Obituaries
Tyler Rhodes
Dec 31, 2023
Tyler Aaron Rhodes, beloved son, brother, cousin, uncle and friend of many passed from this life on December 31, 2023 at the age of 31 at KU Medical Center. Tyler is survived by his parents Ronald Rhodes and Kimberly Johannes as well as his stepmother Danielle Rhodes and his stepfather Jason Johannes. His Grandparents Cheryl and David Becker, Larry and...
Eldon Keith Hawk
Dec 29, 2023
Eldon Keith Hawk, 83, of Overland Park, passed away on December 29, 2023 at Overland Park Regional Medical Center. He was born on October 28, 1940 to Vernon (Keith) and Audrey (Tush) Hawk in Topeka, KS. Eldon graduated from Spring Hill High School and married his high school sweetheart, Donna Mae Harra, on December 9, 1961. They welcomed their daughter,...
Steven Edward Sutherlin
Dec 28, 2023
Steven Edward SutherlinAugust 15, 1953 - December 28, 2023 Steven Edward Sutherlin, 70, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes at his home in Overland Park, Kansas on December 28th, 2023. Born August 15th, 1953 to Edward L. and Madeline VanderFeltz Sutherlin in Independence, Missouri, Steve attended Nativity of Mary Grade School, Archbishop O'Hara High School, the University of Missouri -...
Ashley Nicole Koerner
Dec 28, 2023
Ashley Nicole (Lester) Koerner, born June 1, 1994, passed away December 28, 2023, in KU Medical Center. She was 29 years old.Her parents, Jason Lester and Kathy (Lester) Young raised Ashley with love, commitment and pride. She grew up closely with her sister and brother, Kaley Lester and Andrew Lester, and later, half brothers and sister Aidan, Skylar, Grayson, Zane...
Linda Sue Springett
Dec 28, 2023
Linda Sue Springett, 83, of Olathe, passed away peacefully from a short battle with an aggressive cancer on December 28, 2023, surrounded by her family and loved ones. She is for sure sharing a dance floor with Jerry and enjoying every second. She was a great wife, mother, grandmother, and friend to too many to count. She was born on...
Dennis Joe Cotton
Dec 27, 2023
Dennis Cotton, a resident of Overland Park, Kansas, passed away on December 27, 2023, at the age of 76. Born on October 14, 1947, to John and Grace Cotton in Stafford, Kansas, Dennis led a life brimming with passion, love, and commitment.From a young age, Dennis was captivated by sports, finding immense joy in both playing and watching them. His...
Raymond Leon Seger
Dec 27, 2023
Raymond Leon Seger, 79, of Olathe, passed away on December 27, 2023 at home surrounded by his family.He was born on August 25, 1944 to Raymond Lewis and Genevieve Magdalene Seger at Uvalde, TX.Raymond worked as a Computer Analyst for Sprint, retiring in 2004.On December 9th 1967 , he married Janet Richardson, and they made their home in Olathe Kansas.He...
Diane Audrey Bynum
Dec 26, 2023
Diane Audrey Bynum (nee Hamlin), 91, of Olathe, passed away on December 26, 2023 at the University of Kansas Medical Center. She was born to Marjorie (nee Hall) and Harris Hamlin on April 26, 1932 and was raised in the scenic foothills of Arminto and Casper Wyoming. After college she went to work for the Mobil Oil Company. She met...
Garry R Bair
Dec 25, 2023
Garry R. Bair, 71, of Overland Park, passed away on December 25, 2023 at Advent Health South. He was born on September 23, 1952 to Floyd and Bessie (McClanahan) Bair at Kansas City, KSGarry owned his own business called, Designer Pools by Garry Bair LLCHe married Karin Kirchenbauer 1975 and Lived in Lenexa Kansas.In 1998, Garry married Connie Skeens and...
Bonita May Moore
Dec 25, 2023
Bonita "Bonnie" May Moore, 86, of Olathe, KS, formerly of Monahans, Texas, passed away on December 25, 2023. She was born on January 17, 1937 to Alger Jay and Ula May (Ramsey) Clark in Marlette, Michigan. She was Valedictorian of her high school graduating class. She attended Michigan State University, and graduated with a Master's Degree in Education. She was...
Leota Alice Garland
Dec 25, 2023
Leota Alice Garland, 80, of Olathe KS, passed into Heaven on Dec. 25, 2023. Leota was born on February 24, 1943, to Bruce and Else McKnight in Independence, KS. Leota lived with her parents and siblings in Cherryvale, KS for Leota's early years. The McKnight family moved to Eureka, KS were they lived and Leota Graduated from Hamilton, KS High...
Kristi Anne Crabtree
Dec 23, 2023
It is with profound sadness that we announce that Kristi Anne (Medley) Crabtree, 55, passed away on Saturday, December 23, 2023, at Advent Health Shawnee Mission, Merriam, Kansas, surrounded by loved ones.Kristi was born July 7, 1968, in Little Rock, Arkansas. Kristi is survived by parents, Loren W. and Janet K. (McAdams) Medley, as well as her beloved sons Ian...
Steve Anderson
Dec 22, 2023
Steven A Anderson, 73, of Olathe, passed away on December 22, 2023 at Olathe Medical Center.He was born on March 27, 1950 to Donald and Maxine (Fischer) Anderson in Norfolk, NE. He earned a master's degree at University of Nebraska, Lincoln. In November of 1980, he married Ellen Anderson. Steven and Ellen lived in Olathe, Kansas.Steven is survived by his...
Juanita Helen Mccreight
Dec 22, 2023
Juanita Helen Felch (Hutton) McCreight, Spring Hill, KS passed away peacefully on December 22, 2023Juanita was born October 27, 1929, in Cross Creek Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania to C. Herbert and Helen Felch Hutton. While growing up on the farm with her parents she spent time with her two brothers: Dewy Hutton(deceased) (Betty deceased) and Donald (deceased) (Pat still living)...
Lonnie Everett Chase
Dec 21, 2023
Lonnie Everett Chase, age 79, passed away December 21, 2023 surrounded by his family at Kansas City Hospice House.Lonnie was born August 13, 1944 in Greeley, Kansas to Robert and Eleanor (Harding) Chase. He graduated from Greeley High School in 1962, and began working with the Santa Fe Railroad, eventually retiring in 2004. He enjoyed staying in touch with his...
Helen Harlow
Dec 19, 2023
Helen "Maxine" Harlow, 87, of Olathe, Kansas, passed away on Tuesday, December 19, 2023. She was born on January 26, 1936 in Brownwood, Texas to Homer and Cynobia (Lee) Middleton. She grew up in Brownwood, Texas. Maxine married Billy Ray Harlow on June 18th, 1955. They then moved to San Angelo, Texas for a few years. In 1968 the family...
William Edward Whitaker, Iii
Dec 17, 2023
**PLEASE NOTE CHANGE OF SERVICE DATE AND TIME***William Edward Whitaker, III, 84, of Olathe, Kansas passed away on December 17, 2023 at Olathe Medical Center. He was born on November 17, 1939 to William and Joanna (West) Whitaker in Tulsa, OK. On July 15, 1967 , he married Patricia J. Whitaker (Adair). William and Patricia lived in Tulsa, Cincinnati, and...
Mary Lee Burke
Dec 16, 2023
Mary "Mare" Lee Burke, 65, of Lenexa, Kansas, passed away on Saturday, December 16, 2023, surrounded by her family. She was born on June 27, 1958 in Hays, Kansas to Eugene and Normalee (Christie) Siler. Mare spent her childhood in Hays, KS and graduated from Hays High School in 1976. While attending Fort Hays State University, Mare met and married...
Nancy Lynn Schweigel
Dec 14, 2023
Nancy Lynn Schweigel, 74, of Olathe, Kansas, passed away on Thursday, December 14, 2023. She was born on January 24, 1949, in North Tonawanda, New York to Walter and Shirley (Gandt) Baker. She was a beloved wife of 50 years to Peter, a loving mother to Karl (Kara) and Keri (Clay), and a doting grandmother to Haley, Max, and Brooke....
Dennis Wayne Berlekamp
Dec 13, 2023
Dennis Wayne Berlekamp, 73, of Spring Hill, Kansas, passed away on Wednesday, December 13, 2023. He was born on April 13, 1950 in Independence, Missouri to Donald and Alice (Faris) Berlekamp. Dennis was born 3 months premature at home, without any help, and was considered a blue baby by the time a doctor did arrive. His first three months were...
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