Obituaries

Adela Ortiz Damian

Adela Ortiz Damian

Feb 9, 2026

Adela Ortiz Damian nació el 18 de Enero de 1937 en Guanajuato, Mexico. El 9 de Febrero de 2026, en su hogar en Kansas City, Kansas, entregó su último aliento mientras rezaba el rosario, rodeada del amor de su familia.

Descansando bajo el manto de Nuestra Madre Santísima, hoy goza de la paz eterna.

Fue precedida en la muerte por su madre,...

Adela Ortiz Damian

Adela Ortiz Damian

Feb 9, 2026

Adela Ortiz Damian was born on January 18, 1937, in Guanajuato, Mexico. On February 9, 2026, she took her last breath while praying the rosary, surrounded by the love of her family in her home in Kansas City, Kansas.

Resting under the mantle of Our Blessed Mother, she now finds eternal peace.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Sidronia Damian;...

Edward "Ed" F. Kovac

Edward "Ed" F. Kovac

Feb 8, 2026

Ed Kovac passed away peacefully on February 8, 2026 surrounded by his family. He was born in Kansas City, Kansas, where he lived until 1972, when he and his beloved wife, Diana, moved to Overland Park, Kansas, where they made their home and raised their family.

Ed was born to Edward J. Kovac and Alice Wrobleski Kovac. He was preceded in...

Sally Marie Cooper

Sally Marie Cooper

Feb 6, 2026

Sally Marie Cooper, 93, of Olathe, Kansas, passed away peacefully of natural causes on February 6,

2026, at her home in Olathe. A devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend to many,

Sally will be remembered most for her humor, honesty, and boundless love for her family.

Born on January 30, 1933, in Malone, New York, Sally was the eldest of ten children born...

Stephanie Lund Shepard

Stephanie Lund Shepard

Feb 6, 2026

Stephanie Shepard passed away at the age of 59 years on February 06, 2026.

Born at Shawnee Mission Hospital in Merriam, Kansas she was the daughter of George and Jann Lund of Leawood, Kansas.  She graduated college from Emporia State University with a Masters Degree in Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling in December of 1992 and worked as a case manager and child...

Jeanette Irene Williams

Jeanette Irene Williams

Feb 6, 2026

Jeanette Irene Williams was born on December 5th, 1944, to Mabel and Paul Byfield at the Allen County Hospital in Iola, KS. She was married to Lawrence Williams, who preceded her in death. She is also preceded in death by her parents, Mabel and Paul Byfield. Jeanette Williams passed away on February 6th, 2026, at 10:00 am at the age...

Vickie Kellem

Vickie Kellem

Feb 4, 2026

Vickie Kellem, 71 lived in olathe all her life. Passed February 4th, 2026. Is survived by 1 daughter, Autrica Paul and son-in-law Tony Paul.

She also had 9 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren and 1 grandchildren on the way. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She cared for everyone and had many friends and family will miss her.

Pamela Jean Thompson

Pamela Jean Thompson

Jan 29, 2026

Pamela Jean Thompson, 57, of Kansas City, Kansas passed away after a long hard-fought illness on Thursday, January 29, 2026 at the University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City, Kansas.

Pam was born in 1968 to William and Betty Sager in Kansas City, Kansas. She loved Hello Kitty and swimming and was a servant of the Lord. Pam grew up...

Allen Richard LeBourveau

Allen Richard LeBourveau

Jan 27, 2026

We remember Allen Richard LeBourveau, whose steadfast care and love for his family was known to all. Allen passed away peacefully at home on January 27 at the age of 89.

Allen was born in New York City on February 9, 1936. He attended Morris High School in the Bronx before proudly serving in the United States Navy from 1954 -...

John O. Beaudoin

John O. Beaudoin

Jan 26, 2026

John O. Beaudoin, 84, of Gardner, Kansas, joined our heavenly father on January 26, 2026, at Homestead of Eudora, KS under Hospice Care.

Visitation will be held from 9am - 9:40am, Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at St. John Paul II Catholic Church, 18335 W. 168th Terr., Olathe, KS 66062. Funeral Mass will be at 10:00 am, followed by immediate burial after...

Judy Lynette Jordan

Judy Lynette Jordan

Jan 25, 2026

Judy Jordan passed away at the age of 67 years on January 25, 2026. Born in Oberlin, Kansas she was the daughter of Eugene Wurm and Beverly Smith. She graduated college from York University of Nebraska and worked as a CNA for 25 years at Good Samaritan Center, as well as an editor at the Oberlin Herald for several years.

Judy...

Jeanne M Cummings

Jeanne M Cummings

Jan 24, 2026

Jeanne M Cummings passed away Saturday, January 24, 2026, at Villa Saint Francis.  Jeanne was born in Marysville, KS to Wilfred and Mary Cohorst on February 18, 1947. She was united in marriage to Paul V Cummings on September 20, 1969 in Marysville, KS.

Jeanne is survived by sister Roberta Anthony, sister-in-law Rosemary Cohorst. Brothers-in-laws Mike, Bill, and Steve Cummings, Ron...

Georgia "Gees" Rouse Dringman

Georgia "Gees" Rouse Dringman

Jan 23, 2026

It is with profound sadness that we announce our beloved Georgia “Gees” Rouse Dringman, 80, of Kansas City, KS, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 23rd, 2026, with family by her side. A celebration of life will be announced soon.

Born in Kansas City, MO, on March 25th, 1945, Georgia attended Turner High School. She devoted 30+ years to J&J asphalt...

Hugo Luis Cruz Antunez

Hugo Luis Cruz Antunez

Jan 21, 2026

Hugo Luis Cruz Atunez, 50, of Topeka, Kansas passed away peacefully surrounded by family on January 21, 2026 at Kansas City Hospice House in Kansas City, Missouri. Private family services with burial in Ejido el Galaneno, Mexico.

Patricia "Patty" Antoinette Robison

Patricia "Patty" Antoinette Robison

Jan 20, 2026

Patricia “Patty” Antoinette Hagee Robison passed peacefully on January 20, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of faith, family, and love that spanned generations.

Patty grew up in a large family with strong Oklahoma roots and deeply held family values. Her mother, Arpa Antoinette Precure Hagee, was the youngest of twelve siblings. Antoinette’s father traveled to Oklahoma by train from Pennsylvania during...

Emery Jensen

Emery Jensen

Jan 20, 2026

Emery Jensen, 83, of Lenexa, Kansas, passed away on January 20, 2026. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at Glad Tidings Assembly of God Church, 1315 N. 64th Street, Kansas City, Kansas, Friday, January 30 at 2:30 PM. A private burial will be in Resurrection Catholic Cemetery, Lenexa, Kansas.

Emery is now in the arms of his Lord and...

Monica Yang

Monica Yang

Jan 16, 2026

Monica Yang was born on October 11, 1950 in Xiang Khouang, Laos and passed away peacefully on January 16, 2026 in Kansas City, Kansas (USA). Her father’s name is Xia Shoua Her and mother is Chia Paoker Yang. She’s the 2nd daughter in the family. She has 3 sisters (Chao(x); Paaj Lauj Muas), Choua (Somboon Muas), Crystal (Nyaj Zoov Thoj)...

Francisco Lee Rodriguez, Sr. "Lee Rod"

Francisco Lee Rodriguez, Sr. "Lee Rod"

Jan 15, 2026

Francisco Lee Rodriguez "Lee Rod" passed away January 15th, 2026. Lee was born in Dearborn, MI on January 8th 1970 to Fernando and Patricia (Sprague) Rodriguez. He lived in Detroit, Michigan until the age 5. He grew up in Independence, MO and graduated from Fort Osage High School in 1988. He attended college and played baseball at Crowder College, Taft...

Maria Guadalupe Jimenez Huizar

Maria Guadalupe Jimenez Huizar

Jan 13, 2026

María Jiménez Huizar, nacida el 10 de diciembre de 1960, partió de este mundo el 13 de enero de 2026, dejando un profundo vacío en los corazones de todos los que tuvimos el privilegio de conocerla y amarla.

María fue la mejor mamá, esposa, hermana y abuelita. Su vida estuvo marcada por el amor incondicional que entregó a su familia. Disfrutaba...

Jesus Rodolfo Marquez

Jesus Rodolfo Marquez

Jan 12, 2026

Jesus Rodolfo Marquez, 51, of Kansas City, passed away peacefully on January 12, 2026, surrounded by loved ones. Known affectionately as "Rodolfo," he will be remembered for his loving heart, strength, and quiet dedication to his family. He leaves behind his loving partner, Bertha Marquez, and their three children, Rodolfo Marquez, Mayra Marquez, and Sandra Marquez.

Born on May 13, 1974,...