Obituaries

Fenton Dietz

Apr 30, 2019

Loving and devoted husband and father Fenton Charles Dietz, 93, passed away peacefully on April 30, 2019. Fenton was born May 25, 1925, in Des Moines, Iowa and was the son of the late William Kieth and Ada Mae (Mott) Dietz.

Following graduation from Johnson High School in 1943, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy. After completing...

Jean Haynes

Apr 28, 2019

Jean D. Haynes, 81, of Olathe, Kansas passed away April 28, 2019 in her home surrounded by her family. Funeral Service will be held Thursday, May 2, 2019.  Please click on  Service Details above.

Maurice Schoof

Apr 27, 2019

Maurice Max Schoof, 85, passed away April 27, 2019. A visitation will be held from 9-10 AM, service 10 AM, on Friday, May 3, at Johnson County Funeral Chapel, 11200 Metcalf Ave, Overland Park, KS 66210. Burial will follow at Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Raytown, MO.

Max was born on March 14, 1934 to Roy and Maggie...

Darrell Pflaster

Apr 26, 2019

Darrell James Pflaster, 81, of Overland Park, KS passed away peacefully on April 26, 2019.  He was born on April 22, 1938 in Broken Bow, NE to John H. and Verda I. (Lovitt) Pflaster.

Darrell was the youngest of three boys on a working ranch and farm.  He developed his strong work ethic at a young age,...

Nicholas Schiavoni

Apr 25, 2019

Nicholas William Schiavoni passed away unexpectedly at home on April 25th, 2019 at the age of 34.  “Nickness”( as his friends referred to him) was a positive, loving, considerate, Son, Brother, Father and Friend. Loved by so many!

He was born October 26th, 1984. Nicholas was a wild kid to say the least. Talking  his older sister...

Roderick Harvey

Apr 23, 2019

Roderick Jay Harvey May18th,1964 - April 23rd, 2019

Live on in the light of eternal, peaceful, purpose. You are loved with an everlasting love.

Roderick Jay Harvey, 54, passed away unexpectedly on April 23rd, 2019. He will be missed by family and a many, many friends.  A Celebration of Life Service will be held on...

Richard "Dick" Dodderidge

Apr 23, 2019

Richard “Dick” William Dodderidge, 92, died peacefully on Tuesday, April 23 in Lenexa, Kansas. His friends and family remember him as an extremely gracious person and consummate professional.

Dick was born on October 3, 1926 in Council Grove, Kansas to Russell and Rachel Dodderidge. He served in the Army during World War II and attended West Point...

Charlotte Withrow

Apr 23, 2019

Charlotte Evoynne Withrow was born January 27, 1937 in Blackwell, OK to   William Robert Withrow and Audrey Elizabeth Klingenberg.

She lived in Blackwell and Newkirk OK and graduated high school in Ulysses, KS. She received a B.A in Religion and Religious Education from Phillips University, and worked at First Christian Church in Abilene, TX and served as...

Melba Holland

Apr 22, 2019

Melba J. Holland, 90, of Tonganoxie, KS passed away April 22, 2019 at Legends Healthcare in Tonganoxie, KS where she had lived the last 3 years.

Melba was born in Lamar, Missouri to Rev. Everett and Josephine (Gard) Holland.

She had previously lived at Overland Park Towers for 14 years and attended Emmanuel Baptist Church...

Wanda Hein

Apr 21, 2019

Wanda (Mitzie) Lee Hein, 79 of Leawood, KS, died peacefully at home on Easter Sunday, April 21st. Wanda is survived by her husband of 60 years, Wayne K. Hein, their children Mark Hein & wife Karen, Sandra Wachter & husband Marc and Scott Hein; her grandchildren, Amanda Tran & husband Alex, Nicole Manning & husband Spencer, Brandon Reigel &...

Geraldine "Geri" Woerth

Apr 20, 2019

Geraldine (Geri) L. Woerth

1942 - 2019

Geraldine (Geri) L. Woerth was taken to heaven on April 20, 2019 surrounded by the love of her closest family and friends like the coziest of hugs.  Geri was born June 19, 1942 at St. Mary’s Hospital, Kansas City, MO to parents Ellen and...

Zechariah DeBruyn

Apr 20, 2019

Zechariah David "Zech" DeBruyn went to be with the Lord April 20, 2019.

Zech was born August 14, 2000. He was a student at Shawnee Mission East High School. His survived by his father and mother, Alma and Gary DeBryun and sister Zaylor, Grandparents Robert and Tracy DeBryun and Eleanor DeBruyn. Zach has an extensive family of...

Donald Grady

Apr 19, 2019

Donald Grady, 90, passed away April 19, 2019. Per his wishes, no services will be held.

Gloria Vickrey

Apr 17, 2019

Gloria G. Vickrey, 67, passed away April 17, 2019. Private services will be held for the family.

Shirley Rach

Apr 13, 2019

Shirley Rach, 88, passed away April 13, 2019. A visitation will be held from 1-2 PM, service 2 PM, on Wednesday, April 17, at Johnson County Funeral Chapel, 11200 Metcalf Ave, Overland Park, KS 66210.

She was born August 8, 1930 to Harry and Myrtle Wagner in Deer Creek, MN.

Shirley is preceded in death...

Gene Wilmoth

Apr 11, 2019

Gene Wilmoth, 95, Olathe, Kansas, passed away on April 11, 2019, surrounded by family.

Gene was born December 3rd, 1923 in Kansas City, Missouri to Raymond and Anna Wilmoth. People who knew Gene knew of his love and devotion to family and friends. He will be remembered for his love of the automobile industry, golfing, cocktail hour,...

John Webb

Apr 8, 2019

John Avery Webb was liberated from the constraints of his physical existence on April 11, 2019 at the age of forty.  He lived a heroic 31 years after an accident that changed his life forever.  John is an inspiration to all for his courage and strength – he has impacted so many lives in his short time here.

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Shane Luster

Apr 8, 2019

Shane Rewick Luster 59, died, Monday April 8, 2019 at his residence. He was born February 26, 1960 in Kansas City, Missouri the son of McClianton Luster and Roberta Griffin.

Funeral service will be held at 12:00 pm Tuesday April 16, 2019 at Johnson County Funeral Chapel.  11200 Metcalif Ave Overland Park, KS.

William "Bill" Reno III

Apr 8, 2019

William Earl “Bill” Reno III, 72 died, April 8, 2019 at KU Medical Center in Kansas City, KS. He was born July 29, 1946 in Kansas City, Missouri the son of William Earl and Emma Ruth (Stumpff ) Reno.

Bill attended public schools in Johnson County.  Bill was a Johnson county resident most of his life. He...

Mary Ward

Apr 7, 2019

Irene Ward passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 7, 2019.

Irene was born in Platte City on August 15, 1928. Her family later moved to Independence, MO.

She worked for Sears and Roebuck as a buyer for more than forty years. Irene’s worked in several locations and as a result she lived in Kansas City,...