Obituaries

Feb 9, 2026

A Life of Partnership

Carolyn’s story really began in Emporia, where she met Wayne and his black Hudson Hornet. From their wedding in 1956 onward, they were a team. Whether they were moving for Wayne’s law school, raising their two sons, Scott and Mark, on the Hallmark Farm, Mission Hills and Lee’s Summit, Carolyn was the constant heart of the family.

Dedication...

Feb 17, 2026

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to The Lutheran High School of Kansas City, Hope Lutheran Church, and American Cancer Society.

Jan 24, 2026

Anita Ferrante, 78, passed away without pain on a snowy but beautiful, quiet, and peaceful January 24, 2026 morning in Lenexa, Kansas following a courageous battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Born on July 1, 1947, at Christ’s Hospital in Topeka, Kansas, Anita was the beloved daughter of Vernon Keith Brown, Margie Jean (Schoonover) Brown, and Richard Duncan Roose (loving stepfather) who...

Jan 28, 2026

George Earnshaw Robertson passed away peacefully on January 28th 2026, with his loving wife Shirley by his side. George was born October 16th 1931, in Weatherford, Oklahoma, where he grew up on the family farm with two older sisters.

He received a degree in economics from Oklahoma University. He married his college sweetheart, Shirley Ann Padgett in 1953. They began a...

Dec 5, 2025

Ricardo Aculina Labayen, 84, entered eternal rest on December 5, 2025. A Celebration of Life will take place at Johnson County Funeral Chapel & Memorial Gardens on Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 11am.

Dr. Ric as he was affectionally called by those that knew him was born on April 3, 1941 in Binalbagen Negros, Philippines to Togo and Carolina (Aculina) Labayen....

Feb 2, 2026

Donald McArthur III, born August 10, 1946, in Kansas City, MO, went to be with his Lord on February 2, 2026, after a courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by loved ones. He grew up a first generation American of Scottish heritage, graduated from Shawnee Mission North High School in 1964, and earned a Bachelor in Business Administration from Wichita State...

Feb 15, 2026

Please check back at a later date for a full obituary.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to Wayside Waifs.

Jan 30, 2026

Elizabeth Swanson Wornall, 58, passed away peacefully on Friday Jan 30th, 2026 at her home in Prairie Village, KS after a lifelong struggle with cerebral palsy.

A native daughter of Kansas City, Elizabeth was born on July 14, 1967 to James Frederick Wornall and Susan (Kuder) Wornall at University of Kansas Medical Center and was a direct descendant of John B....

Feb 17, 2026

Feb 17, 2026

Ronald Joseph Barnhart, commonly known as Ron, was born on December 30, 1941, in Detroit, Michigan, to Joseph and Mae Barnhart. He grew up alongside his siblings, Thomas Barnhart, who preceded him in death, and Katherine “Kitty” Barnhart, who survives him.

Ron lived a life defined by devotion to his family, friends, patients, and to living fully.

He attended the University of...

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 23, 2026

Douglas Brian Sikkel, 78, of Overland Park, Kansas, passed away peacefully at his residence on Friday, January 23, 2026.

Born on April 20, 1947, in Holland, Michigan, Doug was the beloved son of Peter Cornelius Sikkel and Adriana Westrate.

Doug dedicated his life to craftsmanship and education as both a skilled home builder and a devoted professor. Beyond his professional accomplishments, he...

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...

Feb 12, 2026

Patricia Edith Lavery, 85, of Kansas City, MO, beloved mother, grandmother, and friend peacefully died on February 12, 2026. She was showered in love by her family, friends and caretakers at the time of her passing.

Pat was born August 13, 1940 to Bill and Mary Schoth (Sparks) at Research Hospital and grew up in Rosedale. She was married at Saint...

Feb 10, 2026

Loretta Gifford, age 86, of Olathe, Kansas, passed away peacefully on February 10, 2026.

She was a cherished member of her community and will be remembered for her strength, her warm smile, and the love she shared with family and friends.

Loretta was born on September 21, 1939, in Kansas City, Missouri, to Orville and Beulah McGrew. She graduated from Rosedale High...

Feb 8, 2026

Alice Evelyn Justice, born on February 13, 1947, in the bustling heart of Kansas City, Missouri, made an indelible mark on the lives she touched before she passed peacefully on February 8, 2026, at St. Joseph Medical Center. A radiant spirit with a heart of gold, Alice will be fondly remembered as a dedicated baker and the beloved lunch lady...

Feb 7, 2026

Sophie Symeon passed away on Saturday February 7th, 2026 and 11:14 am. She was a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother who took care of her family until the end. Sophia was 93 at the time of her passing. 

Sophia is survived by her two daughters Alexandra Symeon and Sotira Symeon; her son Stylianos Symeon; her grandson Loukas Symeon-Henry; and all of...

Feb 6, 2026

Robert Tomlin Owens, 62, of Overland Park, Kansas passed away February 6th after a brief illness. Robert was born Dec. 17, 1963, in Kansas City, Missouri to Jim and Peggy (Tomlin) Owens.

Robert was a warm, caring and engaging person, a natural athlete with a sense of humor that made life meaningful and fun.



The loves of his life were his wife...

Feb 5, 2026

Barbara Marshall Jones was born on June 28, 1935, in St. Louis, Missouri, to Dr. John and Virginia Marshall. She grew up in Union, Missouri, and later moved to Kansas City after college. Barbara lived in Overland Park for more than 50 years and passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones, on February 5, 2026.

Barbara devoted her career to education,...