Dennis "Todd" Murphy
Mar 30, 2025
Dennis “Todd” Murphy passed away on March 30, 2025, at the age of 63. He was born on June 30, 1961, in Olathe, Kansas, to Dennis and Judith Murphy.
Todd was a kind-hearted and devoted son, brother, uncle, and friend. He had a generous spirit, a great sense of humor, and a deep love for his family. Whether through his laughter,...
Kusum Lakhani
Mar 29, 2025
Kusum (Parekh) Lakhani was born on April 21, 1942, the second of five siblings (older sister Hasu and younger sister Sarla, and the youngest twin brothers, Dhirendra and Jayant). She and her siblings were bound together by a strong, loving mother, and a strict, disciplined father. Cama Lane, Ghatkopar, Bombay was where it all began for her.
After finishing at Ratna...
Philip A. Neal III
Mar 28, 2025
In Loving Memory of Philip A. Neal III
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Philip A. Neal III, age 41, of Huntington Beach, CA, on March 28, 2025. Born on September 2, 1983, in Columbus, OH, Phil spent his childhood in Naperville, IL, and Overland Park, KS, where he graduated from Blue Valley West High School in 2002. He...
Martin H. Morehead
Mar 28, 2025
Martin H. Morehead, a cherished husband, beloved father, devoted grandfather, and loved son, passed away on March 28, 2025, at the age of 64 in Olathe, Kansas. Born on December 13, 1960, in Falls City, Nebraska.
Martin was married to his wife, Lisa Perry in September,1981 in Falls City, NE. This marriage brought three children. Martin and Lisa moved to Olathe...
Elmer Earl Hemphill, Jr.
Mar 28, 2025
Elmer Earl Hemphill, Jr., 75, of Lenexa, Kansas, passed away on Friday, March 28, 2025. He was born on April 3, 1949, in Nowata, Oklahoma, to Elmer and Anita (Jobe) Hemphill.
Elmer, also known as Earl or Junior to many, was born in Nowata, Oklahoma, and later moved to Chanute, Kansas, during his teenage years. He attended Chanute High School and...
Lori Ann Fritz-Jones
Mar 27, 2025
Lori Ann Fritz-Jones, a cherished mother, beloved sister, and awesome aunt passed away peacefully and surrounded by loved ones on March 27, 2025, in Kansas City, Kansas, after a lengthy battle with cancer. Born on December 20, 1965, in Chicago, Illinois, she lived a life full of determination and love.
Lori made significant contributions to her field as a skilled Civil...
Betty Jane Kiker
Mar 23, 2025
Betty Jane Kiker, 93, passed away on Sunday, March 23, 2025. Private graveside service will be held by the family.Betty was born on November 20, 1931 in Frederick, Oklahoma to Thomas "T.C." and Loveta (Limberg) Willbanks. She was a graduate of Frederick High School and later married Theo Arlen Kiker while he was actively serving in the U.S. Army, stationed...
Shirley Kathleen Riley
Mar 23, 2025
Shirley Kathleen Riley (Biggs), age 89, slipped into the arms of the Lord on Sunday, March 23, 2025 at Olathe Medical Center surrounded by her husband and children.
She was born February 11, 1936 in Nashville, TN to Rev. J.A. & Bessie (Moses) Biggs as one of 10 children. She met her husband Dr. Phillip M Riley at Trevecca Nazarene College...
Patricia Lu Eckart
Mar 21, 2025
Patricia Lu (Steen) Eckart, 90, of Olathe Kansas passed away quietly surrounded by her family on March 21, 2025. She was born on February 8, 1935 in Westboro, Missouri to Russel G. Steen and Mary Elizabeth Patton Steen. She was an only child.
Pat grew up in Lawrence, Kansas. She attended the University of Kansas for two years prior to being...
Garrett Cole Haynes
Mar 20, 2025
Garrett Cole Haynes, 27, of Olathe, Kansas, passed away on Thursday, March 20, 2025. He was born on July 17, 1997 in Merriam, Kansas to Scott and Terri Haynes.
Garrett came into our world as a bright beacon of light. He brought us joy, laughter, and love. Garrett was one of the most kind and thoughtful people we knew. He was...
Sheila Sue Teal
Mar 19, 2025
Sheila Sue Teal, 75, of Olathe, Kansas, passed away at home on Wednesday, March 19, 2025. She was born on November 4, 1949 in Hays, Kansas to Clarence and Winifred (Rigby) Davis.
She was a proud graduate of Hays High School and Fort Hays State University, where she earned a BS degree in Library Science. Later, she pursued further education, obtaining...
Shu-chun "Charity" Liu
Mar 18, 2025
Shu-chun "Charity" Liu, age 54, passed away peacefully on the evening of March 18th, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. She was born on August 1st, 1970 in Taichung, Taiwan to Chi-wu Liu and Hsiu-lien Liu Chang.
Charity lived a life defined by kindness, selflessness, and unwavering faith. She found her greatest joy in singing praise and worship, dedicating her heart to...
Curtis Michael Vance
Mar 18, 2025
Curtis Michael Vance, an experienced and dedicated law enforcement officer who rose to the top of his field in a variety of roles from patrol officer to investigator and instructor, died unexpectedly of natural causes at his home on March 18, 2025. He was 52.
Curt served 28 years as a police officer, beginning his career with the Hastings, Nebraska, Police...
Christine E. Wolf
Mar 18, 2025
“The Lord said well done my good and faithful daughter”.
On March 18th at Villa St Francis, where she stopped in for 7 hours, Chris took her final breath of this life and entered her eternal life.
Chris was born on May 31, 1948 and raised in West Orange, NJ. She was the daughter of Doug and Isabel Coffey (Pre-deceased). She grew...
David "Dave" M. Martens
Mar 14, 2025
David M. Martens, a noted builder and developer in Johnson County, Kansas, departed this life on March 14, 2025, in Olathe, surrounded by loved ones while in hospice care. He was born on March 22, 1956, in Olathe, where he spent much of his life building not only structures but also lasting relationships.
Dave was a proud alumnus of Olathe High...
Toni Carol Kimberling
Mar 14, 2025
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Refujio Cisneros
Mar 13, 2025
Refujio Cisneros, 93, of Olathe, passed away on March 13th, 2025 at Menorah Medical Center surrounded by his loved ones.
He was born on October 7th, 1931 to Simón and Ana (Chavez) Cisneros in Cuamio, Michoacan, Mexico. Refujio was a farmer and worked in agriculture prior to his retirement in Kansas. On November 20, 1954, he married Gracia Angeles and they...
Wesley Nelson Eastwood
Mar 12, 2025
Wesley Nelson Eastwood, 80, of Overland Park, Kansas, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 12, 2025 comforted by his family at home. He was born on November 27, 1944 in Kansas City, Missouri, the second son of Joel L. and Evelyn L. (Nelson) Eastwood. After attending Paseo High School and Southwest Missouri State College, Wes taught fine art at the...
Carol Ann Whelan
Mar 11, 2025
Carol Ann (King) Whelan, 89, Overland Park, Kansas passed away March 11, 2025. A graveside service will be held at Memorial Park Cemetery, 3616 SW 6th Ave., Topeka, KS on Friday, March 14th at 11:00 am.
Carol was a 1953 graduate of Topeka High School and continued her education at the University of Kansas earning a B.S. degree in Nursing in...
Jane Louise Carr
Mar 10, 2025
Jane Louise (Morrow) Carr passed away on March 10th, 2025, at the age of 89. She was born on March 21, 1935 in Des Moines Iowa to Arthur A. Morrow and Louise Wylie Morrow.
Jane spent most of her childhood in American Samoa, where her father served as the Chief Magistrate. The family returned to the United States following the attack...
