Obituaries

Jan 1, 2019

Mike was born in Kansas City of a Greek-American mother and an Asia Minor industrialist father and was raised in Salonica, Greece.  He graduated from Greek public and private schools and is an alumnus of Anatolia College of Salonica.  He attended the University of Missouri, Kansas City (UMKC) on Victor Wilson and AHEPA scholarships where he earned a BBA...

Jan 1, 2019

Kenneth Charles Scherrer, Jr, age 81, of Lenexa, KS, died of heart failure on May 6, 2019. Visitation will be at 1:00 pm on May 10 at the Johnson County Funeral Chapel, 11200 Metcalf Ave, OP KS, 66210. The funeral will be at 2:00 pm at the same location.

Ken was born on February 24, 1938, in...

Jan 1, 2019

On Oct. 23 of 1936 My mom came to the world in usual way

She grew up with love with many different relatives either living in the house or visiting. Her dad added on a room to their house and her grandfather moved in for his final days.

She often spoke of all the animals...

Jan 1, 2019

Suzanne Christine Brown

Suzi Brown, 76, a resident of Overland Park, KS passed away Saturday, May 25, 2019. She was born July 4, 1942 to Howard and Ada Jeanette Burgener(Oswald) in Pekin, IL. She enjoyed being a 4th of July baby.

Suzi was united in marriage to Harold Brown on May 18, 1963. She was...

Jan 1, 2019

Elizabeth Grant passed away peacefully on February 14, 2019 at the age of 79 surrounded by her family.  She was born November 16, 1939 in Wilson, KS to David and Marcella (Koerperich) Vopat.  She was united in marriage to James Grant on May 31, 1958 at St. Peter’s Church in Aurora, KS

She was proceeded in death...

Jan 1, 2019

Connor William Smith, 30, of St. Louis, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, December 8, 2019. Connor was born in Kansas City and attended Shawnee Mission East. His adventurous spirit brought him to work in the service industry and hospitality. His interests included voice and comedy performance, varied bike pursuits such as polo and delivery, and writing. He had a special...

Jan 1, 2019

Opal Gertrude “Trudy” Sharp, 98, of Edmond, Oklahoma passed away February 17, 2019.

Trudy was born October 9, 1920 in Miller City, Illinois to Martha and Charles Whitaker.  She was married to Harry Sharp for 61 years until his passing in 2001.  She lived most of her life in Mission, Kansas and spent her retirement years in...

Jan 1, 2019

Donita was born June 22, 1932 in Pleasanton, KS to Jesse and Helen Crawford.  She was called home to the Lord on Saturday, April 27, 2019.

Donita grew up in Pleasanton and Kansas City, KS.  She attended Washington (Rural) High School and graduated in 1950.  She met the love of her life, Don Wernes, and they married...

Jan 1, 2019

Nancy I. White, 63, of DeSoto, Kansas transitioned from this life May 30th, 2019 surrounded by her loving family.

Nancy was born May 17, 1956 in Gardner, KS.  She was the daughter of Hilmar and Herbert Brown and a graduate of Olathe North High School.  She worked at Stanley Elementary School where she met the love of her...

Jan 1, 2019

Harold D. Adams, 84, of Overland Park, Kansas passed away March 6, 2019 at his home after a battle with double pneumonia he was surrounded by his family. He was born February 9, 1935 in Marshall, Missouri the son of Larkin L. and Leona Mae (Ballew) Adams.  He lived in Sedalia, Missouri and later moved to Overland Park, Kansas where he...

Jan 1, 2019

Arthur was born in Chicago, Illinois to Frances and Hazel Barrett. He joined the Air Force in March 1948. In his travels he was stationed in Wiesbaden, Germany where he met his wife, Ursula von der Becke. They were married in August 1956. Ursula preceded Arthur in death. Survivors include his wife, Rebecca Barrett of the home; a son, Lester...

Jan 1, 2019

Wanda E. Butler, 81, passed away on April 11, 2019 in her home. Wanda moved to Kansas City from Ashland, Alabama in 1943 and graduated from Paseo High School in 1956 where she met the love of her life, Jay W. Butler who preceded her in death. She is survived by her son, Mark (Kristiana), her daughter, Carolyn (Jim),...

Jan 1, 2019

On Monday, March 25, 2019, Dorrell Tindle Baird, age 94, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.  Dorrell passed away peacefully at the Hospice House of Kansas City located on Wornall Road. Dorrell’s decline in health and quality of life lead him from his earthly journey to begin his heavenly life.

Dorrell Tindle Baird...

Jan 1, 2019

David R. Boote, 71, Overland Park, passed away June 17, 2019 in Overland Park.  David was born in Pittston, Pennsylvania to Roland Boote and Helen (Windle) Boote.  The family moved to Baxter Springs, Kansas where David graduated high school in 1966.  He worked hard to put himself through college and graduated from Pittsburg State University in 1970 with a...

Jan 1, 2019

Benjamin Michael Workman-Greco, 17, passed away a Hero on January 23, 2019 in his fiancé’s arms.   Ben was born in Payson, Utah and had attended Olathe East High School. Ben was a fun-loving person who enjoyed camping and fishing with his brothers, playing video games with his friends, always had time for the appreciation of fast and expensive cars,...

Jan 1, 2019

Michael Patrick Russell, 58, passed peacefully in his home October 31, 2019 following a lengthy battle with Lyme disease.  He leaves his brother Steve Russell and wife Dawn of Arvada, Colorado; Brother John Russell and wife Meredith of Norfolk, Virginia; Sister Erin (Russell) Hall and husband Brian of Kansas City, Missouri; and Stepmother Vicki Russell of Riverside, Mo; several...

Jan 1, 2019

Norma J. Lewis, Foxwood Springs in Raymore, MO passed away peacefully on July 13th at age 96.  She was preceded in death by her parents, brother and dear husband, Albert B. Lewis.  She is survived by two daughters, Nanette Heuman (Bob) of Lawrenceville, GA and Christine Poindexter (Mike) of Lee's Summit, MO, four grandchildren, and four great grandchildren.  In lieu...

Jan 1, 2019

Marian C. Allred, 95, of Overland Park, Kansas passed away peacefully January 1, 2019.

Marian was born in Onondaga County, New York on Nov 14, 1923 to Lois and Frank Dodson.  Her family moved to Pasadena, CA where she grew up.  She met her husband, Ted Allred, at a USO dance in 1945.  They were married for...

Dec 30, 2018

Patricia Garner, 86, died December 30, 2018. A graveside service will be held at 2 PM on Monday, January 7, at Johnson County Memorial Gardens in the indoor mausoleum, 11200 Metcalf Ave, Overland Park, KS.

Patricia was a flight attendant for TWA for many years. She loved visiting all of the cities and experiencing new cultures. Pat also...

Dec 30, 2018

Virginia Berniece (Davee) Henry, long time resident of Overland Park, KS, passed away on December 30, 2018 at the age of 92.

She will be lovingly remembered by daughter Claudia Ormrod, two sons Gregg & Scott, two granddaughters Brooke German & Haley Ormrod, and two great-grandchildren. Virginia was loved and cherished by many, and will be greatly...