Obituaries

Jun 16, 2019

Mrs. Barbara June (Andrews) Hanson born June 24, 1942 in Akron, Ohio.  She was Mother, Teacher, Poet, Skydiver, Singer, Traveler, Wife, and Grandmother.

Barbara was preceded in death by her parents, Roy & Donna Ifft, step-mother, Norma Ifft, and her husband, James E. Andrews, Senior.

She is survived by husband, James Hanson, brother, Alan Ifft...

Jun 12, 2019

Ernest Alton Trammell, 73, passed away on June 12, 2019 at his residence. He was born October 11, 1945 in Memphis, TN, the son of Joseph Alvin and Emma May Trammell. He graduated from Treadwell High School in Memphis, TN. He also attended William R. Moore School of Technology in Memphis, TN and earned his Bachelors of Science Degree...

Jun 12, 2019

Mary Jane Walker passed away peacefully in Overland Park, KS, on June 12th, 2019.

Mary Jane was born in Beaumont, TX on August 3rd, 1940.  She lived in numerous places throughout her life including, Texas, New Jersey, Ohio, Illinois, England, Wyoming Missouri and Kansas

On December 26th, 1957, Mary Jane married William Jones Walker, Jr. (Bill), who passed away in 2018. Bill and Mary Jane were married for 61 years.  Praise the...

Jun 12, 2019

Robert S. Schroeder died on June 12. Bob was born in 1943 in Chicago, the only child of Robert H. and Anna D. Schroeder. He graduated from Freeport (IL) High School, Iowa State University and Indiana University with chemistry major. Dr. Schroeder was active in numerous professional, Lutheran, and local volunteer organizations.

Bob is survived by his...

Jun 12, 2019

James William Fetters – 11/14/1944 – 6/12/2019

OVERLAND PARK, KS. – James William Fetters, 74, passed away Wednesday, June 12, 2019 at the Overland Park Regional Hospital following a long illness.

Jim was born in Willard, Ohio and raised in Plymouth, Ohio.  He was the son of Donald and Betty Fetters.  He played football, #55,...

Jun 12, 2019

Helen McMahill, Overland Park, KS, passed away on her 98th birthday, June 12, from complications of a fall she had in October. She was born in Turney, Missouri on June 12, 1921 to Alpha and Ella Wolfe. Helen graduated from Cameron High School in 1939 and then moved to Kansas City where she graduated from Kansas City Business College....

Jun 12, 2019

Robert K. Reese, age 95, passed away peacefully Wednesday, June 12, 2019.   A celebration of his life will be held at Trinity Lutheran Church, 5601 W. 62nd Street, Mission, Kansas 66202, on Wednesday, June 19. Visitation is at 10:00 AM; service is at 11:00 AM, with a reception following.

He was born in Snyder, Nebraska, to Walter...

Jun 10, 2019

Craig Edward Summy; son, father, brother and best friend to everyone, left us altogether too soon on June 10th, 2019. He is survived by his parents, Albert and Drucilla (Huber) Summy; his beautiful and exceptional daughters, Maya and Coco Summy; a sister, Sarah Summy, a brother; Matthew (Carmen and Grace) Summy,  several Aunts, Uncles and cousins as well as countless friends....

Jun 10, 2019

On June 10th, 2019, the McConnell Family tragically lost their beloved husband, father, and grandfather due to a tragic airplane accident. The world lost a visionary business leader, community supporter, and philanthropist.  John Noble McConnell, Jr. was born on April 11th, 1939, in Evanston, IL to Betty and John N. McConnell, Sr.  The oldest of four children, John spent...

Jun 6, 2019

James Dunbar Parker, 80, of Leawood, Kansas, passed away on June 6, 2019. He was born on July 3, 1938, in Sioux Falls, SD, to James Abraham Parker and Doris (Whitman) Parker. Jim was raised in Minnesota, where he graduated from Edina High School. He attended Beloit College (WI), where he studied Economics, played varsity tennis, and joined the...

Jun 6, 2019

Anita Marie Swanson Gish

Anita M. Gish, 91, of Overland Park, KS, died on June 6, 2019 of natural causes. She was born in Rockford, Illinois on July 6, 1927 along with her twin sister, Annette Swanson Johns, to Ray Arthur Swanson and Lydia Elizabeth Bersell Swanson, both deceased.

Anita grew up in...

Jun 5, 2019

Sara L. Griffin, 55, of Prairie Village, KS, passed away peacefully from cancer on June 5, 2019.  Sara was born on Sept 28, 1963 to Bob and Mary Lee Trotter.  She graduated from Shawnee Mission East HS in 1981 and received her Associate Degree from Baker Univ. Sara is survived by Aunt Norma Jean Ramel (Jim), Aunt Kathy Jackson...

Jun 4, 2019

An obituary is not available at this time for Elinora Hitchcock. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Jun 3, 2019

Col. John Richard Hansford, Ret. USMC

Surrounded by the love of his family, John went to Heaven on June 3, 2019.  John was born September 15, 1927 to Richard and Dorothy (Duffield) Hansford in Kansas City, Missouri.  He was raised in the Kansas City area, graduating from Northeast High School in 1944.  He attended Kansas...

Jun 3, 2019

Richard Allen McGrath, Jr., 59, of Overland Park, KS passed away on June 3, 2019 after an almost two-year bout with cancer. He was born November 27, 1959 in Fort Worth, Texas to Richard Allen McGrath, Sr., and Hope Marie McLemore, both deceased.

Rick lived most of his younger years in Hutchinson, Kansas and spent some of...

Jun 2, 2019

Paul Thomas Holder, 75, Olathe, KS, passed away June 2, 2019. He was born December 9, 1943 in Alton, IL to Paul and Arlena Holder. He was a Veteran of the United States Army. Most recently Paul was a driver for First Student and drove for the Olathe School District. He was loved by his students and school faculty....

Jun 1, 2019

Wright W. Crummett, 89, of Overland Park, Kansas died June 1, 2019. Wright was a graduate of Abilene, Kansas High School, The University of Kansas, and Washburn University School of Law.  He served in the Korean War in the Naval Amphibious Force.  In his early legal career, he practiced law in Topeka, Kansas, in the firm of Smith, Rees...

Jun 1, 2019

Billy Dwayne Brumbaugh went to be with the lord on June 1, 2019.

He was born November 5, 1939 in Norborne, MO to Alfred and Ella Brumbaugh. He met his love at Stanley High School and was united in marriage to the love of his life Margaret K. Brumbaugh (Lowe) on August 15, 1956 at Morse Church.  Together...

May 28, 2019

Deborah Anne "Debbie" Fellows-Mays was born May 27th, 1967 in Greenville TX.  She was the Daughter of Tom and Cheryl Fellows.  She transitioned from this life May 28th, 2019 surrounded by her loving family, friends and husband at the age of 52 years and 1 day.

Debbie and Craig entered into a loving marriage on July 12th,...

May 25, 2019

Tellus Eugene “Gene” Oakes, age 87, of Overland Park, Kansas, passed away on May 25, 2019, at home from Alzheimer’s Disease.

A visitation will be held from 9-10 AM, service 10 AM, on Tuesday, May 28, at Johnson County Funeral Chapel, 11200 Metcalf Ave, Overland Park, KS 66210.

Gene was born in Kansas City, Missouri, to...