Obituaries

Karen Combs Chisholm

Karen Combs Chisholm

Sep 12, 2021

"[…] as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord." -Joshua 24:15Karen (Beth) Combs Chisholm, 61, of Spring Hill, Kansas, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 12, 2021, at Olathe Medical Center, surrounded by her family.Karen was born May 20, 1960, to James D. and Valeria Combs, at St Mary's Hospital in Centralia, Illinois. She grew up in...

Mary Ann Schaeffer

Mary Ann Schaeffer

Sep 11, 2021

Mary Ann was born in St. Louis, Missouri to Edward B. (Rapley) Pauley and Minnie Una(Evans) Pauley. She had a younger brother, Edward Pauley (Sonny), who predeceasedher.Mary Ann lived in Clinton, Missouri and Lawrence, Kansas as a girl, graduating fromLawrence High School. She met Jack Schaeffer, who was a student attending KU. Hewrote love letters to her while he was...

Vicky Lynn (Bever) Morrow

Vicky Lynn (Bever) Morrow

Sep 10, 2021

Vicky Lynn (Bever) Morrow was born in Salida, Colorado, on April 23,1960, and passed on September 10, 2021. Vicky is survived by her mother, Mary Jane Bever; brother, Scott Bever; husband, Cameron Morrow; two daughters, Chante and Danya; two sons in law, Rick and Will; and her 23 grandchildren, Triston, Jivonna, Janaya, Kaitlyn, Shadan, Jadyn, Asia, Kyron, Hadassah, Nesanet, Ben,...

Ethel Elaine Rogers

Ethel Elaine Rogers

Sep 8, 2021

On Wednesday, September 8, 2021, Elaine Rogers passed away at her home in Wellsville, Kansas from dementia and Parkinson's complications. Her loving husband of 61 years was by her side, singing Amazing Grace.Ethel Elaine Rogers was born November 16, 1943, to Emilee "Lavon" and Harry Herbert Hickock, in Lawrence Kansas, where she grew up. She met her husband, Bill Rogers,...

Daniel Wayne Cundiff

Daniel Wayne Cundiff

Sep 7, 2021

Daniel Wayne Cundiff, 57, of Overland Park, Kansas, passed away September 7, 2021 at Overland Park Regional Medical Center.He was born January 13, 1964 to Harvey and Dyana (Ketchum) Cundiff at Kansas City, MO.Dan worked as a Salesperson for Hendrick Lexus of Merriam.On September 8, 2016, he married Marissa Miller and they made their home in Overland Park, Kansas.He enjoyed...

Patricia Ann Bloemker

Patricia Ann Bloemker

Sep 7, 2021

Patricia Ann "Patty" Barba was born on October 22, 1946 in Kansas City, Missouri. She was the daughter of the late Joe and Rose Barba. She attended St. John's school in Kansas City and graduated from Glennon High School in 1964. She was a graduate of the University of Missouri Kansas City and held a Masters in Education from MidAmerica...

Zachariah Lawrence Espinoza

Zachariah Lawrence Espinoza

Sep 6, 2021

Zachariah "Zack" Lawrence Espinoza passed away unexpectedly on September 6, 2021. He was born August 30, 2003 in Overland Park, KS. He lived his entire life here as well. Zack loved to spend time with his friends, enjoyed camping and other outdoor activities, and he loved animals. He owned one turtle named Chicken and one cat named Jelly Bean. Many...

Johnny Bernard Heston

Johnny Bernard Heston

Sep 5, 2021

Johnny B. Heston passed away on September 5th, 2021 at 3:15 am in Olathe, Kansas.Born in 1957 to John and Rose Heston in Des Moines Iowa, he grew up with an older and younger sister on the family farm in Derby, Iowa. In 1977, Johnny graduated from AIB in Des Moines with a degree in Accounting and Computer Programming. In...

Merle C. Schmidt

Merle C. Schmidt

Sep 5, 2021

Merle Schmidt of Olathe, KS passed away on Sunday, September 5, 2021 surrounded by his family.Merle was born and raised in Sioux Falls, SD. After graduating from Washington High School in 1949, he took a position at International Harvester Company (IH). He was drafted into the Army and sent to Korea in 1952 where he served as the company clerk...

Evelyn Marie Steele

Evelyn Marie Steele

Sep 3, 2021

She had a pep in her step,A song in her soul,A saying for the moment,A dance in her feet,A drink in her glass,A prayer on her heartAnd boundless love for her family. Melanie Miller, granddaughterOn September 3rd, our beloved mother, Evelyn Steele, passed away peacefully. She was born Evelyn Marie Coleman on June 3rd, 1931. She is survived by three...

Willis Gene Neal

Willis Gene Neal

Sep 1, 2021

Willis Gene Neal, 82, of Overland Park, KS, passed away on the 1st of September, 2021. On the 30th of June, 1939, Willis was born to Jesse Glen Neal and Bessie Omelia Neal (Smith) in Great Bend, KS, but was raised in nearby Hoisington, KS.Willis worked as a teacher for the Shawnee Mission School District from 1962 until his retirement...

Eloise Joann Brink

Eloise Joann Brink

Sep 1, 2021

JoAnn Carpenter Brink died on September 1, 2021. She was born October 14, 1932 in Kansas City, Kansas. She attended schools in Kansas City, Kansas, Wellsville, Kansas and Ottawa University, Ottawa, Kansas.She married James L. Bachelor in 1951. He predeceased her in 1980. They are survived by two sons, Tom Bachelor and Jeffrey Bachelor of Olathe, Kansas. She married William...

Gerald Cox

Gerald Cox

Aug 30, 2021

Gerald Allan Cox passed into Heaven on Monday, August 30th in Overland Park, Kansas, following a battle with cancer and pneumonia. Gerald was born on 1/28/1929 in Farragut, Iowa to parents Elmer Cox and Victoria Atwood Cox. Gerald married his wife and life-partner of over 70 years, Vivian (Kowitz) Cox at Helena, Missouri in 1950. Together they raised two children,...

Adelene (Wiglesworth) Decker

Adelene (Wiglesworth) Decker

Aug 30, 2021

Adelene (Wiglesworth) Decker, 93, went home to Jesus on August 30, 2021.The seventh of 10 children, Adelene was born to Grover Cleveland and Charlotte Ruth (Yulich) Wiglesworth on December 19, 1927 at home in Kansas City, Kansas. She grew up in Kansas City and graduated from Rosedale High School in 1946. In her youth, she worked at Forum Cafeteria, Folgers...

Taylor Alexander Thorup

Taylor Alexander Thorup

Aug 30, 2021

Taylor Alexander Thorup, 33, of Overland Park, passed away on August 30, 2021 at home surrounded by family. He was born on November 3, 1987 to James and Kim (Grabau) Thorup at Olathe, KS. Taylor worked in Information Technology for Olathe Public Schools, the University of Kansas, and most recently the PQ Corporation. On December 12, 2012 , he married...

Phonethongpane Sirivongxay

Phonethongpane Sirivongxay

Aug 30, 2021

Phonethongpane Sirivongxay, age 83, passed away August 30, 2021. Please click on the "Share Memories" button above to leave a message for the family.To view the funeral service, click on the video below:

Sarah Christine Jurgens

Sarah Christine Jurgens

Aug 29, 2021

Sarah Christine (Bonebrake) Jurgens, 40, of Olathe, passed away on August 29, 2021 at home surrounded by her family. Sarah fought until the very end exceeding expectations at every step, just like she has for the last 4 years battling cancer and for that matter her whole life. Sarah lived her life like a portion of a verse from 1...

Catharine Leigh Vail

Catharine Leigh Vail

Aug 28, 2021

After a short illness, Cathy Vail went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on August 28th, 2021.Cathy was born July 16th, 1962 to Carolyn and Robert Barnes. After graduating from Roswell High School in Roswell, Ga, she attended Georgia Baptist School of Nursing with visions of becoming a nurse. Those dreams changed when she met the love...

Tracy A. Brown

Tracy A. Brown

Aug 27, 2021

Tracy Allen Brown, age 57, passed away in Olathe, Kansas on August 27, 2021. Tracy was born December 13, 1963, in Kansas City, Kansas.Tracy was raised in Paola, Kansas for most of his life. He attended Lakemary Center of Paola, Kansas and graduated in 1985. He worked at Johnson County Developmental Support Group for several years. He started working at...

James Arthur Jacques

James Arthur Jacques

Aug 27, 2021

James A. Jacques of Overland Park, age 77, passed away Friday, August 27, 2021. He is survived by the love of his life, Carroll Kellerman Jacques. Just last week they celebrated 58 years of marriage. Jim graduated from Wichita State University and had a successful career as a Certified Public Accountant. Of his many accomplishments he was most proud of...

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