Obituaries

Dorothy Davis

Dorothy Davis

Aug 30, 2013

Dorothy A. Davis, 87, passed into rest Friday, August 30 2013, at Lamar Court Assisted Living. Dorothy was born July 6 1926, in Topeka Kansas. Through her life she pursued many artistic talents, painting, sewing and cake decorating. She was a Professional Floral Designer well into her later years. After retirement, she spent many years of volunteer service at Truman...

Colin Edward Lily Ann Ortega

Colin Edward Lily Ann Ortega

Aug 30, 2013

Colin Edward Ortega and Lily Ann Ortega, infant twins of Alejandro and Ann Ortega, passed away on August 27 and 30 respectively. Both children were born on August 25 at Overland Park Regional Medical Center. They are survived by their parents Alejandro and Ann Ortega of Olathe, KS They are also survived by their grandparents, Rich and Pat Progar, of...

Dorothy Juergens

Dorothy Juergens

Aug 28, 2013

Dorothy Juergens, 80, passed away Wednesday, August 28, 2013, at her daughter's home in Overland Park. Dorothy was born January 8, 1933, in Huntington Park, CA, to Warren and Marinda Gee. She was a beautiful loving mother, daughter, sister and friend. To our loving mother, she leaves a legacy of joy and laughter that will never fade. We will miss...

Mr. Byron Collier

Mr. Byron Collier

Aug 27, 2013

Byron T. "Bud" Collier, 79, passed away on August 27, 2013 from complications of a stroke. Bud was born August 21, 1934 to David and Eleanor Collier. He proudly served his country during the Korean Conflict on the U.S.S. Gregory DD 802 from 1952 to 1955. Bud graduated first in his class from the Great Lakes Naval Academy, and in...

Ms. Jean Jones

Ms. Jean Jones

Aug 24, 2013

Jean Boswell Jones, 93, passed away Saturday, August 24, 2013. Jean was born June 27, 1920 in Baxter Springs, Kansas, to Doctor James Henry Boswell and Maud Cramer Boswell. She earned an AB degree in Journalism from the University of Kansas where she was a member of Chi Omega sorority. She met and married Dr. Edward S. Jones, August 31,...

Mr. L. Hanson

Mr. L. Hanson

Aug 24, 2013

Wilbur L. Hanson passed away at his home on August, 24th surrounded by his loving family. Wilbur was born August 23rd, 1927 in LeLoup, Kansas to Harry & Marie Hanson. Preceded in death by his mother and father, sister Harriot, and brothers Herbert and Howard Hanson. He will be missed by his wife, Jean of 62 years, daughters Debbie Abreo...

Mrs. Jean Jones

Mrs. Jean Jones

Aug 24, 2013

Jean Boswell Jones, 93, passed away Saturday, August 24, 2013. Jean was born June 27, 1920 in Baxter Springs, Kansas, to Doctor James Henry Boswell and Maud Cramer Boswell. She earned an AB degree in Journalism from the University of Kansas where she was a member of Chi Omega sorority. She met and married Dr. Edward S. Jones, August 31,...

Mrs. Marilyn Proctor

Mrs. Marilyn Proctor

Aug 21, 2013

Marilyn Ann Proctor, 77, of Stilwell, KS, died August 21, 2013 at KC Hospice House, after a year long battle with pancreatic cancer, with her two sons by her side. A memorial service will be held at 11AM on Saturday, August 31st, at Atonement Lutheran Church in Overland Park, KS. Visitation will be prior to the service starting at 10AM....

H. Owings

H. Owings

Aug 21, 2013

Dale Owings, 86, passed away Wednesday, August 21, 2013, at his home in Leawood surrounded by his family. A memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 31, 2013, at the Church of the Resurrection, Wesley Covenant Chapel (East Building), 13720 Roe Avenue, Leawood, KS 66224. Reception to immediately follow. Dale was born on July 17, 1927,...

Mr. Don Johnson

Mr. Don Johnson

Aug 21, 2013

Don Terry Johnson, 86, of Overland Park, passed over to heaven on August 21, 2013. He was the father of Kristen Drewke (John) of Prospect Hts, IL and Meda Bower (Tim) of Overland Park, KS. He leaves behind two grandchildren, Patrick and Blair Drewke, both of Prospect Hts., IL. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, August 24, 2013,...

Althea Stricker

Althea Stricker

Aug 19, 2013

Althea E. Stricker, age 96, of Mission, Kansas, passed away Monday, August 19, 2013. She was born February 28, 1917 in Golden Valley County, North Dakota to her parents, Lottie and Alva Bettis. Althea was an only child. She grew up in Corydon and Clio, Iowa. Althea graduated from Corydon High School in 1935. She attended Capital City Commercial College...

Mr. G. McLoughlin

Mr. G. McLoughlin

Aug 17, 2013

Arthur G. McLoughlin Art died peacefully August 17, 2013 at the age of 90 with his family by his side. Born July 26, 1923 in Kansas City, Kansas to Charles and Gertrude York McLoughlin, Art graduated from Southeast High School in Kansas City, MO in 1941, then enlisted in the Army in 1942 in the darkest days of WWII. He...

Mrs. Patricia Ogren

Mrs. Patricia Ogren

Aug 17, 2013

Patricia Mary Granger Ogren, 76, beloved wife and mother, died on August 17, 2013. She was born on December 10, 1936 in Denver, CO to Ben and Eleanor Granger. She grew up in Mpls, MN and graduated from the Academy of Holy Angels in 1955. She attended the College of St Teresa in Winona, MN and graduated with a BS...

Mr. Donald Sloan

Mr. Donald Sloan

Aug 17, 2013

Donald R. Sloan passed away on August 17, 2013. He was born in Des Moines, Iowa in 1933. He graduated from Drake University in 1955 with a B.S. in accounting. He joined Peat, Marwick, Mitchell & Co. (now KPMG) in Kansas City. He became a partner in the firm in 1965 and moved to Des Moines in 1968 as managing...

Ms. Sandra Curry

Ms. Sandra Curry

Aug 15, 2013

Sandra "Sandy" N. Curry, 76, of Raymore, MO, passed away on August 15, 2013. Sandy was born February 9, 1937 in Harrisburg, PA to Charles and Irma Myers. She has been a resident of the Kansas City Metropolitan area since 1958. Sandy was a single, hardworking, loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She had a fastidious work ethic. Her family was...

Muriel Glick

Muriel Glick

Aug 14, 2013

Muriel Grace Glick, 89, passed away Wednesday, August 14, 2013, at her home in Overland Park, Kansas. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, August 17, 2013, at D.W. Newcomer's Sons – Overland Park Chapel, 8201 Metcalf Ave, Overland Park, KS 66204. Muriel was born the fifth of five children, on October 2, 1923, in Berlin...

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.