Charles Evan Vining
Aug 30, 2020
Charles Evan Vining of Kansas City, KS passed away peacefully on Sunday August 30th, 2020 surrounded by family. Chuck was born August 20th, 1932 in Kansas City, MO to James and Edith Vining. Chuck was a Christian man, a son, a brother, a husband, a father of three, grandfather of six, and great grandfather of ten. His family lived in...
Joan L. Brown
Aug 28, 2020
Joan L. Brown , 93, of Olathe, ( formerly of Marysville, KS) passed away on August 28, 2020 at Benton House of Lenexa.She was born on October 9, 1926 to Herbert and Ruby (Selzer) Kendall at Tulsa, OK.She graduated from Baker University and was a member of Alpha Chi Omega sorority . It was here she met her future husband,...
Ralph Leon Martin
Aug 27, 2020
Ralph Leon Martin, 86, of Olathe was called home to his heavenly Father on Thursday, August 27th, 2020.He was born October 6, 1933, to Lester and Ella Marie (Drane) Martin in Topeka, Kansas. Ralph graduated from Seaman High School in 1951. He began his career working for the Santa Fe Railroad in Topeka. He also worked at the Kansas National...
Mary Lou Shoup
Aug 27, 2020
Mary Lou (Jordan) Shoup, 78, of Lee's Summit, MO, passed away on Thursday, August 27, 2020. She was born on August 30, 1941 in Louisburg, Kansas to John Jordan and Troy Bess (Jordan) Chapman.Mary attended Mulvane High School, Friends University in Wichita, KS and Kansas State University majoring in Art. Mary had a passion for painting, wood carving and weaving....
Robert Duane Huebner
Aug 25, 2020
Robert Duane Huebner, 91, passed away on Tuesday, August 25, 2020. He was born on March 4, 1929 in Taft, California to Robert and Maxine (Jesse) Huebner. Robert is survived by his two children, Christine Bailes of Grove OK and Genine Frey of Napa CA; five grandchildren, Robert Quinn of Overland Park KS, Michael Quinn of Overland Park KS, Douglas...
William Joseph Barbour
Aug 23, 2020
Rev. William Joseph "Joe" Barbour, 88, Lenexa, KS passed away Sunday, August 23, 2020 at Morningside Place in Overland Park, KS. Due to international travel restrictions imposed by Covid-19, a memorial service will be delayed until his son and family can travel from their missionary home in South Africa.Known by many in his adult life as "Brother Joe," he was...
Della Marie Jacot
Aug 22, 2020
Della Marie Jacot, 53, of Spring Hill, passed away on August 22, 2020 at the Kansas City Hospice House.To leave a special message or to share a memory of Della, please press the "Share Memories" button above.
Linda Marie Reffner
Aug 21, 2020
Linda Marie Reffner, 64, of Butler, Pennsylvania passed away on Friday, August 21, 2020 at the Overland Park Regional Medical Center in Overland Park, Kansas.She was born on April 17, 1956 to Earl and Mary (Protheroe) Hendershot in Allegheny County, PA. Prior to working as a Patient Transport for Butler Memorial Hospital, Linda worked as a lunch lady for the...
Gary Lynn Simmons
Aug 21, 2020
Gary Lynn Simmons, 73, of Olathe, Kansas, died at home on August 21, 2020, surrounded by his family. His wish to end his almost-ten-year battle with cancer quickly and painlessly was fulfilled. Now the universe will take care of him.He left behind a family well-versed in exactly how to fold bath towels, how to fill a room with laughter, how...
Doris Lucille Kehr
Aug 21, 2020
Doris Lucille Kehr, 87, of Olathe, KS, passed away on Friday, August 21, 2020 at Good Samaritan Nursing Center. She was born on January 16, 1933 to Howard and Leona (Ball) Bond at Kalvesta (Finney County), Kansas. In 1951, she married Emanuel "E.W." Kehr in Garden City, KS. He preceded her in death on Friday, January 10, 2020. Always supporting...
Alexander Arutyunyan
Aug 20, 2020
Alexander "Alex" Arutyunyan, 61, of Olathe passed away on August 20, 2020 at the Olathe Hospice House.He was born on April 29, 1959 to Armavir and Silva (Khachaturyan) Arutyunyan in Stepanakert.On July 26, 1987 he married Svetlana "Lana" Arutyunyan. In 1997 Alex, Lana, and their two eldest children made the move from Ukraine to the United States. Two years later,...
Michael Eber Copeland
Aug 20, 2020
Mayor Michael CopelandMichael Eber Copeland passed away peacefully at his home on August 20, 2020. He was born on February 12, 1962, in Redlands, California, to his beloved parents, Eber and Jo Copeland. He attended Lutheran High School in La Verne, California, where he excelled in academics and football. Mike's leadership and love of service blossomed as he participated in...
Frances A. Becker
Aug 20, 2020
Frances Ann Becker, 93, of Overland Park, Kansas, formerly of Greeley, Colorado, and Ripon, Wisconsin, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, August 20, 2020. She was born on August 2, 1927, in Fort Collins, Colorado, to Arthur and Helen Forbes. Fran graduated from Greeley High School in 1946. She asked Jesus into her heart as her...
Austin K. Lawrence
Aug 19, 2020
On Wednesday, August 19, 2020, Austin Lawrence passed away unexpectedly at the age of 24 years. Austin will be forever remembered by his precious son Tai, his parents Bryon Lawrence and Nicole Lawrence, and by his brothers and sister Mason, Hayden and Audrey. He will also be remembered by his grandparents, extended family and dear friends.The memorial service for Austin...
Lois Jean Sweeney
Aug 18, 2020
Lois Jean Sweeney, 80, of Overland Park, passed away on August 18, 2020 at the Overland Park Regional Medical Center. She was born on September 2, 1939 to Benjamin and Pearl (Lister) Diment in Battle Creek, IA. Lois graduated from West High School in June 1958 in Waterloo, IA. She went on to Business College, and later attended the University...
Claire Howlett
Aug 18, 2020
Josephine Claire Howlett, 89, of Olathe, passed away on August 18, 2020 at the Olathe Medical Center from COVID-19 after becoming ill on Thursday, August 13, 2020.She was born on February 22, 1931 to Joseph and Frances (Brummett) Kelso in Brownsville, TN.Claire worked in Cosmetic Sales for Dillards for 30 years, retiring in 1995.On November 12, 1950, she married Sterling...
Mark Scott Poelzl
Aug 17, 2020
Mark Scott Poelzl, 55, of Olathe, Kansas, passed away on Monday, August 17, 2020. He was born on October 2, 1964 in St. Louis, Missouri to John and Jane (Wunderlich) Poelzl. He was their second oldest child of four.Mark graduated from St. John Vianney High School in 1983 and went on to attend Benedictine College in Atchison, Kansas, graduating in...
Teneesha M. Hupp
Aug 16, 2020
Teneesha M. Hupp, 24, of Olathe, Ks passed away holding her mother's hand Sun. Aug 16 at Olathe Medical Center.Teneesha was born May 28, 1996 in Kansas City, Ks. she graduated from Lakemary School, Paola, Ks. Where she followed a traditional school day calendar and benefited from services & supports that were designed to meet her individualized educational needs. Teneesha...
Max Omer Dametz
Aug 16, 2020
Max Omer DaMetz, 96, passed to eternal life on August 16th, 2020.Max Omer DaMetz was born on his maternal grandmother's farm in Esbon, KS, to Hollis Omer and Emma Agnes Brezina DaMetz on October 11, 1923. He attended school at Bern, Esbon, and Mankato Elementary Schools, Winfield High School and graduated from Rosalia High School in 1941. He attended Southwestern...
Donald Eugene Arndt
Aug 15, 2020
Donald Eugene Arndt, 68, of Lenexa, (formerly of Topeka, KS) passed away on August 15, 2020 at Overland Park Regional Medical Center. He was born on May 20, 1952 to William and Leily (Deusch) Arndt at Fort Riley, KS. He graduated from Washburn Rural High School in 1970, where he was a member of the varsity football team. Donald had...
