Karen Lee Evans
Jan 20, 2025
Karen Lee Evans was born September 1st, 1956 to Russell Richard Ferguson and Dorothy Lee (Kenagy) Ferguson. She was born in Clarinda, Iowa but her family soon moved to Red Oak, Iowa and then to Urbandale, Iowa when she was 5 years old.
Karen graduated from Urbandale High School in 1974. She went on to graduate from the American Institute of...
Linda W. Crow
Jan 19, 2025
Linda W. Crow, born on June 23, 1949, passed away peacefully on January 19, 2025, in Olathe, Kansas. She was a devoted mother and a cherished companion who left an indelible mark on the lives she touched.
Linda is survived by her two loving daughters, Lindsey Holbert and Stephanie Carter. Her strength and wisdom will be forever remembered by them as...
Earl Hines Cartwright, Sr.
Jan 18, 2025
Earl Hines Cartwright Sr., 90, of Olathe, Kansas, peacefully passed away on Saturday, January 18, 2025. He was born on February 4, 1934, in Olathe to John Sr. and Maude (Baker) Cartwright.
Earl graduated from Olathe Senior High before serving honorably in the United States Army, where he spent 12 years, rising to the rank of Sergeant (E-5). He was accepted...
Heather Jean Hall
Jan 18, 2025
Heather Jean Hall, beloved wife, dedicated mother, and devoted daughter, passed away on January 18, 2025, at the KU Medical Center, leaving behind a legacy of warmth, intelligence, and dedication. Born on January 5, 1980, in Wyandotte, Michigan, Heather radiated love and compassion throughout her life, touching everyone fortunate enough to know her.
Heather, was a proud Supply Chain leader at...
Tuyet Thi Ong
Jan 17, 2025
Tuyet Thi Ong was born on October 1, 1937, to her father, Chung Van Ong, and mother, Ho Thi Huynh. She passed away on January 17, 2025, in Olathe, KS. Growing up in the bustling city of Saigon, Vietnam, Tuyet was fluent in French and Vietnamese. After the wars, Tuyet took into her home her mother, sisters, nephew, niece, and...
Gayle Ann Joiner
Jan 17, 2025
Gayle Ann Joiner, born April 15, 1941 and passed away on January 17, 2025. She was the third child of Lawrence and Viola Hoeppner, born in Mayview, MO.
Graduated Corder High School in 1959 Salutatorian. She played basketball all four years and was a cheerleader. She worked in the insurance industry for forty years and retired on December 31, 2006.
She was...
Sandra Kay Sola
Jan 15, 2025
Sandra (Sandy) Kay Sola, of Olathe, Kansas, and beloved mom, grandma, sister, aunt, godmother, friend, wife, daughter, woman of faith; lover of Elvis, Seinfeld, black licorice, going to movies, Chiefs football, Royals baseball, staying up late, and all her family and friends, passed away at 77 years old on January 15, 2025. Sandy was born on February 17, 1947 in...
Alejandro Fernando Bartee-Peralta
Jan 15, 2025
Alejandro Fernando Bartee-Peralta, 20, of Olathe, passed away unexpectedly on January 15, 2025 at home.
He was born in Merriam, KS on October 13, 2004 to Gregorio Peralta and Meredith Bartee of Olathe, KS.
Alejandro graduated from Olathe West High School in 2023, and was currently employed with First Watch restaurant.
He enjoyed cooking, traveling, computer gaming, learning how many things are made...
Mark A. Sander
Jan 14, 2025
Mark A. Sander, 68, of Lenexa, Kansas, passed away peacefully at his home on January 14th, 2025. He was born on November 7th, 1956, and raised in Gorham, Kansas, where he developed a deep sense of faith, family and farming.
Mark is survived by his loving wife, Susie Sander; his children Luke (Katie) Sander, Lynn (Derek Fricke) Sander, and Elizabeth (Ryan)...
Dr. William G. Novotny
Jan 12, 2025
William “Bill” Gaynor Novotny, aged 91, passed away on January 12, 2025, at his home in Overland Park, KS. He was a beloved father, husband, and friend who will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
Bill was born on February 26, 1933, in Plainville, KS to Rudolf and Violet Novotny. His parents moved the family to Hoisington, KS when...
Donald Edward Maxwell
Jan 12, 2025
Donald Edward Maxwell, 84, passed away on January 12th, 2025 in Olathe, Kansas.
He was born November 17, 1942 to Glen and Dorthea Maxwell in Altamont, Kansas.
He retired from Southwestern Bell after 33 years of dedication and service.
Don was faithful to his church and community practicing regular services at Queen of the Holy Rosary in Overland Park. He will be remembered...
June Marie Cayot
Jan 11, 2025
June Marie (Falconer) Cayot was born in London, England and evacuated to the countryside as a small child during WWII.
After the war she was reunited with her family and eventually began her professional journey at Cable and Wireless in London, a career she continued after immigrating to America. Settling in Kansas City, she became an active member of Kansas CIty...
Jennifer Lynn Reed
Jan 9, 2025
Jennifer Lynn Reed, 74, of Olathe, Kansas, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, January 9, 2025. She was born on December 11, 1950 in Pampa, TX to Burton and Katherine (Barrett) Reynolds.
Jennifer met her husband Steve while attending college at Pittsburg State University where Jennifer was a member of Alpha Gamma Delta. Shortly after Steve and Jennifer met,...
Marilyn C. White
Jan 8, 2025
Marilyn Catherine White, 83 of Shawnee, Kansas, passed away on January 8, 2025 at Brookdale Rosehill.
She was born on April 6, 1941 to Andrew and Kathryn (Raible) White in Fort Smith, Arkansas.
Marilyn graduated in 1959 from Bishop Ward High School in Kansas City, Kansas.
She continued her education by receiving her degree in nursing at St. Mary’s College in Leavenworth, Kansas....
Scott Shorten
Jan 7, 2025
Scott Shorten, a beloved father, husband, son, friend, and physician, passed away on January 7, 2025, at the age of 41. Scott was known for his kind and welcoming nature, curious intellect, and adventurous spirit.
Scott valued his family above all else. Scott’s wife Kelly and their four, cherished children have been blessed by countless memories of Scott’s playfulness and devotion...
William H. Sand
Jan 6, 2025
William H. Sand, born on September 19, 1943, in Geneseo, Illinois, passed away peacefully on January 6, 2025, in Overland Park, Kansas. He was a devoted son, loving husband, father and grandfather, cherished friend, and respected by all that knew him.
Bill was a man of integrity, kindness, and had a steadfast dedication to those he loved, including his numerous family...
Marcia Ann Grauerholz
Jan 5, 2025
Marcia Ann Grauerholz, 71, of Olathe, Kansas, passed away peacefully on January 5, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family.
Born on July 1, 1953, in Columbus, Ohio, to Dr. Robert and Mary (Underwood) Sinclair, Marcia brought joy and music to all who knew her. A gifted musician, she graduated with a degree in music education and was a proud...
Elmo Rainey
Jan 5, 2025
Marshall “Elmo” Rainey, Jr, 87, of Bella Vista, Arkansas, passed away on Sunday, January 5th, 2025, at The Village at Olathe Memory Care in Olathe, Kansas, after many years of battling Alzheimer’s.
He was born October 25th, 1937, in Darlington, MO, to Marshall E. and Lulu I. (Stanton) Rainey. The family moved to Wichita, KS in 1941, and to Fall River,...
Thomas Randall Olerich
Jan 5, 2025
Thomas “Tom” Randall Olerich was born on July 13, 1949 in Fort Dodge, Iowa. He was the youngest of three children born to Ellwood Olerich and Barbara Melson Olerich, and is survived by his brother, Henry Olerich and sister Sara Schoenfeld Olerich along with his brother and sisters in law and numerous nieces and nephews. He passed away on January...
Carl Ward
Jan 3, 2025
Carl J. Ward, 64, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away on January 3, 2025.
He was born on February 16, 1960 to Carnell and Bernia (Estell) Ward at Ft. Riley, Kansas.
Carl was a raised in Junction City, Kansas, and graduated from Junction City High School, and Ft. Scott Community College.
He loved creating Military armies with model clay with his older brother,...
