Obituaries

Floyd William Meyer

Floyd William Meyer

Aug 27, 2024

Floyd William Meyer was given life by his creator and was born on September 18th, 1937, the child of W.C and Sophie Meyer. Floyd received the gift of Holy Baptism and became a child of God soon after. Floyd publicly confessed his faith and was confirmed at St. John Lutheran Church in Palmer, KS in March of 1951. 

 Floyd graduated from...

Marjorie Ann Owens

Marjorie Ann Owens

Aug 26, 2024

Marjorie C. Owens passed peacefully surrounded by family on August 26th, 2024. Marjorie was born in Rockford, Illinois to Frieda and William Carlson. She graduated from Northwestern Dental School in 1953 and worked as a dental hygienist in Rockford and Chicago.

 She met Sherman Roberts, and they married in 1956. Marge and Sherman clearly believed that location was critical in their...

Sean Arturo Morrison Clark

Sean Arturo Morrison Clark

Aug 25, 2024

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Sean Arturo Morrison Clark, a beloved 14-year-old whose bright spirit and remarkable talents left an indelible mark on everyone who had the privilege of knowing him. Sean was born on May 13, 2010, and returned to the Lord August 25, 2024. 

 Sean was a vibrant and joyful young man whose...

James Eugene Williams

James Eugene Williams

Aug 25, 2024

James Eugene Williams was born November 10, 1932, to Charles Edward and Helen Williams in Fairmount, KS. He graduated from Basehor High School and served in the Army in Korea. As an adult, he became owner of Pioneer Millwork and then continued to work with other lumber companies in the area. He also had a particular interest in home building...

Juan S. Roque

Juan S. Roque

Aug 24, 2024

Juan Silverio Roque, age 79, known as Johnny to his family, passed away on August 24, 2024, in the comfort of his home surrounded by his beloved family. Born on February 20, 1945, in Havana, Cuba, Juan immigrated to the United States, where he led an honorable life known for his kindness, creativity, generosity, leadership and love. 

He served and was...

Beverly Zane Nichols

Beverly Zane Nichols

Aug 21, 2024

Dr. Beverly Zane Watkins Nichols, 88, Overland Park, Kansas, died at Advent Hospital (Merriam) on August 21, 2024 surrounded by loving family members.

Beverly was born September 2, 1935, in Silver City, New Mexico to James and Effie (Richburg) Watkins. She was preceded in death by her parents, sister Jimmie Jean Watkins Jacks, and grandson Rob Lee Nichols.

She met the love...

Fabio Rodriguez

Fabio Rodriguez

Aug 19, 2024

Dr. Fabio Andrés Rodriguez Cely, 85, passed away peacefully on August 19, 2024, surrounded by Olga Inés, his wife of 61 years, and his adoring family. 

Fabio was born on January 9, 1939, in the town of Sogamoso, in the Andean mountains of Colombia. He graduated from Sugamuxi high school with honors, and moved to Bogotá to pursue a medical degree...

Cheryl Lee Johnson

Cheryl Lee Johnson

Aug 19, 2024

Cheryl Lee Johnson May 10, 1948- August 19, 2024

Cheryl passed away August 19, 2024 after a short illness in Olathe, Kansas.

Cheryl was born in Kansas City,Missouri, and lived her entire life in the Metro Area. It was a source of pride that she attended Shawnee Mission North High School in Overland Park, KS, Class of ‘67. After high school she...

Carol Veale Polson

Carol Veale Polson

Aug 18, 2024

Our dear mother, Carol Veale Polson, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 18,2024. Carol was born in Akron, Ohio in 1930 and grew up in Cleveland Heights. She went to Northwestern Reserve college and got a degree in nursing. It was during her first year of college that she met her future husband and the love of her life, Allyn...

Donna Stone

Donna Stone

Aug 17, 2024

 Donna N. Stone, a beloved mother, grandmother, and artist passed away peacefully on August 17, 2024, at her home in Overland Park, Kansas. Born on November 5, 1944, in Birmingham, Alabama, Donna was the cherished daughter of Ernest W. Pierce and Brownie N. Pierce.

 Donna's life was full of love, creativity, and dedication. She was a proud mother to two sons,...

June Loveridge

June Loveridge

Aug 17, 2024

June Isabelle Loveridge, 97, peacefully entered eternal rest on August 17th, 2024. June was born in Ellis, Kansas on June 24, 1927, to John and Inez Lonnon. She was a graduate of Ellis High School and also attended and graduated as a registered nurse from Mercy Hospital School of Nursing, Denver Colorado.

 On September 5, 1948, June married her husband of...

Peggy Ruth Burmaster

Peggy Ruth Burmaster

Aug 16, 2024

  Peggy R. Burmaster, long time resident of Prairie Village, Kansas, and more recent resident of Tallgrass Creek in Overland Park, passed away on August 16, 2024 at the age of 91. Peggy was a mother, a teacher, a friend, and a good neighbor. She will be remembered for so many things including her positive outlook, her determination, her dedication...

Judith A Bell

Judith A Bell

Aug 16, 2024

Judith Ann Bell, "Forever 39", passed away at her residence August 16, 2024 at Homestead of Lenexa.  She married James L. Bell October 15, 1955.  He preceded her in death July of 2000.  Also preceding her in death were her parents Samuel Enz and Jesse (Reynolds) Enz and older sister Barbara (Enz) Tanner.

Jim and Judy left their rural Southern Illinois...

Ronald Rardin

Ronald Rardin

Aug 13, 2024

Ronald Lee Rardin of McKinney, formerly of Leawood, KS, passed away on August 13, 2024. He was born on May 3, 1943, in Kansas City, MO, to Eugene Murray Rardin, Sr. and Virginia Lee (Shepherd) Rardin. As a member of the first class to go entirely through Shawnee Mission East High School, Ron graduated third of 553 students in 1961....

Julia M York

Julia M York

Aug 11, 2024

On August 11, 2024, the world bid farewell to a beloved soul, Julia M York, who passed away in Kansas City. Born on April 9, 1933, Julia lived a life defined by compassion and devotion to her family. She was a caring individual whose kindness touched the lives of all who the privilege of knowing her. Julia's career was centered...

James C. Pickering

James C. Pickering

Aug 10, 2024

James Carlysle Pickering, 92, of Overland Park, Kansas, passed away peacefully at home on August 10, 2024. Jim was born in Kansas City, MO, on April 9, 1932, to Hiram and Myrtle (Sharp) Pickering. He graduated in 1949 from Northeast High School in Kansas City, MO. He earned his Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration from the University of Missouri...

Nancy L. Evans

Nancy L. Evans

Aug 9, 2024

Nancy Leota Evans, 82, of the Village of Loch Lloyd, Missouri, passed away peacefully on August 9, 2024 at Kansas City Hospice House. A service and interment is being held at Johnson County Memorial Gardens on Saturday, August 24, 2024, at 11:30 a.m. 

Nancy was born in 1942 in Kansas City, Missouri, to Howard (Hatty) Lester Hatfield and Mary Frances McCleery....

Karen Lee Hull

Karen Lee Hull

Aug 9, 2024

Karen Lee Hull, 71, Overland Park, KS, passed away, Friday, August 9, 2024, peacefully at home.

 Karen, a country girl at heart, was born July 31, 1953, in Independence, MO. She was the daughter of Robert and Louise (England) Lunsford and lived in numerous places across the U.S. before retiring to Kansas to be close to family and friends.

Karen was a...

Janet Manson

Janet Manson

Aug 9, 2024

Janet Lynn Manson sadly left us on August 9th, 2024. She was born in Kansas City, MO and lived the last 35 years in Leawood, KS. Janet loved shopping (especially in Paris) and traveling. When she was home she was happiest with her Bria Bella. She was always the life of the party and everybody loved her.

Janet was preceded in...

William "Bill" Kuhlman

William "Bill" Kuhlman

Aug 5, 2024

William “Bill” Kuhlman, 83, of Overland Park, Kansas passed away on August 5th, 2024 at Overland Park Regional Hospital.

 Bill was born December 29th, 1940 as the only child to Will Henry Kuhlman and Mary Elizabeth (Williams) Kuhlman in Keytesville, Missouri; they preceded him in death. He grew up as a farm boy in and around Brunswick, Missouri. When not in...