John Dennis Arterburn Jr.
Aug 14, 2020
John Dennis Arterburn Jr., age 60, passed away on August 14th in Denton, TX. He was born in Kansas City, Kansas on the 17th day of February 1960. He was a 1978 graduate of Olathe High and a dedicated Elevator Engineer of 41 years. He married Diane Arterburn (Harshman) on the 19th of May 1979. John was a charismatic, humorous,...
Simon Wilmot
Aug 13, 2020
Simon Scott Wilmot, 23, of Olathe, Kansas passed away on Thursday, August 13, 2020. He was born on June 29, 1997 in Comanesti, Romania and came home to Ken and Rhondi Wilmot in July 2000, in Eldridge, Iowa.Simon was excited to attend kindergarten in Burlington, Iowa, then moved to Marion, Iowa, where he was an active elementary and middle-school student...
Mike Wallace
Aug 12, 2020
Harold "Mike" Wallace, 66, of Overland Park, KS passed Wed. Aug 12, 2020 after a courageous battle with cancer.Mike was born November 19, 1953 in Neosho, MO to Harold and Mitzi Wallace. He graduated from Ottawa High in 1971. Mike then attended Emporia University and graduated with a master's degree in business and education. Mike began working in the Olathe...
Pedro Cruz-Herrera
Aug 11, 2020
Pedro Cruz-Herrera, 79, of Lenexa, KS, formerly of Carolina, Puerto Rico, passed away on August 11, 2020 at Villa St. Francis. He was born on June 29, 1941 to Ramon Cruz and Ramona Herrera in Carolina, Puerto Rico. Pedro worked as a Security Guard for the city hall in Carolina, Puerto Rico . He enjoyed fishing, gardening, watching action movies...
Jack Leon Bynum
Aug 11, 2020
Jack Leon Bynum, 93, of Olathe, KS, passed away on August 11th, 2020 at his residence.He was born on October 21, 1926 to Virgil and Louise (Stinson) Bynum in Brownfield, TX. He joined the United States Navy near the end of World War II. Following his honorable discharge, he attended Southern Methodist University and graduated with a degree in Accounting.After...
Diane Marie (Harpold) Smith
Aug 11, 2020
Diane Marie Harpold, born January 11, 1941 to Don Elston Harpold and Annalise Pearl Pryor in Nevada, MO. Diane moved to Shawnee, KS in early life. Diane went to Hocker Grove Elementary School and Shawnee Mission North High School graduating in 1959. Diane attended KC Business School and then worked for Waddell and Reed. Diane was united in marriage to...
Matthew Owens
Aug 10, 2020
Matthew Paul Owens, 50, of Olathe, passed away on August 10, 2020 at his home.He was born on May 22, 1970 to Homer and Susan (Hutton) Owens in Olathe, KS.Matthew worked as an Auto-Body Technician for Dales Body Shop from 1988 - 2005.He enjoyed riding his harley, spending time with his kids and grandson, working on cars and body work,...
Ruth Ann Oatman
Aug 10, 2020
Ruth Ann Oatman, 67, of Olathe, passed away Monday, August 10, 2020, at Villa St. Francis in Olathe, KS.She was born December 21, 1952, to Marvin and Gene (Seaton) White in Springfield, Missouri. Ruth attended Parkview High School and Penn Valley Community College. She most recently worked for Children's Mercy Hospital and was a member of Prince of Peace Catholic...
Gordon Dean Degraffenreid
Aug 8, 2020
Gordon Dean DeGraffenreid, 77, of Olathe, KS passed to his heavenly home on Saturday, August 8, 2020. He was born on June 21, 1943 in Lake Ozark, MO to Gerald and Mary DeGraffenreid. He and his wife, JoAnn (Adams), celebrated their 54th wedding anniversary in May of 2020.Gordon attended Missouri Valley College, and received this Masters Degree from Pittsburg State...
Laura Kay Park
Aug 7, 2020
Laura Kay (Scherman) Park, 43, of Overland Park, passed away on August 7, 2020. She was born on November 28, 1976 to Daniel Joseph Scherman and Glenda Kay (Reed) Wilson in Paola, KS. Laura married Jason Michael Park on May 20, 2000 in Olathe, KS.Laura is survived by her husband, Jason; three daughters, Taylor Park, Kyndal Park and Brooke Park,...
Verlin Dean Goss
Aug 6, 2020
Verlin Dean Goss, 75, of Olathe, Kansas, passed away on Thursday, August 6, 2020. He was born on November 29, 1944 in Garden City, Kansas to Orie and Kathleen (Miller) Goss.Verlin grew up in Garden City Kansas. He moved to the Kansas City area around 1965. He began a career in the Trucking business. He worked at Grave's Truckline which...
Marjorie L. Stoner
Aug 6, 2020
Marjorie Loree Stoner, 85, formerly of Olathe, passed away on August 6, 2020 in Fontana, KS. She was surrounded by family that loved her and was able to spend the day prior enjoying a BBQ with her great grand children. She was born on February 18, 1935 to James and Mildred (Sharp) Johns at Osawatomie, KS. She was one of...
Neil Albert Rose
Aug 3, 2020
Neil Albert Rose, 73, of Olathe, KS went to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Chris on August 3, 2020 at Olathe Hospice House.He was born on June 20, 1947 to William Albert and Lulu Elmina (Dowling) Rose in Wayne, Nebraska.On February 15, 1969, he married Marsha Diann Blue, and after several military stations they made their home in...
Kent Croft
Jul 31, 2020
On Friday, July 31, 2020, Kent Allen Croft, loving husband and caring father to three children passed away from surgical complications at age 68. Kent was born on December 14, 1951 in Portland, Indiana to George Allen and Evelyn Lucille Croft. Kent and his wife Terry were married for 48 loving years. Kent graduated from Marion (IN) High School in...
Rev. Korattukudy Varghese
Jul 30, 2020
Pastor Paul Varghese left Kerala, India in his early twenties and joined Operation Mobilization for gospel missions. Soon after that stint, he started Navajeevan Dhara with a vision to evangelize remote villages in North India through music and gospel. This motivated him to travel with a music team across the North Indian states of Bihar, Gujarat, Maharashtra, and other surrounding...
Amy C. Chapman
Jul 30, 2020
Amy Catherine Chapman, 51, of Overland Park, KS passed Thursday, July 30, 2020. A celebration of her life will be 11AM Saturday, August 8, 2020 at Westminster United Presbyterian Church in Emporia, KS.Amy was born June 7, 1969 in Tokyo, Japan to Lou and Mary Fraas. Amy grew up in Topeka Kansas where she attended Most Pure Heart of Mary...
Haydeã© Concha
Jul 30, 2020
Haydeé Reneé Concha, 77, of Olathe, passed away on July 30, 2020 at her home. She was born on January 26, 1943 to Cesar Concha Iberico and Teresa Alegre Robles in Lima Peru. Haydee worked as a librarian in the engineering department with Petroleos del Peru.She was a member of the Iqueño Basketball team in Peru and enjoyed playing basketball,...
Dana Cooper
Jul 29, 2020
Dana Cooper, age 76, of Gardner/Olathe, KS, passed away on July 29, 2020. Dana was born July 26, 1944 to William Michael (Dub) and Henrietta (Korky) Youngbloodin Alexandria, Virginia. She was preceded in death by her father Dub Youngblood, mother Korky Youngblood, and her younger brother Rob Youngblood.Dana grew up in Prairie Village, Kansas. After graduating High school she attended...
Joan M. Thompson
Jul 27, 2020
Joan M. Thompson, 66 of Olathe, KS passed away in her sleep July 27, 2020. Cremation is planned, service information will be announced later. She worked for AT&T for 31 years and is survived by her husband Steve, daughter Monica Thompson-Kibbee and husband Lee and granddaughter Lilly.To leave a message of condolence for Joan's family, or to share a special...
Dr. W. Martin
Jul 26, 2020
Dr. Anthony "Tony" W. Martin, 79, of Overland Park, Kansas, passed away peacefully on July 26, 2020. He was born on August 3, 1940 in Wichita, Kansas to William and Beryl (Ely) Martin.Tony grew up in Belle Plain, KS and graduated from Belle Plain High School. He went on to attend the University of Kansas and Emporia State University. Tony...
