Obituaries

Vivian Kirkpatrick

May 16, 2018

Vivian Kirkpatrick passed away on May 16, 2018 at the age of 99.  She was known to her parents and brother, Gene, as Viv, and to her friends as Maxine, and to her grand and great- grandchildren as Mimi.

Vivian Maxine Murray was born in her maternal grandparents’ house in Westline, Missouri on December 26th, 1918, six...

David Smoot

May 15, 2018

David K. Smoot, 92, passed away quietly at his home in Overland Park, KS on Tuesday, May 15, 2018.

He was the son of Baylis Kyger Smoot and Mildred Tritle Smoot of Salina, KS.

His sister, Lynn DeGhetto of Norwell, MA, predeceased him in October 2013.

He is survived by his former wife,...

Jennie Folken

May 13, 2018

Jennie M. Folken passed away in her sleep on May 13, 2018 in Lenexa, KS.  Jennie was born in Brodhead, Kentucky to Earnest and Margie Gordon, one of six children.

Jennie met Russell Folken in early 1961 and after a brief courtship they were married. Their marriage lasted 49 years and produced three children.

Jennie...

Ann Dodderidge

May 12, 2018

Ann (Thornberry) Dodderidge, 87, died peacefully on Saturday, May 12 at Sunrise Senior Living in Lenexa, Kansas.

Ann was born on September 30, 1930 in Joplin, Missouri to John and Gretchen Thornberry. Her father was the director of the Boys Club of Kansas City, Missouri from 1935-67. Ann’s family moved to Kansas City in 1935 and she...

Robert White

May 9, 2018

Robert (Bob) L White was born October 30,1925 in Marceline, MO.  He went home to be with the Lord on May 9, 2018, surrounded by family.

Bob grew up in Marceline, MO where he graduated from Marceline High School in 1943.  He served in the United States Navy during WWII. Bob married Doris Marie Sanders on May...

Lisy Thomas

May 9, 2018

Lisy Thomas, 86, died peacefully at the home of her daughters' on May 9, 2018 surrounded by her family after many wonderful years as loving wife mother, grandmother and great grandmother.

She is survived by her husband of 63 years, Dr. P.E Thomas, their daughters, Anna Idiculla (Ninan) of Overland Park, KS and Aswathy Valakuzhy (Kuruvilla) of Charlotte, NC and...

Karen McBratney

May 9, 2018

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Dorothy LaRue

May 8, 2018

Dorothy Ann LaRue passed away peacefully on May 8, 2018 in her home in the Villas of Leawood, in Leawood, Kansas. Her parents were Harvey and Ollie LaRue. A memorial service will be held at 4 PM, Friday, May 11 in the Clubhouse at the Villas of Leawood, 2021 W 139th St, Leawood, KS 66224. Instead of making any...

Paul Howarth

May 8, 2018

Paul E. Howarth, 79, of Overland Park, Kansas, passed away peacefully on May 8, 2018. Paul will be cremated according to his wishes. A Celebration of Life will be held from 6-8 PM, with Military Honors at 7:45 PM, on Monday, May 14, at Johnson County Funeral Chapel, 11200 Metcalf Ave, Overland Park, KS.

Paul was born...

Thaine Maelzer

May 7, 2018

Thaine Quan Maelzer (November 2, 1934), 83, passed away May 7, 2018, at his home in Lenexa, Kansas. Thaine was born in Council Grove, Kansas by Walter Valentine Maelzer (1983) & Viola Unity Banks Maelzer (1974).

Survived by sister, Debra New and her four children: Shirley Benlon, Diana Wuertz, Junior New, and Bobby New. His wife, Stacey Thompson-Maelzer, married in Las...

Robert 'Bob' White

May 3, 2018

Robert “Bob” White of Lenexa, died May 3, 2018, at the age of 73.  He was born in Denver, Colorado, September 30, 1944, the son of Arthur O. White and Helen Jenner.

Upon graduating from Emporia High School, he went into the U.S. Navy.  He was an electronic technician, serving in the 1960’s.  He was on two...

Mary Klein

May 2, 2018

God grant eternal peace to Mary Louise (Stanley) Klein, loving wife, mother, and grandmother.  She passed from this life to the next on May 2nd, 2018.  Mary Lou was born in Wichita, Kansas on August 24th 1938.  She graduated from St. Mary’s Cathedral High School where she was a cheerleader her junior and senior year.  She studied ballet during...

James Zerbe

May 2, 2018

James O. Zerbe, age 91, of Overland Park, KS, passed away at his home on Wednesday, May 2, 2018.  James was born on August 8, 1926 in Wichita, KS to Alvin and Madge (NEE: Babb) Zerbe. James was the loving father of Doug (Barb) Zerbe, Gary (Kathryn) Zerbe, Nancy (Mark) Schrag and Brad (Kenda) Zerbe; cherished grandfather of 14...

William Mosley, Jr.

May 2, 2018

William Lee Mosley 62, of Kansas City, KS died May 2, 2018 surrounded by loving family after a long battle of stomach cancer.  He was born June 19, 1955 in Ellis County, Texas.

William was married to the love of his life, Elaine Guffey for 10 years.

He enjoyed driving a tow truck for Country...

Bruce Barrow

Apr 30, 2018

Dr. Bruce Barrow, 63, died peacefully at home in Kansas City, Missouri surrounded by his family on April 30th.  He was diagnosed with a virulent cancer in late February and courageously endured the disease without complaint, never losing his sense of humor.

Bruce Kent Barrow was born in Fulton, Missouri, the son of Clyde R. and Helen...

Michelle Kinnick

Apr 30, 2018

On the morning of April 30, 2018, surrounded by loved ones in her home in Platte City, Michelle Marie Kinnick, 50, completed her earthly journey. Michelle’s story began in Concordia, KS, where she was born to Mike and Leanna Metro on October 12, 1967. She grew up alongside two younger brothers in Salina, KS and at the age of...

Jerry Dhone

Apr 28, 2018

Jerry D. Dhone, 83, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on April 28, 2018.  He was born February 23, 1935 in St. Joseph, MO.  He graduated from Finlay Engineering College in 1956 with a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering.  He served in the United States Army and then worked diligently as a Civil Engineer his entire career. He...

Sylvia Tate

Apr 24, 2018

Sylvia Keller Tate, Bonner Springs, KS, passed away while surrounded by her loving family on April 24, 2018, at the age of 99. Born Dec. 10, 1918, in Page City, KS, Sylvia was one of 11 children born to Oliver and Irene Keller. She graduated from Page City High School, where she lettered in basketball all 4 years and...

Janice Seacreas

Apr 24, 2018

Janice Sue Bowden, age 81, went to be with the Lord on April 24th, 2018.

Janice was born December 15, 1936 to Arthel and Carrie Bowden in Mountain Grove, Missouri. She was the 11th of 13 children. She grew up in Lenexa, Kansas. On December 23, 1954, she married Lloyd Seacreas and they lived in Kansas City, Kansas....

Elizabeth F. 'Bette' Arens

Apr 22, 2018

Elizabeth “Bette” Engel Arens, 82, passed away on Sunday, April 22, 2018 at home.

Visitation will be held from 11 AM to 12 PM with 12 PM service on Saturday, April 28, 2018 at Hillcrest Christian Church, 11411 S. Quivira Rd, Overland Park, KS 66210. Cremation will occur at a later date.

In lieu of...