Obituaries

Colleen Henderson

Colleen Henderson

Oct 3, 2017

Colleen Henderson, 67, died October 3, 2017 in Ft. Myers, Florida.  She was born in Kansas City, Kansas and is survived by her parents, Edgar W. Henderson and Alogene Henderson; her sisters Vicki Henderson and Sharon Rawson, and her nieces: Blair Rawson and Sadie Rawson.  Visitation will be Friday October 13th from 6:00pm to 8:00pm at the Johnson County Funeral Chapel, 11200...

Walter Pobanz

Walter Pobanz

Oct 2, 2017

Walter Kent Pobanz died peacefully is his sleep in Silvercrest at Collegeview, Lenexa, KS on October 2, 2017 at the age of 89. Kent, as he was known to family and friends, is survived by his wife of 67 years, Ardith; daughters, Kenette Weigel (Jim) of Overland Park, KS, Ann Pobanz (Jim Reed) of Huntsville, UT, grandchildren, Natalie Grant (John)...

Richard Kranz

Richard Kranz

Oct 1, 2017

Richard Kranz, 88, passed away Sunday, October 1, 2017 surrounded by his loving family in Overland Park, Kansas after a long, courageous fight with Alzheimer’s. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Agnes Kranz (Kelter); his two sons, Harty Kranz and wife Roberta, Micol Kranz and wife Jana; five grandchildren, Ashleigh Greenman (Kranz) and husband Daniel, Ryan Kranz...

Ramon Conejo

Ramon Conejo

Oct 1, 2017

Ramon Conejo, 95, the last surviving member of the WWII B-17 (Lucky Lassie), peacefully joined the rest of his crew on October 1, 2017 as the Lucky Lassie flew for the last time into the skies on its way to Heaven. Ramon was born on January 28, 1922.  He was the son of Epitacio and Juana Conejo. He was born in...

Delores Schulte

Delores Schulte

Sep 30, 2017

Delores E. Schulte, 90, passed away on September 30, 2017. A graveside service will be held in the indoor mausoleum on Monday, October 9, 10AM, at Johnson County Funeral Chapel and Memorial Gardens, 11200 Metcalf Ave, Overland Park, KS 66210.

Edmund Walsh

Edmund Walsh

Sep 28, 2017

Edmund T. Walsh, 92, Olathe, KS passed away on his birthday September 28, 2017. Ed was born in Wichita, KS on September 28, 1925 to Edmund Thomas and Nora Frances (Parkin) Walsh. Ed proudly served his country in World War II, he was in the US Navy, Radioman 2nd class. He married his sweetheart Betty Jo on March 4, 1946....

Cecilia Carter

Cecilia Carter

Sep 27, 2017

Cecilia “CeCe” Linda Grace Carter passed away unexpectedly on September 27, 2017, at the young age of 20. She was born on January 23, 1997 in Overland Park, KS. She was a graduate of Blue Valley Northwest High School and was attending Johnson County Community College. CeCe will be remembered for her positive outlook on life, her engaging smile, and...

Kimberly Sommerville

Kimberly Sommerville

Sep 27, 2017

Kimberly Ann (Deatherage) Sommerville, 50, of Overland Park, KS passed away on Sept. 27, 2017 surrounded by family and friends.  Kimberly Ann was born to Delbert and Wilma Deatherage on April 24, 1967 in St. Joseph, MO.  She graduated from Savannah High School, UMKC, and went to graduate school at Baker University. She married Jerry Sommerville on June 21, 1997. They have...

Diane Stryker

Diane Stryker

Sep 26, 2017

Diane Laurice "Dee" (Blanchard) Stryker, age 81, of Overland Park, Kansas, passed away on September 26, 2017 of natural causes. Diane was born April 9, 1936, in Pipestone, Minnesota to Dr. Russell and Helen (Brand) Blanchard. She graduated from Forreston High School in 1954, and then attended Rockford Business School.  She worked as assistant to the minister of Second Congregational Church...

Xina Walker

Xina Walker

Sep 25, 2017

After more than a century of bringing love and friendship to family and friends, Xina Walker passed away peacefully on Monday, September 25, 2017.  Xina, daughter of Otto and Nellie Meador, was born in Joplin, Missouri May 19, 1916.  She was raised in Ellsworth, Kansas graduating from Ellsworth High School in 1933.  Shortly thereafter, her family moved to Wichita where she attended Wichita...

Johnnie Kay Miller

Johnnie Kay Miller

Sep 25, 2017

Johnnie Kay Miller (Harmon), 77, of Prairie Village, KS, passed away after a brief illness on September 25, 2017 at St. Luke’s Hospital.  Johnnie Kay was born April 27, 1940 in Corpus Christi, TX to John and Esta Harmon.  Johnnie Kay met and married the love of her life Sidney A. Miller 58 years ago starting their married life in Corpus Christi...

Henry Carle

Henry Carle

Sep 25, 2017

Private Services will be held for the family.

Shirley Walden

Shirley Walden

Sep 23, 2017

Shirley Jean Walden, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend transitioned peacefully at home on September 23th, 2017 at the age of 91. She was born on November 9th, 1925 to Walter & Sarah Farmer. Shirley was a home-maker and a secretary for Asbury United Methodist Church and Midwest Corrugated. A longtime resident of Kansas City, Shirley was also a...

Clara Leafgren

Clara Leafgren

Sep 21, 2017

As touted by family and friends, Clara Lee was an amazing being, exemplary in all she set her hands and heart. She would refer to herself as a survivor. We would describe her as an overcomer, overachiever and over-the-moon over life and love. A song or a saying was always present in her heart and she might be prompted to...

Kelly Hattan

Kelly Hattan

Sep 20, 2017

Kelly James Hattan, 50, of Overland Park, Kansas died Wednesday, September 20, 2017 in Chicago, IL.  Kelly was born on March 2, 1967 in Sturgeon Bay, WI but was raised in the Chicago suburb, Yorkville, IL. Hattan was president of Daily’s Premium Meats since 2014 following Seaboard Foods’ sale of 50 percent ownership of the company to Triumph Foods. Daily’s experienced...

Mary Cramer

Mary Cramer

Sep 20, 2017

Mary Suzan Cramer, age 74, Beloved wife, mother, sister & grandmother, passed away September 20, 2017 at Overland Park Regional Medical Center. Visitation will be Monday, Sept. 25th from 9:00-10:30am at St Michael The Archangel Catholic Church, 14251 Nall Ave, Leawood, KS. Funeral Mass will follow at 11am. Internment at Johnson County Memorial Gardens. Suzan was born in Plattsmouth, NE...

Frances Walters

Frances Walters

Sep 18, 2017

Frances Mae Walters, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend passed away peacefully at home on September 18th, 2017 at the age of 93. She was born on February 14th, 1924 to Cecil and Marie Jones.  In 1944 Frances married Oliver E. “Bucky” Walters at the Community Christian Church in the Country Club Plaza of KC, MO.  Frances graduated from Stephens...

Beverly Versoy

Beverly Versoy

Sep 18, 2017

Beverly's full obituary will appear soon.  Please check back.

Timothy Reichard

Timothy Reichard

Sep 17, 2017

Timothy Scott Reichard, 52, Liberty, MO, passed away on Sunday, September 17th, 2017.   He was born on March 12th, 1965 in Columbia, MO and later spent most of his adulthood living in and around the Kansas City metropolitan area. Tim is survived and will be dearly missed by his parents, Dale & Bonnie Hinkle; his brother, Jerry Brightwell; sons Jason,...

William Scribner

William Scribner

Sep 16, 2017

William Charles “Bucky” Scribner, 57, Camdenton, MO, passed away on Saturday, September 16, 2017 at the Kansas City Hospice House from brain cancer. Bucky was born July 11, 1960, in Lawrence, KS to Nancy and John Scribner. He was the first born of both, and the grandchild in the family. Bucky grew up in Lawrence and graduated from the University...