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Remember. Honor. Teach. Thank you for visiting my personal Wreaths Across America page. Please click the red “Sponsor” button to purchase wreaths to be placed on veterans graves on December 19, 2026 at 11:00 am (Wreath Placement Immediately Following Ceremony) at De Soto Cemetery. Also, if you would like to Volunteer to participate in the wreath laying ceremony, please click the “Volunteer” button or click the "Invite" button to invite your family and friends to attend Wreaths Day with you. Thank you so much for supporting me, my Sponsorship Group, and Wreaths Across America.

Sponsor Wreaths

Click "Sponsor Wreaths" to sponsor a wreath and help us reach our goal of honoring every veteran at the cemetery.

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Click here if you would like to participate in the wreath laying ceremony on Wreaths Day at the cemetery.

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Karen Worcester reflects on 20 years of Wreaths Across America, and the continuing mission to Remember, Honor, Teach.

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Location Information

KSDSTC - De Soto Cemetery
31915 W 115th St
Olathe, KS 66061, United States
Click here for the De Soto Cemetery Page
Veteran Graves: 420
Coverage Goal: 420
Wreaths So Far: 271
Ceremony On: December 19, 2026 at 11:00 am
Ceremony At: 
Wreath Placement: Immediately Following Ceremony

Location Coordinator: Sherry Bowlin, Marie Ferguson

Directions to Cemetery

Navigation systems do an adequate job finding the cemetery. When you arrive, please follow the people and signs to the site of the ceremony itself.

Parking Instructions

Ample parking is available along the cemetery roads. Please remain on the designated roadways and navigate corners cautiously to prevent ground damage, especially when conditions are soft. Handicap parking is provided near the south end of the cemetery. Thank you for your cooperation.

Ceremony and Volunteer Information

We are happy that you are willing to help with our Wreath Across America ceremony at De Soto Cemetery. Please do not forget to register to volunteer! That way you will get all updates about the cemetery itself.

Here are some things to remember about the ceremony:

  • Everyone of all ages and backgrounds is welcome.
  • Please help ensure that all participants get the opportunity to place a wreath.
  • Please follow the location coordinators instructions on where to place wreaths, as well as "how" they should be placed.
  • We especially appreciate volunteers willing to help clean-up. Please check in with the location coordinator if you are interested in helping with the clean-up.

The most important thing to remember is to have a wonderful experience participating in the ceremony and thank you so much for helping Wreaths Across America achieve our mission to Remember, Honor and Teach.

Our Locations

KSDSTC - De Soto Cemetery

Welcome to KSDSTC - De Soto Cemetery and thank you deeply for helping us with our goal to honor as many veterans as possible on Wreaths Across America Day, December 19, 2026 (Wreath Placement Immediately Following Ceremony). Please click "View" to learn more about our effort or to volunteer to help or click "Sponsor" to purchase wreaths that will be laid on the graves of our fallen heroes by our loyal volunteers.