Obituaries

Johnnie L. Giffin

Johnnie L. Giffin

Jul 22, 2021

Farmer boy, Johnnie Leon Giffin, loving father and husband of 58 years, went to Heaven on July 22, 2021. His funeral Mass will be at Prince of Peace Catholic Church on Wednesday July 28, 2021 at 10 am.Johnnie was born June 12th, 1938 in Ft. Scott, Kansas to Lawrence "Tub" and Maxine "Bob" Giffin. Growing up on a farm in...

Betty Miller

Betty Miller

Jul 21, 2021

Betty J. Miller, 81 of Shawnee, KS passed Wednesday, July 21, 2021 peacefully at home. Betty was born June 4, 1940 in Stockton, MO to Wilfred (W.B.) and Nola (Hitt) Frankenfield. Betty was united in marriage with Stephen J. Miller on September 3rd, 1960. Betty and Steve were married for 60 years. Betty was a dedicated wife, mother, grandmother, and...

James Ronald Dieren

James Ronald Dieren

Jul 21, 2021

James "Jim" Dieren passed away on July 21, 2021, at age 72.He was born in Rock Rapids, Iowa, to Paul and Martha Dieren. He dedicated his life to God and his family. Forty-seven years ago he married his love, Margaret (Droste), and they raised three girls, Ann, Terese, and Lea.Jim is survived by his wife, Margaret, and daughters Ann (Shawn)...

Gary L. Green

Gary L. Green

Jul 20, 2021

Gary L. Green, 82, of Peoria, AZ, formerly of Olathe, KS, passed away on July 20, 2021. He was born on September 8, 1938 to Orville and Thelma (Lindenmire) Green in Beloit, KS. Gary worked as a mechanic for Roger's Manufacturing, Jacobsen Manufacturing and Toro Manufacturing, retiring in 2002. On May 7th, 1961, he married Marilyn K. (Jones) and they...

Louetta Mae Schwatken

Louetta Mae Schwatken

Jul 19, 2021

Louetta Mae Schwatken, 91, of Olathe, Kansas, passed away on Monday, July 19, 2021. She was born on December 5, 1929 in Arcadia, Kansas to James and Nova (Jones) Swezey . She grew up on a farm in Arcadia, KS. She graduated from Arcadia High School in 1947, where she was voted the most popular girl her Senior year. After...

Jon Allen Riley

Jon Allen Riley

Jul 17, 2021

Jon Allen Riley, Sr.Born to William Herbert and Helen May (Colbert) Riley on November 11,1948 in Roaring Springs, Pennsylvania, passed away on July 17, 2021. Jon served in the United States Army for 21 years 1968-1989, serving in numerous places including Germany for 6 years. He retired at Fort Carson, CO, becoming a long-time resident of Security, CO. Jon was...

Kathleen Marie Darr

Kathleen Marie Darr

Jul 16, 2021

Kathleen Marie Darr, 68, of Olathe, Kansas, passed away on Friday, July 16, 2021. She was born on August 12, 1952 in Kansas City, Missouri to Roger and Darlene (Korb) Bartling.Kathleen is survived by her sister, Rebecca Brown; brother-in-law, Jeff Darr; son, Terry Elliott; two nephews, Jason and Kevin; niece, Katy; and two great nephews, Fisher and Finnley. She was...

Frederick Michael Breitenbach

Frederick Michael Breitenbach

Jul 15, 2021

Frederick (Fred) Michael Breitenbach, 88, of Olathe, Kansas passed away unexpectedly on July 15th, 2021. He passed away due to complications at Olathe Medical Center.Fred was born January 28, 1933 in Milwaukee Wisconsin. Fred is a graduate of The University of Wisconsin at Oshkosh. He went on to serve in the US Army during the Korean war. After the war...

Betty June Thompson

Betty June Thompson

Jul 13, 2021

Betty June Thompson, 92, of Olathe, Kansas, passed away on Tuesday, July 13, 2021. She was born on June 20, 1929 in Kansas City, Missouri to Floyd and Grace (Cole) Vance. Betty grew up in the Waldo area of Kansas City, Missouri where she graduated from Ruhl-Hartman High School. On March 9, 1951, she was united in marriage to Nolan...

John R Coleman

John R Coleman

Jul 11, 2021

John R Coleman, 83, of Overland Park, passed away on July 11, 2021 at his home. He was born on June 16, 1938 to Fred and Beulah (Drybread) Coleman in Garnett, KS. John will be remembered for his strong work ethic, keen intelligence and wicked sense of humor. John developed his strong work ethic, working with his father and brothers,...

Stuart R. Sundblom

Stuart R. Sundblom

Jul 10, 2021

Stuart "Stu" Sundblom, 70, passed away on July 9, 2021 at the University of Kansas Medical Center. He was born on February 16, 1951 to Virgil and Helen Sundblom in Salina, Kansas, at Asbury Hospital.He was an avid KU fan, after attending and graduating with a Bachelor's of Science in Education degree in 1974. Stu was married to Deborah Crawford...

Adam N. Denlinger

Adam N. Denlinger

Jul 9, 2021

Adam Nathan Denlinger, a Graphic Designer loved living in Kansas City. He passed away at Regional Hospital in Overland Park at 4:36 am on Friday, July 9th. Adam is survived by his parents Grover and Nancy Denlinger and Patricia Bonham; his two daughters Dakota Denlinger and Avery Denlinger; his brother Daniel (Karla) Denlinger; and his sisters Katy Heppler; Ruth Byrd;...

Ronald S. Sutton

Ronald S. Sutton

Jul 9, 2021

Ronald S. Sutton, 82, of Gardner, KS passed away July 9, 2021. Funeral services will be private.To leave a message of condolence for Ron's family or to share a special memory of Ron, please visit the guestbook below.

Billy Lee Sorenson

Billy Lee Sorenson

Jul 8, 2021

Billy Lee Sorenson, 82, of Olathe, KS (formerly of Muscatine, IA) passed away on July 8, 2021 at the University of Kansas Medical Center. He was born on April 15, 1939 to George and Mildred (Johnson) Sorenson in Calhoun County, IA. On July 10, 1966 he married Janyce Mae Anderson and they made their home in Muscatine, IA and later...

Remy Dongsik Lee

Remy Dongsik Lee

Jul 8, 2021

Remy Dongsik Lee, 61, of Overland Park, Kansas, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, July 8, 2021. He was born on February 8, 1960 in Daegu, South Korea to Eunwoo and Eunlok (Kim) Lee. Remy grew up in Daegu most of his young life where he completed a bachelor's degree in Psychology at the University of Gae Myung in 1983. He...

Stephen H. Deutman

Stephen H. Deutman

Jul 8, 2021

Stephen "Steve" Henson Deutman, 73, of Overland Park, passed away on July 8, 2021 at his home. He was born on October 3, 1947 to Richard and Juanita Deutman. Steve was a vital part of Ellis and Simpson Development for over 25 years, and spent many years contributing to the success of the company as Land Development Manager. Steve was...

Richard Dale Benjamin

Richard Dale Benjamin

Jul 6, 2021

Richard Dale Benjamin, 88, of Olathe, Kansas, passed away on Tuesday, July 6, 2021, at his home in Aberdeen Village. He was born on June 25, 1933, in Garnett, Kansas, to James "Spike" and Dorotha (Whaley) Benjamin.Richard was the third of six children of Spike and Dorotha and grew up on the family farm milking cows and tending fields. He...

John Joseph Crespi

John Joseph Crespi

Jul 6, 2021

John Joseph Crespi, 79, of Olathe, passed away on July 6, 2021 at Olathe Hospice House. He was born on February 9, 1942 to Louis and Eunice (Bowman) Crespi at San Francisco, California. John served in the US Army, retiring after 21 years of service. He then began a career in law enforcement, employed as a police officer in Barbers...

Larry W. Loyd

Larry W. Loyd

Jul 5, 2021

Larry Wayne Loyd, 61, of Olathe, KS passed away unexpectedly Monday July 5, 2021 at home.Larry was born September 16, 1959 in San Bernardino, California to James and Betty Loyd. Larry married his wife Brook on July 11th, 1986.Larry always had a smile on his face and was willing to give the shirt off his back for anyone needing help.Larry...

Ron O. Magee

Ron O. Magee

Jul 5, 2021

Ron Orion Magee (September 6, 1949 to July 5, 2021)Ron O. Magee was born September 6, 1949, the second of five sons, to Warren and Marilyn Magee. He attended Stanley schools and graduated from Stanley Rural High School in May of 1967. Ron was drafted into the Marine Corps and married his first wife, Teresa Weaver, before shipping out to...

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