Obituaries

Dan Thomas

Jan 1, 2018

Dan Thomas moved on November 17, 2018. He left a forwarding address; Heaven. He's free from the pain and limits of this fallen world and enjoying the blessings of his new home.

In my father's house there are many rooms. If it were not so I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you...

John Yacos III

Jan 1, 2018

John was born on October 18th, 1948, in Columbus Ohio to Helen and John Yacos Jr.  Growing up in Canton Ohio, John was active at Holy Assumption Orthodox Church, in boy scouts he achieved the rank of Life Scout, and lettered in varsity football and wrestling.  Following his graduation from Glenwood High School, John attended Bowling Green State University...

Jessie Ladewig

Jan 1, 2018

Jessie Marie Ladewig passed away January 1, 2018. She was a former Employee of the Year at St. Luke’s Hospital, also was named Volunteer of the Year for post-retirement service. Before St. Luke’s, she served as director of public relations for Leawood National Bank. She was active in Village Church, served on the executive board of Kansas City Young...

Edna Green

Dec 30, 2017

Robert "Bob" Hesler

Dec 30, 2017

Robert L. Hesler, loving husband, father, grandfather, dog-lover, wood-worker, KU basketball fan and self-described long-haired wild man, died on December 30, 2017, in the Overland Park home he built 37 years ago. His life was full of family and colorful friends.

Bob was born in 1948 and spent his first few months at the Florence...

Lois Williams

Dec 29, 2017

Lois Mae Williams, 93, of Garnett, Kansas, passed away on Friday, December 29, 2017 at Residential Living Center in Garnett, Kansas.

Lois was born December 31, 1923 in Gardner, Kansas to Ellis and Anna Lee (McIntire) Miller. She was married to Eric Williams for 59 years until his passing in 2016.

In her younger years,...

Juanita Kirkpatrick

Dec 26, 2017

Juanita Kirkpatrick, 90, passed away on December 26, 2017. Her funeral service will be held at 10AM on Friday, December 29, at Fellowship Baptist Church, 7106 Prospect Ave, Kansas City, MO 64132.

William "Bill" Rider

Dec 26, 2017

William Harold Rider, 100, passed away peacefully December 26, 2017, at Overland Park Regional Hospital.  He was born September 15, 1917 in Rich Hill, Missouri to Irl C. and Trudy Mae Rider.

His wife, Melba, of 63 years of marriage, his son, David, one brother and 5 sisters all predeceased him in death. He is survived by his daughter,...

George Freeseman

Dec 26, 2017

George Harry Freeseman died on December 26th, 2017. He was born in 1924 in Watertown, South Dakota and grew up on a farm north of Watertown in Codington County. His parents were Harry George Freesemann and Katy Ross.  He and Marie Albin were married February 22, 1951 in a small country church near her parent’s farm just outside Vermillion, South Dakota....

Sharon Garrett

Dec 25, 2017

Our heavenly Father reached down and put His loving arms around Sharon Irene Garrett and took her home on Christmas day evening, Dec. 25, 2017 at Shawnee Mission Medical Center.  Sharon was born September 23, 1942 in Denver, Colorado.  She spent her grade school years in Webster Groves, Missouri and Mission, Kansas.  During those years, she was a Brownie...

Florence DeWitt

Dec 24, 2017

Florence DeWitt, 94, of Kansas City, died peacefully of natural causes on Christmas Eve, 2017.  Born Florence Marie Carré in Racine, Wisconsin, on April 13, 1923, Florence was the only child of Dr. John F. Carré and Margaret Carré.

Growing up in Racine, Florence was Valedictorian at Park High School.  She attended Northwestern University, graduating from its renowned school of speech.   Florence went on to a pre-motherhood career writing radio-show...

Raymond Buckley

Dec 24, 2017

Raymond was known for many years as simply Ray Buckley of the Better Business Bureau.  At the age of 103, Ray left his earthly existence, family and friends on December 24, 2017 to join those who have gone before to be saints and await those yet to join him.

Ray was one of the longest...

Sae Park

Dec 23, 2017

Sae Park, 58, of Leawood KS, passed away December 23, 2017.  Visitation will be held on Tuesday, December 26th from 5:00-5:30pm, Service 5:30pm.  Wednesday, December 27th a service will take place at 1:00pm, burial will follow at Johnson County Memorial Gardens.  Both Services will take place at Johnson County Funeral Chapel, 11200 Metcalf Ave Overland Park KS.  Please check...

John Mohler

Dec 23, 2017

Johnny Mohler, 71, of Overland Park, KS passed away Saturday, December 23, 2017. He was married to the love of his life, Cheryl Lynn Mohler, sharing 15 wonderful years of marriage together.

Johnny, son of John & Lee Mohler, was born at Brooklyn Naval Hospital in Brooklyn, New York. He graduated high school in Roosevelt...

Nehzat Jafari

Dec 22, 2017

Nehzat Jafari, 89, of Leawood, passed away December 22, 2017.  A service will be held on Saturday, December 30, 2017 at Johnson County Funeral Chapel, 11200 Metcalf Ave Overland Park, KS.  Burial will follow at Johnson County Memorial Gardens.  Please check back for full obituary.

Glenna House

Dec 21, 2017

Glenna A. House, 90, of Overland Park KS, passed December 21, 2017.

Glenna was born May 17, 1927, in Alexander KS, to Orlando J and Belle Durand. She passed peacefully December 21, 2017, surrounded with endless love with her family in her final days.

Glenna was blessed with a large loving family. She was the...

Sharon Exposito

Dec 21, 2017

Sharon Exposito left us on December 21st, 2017 to be with God, her parents Bill and Genevieve Kiser, her sister, Sondra Paris, and her grandson, Blake Exposito.

A retired special education teacher from the Blue Springs School District, Sharon was born on June 18th, 1940 and dedicated her life to children, faith, nature, and family. She is...

Carlos Lotito, M.D.

Dec 20, 2017

Carlos Alberto Lotito, M.D., 88, of Overland Park passed peacefully surrounded with endless love and with his family by his side on December 20, 2017. He is survived by his wife Hilda, daughter Patricia Lefler, son-in-law Todd Lefler and his two grandsons, Kyle Lefler and Ryan Lefler. He was a beloved husband, father, father-in-law, grandfather, uncle, friend and doctor....

Sara E. Krueger

Dec 19, 2017

Sara Ellen (Brady) Krueger, 100, Overland Park, KS, died December 19, 2017.

Sara was born March 19, 1917 in Monte Vista, Colorado and grew up there, later moving to Kansas City, and then to Overland Park where she lived for 70 years. She married Carl Krueger in 1939. She and Carl were long time members of The Village Presbyterian...

Nona G. Chaffin

Dec 18, 2017

Nona G.Chaffin, 75, passed away December 18, 2017 at her home in Overland Park, KS. She was born on June 30, 1942 in Ness City to Eugene Worth and Winona Mae (Newcomb) Damon.

Nona was a graduate of Olathe High School. Following graduation, she attended Emporia State Teacher’s College where she met Bill W. Chaffin, her husband...