Jeanne Dawn Chaple, 78, passed away on October 24, 2025, at Antioch Valley Assisted Living in Overland Park, Kansas. Jeanne was born February 5, 1947, in Marysville, Kansas. She graduated from Marysville High School and Kansas State University. She met and married Rene Chaple at K-State and they had one daughter, Michelle. They spent many years living in and around Wichita, Kansas. After Rene’s passing in 2006, Jeanne moved to Overland Park to be near her parents.
Jeanne worked as a secretary for several years and spent many more as a home maker. She enjoyed various arts and crafts. She created beautiful stained-glass projects in her workshop at her home in Wichita. After moving to Overland Park, she enjoyed crocheting, and she and her mom made countless blankets and hats as gifts and to donate to several charities. Jeanne loved the cat and dogs in her life, especially her last dog, Bailey, who she travelled to New York to adopt from a rescue organization.
Jeanne was preceded in death by her husband, Rene, sister, Patti Jo Meinecke, and nephew Bryce Gaffar.
Left to cherish her memory is daughter Michelle (Michael) de la Garza, granddaughter Alexandra de la Garza, parents Vance and Marjorie Meinecke, bothers Rick and Bob (Jackie) Meinecke, sister Janet (Bob) Gaugh; nieces and nephews Iljana (Giuseppe) Lucarelli, Sabaria (JD) Christie, Vance Gaffar, Alyschia Gaffar, and cousin and lifelong friend Sharon Senger.
There will be a private family ceremony and burial in Wichita with her beloved husband.
The family would like to thank all the wonderful caregivers at Antioch Valley/Rose Estates for taking such good care of Jeanne, allowing her to enjoy her last years in her assisted living apartment. Jeanne loved being a part of the community and enjoyed the activities, musicians and special events. We would like to give a special thank you to Becky for all the ways you helped Jeanne and us over the years.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to Always & Furever Midwest Animal Sanctuary, 23595 West 223rd Street, Spring Hill, Kansas 66083, Johnson County Meals on Wheels, or reach out to an assisted living or nursing home facility to volunteer or provide something special for a resident(s).
