Obituaries

Oct 8, 2026

Khem Senthavy, 85, of Independence, Missouri, passed away peacefully at home on October 8, 2026, while surrounded by his loved ones.

Born on May 10, 1945, in Vientiane, Laos. Khem was the oldest of 13 kids. He was a beloved husband, father, son, brother, and friend. He touched the lives of many through his kindness, generosity, and unwavering love for his...

Oct 4, 2026

Craig Mize April 8, 1957 – October 4, 2026. Craig, 69, passed away at the KC Hospice House following a long and courageous battle with cancer. Craig was a cherished husband, son, brother, uncle and friend and will be deeply missed.

Craig was born in Kansas City to Gerald Mize and Margaret Brotemarkle Mize. He graduated from Ruskin High School and...

Aug 3, 2026

Jeannette Ann Farney, age 68 of Lawrence, Kansas, passed away in the evening of August 3, 2026, with loving family by her side. Jeannette was born on January 20, 1958, in Kansas City, Kansas, daughter of Benjamin F. Farney Sr. and Mary Louise Farney. She was the oldest of five children, with three brothers and one sister. She graduated from...

Oct 12, 2026

Cheryl Anne McGrew, 67, of Overland Park, Kansas, passed away on October 12, 2026. A celebration of life service will take place at Antioch Park on October 18, 2026, at 5:00 pm.She was born at the Shawnee Mission Hospital, on November 17, 1958, and married to Brian on March 3rd, 1984. Cheryl loved watching the Kansas City Chiefs and Oklahoma...

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 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 9, 2026

Gary King Chumley, 86, of Olathe, Kansas, passed away on October 9, 2026. He was born on October 27, 1939, in Vinita, Oklahoma, to Clark and Edna Chumley. He was preceded in death by his wife, Nancy Jean Chumley; his parents, and two brothers, Tom and Bob Chumley.

Gary was a proud union Journeyman Electrician and had achieved Master Electrician certification....

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 15, 2026

Oct 13, 2026

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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...

Oct 8, 2026

Donald “Don” Lee Knapp, 72, of Overland Park, Kansas, passed away peacefully at home on October 8, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family, after courageously fighting cancer for more than four years.

Don was born on August 3, 1954, in Kansas City, Kansas, to Charles and Frances Knapp. He graduated from Washington High School in Kansas City, Kansas, in...

Oct 7, 2026

Melvin Francis LaGalle, 98, of Olathe, Kansas, passed away on October 7, 2026.

Melvin was born on April 16, 1928, in Gardner, Kansas, to Harvey and Lola (Moser) LaGalle. He attended Bucyrus School and graduated in 1946. Following graduation, Melvin proudly served in the United States Army during the Korean War, earning two Bronze Stars for his service. After the war,...

Oct 6, 2026

Margaret Ann Chase went to be with her Lord Tuesday, October 6, 2026 with her children and their spouses by her side. Born May 7, 1935 in Iberia, MO, Margaret was the only child of the late Ellis and Irene Ferguson. As a child of both the Great Depression and WWII eras, the family moved to Montana and Colorado before...

Oct 5, 2026

Richard William Delventhal, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and faithful servant to his church and community, lived a life marked by faith, family, service, hard work, and a genuine care for others.

Richard was born on June 9, 1932, in St. Louis, Missouri, to the Rev. Richard Delventhal and Emma Runge Delventhal. He attended schools in St. Louis, including First...

Oct 2, 2026

Elsie was born April 10,1927 at Studley, KS on the farm of her parents, John and Mable Treu. She graduated from Sheridan Community High School, Hoxie, KS. She attended Fort Hays University and received her teaching certificate. She then taught elementary school at Chicago One Room School House, in Sheridan County from 1945-1946. At this school she taught 1st through...

Sep 30, 2026

Masako “Mickie” Mentzer passed away peacefully at home Wednesday, September 30, 2026.Born Masako Toyama on July 27, 1930, she spent her childhood in Yokohama, Japan, before embarking on a career as a Japanese civilian employee of the US Army. 

She lived a full and exciting life during this chapter, marrying an American GI at Camp Zama and later moving to Maryland,...

Sep 29, 2026

Kathleen Denise O'Brien, 86, of Leawood, KS, passed away peacefully on September 29, 2026, at St. Luke's South Hospital, surrounded by her family.

Born on October 29, 1939 in Kansas City, Kathleen was the daughter of Dr. James and Helen O'Neil. She grew up in Kansas City and graduated from Bishop Hogan in 1956. She went on to study at the...

Sep 29, 2026

Ruth Ann (Reed) Leaton, 86, was born July 18, 1940, in Kansas City, Missouri, to Guy Ralph Reed and Ruth Anna Horner. She passed peacefully from complications of a stroke on September 29, 2026, at Spring Hill Care and Rehabilitation in Spring Hill, Kansas, while holding the hand of her husband, William Roger Leaton.

Ruth is survived by her husband of...