Obituaries

Dec 8, 2025

Phillip Carleton Ruttan Sr., 79, Overland Park, KS, passed away Monday, December 08, 2025, at Kansas City Hospice House, with his family by his side. Visitation will be from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Monday, December 15th, at Johnson County Funeral Chapel & Memorial Gardens, 11200 Metcalf Ave., Overland Park, KS, 66210. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m....

Nov 30, 2025

Natividad (Nadine) Conejo was born on December 25, 1926 in Waynoka, Oklahoma. She passed away peacefully in Kansas City, Kansas on November 30, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family.

She was raised in Waynoka, Oklahoma before moving to Kansas City. She briefly worked at National Bellas Hess in accounting and temporarily at St. Margaret’s Nursing Home in Kansas City,...

Nov 15, 2025

Albert U. Egharevba, 79, passed away peacefully on November 15th in Olathe, Kansas, surrounded by the family he loved so dearly. Born on August 8, 1946, in Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria, he lived a life anchored in faith, compassion, and unwavering devotion to the people around him. His journey carried him across continents, yet no matter where he went,...

Dec 12, 2025

Nedra Faye Johnson Mickey February 4, 1943 - December 12, 2025 Nedra was born in Topeka Kansas and grew up in Lawrence Kansas. Her parents were Marvin and Dola Johnson. Nedra’s family moved to Prairie Village Kansas in the mid 1950s and she was one of the first graduating classes from Shawnee Mission East high school in 1961. Nedra had...

Dec 12, 2025

Elizabeth Ellen Wasmuth, 97, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 12, 2025, at Lakeview Village Care Center in Lenexa, Kansas. She was born on December 8, 1928, in Andrews, Indiana.

Elizabeth attended Ball State University, earning a degree in physical education. Throughout her life, she was an active member of the United Methodist Church and P.E.O., and she found great joy...

Nov 24, 2025

Jeffrey (Jeff) W. Fuller passed away peacefully on November 24, 2025. Jeff was born in Bethlehem, PA, on July 16, 1953. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert W. and Margaret W. Fuller. He is survived by his sister, Susan F. Robin (Sidney) of Austin, TX; his brothers, Jack Fuller (Laurie) of Overland Park, KS and Reed Fuller...

Oct 23, 2025

Alan Scott Yankey, 63, of Overland Park, Kansas, went to be with the Lord on October 23, 2025, after a courageous four-year battle with cancer.

Alan was born on October 22, 1962, in Campbellsville, Kentucky, to Lowell Thomas and Betty Lou (Cox) Yankey. After graduating from the University of Kentucky, where he played baseball, he began his lifelong career in the...

Dec 10, 2025

Dec 8, 2025

William Leslie “Bill” Ward, Jr., 89, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away on December 8, 2025, at KU Medical Center in Olathe, Kansas. He was born on January 23, 1936, in Kansas City, Missouri, the son of Frances “Frankie” H. Ward Hoffman and William Leslie Ward, Sr.

Bill lived his entire life in the Kansas City area. He graduated from Harvard...

Dec 8, 2025

Dale Harlan Nicely, born December 14th, 1959, son of Virginia and Kenneth Nicely, passed away Monday, December 8th at home with his loving family at his side. 

Dale was a strong, virtuous, and principled man who lived and held himself to a high standard. First among his ideals, was the importance of family which he dedicated his life to. He is...

Dec 6, 2025

Jerome Dennis Rendina, aged 87, passed away peacefully after a brief illness on 6 December, 2025, in Leawood, Kansas. He was born on 21 November, 1938, in Kansas City, MO, to the late Albert and Dorothy Rendina. Dennis left behind a wife, April; two sons, Mark and Barry; and two daughters, Kim and Dennise.

Dennis was a private person, yet he...

Dec 6, 2025

Warren E (Gene) Anderson 90 years old; succumbed to ongoing health issues on Dec 6 2025

Gene was born on June 14, 1935 in Peoria KS. Survived by his wife of 48 years, sons Phil, Greg, Steve and Todd and sister Barbara Gregory. Predeceased family members include his first wife Patrica, mother of his children including predeceased daughter Debra Anderson Nelson;...

Dec 3, 2025

Robert “Bob” Allen Loats, 64, passed away at home on December 3, 2025. Born on May 12, 1961, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Bob was the beloved son of John and Maxine Loats and much loved brother and friend to many.

He is survived by his siblings: Tom (Tena), Kathy Powell (Tom Carpenter) and Bill (Tamara) and many nieces and nephews, who will...

Dec 3, 2025

Norma J. Reiman passed away on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, at Ignite Medical Resort in Kansas City, Kansas. The staff at Ascend Hospice -Palliative Care provided exceptional care for Norma the past 7 months. Miss Reiman was born on September 26, 1925, in Kansas City, Missouri and resided in Roeland Park, KS for 70 years. She was 100 years of...

Dec 2, 2025

Paul David Apperson, lovingly known as Paul “The Wall” from Arkansas, was born on May 18, 1966, in Paola, Kansas, to Bill and Jean Apperson.

Paul was a fun-loving spirit who found joy in roller coasters, making friends wherever he went, music, movies, and—above all—Dr Pepper. He had a deep love for classic shows and artists, including Top Gun, Dallas, The...

Dec 2, 2025

Lavonna Ruth Kirby, 92, of Overland Park, KS passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on December 2, 2025. She was born on Nov. 12, 1933 in Chickasha, OK. She graduated from W. H. Adamson High School in Dallas, TX in 1951. While attending Bethany Nazarene College in Bethany, OK she met Dorsey Raymond Kirby who would soon become her...

Nov 30, 2025

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Claire (Valente) Albano. Born August 9, 1949 in Peekskill, New York, Claire left us November 30, 2025 in Leawood, Kansas, leaving a void that will never be filled. We remember Claire with a life filled with immense love.

Claire was predeceased by her parents, Louis and Elaine Valente. She is...

Nov 30, 2025

Services pending. 

Nov 30, 2025

Hong Thi Nelson, age 75, passed away peacefully at her home on the morning of November 30th, 2025, surrounded by family in North Kansas City.

Hong was born in Vietnam, where she learned early that survival required wit, resilience, and street smarts that no classroom could teach. She met Raymond Nelson, a U.S. Air Force serviceman, during the Vietnam War, and...

Nov 28, 2025

Joel Christian went to be with the Lord on Friday, November 28, 2025. She was born on August 30, 1942 in Butler. Missouri to Theodore and Charlotte Schnieder. In high school, she played field hockey and enjoyed other sports. Many summers were spent as a camp counselor helping with water sports. She married Clifford Christian in 1962. Together they had...