Obituaries

John D Cota, Sr

John D Cota, Sr

Dec 23, 2024

John David Cota Sr, Age 77 of Olathe, KS passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Monday, December 23rd at Overland Park Regional Medical Center.

John was born on July 14, 1947, in Wichita, KS to John Dean and Florence June Cota. John grew up with 3 Sisters, Janet, Carol, and Rosemary.

He graduated from Wichita South High School in 1965....

Deborah Frost

Deborah Frost

Dec 22, 2024

Deborah Frost, age 90, of Overland Park, Kansas, entered into eternal rest on December 22, 2024 at The Healthcare Resort of Olathe.

Deborah was born June 7, 1934 to John and Alice (Young) Frost in Kansas City, MO.  Ms. Frost was a life-long area resident.   She was a graduate of Shawnee Mission High School in 1952, and also received an...

Jean Ann Wilder

Jean Ann Wilder

Dec 21, 2024

Jean Ann Wilder, 69, of Olathe, Kansas, passed away suddenly on Saturday, December 21, 2024. She was born on September 29, 1955 in Bellevue, Iowa to Edward and Marie (Junk) Kilburg. She went to school in Bellevue where she was a standout on the women's basketball team. After high school Jean left Iowa in search of career and adventures. She...

Irvin Jones

Irvin Jones

Dec 20, 2024

Irvin Jones, 98, of Leawood, Kansas ( formerly of Junction City, Kansas) passed away on December 20, 2024 at Sunrise of Leawood. 

 He was born on June 12, 1926 to Jasper and Ruby (Golden) Jones at Moultrie, GA. 

Irvin served our country in the US Army for 25 years, and then went on to serve another 20 in civil service.

Irvin worked as...

Venkateshwara Reddy Alla

Venkateshwara Reddy Alla

Dec 20, 2024

With deepest sorrow, we announce the passing of Venkateshwara “Venkat” Reddy Alla, who left us to heavenly abode on December 20, 2024, at the age of 53, in the comfort of his home. 

Venkat was born on August 14, 1971, to Narsimha Reddy and Rajavva Reddy in Mallapuram, India. In April 2007, he married Sai Bala, and together they built a...

Anna Marie Zambri

Anna Marie Zambri

Dec 19, 2024

Anna Marie Zambri, nee Caggiano, 83, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on December 19, 2024 at Ignite Medical Resort Overland Park. Anna Marie was born in Montclair, NJ to Dr. Anthony P. Caggiano, Sr. and Ellen, nee Donlon, on January 28, 1941. She graduated from Lacordaire Academy and went on to become an avid seeker of knowledge. Anna...

Bounleaung Thepsouphanh

Bounleaung Thepsouphanh

Dec 18, 2024

Bounleaung Thepsouphanh, 72, of Olathe, Kansas, passed away on Wednesday, December 18, 2024. He was born on May 14, 1953, in Muang Champassak, Laos, to Soune Thepsouphanh and Doungfa Chanthavong. 

Bounleaung grew up in Champassak, where he formed lifelong memories. Boun came to America in 1975, driven by hope and the promise of the American dream.

While still in Laos, his wife...

Jewel Pierce Johnson Jr.

Jewel Pierce Johnson Jr.

Dec 18, 2024

Jewel Pierce Johnson Jr., a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and son, passed away peacefully on December 18, 2024, at Delmar Gardens in Lenexa, Kansas. He was 93 years old.

Born on February 10, 1931, in Sparta, Georgia, Jewel was the son of Jewel Pierce Johnson Sr. and Mildred Claire (Brake) Johnson. He was preceded in death by his parents...

Dylan Michael Hood

Dylan Michael Hood

Dec 18, 2024

Dylan Michael Hood passed away on Wednesday December 18th, 2024.

Dylan was born in Merriam, Kansas to his parents Rita Hofmann-Hood and Anthony Hood on September 12th, 2000. Growing up in Olathe with his older brother Nathanael Hood. Dylan graduated early from Olathe South High School in the winter of 2018 and attended Johnson County Community College, studying Automotive Technology. Dylan...

Alfred Drummond Crews

Alfred Drummond Crews

Dec 17, 2024

Alfred "Drummond" Crews, age 83, of Overland Park, passed away December 17, 2024 at his home.

He was born on October 23, 1941 to Alfred and Nelda (Breckenridge) Crews at Oklahoma City, OK. 

Drummond was employed as President of Empire Manufacturing until the time of his retirement in 2003. 

On August 26, 1994, he married Nancy (Lasater), and they made their home in...

Robert Dibbern

Robert Dibbern

Dec 15, 2024

Robert Dibbern, 76, died on December 15 in Overland Park, KS, after battling cancer. He was born September 15, 1948, in Grand Island, NE, to Leonard and Phyllis Dibbern. 

He was preceded in death by his wife of fifty-five years, Linda. Surviving are their daughters Andria and Laurie, son-in-law Michael and three grandchildren. 

A Celebration of Life will be held from 6...

Carol A. LeMon

Carol A. LeMon

Dec 15, 2024

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to  St. Luke's Hospice House, or mailed to Saint Luke's Foundation, 901 E. 104th St. #100S, Kansas City, MO 64131 or  The LDS Humanitarian Fund, or mailed to The LDS Humanitarian Aid Fund: Philanthropies, 1450 N. University Ave., Provo, UT 84604 

After a beautiful and full life, Carol Anderson LeMon passed away...

Steven G. Ward

Steven G. Ward

Dec 13, 2024

Steven Glen Ward

With gratitude for a life well lived, we share the passing of Steven Glen Ward on Friday, Dec. 13, 2024, after a hard-fought, years-long battle with Parkinson’s Disease. He was surrounded by friends and family in his final days, listening to his favorite music, hearing stories of memories with him, and comforted by a blanket adorned by his...

Daniel Earl Eakin III

Daniel Earl Eakin III

Dec 13, 2024

CELEBRATION OF LIFE FOR DAN EAKIN III: UPDATED INFORMATION 

On Saturday, January 11, there will be a celebration of life held in honor of Daniel Earl Eakin III. The program will take place at the Olathe Downtown Library starting at 2pm. Doors will open to attend the program at 1:30pm. Following the program, there will be a come and go opportunity...

Kimberly Kaye Dawald

Kimberly Kaye Dawald

Dec 13, 2024

“How lucky am I to have something that makes saying goodbye so hard.” – Winnie the Pooh

Kimberly Kaye Dawald, a cherished soul known for her kindness, caring heart, and magnetic personality, passed away on December 13, 2024, leaving behind a loving family and an ever-growing circle of friends. In her 54 years, Kim lived a life full of love, laughter,...

Ina Lauretta Bledsoe

Ina Lauretta Bledsoe

Dec 12, 2024

Ina Lauretta Bledsoe, born on December 7, 1927, in Carthage, Missouri, passed away peacefully at Hospice House on December 12, 2024, in Olathe, Kansas, at the age of 97. A cherished mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother, she leaves behind a legacy of love, family, and faith.

 Ina spent her early years working as a long lines information operator for the phone...

Janet K. Simon

Janet K. Simon

Dec 11, 2024

Janet K Simon, formerly known as Janet Sexton, passed away peacefully on December 11th, 2024, in Olathe, KS at the age of 75. Born in Junction City, KS on November 20th, 1949, Janet brightened the lives of those around her with her warmth and kindness. Janet lived a life filled with love and compassion. Her early years in Junction City...

Ryan Whitney

Ryan Whitney

Dec 11, 2024

Ryan Whitney, 15, passed away on December 11th, surrounded by his loving family.

Born in Olathe, Kansas, Ryan was the beloved son of Matt and Tiffany and was their world. He was a treasured brother to Ashlyn and Jake. He was a devoted friend, a gifted athlete, and a shining light to his extended family and everyone fortunate enough to know...

Lindsey E. Bouser

Lindsey E. Bouser

Dec 11, 2024

Lindsey Earl Bouser, 81, of Olathe, passed away on December 11, 2024, at the Olathe Hospice House. 

Lindsey was born on April 10, 1943, to Norman Bouser and Lola (Briggens) Bouser, in Osawatomie, KS. 

Lindsey went on to graduate from Osawatomie High School in 1962, where he played on the Varsity football team. He later moved to Paola, KS, where he married...

Georgia Hutchins

Georgia Hutchins

Dec 10, 2024

Georgia Leigh Hutchins, 74, of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 

Passed away on December 10, 2024 in Olathe Kansas, surrounded by family that dearly loved her. 

She was born August 17, 1950 in Wichita Kansas to Lloyd and Helen Skinner. She was the first born of four, followed by brother, Corby, then sisters Lori and Peri. She loved telling stories of her childhood spent...

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