James Ronald Adams, 55, Overland Park, KS died Monday, August 6 2007 in Lexington, KY. Visitation will be at Penwell Funeral Home, 14275 S. Blackbob Rd., Olathe on Thursday, August 9, 2007 from 6 – 8 pm with the Rosary prayed in Ron's honor at 7:30 pm. He was born September 17, 1951 in Bethesda, MD to Milton and Ruth...

James J. Welch passed away on Sunday, August 5, 2007 following complications from emphysema. He was born on February 28, 1923 in Wilburton, Oklahoma to Arthur and Laura Welch. Jim served in the military as a tank commander in the Philippines during World War II. He graduated from Emporia State Teachers College and married Helen Jane Nickels on May 23,...

David Owen Tucker, 51, Olathe, KS passed away Sunday, August 5, 2007 in Olathe, KS. In lieu of flowers contributions to Beth Haven Church, 4810 N Elmwood Ave Kansas City, MO 64119 or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital 332 N. Lauderdale, Memphis, TN 38105. David was born March 16, 1956 in Kansas City, MO. He married Pamela A. Rowe July...

Barbara Jo Rains, 66, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on August 5, 2007 at her home in Olathe. The family suggests contributions to Hospice of Olathe Medical Center. Barbara was born August 28, 1940 in Quincy, Illinois. She was a graduate of Ferguson High School. Barbara enjoyed spending time with friends and family. She also enjoyed shopping, garage...

Betty A. Melton, 59, forever loved wife, mother, grandmother, and sister passed away on August 3, 2007. Betty passed away peacefully at her home accompanied by friends and family after a lengthy struggle with Multiple Sclerosis.Preceded in death by her father and mother, Herb and Ruth Lodge. Survivors include her loving husband Tom, son Matt, daughter Jennifer, sister Cherie Malone,...

DONNA A. CAMPBELLDonna A. Campbell, 75, Olathe, KS (formerly of Wichita, KS) passed away, Thursday, July 19, 2007 in Olathe, Kansas. The family suggests contributions to the American Cancer Society.Donna was a member and Past Worthy Matron of the Order of Eastern Star in Wichita, KS.She was preceded in death by her parents; Clyde & Amy Burns.Donna is survived by...

Michael Christopher Hemauer, 21, Olathe, KS passed away Saturday, July 28, 2007 in Overland Park, KS. A private burial will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, contributions are suggested to Children's Mercy of Greater Kansas City, 2401 Gilham Rd. Kansas City, MO 64108. Michael was born June 17, 1986 in Merriam, KS living in Johnson County...

JOYCE ELAYNE FISCHER Joyce Elayne Fischer, born September 5, 1947, in DeKalb, IL, passed away Saturday, July 28, 2007 at Hospice House in Kansas City. Married 41 years to Ron Fischer, they made their home in Olathe, KS for the past 25 years, having also lived in Mendota and Great Lakes IL, Ames and Waterloo, IA, and Kenosha, WI. Joyce...

WILLIAM EARL SEIDL Age 38, of Olathe, died July 24, 2007. Bill was raised in Chanute, KS , and graduated from the University of Kansas . He was an engineer with Sprint. Bill was a strong, quiet, man who was loved deeply by his family and many friends. He will be missed enormously. Bill is survived by his loving wife...

DONALD LANSER Age 75, of Olathe, Kansas, died of a heart attack, Tuesday, July 25 at Deep Creek, Maryland while visiting his daughter and her family.Don was a native of Appleton, WI. After serving in the US Navy during the Korean War, Don attended the Milwaukee School of Engineering. In his retirement from the automotive market industry, Don became very...

MILDRED MARIE HAYESMildred "Millie" Marie Hayes, 84, Merriam, KS, passed away Sunday, July 22, 2007. In lieu of flowers the family requests contributions to St. Lawrence Catholic Church, Lawrence, KS. Millie was born Dec. 16, 1922 in Corning County, KS. She married Edward B. Hayes, Jr. in 1940 in Paola, KS. She worked for Drs. Beebe, Nash, and Waugh for...

Jerry Worth Wilson, 64, died on Wednesday the 18th of July, 2007 in Olathe, Kansas. Born on February 1, 1943 in Fayette, Missouri, he was raised in Sedalia, Missouri. It was there he proudly attended Smith Cotton High School until his senior year when his family relocated to Overland Park, Kansas. He met his wife Judith Lankard while attending Kansas...

NORMA (COURTRIGHT) SILVERS Age 91, passed away July 14, 2007 in Jefferson City, MO. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, July 18, at 2:00 p.m. at Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home, 14275 S. Blackbob Rd., Olathe, KS. The family will receive friends an hour prior to service time. Interment, Olathe Memorial Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials...

JEAN DELORES WARRENAge 89, passed away July 15, 2007 in Shawnee Mission Medical Center. Requiem Eucharist, Tuesday, July 17, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. in Grace Cathedral, 701 SW 8the Avenue, Topeka, KS . Interment will follow in Mt. Hope Cemetery. The family suggests contributions in memory of Jean to the P.E.O. Programs for Continuing Education, in care of Penwell-Gabel Funeral...

MARY ELIZABETH FRYAge 57, went home to be with the Lord on July 10, 2007 in Olathe, KS. Visitation, Friday, July 13, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home, 14275 S. Blackbob Rd., Olathe, KS. A celebration of her life will be held on Saturday, July 14 at 3:00 p.m. at the Olathe Bible Church, 13700 W. 151st Street, Olathe,...

Jackson Mulder, 20, Olathe, KS, passed away Monday, July 9, 2007 in Lawrence, KS. Jack was born November 17, 1986 in Kansas City, MO living in Olathe, KS for most of his life. He was a 2005 graduate of Olathe South High School. He enjoyed reading, music, playing his guitar, and spending time with his friends. He leaves his parents;...

RYAN "CHUNK" THEODORE KNAPP Age 23, passed away July 9, 2007 in Olathe, KS. The Memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, July 13, at Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home, 14275 S. Blackbob Rd., Olathe, KS where the family will receive friends an hour prior to service time. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to a memorial...

GLENNIS N. REESE Age 86, passed away July 8, 2007 in Olathe, KS. A memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, July 13 at the First Christian Church, 305 West Ninth Street, Coffeyville, KS 67337. The family suggests memorials to the church.Glennis was born April 18, 1921 in Woodson, Co., KS. She lived most of her life...

REESE AVERY WATTSinfant daughter of Benjamin and Sarah Watts, passed away July 2, 2007. Graveside services will be held on Thursday, July 5, 2007 at 2:00 at the Oaklawn Memorial Gardens, Olathe. Reese is also survived by her sisters, Jayden and Makenzi, her grandparents, Nora Sims, Kenneth Watts, Jr. , and Sue Watts, aunts and uncles, Renee Weingartner, Samuel Sims,...

Robert L. Hatcher, Springhill, Kansas, died June 26, 2007 at Olathe Medical Center after an extended illness. Memorials contributions can be made to: Boy Scout Troop 406 W 74th Street Kansas City, Missouri 64114. He is survived by his wife Fern of the home and their children, Susan Staggenborg, Manhattan, KS, Darrin Hatcher, Olathe, KS, Carrie Shepherd, Overland Park, Kansas...