Amelia Jane Case
Sep 1, 2026
Amelia (Amy) Jane Case passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family. Amy was born in Carbondale, Illinois to parents, William and Ethel Felts. As a young child, she moved with her family to various parts of the US while her father served in the armed forces. She enjoyed most of her childhood in Carbondale, and spent many summers on...
Marilou Frances Hasenbank
Sep 1, 2026
Marilou Francis (Beebe) Hasenbank passed away surrounded by family, on September 1, 2026. Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister and daughter, Marilou was born on March 14, 1932, in Independence, IA., and was christened in Buchanan County, IA. Marilou was preceded in death by her husband, Merlin, who was the love of her life, her parents, Eugene and Rosa...
Franklin Delano Carroll
Aug 31, 2026
Franklin Delano Carroll, 92, passed away on August 31, 2026, in Olathe, Kansas. Frank, a devoted husband, father, Christian, veteran, and law enforcement officer, was born on July 8, 1934, in Paulding County, Georgia. He was the 11th surviving child of Spencer and Lulu Carroll.
Frank proudly served his country in the United States Air Force at the end of the...
Anthony Joseph Merlo
Aug 30, 2026
Anthony Joseph Merlo, 81, peacefully passed away on August 30, 2026. Tony, as he was affectionately known by all who knew him, was born in Kansas City, MO, June 20, 1945. He was preceded in death by his parents and his identical twin, Eugene Merlo.
He is survived by his brother, Joseph Merlo, companion, Bettie Harris, four children, Francine (Corey) Taylor,...
Michael Steven Mancina
Aug 26, 2026
Dr. Michael “Mike” Steven John Mancina passed away surrounded by his family on his 80th birthday, August 26, 2026 in Kansas City, Kansas.
Michael was born on August 26, 1946 to Francis “Frank” A. Mancina and Alexia “Lexie” J. Harter in Virginia, Minnesota. He was raised in nearby Eveleth, Minnesota along with four siblings who preceded him in death including, Winifred...
Dorothy Elaine Boyer
Aug 22, 2026
Dorothy "Bonnie" Boyer was born on January 11, 1939, in Kansas City, Kansas, to loving and hardworking parents. Her memories of growing up with her sisters were shaped by a Catholic upbringing, strong family values, and a modest and frugal lifestyle.
In February 1960, Bonnie married Don, and together they built a life centered around family, raising three children: Karen Boyer,...
Peggy Rae Sloyer
Aug 22, 2026
Peggy R. Sloyer passed away peacefully at her home in Lenexa, Kansas, on August 22, 2026.
Peggy Rae was born October 24, 1944, in Omaha, Nebraska, the daughter of Henning “Hunk” and Rae Elsasser. She attended Minne Lusa Grade School and McMillan Junior High and was baptized and confirmed at Trinity Lutheran Church.
In 1959, Peggy and her family moved to Topeka,...
Gloria Gail Mealman
Aug 22, 2026
It is with profound love and gratitude that we celebrate the extraordinary life of Gloria “Gail” Mealman, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, friend, and woman of unwavering faith. Gail passed away peacefully on August 22, 2026.
Born on August 23, 1935, in St. Joseph, Missouri, Gail was the daughter of Joseph and Mary Ann Proch. Gail’s story was one of...
Diana Beeler Winslow
Aug 21, 2026
Diana Beeler Winslow, beloved sister, aunt, wife, nurse, and friend, passed away peacefully at age 70 on Friday, August 21, 2026, at her home in Leawood, Kansas. Born in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Diana spent her early years with her brother and three sisters as their family moved from coast to coast for her father’s career with Braniff Airlines. After the...
Amanda Brierly Dresie
Aug 19, 2026
Amanda Brierly Dresie, born Amanda Graham, passed away unexpectedly in Olathe, Kansas on August 19, 2026, at the age of 46. She was born on February 2, 1980, in Kansas City, Missouri, and will be remembered as a loving, generous, and deeply caring woman whose warmth drew others to her with ease.
Amanda graduated from Shawnee Mission South High School in...
Samuel B. Little
Aug 17, 2026
Sam Little, 79, of Lenexa, Kansas passed away on August 17th, 2026.
Born February 7th, 1947 in Okmulgee, Oklahoma, Sam answered the call to serve his country in 1964 at the age of 17, enlisting in the Marine Corps. He served 4 years including 2 tours in Vietnam. He earned the Vietnam Campaign Medal, National Defense Medal, 2 Vietnam Service Medals...
Alice Myria Haley
Aug 14, 2026
Alice Myria Haley, daughter of Henry and Stella Molt, was born on April 5th, 1929 in Hanover, Kansas.
She departed from this life on August 14th, 2026 at Brookdale Rosehill in Shawnee, Kansas.
Alice is preceded in death by her husband Claude Haley, daughter Sue DeVosha, son Jerry Breedlove, her parents, and several brothers and sisters.
Alice is survived by her sons: Norman...
Phil Feehan
Aug 14, 2026
Philip William Feehan, 93, passed away peacefully on Friday August 14,2026 at Delmar Gardens of Lenexa.He was born on November 23, 1932 in Tulsa, Oklahoma to Kathryn and Edward Feehan. He moved to Kansas City at the age of five. He attended St. Agnes High School and continued to pursue his educational growth including a Master’s degree in Industrial Safety.He...
John Charles Picardy
Aug 13, 2026
John Charles Picardy, 100, of Leawood, Kansas, passed away peacefully on August 13, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.
Born on March 28, 1926, in Malden, Massachusetts, to Luigi and Philomena (Marotta) Picardi, John joined the military at the age of 17. He proudly served his country as a Signalman in the United States Navy Amphibious Forces during World War II,...
Vanessa Marie Graham
Aug 12, 2026
Vanessa Marie Graham, age 71, of Overland Park, Kansas, passed away on August 12, 2026.
Vanessa was born on October 14, 1954, in Kansas City, Missouri, to Earle and Roberta Jones. Over her career, she worked assembling parts for aircraft instruments, assisting customers at a hardware store, and serving as a switchboard operator and then a file clerk for an insurance...
Polly Susan Hammond
Aug 12, 2026
Born 1957 in Spokane, Washington, relocated to Lincoln, Nebraska in 1960 where she was raised.
Attended Sheridan Elementary School, Irving Jr. High School graduated Lincoln Southeast High School in 1975, and attended the University of Nebraska.
Became the first police composite artist for the Lincoln Police Department in 1979.
Moved to Kansas City in 1981 and became the composite artist for the metro...
Margrit Theresia Vetsch
Aug 9, 2026
Margrit Vetsch, 94, passed away peacefully following a brief stay at Menorah Medical Center in Overland Park. She was born on July 12, 1932, in Wil, Switzerland, to Berta and Robert Kriech. She grew up helping her parents in their family butcher shop, where she learned the values of hard work, family, and tradition.
Margrit’s life was filled with love, family,...
Marsha Ann Gonzalez
Aug 8, 2026
Marsha Ann (Luce) Gonzalez, 58, passed away on August 08, 2026.Marsha is survived by her daughter Natalie Gonzalez. Marsha was preceeded in death by her son, Manuel R. Gonzalez, her father, Richard Luce, her mother Barbara (Glenn) Luce, her brother Jim Luce, and brother Chris Luce.Marsha is also survived by her sisters, Lesley, Glenda, and Sondra. As well as many...
Vera Smith
Aug 6, 2026
Vera Bain Smith, age 97, of Shawnee, passed away on August 6, 2026. She was born the fourth of five children to Claude W. and Otha Reavis Bain in Hedley, Texas. She graduated from Hedley High School in 1946 as valedictorian of her class. As a result, she received a small scholarship which enabled her to enroll in college, fulfilling...
Elaine Corporon Bengtson
Aug 6, 2026
Elaine Corporon (Davis) Bengtson was born August 8, 1929, in rural Putnam County, Missouri, where she lived until age 14, when she moved to Kansas City, Missouri, to live with her sister, Margaret Davis. She graduated from Westport High School in 1947 and later completed her education at Johnson County Community College and Avila University, studying literature, music, and philosophy....
