Obituaries

Jun 18, 2014

Mrs. Violeta Columbina Ortega Brown, M.D., affectionately known as “Olet” by her friends and “Lola” by her many grandchildren, was born October 21, 1932 in Manila, Philippines.  Following in her parent’s footsteps, her father, a prominent surgeon and her mother a nurse, Olet graduated from University of Philippines Medical School in 1956.  Soon after, she moved to the United States, where she...

Jun 16, 2014

Jun 14, 2014

Our adored father, Terry Forester, passed away suddenly on June 14, 2014.  He was raised on a small farm in southern Missouri where he met and married his high school sweetheart, Rosemary Dillbeck.  After high school, he enlisted in the Air Force and served in North Africa as a radio technician during the Korean conflict.  Eventually, he and his young family settled in...

Jun 14, 2014

Jun 13, 2014

Nona P. Martin Hacker of Magnolia, TX died peacefully in her home on June 13, 2014. Nona was born April 6, 1930 in Pleasant Gap, MO. She was the only child of Paul Henry and Fearn Rozelle Cumpton. She is preceded in death by her parents, first husband of 59 ½ years, Jack Delbert Martin, son, David Bruce Martin and...

Jun 13, 2014

Laura Mae Toomay, age 85, of De Soto, KS, passed away on Friday, June 13, 2014. A visitation will be held from 10 am to 12 noon Tuesday, June 17, at the Johnson County Funeral Chapel, 11200 Metcalf Ave., Overland Park, KS. Private inurnment will take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to...

Jun 10, 2014

Lucille L. Carr, 90, of Overland Park, KS, went to be with the lord on June 10, 2014. She was born and raised in Kansas City, KS. She started work in the KC Stockyards and finished her career in insurance. She was a member of the Village Presbyterian Church, Prairie Village, KS. Lucille was an avid sports fan and animal...

Jun 5, 2014

Fred Preisler, 89, of Shawnee Mission, KS, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 5, 2014 at his home surrounded by family. He was born on January 31, 1925 to Bertha (Pusch) and Fredrick Preisler in Kansas City, Kansas. He married the love of his life, Phyllis in 1981 where they always opened their home to others and enjoyed a wonderful...

Jun 5, 2014

Johnnie M. Morrison, 87, passed away on Thursday, June 5, 2014, at Shawnee Hills Senior Living Facility. Johnnie was born June 8, 1926, (Happy Birthday) in Decaturville, MO and lived there until he served as a Corporal in the Army Air Force, during World War II.  After the war he moved to Kansas City where he met and married the love...

Jun 4, 2014

Alma Mae (Shaffer) Shofstall, 96, passed away Saturday, June 14, 2014, at her home of 64 years in Mission, KS. Alma was born May 4, 1918, in York, PA, to Howard and Catherine Shaffer.  She graduated from Jefferson Hospital School of Nursing, Philadelphia, PA in 1940, where she met her husband, William H. Shofstall, MD, who preceded her in death  on May...

May 31, 2014

Vivian Eileen Young, of Overland Park, KS passed away on May 31, 2014 at Lakeview Village. A private family memorial was held on Wednesday, June 4, 2014. Memorial contributions may be made to the Mary Kay Ash Charitable Foundation in Vivian’s name. Mrs. Young was born in Girard, Kansas on August 14, 1934. She was a wife to Milton W....

May 29, 2014

Judith Lynne Keith, 75, passed away peacefully at her home in Overland Park, KS, on May 29, 2014. She was surrounded by her loving family. Judith (Judy) was born in Chicago, Illinois in 1938, the first child of Charles and May Carlberg. She was preceded in death by her parents and her brother Bill. Judy is survived by her husband...

May 24, 2014

James Vernon "Jim" Laughlin, 85, passed away Saturday, May 24, 2014. Jim was born February 4, 1929, in Fort Wayne, IN. He graduated from the University of Notre Dame and received a degree in history. Jim then graduated from Georgetown University with a Juris Doctorate. He also served as a SSG in the Army during the Korean War. Jim had...

May 24, 2014

Rebecca Ann Larson Bohon (Becky), age 86, of Overland Park, died May 24, 2014 at St. Luke's South Hospital. She was the daughter of Agur and Amy Larson and was born in Horton, Brown County, KS. She lived near Robinson, KS until moving to Kansas City in 1950. She received a Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Therapy from the...

May 20, 2014

Sally Sight Roach, 85, passed away Monday, May 20, 2014. Sally was born on December 16, 1928 in Kansas City, MO to Miriam Chafee and David Sight, co-owner of Sight Bros Chevrolet. She attended Border Star Grade school, Southwest High School and Monticello College. She was a member of Country Club Congregational Church where she participated in the children's and...

May 18, 2014

Bertha Lee Reynolds, age 89, two time cancer survivor, passed away May 18, 2014 after a long illness. A funeral service will be held at 1 pm on Thursday, May 22, 2014 at Nall Ave Church of the Nazarene, 6301 Nall Ave., Mission, Kansas 66202, with visitation beginning at 11 am at the church. Interment will follow in the Johnson...

May 17, 2014

WILLIAM V. HERWIG, 85, of Overland Park, KS died May 17, 2014. Funeral services will be held at 10 am Wednesday, May 21, 2014 at the Johnson County Chapel, 11200 Metcalf, Overland Park, KS 66210. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 pm Tuesday, May 20 at the Johnson County Chapel. Bill was born in Kansas City, Missouri on September...

May 17, 2014

Mary Jane "Morgan" (Fischer) Seagraves, 77, passed away Saturday, May 17, 2014, in Kansas City, MO. Mary was born October 26, 1936, in Council Bluffs, IA, to Carl and Gwetholyn Fischer. She worked for over 40 years at various positions with the KU Medical Center. She was preceded in death by her parents and brother, Tom Fischer. Mary is survived...

May 16, 2014

THOMAS S. DUGAN, 87, of Overland Park, KS, died Friday evening, May 16, 2014. He was a devoted and beloved husband and father. Thomas was born on September 2, 1926, in Kansas City, MO. He spent most of his childhood in the Kansas City area, served as an Alter Boy at St. James Catholic Church and was an Eagle Scout....

May 15, 2014

Teresa Donahue 83, of Overland Park, KS passed away peacefully at her home on May 15, 2014. Teresa loved her children and grandchildren. She was a passionate sports fan, never missing a KU, Chiefs or Royals game. When her children were younger, she lived her life around baseball games at Johnson County 3&2 and YMCA football. Teresa was preceded in...