln William Hurst

Jul 26, 2014

Lincoln William Hurst, infant son of Will and Tracie Hurst, was called home to be with the Lord on July 26, 2014. Private family services will be held. A time of visitation will be open to friends on Thursday, July 31 from 11:30am to 1:00pm at Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home, 14275 S Blackbob, Olathe, KS. Memorials are suggested to Compassionate Friends,...

Arlene Citro

Arlene Citro

Jul 22, 2014

Arlene Citro, 73 of Olathe, KS passed away Tues. July 22, 2014.Arlene was born Feb. 20, 1941 in New York, NY to William and Margaret McCarthy. After growing up in Bronx, NY, she met Anthony Citro in 1964. They were married at St. Margaret's in Riverdale on October 4, 1969. They started their life together in Yonkers, NY where they...

Donald Rooks

Donald Rooks

Jul 19, 2014

A beloved husband, father, brother and friend, Donald B. Rooks II, of Overland Park, passed away on July 19 after an extremely brave battle with cancer. Don was born on June 3, 1946 in Mount Pleasant, Michigan, served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War then earned a bachelor's degree in business from the University of Michigan. After...

Larry J. Simpson

Larry J. Simpson

Jul 18, 2014

Larry J. Simpson, 70, of Gardner, passed away on July 18, 2014 at St. Luke's Hospice House, Kansas City, MO. He was born on March 5, 1944 to Jack Simpson and Helen Josephine (Hughes) Simpson in Kansas City, MO.On September 2, 1967, he married Nancy C. Montee. Larry began his career with Santa Fe, retired from Yellow Freight after almost...

Charles Hall

Charles Hall

Jul 11, 2014

Charles Tomas Hall, 106, died peacefully in his sleep on July 11, 2014 in Colorado Springs, CO surrounded by his loving family.In lieu of flowers contributions are suggested to Hospice of Olathe Medical Center, Grace United Methodist Church, Olathe Library, or Salvation Army. Charles T. "Tom" Hall was born in New Albany, KS to the late Chloe and Charles Hall...

Amy Lee Smith

Amy Lee Smith

Jul 10, 2014

Amy Lee Smith, age 32, of Raytown, MO, passed on July 10, 2014. Born Dec. 15, 1981 in Novato, CA, daughter of Daniel and Linda Smith. Beloved daughter, mother, sister and granddaughter - It is now we remember your healthier days- - your daily suffering of illness is gone. We know your body was only a temple which held your...

Mary Pinkelman

Mary Pinkelman

Jul 10, 2014

Mary Gertrude "Gertie" Pinkelman, 90, passed away Thurs. July 10, 2014 at Delmar Gardens of Lenexa.In lieu of flowers the family suggests contributions to Prince of Peace Catholic Church.Gertie was born Jan 3, 1924 in Osawatomie, KS to Vincent and Julia Downey. She and her husband Anthony "Tony" Pinkelman were longtime residents of Olathe where they raised their two children....

Wanda Baker

Wanda Baker

Jul 9, 2014

February 25, 1930-July 9, 2014 Wanda Lee Baker passed away Wednesday July 9, 2014. She was a beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother who will be dearly missed. She will be laid to rest in Crossroads, Arkansas this Saturday where she will be reunited with her husband of 54 years, Carl Baker, once more. The date of the service, 7/12/2014,...

David D. Blackwood

David D. Blackwood

Jul 7, 2014

David Duane Blackwood, 52, of Stilwell, KS, passed away on July 7, 2014, in Kansas City, MO. David Duane Blackwood was born in Washington, KS, to Duane A. Blackwood and Lola Mae Blackwood on February 15, 1962 He was baptized March 18, 1962 at Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church, Marysville, KS. He was a member of the American Lutheran Church, Belleville,...

Bassam Juzdan

Bassam Juzdan

Jul 7, 2014

Bassam Juzdan was born September 13, 1952 in Damascus Syria to Albert Juzdan and Selwa Beilouni. Bassam was a devoted Lakers and KU basketball fan. He was involved in many groups and activities in his church including Life Group, Bible Study, and Stephen's Ministry. He enjoyed being a grandfather to his 3 granddaughters.He was preceded in death by his parents...

Carl Mustain

Carl Mustain

Jul 6, 2014

Carl Dean "Pete" Mustain, 76, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and brother passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, July 6, 2014 at Olathe Medical Center. Pete was born on October 6, 1937 to William Shadrach and Ada Nichols Mustain in Dearborn, Missouri. He was the youngest boy of eleven siblings. Pete graduated from Olathe High School in 1955. He married Mary...

Matthew W. Askins

Matthew W. Askins

Jul 3, 2014

Matthew Wesley Askins was born on May 23, 1984 in Mansfield, Ohio. He died on July 3, 2014 in Overland Park, Kansas at the age of thirty. He was loved by all who got to know him.A compassionate youngster who loved people and animals, Matthew was surrounded by parents, four grandparents, a brother, good teachers, and a host of friends...

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