Obituaries
Faye Martin
Aug 21, 2025
Faye Martin, 88, of Lenexa, passed away on August 21, 2025.
Born on April 12, 1937, in Atlantic, Iowa, Faye was the daughter of Harry and Mildred (Nelson) Fredrickson. She grew up on a farm near the Danish heritage town of Elk Horn, Iowa and graduated from Oak Park Academy in Nevada, Iowa in 1955.
After earning her Bachelor of Nursing degree...
Glenice Adabelle Mitchell
Aug 12, 2025
Glenice A. Mitchell, 84, of Olathe, Kansas, passed away on August 12, 2025. Glenice was born on March 26, 1941, to Marion and Elizabeth Ward in Stafford, Kansas.After high school, Glenice married Raymond R. Mitchell on February 14, 1960, in Ford, Kansas. She went on to have four children, Rose A. Boyles, Raymond R. Mitchell Jr., Reginna L Quigley, and...
Cornelius Keith Vandervelden
Aug 20, 2025
Cornelius “Keith” Vandervelden, a devoted father, accomplished engineer, and passionate innovator, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 20, 2025, just two days shy of his 99th birthday, in Gainesville, Missouri.
Keith was born on August 22, 1926, in Tilburg, Holland, to Cornelius Gerardus Josephus Maria van der Velden and Maria Bernardina Joanna van Reil. He spent his early years in the...
James (Jim) L. Ruhlen
Jul 4, 2025
James Lester “Jim” Ruhlen passed away peacefully on July 4th, 2025 at Village Shalom in Overland Park, Kansas. He was born in Corpus Christi, Texas on April 23rd, 1946. He grew up between Conway, Arkansas and Powhattan, Kansas, with some early time in Hull, Massachusetts, as his father, Ralph Lester Ruhlen, pursued his PhD studies at Boston University, along with...
David Ray Barker
Jul 13, 2025
David Ray Barker, 69, died on July 13th, 2025 at Overland Park Regional Medical Center.
David was born June 11th, 1956 in Wichita, KS to McRae and Maxine Barker.
After graduating from Olathe North in 1974, David joined the United States Navy where he sailed to many different countries. When he returned to the United States he attended Pittsburg State University in...
Gregory Kane Westbrook
Jul 22, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Gregory Kane Westbrook, age 61, who left us peacefully surrounded by family on July 22, 2025.
Greg was born on December 8, 1963, in Kansas City, Kansas to Roger and Annette Westbrook. He spent his entire life in the Kansas City area. Known for his generous spirit, quick wit, and...
Carole L. Bielefeld
Jul 4, 2025
Carole L. Bielefeld, born on August 18, 1944, in Kansas City, MO, passed away peacefully on July 4, 2025, in Merriam, KS, surrounded by her family and friends.
In February of 1975, she embarked on a professional career with B&V Credit Union, where her dedication and hard work quickly propelled her to the role of manager by 1978, and eventually to...
Daniel J. Wall
Aug 15, 2025
Daniel Joseph Wall, beloved husband, son, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend, passed away peacefully on August 15, 2025, at the age of 77. He was born on September 10, 1947, to Maude and Leonard Wall, who preceded him in death, along with his sisters, Kathleen Kraft and Colleen Gallagher, and his infant brother, Michael. He is survived by his brother,...
Norma Joan Ronsick
Jul 27, 2025
Norma Joan (Jo) Ronsick passed away peacefully on July 27, 2025, in Overland Park, KS. She was born July 20, 1927, to John and Ola Wilkerson in Rose, KS. She attended Humboldt High School where she met her husband of 62 years, Jim. They would marry in August of the same year in Albuquerque, NM. They moved back to Humboldt,...
Leo Tony Anthony Riggs
Aug 20, 2025
Leo Anthony (Tony) Riggs, 58, of Gladstone, Missouri died peacefully at his home on Wednesday, August 20, 2025.There will be a memorial service at a later date. Tony was born on January 16, 1967, in Evergreen Park, Illinois. He was preceded in death by his father, Leo A. Riggs and his siblings Philip A. Riggs and Julie Riggs. He is...
Bonnie June Armstrong
Aug 19, 2025
Bonnie June Armstrong, age 79, passed away peacefully on August 19th, 2025, at Brookdale Nursing Home in Overland Park, Kansas, after her courageous 10-year battle with insular thyroid cancer.
Born at the family home on April 5th, 1946, in rural St. Clair, Missouri, Bonnie was the beloved daughter of Henry Martin Peter Schupp and Edna Anna (Jones) Schupp. She grew up...
Claudia Marcene Backus
Aug 13, 2025
Claudia Marcene Backus, 85, passed peacefully, surrounded by her family who were her greatest joy.
For 71 years, she walked side by side with her husband, Wayne Edward Backus, the love of her life. The two of them met when she was just 8 years old and he was almost 11 years old. Shortly after meeting him, she exclaimed to her...
Ronald Dale Wainscott
Aug 6, 2025
Ronald Dale Wainscott, 91, who was born in Ballard (Bates County), Missouri, left us peacefully, surrounded by loved ones on August 6, 2025.
He enjoyed his farm life and good old Country music. He was known for his strong work ethic, which was passed on to his children, and also gave insight and training of his experience as an electrician to...
Judith Esther Howard
Aug 5, 2025
Judith “Judy” Howard, 83, of Kansas City, Kansas, passed away peacefully on August 5, 2025, surrounded by her husband, daughters, grandchildren, and beloved dogs.
Judy was born on November 19, 1941, in Higginsville, Missouri, to Oscar “O.L.” and Esther Hebbler. Raised by her hardworking parents—her father a German immigrant and her mother a Swedish immigrant—Judy was proud of her heritage and...
Ellen Ann Wainwright
Aug 5, 2025
Ellen Ann Wainwright, 84, a warm loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend, passed away surrounded by her family into the arms of our Lord on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, at the University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City, Kansas.
Born Ellen Ann Humphrey on March 16, 1941, in Baytown, Texas, she was the daughter of Dorothy Linscott Humphrey and Dr....
Rosemary Soli
Aug 4, 2025
Rosemary Soli, 97, passed away on August 4, 2025. She lived in Kansas City and was an active community member and business owner with her husband and family since 1975.
She was born on May 2, 1928 in Big Fork, Minnesota, to Axel and Margaret Lofgren. As a child, she moved to River Falls, Wisconsin, where she met the love of...
Lorene Elizabeth Giessenbier
Aug 4, 2025
Lorene was born on October 20,1926 to Chris and Bertha Keltsch in St. Joseph, Missouri. She was baptized into the Christian faith on November 14, 1926, confirmed in the faith on March 17, 1939, and entered into eternity August 4, 2025.
She was an athlete in school and especially enjoyed playing volleyball and basketball and doing acrobatics. After high school, she...
Jim Parker
Aug 3, 2025
James “Jim” Gilbert Parker was born January 25th, 1948 and passed away peacefully on August 3rd, 2025.
Jim was described by his loved ones as Outgoing, a problem solver, and someone who thought of every job as a “Do It Yourself” job. Jim was also known to be helpful to everyone who needed it, a trait his neighbors will surely miss.
Jim...
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