Obituaries
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...
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...
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,...
Peggy M. (Stoker) Stewart
Jul 27, 2025
Peggy M. (Stoker) Stewart July 2, 1932 – July 27, 2025
Peggy M. Stewart, age 93, of Salina, Kansas, passed away peacefully with family by her side on July 27, 2025. She was born on July 2, 1932, in Kansas City, Kansas, to Merrian M. Stoker and Evia L. Stoker.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph A. Stewart; her...
Barbara Wauneta Juiliano
Jul 24, 2025
Barbara Wauneta Juiliano, age 90, passed away peacefully on July 24, 2025, in Olathe, Kansas.
She was born on November 8, 1934, in Kansas City, Kansas, and spent her life in the surrounding area. Barbara worked as a dedicated bookkeeper for various companies throughout the Kansas City metro and was known for her strong work ethic and attention to detail.
Affectionately known...
Robin Stuckey Sosebee Shattuck
Jul 23, 2025
Robin was preceded in death by her parents, Roy Roscoe Stuckey and Evelyn Faye (Seeley) Stuckey; brothers Randy and Jeffrey; as well as nephew, Chee Neskahi.
She is survived by her husband Scott; sister Marilyn Stein (and husband Brad), sister Pam Lien; and Randy's wife Noemi. She also leaves her four grown children: J.D. Sosebee (wife Kristina and two children), Jerry...
Lois Lorene Hanauer
Jul 23, 2025
Lois Lorene Hanauer, beloved mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully on July 23, 2025, in Brentwood, TN, at the age of 87. In 2021 Lois and George moved to Nashville, Tennessee from Prairie Village, Kansas to be near her daughter, Susan and family. She was a resident of Morning Pointe of Brentwood at the time of her passing.
Born on November...
Girmachew G Sisay
Jul 23, 2025
Girimachew G. Sisay passed away on Wednesday, July 23. 2025 in Overland Park, Kansas. He was born on December 12, 1984, in Gonda, Amhara, Ethiopia. A more complete obituary will follow. Services are listed below.
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...
Faylene Farrall
Jul 22, 2025
Faylene “Miss Fay” Farrall, 84, passed away peacefully on July 22, 2025, in Overland Park, Kansas. Born on January 20, 1941, in Lewisburg, Tennessee, she lived a life marked by devotion—to her family, her faith, and her community.
For over three decades, Fay served as a food service manager for the Shawnee Mission School District. Her dedication to her work was...
Peter N Coussas
Jul 21, 2025
Peter N. Coussas, born on February 9, 1937, in Macedonia, Greece, passed away peacefully on July 21, 2025, in Plattsburg, Missouri. He was a proud United States Veteran, having honorably served his country.
Peter was a valued member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints - Smithville Missouri Ward, where his contributions to the community and fellowship were cherished....
William B. Hope Jr.
Jul 20, 2025
William Boyd Hope, Jr. died peacefully Sunday, July 20, 2025, at home surrounded by his family who loved him dearly.
Bill was born July 4, 1938, in Chattanooga, Tennessee to William B. Hope and Eleanor Kate Roberson Hope. His father was career military, retiring as a Colonel and his mom a homemaker. Bill enjoyed the privilege of sharing a birthday that...
Robert J. Martin, Sr.
Jul 20, 2025
Robert Joseph Martin Sr. passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 20, 2025. He was born on May 4, 1934, to Elene (Rousseau) and Steve Martin in Chicago, IL where he spent an interesting youth riding street cars and the “L”, and learning how to get along with the variety of people he encountered there.
The ‘50’s found him welcomed by the...
Nancy Ann Smith
Jul 19, 2025
Nancy Ann Walker Smith entered the Kingdom of Heaven in the warm embrace of her Savior, Jesus Christ on July 19, 2025. She was a resident of Kingswood Senior Living Community in Kansas City, Missouri.
Nancy was born February 9, 1933. She met Alfred O. Smith, Jr. at a carnival when Al’s sister pushed him into the seat next to Nancy...
Pat E. DeLapp
Jul 19, 2025
Patricia (Pat) Eileen DeLapp was born on April 25, 1934 in Kansas City, Kansas, to parents Arthur and Carrie DeLapp. Pat was raised in the Kansas City area and graduated from Westport High School.
After graduating from high school, Pat worked for Southwestern Bell Telephone Company and was the first woman to climb a telephone pole to work on telephone lines....
Steven Ellsworth Defenbaugh
Jul 19, 2025
Steven “Sonny” Defenbaugh, 77, of Overland Park, Kansas, passed away on July 19, 2025, following a longstanding battle with Frontal Lobe Dementia.
Born on March 23, 1948, in Brush, Colorado, to Elmer and Helen Defenbaugh, Steve spent his formative years on his grandfather A.K. Fender’s ranch in nearby Akron, Colorado, where he became skilled horseman. In addition to the strenuous ranch...
Rosa Marie Perez
Jul 19, 2025
Rosa “Rosie” Marie Perez, 83, passed away in the presence of family on July 19, 2025.
Born on August 30, 1941 in Austin, Texas, Rosie lived a joyful life centered around family, meals, and simple pleasures. She was a loving wife to Cruz Perez for almost sixty-eight years, most of which was in Kansas City, Missouri. Throughout life together they ran...
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