Alan Mark Gleason
Apr 4, 2026
Alan Mark Gleason, born April 18, 1952, in New Bedford, Massachusetts, to James and Leona (Demaris) Gleason, passed away on April 4, 2026.
Alan is survived by his loving wife of 37 years, Kathy Gleason. He is also survived by his siblings, Ralph Gleason, William Gleason, and Marsha Roque (Rod), along with several loving nieces and nephews.
He leaves behind his children,...
James Gregory Farley
Apr 3, 2026
James Gregory Farley passed away on Friday, April 3, 2026, following a courageous two-week battle after a stroke. James was 76 and a strong-willed and independent man whose presence was deeply felt by those who knew him. He proudly served in the United States Air Force and spent time in Germany before returning home to Kansas City, Kansas, where he...
Richard M. Schissel
Apr 2, 2026
Richard M. Schissel, affectionately known as "Pops," passed away peacefully on April 2, 2026, in Lenexa, Kansas. Born on November 1, 1939, in Los Angeles, California, Richard lived a life marked by dedication, warmth, and service.
He proudly served his country in the Navy, a testament to his commitment and sense of duty. Throughout his life, Richard was cherished by family...
Jan Lyn Richeson
Apr 1, 2026
Jan Lyn Erni Richeson of Leawood, Kansas died April 1, 2026, at St. Luke’s South Hospital, Overland Park, Kansas.
Jan was born May 15, 1941, at St. Rose Hospital, Great Bend, Kansas to Clarence A. and Camilla Jane Wallace Erni of Bison, Kansas. She grew up on a Kansas wheat farm.
Jan attended elementary and high school in Bison, Kansas. During her...
Gary Vaughan Smith
Apr 1, 2026
Gary Vaughan Smith, 88, passed away Wednesday, April 1, 2026, in Olathe, KS, of natural causes.
Born in Monroe, Louisiana, on October 22, 1937, Gary spent his childhood in Monroe, graduating from Ouachita High School in 1955. He met his future wife, Bobbie Sue McBurney Smith, at a summer church camp, and they were married on January 8, 1957.
Gary was a...
Amelia Mills
Mar 31, 2026
Ameila "Millie" Ann Mills
Born March 26th 2026 at 8:12 AM, 5 lbs 14 oz, 18 inches. She fought a hard fight for almost 5 days and then went to be with Jesus out of her parents arms on March 31, 2026 at 2:36 AM.
She was named Amelia because it means "work of God" and her middle name, Ann, was given...
Mary Leslie Schnell
Mar 31, 2026
Mary Leslie Ottman Schnell
May 11, 1956 — March 31, 2026
Mary Leslie Schnell, a devoted mother and cherished friend, passed away on March 31, 2026 at 69 years of age. She was born on May 11, 1956 to Aletha Grace Ottman in Kansas City, MO. She was the youngest of three girls in the family and was close to her sisters...
John "Mike" Michael Haskin
Mar 31, 2026
John Michael Haskin, 76, passed away on March 31, 2026, following a brief battle with esophageal cancer. Mike was born on September 25, 1949, and was raised in Olathe, Kansas, by his parents, Harley and Geraldine Haskin. He graduated from Olathe High School as the valedictorian of his class in 1967. He attended Baker University in Baldwin City, Kansas, where...
Richard "Dick" Starnes
Mar 30, 2026
Richard “Dick” Starnes, born August 25, 1945, in Charlotte, North Carolina, passed away on March 30, 2026, in Kansas City, Missouri.
Dick was known for his kindness, steady positivity, and the quiet way he made others feel seen and valued. A true gentleman, he approached life with warmth, curiosity, and an easy smile.
A lifelong Tar Heel, Dick attended the University of...
Taylor Alinda Sabin
Mar 30, 2026
Taylor Alinda Sabin, 25, of Olathe, Kansas, passed away on Monday, March 30, 2026. She was born on December 4, 2000 in Topeka, Kansas and grew up in Gardner and Olathe, KS.
Taylor graduated from Olathe South High School in 2019 and attended classes at Emporia State University in 2019-2020.
Taylor worked at Freddy’s and Cold Stone Creamery in Olathe, KS and...
Daniel Laren
Mar 29, 2026
Daniel Laren of Overland Park, Kansas, passed away on March 29, 2026. Dan faced some surprising and serious health challenges the last few weeks of his life, and after a brief hospitalization was able to “go out on his own terms.” Dan was surrounded by family as he went to be with Jesus.
Dan was a proud Polish American. The son...
Twyla Lee Savereide Plumb
Mar 28, 2026
Twyla Lee Savereide Plumb, a devoted mother and grandmother, proud nurse and cherished friend, passed away on March 28, 2026 at 88 years of age. She was born on January 20, 1938 to Arthur H. and Luella S. Savereide in Harlan, Iowa. She was the youngest of four girls in the family and was very close to her sisters for...
James O. McKenna
Mar 28, 2026
James O. McKenna was born September 4, 1929 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and passed away on March 28, 2026. He was preceded in death by his mother, Jessie, and his father, Bernard Sr., as well as two brothers, Bernard, Jr. and Eugene, a sister, Patricia, and two daughters, Teresa and Denise.
He is survived by his wife, Marty, two daughters, Kathleen...
Roger Stephen Rollins
Mar 28, 2026
Roger Stephen Rollins, 79, was born on September 12, 1946, in Urbana, Illinois, and was taken to heaven on March 28, 2026, in Olathe, Kansas
Roger was preceded in death by his infant son, Stephen M. Rollins; his father, Marion Rollins; his mom, Mary Louise Berg-Smith; his stepdad, Stanley Berg; and his brothers, Reinhold Berg and Robert (Bob) Berg, LCDR, USN.
He...
Michael John Sams
Mar 27, 2026
Michael John Sams, 62, passed away on Friday, March 27, 2026, at his home in Gardner, Kansas, cause of death was a pulmonary embolism. Mike was born on December 18, 1963, in Des Moines, Iowa. He was the son of Steven and Janet Sams and the brother of Eric Sams and Jennifer Sams Ozbek.
Mike graduated from Valley High School in...
Diane Marie Letcher
Mar 27, 2026
Diane Marie (Lambert) Letcher Diane Marie (Lambert) Letcher, a resident of Meadowbrook South in Gardner, KS passed into the heavenly realm on March 27, 2026.
Diane was born December 29, 1940 in Chicago, Illinois, the second child of Howard and Evelyn (Moro) Lambert. Her family moved before her senior year in high school, and although she graduated from Fenger High School...
Marilyn Catherine Kuhlman
Mar 27, 2026
A beloved mother, grandmother, sister, daughter, aunt, teacher, and friend.
Born and raised in St. Marks, Kansas, moving on to St. Mary of the Plains College where she graduated with a teaching degree. Her marriage to William Kuhlman gave her two children, Julie and David, whom she adored. After raising her children, Marilyn returned to the Wichita area where she built...
Richard Wayne Summers
Mar 26, 2026
Richard Wayne Summers, 78, of Olathe, Kansas, passed away on March 26, 2026.
He was born on March 9, 1948, in Pawhuska, Oklahoma. He is known and remembered in his life as a beloved son, husband, and father who loved his country.
Richard graduated from the Seminole School District in 1966, then attended Oklahoma State University before he answered the call to...
Pastor Robert E. Baxter
Mar 26, 2026
Robert Edgar Baxter, lovingly known as Pastor Bob, was born on August 8, 1931, in Sioux City, Iowa, to Edgar and Margaret Baxter. On January 3, 1956, he married his beloved Marylu Goodmanson. Together, they shared 69 wonderful years, raising three children who faithfully serve the same Christ Pastor Bob joyfully proclaimed throughout his life.
As a young boy, Bobby was...
Jean Ann Gish
Mar 26, 2026
Jean Ann Gish, 89, of Overland Park, KS entered into her Savior’s presence Thursday, March 26th, 2026 at Westchester Village of Lenexa, KS.
Jean was born January 8th, 1937 in Axtell, KS to Vincent and Marcella (Wempe) Lierz. She grew up on a farm west of Centralia, KS and graduated from Centralia High School. Upon graduation she moved to Topeka, KS...
