CASTIN E. ELLIS, age 21, passed away October 13, 2008 in Olathe, KS. A Celebration of her Life will be held on Friday, October 17 at 1:00pm at the Wesley Chapel, Church of the Resurrection, 135th and Roe, Leawood, where the family will receive friends following the service.She is survived by her parents Scot and Liz Ellis, of Olathe, her...

Virgie A. (Teske) Falk, passed away peacefully, Monday, October 6, 2008 at her home. She was born on May 22, 1920 in Wheaton, Kansas to Elsie and Edward Teske. She was the oldest of eight children. Her mother passed away when Virgie was eleven years old. As the oldest she played an important role in raising her seven siblings. She...

MARILEA FRANCES SCHLEICHER MARTINEZPassed away October 4, 2008 after a courageous battle with cancer, in Olathe, KS surrounded by her family. The family suggests memorials to the Esophageal Cancer Awareness Association, Inc.P.O. Box 55071 #15530, Boston MA 02205-5071 Marilea was born on February 15, 1947 in Kansas City, MO to Leo and Mary Schleicher. She attended St. Agnes Catholic School,...

Margaret May (Burns) Ewing, age 86, of Olathe,KS, died October 5, 2008 in Olathe. Margaret, whose father was a Presbyterian minister and mother a school teacher, lived in Olathe all of her life.Margaret and Glenn lived on a dairy farm outside of Olathe for 50 years. They donated land from their farm to build Heritage Presbyterian Church.Margaret was active in...

Louise Schock, 77, Olathe, KS went home to Jesus, Sunday, Oct. 5, 2008 in Olathe. Louise was born May 26, 1931 in LaCygne, KS to Lonnie & Mary Chadwick. She was a homemaker and mother of two children in Greeley, KS upon her moving to Olathe, KS in 1972. She was a cook most of her life.She was preceded in...

FRANCES LORAINE JESTICEAge 68, passed away October 4, 2008. She was born February 3, 1940 to Ursula and Zebedee Elliott. She was a dedicated worker and enjoyed her job at General Motors Fairfax and was a member of UAW 31. She enjoyed cooking big meals, shopping, going to the lake, camping, watching movies and taking care of her dog, Tyler....

MARJORIE ELEANOR SCHREIBER87, formerly of Topeka, died Wednesday, October 1, 2008 at Delmar Gardens nursing home in Lenexa, KS. Marjorie was born June 16, 1921 in Hutchinson, KS, the daughter of Samuel and Maude (Graff) Sidlinger. Her mother died when she was four years old. She and her siblings were raised by her father and other relatives in Hutchinson, Newton...

JUSTIN PIERSON HADFIELD Age 25, passed away October 1, 2008 at home in Olathe, Memorials are suggested to Childrens Mercy Hospital. Justin was born November 15, 1982 in Olathe, KS. He attended schools within the Olathe School District, and was recently employed with Wallaby's Restaurant in Lenexa. He is survived by his mother Joanne Hadfield and friend Mike Metsinger, his...

FORREST DAVID JACKSONAge 78, went home to be with Lord on October 2, 2008 at home surrounded by his family. The family suggests memorials to the Prairie Center Church of God, 105 S. Montclaire, Olathe, KS 66061, for the benefit of church camping scholarships. Forrest was born June 20, 1930 in Hastings, Michigan, to Forrest and Eleanor Jackson. He served...

Muriel Bernice Wood Muriel Bernice Wood, 94, of Olathe, KS, died October 1, 2008 after a brief illness. Mrs. Wood, born June 14, 1914, in Clay Center, Kansas, was the daughter of Alvin Luther Williamson and Ida Lena McKee. She grew up in Clay Center, resided briefly in Seattle, Washington, and attended high school at The Bishop's School in La...

David A. Volk, 46, Olathe, Kansas, passed away at his home on Wednesday, September 24, 2008. Contributions may be made to the family for the purpose of an education fund for their son Josh, at a later date. David was born September 30, 1961 in Colby, Kansas living in Olathe, Kansas the past 21 years. He was a 1979 graduate...

Joseph Henry French Jr., 86, of Olathe, KS passed away Tuesday, September 23, 2008 at Olathe Medical Center. Cremation. Joseph "Joey" French was the beloved husband of Dianna French and father to Christina L. Miller. His best friends were his puppy and companion "AFFAB" and his six grandchildren. A veteran of WWII, 1Lt Joseph Henry French flew 35 missions over...

James Logan Wright passed away on September 17, 2008 at the Veteran's Administration Medical Facility in Leavenworth, Kansas after a battle with cancer. He was born April 12, 1920 in Waxahachie, Texas to James Logan Wright and Lola Curlin Wright. He attended Trinity University and served in the Army Air Force in Africa, Europe and the Middle East during World...

ANNA "MARIE" KALTENBACHOf Olathe, went home to be with the Lord, on September 20, 2008, surrounded by her family. Visitation will be held on Thursday, September 25, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home, 14725 S. Blackbob Rd., Olathe, followed by a Celebration of her Life on Friday, September 26, at 10:00 a.m., also in the chapel of the funeral...

JOSHUA KYLE WALLACEJoshua Kyle Wallace, 21, Kansas City, MO, passed away at his home on Sunday, September 14, 2008. Funeral services will be held at 3pm on Friday, September 19, 2008 at the Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home, Olathe Chapel where the family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations to K.C.A.I....

RONALD NEAL LUTHYEAge 55, passed away September 15, 2008 in Olathe, KS. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, September 20, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. at Grace Bible Church, 19855 S. Antioch Rd., Stillwell, KS, with the family receiving friends an hour prior to service time. Private interment at a later time in Leavenworth National Cemetery. The family suggests memorials...

Donald Shink Metz, pastor, distinguished scholar, author, master teacher and administrator, went to be with the Lord on September 16, 2008. He was born on March 17, 1916, in Scothaven, Pennsylvania to Leon and Ida Metz. In 1939, he married his wife of 68 years, Eva Irene, in Washington D.C. Upon completing his college education at Eastern Nazarene College, in...

JOYCE LOIS SMITH,Age 60, passed away September 12, 2008 at home in Overland Park. A Celebration of Life will be held on Thursday, September 18 at 10:00 a.m. at Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home, 14275 S. Blackbob Rd., Olathe. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to the Lupus Foundation. LFA, Kansas Chapter - Wichita, KS 316-262-6180

STEPHEN THOMAS KELLERAge 51, passed away September 14, 2008 in Olathe, KS. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, September 20 at 2:00 p.m., at Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home, 14275 S. Blackbob Rd., Olathe, KS. The family suggests memorials to Kansas City Metropolitan Crime Commission, SAFE, 3100 Broadway, Suite 226, Kansas City, MO 64111. Stephen was born Apr 24, 1957...

Robert Roy Manning was born April 23, 1920, Clear Lake, Iowa to James G. and Viola P. Manning. He moved with his parents to New York City where his father was a professional musician. Subsequently he lived in Kansas City, KS, Joplin, MO, and Jetmore, KS before moving to Olathe in 1927 where his father was the Court Reporter. In...