Obituaries

Jul 22, 2018

William F. Holwegner, 86, of Leawood, KS accomplished his mission to join the love of his life, Lettie, on July 22, 2018 after a courageous battle with cancer.  He died at his home in the company of his loving daughters, Leigh Alexander, Topeka, KS and Lynn Blaser, Bucyrus, KS.

Bill was born and raised in McLaughlin, South...

Jul 22, 2018

Dr. John Gamble, Jr. age 80, of Overland Park, died early Sunday morning on July 22, 2018, with his family by his side.

John was born January 17, 1938, in Mangum, OK, to John and Callie (Harris) Gamble.  He was raised in Mangum and graduated from Mangum High School, in 1956.  John married Delores on Nov. 11...

Jul 22, 2018

Carmella Ann Giangreco, 80, of Leawood, KS, passed away on Sunday, July 22nd, 2018. Carmella was born in Kansas City, MO on February 16th, 1938 to Charles V. and Anna Shortino. She was a graduate of Glennon High School, earned a Bachelor’s degree from St. Theresa’s (Avila), and a Master’s in Education from Wichita State University. Carmella’s love of...

Jul 19, 2018

Harold “Skeet” James Livingston III, age 62, of Las Vegas, Nevada, passed away on Thursday, July 19, 2018 in Sheridan, Wyoming.  Graveside services will be held Saturday, September 1, 2018 at Johnson County Funeral Chapel & Memorial Gardens at 11:00 am, in Overland Park, KS.

Skeet was born December 3, 1955 in Kansas City, Missouri to Harold...

Jul 19, 2018

John K. Soderquist age 92 passed peacefully into the loving arms of his Savior with his daughters Diane and Jane by his side on July 19, 2018.

He is survived by daughters Jane (Michael) Kabes, Diane LaBoube,Grandchildren Tim (Deanne) Bruner, Stephanie (Jesse) Honn, step grandchildren Sean (Chhun) Kabes, Sarah Kabes, Julia (Michael) LeVan and great grandchildren Christopher...

Jul 18, 2018

Robert Lee Ferdig, age 95, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 18, 2018 at St. Luke’s South Hospital in Overland Park, Kansas.

Bob was born June 5, 1923 in rural Mapleton, Iowa. He was the last of 10 children born to Harry and Cora (Hessig) Ferdig. He grew up hunting in the hills around his hometown of...

Jul 16, 2018

Jimmy Joy Reimbold, 85, Stilwell, Kansas entered into Heaven on July 16, 2018.  Jimmy was born April 13, 1933 in Pineville, Missouri and graduated from Central High School in Kansas City, Missouri.   She received her nursing degree from Avila College and her Masters degree at Webster University.  Jimmy loved and deeply enjoyed her nursing career and helping others.   During...

Jul 16, 2018

Willmar Edward Koehler, Jr. July 3, 1934 – July 16, 2018

Willmar Jr. 84, was born July 3, 1934 to Willmar and Henrietta (von Spreckelsen) Koehler of Merriam Kansas. He was Baptized and Confirmed in the Lutheran Faith. Willie attended Merriam Grade School and graduated from Shawnee Mission Rural (North) High School in 1952. While playing French...

Jul 14, 2018

83, Overland Park, KS passed away on July 14, 2018 at her home. A memorial service to celebrate her life will be 2:00pm Saturday July 21st at  Asbury United Methodist Church, 5400 W. 75th Street, Prairie Village, Kansas. A reception will follow at the church.

Paula was born on a warm November afternoon at Wesley Hospital in...

Jul 14, 2018

Robert Carl Hanson, “Uncle Bob”, was born in Kansas City, Mo on October 10th 1930.  Son of Floyd and Loretta Hanson.  I don’t know much of his early years, but know that he enlisted in the U.S. Army just after his 21st birthday in 1951.  He was assigned to the European theatre in Germany as an infantryman, where he...

Jul 13, 2018

Betty Osborn, age 93, of Kansas City, Missouri passed away peacefully into the arms of Jesus our Lord on Friday July 13, 2018 at Skyline Ridge Care Center.

Betty was born on June 24, 1925 in Osawatomie, Kansas to Roscoe and Dana (née Potts) Evinger.  An active Christian her entire life, Betty was a member of the...

Jul 13, 2018

Jean D. Bradshaw

January 18, 1923 – July 13, 2018

Jean D. Bradshaw, of Stilwell, KS passed away July 13, 2018 at the age of 95.  Jean and her twin sister Jane were born and raised on a dairy farm in Parkville, MO.  She graduated from Kansas City North High school and served as the graduating class...

Jul 12, 2018

Dorothy (Case - Akers - Darnell) Hultz, 95, of Overland Park, Kansas passed away Thursday, July 12, 2018.  She was born to Burr A. and Ethel Mae Case on February 26, 1923 in Norborne, MO.  Dorothy graduated from Stet High School in Stet, MO and attended Missouri Teacher’s College in Warrensburg, MO.  She began teaching in a one room...

Jul 10, 2018

Laura Lee Dias Newby, 67, of Overland Park, KS, passed away on July 10, 2018, at home.

Laura was born February 19, 1951 in Maumee, OH. She was born in Ohio but grew up in Pasadena, CA. She was an excellent student and graduated Pasadena High School early, in 1969. She worked many years in banking and...

Jul 9, 2018

Madison was a bright, beautiful, witty and strong willed young lady.  She made friends very easily and no one was ever a stranger.  She was an excellent athlete and participated in many sports growing up.  She excelled at swimming, soccer, lacrosse and cross country.  Madison was motivated to be the best at everything she put her heart and soul...

Jul 5, 2018

Anna Kay Shaw of Prairie Village, KS passed away on Thursday, July 5, 2018 at the age of 80.  Anna was the devoted wife of the late Fred D. Shaw; beloved daughter of the late Edgar Allen and the late Anna Frances Fitzgerald; dear mother of Sherlyn Talkington and Cindy Shelby; cherished grandmother of Hannah Houske, Jack Talkington and...

Jul 4, 2018

Sara Jane Baird Van Hercke, 81, passed away Wednesday, July 4, 2018 in Overland Park, Kansas.

Jane was born December 20, 1936 in Independence Missouri to Lewis and Fern Baird. She graduated from William Chrisman High School and lived her entire life in the Kansas City area. Jane married Marvin E. Van Hercke (deceased) in 1955 and...

Jul 4, 2018

Dr. Robert Julian Russell, Jr.

Dr. Robert Julian Russell, Jr., 92, passed Wednesday, July 4, 2018 surrounded by his loving family. Born May 2, 1926 to Ann Lorene Gillespie Russell and Robert Julian Russell in Gainesville, TX, he enjoyed hunting and fishing as a boy.

Upon his High School graduation in 1943, he left Gainesville...

Jul 3, 2018

Donald Oliver Nelson, 88 years old, of Mission Hills, KS passed away on July 3, 2018 at Brookdale Rosehill in Shawnee, KS following a short illness with lymphoma.

Husband, dad, grandfather, musician, farmer, rental property owner, hospital administrator, community booster from Whiting, KS to Kansas City, KS.

Mr. Nelson was born March 1, 1930 in...

Jun 30, 2018

Stephanie Chanelle Lelia Davis died June 30, 2018. Stephanie was born on April 7, 1997 in Augusta, GA and she has lived in Georgia, Hawaii, Washington and Kansas. She was a true Army Brat. Stephanie was a true and magical angel whose flame was extinguished way too early. She touched so many lives with her gentle spirit, her sweetness...