Obituaries

Jan 26, 2026

Carolyn Sue Morrison Welch was born on March 5, 1944, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, to Florine and Jim Morrison. She was the second youngest of five children, growing up alongside two brothers and two sisters.

Carolyn spent her early years in Oklahoma City. After graduating from high school, she attended business school, during which time she welcomed her first son, Richard...

Jan 22, 2026

Thomas “Tom” Train, age 83, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 22, 2026,

surrounded by family.

Tom was born on August 10, 1942, to Irene and Fernie Train. Growing up in Lindsborg,

KS, Tom discovered his love for sports, a passion that followed him to Kansas State

University, where he spent his freshman year playing basketball. He later attended and

graduated from Bethany College in...

Jan 24, 2026

Donna Joan Dearmore, 76, of Overland Park, KS passed away peacefully in Lenexa, KS on January 24th, 2026 surrounded by her family.

Donna was born on October 3rd, 1949, in Wichita, KS. Donna graduated from Marion HS and went on to graduate from Brown Mackie School of Business. Before any career was able to take off, she welcomed her first child...

Jan 29, 2026

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Jan 2, 2026

Steven Ray Lofquist passed away peacefully in Round Rock, Texas on January 2nd, 2026, at the age of 73. Steve was an Overland Park, Kansas native, born to Ramona and Carl Lofquist. Childhood revealed his love of math and athletic abilities. He was an accomplished bowler and loved baseball. He played league baseball growing up and throughout high school. After...

Jan 27, 2026

Dr James Laing Barnard passed away peacefully in the early hours of 27 January 2026 at his home in Leawood, Kansas. He was 90.

He is survived by his wife, Maryna; his daughter, Yvette Wilsenach; his son-in-law, Wynand Wilsenach; his grandsons, Gregory and James; and his great-grandson, Ilias James. He is also survived by his brother, Sarel Barnard, of Cape Town.

James...

Dec 5, 2025

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Sep 10, 2025

Gaylord “Ras” Rasmussen passed away on September 10, 2025 in Kansas City, Missouri at the age of 88, surrounded by his three children.

Ras was born on August 12, 1937 in Harlan, Iowa to Holgar and Mayme Rasmussen. He received his Bachelor’s degree from Morningside University in Sioux City, Iowa, attending on a football and track scholarship. He married Carolyn on...

Jan 19, 2026

Bridgett was born in Newfoundland Canada, to Patrick Martin & Mary Hefferhan on Oct. 25th, 1938. Passed away at 1:55pm on Jan.19th 2026 in Waverly, Kansas in her Granddaughter Jessica Lockwoods home. She is 1 of 10 children. In 1959, Bridgett ended her marriage to James Johnson and wed Jerry Whitehead in 1971. In 1957 she gave birth to a...

Jan 25, 2026

Philip Charles McKnight Jr. passed away on January 25, 2026, in Lawrence, Kansas, at the age of 84.

Phil was born on May 20, 1941, in Newton, Kansas, the son of Philip Charles McKnight and Margaret Catherine McClymonds McKnight. While his father served in the South Pacific during World War II, Phil was raised by his mother and his maternal grandparents...

Jan 28, 2026

Jan 23, 2026

Services will be private.

Jan 23, 2026

Brian Scott Watkins, 55, of Overland Park, Kansas, passed away in the comforting presence of his family on January 23, 2026, after a long and courageous battle with stage 4 lymphoma.

Born on January 12, 1971, in Lexington, Kentucky, Brian was the beloved son of Jerry and Sally Watkins and proud big brother to Greg Watkins. He built a beautiful life...

Jan 22, 2026

Patricia Louise Hogan, age 90, of Overland Park, Kansas, passed away peacefully on January 22, 2026.

Patricia was born on August 9, 1935, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to James Dimmit Williamson and Mary June Becker Williamson. She was preceded in death by her parents; her brother, Kenneth Williamson; her son, James Noland Burrus; and her husbands, Rufus Bell Burrus II and Joe...

Jan 22, 2026

Debra (Debbie) L. Griggs, age 71, passed away with her daughters by her side on January 22, 2026. Debbie was a beautiful person inside and out that was known for her kind and gentle nature, and her devotion to her family and friends. She was a light that people were drawn to, and the pillar of strength for so many...

Jan 19, 2026

In Loving Memory of Dolores Eleanor (Drees) Boehnke

July 31, 1928 – January 19, 2026

Dolores Eleanor (Drees) Boehnke, 97, of Overland Park, Kansas, was called to her heavenly home on January 19, 2026. Born in Garden City, Kansas to Theodore and Anna (Heideman) Drees, Dolores grew up with a deep love for learning and music. She graduated from Garden City High...

Jan 19, 2026

Born January 18, 1941, in Rawlins, Wyoming. Parents: Frank Carl Blasiar and Lois LaVivian (Burk) Blasiar. Sisters: Sharon Lee Mathews – Kansas City, Missouri; Judith Anne Henry – St. Louis, Missouri; and Barbara Lynn Fry – Springfield, Missouri. Sons: David Anthony Blasiar, Jr.; Darin Ashley Blasiar; and Daniel Allen Blasiar.

The Frank Blasiar family lived in Newton, Kansas where Dave attended...

Jan 16, 2026

Shih-Pei “Sam” Chan was born on February 26, 1937, in Guangdong Province, China, to Ming and Mai Chan. He passed away peacefully on Friday, January 16, 2026, at Kansas City Hospice House, a place he came to deeply appreciate for its compassion, dignity, and exceptional care. He was 88 years old.

Sam spent his early childhood between Guangdong and Hong Kong...

Jan 14, 2026

Harold “Hal” Eastham Jr. was born on July 20, 1933, to Harold and Agnes Eastham in Putnam, Connecticut. He passed away peacefully on January 14, 2026, surrounded by loved ones.

In his free time, Hal enjoyed RC model airplanes, ping pong, flying with his pilot’s license, and cheering on the Kansas City Royals and Chiefs. Above all else, his greatest joy...

Jan 14, 2026

Joe Hennon, born February 9, 1939, in Cleveland, Missouri, to Perry and Leila “Shorty” Hennon, departed this life peacefully on January 14, 2026.

He married Anna Louise Himmelberg February 24, 1962, and together they raised three children, making their home in south Kansas City. After 30 years of marriage, Ann passed away in 1992. Joe married Marilyn Fancher Davis on June...