Obituaries

Mar 28, 2017

William H. Burton passed away peacefully in Lenexa, KS on March 28, 2017 at the age of 90. Bill was born in Kansas City, MO on September 3, 1926, was in the class of 1943 at Northeast High School in Kansas City, MO, graduated from Kansas University with a BS in Chemistry, and then received his masters from UMKC.  He knew...

Mar 27, 2017

Marilyn Lorraine Neligh Dickson, 93, of KCK passed on March 27, 2017. Marilyn began work following December 7, 1941 at the North American Aviation "Bomber. Plant in the Fairfax District of KCK. There she met James C. (Jimmy) Dickson. They were married on 01/03/43. When her first daughter was born, she became a stay-at-home mom until her second daughter started...

Mar 26, 2017

Robert Thomas Bruce, 64, passed away March 26, 2017. He was born on June 25, 1952 in Memphis, Tennessee. He lost his mother to MS and his family moved to Kansas City, MO. Robert is loved by many- his family, friends, and his church family. Robert has served his church since the early 70’s- he later became an Elder and...

Mar 24, 2017

Mar 12, 2017

Scot Squires, 49, father, son, brother, living kidney donor, Midwest Transplant Network Donor, friend, educator, dreamer - one whom is deeply missed and loved forever. He strolled his last walk with his daughter, Stella, Sunday, March 12, 2017. We grieve our lost tomorrows and hold tight to the memories lived through joyous reminiscing.  Scot was preceded in death by...

Mar 1, 2017

James Peyton Sanders Jr., 94, passed away March 1, 2017.  He was born February 3, 1923 in Kansas City, MO, the son of James Peyton and Marguerite A. (Phelps) Sanders.  He graduated from Manual High School in 1941 and then went on to serve our country in the United States Air Corp from 1943 to 1946.  He married Mary Roseanna Boswell in 1949.  James...

Feb 26, 2017

Sandy Jo Robinson, 45, Stilwell, Kansas passed away Sunday February 26, 2017.  A memorial service will be held at 11:00am Wednesday March 1, 2017 at the Johnson County Funeral Chapel.   Sandy was born in Russell, Kansas and grew up in Ness City, Kansas and graduated from Bazine High School.  She went to cosmetology school in Hays, Kansas.  Sandy had lived in Stilwell, Kansas...

Feb 26, 2017

Lucia "Lucy" Chiavola Rice, Age 91, of Lenexa, Kansas, passed away on Sunday, February 26, 2017 at the Olathe Hospice House. Lucy was born on October 22, 1925 in Kansas City, Missouri to James and Lillian Chiavola. Lucy was the life of the party, celebrating every moment. She loved all things Italian, from Frank Sinatra to a stiff drink. She...

Feb 25, 2017

Lila E. Skaer was born September 24, 1917 in Kansas and passed February 25, 2017 in Virginia at the age of 99. Lila lived most of her life in Kansas but even the wide open plains of the Midwest couldn’t contain her spirit. She loved to travel both domestically and abroad, especially Mexico and Europe. She was fond of throwing...

Feb 8, 2017

Ellene Tompkins, 94, Leawood, KS, passed away on February 8, 2017. She is survived by her two sons, Brad and Dave Tompkins.

Feb 3, 2017

Thomas W. Youngworth, 85, of Overland Park, KS passed early in the morning of February 3, 2017 at the Kansas City Hospice and Palliative Center in the presence of his children.  Services will be held at Holy Cross Catholic Church, 8311 93rd St, Overland Park KS, on February 8, 2017, with visitation beginning at 12:30 and services at 1:30. ...

Jan 30, 2017

Clarence A. Conoley, 90, of Overland Park, Kansas, passed away Monday, January 30, 2017. He was surrounded by family. Clarence was born at his family’s home in Independence, MO, on January 12, 1927. He was the son of Robert and Pearl Conoley and the fourth of six children.

Preceded in death by his parents and siblings, Clarence...

Jan 27, 2017

James E. Mosimann, Sr., “Jim”, passed away on January 24, 2017, with only the regret of leaving his remarkable wife Jean, and his loving family. He was born at home in Kansas City, KS on October 30, 1928 to the delight of his parents, Albert T. and Lillie May (Dickason) Mosimann, as well as his three siblings, Al, Bill and Lillie May....

Jan 20, 2017

Mary H. Higdon, Lenexa, Kansas, died January 20, 2017, at Lakeview Village.  Memorial services will be at 10:30 AM, Saturday, February 4, 2017, at the Village Presbyterian Church, 6641 Mission Road, Prairie Village, KS.  A reception will follow the service.  The family suggests contributions to the charity of your choice. Mary grew up in Findlay, Ohio, the eldest of four children of Carlton...

Jan 20, 2017

Jeffrey Allen Oakleaf, 38 of Topeka, Kansas passed away January 20, 2017.  He was born December 21, 1978 in Kansas City, MO, the son of Terry Oakleaf and Jill Ericson Oakleaf. Jeff loved interacting with people, riding in the car, slapstick humor, and pretty faces.  He conveyed his love and appreciation for others by offering a smile, laugh, or adoring look.  Jeff brought...

Jan 18, 2017

Eric R. Scarborough, 33, died January 18, 2017 after a 15 month battle with pancreatic cancer.  His life will be celebrated in a Memorial Service at 3PM at Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church, 11100 College Blvd., OP, KS 66210

Jan 17, 2017

Kitty W. Johnson, of Overland Park, KS, passed away on Tuesday, January 17,2017, after suffering for many years from Alzheimer’s, at the age of 92.  Kitty Margaret Waddey was born on June 23, 1924 in Williamson County, TN.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Ira and Kate Waddey, Brother, Richard Frank Waddey and her husband of 48 years, Horace (Sonny)...

Jan 16, 2017

Mark Schneider, 37, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, January 16th, 2017 peacefully in his sleep at home in Overland Park, KS. Mark was born July 2nd, 1979, in St. Louis, MO. He worked as a landscaper at Aspen Lawn & Landscaping in Olathe, KS. He was an avid sports lover & hunter.  He loved to spend time with family & friends,...

Jan 16, 2017

Robert M. “Bob” Sloan (1930-2017) Bob Sloan passed away peacefully and gracefully on January 16.  Bob was born in 1930, in Kansas City.  He graduated from Paseo High School in 1948 and from the University of Missouri in 1953, with a civil engineering degree and as a Sigma Chi Fraternity member.  After active duty service as a U.S. Air Force lieutenant, Bob joined...

Jan 15, 2017

Vivian E. Beaman, 94, of Overland Park, KS passed away Sunday January 15, 2017.  Vivian was born on August 18, 1922 in Kansas City, Kansas to Ray M. Johnson and Clara Hickock Johnson.  Vivian married Willard Beaman and had many happy years together.    Vivian was preceded in death by her husband, Willard, her Parents, and her two sisters Bernice Mock and Doris Bentz.  She...