Obituaries

Oct 22, 2025

Carolyn "Carol" Marie Smith was born in Farragut, lowa on April 6, 1939, She spent her early school years there and then graduated high school in New Market, lowa. Shortly after that she married her H.S. Sweetheart Lynn Hook. From this union there were two sons, Randall "Randy" wife Michele, and Kevin "Kelly" Hook (deceased 2015). Randy's family produced three...

Oct 17, 2025

James Winston "Jimmy" Johnson, 74, passed away October 17, 2025.

Jimmy was born on January 14, 1951 in Coronado, California to Winston Carnell Johnson and Patricia Claire (Seaborn) Johnson. He was a lifelong member of Millwrights Local 1529 of Kansas City. He later became an instructor at the Carpenters, Millwrights, Floor Laying training center until his retirement.

Jimmy was preceded in death...

Oct 28, 2025

Oct 27, 2025

Billy Lee Carrell passed away Monday, October 27th following a very brief illness in Leawood, KS.

Bill was born in 1941, in Bartlesville, OK to Lorene and Billy Carrell. Their family moved to the Kansas City area during his childhood, and he attended Shawnee Mission High school back when it was the only one. He began his college years at Baker...

Oct 29, 2025

Contributions / Donations in honor of Howard can be made to Friends of Johnson County Mental Health Center to support efforts such as Co-Responders, Crisis Intervention Teams (CIT) and The In Place (Families for Mental Health).

Please make checks payable to “Friends of Johnson County Mental Health Center” and mail it to:

Johnson County Mental Health Center

6000 Lamar Avenue, Suite 130

Mission, KS...

Oct 25, 2025

After a blessedly long and beautiful life, Dorothy Berniece Obermeyer Dykman met the God she had long worshiped, and was welcomed into eternal life on October 25, 2025.

Dorothy was born in Norfolk, Nebraska on the 25th of May, 1929, to Emma and Reverend George Obermeyer. She was raised in a close-knit German Lutheran family, and as a PK (Pastor’s Kid)...

Oct 27, 2025

Judith “Judy” Irene Rosen, 83, passed away peacefully on October 27, 2025, at the Kansas City Hospice House in Overland Park, Kansas. Born on September 15, 1942, to Rollie and Irene Burhans, Judy lived a life defined by compassion, creativity, and deep devotion to her family and community.

Judy was a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant and spent her career helping others...

Oct 27, 2025

Gilbert H. Bledsoe, Jr. (Gil), age 85, passed away on October 27, 2025 at Santa Marta Retirement in Olathe, KS. He was born on July 3, 1940 to Gilbert H. Bledsoe, Sr. and Clara Bledsoe and was a lifelong resident of Kansas City, Missouri.

Gil is survived by his loving wife of 30 years, Barbara; two children, Laura Herrick (Dave) and...

Oct 27, 2025

Pat is survived by her husband of 56 years, Dennis Seager of the home; Three Children (Spouses) Ryan (Erin) Seager of Overland Park, KS; Cari (Stan) Koster of Wichita, KS; Scott (Kristen) Seager of Castle Pines, CO. Eleven Grandchildren: Kyle, Alex, and Jake (Callie) Seager; David (Sam), Kourtney, and Gabe Koster; Phoebe, Griffin, and Joel Seager. Sister Jean (Tim) Rose...

Oct 23, 2025

John Richard Martin entered the eternal presence of his Savior and Lord, Jesus Christ, in the early morning of October 23, 2025. He passed away peacefully at the age of 102 in his home in Olathe, Kansas surrounded by loving family.

John gratefully spoke of how he had a full and wonderful life.

John was born in Akron, Ohio on July 22,...

Oct 22, 2025

Minnie Louise "M. Louise" Parizek passed away on Wednesday, October 22, 2025 in Overland Park, Kansas. On November 8, 1938, she was born in Iola, Kansas to Lillian Marie Moore, who soon after became Mrs. Charles Phillips. Louise graduated from Nevada High School in Nevada, Missouri. Louise was a faithful member of the Roman Catholic Church. Most recently she attended...

Oct 20, 2025

Jill Susan Galbreath, of Leawood, Kansas, passed away on Monday, October 20th, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family.

Born on November 1st, 1963, Jill was a devoted mother, daughter, and sister whose kindness, curiosity, and open-minded spirit touched everyone she met. She was deeply proud of her three sons — Collin, Connor, and Cooper — who were the greatest...

Oct 17, 2025

Shirley Mae Stadel Feightner, 95, of Overland Park, KS, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on Friday, October 17, 2025, at Sunrise Senior Living of Overland Park.

Shirley was born on July 4, 1930, in Manhattan, KS. She was preceded in death by her husband, Chuck. They were married for 56 joyful years.

Shirley loved being around people and was known to...

Oct 15, 2025

Glenda “Bobbi” Boxler, daughter of Freelan and Thelma Krout, was born in 1937. Throughout her childhood and young adulthood, Bobbi loved playing her violin, ice skating, and helping to take care of her siblings.

Bobbi and Ken married and began their family, raising four children—one preceding her in death. After the children entered school, Bobbi helped Ken run the family business...

Oct 12, 2025

David Lee Buehler, age 94, of Shawnee, KS passed away at home October 12, 2025. David was born November 27, 1930 in Kansas City, Ks to Calvin Loyd Buehler and Lucy Levada (Raw) Buehler. He grew up in Kansas City, Ks graduating from Wyandotte High School. He enlisted and served in the Army Reserve. David married Mary Louise (Goode) Buehler...

Oct 10, 2025

Linda Leipold Eakes passed away peacefully at her home in Leawood, Kansas, on October 10, 2025, due to respiratory failure. She was 79 years old.

Linda was the beloved mother of Kimberly Iorns (married to Michael Baumer) and Kevin Iorns, and the proud grandmother of Elizabeth Black, Sophia Black, Lily Iorns, Margaret Iorns, and Aiden Iorns. She is also survived by...

Oct 8, 2025

Deanna Lynn Wright passed on October 8, 2025 at 65 years old, after a long illness. She attended schools in the Shawnee school district and earned a degree at York College in Nebraska. She worked many years at Montgomery Ward, Monogram Retailer, in the mail department. She enjoyed bowling, babysitting, volunteering in the church nursery, and watching the Chiefs play...

Oct 7, 2025

Born January 1, 1922, Mildred "Mimi" McAuliffe of Overland Park, Kansas, lived a full and vibrant life.

Surrounded by family, she passed away at the age of 103 years on October 7, 2025.

Mimi lived a life of devotion to her Catholic faith, family and friends. She found lifelong purpose serving others and volunteered her time generously in her community as a...

Oct 7, 2025

Marjorie Lee Rieth Bradford, 96, died in Overland Park, Kansas on October 7, 2025.

Marjorie was born in St. Louis, MO and grew up in Columbia MO. Often called Marge or Margie, she graduated from Columbia Hickman High School and attended the University of Missouri where she was a member of Chi Omega Sorority. Marge married John Bradford in June 1951....

Oct 6, 2025

A Life Lived with Open Arms: Wendy Heinrichs (Sanchez)

Wendy Heinrichs (Sanchez), a woman whose boundless warmth and generosity built a community of love around her, passed away peacefully on October 6, 2025, at the age of 76 at North Kansas City Hospital. She was born on February 27, 1949, and was a lifelong resident of Kansas City, Kansas.

Wendy's generous heart...