Obituaries
Karl Schmidt
Feb 22, 2014
Karl F. Schmidt, 91, of Prairie Village, Kansas, passed away on Saturday, February 22, 2014. It had been Karl's request that his body be cremated and no memorial service held. Karl was born June 8, 1922 in Dysart, Iowa to Frank and Lula Schmidt. Karl's parents predeceased him. Karl was educated in the Dysart public schools and University of Iowa...
Susan Boland
Feb 21, 2014
Susan D. Boland of Olathe, Kansas, passed away on February 21, 2014 at the age of seventy three. In her mid-sixties, Sue was diagnosed with Primary Progressive Aphasia, a form of dementia with no treatment or cure. She was given loving care by her family and the professionals at The Aberdeen Village of Olathe, KS. Susan was born on June...
Philip Kline
Feb 19, 2014
Philip Kearney Kline passed away peacefully with family at his side, on February 19, 2014. He was 92. "Big Phil" was a longtime public servant in Overland Park, Johnson County and the State of Kansas. He was an advocate for public education, caring for deaf and blind children and those mainstream (moderate) values he held for more than 35 years...
Lisa Morehead
Feb 16, 2014
Lisa Carole Morehead, 53, of Leawood, KS, passed away peacefully in her sleep on February 16, 2014 of health complications. Lisa was born on March 18, 1960 in Braceville, OH. She grew up in the Warren, OH area and graduated from LaBrae High School in Braceville, OH. She was a valued project assistant with CRS Shirine on the Peace Hawk...
Ella (Reeves) Olson
Feb 15, 2014
Ella Marie (Reeves) Olson, 88, passed away Feb. 15, 2014 at Life Care Center of Osawatomie, Kansas surrounded by her family. Ella Marie was born to Lee and Mabel Reeves on Dec. 30, 1925 in Ralston, NE. She graduated from Omaha Tech High School in 1943, after which she attended Northwestern Bible College in Minneapolis, MN. Following graduation from college...
Dorothy "Dot" Gnaegy
Feb 14, 2014
Dorothy Jane "Dot" Gnaegy, 87, passed away Friday, February 14, 2014, at KC Hospice House. Dot was born April 23, 1925, in St Louis, MO, to Benjamin and Vesta Gnaegy. She was a graduate of Lindenwood College in St Louis, MO. Upon graduation, she took a job with AT&T Telecommunications Division in Kansas City, MO. She was a great supporter...
John Olander, Jr.
Feb 14, 2014
John Willard Olander, Jr. passed away peacefully at home on the farm on February 14, a few days before his 88th birthday. Jay was born on February 17, 1926 to John Willard Olander and Eunice Morgan and lived his entire life in the Kansas City area. He attended Southwest High School, The Choate School and Yale University. Prior to enrolling...
James Snyder
Feb 13, 2014
Colonel Snyder died in Wichita, KS February 13, 2014. He was born in Kansas City, Missouri on April 16, 1937. He graduated from Southwest High School in 1954 and attended Missouri University for one year then transferred to Kansas State University and graduated from there in 1959 and was commissioned into the Air Force at that time. He later received...
Dorothy McManness
Feb 12, 2014
Dorothy D. McManness, of Overland Park, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, February 12, 2014. She was born on December 3, 1923 to Gladys and Arthur Brooks in Ottawa, KS. She grew up and attended school in Ottawa. On December 24, 1940 she married Raymond O. McManness. They made their home in Washington, DC before moving back to Overland Park in 1944....
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...
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