Obituaries

Harry Gallagher

Harry Gallagher

Mar 27, 2024

Harry Gallagher was born in Lawrence, KS, on March 1, 1932, to Margaret and Harry Gallagher, Sr., of Tonganoxie, KS. He passed away March 27, 2024.  Harry was always a force in his community, beginning as a youngster throwing papers in Tonganoxie during WWII. He graduated from Tonganoxie High School in 1950 and immediately joined the US Air Force, serving as...

Marilyn P. Nelsen

Marilyn P. Nelsen

Mar 24, 2024

Marilyn P (Nett) Nelsen, age 93 of Overland Park Kansas, passed away on Palm Sunday, March 24,2024 at Trustwell Living Facility Overland Park, KS.   Marilyn was born on July 31, 1930 to Benedict and Esther (Johnson) Nett in Chicago, IL. Marilyn was preceded in death by her parents.  She was an only child.

She is survived by her husband David...

Douglas Robert Fink

Douglas Robert Fink

Mar 23, 2024

Doug was born to Robert and Jean Fink on March 13,1953.  He received a Bachelor's Degree in Political Science from Kansas State University in 1976.  Doug served in public relations at the Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce and then Sprint Corporation. He was a member of Asbury United Methodist Church.Doug is preceded in death by his parents and his...

Corina Aguilar

Corina Aguilar

Mar 21, 2024

Corina Aguilar went home to be with the Lord, she passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 21, 2024, at home in California with her family by her side.  

 Corina was born on October 18, 1968, to Concepcion  and Arnoldo Moreno. Corina was adventurous, loved running, and had a special interest in antiquing and  jewelry design. 

She had a great heart. She...

James Wendell "Windy" Gifford

James Wendell "Windy" Gifford

Mar 20, 2024

James Wendell “Windy” Gifford of Bucyrus, Kansas, went to be with our Lord on Wednesday, March 20th, 2024. He was 83 years old. Windy was born on February 24th, 1941 in Viola, Arkansas to Arilla S. (Faught) and Arlin A. Gifford. He was joined by two younger brothers, Donnie G. Gifford and Jim D. Gifford, who both survive him. When...

Macy Grace Lindsted

Macy Grace Lindsted

Mar 20, 2024

Macy Grace Lindsted was born on March 29th, 2023 and passed away on March 20th, 2024. She had multiple medical complications and underwent several surgeries in her short lifetime. Macy was nothing short of a miracle! She showed us from the beginning of time how much of a fighter she was and all of the odds and statistics that were...

Stuart Apland Knutson

Stuart Apland Knutson

Mar 14, 2024

Stuart Apland Knutson, 91, of Kansas City, Missouri passed away on March 14, 2024. He was born on June 11, 1932, the only child of the late Otto William Knutson and Clara Rebecca Apland Knutson.  

He was a 1954 graduate of the University of Kansas School of Engineering. Stuart was a member of Phi Delta Theta Fraternity at KU. In 1964, he married Hazel...

Marcella G. Willoughby

Marcella G. Willoughby

Mar 14, 2024

Marcella Germaine Willoughby, 99, passed away Thursday, March 14, 2024, at her home at Alto Assisted Living, Overland Park, KS.

She was born July 27, 1924, in Carthage, MO, to her parents Etta and Roy Lawrence, and joined her brother, James Lawrence, Houston, TX, and sister, Reita (Lawrence) Passmore, Baton Rouge, LA, all who preceded her.

She married Franklin Thomas Willoughby July...

Ali Abdullah Elmusa

Ali Abdullah Elmusa

Mar 13, 2024

Ali A. Elmusa passed away March 13 at the University of Kansas Medical Center after a brave and prolonged battle with cancer.

He was born in Habaka, Jordan in 1949 and became a US citizen in his early twenties. Through his hard work and diligence, he built a beautiful life for himself and his family.   

Ali earned a Bachelor of Science...

Kelly "Granny" Faillace

Kelly "Granny" Faillace

Mar 13, 2024

In Loving Memory of Kelly "Granny" Faillace  It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Kelly "Granny" Faillace, who left us far too soon at the age of 50. Kelly fought a brave battle with cancer, displaying unwavering strength and courage until the end.  Kelly's legacy is one of boundless love and selflessness. She dedicated her life to her...

Patti Fisher

Patti Fisher

Mar 11, 2024

Patricia 'Patti' Louise Fisher, 68, of Overland Park, KS, gracefully departed from this world on March 11, 2024, at St. Luke's Hospital in Kansas City, surrounded by loved ones. She was born on March 24, 1955, to Ray and Helen McGuire.  A Funeral Mass will be held at 1:00 pm on Saturday, March 23rd, at Cure of Ars Catholic Church, 9403 Mission Rd,...

Kent James Schwieger

Kent James Schwieger

Mar 10, 2024

On March 10, 2024, Kent Schwieger passed away peacefully with his wife Pat, daughter Anna, and son Eric holding his hands. 

 Kent earned his undergraduate degree and a Masters of Civil Engineering at Missouri School of Mines and Metallurgy in Rolla, MO. He was midway through earning his doctorate at the University of West Virginia, when he was drafted by the...

John David Farrall

John David Farrall

Mar 10, 2024

 John David Farrall, aged 45, of Overland Park, Kansas, passed away on March 10, 2024. He was born on October 1, 1978, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. John was a beloved son of Faylene and Jack Farrall, a cherished brother of Frank Farrall and Allison Halterman, and a dear brother-in-law to Helen Farrall and Blake Halterman.  John was known for his thoughtful and...

Elizabeth Benton Birkenmeier

Elizabeth Benton Birkenmeier

Mar 8, 2024

Elizabeth Ann (Benton)Birkenmeier, was born November 9, 1928, in Cleveland, Ohio to Ben Benton and Rachel White.  Her parents were killed in an auto accident returning from a family vacation on August 28, 1941.  She was then raised by her aunt and uncle, Viola and John White.

Elizabeth graduated from Shaker Heights High School in Shaker Heights, Ohio in 1947.  She...

Thomas "Rick" Story

Thomas "Rick" Story

Mar 6, 2024

Ladies and gentlemen, family, and friends, this 15th day of March, 2024, we celebrate the life of Thomas R Story, known to his friends as Rick, passed away at the age of 73.  He was preceded in death by his parents, T.C. and Bonnie, his brother Randy and Rick's daughter Jennifer.  His journey began at UT Martin and led him...

Rosella E. Coburn

Rosella E. Coburn

Mar 6, 2024

Rosella “Posey” E. Coburn January 7, 1938 - March 6, 2024.

Posey was born to Charles and Bertha Chism in Claflin Kansas. The youngest of 11 children her siblings were Charles, James ,Betty, Norma, Tom, Jerry, Bill, Robert, Joseph and Patricia. She desired to have a family of her own. She  married Alva “Ron” Coburn and had two children; Kimberly Jo and...

Jane Edna Graber

Jane Edna Graber

Mar 5, 2024

Jane Edna Graber, 77, of Tulsa, OK, passed away on March 5, 2024. She was born in Santa Monica, California to the late Fred and Ann Foley. Jane attended middle and high school in Lake City, Iowa before studying journalism at Iowa State University. It was there that she met Jim Graber, the love of her life. They spent many...

Trent Beaty

Trent Beaty

Mar 5, 2024

Trenton Leroy Beaty, age 18, left this world on March 5, 2024. He was born to JR and Shannon Beaty (Spence) on October 5, 2005.

Trent entered this world on his terms and in a hurry. Once he arrived, he was quite healthy and happy, seemingly he was just in a rush to meet his family. In 2010 Trent became a...

Khosrow Sohraby

Khosrow Sohraby

Mar 2, 2024

Dr. Khosrow Sohraby, 67, of Overland Park, Kansas, passed away on March 2, 2024, peacefully at his home and surrounded by family.  Khosrow was born on March 19, 1956 in Mashhad, Iran.  He married the love of his life, Azar, on July 24, 1978.  Their love was truly insurmountable.  Khosrow obtained his Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering from McGill University...

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