Obituaries

Jul 24, 2025

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.

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...

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...

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....

Jul 20, 2025

Please check back at a later date for a full obituary and service schedule.

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

Jul 18, 2025

Stephen A Hartwig, 69, of Martin City, MO passed away peacefully on July 18th, 2025, at Menorah Medical Center in the care of hospice and with family and friends at his side. He died following a hard-fought battle with cancer. Steve was born to Frederick and Louise Hartwig on October 15, 1955, in Kansas City, Missouri but spent much of...

Jul 18, 2025

Jerry Jackson Hodges, 87, of Olathe, Kansas, passed away peacefully on July 18, 2025. Funeral Services will be held on July 23rd at 10:00 am with a family only graveside to begin at 11am at Johnson County Funeral Chapel. In Lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to Veteran’s Community Project.

Jerry was born September 24, 1937, to John and Minnie...

Jul 16, 2025

Please check back at a later date for a full obituary and service schedule.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks donations be made to the Alzheimer's Association.

Jul 15, 2025

With deep love and sorrow, the family of Nam Hoa Bui announces her peaceful passing on July 15, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was 83 years old. Nam is the epitome of grace, beauty, kindness, independence, strength and resilience. She was nurturing, selfless and always thought of others. She touched many lives and will be incredibly missed.

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Jul 14, 2025

Jul 13, 2025

Robert William Schuller, of Overland Park, KS passed away July 13, 2025 after a three-and-a-half-year battle with cancer.

Bob was born April 14, 1961 in Beatrice, NE to William and Roberta (Switzer) Schuller. He grew up on the family farm west of Odell, NE. After graduating from Odell High School in 1979, he attended the University of Nebraska-Lincoln earning a bachelor’s...

Jul 11, 2025

Michael Douglas Goostree was born September 3rd, 1948 to parents Douglas Porter Goostree and Retha Goostree in Nashville, Tennessee. He moved to Atlanta when he was four and came to Kansas City when he was ten. He attended Shawnee Mission West high school and The University of Kansas where he majored in Political Science. He met his wife, Marti, at...

Jul 10, 2025

Matthew Charles Riley, 53, of Denver, Colorado, passed away on July 10, 2025, in Kansas City, Missouri.

Born in Denver on March 20, 1972, Matt was a loving husband, devoted partner, and a kind and loyal friend. He built a successful career in the telecom and information technology industry, earning the respect and admiration of colleagues across the country. His work...

Jul 9, 2025

Nancy Ellen Keller, 81, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on July 9th, 2025, in Overland Park, KS. She was born on June 2nd, 1944, in Salinas, CA, to Melvin and Betty (Miller) Hild.

Nancy graduated from Grand Island Senior High School in Nebraska, earned a degree in elementary education from Wayne State College in Wayne, Nebraska, and later earned a...