Obituaries
Rita Louise Carpenter
Sep 1, 2024
Rita Louise Carpenter passed away peacefully at home on September 1, 2024. She was born in Granby, Missouri to Raymond D. English and Hannah R. Batchelor , on April 19, 1948. She was preceded in death by her parents, her stepmother, Maxine English, sisters; Kathy Bouise, Janet Yount, Patricia McCormick, brother; Jimmie English, and grandson, Jonathan Carpenter.
She is survived by...
Buddy Hockett
Sep 1, 2024
Buddy Arthur Hockett joined the United States Air Force in 1958 where he served as an Air Policeman for 4 years. After leaving the Air Force, he joined the Kansas City, Missouri Police Department in the 87th Police Officer Recruitment Class. Buddy was a police officer for 30 years when he retired. After only a year, he decided to return...
Nancy L. Gordon
Aug 31, 2024
Nancy Louise Gordon passed away on August 31, 2024 at her home. During her nearly 78 years of life Nancy was an includer, constantly drawing people together; an achiever, always getting things done; and an activator, impatient to do things now rather than later – an impulse questioned from time to time by her husband, Gary, of 56 years. Nancy...
Virginia Lois Young
Aug 28, 2024
Virginia Teaney Young passed away August 28, 2024.
Virginia was born in Kansas City, Missouri on November 6, 1930 to William G. and Hazel V. Teaney. She attended Southwest High School, class of 1947, and Kansas City Junior College. She was preceded in death by her parents, brothers Charles and Bill, and husband of 73 years, Frank A. Young.
Virginia cherished her...
Ruth Mary Browning Noyce
Aug 27, 2024
Ruth Mary Browning Noyce
April 14, 1926 - August 27, 2024
Ruth Mary Browning Noyce, 98, passed away on August 27, 2024. She was born in Iron River, Michigan, on April 14, 1926 to Cecil and Matilda Browning. She grew up in Iron Mountain, Michigan with older sisters Phyllis and Rachel Tonkin and brother Richard (Dick) Browning. She excelled academically and was...
Floyd William Meyer
Aug 27, 2024
Floyd William Meyer was given life by his creator and was born on September 18th, 1937, the child of W.C and Sophie Meyer. Floyd received the gift of Holy Baptism and became a child of God soon after. Floyd publicly confessed his faith and was confirmed at St. John Lutheran Church in Palmer, KS in March of 1951.
Floyd graduated from...
Marjorie Ann Owens
Aug 26, 2024
Marjorie C. Owens passed peacefully surrounded by family on August 26th, 2024. Marjorie was born in Rockford, Illinois to Frieda and William Carlson. She graduated from Northwestern Dental School in 1953 and worked as a dental hygienist in Rockford and Chicago.
She met Sherman Roberts, and they married in 1956. Marge and Sherman clearly believed that location was critical in their...
Sean Arturo Morrison Clark
Aug 25, 2024
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Sean Arturo Morrison Clark, a beloved 14-year-old whose bright spirit and remarkable talents left an indelible mark on everyone who had the privilege of knowing him. Sean was born on May 13, 2010, and returned to the Lord August 25, 2024.
Sean was a vibrant and joyful young man whose...
James Eugene Williams
Aug 25, 2024
James Eugene Williams was born November 10, 1932, to Charles Edward and Helen Williams in Fairmount, KS. He graduated from Basehor High School and served in the Army in Korea. As an adult, he became owner of Pioneer Millwork and then continued to work with other lumber companies in the area. He also had a particular interest in home building...
Juan S. Roque
Aug 24, 2024
Juan Silverio Roque, age 79, known as Johnny to his family, passed away on August 24, 2024, in the comfort of his home surrounded by his beloved family. Born on February 20, 1945, in Havana, Cuba, Juan immigrated to the United States, where he led an honorable life known for his kindness, creativity, generosity, leadership and love.
He served and was...
Beverly Zane Nichols
Aug 21, 2024
Dr. Beverly Zane Watkins Nichols, 88, Overland Park, Kansas, died at Advent Hospital (Merriam) on August 21, 2024 surrounded by loving family members.
Beverly was born September 2, 1935, in Silver City, New Mexico to James and Effie (Richburg) Watkins. She was preceded in death by her parents, sister Jimmie Jean Watkins Jacks, and grandson Rob Lee Nichols.
She met the love...
Fabio Rodriguez
Aug 19, 2024
Dr. Fabio Andrés Rodriguez Cely, 85, passed away peacefully on August 19, 2024, surrounded by Olga Inés, his wife of 61 years, and his adoring family.
Fabio was born on January 9, 1939, in the town of Sogamoso, in the Andean mountains of Colombia. He graduated from Sugamuxi high school with honors, and moved to Bogotá to pursue a medical degree...
Cheryl Lee Johnson
Aug 19, 2024
Cheryl Lee Johnson May 10, 1948- August 19, 2024
Cheryl passed away August 19, 2024 after a short illness in Olathe, Kansas.
Cheryl was born in Kansas City,Missouri, and lived her entire life in the Metro Area. It was a source of pride that she attended Shawnee Mission North High School in Overland Park, KS, Class of ‘67. After high school she...
Carol Veale Polson
Aug 18, 2024
Our dear mother, Carol Veale Polson, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 18,2024. Carol was born in Akron, Ohio in 1930 and grew up in Cleveland Heights. She went to Northwestern Reserve college and got a degree in nursing. It was during her first year of college that she met her future husband and the love of her life, Allyn...
Donna Stone
Aug 17, 2024
Donna N. Stone, a beloved mother, grandmother, and artist passed away peacefully on August 17, 2024, at her home in Overland Park, Kansas. Born on November 5, 1944, in Birmingham, Alabama, Donna was the cherished daughter of Ernest W. Pierce and Brownie N. Pierce.
Donna's life was full of love, creativity, and dedication. She was a proud mother to two sons,...
June Loveridge
Aug 17, 2024
June Isabelle Loveridge, 97, peacefully entered eternal rest on August 17th, 2024. June was born in Ellis, Kansas on June 24, 1927, to John and Inez Lonnon. She was a graduate of Ellis High School and also attended and graduated as a registered nurse from Mercy Hospital School of Nursing, Denver Colorado.
On September 5, 1948, June married her husband of...
Peggy Ruth Burmaster
Aug 16, 2024
Peggy R. Burmaster, long time resident of Prairie Village, Kansas, and more recent resident of Tallgrass Creek in Overland Park, passed away on August 16, 2024 at the age of 91. Peggy was a mother, a teacher, a friend, and a good neighbor. She will be remembered for so many things including her positive outlook, her determination, her dedication...
Judith A Bell
Aug 16, 2024
Judith Ann Bell, "Forever 39", passed away at her residence August 16, 2024 at Homestead of Lenexa. She married James L. Bell October 15, 1955. He preceded her in death July of 2000. Also preceding her in death were her parents Samuel Enz and Jesse (Reynolds) Enz and older sister Barbara (Enz) Tanner.
Jim and Judy left their rural Southern Illinois...
Ronald Rardin
Aug 13, 2024
Ronald Lee Rardin of McKinney, formerly of Leawood, KS, passed away on August 13, 2024. He was born on May 3, 1943, in Kansas City, MO, to Eugene Murray Rardin, Sr. and Virginia Lee (Shepherd) Rardin. As a member of the first class to go entirely through Shawnee Mission East High School, Ron graduated third of 553 students in 1961....
Julia M York
Aug 11, 2024
On August 11, 2024, the world bid farewell to a beloved soul, Julia M York, who passed away in Kansas City. Born on April 9, 1933, Julia lived a life defined by compassion and devotion to her family. She was a caring individual whose kindness touched the lives of all who the privilege of knowing her. Julia's career was centered...
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