Nov 7, 2011

Melvin Knoche, 69, Bucyrus, Kansas, passed away Monday, November 7, 2011.In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to the Olathe Hospice House. Melvin was a life long area resident of the Stanley-Stilwell area. He was born Oct. 18, 1942 in Kenneth, Kansas to George and Helen Knoche (who preceded him in death). He graduated from Stanley High School in...

Mar 4, 2011

Russell Rutherford Rhodes, formerly of Springfield, Illinois, passed away at 12:30 a.m. Sunday, March 4, 2012 in Overland Park, Kansas, at the age of 78. He was born November 10, 1933, to Russell M. and Hilda (Sexton) Rhodes of Curran, Illinois. Rutherford was preceded in death by his parents, his sister, Gwendolyn (Knollenberg), and a brother, Robert. He is survived...

Jan 15, 2011

Gene D. Bjorgo, 77, of Olathe, KS passed away Thursday December 15, 2011 at home. The family suggests contributions to the Hospice House of Olathe Medical Center.Gene is survived by his wife Angela "Angie" of the home. 3 sons Michael and wife Cathy of Gladstone, MO. Matthew and wife Sheryl of Gardner, KS. and James and wife Cynthia of Bucyrus,...

Oct 27, 2005

Merle M. Stone, 76, Olathe, KS passed away Thurs. Oct. 27, 2005. The family suggests contributions to the American Heart Assc. and/or Hospice of Olathe Medical Center.Merle was born Mar. 25, 1929 in Baxter Spring, KS living in Olathe the past 33 years. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of the Vietnam Conflict, retiring in 1973 after 20 years. He...

Oct 26, 2005

SAMUEL MARVIN VAUGHNa resident of Royal Terrace Care Center in Olathe, KS, passed away October 26, 2005. Private family services will be held at a later date. Remembrances are suggested to Royal Terrace Care Center, 201 E. Flaming Rd. Olathe, KS 66061 or to the American Heart Association. Sam was born on August 1, 1942 in Independence, KS to Ernest...

Oct 26, 2005

LAWRENCE "PETE" W. HEIL Age 77, passed away October 26, 2005 at his home in Olathe, KS. Visitation will be held on Sunday, October 30, 2005 from 4:00-6:00p.m.at Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home, 14275 S. Blackbob Rd., Olathe, KS, followed by funeral services on Monday, October 31, at 10:00a.m., also in the chapel of the funeral home. Interment, will follow in Oaklawn...

Oct 23, 2005

Joseph John Hodnik, 78, Olathe, passed away on October 23, 2005. In lieu of flowers the family requests contributions to Alzheimer's Association Heart of America Chapter, Grace United Methodist Church, and/or the Deaf Cultural Center in Olathe. Joe was born December 23, 1926 in Youngstown, Ohio, to Adam and Mary Hodnik. He graduated from the Youngstown Public Schools in 1944...

Jun 4, 2005

Suzanne Sorrell Scott , 83, passed away peacefully on June 4, 2025. Sue grew up in South Texas but spent most of her life in the Kansas City area. She was an amazing artist , creating beautiful clothes, crafts, sketches and paintings throughout her life as well has having several of her writings published. She loved learning the latest technology,...

Oct 28, 1955

Doyle Preston Northrop was born on February 21,1925 to Edwin W. Northrop and Ellen L. Marlow-Northrop in Giltner, Nebraska. He was their only child.Doyle served in The Navy on The U.S.S. Grayson Ship as a radioman trained in communications technology.Doyle met his wife, Georgia E. Beach while working at Sears & Roebuck and married October 2,1948 in Kansas City, Missouri....

Oct 19, 1953

Mark G. Hopkins, age 69, passed away on June 26, 2023 at Hospice House in Olathe, KS. He was born in Lawrence, Kansas on October 13, 1953 to Warren and Vanetta Hopkins. Mark graduated from Port Hueneme High School. After high school, he attended KU and ROTC and then followed in his father's footsteps with a career in the Navy....

Jun 6, 1945

Marlene Lea Bean, 76, of Olathe, Kansas, passed away on Tuesday, May 10, 2022. She was born on June 6, 1945 in Russell, Kansas to Homer and Ruth (Nesbitt) Green. Marlene is survived by her loving husband, Howard Bean, children, Connie Bean, Christie Bean, Weston Bean, brother Lyle Green, grandson Brian Carter, granddaughters Addilynn and Kenslee Bean, great grandson Keagan...

Apr 10, 1943

Larry Daniel Waye, 82, of Shawnee, passed away April 10, 2023.He was born on June 28, 1940 to Gerald and Willeta (Wilson) Waye at Crawfordsville, Indiana.Larry worked as a Safety Manager for the City of Topeka, retiring in 2001.On June 19, 1971, he married Mary Potter, and they made their home in Wichita, Kansas. They also lived in England, Topeka,...

Aug 9, 1940

Annella Wilkes was born on December 16, 1940, to Foster and Fannie Mae Cravens in Moberly, Missouri. Annella went home to be with the Lord, Sunday, August 9, 2015.She was one of five children and graduated from Moberly High School in 1958. Shortly after she moved to Kansas City to live with her sister Eujetta. It was there that she...

Jan 1, 1928

CHARLOTTE KAY SKAGGSCharlotte Kay Skaggs passed away December 18, 2012 in Olathe, KS. A Memorial Service will be held on January 12, 2013 at 11:00am at St. Michael's and All Angels Episcopal Church, Mission, KS, with interment to follow in Olathe Memorial Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations are suggested to the Make-A-Wish Foundation.

Jan 1, 1900

In memory of Isabella Marie Rosales; Born May 20, 2013 to Myranda H. Bohn and Julio R. Rosales. She also leaves behind maternal grandparents Cheryl and Steve Bohn and paternal grandparents Judy and Robert O. Hunter, and Julio E. Rosales, and great-grandparents, cousins, nieces, nephew, aunt's and uncle's. We thank all for your prayers and Shawnee Mission Medical Center Perinatal...

Benjamin David Van Buskirk tragically died on Saturday July 27, 2024. He was 17 years old. Ben was born in St Louis, Missouri. He spent the first 7 years of his life in Lancaster, Pennsylvania and the remaining brief 10 years in Olathe, Kansas. He was raised along with his older brother Ty by Mark and Carrie Van Buskirk. Ben...

Erma Lee (Roberts) Stipetic left us for heaven on March 2nd, 2023. She was a bright spark in this world and will be deeply missed by many. Erma loved her family dearly. Her grandchildren were the light of her life. She was an amazing wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, colleague and friend. She touched the lives of countless people.She is...

Concise and reserved to the world, James Kenneth Ferguson lived loudly among his family and carefully-chosen circle – full of strong wit and even-stronger love.Jim dedicated his life to his wife of 50 years, Mary, and his daughter, Megan – instilling an indelible lifestyle of living and doing everything with the utmost passion and dedication. He left those who know...

Madeline Claire Crum, infant daughter of Jason and Barbara Crum, was called home to be with the Lord on March 18, 2016.In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to the family are suggested.

Chester "Chet" Ray Petty was born on October 1st, 1935 and passed away on October 31, 2011 at his home with his family by his side. Chet was born in Chanute, Kansas to James and Ethel Petty who preceded him in death. Chester had four brothers and five sisters. He is survived by one sister, Maxine Wilson of Chanute, Kansas...