Obituaries

Oct 20, 2026

Courtney Lynn (Smith) Bruntz, 42, of Roeland Park, KS, passed away on 10/20/26. She was born on August, 17th, 1984 in Wichita, KS.

Courtney was a beloved wife, daughter, sister and friend. She is survived by her husband, Kenneth Bruntz; stepchildren, Kayden and Kyndal Bruntz; mother, Debra Davis; father, Randy Smith; brother, Jordan Smith. She was known for her bright smile,...

Oct 16, 2026

August 6, 1938 – October 16, 2026

Phillip Arthur DiVilbiss, 88, of Leawood, Kansas, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Friday, October 16, 2026, at Kansas City Hospice House, with his wife, Regina, and son, Greg, at his side.

Born August 6, 1938, in Kansas City, Missouri, to Eugene A. and Pauline (Wax) DiVilbiss, Phillip attended Paseo High School before graduating...

Oct 25, 2026

Clara L. Cohee, 96 passed away peacefully on October 25, 2026 in Richmond, Kansas. She was preceded in death by her husband Wesley Cohee and her parents Louis Stifter and Marie Morgan.

She is survived by her children, Bill Cohee (Joann), Mike Cohee (Retha) and Cindy Cohee-Wyckoff (Shawn). Clara is also survived by five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

Clara was a loving...

Oct 20, 2026

Johnny Dean Groot, 87, of Roeland Park, Kansas, peacefully entered the presence of his Savior on October 20, 2026, at his home. He was born on December 6, 1938, an hour before his twin brother to John and Juanita Groot.

John trusted Jesus Christ as his Savior in third grade, and his faith guided his life. After studying at KU and...

Oct 26, 2026

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Oct 18, 2026

Larry Starr Smith passed away on October 18, 2026, following a long illness.

Larry was born in Kansas City, Missouri. He graduated from the University of Kansas and was a member of Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity, where he formed lifelong friendships. He later served on the fraternity’s House Building Corporation.

Larry spent his career in real estate and mortgage banking. In 2014,...

Oct 24, 2026

Karen Marie Ankenbauer, aged 66, passed away on October 24, 2026, at KU Medical Center in Kansas City, Kansas, following a courageous and long battle with breast cancer.

Born in Inglewood, California, on October 15, 1960, to Marie Christensen and the late James Christensen, Karen lived a vibrant life filled with warmth, connection, and devotion to her family. Throughout her life,...

Oct 16, 2026

Linda Sue Schroeder (White) died peacefully at home on October 16, 2026. Her husband of 65 years, Leland W. Schroeder, was by her side. We are comforted that she is at rest after a brief battle with an unexpected illness.

Linda was born March 10, 1942, to Howard and Hazel White, and raised in Peoria, Illinois.

In 1978, after sending her youngest...

Aug 22, 2026

Dorothy "Bonnie" Boyer was born on January 11, 1939, in Kansas City, Kansas, to loving and hardworking parents. Her memories of growing up with her sisters were shaped by a Catholic upbringing, strong family values, and a modest and frugal lifestyle.

In February 1960, Bonnie married Don, and together they built a life centered around family, raising three children: Karen Boyer,...

Sep 30, 2026

Marion Marie Shore Snyder, 99, of Lenexa, KS went home to be with Jesus, her Lord and Savior, on Wednesday morning, September 30, 2026.

Marion was born on August 5,1927 to Glenwood and Mary Etta Shore in Liberal, KS. She was born to a Kansas farm family, the 5th of seven children, who lived during the dust bowl. They suffered the...

Oct 23, 2026

Oct 15, 2026

Leigh Dawn Ruhlen passed away peacefully on October 15th, 2026 at Village Shalom in Overland Park, Kansas. She was born in Kansas City, Missouri on October 4th, 1945. Other than for (Aside from her schooling), she lived the entirety of her life in the greater Kansas City metro area. She was preceded in death by her parents, Erma “Nadine” and...

Oct 20, 2026

Kyong Son Sommer beautiful and brightest spirit of love and light passes on from this world Tuesday 10/20/2026 at Advent Health Hospital at the age of 79. Born on February 13, 1947, in Seoul, South Korea to Chung Shik Chang and Bok Lim Cho, Kyong came from a large family, the fifth of eight children: Gil Ja, Sung Kook, Hyae...

Oct 20, 2026

Oct 19, 2026

Christopher “Chris” David Thomas, 48, of Overland Park, Kansas, passed away October 19, 2026. He was born on December 28, 1977, in Chicago, IL, the son of David and Anne Thomas.

Chris is survived by his best friend and mother of his children, Nia Oropeza-Thomas of Overland Park, KS; daughter, Sydney Thomas; sons Kevin and Noah Thomas of Overland Park, KS;...

Oct 14, 2026

Elias Nicola Awad (63) of Overland Park, KS passed away peacefully on October 14, 2026, at the Center for Advanced Heart Care, University of Kansas Health System in Kansas City, KS. 

Elias was born on April 19, 1963, in Kuwait City, Kuwait, to Nicola Awad (d. 2016) and Katrina Nasser Awad (d. 1966). He is survived by his beloved wife of...

Oct 13, 2026

Carol Katheryn Edmondson, age 96, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at her residence. Carol was born on September 2, 1930, in Barnett, Missouri, to Robert and Eunice Edmondson. She graduated from Eldon High School in 1948 and continued her education at Central Business College in Sedalia, Missouri. Carol was employed by General Motors Corporation...

Oct 13, 2026

Jane Marvel Bennett (Porter) entered her heavenly home on October 13, 2026. Jane passed peacefully at home with her two daughters, Katie and Elizabeth, and her devoted cats, Harry and Katniss, by her side. She is at rest and we take comfort in the knowledge that she is reunited with her beloved husband, Ron, her sister Ann, and her parents,...

Oct 13, 2026

Colleen Marie Clifford, age 95, of Overland Park, Kansas, passed away on October 13, 2026, leaving behind a lifetime of love, laughter, cherished memories, and a legacy that will live on in the hearts of all who knew and loved her.

Born on June 27, 1931, in Ober, Indiana, Colleen lived 95 remarkable years filled with love, family, and treasured memories....

Oct 12, 2026

Robert Michael “Mike” Gray, 77, of Paola, Kansas, passed away on October 12, 2026, in Paola.

Mike was born on June 28, 1949, in Wichita, Kansas. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy. After leaving the Navy, he worked many jobs over the years, including as a farmer and a truck driver.

In December 2007, Mike married Cindy Lee...