Obituaries
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...
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...
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