Obituaries

Carolyn Louise Hirner

Carolyn Louise Hirner

Oct 19, 2024

Carolyn Hirner, age 92, of, Lee’s Summit, Missouri passed away peacefully on October 19, 2024, at Kansas City Hospice House, surrounded by her loving family. A devoted mother, grandmother, and friend, Carolyn lived a life of grace, kindness, and unwavering love that touched the hearts of all who knew her.

Born on December 1, 1931, in Hannibal, Missouri, Carolyn was the...

Camille Alicia Slattery

Camille Alicia Slattery

Oct 15, 2024

 

Camille Alicia Slattery of Overland Park passed away on October 15, 2024 at the age of 95 in Leawood, Kansas. She was born May 23rd,1929 in Detroit, Michigan to her parents Dr. and Mrs. William Baker.

Throughout her life, she made lasting impressions on all those she encountered. She had a contagious zest for life and never missed an opportunity to...

William "Bill" Henry Hawthorne, Jr.

William "Bill" Henry Hawthorne, Jr.

Oct 14, 2024

William (Bill) Henry Hawthorne Jr. of Overland Park, Kansas, died peacefully at home at the age of 81. Bill was born in Rolla, Missouri on 9/1/43 to Maxine & William Henry Hawthorne Sr. The simplest of pleasures in life brought great joy to Bill. . .watching his beloved Chiefs & Mizzou Tigers, along with just chillin’ with his friends and...

Nona Lindsay

Nona Lindsay

Oct 14, 2024

Nona Lindsay, age 84, passed away in her home on October 14, 2024. Nona was born on December 31, 1939 to Walter and Elnora Smith, in Junction City, KS.

Nona was the 9th of 10 children. She was raised mostly in Westside of Kansas City, Mo and Bettendorf, Iowa.

At a very young age, she opened her own beauty salon. She was...

Linda Susan Moore

Linda Susan Moore

Oct 13, 2024

Linda Susan Moore, born on January 22, 1949, in Merriam, Kansas, passed away peacefully on October 13, 2024, in Olathe, Kansas. She was 75 years old. 

Linda was a beloved mother to her twin daughters, Kristen and Angela, and a cherished grandmother to her five grandchildren: Emma Meek, Dylan and Elaina Meek (twins), Abigail Linsky, and Ellie Linsky. She took immense...

Charles Anthony Rehm

Charles Anthony Rehm

Oct 13, 2024

Charles Anthony Rehm, 68, of Warsaw, MO passed away Saturday, October 13, 2024 at NorthCare Hospice House in North Kansas City, MO after a brief illness.

Charles was born July 18, 1956 in St. Joseph, MO. He was the son of Helen Cobb Rehm and the late Thomas Rehm.

Charles was married to Lisa Schroeder on November 15, 1986. They celebrated more...

Robert Barnett

Robert Barnett

Oct 11, 2024

Robert “Bob” Kent Barnett, 81 peacefully passed away alongside family members on October 11th, 2024 following his second stroke in 13 years.

 Bob was born on April 10th, 1943 in Kansas City, Kansas to Marjorie Cox Barnett and Oscar Orval Barnett. After graduating from Shawnee Mission High School (now Shawnee Mission North High School) in 1961, where he proudly starred for...

Kelly Lynn Gilliland

Kelly Lynn Gilliland

Oct 10, 2024

Kelly Lynn Gilliland was born September 28,1957 to Darl Kay and Lila Jane Stites in Chicago, IL. At age three the family moved to San Diego. Then, subsequently to Atlanta and Los Angeles due to her father’s business assignments. She graduated from Rolling Hills High School (L.A. area) in 1975 and then attended Cal State Sacramento. Kelly soon transferred to...

Juanita M. Zanagal

Juanita M. Zanagal

Oct 7, 2024

Juanita M. Zanagal, Shawnee, KS passed away October 7, 2024. She was born July 4, 1938 in McLouth, KS to Myron and Louise Keeslar. She was united in marriage to Emery Zanagal, March 20, 1976. 

 

Juanita worked for Southwestern Bell and AT & T. When she retired from AT & T she went to work with Emery at their company Star...

Terry Wayne Lasley

Terry Wayne Lasley

Oct 6, 2024

Terry W. Lasley, age 69, of Kansas City, Kansas passed away on October 6, 2024, at his residence. He was born October 2, 1955, in Kansas City, Missouri. He was the son of Wayne and Annabelle (Doty) Lasley.

Terry was preceded in death by his parents, brother-in-law Bob McCormick, and several aunts and uncles.

Terry is survived by his daughter, Jessy Lasley...

Bonnie Faye Assmann

Bonnie Faye Assmann

Oct 6, 2024

Bonnie Faye Assmann, 41 of Overland Park, Kansas passed away October 6, 2024.

Bonnie was born April 27, 1983 in Shawnee Mission, Kansas to David and Susan Assmann. She graduated from Bonner Springs High School in 2001 and The University of Kansas in 2004 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting and Business/Management. Bonnie later moved to Melbourne Beach, Florida where she...

Shirley Jean Devine

Shirley Jean Devine

Oct 5, 2024

Shirley Jean Devine, age 89, of Overland Park, KS passed away peacefully on October 5, 2024, surrounded by loved ones. Born on May 8, 1935, in Kansas City, KS, she was the beloved daughter of Arthur T. and Pauline H. Meyers. 

 Shirley was known for her vibrant personality, and her love for entertaining friends and family. She dedicated her life to...

Margaret Ann Davis Athey

Margaret Ann Davis Athey

Oct 2, 2024

Margaret Ann Davis Athey, age 87, passed away on October 2, 2024, in Loveland, CO. She was born on November 22, 1936, to Otto and Mabel Davis. Margaret was the valedictorian of her class at Moss Point High School and continued her education at Graceland College and Indiana University for undergraduate work, and later UMKC for her Masters degree in...

Hilda Maxine (Hoke) Metcalf

Hilda Maxine (Hoke) Metcalf

Oct 1, 2024

Hilda Maxine (Hoke) Metcalf, 96, formerly of Tallmadge, Ohio, made use of her “one way ticket” to Heaven, Tuesday, October 1, 2024 from her earthly residence at Ignite Medical Resorts in Overland Park, Kansas.

 Born on January 16, 1928, she was the only daughter of Luther ”Mason” and Edith (Norris) Hoke in Nallen, West Virginia. Her father died in a coal...

Allen N. Bolte

Allen N. Bolte

Oct 1, 2024

It is with profound sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Allen N. Bolte, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and proud veteran, who passed away on October 1, 2024 at the age of 85. Allen led a fulfilled life devoted to his family, his country, and many activities that brought him joy.

Allen was married to his beloved wife,...

Avis W. Johnson

Avis W. Johnson

Sep 30, 2024

Avis W. Johnson, 93, from Overland Park, KS passed away at home on Monday, September 30, 2024. She was born on November 5,1930 in Miltonvale, KS to Loyd and Anna Mae Cyr. She married Leon Johnson on November 10,1948 and they went on to live in several Kansas towns. In 1961, they moved to Overland Park, KS where they raised...

Larry Delbert Parsons

Larry Delbert Parsons

Sep 27, 2024

Larry Delbert Parsons, age 91, passed away peacefully in his home on September 27th after a 9 month battle with cancer. Larry was born on May 17th 1933 to Eugene O. Parsons and Merlyn Yeakley Parsons in Kansas City, Missouri. He was a graduate of Pembroke Country Day School in Kansas City as well as the University of Kansas, receiving...

Leneer L. Barber

Leneer L. Barber

Sep 27, 2024

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Leneer L. Barber was born on November 25th, 1936, in Topeka, KS to Elmore and Ruth Barber. He was educated in the Topeka public school system. His favorite subject was math, and he lettered in pole vaulting. His love of math would eventually translate to an Associate’s degree in Accounting at Washburn University. He married Rebecca M....

Jean Louise Young

Jean Louise Young

Sep 26, 2024

Jean Louise Young, age 93, passed away peacefully on September 26, 2024 at St. Lukes Hospice House. She was with her husband, family and friends. Jean was born November 3, 1930 in Des Moines, IA to Harold and Edith Redick. As a child, she lived in Des Moines, Galesburg and Kansas City.

Jean graduated from Westport High School in 1947 as...

John Stuart Packham

John Stuart Packham

Sep 24, 2024

John "Stuart" Packham, 70, of Shawnee, Kansas passed away on September 24, 2024. He was born on January 14, 1954 to Walter and Margaret Packham.  

Stuart attended Grandview High School before proudly serving his country in the Navy during the Vietnam War. In 1986, he married the love of his life, Tina. They raised two children together, Cody and Julia. 

Following...