Obituaries

Kenneth Miller

Feb 18, 2018

Kenneth Dale Miller, 94, of Lenexa, KS passed away on February 18, 2018.  A visitation will be held from 1-2 PM, service 2 PM, on Saturday, February 24th at Johnson County Funeral Chapel, 11200 Metcalf Ave., Overland Park, KS.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Lakeview Village Foundation, 9100 Park, Lenexa, KS 66215....

Howard Gibson

Feb 18, 2018

Howard Wade Gibson, 74, passed away on February 18, 2018 in Overland Park, KS at Menorah Medical Center where he was surrounded by his loving family.  A healthy and vibrant man, Howard suffered an unexpected stroke that took his life quickly.

Howard was born in Evanston, IL in 1943 to parents, Murray and Marguerite Gibson.  He was...

Audrea "Jean" McAninch

Feb 17, 2018

Audrea “Jean” McAninch, 91, passed away peacefully at home on February 17, 2018, surrounded by her loving family.  Jean was born on August 14, 1926 in Wichita, KS to George H. and Opal M. Bell.  She was a TWA retiree and very proud of it.  Preceded in Death by her parents, siblings and spouse, Kenneth M. McAninch.  She leaves...

Frances Lyle

Feb 17, 2018

Frances Christina Lyle, 96, of Overland Park, KS, passed away on Saturday, February 17, 2018 at her home surrounded by family.

Frances was born October 7, 1921 to John and Anna Hagberg in Kansas City, MO.

At a young age, she moved to Raytown, MO with her parents and three sisters (Elsie, Tillie, and Evelyn)...

Helen Bull

Feb 17, 2018

Helen Rose Bull (97) passed away on Saturday, February 17, 2018. Helen was born in Newark, New Jersey to Merrick & Anna Ross on May 7,1920. Helen was proud to have grown up and live in New Jersey up until just a few years ago. In recent years, she found her home in Overland Park, Kansas.  Helen was a...

Darlo Reese

Feb 16, 2018

Darlo G. Reese, age 88, passed away peacefully Friday, February 16, 2018. A celebration of her life will be held at Trinity Lutheran Church, 5601 W. 62nd Street, Mission, Kansas 66202 on Thursday, February 22. Visitation is at 9:30 AM, service is at 10:30 AM, with a reception following. Born in Norfolk, Nebraska to Frank and Nora Marshall, Darlo...

Helen McGuire

Feb 15, 2018

Helen Louise McGuire, 90, passed away February 15, 2018. She was born in Sedalia, MO on February 16, 1927 to John and Isabelle Taylor.

Helen was a long-standing member in Alpha Sigma Alpha, Tri Psi and Cure of Ars Catholic Church. She was an avid bridge player, enjoyed traveling, cooking and sewing, but most of all she...

Karen Gelvin

Feb 15, 2018

Karen Diane Gelvin was born on June 12, 1951 to Mattie Jo and John Savute in Wichita, Kansas. She passed on February 15, 2018 surrounded by family at Kansas City Hospice House, following a year-long battle with stomach cancer. A devoted daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, Karen considered her fond relationships one of her greatest accomplishments. Her...

Jon Ellgen

Feb 14, 2018

Jon L. Ellgen, 76, passed away on February 14, 2018. No services will be held.

Julia "Judy" South

Feb 13, 2018

Julia "Judy" L. South, 89, passed away on February 13, 2018 at Olathe Hospice House.

Judy married Billy Joe South in 1948. They were married for 65 years. Judy worked as an Avon Lady for 30 years. She loved gardening and flowers.

She had three daughters, five grandchildren, and 12 great grandchildren.

A visitation...

Janet Graham

Feb 13, 2018

Janet Fletcher Graham, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and sister, passed away unexpectedly in her sleep on February 13, 2018 in Overland Park, Kansas.

Janet was born in Kansas City, Missouri on May 29, 1951, the oldest of three children of the late John and Betsey Fletcher.  She grew up in Prairie Village, Kansas and attended Shawnee Mission...

Alan Mohr

Feb 12, 2018

Alan R. Mohr of Overland Park, KS passed away Monday, February 12, 2018 at his home. He was a loving and devoted husband and father, but perhaps his most cherished title was the one bestowed by his grandchildren of “Papa.”

Alan was born December 31, 1935 in Clifford, IN. He graduated from Columbus High School in 1954....

Floyd "Buck" Peck

Feb 12, 2018

Floyd “Buck” Peck of Olathe, KS, died after a brief illness on Monday, February 12, 2018 at the age of 73 surrounded by his family. Buck was born October 25, 1944 in Racine, WI, where he attended St. Catherine’s and Horlick High Schools. He earned a B.S. in business from the University of the State of New York. Buck...

Joseph Paquin Jr.

Feb 12, 2018

Joseph T. Paquin Jr, 93, of Overland Park, KS, passed away Monday, February 12, 2018. Visitation will be from 9 to 11 AM on Saturday, February 17, 2018 at Johnson County Funeral Chapel. Burial in Clinton Township, Michigan. Full obituary pending. Please check back soon.

Leroy Armstrong

Feb 12, 2018

Leroy C. Armstrong passed away Monday, February 12, 2018, at KU Medical Center due to heart complications.  He was surrounded by his loving family. He was born on June 24, 1934 in Kansas City, Kansas.  Leroy moved to Baxter Springs, Kansas when he was a child and remained there until coming back to Kansas City where he graduated from...

Sue Anderson

Feb 12, 2018

Sue Ann Roberts Anderson, a loving wife, a devoted mom, a fun “Grandee” and a wonderful friend to many passed away on February 12, 2018. She was 75 years old. She was born in Kansas City, Missouri, the only child of Harley and Fredia Roberts. Sue made every occasion special and had a purse and a front door wreath...

Velva DeAtley

Feb 11, 2018

Velva ‘Jean’ DeAtley passed away on Sunday, February 11, 2018 at Kansas City Hospice House.

Jean was born July 9, 1932 in Bolivar, MO to Arthur A. and Dessie V. Pettet, the 8th of 10 children.  She was a longtime resident of Overland Park and Olathe area.

Jean loved her family and her friends who...

Leslie Regier

Feb 10, 2018

Leslie “Les” E. Regier, 75, passed away Saturday February 10, 2018 from Metastatic Melanoma.  Les was born in Hutchinson, Kansas on June 1, 1942 to Edward and Wilma Regier.

Les grew up in Buhler, Kansas and graduated from Buhler High School.  He attended Hutchinson Community College and graduated from Kansas State University in 1965 with a degree...

Frances Clarke

Feb 9, 2018

Frances Marie Clarke, 96, passed away peacefully at Claridge Court Residential Community on February 9, 2018 where she had happily resided for the past 9 years. Frances lived a full and productive life and was blessed with a loving, devoted family and remarkable health.

Frances was born to Thurman B. and Georgia D. (nee Gale) Barker in...

Patrick Ruelle

Feb 8, 2018

Patrick Ruelle

Patrick James (“Pat”) Ruelle, 59, Overland Park, KS, died Thursday, February 8 in Kansas City.  His wife of 33 years, Kimberly (Breding), survives.Pat is the second child and eldest son of Jim and Mary Ruelle, Minot, ND, both deceased.Also surviving are their three adult children: daughter, Micah; and sons, Colt (Kayla) and Steele, all of...