Olathe, KS Obituaries

Linda Sue Lawson was born on June 12, 1947, in Wichita, Kansas. She passed away on February 9, 2026, at the age of 78. Linda was a resident of Olathe, Kansas.

Donald Lee Lobner, a beloved resident of Lenexa, Kansas, passed away on February 10, 2026, at the age of 92. Born on December 11, 1933, Donald was a cherished and devoted individual, known for his gen...

Norzafarin (Zarin) Wedel was born on April 29, 1972, and passed away on February 7, 2026. She was a devoted wife, mother, and friend whose love for family and helping others defined her life. Zarin i...

Patrick Michael Madden, born on March 17, 1958, passed away on February 3, 2026, at the age of 67. He was a resident of Topeka, Kansas. A funeral service will be held at Strate Funeral Home, located ...

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Marlene Murphy, who left this world on February 4, 2026. She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her. Marlene was born on September 19, 1936,...

Josephine Adair Lepore, known affectionately as OJ, passed away on January 31, 2026, at the age of 93. Born on November 6, 1932, in Los Angeles, CA, she grew up in Houston, TX, and eventually settled ...

Catherine M. Murphy, born December 14th, 1961, in Brooklyn, New York, passed away in Olathe, Kansas, surrounded by her husband of 41 years and their three children. She will be remembered for the wond...

Mary Katherine “Kathy” Croskey, age 77, passed away peacefully on January 27, 2026. She was born on November 26, 1948, in Kansas City, Kansas, to Edward Joseph Nasternak and Helen Marie Rodina. Kathy...

Barb was born in Morganton North Carolina on July 9,1951. She moved frequently in her childhood, first to New Haven MI where she said yes to Jesus on an Easter Sunday at 8 years old. She lived in Loog...

Jennifer Phuong Nguyen, age 69, passed away on January 20, 2026 in DeSoto, Kansas. She was surrounded by loved ones at the time of her passing. Born on December 26, 1956, in Saigon, Vietnam, Jennifer ...

In Loving Memory of William Eric Gates Born: March 14, 1964 — Romulus, Michigan (Wayne County) Died: January 24, 2026 — Azria Health Age: 61 With heavy and broken hearts, we announce the passing of...

Ruth A Doak, born on May 12, 1939, passed away on January 22, 2026, at the age of 86. Ruth was a resident of Olathe, Kansas.

Yesenia Martinez Lezma, age 50, of Olathe, Kansas passed away on Wednesday, January 14, 2026. A visitation for Yesenia will be held Thursday, January 22, 2026 from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM at McGilley & F...

Audrey Joan Lankenau, a beloved and cherished resident of Olathe, Kansas, passed away on January 19, 2026, at the age of 95. Born on August 13, 1930, Audrey was known for her generous, humorous, and t...

David Oliver Wendeln, born on February 5, 1946, passed away on January 15, 2026, at the age of 79. David was a resident of Columbia, Missouri.

Eunice Ardythe (Ardy) Kolb, 85, of Olathe was surrounded by her family when she passed away on Tuesday, January 13, 2026. Ardy Kolb was born on June 28, 1940, to Theda Merle and Elmer Wilford Bening...

Kathryn Anne Prim, born on June 24, 1962, passed away on January 10, 2026, at the age of 63.

Mary Ellen Auldridge, age 78, of Olathe, Kansas, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 9, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. She is now at peace with the Lord and no longer suffering. She was...

Dorothy Jean Shuler, age 65, born Dorothy Jean Smelser, was born on March 18, 1960, and peacefully ascended to heaven on January 8, 2026, in Olathe, Kansas, surrounded by love. Dorothy grew up in and...

James David Thode was born on September 28, 1942, in Fort Dodge. He passed away on January 6, 2026, at the age of 83. He was a resident of Olathe, Kansas.

Addison Nicole Askew, beloved daughter of Nicholas and Jessica Askew, passed away on January 3rd, 2026, at the age of 17. She was born on May 28th, 2008, in Merriam, KS, and grew up in Olathe, KS. Ad...

Helen Jane Roberts, a beloved and kind-hearted individual, passed away on January 5, 2026, at the age of 89. Born on October 28, 1936, Helen was a devoted and selfless woman known for her compassion a...

Ireene Jepkoech Tanui, born on March 13, 1996, passed away on January 2, 2026, at the age of 29. A visitation will be held on January 13, 2026, from 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm at Neema Community Church, loca...

Philip Farrell O'Day, aged 73, passed away on January 2, 2026. He was born on December 27, 1952. Philip was a resident of Centralia, Missouri.

Michael LaVerne Ganoe Sr., a resident of Olathe, Kansas, passed away peacefully on January 2nd, 2026, at the age of 71. Born on January 31st, 1954, in Coggan, Iowa, to Doris and LaVerne Ganoe, Michael...

Donna Dalton was born May 26, 1946, in Springfield, Missouri, to loving parents Ralph and Lucille Bowden and passed from this life December 31, 2025. Donna was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, si...

Howard Michael Payne passed away on December 27, 2025, at the age of 78. Howard was born on September 10, 1947. He was a resident of Olathe, Kansas.

Doris P. Purcell, 84, of Olathe, KS, went to be with the Lord she faithfully whom she faithfully served on December 26, 2025. Doris was born on June 1, 1941 to Faye Crosby and Alice (Burton) Crosby i...

Manuel Aquino Jr, 65, of Kansas City, MO, passed away Thursday, December 25, 2025. He was born to Manuel Sr. and Ramona (Reyes) Aquino on Good Friday in 1960. He attended Guardian Angels Grade School,...

William Dewayne Kabel (Known and loved by all as Papa) William Dewayne Kabel passed peacefully at home on December 23 at 6:50 p.m., with his wife, children, and grandchildren by his side. William D...

Martin Ray Carey, a dear father,  passed away on December 20, 2025. He was a hardworking man with a generous heart who was always willing to lend a hand to anyone in need. Helping others wasn’t just s...

Kelvin Lenin Ayala Cartagena passed away on December 14, 2025, at the age of 28. He was born on May 24, 1997.

Henry Louisa, Jr. was born on May 8, 1943, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and passed away on December 20, 2025. He was the beloved son of Henry A. Louisa, Sr. and Irene Pividore. Hank proudly served in...

Jon Netson, 72, of Shawnee, Kansas, and formerly of Manhattan, died peacefully on December 18, 2025, after a nearly two-year battle with pancreatic cancer. Jon was a beloved husband, father, and Pampa...

Shirley Yvonne Yates, a beloved and cherished individual, passed away on December 18, 2025, at the age of 90. "Yvonne", as she was known by her family and friends was born on August 7, 1935, in Howard...

Elizabeth “Peggy” Lux, 87, of Olathe, Kansas, passed away on Tuesday, December 16, 2025. She was born on April 26, 1938, in McAlester, Oklahoma. She was called Peggy from a young age, and when people ...

Gary Lynn Banaka, a brave, generous, hard-working and honest man passed away on Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at the age of 81. He was a resident of Olathe, Kansas, where he was known for his humorous, k...

Gwen Ann Ellenbecker, 63, passed away in her home surrounded by the family who loved her the most, on December 14th, 2025. Gwen grew up in Gettysburg, South Dakota, where she later met her husband Mi...

Todd A. Leiker, 65, passed away at his home from complications of several medical conditions on December 12, 2025. Todd was born to Francis (Bud) and Jean Leiker in Olathe, KS.  He was a lifelong resi...

Richard Parker Taylor, born on May 1, 1948, in Kansas City, passed away on December 12, 2025, at the age of 77. He was a resident of Shawnee, Kansas.

Eugene McCullough, a beloved and cherished individual, passed away on December 6, 2025, at the age of 92. Born in Isabella, Missouri, on September 19, 1933, to Rev. Charles Monroe McCullough and Corde...

Robert Wayne Skaggs has returned to the arms of his heavenly father shortly after his 76th birthday on December 5, 2025. A lifelong Jayhawk fan, Bob attended the University of Kansas on a ROTC scho...

Phillip Scott O'Hara, a beloved resident of Olathe, Kansas, passed away on November 29, 2025, at the age of 22. Phillip was born on October 31, 2003, in Salina, Kansas and was known for his selfless, ...

Carol Ann Moyer, age 80, passed away peacefully on December 1, 2025. She was born on April 2, 1945, in Kansas City, Missouri, to Hubert and Maxine Jacobs. Carol lived a life filled with creativity, c...

Heaven welcomed a kind and faithful servant; one who will paint the skies, cascading waterfalls, and dot the meadows with wildflowers. LeAnn Marlene Hagena Eltze passed away on November 29, 2025, aft...

Daniel Leon Jackson, born on December 20, 1994, passed away on November 21, 2025, at the age of 30. Daniel was a resident of Grandview, Missouri.

.Henry Lynn Plowman, known as "Lynn", passed away on November 20, 2025, at the age of 78. Born on April 15th, 1947, in Jefferson County Hospital Fairfield, Iowa. He was the son of Henry Fredrick Plowm...

Soni Masters, a beloved mother and grandmother and faithful resident of Spring Hill, KS, passed away on November 17, 2025, at the age of 86. Born on December 31, 1938, Soni grew up in Shawnee Mission,...

Robert Louis Otte, 88, of Overland Park, Kansas, passed away peacefully on November 17, 2025, in Kansas City, Missouri at St. Luke’s Hospital. Born on April 6, 1937, in York, Nebraska, Bob lived a lon...

Donna Louise Groszek, a beloved resident of Olathe, Kansas, passed away on November 4, 2025, at the age of 67. Born on March 12, 1958, Donna was cherished by all who knew her for her compassionate, de...