Obituaries

Rose Garlich

Rose Garlich

Oct 14, 2016

Rose Barbara Garlich, 102, of Overland Park, KS passed away October 14, 2016.  She was born March 31, 1914 in Kansas City, KS, the daughter of Louis and Louise (Sudac) Grace.  Her parents emigrated from Zagreb, Croatia and settled in the Croatian community of Strawberry Hill where she grew up. Rose worked in 1941 during WW II wiring airplane bombers in Fairfax.  Family...

Catherine Moore

Catherine Moore

Oct 14, 2016

Catherine Ann Moore, 67, passed away October 14, 2016.  She was born December 2, 1948, the daughter of Robert and Ann (Wellington) Hodgson.  She married Richard Moore on December 15, 1971.  She was a homemaker, caring for her family.  Cathy was an avid gardener, a member and former president of the K.C. Garden Club and a former member of the friends of Powell Gardens.  Surviving...

George Michale

George Michale

Oct 13, 2016

George N. Michale, 83, of Overland Park, Kansas passed away on Thursday, October 13, 2016, with his wife Carrie at his side. Visitation will be held on Sunday, October 16, 2016, from 6:00pm – 8:00pm at the Johnson County Funeral Chapel and Memorial Gardens, 11200 Metcalf Avenue, Overland Park, KS. Funeral service will be held on Monday, October 17, 2016,...

Patrick O'Donnell

Patrick O'Donnell

Sep 7, 2016

Patrick William O’Donnell, 32 passed away September 7, 2016.  Patrick was born October 31, 1983 in Columbus, NE, the son of Gregory A. and Sharon A. (Wagner) O’Donnell.  Pat graduated from Olathe South High School in 2002.  He was a graduate of K. State in 2008.   Pat enjoyed traveling, fishing, family and friends.  Survivors include his parents, Greg and Shari O’Donnell, his daughter Della...

Hedy Hilt

Hedy Hilt

Sep 6, 2016

Hedy Hilt, 86, Lenexa, Kansas, passed away September 6, 2016.  Christian Burial committal service will be 11 a.m., Wednesday, September 14 at Prince of Peace Mausoleum, Resurrection Cemetery in Lenexa.  A memorial service to celebrate Hedy’s life will begin at 12 Noon, Wednesday, September 14 in the Heritage Hall at Lakeview Village in Lenexa.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made...

Carl Lindsey

Carl Lindsey

Sep 6, 2016

Carl Eugene Lindsey, 92, passed away September 6, 2016.  Visitation will be from 5-7 PM Monday at Johnson County Chapel, 11200 Metcalf with funeral services on Tuesday at 10 AM at the Chapel.  Fond memories and condolences may be left at www.johnsoncountychapel.com.  Memorial Contributions may be left to KETCH, 1006 E. Waterman, Wichita, KS, 67211.  Carl was born July 19, 1924, the son of...

McKinley Liles

McKinley Liles

Sep 6, 2016

McKinley Rain Liles, born Sept. 5, 2016 died Sept. 6, 2016. Visitation Tues. Sept. 13 1-2pm, service at 2pm, at Johnson County Funeral Chapel, 11200 Metcalf Ave., OP, KS.

Mrs. Maurine Fate

Mrs. Maurine Fate

Sep 5, 2016

Maurine Harvey Fate Passed away peacefully on September 5, 2016 at the Apostolic Christian Home, Sabetha, KS.  A memorial service in celebration of her life will be held on September 9, 2016 at Johnson County Memorial Gardens Chapel, 11200 Metcalf, Overland Park, KS.  Family will receive friends at 1:30 PM Friday, September 9th with memorial services following at 2:30 PM.  Private Interment services....

Johnny Rodriguez

Johnny Rodriguez

Sep 5, 2016

Johnny Martinez Rodriguez, 93, loving father, grandfather and great grandfather, passed away Monday, September 5, 2016.  Johnny was a long-time resident of the Kansas City area having relocated here from Wichita, Kansas. Johnny was born on May 16, 1923 in Gary, Indiana to George Rodriguez and Maria (Martinez) Rodriguez. Johnny proudly served in World War II as part of the 21st...

Donna McAvoy

Donna McAvoy

Sep 4, 2016

On the morning of September 4, 2016 at 4:55 a.m., Donna passed away peacefully in the comfort of her loving husband’s arms at their home as a result of terminal liver cancer.  Donna was 75 years old, born August 19, 1941 in Kansas City, KS.  She was passionate and caring about her family and others throughout her life.  She shined on every life...

Myron Apel

Myron Apel

Aug 29, 2016

Myron Martin Apel Myron Martin Apel of Overland Park, Kansas passed away on Monday, August 29, 2016.  He was born on November 21, 1929 to the Rev. Henry and Elva Apel in Ottawa, Kansas.  As a youngster the family lived in several different Kansas towns including Hope, Dwight, Yates Center, Delia, Clifton and Hoxie, Kansas.  Myron participated in music and sports during his...

Robert Mathews

Robert Mathews

Aug 28, 2016

Robert (Bob) M Mathews March 25, 1926 – August 28, 2016 Wife – Vivian K Mathews Son – Scott Mathews Daughter – Gail Locascio Grandchildren: Rosalind Locascio Sarah Mathews Paul Locascio Keith Locascio John Mathews Grant Mathews Great Grandchildren Alice Dorsey Born in Kansas City. Raised in Memphis, TN., and Kansas City.  He graduated from Westport High school in 1944.  Immediately after...

Melba Rawlings

Melba Rawlings

Aug 27, 2016

Melba Lucile Rawlings, 99, of Leawood, Kansas passed away on August 27, 2016 at her home. She was preceded in death by her parents Edith and Ray Wilday, husband, Howard L. Rawlings, brother Johan (Jack) Wilday; sisters Pauline Darling, Claribel Parks, and Joyce Mason, and great grandson Cameron Chana.  Melba is survived by her sister, Phyllis Davidson and children Shirley Linton,...

Ronald Nye

Ronald Nye

Aug 26, 2016

Ronald Nye, 76, passed away Aug. 26. Visitation Wed. Aug. 31 from 10-11am, service at 11, at Johnson County Funeral Chapel, 11200 Metcalf Ave., OP, KS.

Rebecca Trites

Rebecca Trites

Aug 25, 2016

Rebecca Marie Trites, 25, passed away on August 25 wrapped in prayer, presence, and song. She was a teacher, a musician, an artist in the kitchen, and a lover of children. Rebecca’s infectious smile and warm heart truly touched the lives of her many students, friends, and family. She maintained her sharp wit and fierce spirit throughout her battle with...

Clarence Ninke

Clarence Ninke

Aug 23, 2016

Clarence, a resident at Brookdale Senior Living since 2014, died peacefully, in his sleep, Tuesday morning, August 23, 2016, in residence. He was born June 22, 1923 in Ruth, Michigan, the son of Otto and Margaret Ninke.  During WW II he served in the U. S. Naval Reserve, while working for the Federal Aviation Association as an electronic engineer.  He also served...

Mr. Donald Wilson

Mr. Donald Wilson

Aug 21, 2016

Donald G. Wilson, 81, longtime resident of Leawood, KS, passed away August 21, 2016.  He was born July 10, 1935 in Little River, KS, the son of Donald James and Oral Adelia (Sherman) Wilson.    He spent many harvests on custom cutting crews earning money for college.  He attended Fort Hays State University from 1953 to 1955 before transferring to Kansas State University where...

Lester Gerig

Lester Gerig

Aug 16, 2016

Lester “Les” Gerig, born on December 4, 1929 in Royal Oak, Michigan, passed away on August 16, 2016. Les lived his life with an energy, curiosity and positivity that brought smiles to the faces of his family and loved ones. Les served honorably with the United States Marine Corps in the Korean War. After serving his country he attended the...

Dawn Swenson

Dawn Swenson

Aug 15, 2016

Dawn Florence Swenson passed away peacefully 14 Aug, 2016 at her home in Overland Park, Kansas.  Dawn is the daughter of Frank and Jan Swenson of Angola, Indiana.  She was born 26 December 1965 in Iowa City, Iowa. During her early years in Missouri and Scotland, it was obvious that she had an artistic flair.  While attending Angola High School in Angola, Indiana,...