Obituaries

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...

Jan 14, 2017

Margaret (Magge) Ellen Ware, age 88, died peacefully on January 14, 2017 with her family, immersing her in love, and singing to her, in Independence, Missouri.  Magge was born on July 30, 1928, in Seattle, Washington, the daughter of Don and Ragna Parr. Magge is survived by her husband, soul mate, and love of her life, Samuel Ware, and her daughters’...

Jan 13, 2017

Dan Stinnett James Daniel Stinnett of Leawood died on January 13, 2017.   Dan was born on September 28, 1945 in Great Falls, Montana to Myrle and Vera (Roddick) Stinnett.  His youth was spent in Staunton, Illinois near his extended family.  After high school, he attended Vanderbilt University graduating in 1967.  At Vanderbilt he joined Phi Kappa Sigma fraternity and developed some life-long friendships.  He...

Jan 8, 2017

Robert G. Snook, 84, passed away peacefully on January 8th, 2017 at home surrounded by family.  Visitation will take place at Johnson County Chapel and Memorial Gardens in Overland Park, KS on Wednesday, January 11th from 1-2pm, followed immediately by Funeral Services at 2pm. Bob was preceded in death by parents Winnie and Vernon Snook, Sister Bonita Chapman, and brother-in-law Norman...

Jan 8, 2017

Steven G. Shepherd, Age 62 of Holden, Mo Passed Away January 8th 2017 at St Luke's East Hospital. He was preceded in death by his brother Bruce Shepherd, and his parents Fern and J.W. Shepherd. Steve is survived by his daughter and son-in-law Jessica and Ryan Staub. His grandsons Gary and William Staub. Brother and sister-in-law Shawn and Carrie Shepherd...

Jan 8, 2017

Janice Marie Couch was born on Aug. 6, 1954, in Kansas City, MO.  She was the daughter of John and Arlene (Parks) Whitehead. She married Major General (Ret) Gregory Eugene Couch on May 28, 1976, in Overland Park, Kansas.  She was a loving wife, mother, sister, aunt, grandmother, and friend to many. She was a member of First Assembly of God for...

Jan 8, 2017

Craig Gary Ludwig, husband, father, grandfather, passed away Sunday, January 8, one day before his 76th birthday.  He was born in Denison, Iowa on January 9th, 1941.  Craig attended a one-room schoolhouse, drove a tractor at a young age, and worked on neighbors’ farms in his teen years to earn money to keep his family’s farm going.  He always felt a close connection...

Jan 7, 2017

Our beloved mother, Betty Louise Thierolf, passed away peacefully to be with our Lord on January 7th, 2017.  She was born Betty Louise Johnson on May 5th, 1927 in Creston, Iowa, the only surviving child to Clarence Edward Johnson and Carrie (Monteith) Johnson. Betty was raised in Creston, Iowa, and following graduation from Cromwell High School attended secretarial school in Omaha,...

Jan 7, 2017

Renee Trilling, 98, Kansas City, Missouri passed away Saturday January 7, 2017 at St. Joseph Medical Center.  Renee was born to Emmanuel Joseph Greenwood and Mary (Gross) Greenwood in Chicago, Illinois on November 30, 1918.  She grew up in Chicago and graduated from High School there.  She worked with a moving company in the bookkeeping department for many years before she retired.  Renee loved...