Obituaries

Jul 13, 2025

David Ray Barker, 69, died on July 13th, 2025 at Overland Park Regional Medical Center.

David was born June 11th, 1956 in Wichita, KS to McRae and Maxine Barker.

After graduating from Olathe North in 1974, David joined the United States Navy where he sailed to many different countries. When he returned to the United States he attended Pittsburg State University in...

Jul 13, 2025

Robert William Schuller, of Overland Park, KS passed away July 13, 2025 after a three-and-a-half-year battle with cancer.

Bob was born April 14, 1961 in Beatrice, NE to William and Roberta (Switzer) Schuller. He grew up on the family farm west of Odell, NE. After graduating from Odell High School in 1979, he attended the University of Nebraska-Lincoln earning a bachelor’s...

Jul 11, 2025

Michael Douglas Goostree was born September 3rd, 1948 to parents Douglas Porter Goostree and Retha Goostree in Nashville, Tennessee. He moved to Atlanta when he was four and came to Kansas City when he was ten. He attended Shawnee Mission West high school and The University of Kansas where he majored in Political Science. He met his wife, Marti, at...

Jul 10, 2025

Matthew Charles Riley, 53, of Denver, Colorado, passed away on July 10, 2025, in Kansas City, Missouri.

Born in Denver on March 20, 1972, Matt was a loving husband, devoted partner, and a kind and loyal friend. He built a successful career in the telecom and information technology industry, earning the respect and admiration of colleagues across the country. His work...

Jul 9, 2025

Nancy Ellen Keller, 81, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on July 9th, 2025, in Overland Park, KS. She was born on June 2nd, 1944, in Salinas, CA, to Melvin and Betty (Miller) Hild.

Nancy graduated from Grand Island Senior High School in Nebraska, earned a degree in elementary education from Wayne State College in Wayne, Nebraska, and later earned a...

Jul 9, 2025

Donald C. Kincheloe (82) of Overland Park, Kansas passed away at home on July 9, 2025.

Don was born on March 12, 1943, along with his twin brother, Von, in Wright County, Missouri to Herbert and Cledith (Gourley) Kincheloe. It is fair to say that Von and Don were best friends. It was actually Von who introduced Don to his future...

Jul 9, 2025

In loving memory of Pyare Mohan, who passed away peacefully on July 9, 2025, at Menorah Medical Center in Overland Park, Kansas. Pyare was born on October 20, 1939, in Ajmer, India, to Lalit Mohan Simlote and Shakuntala Devi Simlote. After completing his Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, he emigrated to the United States...

Jul 9, 2025

James F. Gracy, age 95, passed away peacefully July 9 at Nottingham Health & Rehab, Olathe Kansas. He was born in Barnett, Missouri. He served in the United States Air Force stationed at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico. After honorable discharge he moved to Lenexa in 1956. He then went to work for the US Postal Service. Upon his...

Jul 6, 2025

Linda Kay Covert, age 78, passed away on July 6, 2025. Visitation will be held Monday July 14th from 1-2 PM at Johnson County Funeral Chapel and Memorial Gardens, 11200 Metcalf Ave, Overland Park, Kansas 66210, with Funeral Service following at 2 PM, and burial at 3 PM.

Linda was born in Iola, Kansas on April 26, 1947 at St. John's...

Jul 5, 2025

In Loving Memory of Le Van Pham

August 10, 1942 – July 5, 2025

With deep love and sorrow, the family of Phạm Văn Lễ announces his peaceful passing on July 5, 2025, surrounded by his loving family, after a long and courageous journey with Alzheimer’s disease. He was 82 years old.

Born on August 10, 1942, in Đông Xuyên village, Kiến An...

Jul 4, 2025

Carole L. Bielefeld, born on August 18, 1944, in Kansas City, MO, passed away peacefully on July 4, 2025, in Merriam, KS, surrounded by her family and friends.

In February of 1975, she embarked on a professional career with B&V Credit Union, where her dedication and hard work quickly propelled her to the role of manager by 1978, and eventually to...

Jul 4, 2025

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Jul 3, 2025

With grateful hearts for his life and deep sadness at his passing, we share that Keith Roger Taylor, 79, of Overland Park, Kansas, passed away on July 3, 2025.

Keith was born on December 12, 1945, in Quinter, Kansas. He spent his early childhood attending a one-room schoolhouse in Tasco, before continuing his education in Hoxie. He graduated from the College...

Jul 3, 2025

She is survived by two brothers; Joseph Stubler and Ray Stubler. She was preceded in death by her parents Joseph R. Stubler and Mildred I. Stubler (Holcomb)

The family suggests contributions to St. Jude's Research Hospital

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Jul 2, 2025

Jun 30, 2025

Gay Ann Covell, 84, of Overland Park, Kansas, passed away peacefully on June 30, 2025, at St. Luke’s South Hospital.

Gay was born on December 28, 1940, in Wichita, Kansas. A lifelong learner and passionate educator, Gay graduated from Baker University in Baldwin City, KS in 1962 and went on to earn two master’s degrees. She devoted her professional life to...

Jun 27, 2025

Floyd L. Clark passed away Friday, June 27th, in his home in Leawood, Kansas. He was 79 years old. He attended Northeast High School in Kansas City and then worked at Hill’s Engineering as a draftsman. He volunteered for the army in August of 1966, serving as a combat engineer. He received the National Defense Service Medal, Expert (Rifle), the...

Jun 25, 2025

Nicholas "Nick" David DeCann, aged 33, of Lenexa, KS, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, June 25, 2025. Born December 27, 1991, in Merriam, KS, he was the adored son of Kimberly (Yarber) DeCann and the late Michael DeCann. His untimely passing has left his family and friends heartbroken, prompting them to come together to honor and commemorate his vibrant life....

Jun 23, 2025

Obituary forthcoming.  Please check back

Jun 22, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Anthony James Windholz II, lovingly known as “AJ”, a devoted husband, proud father, and talented craftsman, who left us far too soon on June 22, 2025, at the age of 47. AJ was born on January 4, 1978, in Wichita, Kansas, and built a life centered around family, hard...