Obituaries

Apr 5, 2017

Garland Johnson of Overland Park, Kansas passed away on April 5 at the age of 90.  Garland was born in Westfork, Arkansas on November 28, 1926 to the late Byrd M. Johnson and Minnie Pearl (Wiles) Johnson of Arkansas.  Garland is survived by his sons Carl A. Johnson and Danny M. Johnson.  He will also be greatly missed by his daughter-in-law Cindy L....

Apr 5, 2017

Ronald David Hardten, 80, of Olathe, Kansas passed away peacefully, April 5, 2017, at the University of Kansas Medical Center.  His last days were spent surrounded by his loving family. Ron was born in Claflin, Kansas on December 1, 1936 to Fred and Naomi (Nagel) Hardten. Ron grew up in Claflin, active in church, band, choir, theater and basketball.  He attended Claflin...

Apr 4, 2017

Susan Gayle Walker, 70, passed away April 4, 2017.  She was born August 12, 1946 in Kansas City, KS, the daughter of Maurice Leland and Beverly Ann (Doran) Walker.  Susan loved horses, music and to be read to, especially from her mother.  She was preceded in death by her father.  Survivors include her mother, Beverly, brother, Scott Walker (Margaret), niece, Stacey Walker, nephew, Marc...

Apr 3, 2017

Rita Maureen (Kennedy) Tapp, 86, passed away April 3 at the Denver Hospice Center in Colorado.  Rita was a long-time resident of Prairie Village, KS, and a long-standing member of Asbury Methodist Church. She graduated from Argentine High School and gained employment at Jobbers Supply Company, KCMO, where she met her future husband, L.Z. “Tex” Tapp.  Rita was a homemaker until 1965...

Apr 1, 2017

Linda Kay (Madden) Rix, 59, returned to the Lord on Saturday, April 1, 2017 surrounded by the love of her family.  There will be a Celebration of Life service Saturday, April 22 at 11 AM at Prairie Baptist Church, 7416 Roe Ave, Prairie Village, Kansas.  The family will greet friends from 6 to 8 PM Friday, April 21, 2017, also at the...

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...