Obituaries
Anthony James Windholz II
Jun 22, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Anthony James Windholz II, lovingly known as “AJ”, a devoted husband, proud father, and talented craftsman, who left us far too soon on June 22, 2025, at the age of 47. AJ was born on January 4, 1978, in Wichita, Kansas, and built a life centered around family, hard...
Luigi Chou
Jun 21, 2025
On the evening of June 21, 2025, at the age of 90, Luigi Chou of Olathe, Kansas, with his children by his side, quietly passed away at the Olathe Medical Center, after suffering an acute stroke.
Born in Shanghai, China, Luigi earned a bachelor's degree in biology from Fu Dan University in Shanghai; and later a second bachelor's degree in art...
Lila (Leela) Alice Haris
Jun 19, 2025
Lila (Nicknames: Leela, Layla, Lilly, Lill) Alice Haris, 51, passed away on June 19, 2025 at 5:30 pm, in Kansas City, MO, of metastatic breast cancer. Leela was born in Houston, Texas, on May 29, 1974 at 2:08 am to parents Charlotte Worley Haris and Ali Haris. She spent the first 6 years of her life in Baghdad, Iraq, before...
Leon Vernon Finegold, Jr.
Jun 19, 2025
Leon “Lee” Vernon Finegold, Jr. passed away on Thursday, June 19, 2025, surrounded by his family.
Lee was born in San Francisco, California on October 15, 1935. Stories of Lee’s childhood with his brothers always brought a twinkle to his eye. After graduating from Menlo Atherton High School, Lee enlisted in the U.S. Marines. A degree in Engineering from University of...
Gerald (Jerry) D. Barnett
Jun 18, 2025
Gerald (Jerry) D. Barnett was born on December 8th, 1930, to Opa Fowler and Marguerite (Davis) Barnett at the farm home of his grandparents in Braymer, Missouri. He grew up in Kansas City, Kansas, graduating from Wyandotte High School in 1948. He enlisted in the United States Air Force in January 1951. His tour of duty with the 36th Communications...
Grace Evangeline Anderson Samuelsen
Jun 18, 2025
Grace Evangeline Anderson Samuelsen, age 87, of Overland Park, KS, passed away Wednesday evening, June 18, 2025, at her residence. She was born December 23, 1937, in Chicago, IL, the daughter of Carl Emil Mathias Anderson and Eva Strandmark Anderson.
She was a long-time member of the Faith Lutheran Church, Prairie Village, and more recently was a member of First Lutheran...
Kitty Lou Shrum
Jun 18, 2025
Kitty Lou Shrum was born April 7, 1961 to parents David Walter Carpenter and Wilma Lou Carpenter in Nevada, Missouri. She grew up on a farm in Deerfield, Missouri and attended schools in Nevada, Missouri graduating in 1979. She started her employment career at Western Insurance Company in Fort Scott, Kansas in the claims department. She met her future husband...
David Michael Kight
Jun 18, 2025
David Michael Kight, 55, of Overland Park, Kansas, passed away on June 18, 2025.
Born on October 20, 1969, in Fayetteville, North Carolina, David was raised in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. He pursued higher education with purpose, earning his undergraduate degree from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte and later his law degree from the Louis D. Brandeis School of Law...
John W. Lawton
Jun 16, 2025
John Lawton, age 92, of Overland Park, Kansas, passed away peacefully on June 16, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and stepfather, John was known for his warmth, sense of humor, and unwavering devotion to those he loved.
John was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 31 years, Sandra; his second wife of...
Claudie Cates Corley
Jun 15, 2025
Claudie Cates Corley passed from this life in Overland Park, KS after a long illness. She was born at home July 20, 1928 in rural Dardanelle, AR to Henry Edward Cates and Nora Rebecca Gideon Cates.
She attended school at Dardanelle, AR until the Depression forced her to drop out in 8th grade to help work for the family farm. In...
John Brewster "JB" Hodgdon
Jun 13, 2025
John Brewster (JB) Hodgdon was called home by his Lord and Savior on Friday, June 13, 2025. JB was born in Kansas City, Kansas on October 16, 1936, to Amy and Bruce Hodgdon, and grew up in Johnson County, Kansas. For the past eighteen years, JB and his wife Anne have made their home in Lenexa, Kansas. JB attended Shawnee...
Georgia Provas
Jun 13, 2025
Georgia Provas, born on May 13, 1923, in Kansas City, Kansas, passed away peacefully on June 13, 2025, in Overland Park, Kansas. She was known for her vivacious spirit and her love of life, particularly reflected in her passion for golfing, which she enjoyed throughout her life.
Georgia was a cherished member of her family and is survived by her daughter,...
Jean Marie Hilden
Jun 12, 2025
Jean Marie Hilden was born in Kansas City, Missouri on May 23, 1949, to George and June Weiden. She passed away peacefully on June 12, 2025, at her residence, Good Samaritan, Olathe, Kansas. She was preceded in death by her parents, her niece Jill Bombeck, and her brother-in-law Kenneth Luecke. She graduated from St. Theresa’s Academy then went on to...
Dianna Howland
Jun 8, 2025
Dianna Raye Howland was born in Council Bluffs, Iowa, on January 21, 1943, to John and Roberta Miller Reid. Dianna passed away peacefully on June 8, 2025, at her residence, The Forum, Overland Park, Kansas. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Philip, and her grandson Logan Burgess. After graduating from Ashland High School, Ashland, Nebraska, she...
Susan Marie Limer
Jun 8, 2025
Susan Marie Limer, 78, died on June 8, 2025 in Lenexa, Kansas.
Susan was born in Highland, Illinois to Wallace Edward Stoecklin and Estelle Clara Luber on November 25, 1946. She grew up in Highland, Illinois and married James Richard Limer on August 29, 1968 in Highland, Illinois.
Susan graduated from St. John's Mercy Hospital School of Nursing and moved to Ballwin,...
Maribeth Dear
Jun 7, 2025
Maribeth Dear, born on August 5, 1943, in Saint Louis, Missouri, passed away on June 7, 2025, at the KU Medical Center in Kansas City, Kansas. Her life, marked by grace and kindness, has left an indelible mark on all who were fortunate to know her.
Maribeth was a devoted mother, cherishing every moment spent with her beloved children, Charles Carter...
Wilber A. Copenhafer, Jr.
Jun 6, 2025
Wilber A. Copenhafer, Jr., was born in 1938 in Ottawa, Kansas, to Mary K. Knight-Copenhafer and Wilber A. Copenhafer, Sr. He grew up in Troy, Kansas, and pursued higher education at Kansas State University, where he obtained a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering.
Wilber had a distinguished career at George Butler & Associates, ultimately holding the position of President. Furthermore, he...
Kathleen D. McHenry
Jun 5, 2025
Kathleen Darst McHenry, (maiden name Hill) known as Kathy, passed away on June 5, 2025, in her home surrounded by her loving family. Kathy was raised in Raytown MO and met the love of her life on November 21, 1964, Darrel McHenry. The two were married February 26, 1966, and began their life in Merriam Kansas. They were residents of...
Gerald T. Hay
Jun 3, 2025
Gerald Taylor Hay passed away on June 3, 2025 in Overland Park, Kansas.
Gerald was born in Kansas City, Kansas on April 20, 1942 to Robert Glenn and Ollie Pearl Hay. He graduated from Wyandotte High School in 1960. He received his bachelor’s degree from the University of Kansas. Early in his career, Gerald taught in the Shawnee Mission School District....
Ella Renee Lininger
May 30, 2025
Ella Renee Lininger April 20, 2022 – May 30, 2025
Ella Renee Lininger was born on April 20, 2022, at Children’s Mercy Hospital in Kansas City, Missouri. From the moment she entered the world, she showed everyone what it meant to be brave. Born with C.H.A.R.G.E. Syndrome — a complex and rare genetic condition — Ella faced extraordinary challenges with a...
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