Obituaries

Mar 27, 2024

Lorna L. Lang, 93, a longtime resident of Overland Park, Kansas died March 27, 2024 in Prairie Village, Kansas.  Lorna was happily married to Lowell E. Lang on August 26, 1951, who preceded her in death June 9, 2013.  She loved her family and friends with passion.  Lorna had the gift of hospitality.  Being a wedding coordinator kept her busy...

Mar 27, 2024

Mar 24, 2024

Marilyn P (Nett) Nelsen, age 93 of Overland Park Kansas, passed away on Palm Sunday, March 24,2024 at Trustwell Living Facility Overland Park, KS.   Marilyn was born on July 31, 1930 to Benedict and Esther (Johnson) Nett in Chicago, IL. Marilyn was preceded in death by her parents.  She was an only child.

She is survived by her husband David...

Mar 23, 2024

Faye Degraffenreid, 91, passed away March 23, 2024.  Visitation will be from 9-10am, followed by services at 10am, all at Johnson County Funeral Chapel.  Interment will take place at Johnson County Memorial Gardens.  Memorial contributions are suggested to Overland Park Christian Church.

Faye was born on February 20, 1933 in Weaubleau, Missouri, to Ervin and Velma (Hamons) Blackwell.   She attended...

Mar 23, 2024

Doug was born to Robert and Jean Fink on March 13,1953.  He received a Bachelor's Degree in Political Science from Kansas State University in 1976.  Doug served in public relations at the Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce and then Sprint Corporation. He was a member of Asbury United Methodist Church.Doug is preceded in death by his parents and his...

Mar 21, 2024

Corina Aguilar went home to be with the Lord, she passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 21, 2024, at home in California with her family by her side.  

 Corina was born on October 18, 1968, to Concepcion  and Arnoldo Moreno. Corina was adventurous, loved running, and had a special interest in antiquing and  jewelry design. 

She had a great heart. She...

Mar 20, 2024

James Wendell “Windy” Gifford of Bucyrus, Kansas, went to be with our Lord on Wednesday, March 20th, 2024. He was 83 years old. Windy was born on February 24th, 1941 in Viola, Arkansas to Arilla S. (Faught) and Arlin A. Gifford. He was joined by two younger brothers, Donnie G. Gifford and Jim D. Gifford, who both survive him. When...

Mar 20, 2024

Macy Grace Lindsted was born on March 29th, 2023 and passed away on March 20th, 2024. She had multiple medical complications and underwent several surgeries in her short lifetime. Macy was nothing short of a miracle! She showed us from the beginning of time how much of a fighter she was and all of the odds and statistics that were...

Mar 18, 2024

Betty T. Long, age 99, died on Monday March 18, 2024 at her home in Lakeview Village, Lenexa, Kansas. A Remembrance Service and Celebration of Life will be held at Lakeview on Saturday morning, April 20, 2024, at 10am.Betty Colleen Torrans was born on August 1, 1924 in Texarkana, Arkansas, the third of five siblings. Her parents were Virginia Walker Torrans and...

Mar 16, 2024

George Henry Myers Jr was born in Minneapolis, MN on October 20th, 1936 to Myrtle and George Myers Sr. of Minneapolis, MN

He passed away peacefully on March 16th, 2024 at his home in Sun Lakes, AZ.

George lived an incredible life. He grew up around the Lake Minnetonka area attending Orono High School. He served in the Air Force in electronics...

Mar 14, 2024

Stuart Apland Knutson, 91, of Kansas City, Missouri passed away on March 14, 2024. He was born on June 11, 1932, the only child of the late Otto William Knutson and Clara Rebecca Apland Knutson.  

He was a 1954 graduate of the University of Kansas School of Engineering. Stuart was a member of Phi Delta Theta Fraternity at KU. In 1964, he married Hazel...

Mar 14, 2024

Marcella Germaine Willoughby, 99, passed away Thursday, March 14, 2024, at her home at Alto Assisted Living, Overland Park, KS.

She was born July 27, 1924, in Carthage, MO, to her parents Etta and Roy Lawrence, and joined her brother, James Lawrence, Houston, TX, and sister, Reita (Lawrence) Passmore, Baton Rouge, LA, all who preceded her.

She married Franklin Thomas Willoughby July...

Mar 13, 2024

Ali A. Elmusa passed away March 13 at the University of Kansas Medical Center after a brave and prolonged battle with cancer.

He was born in Habaka, Jordan in 1949 and became a US citizen in his early twenties. Through his hard work and diligence, he built a beautiful life for himself and his family.   

Ali earned a Bachelor of Science...

Mar 13, 2024

In Loving Memory of Kelly "Granny" Faillace  It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Kelly "Granny" Faillace, who left us far too soon at the age of 50. Kelly fought a brave battle with cancer, displaying unwavering strength and courage until the end.  Kelly's legacy is one of boundless love and selflessness. She dedicated her life to her...

Mar 11, 2024

Patricia 'Patti' Louise Fisher, 68, of Overland Park, KS, gracefully departed from this world on March 11, 2024, at St. Luke's Hospital in Kansas City, surrounded by loved ones. She was born on March 24, 1955, to Ray and Helen McGuire.  A Funeral Mass will be held at 1:00 pm on Saturday, March 23rd, at Cure of Ars Catholic Church, 9403 Mission Rd,...

Mar 10, 2024

On March 10, 2024, Kent Schwieger passed away peacefully with his wife Pat, daughter Anna, and son Eric holding his hands. 

 Kent earned his undergraduate degree and a Masters of Civil Engineering at Missouri School of Mines and Metallurgy in Rolla, MO. He was midway through earning his doctorate at the University of West Virginia, when he was drafted by the...

Mar 10, 2024

 John David Farrall, aged 45, of Overland Park, Kansas, passed away on March 10, 2024. He was born on October 1, 1978, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. John was a beloved son of Faylene and Jack Farrall, a cherished brother of Frank Farrall and Allison Halterman, and a dear brother-in-law to Helen Farrall and Blake Halterman.  John was known for his thoughtful and...

Mar 8, 2024

Elizabeth Ann (Benton)Birkenmeier, was born November 9, 1928, in Cleveland, Ohio to Ben Benton and Rachel White.  Her parents were killed in an auto accident returning from a family vacation on August 28, 1941.  She was then raised by her aunt and uncle, Viola and John White.

Elizabeth graduated from Shaker Heights High School in Shaker Heights, Ohio in 1947.  She...

Mar 6, 2024

Ladies and gentlemen, family, and friends, this 15th day of March, 2024, we celebrate the life of Thomas R Story, known to his friends as Rick, passed away at the age of 73.  He was preceded in death by his parents, T.C. and Bonnie, his brother Randy and Rick's daughter Jennifer.  His journey began at UT Martin and led him...

Mar 6, 2024

Rosella “Posey” E. Coburn January 7, 1938 - March 6, 2024.

Posey was born to Charles and Bertha Chism in Claflin Kansas. The youngest of 11 children her siblings were Charles, James ,Betty, Norma, Tom, Jerry, Bill, Robert, Joseph and Patricia. She desired to have a family of her own. She  married Alva “Ron” Coburn and had two children; Kimberly Jo and...