Obituaries
Karen Foster
Jul 20, 2025
Karen Foster, beloved wife, sister, mother, Nonna, and friend, passed away on Sunday July 20,2025 at the age of 67, after complications associated with multiple myeloma. Surrounded by her loving family, she left this world with the same strength, grace that she carried throughout her life.
Karen was born on January 16,1958 to Leo and Mary “Jeanne” Casey in Fort Dodge,...
Scott Phegley
Jul 18, 2025
Scott was born on July 23, 1972, in Olathe, KS, to Vicky Mahaffie and Michael Phegley. He grew up in Olathe and went Olathe North High School. He later attended the University of Kansas (KU).
He loved watching KU basketball games, the Royals, and the Chiefs. He especially looked forward to Shark Week, which always aired close to his birthday.
Scott was...
Natasha Eva Baker
Jul 18, 2025
Natasha Eva Baker, 36, of Olathe, Kansas, passed away on July 17, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of love, public service, and unwavering devotion to her family and community.
A devoted and proud mother, Natasha was the heart and soul of her three children: Aubrianna Barnes (18), Tyler Barnes, Jr. (17), and Isabella Baker (13). Whether cheering from the sidelines at...
Luis Rodrigo Renteria
Jul 18, 2025
Luis Rodrigo Renteria, born on November 6, 2005 in Santa Ana, California, passed away unexpectedly on July 18, 2025, in Kansas City, Missouri. His brief time with us was filled with a vibrant spirit that touched the lives of many around him.
Luis completed his education at Olathe West High School, where he formed many friendships and established a reputation as...
Tammy A. Megles
Jul 17, 2025
Tamara ‘Tammy’ Ann (Doehrman) Megles, 62, passed away on Thursday, July 17, 2025. Tammy was born to Ann and Will Doehrman in Fort Wayne, Indiana, and grew up in Indianapolis, Indiana with her older brother, Doug. Tammy attended North Central High School in Indianapolis and would later choose to room with her close friend, Tina Darling, at IU.
Tammy attended Indiana...
George Stanley Szworc
Jul 16, 2025
George “Jerzy Stanislaw” Sworzc – Feburary 11, 1938 – July 16, 2025
Not just another name to etch in history, rather his impact strikes much deeper, he was:
-Independent, never asked for anything expect for the occasssional, “Hole in the head.”
-Resourceful, someone who was able to use the Federal Governments resources to help him court his Spanish beauty Ramona,
-George and Ramona were...
Dennis C. Thompson
Jul 16, 2025
Dennis Thompson age 73, passed away peacefully in his sleep July 16, 2025. He was born April 01, 1952 in Chappell, Nebraska to Ross and Anna Thompson. He married his love, Peggy Bennet. He was preceded in death by his father and mother.
Dennis is survived by his wife Peggy; son and daughter-in-law Jeffery and Shawnna; son Kelly; grandchildren and great...
Steven Allen Moore
Jul 15, 2025
Steve Moore, age 63, of Olathe, KS, passed away on 7/15/2025 after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease.
Steve was born on May 27, 1962 in Muskogee, OK to Verne and Patricia Moore. The middle child of three, he grew up in Dallas, TX, before moving to McPherson, KS where he would graduate high school and attend college. Growing up, Steve...
Roxana "Roxanne" Lee Morse
Jul 15, 2025
Roxanne passed away peacefully at her home of 47 years in southern Johnson County, Kansas, surrounded by the loving care of her family, on July 15, 2025. She was 87.
Born in Columbus, Ohio, on December 17, 1937, to Leo Joseph and Vivian Joanne C. (Bartsch) Coale, Roxanne’s life was rooted in compassion, dedication, and unwavering curiosity about the world around...
Bert L. McSpadden
Jul 14, 2025
Bert Leon McSpadden, 89, of Overland Park, Kansas, passed away peacefully on July 14, 2025, surrounded by family. Born on May 18, 1936, in Navasota, Texas, Bert was the youngest of four children. At nineteen, Bert chose to join the Marine Corps rather than attend college to pursue his passions for music and history. He proudly served in the United...
Gabriel Leroy Jenks
Jul 12, 2025
Gabriel Leroy Jenks
Beloved Son, Brother, Friend, and Adventurer
November 23, 2004 – July 11, 2025
It is with broken hearts that we announce the unexpected passing of our beloved son, Gabriel Leroy Jenks, on July 11, 2025. He was just 20 years old.
Gabriel was born on November 23, 2004, in Omaha, Nebraska, and from his very first breath, he lived life with...
Ray Lee D'Armond, Sr.
Jul 12, 2025
Ray Lee D'Armond Sr., 95, died July 12, 2025 at Sunrise of Leawood Senior Living, in Leawood, KS. He was born on October 1, 1929 in Collinsville, OK, the son of Albert and Lucille (Palmberg) D’Armond.
Ray married Sue Dollard in Collinsville, OK in 1949 and they had just celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary before Sue’s passing in 2014. After traveling...
Dominic Jude Ebberts
Jul 11, 2025
Dominic Jude Ebberts, a beloved son, brother, grandson, godson, nephew, cousin, and friend, passed away unexpectedly on July 11, 2025 in Topeka, Kansas at the age of 22. Born on August 2, 2002 in Denver, Colorado, Dominic’s smile and laugh were his best features and will be missed the most.
Dominic is survived by his loving family: parents Michael & Kathleen...
Marilyn Joan Grover
Jul 11, 2025
Marilyn Joan (Schugart) Grover, of Olathe, Ks., passed away on July 11, 2025. Marilyn was born on June 2, 1940, in Great Bend, Ks., to Fred and Velma Schugart. She married Delbert Grover August 26, 1958, and the couple spent most of their lives in Great Bend, Ks., and later in Olathe, Ks. She was preceded in death by her...
Donald R. Brown
Jul 11, 2025
Donald R. Brown, 72, of Olathe, Kansas passed away at home on July 11, 2025 after battling Alzheimer’s. He was surrounded by family and loved ones.
He worked as a draftsman and eventually Project Manager for the companies Pritchard, Black & Veatch, and Burns & McDonell before retiring in 2020.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Cecil R. & Lucy...
Marilyn "Lyn" Palmer
Jul 10, 2025
Marilyn “Lyn” Palmer was born in Omaha, NE, on March 23, 1936, to her doting parents, Charlie and Kathaleen Lonergan. She grew up in Kansas City and often reminisced about her blissful childhood and deep admiration for her older sister, Patty.
Her early claim to fame came when she was featured in the local paper for teaching her fox terrier, Dixie,...
Donald Joseph LaBelle
Jul 9, 2025
Donald Joseph LaBelle, 82, of Overland Park, Kansas passed away on Wednesday, July 9, 2025. He was born on September 8, 1942, in Kansas City, Missouri, to James and Grace LaBelle.
Don grew up in Kansas City, Missouri, attended Westport High School and received his undergraduate and graduate degrees from the University of Kansas, where he met his wife, Sharon. Following...
Wayne E Scott
Jul 9, 2025
Wayne E. Scott, 91, of Macks Creek, MO (formerly of Overland Park, KS), passed away on July 9, 2025. He was born on January 27, 1934, in Tunas, MO, to Elmer and Esther Scott. Known for his generous spirit and lively presence, Wayne touched countless lives with his warmth and humor.
He attended school in Tunas and graduated from Macks Creek...
William H. Needels
Jul 9, 2025
William H “Bill” Needels age 84 of Olathe, Kansas went to be with his heavenly Father on July 9, 2025.
Bill, who was born and raised in Kansas City, MO, graduated from Southeast High School in the class of 1958. He received his bachelors from Northwest Missouri State University in Maryville, MO in 1962 where he was a member of Sigma...
Matthew Ryan David
Jul 8, 2025
Matthew Ryan David's musical talents were added to the symphonies of Heaven on July 8th, 2025. At the age of almost 32, he became a hero by selflessly giving the gift of life to people on the organ transplant wait lists. Though for our family, 32 years will never be enough, what a vibrant life he lived while here. Matthew...
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