Obituaries

Mar 8, 2026

It is with profound sorrow and tender remembrance that we announce the unexpected passing of Marisa Greene (Resendiz) on March 8, 2026. Born on February 23, 1997, at Shawnee Mission Medical, Marisa's life, though brief, was filled with love, passion, and an indelible spirit that touched all who knew her.

Marisa was the cherished daughter of Mary and Rolondo Resendiz, whose...

Mar 2, 2026

Ruth Ellen Hay was born on September 3, 1925, in Ava, Missouri, to Ray Baird and Queen Baird (Chaffin). Ruth passed peacefully on March 2, 2026, surrounded by the love and comfort of her two children, Sharon Beeler and Steve Hay. 

Ruth was a woman of quiet grace. She possessed a striking beauty that others easily saw but which she herself...

Feb 27, 2026

John Dennis Meyer, commonly known as Jack, was born on February 9, 1938, in Saginaw, Michigan. He grew up with three siblings, Kay Brown (Augusta, GA), who preceded him in death, Carole Solak (Little River, SC), and Steve Meyer (McKinney, TX) who both survive him.

Jack married the love of his life Marcia Creighton on January 24, 1959, also a resident...

Feb 26, 2026

Dorothy Kay Gulick (Hoffman), 81, of Olathe, Kansas, passed away on February 26, 2026.

Dorothy was born on November 25, 1944, in Kansas City, Missouri. She was a devoted mother, grandmother, sister, and friend whose life was centered on faith and family. A faithful member of the Nazarene Church, she found great comfort and joy in her relationship with the Lord...

Feb 23, 2026

John Patrick Burgess, 60, passed away on February 23, 2026, in Overland Park, KS. Born on

May 27, 1965, in Kansas City, MO, John lived a life defined by dedication, craftsmanship, deep

thought, and a genuine love for the outdoors and the people around him.



John was the beloved son of Helen Barnes (Gary) and Michael Burgess (Gaelen), all of whom

survive him. He...

Feb 22, 2026

Lawrence L. Selin, 93, of Overland Park, Kansas, went to be with his Lord and Savior on February 22, 2026, at Colonial Village, where he lived for the last seven years. 

Born in Davenport, Iowa on November 2, 1932, he was the son of the late Lawrence and Mabel (Hansen) Selin. He attended Bethel College in St. Paul, Minnesota for one...

Feb 19, 2026

Rodney L. (Rod) Hale age 73 after a long battle with cancer. He passed away this morning, February 19, 2026. He was born October 18, 1952 in Kansas City Ks. to Robert an Adelaide Hale who proceeded him in death. He is survived by his loving and caring wife, Susan Hale and and brother John Hale, stepbrother Brian Johnson, stepsister...

Feb 18, 2026

A complete obituary will be posted.

Feb 17, 2026

Janice Kay (Fromholtz) Balsinger, lovingly known as Jan, passed away peacefully on February 17, 2026, in Overland Park, at the age of 83.

She was born on January 25, 1943, in Joplin, Missouri to Nickolas and Margaret C.(Gangle) Fromholtz. Jan was raised in a faithful family, roots that shaped the woman she would become — steadfast in her devotion, generous in...

Feb 17, 2026

Feb 17, 2026

Patricia Ann (Bush) Wyatt — a nurse, a wife, a mother, and a passionate practitioner of the art of wonder — died February 17th, 2026, at Kansas City Hospice House, after a lengthy battle with endometrial cancer. She was 69.

A proud lifelong Kansas Citian, Pat was born on December 7th, 1956, in Olathe, Kansas, to Elden “Bud” and Lydia (Schneider)...

Feb 17, 2026

Ronald Joseph Barnhart, commonly known as Ron, was born on December 30, 1941, in Detroit, Michigan, to Joseph and Mae Barnhart. He grew up alongside his siblings, Thomas Barnhart, who preceded him in death, and Katherine “Kitty” Barnhart, who survives him.

Ron lived a life defined by devotion to his family, friends, patients, and to living fully.

He attended the University of...

Feb 15, 2026

Janet Marie Kennedy passed away peacefully February 15th surrounded by her family.

Jan was born September 2, 1938 in Cleveland, Ohio; the daughter of Joseph and Anna Soflkancs. Jan was a second generation American of Hungarian/Slovakian heritage.

She raised three children while supporting her husband's climb up the corporate ladder and was proud to have served as a volunteer EMT during the...

Feb 13, 2026

Claire Whitney Sunderland, 38, passed away at St. Luke’s hospital on Friday, February 13 after suffering severe influenza and pneumonia. She was the daughter of Dr. Whitney and Kate Sunderland. Claire grew up in Leawood Kansas, attending Corinth Elementary, Mission Valley Middle School, and High School at the Barstow School. At Barstow she was an excellent student, starred in dramatics...

Feb 13, 2026

This beautiful, brilliant, loving and faithful woman left the earth yesterday, after an epic 14-month battle with stage 4 pancreatic cancer. Barbara Adney Smith, born Bobbie Jo Adney, was an inspiration to many people; six teenage boys all at once, going to college at 34 to earn a Masters of Arts in English, then becoming a college teacher and writer....

Feb 12, 2026

Patricia Edith Lavery, 85, of Kansas City, MO, beloved mother, grandmother, and friend peacefully died on February 12, 2026. She was showered in love by her family, friends and caretakers at the time of her passing.

Pat was born August 13, 1940 to Bill and Mary Schoth (Sparks) at Research Hospital and grew up in Rosedale. She was married at Saint...

Feb 10, 2026

Loretta Gifford, age 86, of Olathe, Kansas, passed away peacefully on February 10, 2026.

She was a cherished member of her community and will be remembered for her strength, her warm smile, and the love she shared with family and friends.

Loretta was born on September 21, 1939, in Kansas City, Missouri, to Orville and Beulah McGrew. She graduated from Rosedale High...

Feb 9, 2026

A Life of Partnership

Carolyn’s story really began in Emporia, where she met Wayne and his black Hudson Hornet. From their wedding in 1956 onward, they were a team. Whether they were moving for Wayne’s law school, raising their two sons, Scott and Mark, on the Hallmark Farm, Mission Hills and Lee’s Summit, Carolyn was the constant heart of the family.

Dedication...

Feb 8, 2026

Alice Evelyn Justice, born on February 13, 1947, in the bustling heart of Kansas City, Missouri, made an indelible mark on the lives she touched before she passed peacefully on February 8, 2026, at St. Joseph Medical Center. A radiant spirit with a heart of gold, Alice will be fondly remembered as a dedicated baker and the beloved lunch lady...

Feb 7, 2026

Sophie Symeon passed away on Saturday February 7th, 2026 and 11:14 am. She was a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother who took care of her family until the end. Sophia was 93 at the time of her passing. 

Sophia is survived by her two daughters Alexandra Symeon and Sotira Symeon; her son Stylianos Symeon; her grandson Loukas Symeon-Henry; and all of...