Obituaries

Mr. M. McCreath

Mr. M. McCreath

Aug 12, 2013

Loren M. McCreath, 85, passed away on August 12, 2013. He was born in California, MO on July 29, 1928. Loren worked 36 years as a steel inspector for Armco. He was preceded in death by his sister Ann Cundiff and a grandson, Shawn Hall. Survivors include his wife of 23 years Carolyn McCreath, of the home, a sister, Altha...

Mrs. Mary Hansen

Mrs. Mary Hansen

Aug 11, 2013

MARY F. HANSEN, 79, Overland Park, KS passed away Sunday, August 11, 2013. A memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, August 17, 2013 at BreakPointe Community Church, 10001 W. 88th Street, Overland Park, KS 66212. Memorial contributions may be made to BreakPointe Community Church.

Jay "Whit" Ruby

Jay "Whit" Ruby

Aug 11, 2013

Jay Whitney "Whit" Ruby, 78, passed away Sunday, August 11, 2013, at St. Luke's South Hospital. Whit was born May 8, 1935, in Champaign, IL, to J. Craig and Dorothy Ruby. He graduated from the University of Missouri with a Bachelor's of Psychology. Whit worked for Conoco for many years before becoming part owner of A. E. West Petroleum. He...

Mrs. Zhanetta Solovyeva

Mrs. Zhanetta Solovyeva

Aug 9, 2013

Zhanetta Solovyeva, 72, Overland Park, KS, passed away on August 9, 2013. Born February 17, 1941. Graveside services 1 pm Monday, August 12, 2013 at Oaklawn Memorial Gardens, 13901 Blackbob Rd, Olathe, KS.

Mrs. Joy Campion

Mrs. Joy Campion

Aug 6, 2013

On August 6, 2013, Joy Ann Campion, of Leawood, Kansas, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family. She was born in Atoka, Oklahoma on November 7, 1921 to the late Joel Terry and Anne Bennett Terry. She grew up in Wapanuka and Cache, Oklahoma and graduated from Cache High School; then attended Cameron University in Lawton, Oklahoma. She married George...

Ms. Linda Roberts

Ms. Linda Roberts

Aug 5, 2013

Linda Lou Roberts, 74, of Kansas City, KS passed away on August 5, 2013 at Providence Place, Kansas City, Kansas surrounded by her children. She was born on September 19, 1938 in Marysville, KS to Wilfred and Mary Cohorst. She graduated from Marysville High School in 1956. She graduated from St. Margaret's School of Nursing in 1959. She entered into...

Andrew Bowman Bodenhausen

Andrew Bowman Bodenhausen

Aug 5, 2013

Andrew "Drew" Bowman Bodenhausen, 28, passed away on Monday August 5, 2013 at Overland Park Regional Hospital in Overland Park, KS. He was born November 19, 1984 in St Joseph, MO to Brian and Lisa Bodenhausen. Drew grew up in Cosby, Missouri. Always devoted, he gave his life to the Lord at the young age of four. Drew attended Savannah...

Ms. Marjorie Steadman

Ms. Marjorie Steadman

Jul 31, 2013

Marjorie Louise Steadman, age 84, of Overland Park, KS passed away on July 31, 2013 at home. She was born on February 19, 1929 in Wood River, NE the daughter of Hazel (Rydberg) and Walter Carter. After graduating from Grand Island High School in 1947, she attended Nebraska University at Kearney, NE. She was a devoted mother, grandmother, great grandmother,...

Myron Alexander

Myron Alexander

Jul 31, 2013

ALEXANDER, Myron Leonard, Professional Educator, 97, of Largo, FL; died July 31, 2013. He was born in Putnam, OK on Apr. 15, 1916 to Lawrence Leonard and Nellie Mae (Munson). He received his B.S., Southwestern State Tchrs. Coll., 1949 and M.S. KS State Tchrs. Coll. 1957. His career led him to appointed Supt. Sch., Coyville, KS 1949-50; Princ. Severy, KS...

Ms. Faye Newson

Ms. Faye Newson

Jul 30, 2013

Faye Lucille Newson, 86, went to be with our Lord July 30, 2013. Lucille was born September 12, 1926 in Monticello, KS, the daughter of William David Cox and Opal May Cox. Lucille was the oldest child and therefore helped raise her 5 younger siblings. As she grew older, she caught the eye of one of the boys next door....

Sherry Bevan

Sherry Bevan

Jul 26, 2013

Sherry Lou Bevan, 85, passed away Friday, July 26, 2013, surrounded by her loving family. Sherry was born September 7, 1927, in Birmingham, AL. She was a devoted wife, mother and friend to all. She was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Donald. Sherry is survived by her sister, Alice Joy McBride, of Tulsa, OK; four children,...

Robert Quick

Robert Quick

Jul 24, 2013

Robert Lee Quick, Sr., 77, passed away Wednesday, July 24, 2013, at Kansas City VA Hospital. Robert was born February 1, 1936, in Kansas City, KS, to Vernie and Leona Quick. He was preceded in death by his son, Robert Lee Quick, Jr. Robert is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Frances Quick; six children, David Quick, Yvonne...

Mr. Robert Brown

Mr. Robert Brown

Jul 22, 2013

Robert James Brown of Leawood, KS passed away peacefully on June 22, 2013. He was born in Guthrie, OK, on Dec.1, 1934 to Earl and Theresa Brown. He grew up in Pittsburg, KS. He then graduated in 1952 from St. Mary High School in Pittsburg, KS. After graduation from Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska, he was commissioned as a 2nd...

Mr. Stephen Kalen

Mr. Stephen Kalen

Jul 21, 2013

Stephen (Steve) E. Kalen, Olathe, KS passed on to his greater glory Sunday, July 21, 2013 around 8:00 am at his home. Steve is survived by his parents Ken and Elaine Kalen, his brother Daniel Kalen, his wife Lynne Kalen and his 3 children: Amanda Kalen, Michelle Hadachek and Parker Kalen. Steve was also survived by his son-in-law Tim Hadachek....

Mr. F. Sample

Mr. F. Sample

Jul 21, 2013

Michael F. Sample, 63, passed away on July 21, 2013. Private services for Michael with an inurnment will take place at a later date.

Gary Boyd

Gary Boyd

Jul 20, 2013

Gary Alan Boyd, 63, passed away Saturday, July 20, 2013, at Kansas City Hospice House. Gary was born March 15, 1950, in Kansas City, MO, to William and Jessie Lee Boyd. He grew up in Overland Park, KS and graduated from Shawnee Mission West High School and Pittsburg State University with a bachelor's degree in Auto Technology. Gary worked for...

Mrs. Carolyn Lambert

Mrs. Carolyn Lambert

Jul 17, 2013

Carolyn Faye Lambert, former First Lady of Baker University, passed away July 17 with her family gathered around her bed. Born on December 2, 1940 to Reverend Willard and Thelma Bright in Garden City, Missouri, she moved with her family to Lee's Summit where her father was pastor of the First Baptist Church and where she and her sisters learned...

Mr. Dennis Murphy

Mr. Dennis Murphy

Jul 16, 2013

Dennis John Murphy, 65, Olathe, Kansas peacefully passed away at his home with his loving family by his side on July 16, 2013. A funeral service will be held at 3:00 PM, Saturday, July 20, 2013 at D.W. Newcomer's Sons Johnson County Chapel, 11200 Metcalf Ave., Overland Park, KS. A visitation will begin an hour prior to service time at...

Helen Trites

Helen Trites

Jul 16, 2013

Helen Trites, 92, passed away Tuesday, July 16, 2013, at Delmar Gardens of Overland Park. Helen was born August 29, 1920, in St Paul, MN, first child of Robert and Nora (Kongsvik) Woodbury. She graduated from the University of Minnesota and proudly served our country as a member of the WAVES branch of the US Navy. She was stationed in...

Mrs. Thelma Brown

Mrs. Thelma Brown

Jul 14, 2013

Thelma Lucille Pulcher Brown, beloved wife, mother, sister, grandmother, and great-grandmother passed away peacefully on July 14, 2013 at her home in Kansas City, MO. She was born in East Carondelet, IL on July 31, 1929, the first born child of Sheridan and Lucille Pulcher. Thelma graduated from Dupo High School in Dupo, IL and received an Associates degree from...