Obituaries

Benjamin Workman-Greco

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,...

Mike Russell

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...

Norma Lewis

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...

Marian Allred

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...

Patricia Garner

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...

Virginia Henry

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...

Paul Schloerb, MD

Dec 29, 2018

Paul Richard Schloerb, MD passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on 12/29/2018. Dr. Schloerb was born on October 22, 1919 in Buffalo, New York, the son of Herman G. and Vera M. Schloerb. He attended public schools, graduating from Kenmore High School in 1937. After graduation from Harvard College with AB in 1941, he received an MD...

Helen Wendlandt

Dec 29, 2018

Helen Wendlandt, 92, died Dec. 29, 2018. Visitation 10-11 AM, ser. 11 AM, Sat., Jan. 5, Johnson County Funeral Chapel, 11200 Metcalf Ave, OP, KS.

Gene Yeager

Dec 28, 2018

Gene A. Yeager, 78, passed away at Delaware Highlands Assisted Living on December 28, 2018. He was born on June 15, 1940 in La Crosse, Wisconsin and then graduated from Shawnee Mission North High School. He worked as a warehouse stocker for T.G. & Y, Ventures, and finally Kmart until retirement.

He was preceded in death by...

Janice (Jan) Heigele Heins

Dec 27, 2018

Janice (Jan) Sue Heigele Heins, 78, passed away December 27, 2018. She was born October 7, 1940 in Kansas City, KS to Daniel Phillip Heigele and Arlene LaMonte Coffin Heigele. She spent her early childhood and early adulthood in Independence, MO.

Jan graduated from Missouri State University and then married Edward Heins in 1962 and had two...

Carrol Glendening

Dec 25, 2018

Carrol Martin Glendening, 91, Shawnee, KS passed away on Tuesday, December 25, 2018 at Garden Terrace in Overland Park, KS. A visitation will be held from 1-2 PM, service 2 PM, on Sunday, December 30, at Johnson County Funeral Chapel, 11200 Metcalf Ave, Overland Park, KS 66210. Burial will follow at Shawnee Mission Memory Gardens.

Carrol was born...

Carl Ross

Dec 25, 2018

Carl Ellsworth Ross entered his heavenly home on December 25, 2018.    He was born to Emory and Ruth Ross on September 15, 1931 in Chicago, Illinois.  The family were active members of the Church of the Messiah where Carl served as an Altar Boy in his youth.  He attended South Shore High School where he played baseball and was...

Larry Weidman

Dec 25, 2018

Larry Grant Weidman, 68, of Overland Park, KS, passed away on December 25, 2018 at his home. He was born on August 2nd, 1950 to Hubert and Jeanette (Youngling) Weidman in Joplin, MO.

He grew up with his Mother and beloved grandparents Loyd Jones & Ruthie, his Grandfather was Mayor of Leawood, Kansas at that time.  Larry...

Mary Jane Starbuck

Dec 24, 2018

Mary Jane Starbuck, 75, passed away December 24, 2018 at KC Hospice House.  Jane was born February 18, 1943 to Everett & Lavona Barger in Narcissa, Oklahoma.  She graduated from Afton High School in 1960.  She didn’t waste any time marrying her high school sweetheart, Jerry Starbuck on August 27, 1960.  Jane was a homemaker and raised 2 children...

Carrie Molz

Dec 24, 2018

Carrie Lynn Molz of Shawnee, KS passed away Monday December 24th, 2018.

Carrie is survived by husband of 30 years Todd Molz and sons Tyler and Trevor Molz of the home, parents Gary and Frances Smith of Neosho Rapids, KS, and sister LaDonna Smith of Bella Vista, AR.

Carrie was born in Emporia, KS and...

Louise Shambaugh

Dec 23, 2018

Claire Louise McLain Shambaugh

Louise Shambaugh, 91, passed peacefully to another dimension on Dec. 23, 2018 at Tallgrass Creek in Overland Park, Kansas.

A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, January 10, 2018 at Firestone Chapel in the Church of the Resurrection (Building B), 13720 Roe Avenue, Leawood, Kansas.  All are welcome....

Mary Copeland

Dec 23, 2018

Mary Philomena (Reed) Copeland, 84, of Olathe, Kansas passed on peacefully to Heaven Sunday, December 23, 2018 surrounded by her loved ones.  She had a long, hard fought battle with Frontotemporal Disease and it’s variant Primary Progressive Aphasia that she handled with quiet grace and dignity.

Mary was born March 8, 1934 to William and Eveline Reed...

Lou Snyder

Dec 22, 2018

Lou Ann Snyder, 87, passed away Saturday, December 22, 2018. Lou was educated as a teacher at the University of Missouri. She taught for 2 years in Poplar Bluff, Missouri and Hannibal, Missouri.  She decided that teaching was not for her, so she came to Kansas City, and found a job with Bendix Corp. There she met Howard Snyder. ...

Phillip McCoy

Dec 20, 2018

Phillip Gary McCoy, age 71, of Leawood, Kansas, passed away in his home on December 20 th , 2018.  Phil was born September 20 th , 1947 in Kansas City, Missouri. There will be a visitation Saturday, December 29 th , 2018 at Johnson County Funeral Chapel, 11200 Metcalf, Overland Park, Kansas 66210 from 1:00 – 3:00 PM, immediately...

Sue Arnold

Dec 20, 2018

Sue Arnold, long-time resident of Overland Park, passed away on December 20, 2018 at the age of 94.

Sue was born in Hannibal, Missouri to Percy Osterloh and Lola Pearson Osterloh. She is preceded in death by her parents; her brother, Jack Osterloh; husband, Gene Arnold; and her daughter, Sara Kimbrell.

She will be lovingly...