Obituaries
Leonard Wyatt
Feb 10, 2014
Leonard Wyatt, 86, of Overland Park, KS, passed away on Monday February 10, 2014 at Sweet Life of Overland Park. He was born on November 26, 1927 to Ellen and John Wyatt in Kansas City, MO. Leonard began an early career in music, playing saxophone on the radio and then with dance bands throughout his adult life. He served briefly...
Annabelle Allen
Feb 10, 2014
Annabelle Buckner Allen, 37, passed away, with her family by her side, on Monday, February 10, 2014. She was born on August 21, 1976, in Kansas City, MO, to Robert and Christy Buckner. She was the youngest child, only by 15 months, which caused the relationships with her siblings to be quite "spirited." She excelled in school and was your...
Mrs. C. Tigges
Feb 10, 2014
Jacqueline C. Tigges, 72, of Lenexa KS, passed away peacefully in her home on February 10th surrounded by her family. She was born to Neil and Agnes Peterson on August 14, 1941 in Davy, Nebraska. She spent many years as a Registered Nurse before her retirement. She enjoyed playing golf, bowling and was an avid KU basketball fan. She was...
Gary Baker, MD
Feb 10, 2014
GARY L. BAKER, MD Gary L. Baker, MD, 62, of Leawood, KS, passed away Monday, February 10, 2014. He is survived by his two brothers, Harvey Baker and Rodney and his wife Bobbi Baker; and two nieces, Janelle and Marisa. A memorial service for Gary will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, February 20, 2014 at D.W. Newcomer's Sons...
Carma Rouchka
Feb 7, 2014
Carma Sue Rouchka, 74, passed away Friday, February 7, 2014, at Lakeview Village. Carma was born April 20, 1939, in Reinbeck, IA, to Max and Delvina Clingan. Her parents were sharecroppers, which meant they paid the rent on the farm with crops. Carma had cows, pigs, sheep, cats, dogs and lots of horses. Carma and her beloved horse, Rhonda Saffel,...
Mrs. Velma Chaney Vinyard
Feb 6, 2014
Velma Irene Chaney Vinyard (95) of Overland Park, KS peacefully passed away meeting her Lord and Savior on Feb. 6, 2014. Visitation will be held from 4-6pm on Sunday, February 9th. Funeral services will be held at 11am on Monday, February 10th. Both will be held at D.W. Newcomer's Sons Johnson County Chapel 11200 Metcalf in Overland Park. Velma was...
Eleanor Miller
Feb 5, 2014
Eleanor "Ann" Miller, 92, of Overland Park, KS passed away on Wednesday, February 5th, 2014 at home with family. Ann was born to Dr. P.W. and Helen Allen on January 22, 1922. She grew up in Grove City, PA and graduated from Grove City High School and went on to receive her B.A. from Grove City College. Ann started her...
Luella Monter
Feb 5, 2014
Luella Caroline (Puls) Monter, age 92, of Overland Park, KS, passed from her earthly life to her eternal home at 6:25 a.m. on Wednesday, February 5, 2014, in her home at the Rose Estates Assisted Living facility. Funeral services will be held at the D.W. Newcomer's Sons, Johnson County Funeral Chapel, 11200 Metcalf Ave., Overland Park, KS, on Friday, February...
Mr. D. Hillers
Feb 3, 2014
Duane Hillers, son of Don & Georgenia Hillers was born Feb 17,1939 in Kansas City, KS. He passed away on Feb 3, 2014 at Kansas City Hospice House. Duane attended Graceland College in Lamoni, IA. Duane married Velmeta Miller on Dec 17, 1960. He is survived by his daughters, Sherry Paarman, Marcy Hillers, Melanie Baker & Husband Brian Baker. Granddaughters...
Kathlee Brady-Gapske
Feb 3, 2014
Kathleen Ann Brady-Gapske, 52, of Springfield, Mo, passed away Monday, February 3rd, 2014. She was the daughter of John Taylor, and Kathryn M Brady, of Leawood, Ks, both of whom preceded her in death. Kathleen leaves behind her husband, and best friend, Robert Gapske of Springfield, Mo, three brothers; Phil, John (Patricia), and Pat (Mary) Brady, nephews Sean and Joseph,...
Kenneth Stuart
Feb 2, 2014
Kenneth E. Stuart of Merriam, KS passed away Feb. 2, 2014, surrounded by his family. Ken was born in Little Blue, MO. He spent his early years in Oakland, CA. The family moved back to the Kansas City area where he lived the remainder of his life. He served in the Korean War & was stationed in Greenland. He married...
Milton Rowe
Jan 31, 2014
Milton (Mick) Rowe, DDS, 82, beloved husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather, passed away Friday, January 31, 2014. He leaves behind his best friend and loving wife of nearly 62 years, Lois (Jeanne) Rowe and his five children, David (Brock) Rowe, Carolyn Rowe, Christine (Mike) Kelly, Linda (Lee) Decker and Bradley (Jane) Rowe; seven grandchildren, Shannon, Jill, Scott, Diana, Laura,...
Greyson Haun
Jan 31, 2014
Infant Greyson Haun died Jan. 31, 2014. Visitation will be 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Thursday, at D.W. Newcomer's Sons Johnson County Chapel, 8201 Metcalf Ave, Overland Park, Kansas. Burial will be at Resurrection Catholic Cemetery, 8321 Quivira Rd, Lenexa, Kansas. Greyson is survived by his parents, Geoff Haun and Christy Folse; Brother Cayden; Grandparents Gary and Maureen Haun; Great-Grandparents...
David Scott
Jan 29, 2014
David Scott, 87, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Wednesday, January 29, 2014 at his home in Shawnee Hills Senior Living, Shawnee, KS. His wife, Joan, preceded him in death after 63 years of marriage, and his infant daughter, Kathryn Jean in 1958. He is survived by his children, Barbara, Jane, Ginny, Jack, and Doug (Amy), his grandsons, Jeff...
Mrs. Jodie Beckler
Jan 28, 2014
Jodie Lavonne Beckler, age 89, of Olathe, KS passed away on Tuesday, January 28, 2014 at Olathe Medical Center. A Funeral service will be held at 11 am on Saturday, February 1, 2014 with visitation beginning one hour prior at Blue Valley Baptist Church, 8925 W. 151st, Overland Park, KS. Interment will follow in Oak Lawn Memorial Gardens. In lieu...
D. Art Arteberry
Jan 28, 2014
D. Gardner "Art" Arteberry, 80, died peacefully and surrounded by family on January 28, 2014. Art was born in New Liberty, Oklahoma, on April 20, 1933, to Dave and Shirley (McLaury) Arteberry. He cherished his early years growing up on a farm and being a member of his high school's state championship football team. He graduated from Oklahoma State University...
Mrs Theone Litsos
Jan 27, 2014
Theone Menegas Litsos, age 98, of Lenexa, KS passed away on Monday, January 27, 2014. Visitation will be held at D.W. Newcomer's Sons Johnson County Chapel, 11200 Metcalf Ave, Overland Park, KS from 6 to 8 pm on Friday, January 31, 2014 with a Trisagion service held at 7 pm. Funeral service will be at 1 pm Saturday, February 1,...

Mr. Edward Hall, Jr.
Jan 27, 2014
Edward G. Hall, Jr., 69, of Lenexa, passed away Monday, January 27, 2014. Ed was born October 2, 1944, in Kansas City, KS, to Ed, Sr. and Jessie Hall. He graduated from Shawnee Mission North High School in 1962 and Emporia State University with a Bachelor's of Arts in Social Science. At Emporia State, he was a member of Tau...
Phil Phillips
Jan 23, 2014
Phil Phillips, 77, of Overland Park, passed away Thursday, January 23, 2014. He was born January 3, 1937, to Marjorie and Elmer Phillips in Omaha, NE. He married Ginger Winge on May 6, 1961 and had 52 wonderful years together. They have two daughters, Deanna Aull and Debbie Schwartzkopf. He is survived by his wife Ginger; two daughters, Deanna (Eric)...
Janice McKeehan
Jan 21, 2014
Janice C. McKeehan, 66, passed away peacefully at her home on January 21, 2014. Janice was loved by her friends and family and was a talented artist and psychologist. A 1965 graduate of Southeast High School, Janice resided in the Kansas City area her entire life and had made Overland Park her home the last 20 years. Janice earned her...
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