Obituaries

Mrs. Dena Kingcade

Mrs. Dena Kingcade

Nov 15, 2014

Dena Rae Kingcade, age 53, of Leawood, KS, passed away surrounded by her family on November 15, 2014, after a short, courageous battle with cancer. Dena was born in Kansas City, MO on August 10, 1961 and grew up in Raytown, MO. She graduated from Longview community College and went on to attend UMKC. Dena married her high school sweetheart,...

Mrs. Joan Oswald

Mrs. Joan Oswald

Nov 14, 2014

Carol Oswald, age 77, of Overland Park, KS passed away on Friday, November 14, 2014 at her home. A memorial service will be held at 10 am on Tuesday, November 18, 2014 at the Johnson County Funeral Chapel, 11200 Metcalf Ave., Overland Park, KS. Carol was born March 7, 1937 in Centralia, MO to Harry and Jessie Wilson. She was...

Harland Abbott III

Harland Abbott III

Nov 13, 2014

Harland E. Abbott, III, 50, of Kansas City, MO passed away Thursday, November 13, 2014.  Harland was born in December of 1963 to Harland E. Abbott, and Rachel Lee (Jones).  Born and raised in Midland, Texas, Harland graduated from Lee High School in 1982 and then from Texas A&M University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics in 1987.  After school Harland...

Jeffery Flottman

Jeffery Flottman

Nov 10, 2014

Jeffery Lynn Flottman, 53, of Leawood, passed away on Monday, November 10, 2014 at Menorah Medical Center in Overland Park, Kansas. Jeff will be remembered as a supportive and kind father, devoted husband, loving son and selfless friend. Jeff will be dearly missed by his wife, Dr. Lori Engelmann; his daughter, Jenna, and son, Garrett; his parents, Larry and Vernis...

Olive Muff

Olive Muff

Nov 9, 2014

Olive M. Muff, 91, Overland Park, Kansas passed away November 9, 2014.  Olive was born on September 28, 1923 and was married to Albert F. Muff for 60 years.  She was a well-known caterer in the Kansas City area. A funeral service will be held at 10:30 AM, Wednesday, November 12, 2014 at Lutheran Church of the Resurrection, 9100 Mission Rd., Prairie...

Ralph Burbridge

Ralph Burbridge

Nov 8, 2014

Ralph Raymond Burbridge, 87, passed away on November 8, 2014, at Saint Luke's Hospice House.  Memorial services will be at The United Methodist Church of the Resurrection, Wesley Chapel, on Friday, November 14 at 1:00 p.m., with visitation to follow at the church. Private inurnment will be held at Johnson County Memorial Gardens.  Fond memories and condolences for the family may be...

Mrs. Nellie Myrick

Mrs. Nellie Myrick

Nov 7, 2014

Nellie June Myrick (Hallmark), 81, entered Heaven's gates on November 7, 2014.  She passed away at the Benton House Assisted Living Facility in Prairie Village, Kansas. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, November 12, 2014 at Johnson County Funeral Chapel, 11200 Metcalf Ave, Overland Park, KS 66210. Nellie was born in Kansas City, Kansas, on February 23,...

Mrs. Helen Suits

Mrs. Helen Suits

Nov 6, 2014

Helen Snyder Suits, 88, of Paola, KS passed away on November 6, 2014. She was born on July 20, 1926 to Lee and Ruby Smith in Kansas City, MO. Helen was married to Frank Snyder for 26 years, he precedes her in death. Helen later married William Suits who also precedes her in death. Helen worked for United Utility Company...

Mr. Arnold Martinsen

Mr. Arnold Martinsen

Nov 6, 2014

Arnold H. (Arnie) Martinsen, passed away on November 6, 2014 at Center Point Lakeview Village. He was born on July 8, 1923 in Minneapolis, MN son of A.B and Lil Martinsen. He attended St. Olaf College prior to enlisting in the Army Air Corps to serve in World War II. Upon completion of his Army service, he entered the University...

Raymond Coulter

Raymond Coulter

Nov 4, 2014

Raymond Coulter Raymond L. Coulter, passed away on November 4, 2014. He was retired from BNSF railroad. Raymond is survived by his wife Emily Coulter and many nieces and nephews. A private celebration of life will be held in Overland Park where he will be buried. In lieu of flowers the family suggest memorials be made to the Countryside United...

James Brooks

James Brooks

Nov 4, 2014

James Aaron Brooks, 91, of Overland Park, passed away peacefully on November 4, 2014, after his battle with Alzheimer’s, surrounded by his family, friends and angels. Visitation will be from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm, Monday, November 10, 2014, at the Overland Park Church of Christ, 13400 W. 119th St. Funeral services will follow the visitation on Monday, November 10,...

Susan Morgan

Susan Morgan

Nov 3, 2014

Susan Kurtz Morgan, 69, of Stilwell, KS, passed away on November 3, 2014 at Kansas City Hospice House after a nearly 2 year struggle with Ovarian Cancer. She was born on February 13, 1945 in Kansas City, KS, to John and Jayne Kurtz. Susan graduated from Southwest High School, and went on to the Kansas University where she graduated with...

William "Bill" Boos

William "Bill" Boos

Nov 3, 2014

William (“Bill”) Boos, 90, Overland Park, Kansas, passed away peacefully November 3, 2014. Bill was born in Fairbury, NE, January 28, 1924.  He married Eleanor (Schoenfelder) Boos at March Field Flyers Chapel in Riverside, CA on October 10, 1944; they were married 63 years. He served in WWII with the 5th Army Air Corp in the southwest Pacific theatre as a...

Catherine Stephens

Catherine Stephens

Nov 1, 2014

Catherine “Kitty” Stephens, age 94, of Prairie Village, KS passed away on November 1, 2014 at her children’s home from natural causes. Kitty was born in Dallas, TX to Katherine and Lucian Dowd. She was an accomplished dancer and singer as well as the first City Clerk of Prairie Village although her preferred job title was homemaker. She married the...

Patrick Nugent

Patrick Nugent

Oct 26, 2014

Patrick Earl Nugent, age 86, of Overland Park, passed away on October 26, 2014. A memorial service will be held at 2:30 pm on Friday, November 7, 2014 at the Camelot Ballroom, 6635 West 151st St., Overland Park, KS 66223. Memorial contributions can be made to Shriners Hospitals for Children, 2900 Rocky Point Dr. Tampa, FL 33607, www.shrinershospitalsforchildren.org. Pat was...

Mrs. Kathleen Kindred

Mrs. Kathleen Kindred

Oct 26, 2014

Kathleen Hunstad Kindred, 92, of Shawnee, KS passed away on Sunday, October 26, 2014. Kathleen was born near Aberdeen, South Dakota to Birger and Jeanette Hunstad on March 27, 1922. She attended school in Aberdeen graduating from Northern State Teacher’s College. She lived in Aberdeen until World War II broke out and then moved to the Pacific Northwest where she...

Alice Marvin

Alice Marvin

Oct 25, 2014

Alice R. Marvin, age 82, of Overland Park, passed away on October 25, 2014 at home. Visitation will be held from 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm on Wednesday, October 29, 2014 at the Johnson County Chapel. Funeral will follow at 2:30 pm. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Gentiva Hospice Foundation, 11880 College Blvd. Suite...

Mrs. Betty Freeman (Nichols) Klein

Mrs. Betty Freeman (Nichols) Klein

Oct 25, 2014

Betty Freeman (Nichols) Klein, 88 of Leawood, KS, passed away Saturday October 25, 2014 at St. Luke’s Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Betty was born to George W. and Virginia (Freeman) Nichols on February 25, 1926 in Blue Springs, MO where she spent her early years and where she still owns a 176 year old family farm. She graduated...

Jim Atkins

Jim Atkins

Oct 23, 2014

Jim Atkins, 52, Leawood, Kansas died Thursday October 23, 2014. Jim’s passing leaves a huge hole in this world that can never be replaced. Jim was a tremendous husband, brother, uncle, son and friend. He was incredibly intelligent and witty, and above all else loving. His strong unwavering character always guided him to do the right thing. Jim put other...

Paul Provas

Paul Provas

Oct 23, 2014

Paul T. Provas, 63, of Arlington, TX passed away October 23, 2014 after a hard fight and courageous battle with brain cancer.  Paul was born on May 28, 1951 in Kansas City to Thomas & Georgia Provas. Baseball was always his passion.  Provas was a professional baseball scout for the Chicago White Sox, starting in 1992.  Provas first began scouting with the Chicago...