Obituaries
Elaine Nelson
Jul 30, 2017
Elaine Farrow Nelson, 70, died peacefully at home on July 30, 2017 surrounded by her family after many wonderful years as a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, daughter, friend and teacher to young and old alike. She is survived by her date to the senior high school prom and husband of nearly 48 years, Joseph Nelson, their two daughters Katie...
Felicia Redel
Jul 27, 2017
Felicia Redel, 71, passed away on July 27, 2017. She is now with Dave. No services will be held.
Dr. Merrill Athon, MD
Jul 26, 2017
Dr. Merrill Dean Athon, 93, passed away peacefully on July 26, 2017 after a long and accomplished life that positively impacted all who knew him. Merrill was born and raised in Topeka Kansas June 15, 1924 to Howard and Roberta Athon. After graduating from High school Merrill entered the Navy, serving during WWII, as Pharmacist Mate. After leaving the service,...
William Chadd
Jul 25, 2017
William Junior Chadd, 80, of Overland Park, Kansas died Tuesday, July 25, 2017 at the Forum of Overland Park. Bill was born May 25, 1937 in Greencastle, Indiana to William and Edna (Roach) Chadd. He served in the US Air Force, entering active duty on August 9, 1955 and being honorably discharged November 28, 1962. He married Rita Ann Jones...
Betty Grayson
Jul 25, 2017
Betty Crouch Grayson, 93, passed away peacefully Tuesday, July 25,2017 at Brookdale Overland Park after a brief illness. She was born March 7,1924 in Lexington, KY to Roy and Irene Crouch. She married U. Grant Grayson, the love of her life, on June 3,1944. In 1951, they moved to St. Louis, MO with their two children, Patricia Lee and John Grant. Grant’s...
Agha Kamal
Jul 25, 2017
Agha Kamal, 87, passed away on July 25, 2017 in Overland Park, KS. Agha Kamal was born on July 11, 1930 to SaFiah and Ali Kamal in IsFahan, Iran. Agha was married to Hassan Akhlaghi who passed away in 1988. Agha was a homemaker and loved spending time with her family. She had seven children that kept her busy, but...
Dorothy Burks
Jul 24, 2017
Dorothy M. (Dot) Burks, 93, passed away July 24, 2017 at Sharon Lane Health Services from Congestive Heart Failure. Dorothy was born on October 27, 1923 to Albert and Gertrude Budy in Kansas City, KS. She was the second of four daughters. Dot was a Rosie the Riveter in Kansas City and joined the Army in 1944. She married the...
Michael Roys M.D.
Jul 24, 2017
Michael N. Roys, M.D. of Lake Lotawana, MO, passed from this life on July 24th, 2017. A visitation and celebration of Michael’s life will be held Sunday, July 30th at Johnson County Funeral Chapel, 11200 Metcalf Ave, Overland Park, KS from 2:00-4:00 PM. A separate religious service will be held at Sacred Heart Catholic Church at 2864 E. 96th St.,...
Dr. Shalini Gavankar
Jul 23, 2017
Shalini Gavankar M.D. Dr. Shalini Gavankar, 81, a resident of Overland Park Kansas lost her battle with cancer on Sunday July, 23rd 2017. Her final days were spent surrounded by her loving family and friends. A reception to honor her life will be held at Johnson County Funeral Chapel on Thursday, July 27th, 2017 from 6 – 8 PM. Dr....
Marian Zimmerman
Jul 22, 2017
A private family graveside service was held at Johnson County Memorial Gardens Courtyard of Memories Indoor Mausoleum.
Melissa Owen
Jul 20, 2017
Melissa Kaye Owen of Overland Park, Kansas passed away suddenly on Thursday July 20, 2017. Melissa is survived by her mother Beverly Owen, her father David C. Owen and his wife Laura, sisters Deborah Owen Wells and Elizabeth Ann Peters, and four nephews whom she adored Trevor Wells, Bryan Wells, Joseph Peters and Jackson Peters. Melissa was born on January...
Marilyn Heley
Jul 18, 2017
Marilyn Flom Heley passed away Tuesday, July 18, 2017, following complications from emergency heart surgery. Marilyn was born March 14, 1932, near Kenyon, MN, to Norwegian dairy farmers Arnold and Amanda. Marilyn received her spiritual upbringing in this farm community. She and her family were deeply committed to Holden Lutheran Church, and also valued education, which led Marilyn to attend...
James Baker
Jul 17, 2017
James D. Baker Obit James Donald Baker, 96, died July 17, 2017, at Brighton Gardens of Prairie Village. Born Aug. 22, 1920, in Junction City, KS, he had lived in Overland Park since 1958 before moving to Brighton Gardens in 2008. He retired from the U.S. Treasury Department in 1975 after more than 30 years service and immediately opened a...
Suzanne Rutz
Jul 16, 2017
Suzanne Rutz, 78, Overland Park, KS, passed away on July 16, 2017, at her home, from her battle with cancer. Suzanne was born on November 10, 1938, in Dubuque, Iowa, to Glenniss and Delbert Harper. She was a graduate of LuVerne, Iowa High School in 1956 and then graduated from Iowa Methodist School of Nursing in Des Moines, Iowa in...
Ivan Proctor
Jul 16, 2017
Ivan Daniel Proctor, 70, of Lenexa, Kansas passed away peacefully in his home on Saturday, July 15th 2017. Ivan was born on June 20th 1947 to Ivan Leroy Proctor and Virginia Forster Proctor of Holton, Kansas. He is survived by his daughters, Lauren and Jessica Proctor of Simi Valley, California; his sister, Sharon Bolling of Lenexa, Kansas; two maternal uncles, Max...
Linda Spangler-Gillotte
Jul 15, 2017
Linda Spangler-Gillotte, 67, died July 15, 2017. Memorial service will be at 10:30AM, Friday, July 21, at Our Savior Lutheran Church, 2400 E Mechanic St, Harrisonville, MO 64701.
Elfrieda Crouch
Jul 10, 2017
Elfrieda R. (Wendt) Crouch went to Heaven the evening of July 10th and was greeted by her husband Rex, son Bill, ten siblings, parents and many others who have known and loved her over the years. She joyfully engaged in life from start to finish, with friends and family as her focus. Her life wasn’t without its challenges, but through...
Cristy Phillips
Jul 9, 2017
Cristy Phillips, 63, died July 9, 2017. A memorial service will be held on Friday, July 14, 10am, at Johnson County Funeral Chapel, 11200 Metcalf Ave., Overland Park, KS.
Beatrice McCloud
Jul 9, 2017
Beatrice McCloud, 95, passed away July 9, 2017 surrounded by her family. Services have not been set.
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