Obituaries

Jun 23, 2026

Karen Sue Kenney, 85, of Overland Park, Kansas, passed away peacefully at home on June 23, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family.

Born on September 23, 1940, in Kansas City, Missouri, Karen was the daughter of F.H. and Tina Selden. She lived a life defined by creativity, generosity, and an unwavering devotion to her family.

Karen shared a lifetime of...

Jul 1, 2026

Bishop Lee Silmon, 6-month-old son of Arion and Brittany Silmon of Merriam, passed away on July 1, 2026. Visitation will be from 9:30-10:30am on Wednesday, July 8th, followed by services at 10:30am, all at the Johnson County Funeral Chapel. Burial will follow at Johnson County Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the discretion of the family.

Bishop...

Jul 2, 2026

Jun 14, 2026

Keith E. Bottorff, 76, passed away June 14, 2026, at the University of Kansas Medical Center after a courageous battle with cancer.

He was born April 7, 1950 in Webster City, IA. Keith was the eldest son of the late Kenneth and Kathryn (Burcham) Bottorff.

Keith is survived by his loving wife of 23 years, Nan Vail; two brothers Kevin (Linda) Bottorff...

Jun 29, 2026

Jun 14, 2026

Mary Elizabeth “Betty” Knackstedt, 84, of Overland Park, passed away on June 14, 2026. Visitation will be Monday, July 13, 2026, at 10:30am, followed by the Funeral Mass at 11:00 am, all at Nativity Catholic Church, 3800 W. 119th Street, Leawood, Kansas 66209. Inurnment will follow at Forest Hill Cemetery. Memorial contributions in Betty’s name are suggested to Alzheimer’s Association,...

May 19, 2026

Mary Susan Corriston Blythe, 80, was born in Berkeley, California, and passed away on May 17, 2026, in the presence of her beloved husband, Holly John Blythe and her sister Janis at her home in Shawnee, Kansas.

Mary was the firstborn child of Roy and Josephine “Jo” Corriston. At the age of six months, she began what would become a lifelong...

Apr 1, 2026

Sarah Covell Johnson, 62, passed away on April 1, 2026. She was born on April 28, 1963, in Fargo, N.D and spent her childhood in St. Cloud, Minn. and Springfield, MO, before moving to Wayzata, Minn., where she completed high school and began shaping the path that would define much of her life.

Sarah was a gifted athlete and an exceptional...

Jun 29, 2026

Jun 29, 2026

Nancy Sue Kinney passed away peacefully on June 29th , leaving behind a life defined by kindness, quiet strength, and a deep devotion to her family and community. Sue was a woman of grace and determination-someone who made others feel welcome, valued, and at easy simply by being herself. 

Sue had a remarkably strong work ethic, approaching every job or task...

Jun 28, 2026

Born on the family farm in Jasper, Missouri, Tom embodied the values of hard work, humility, and quiet determination throughout his life. He was the first member of his family to attend college, earning an engineering degree from the Missouri School of Mines at Rolla. His career took him overseas with an international oil company, where he lived and worked...

Jun 27, 2026

Obituary forthcoming.

Jun 26, 2026

Donna Jean (Chaffin) Penny

November 12, 1956 – June 26, 2026

Donna Jean (Chaffin) Penny, 69, of Overland Park, Kansas, passed away peacefully on June 26, 2026, surrounded by her family.

Donna was born November 12, 1956, in Seminole, Oklahoma, to Donald and Barbara Chaffin of Broken Arrow, who preceded her in death. She graduated from Broken Arrow High School in 1974.

She is...

Jun 22, 2026

Jon Wroth Stack, age 91, of Overland Park, Kansas passed away June 22, 2026.

Jon was born on December 14, 1934 in Kansas City, Kansas to Albert and Virginia Stack. He grew up in Olathe, Kansas and graduated from Baker University in Baldwin City, Kansas in May 1956.

Jon met the love of his life at Baker and following her graduation in...

Jun 21, 2026

John Wesley Carter, 88 of Overland Park, KS passed away peacefully on June 21, 2026, at Research Medical Center.

Born on Feb. 15, 1938, in Iantha, MO, he grew up in Mindenmines, MO and Pittsburg, KS.

He enjoyed a 67-year long career at Rylie Equipment and Contracting. He was President from 1999-2002, followed by CEO from 2002-2021 and stayed on the Board...

Jun 20, 2026

Eloree Baldwin, our beloved mother, died peacefully, on June 20, 2026 surrounded by her family, just days before celebrating her 101st birthday, and after a lifetime of caring for others with generosity, humor and her Christian faith.

Eloree was born on June 25, 1925 to William Edward and Maggie Maude Boatwright of Gentry County, MO. She was the youngest of six...

Jun 17, 2026

Audrey Evans passed away after a remarkable life defined by love, family, creativity, and adventure. Born in Sedalia, Missouri, in 1923, Audrey grew from humble beginnings into a woman whose warmth, elegance, and spirited personality touched everyone who knew her.

Audrey met the love of her life, David Evans, at Southeast High School. Their partnership blossomed into a marriage that lasted...

Jun 15, 2026

Charles William (Bill) Wright, 76, passed away June 15, 2026 at home. He was preceded in death by his first wife Jessie Elizabeth (Libby) after over 36 years of marriage, his parents Lewis Sr., and Viola M., brother Lewis (Jr.) and his maternal aunt Edith M. Burkhart.

He is survived by his current wife Martha (Marty) Randall-Wright, after 13 years of...

Jun 11, 2026

Ray Alan Klamm, 66, of Runaway Bay, Texas, passed away peacefully on June 11, 2026, after a courageous battle with lung cancer and heart failure. His beloved wife, Rebecca Lynn Klamm, remained faithfully by his side throughout his illness and was with him when he entered his heavenly home.

Ray was born on December 31, 1959, in Jackson County, Missouri, to...

Jun 8, 2026

Gary Lamar Christensen, 84, passed peacefully into the presence of his Lord on June 8, 2026, at Menorah Medical Center. He was born on June 21, 1941, in Mayfield, Utah, and spent most of his life in Johnson County, Kansas, where he built a legacy of faith, family, service, and hard work.

Gary proudly served his country in the United States...