Lloyd Jesse Trackwell, 89, born to Frank and Emma Trackwell on July 30, 1919 in Jarblo, KS. Lloyd completed his work and stepped through the veil, into the arms of his Savior to his rest and reward on January 23, 2009 , surrounded by his family at Aberdeen Village in Olathe, KS. Lloyd married the love of his life, Marie...

Milan B. Reed, 81, Lenexa, KS, passed away at his home on Monday, January 19, 2009. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation. Milan was born in Dodgeville, WI on July 9, 1927, living in Lenexa, KS the past 36 years. He was employed as an Animal Nutritionist with the Minnesota Department of Agriculture...

MARILYN LOUISE PETERSONJoined with the choirs of angels in heaven, January 17, 2009 surrounded by her family. Visitation, Tuesday, January 20 from 6-8pm with Recitation of the Rosary at 7:00 p.m. at Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home, 14275 S. Blackbob Rd., Olathe, KS. Funeral Mass, Wednesday, January 21 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Paul's Catholic Church, 900 Honeysuckle, Olathe, KS. Interment, Holy...

Denzil L. Thurston, 80, of Olathe, KS, passed away Sunday, Jan. 18, 2009 at Olathe Medical Center following a courageous battle with brain cancer. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to the American Cancer Society. Denzil is survived by his loving wife of 58 years; Mary, daughters; Shirley (Paul) Fielder of KCMO, Rita (Randy) Robinson of Henderson, N.V.,...

Margaret J. Stone, 88, passed away, Jan. 17, 2009, at her home in Olathe, Kansas.She was born November 19, 1920, in Wichita, the daughter of Philip and Margaret Lewis.After attending Friends University, she taught Elementary School in Wichita, then became a reference librarian in Wichita, Hutchinson, Westminister, CO, Hattiesburg, MS, Tulsa, OK.On August 17, 1957 she married Ronald B. Stone...

CINDY WOLLENCindy Wollen, 51, owner of the Common Grounds Coffee Shop, Olathe, KS passed away in Gardner, KS on January 15, 2009. She will be missed by her parents Dr. Marvin and Sally Wollen and her sisters, Cathy Maxwell, Terri Wilke, and Tammi and her husband Darryll Watkins, and her nieces and nephews Chelsea, Andrew, Samantha, Ashley, Parker, Ally, and...

DOROTHY MAE STRANDAge 84, went home to be with the Lord on January 13, 2009 in Overland Park, KS. Visitation and prayer service will be held on Thursday, January 15, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. at Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home, 14275 S. Blackbob Rd., Olathe, KS, followed by Graveside services on Friday, January 16, at 2:00 p.m. at Resthaven Gardens of Memory,...

NICHOLAS "NICK" DARR Age 55, passed away unexpectedly January 7, 2009 at his home in Olathe, KS. A Visitation will be held on Monday, January 12, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home, 14275 S. Blackbob Rd., Olathe, followed by funeral services on Tuesday, January 13 at 10:00am at Church of the Harvest, 14841 S. Blackbob Rd., Olathe, KS. In...

The family suggests contributions to Pratheeksha Bhavan (home for the homeless aged in India) c/o Mar Thoma Congregation of Kansas City in care of the funeral home.

Charles R. (Dick) Patterson, Jr. In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial contributions to the Good Samaritan Society, Olathe, Kansas. Dick was born November 28, 1923, in Holliday, Kansas. His parents, Charles R. Patterson, Sr., and Viola Darlene (Bullock) Patterson preceded him in death. Dick was a graduate of Bonner Springs High School, Bonner Springs, Kansas; and of Ottawa...

RICHARD "DICK" CORKAge 68, passed away January 6, 2009 in Kansas City, MO. Memorial services will be held on Thursday, January 15, 2009 at 1:00 p.m. at College Church of the Nazarene, 2020 E Sheridan, Olathe, KS, where the family will receive friends an hour prior to service time. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to your local Hospice,...

WILLIAM "BILL" FELIX VAIL, JR.Went home to be with his Lord and Savior on January 3, 2009, surrounded by his family. Visitation will be held on Thursday, January 8 from 6-8pm at Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home, 14725 S. Blackbob Rd., Olathe, KS. followed by a Celebration of his Life on Friday, January 9 at 11:00 a.m. at Grace Church, 8500 W....

MEGAN K. McBRIDE FRANZAge 31, passed away January 4, 2009 after a courageous battle with cancer the past 10 months. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to the M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, In Memory of Megan Franz, and may be sent in care of Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home, 14275 S. Blackbob Rd., Olathe, KS 66062. Megan was born Dec...

Charles Lester Huggins, 84, of Olathe, KS, passed away at his home Monday, January 5, 2009. The family suggests contributions to Johnson County Chiefs and Sheriff Assoc., Chief Burdell Welsh, 10 Crescent Blvd., Lake Quivira, KS 66217. Lester was born, June 15, 1924 in Olathe, Kansas where he has lived all his life. He was an Army veteran of WWII....

Bob "Grandad" HughesRobert S. Hughes peacefully passed away on January 1, 2009 in his home. He was born on October 4, 1931, in Ottawa, Kansas to Dr. Paul and Alicia Hughes. He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Virginia. Bob married Mary Louise Swallow on Feb. 13, 1955 in Ottawa, Kansas. She preceded him in death...

Truett Hause was the eldest son of Rev. Alvin and Bertha Hause. Truett is survived by his brother and sister, Dwight Hause and Lois Gibbs, and preceded in death by his brother, David Hause. The Hause family lived in the greater Kansas City area and was involved with Maywood Church and Bales Baptist Church. There were family stories of telescopes,...

Bernie "Bunky" Armstrong was born December 28, 1967 in Warren, Ohio, the son of Bernie R. Armstrong and Marianna Armstrong. Bernie was employed by Allegiance Security Group as a Security Guard. Bernie enjoyed working on cars and computers; he was an avid fan of wrestling, football, classic cars, and classic rock and roll, and also liked fishing and cooking. Survivors...

Beryl Francis Carlew, 55, of Overland Park, Kansas, passed away peacefully at home on December 31, 2008. Visitation will be held from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, January 2, at Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home, 14275 Blackbob Road, Olathe, Kansas. Memorial services will be held Saturday, January 3, 2009 at The Church of the Ascension, 9510 West 127th St., Overland Park,...