Obituaries
Mrs. Mary Mingle
Jul 11, 2013
Mary was born August 5, 1921 on a farm north of Winona, Kan. Mary achievements in 4-H and Radio Club earned her a scholarship that enabled her to attend Kansas State University. At Kansas State she earned a B.S. in Home Economics (1946) and B.S.N. in nursing (1947), a 5-year combined degree which K-State was one of the first in...
Mrs. Kathryn R. Leland
Jul 10, 2013
Kathryn (Kay) R. Leland, age 76, of Overland Park, KS, passed away on Wednesday, July 10, 2013. She was born on July 23, 1936 in Kansas City, MO, the daughter of James and Helen Roth. She served on the board of the Kansas City Ballet and Symphony. She was predeceased by her beloved husband Roger with whom she was married...
Mr James Roy
Jul 9, 2013
Jim Roy, age 66, passed away in his home July 9, 2013 in the loving arms of his wife after complications from a bone marrow transplant. Jim grew up in Overland Park, KS and served 2 Vietnam tours. Jim worked construction and was a proud member of the Carpenters Union for 45 years. In 1971, he married the love of...
Mrs. Marie Gravenstein
Jul 8, 2013
Edna Marie Gravenstein, 76, passed away July 8, 2013. Edna was born on August 25, 1936. She worked as a Bank Teller after graduation until 1963. She was a homemaker who enjoyed baking, sewing, quilting and ceramics. She is survived by her husband Don, daughter Kathi, son Ron (Debby), grandchildren, Megan and Tyler, and sister Sue Carter. Cremation is planned....
Lois Holland
Jul 7, 2013
Lois Holland, 86, passed away Sunday, July 7, 2013, surrounded by her family. Lois was born January 16, 1927, in Minneapolis, MN, to Raymond and LaVergne Smyth. Upon the death of LaVergne, Lois was raised by Raymond and Irene Smyth. Lois enjoyed music and played the organ for nursing homes in the Overland Park area. She was the past president...
Raoul Lindo
Jul 3, 2013
Raoul Lindo, 81, passed away Wednesday, July 3, 2013, at his home in Overland Park, KS, surrounded by his family. Raoul was born May 26, 1932, in Cuba, to Guy and Hortensia Lindo. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother, Dennis and sister, Margaret. Raoul is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Jessie Lindo; three children,...
William Longmire
Jul 3, 2013
William Chapman Longmire peacefully passed away July 3, 2013. Bill was born November 11, 1925, to Roy and Louise Longmire in Utica, Mississippi. His early days in Utica were spent in the sleepy, lush setting of weeping willows, where he, his brothers Bob and Harmon, and parents lived amongst good neighbors and friends. Bill's life's journey included being a WWII...
Mrs. Marie Magyar
Jul 1, 2013
Marie Genevieve (Buzzo) Magyar passed onto eternal life on July 1, 2013. Funeral Mass will be held at Prince of Peace in Olathe, KS on Tuesday July 9th at 12PM with Graveside services at Johnson County Memorial Gardens 11200 Metcalf, OP KS 66210. Friends may call at DW Newcomers 8201 Metcalf, OP KS Sunday July 7 from 5-8pm and Monday...
Mr. Warren Jones
Jun 29, 2013
Warren D. Jones died Saturday, June 29, 2013, after an extended illness. He was 79 and lived in Overland Park, KS. Warren was born January 12, 1934, in Merriam, KS. He was an Air Force veteran and worked for the Bendix Corporation, retiring in 1984. He owned a TV business in Boca Raton, FL, for 14 years. Warren was preceded...
Mr. James Ray
Jun 29, 2013
October 31, 1948 – June 29, 2013 James(Jimmie) Dennis Ray, 64, Olathe, KS., died June 29 at home. He was born October 31, 1948, in Warrensburg, Mo., the son of Leo Clayton and Marion Rozelle (Darrah) Ray. Jim's life was a gift to all those lucky enough to have been touched by his laughter, love, and generous heart. Jim lived...
Mr. Anthony DeMuynck
Jun 28, 2013
Marshall, age 91, passed away June 28, 2013 in Boulder, CO. He was born September 12, 1921 in Argentine, KS. An accomplished musician, he traveled the country to play with some of the greatest jazz musicians of his time. His music career included playing with the Warren Durrett Orchestra, the KC Kicks Band, singer Marilyn Maye and in the orchestra...
Mr. Everett Taylor
Jun 28, 2013
Everett J. Taylor, Lenexa, Ks, passed away June 28, 2013. Everett was born May 12, 1925 in Pearl, Ks. He graduated from Chapman High School and joined the Navy in 1943. He was a trained Navy pilot and attended Deck Officers School before being assigned to a Submarine Patrol Boat stationed in Key West, Florida. While in Key West he...
Mrs. Linda Oakes Wright
Jun 24, 2013
Linda Marie Oakes Wright, loving wife, daughter and sister, went to heaven, June 24, 2013. Linda was born on June 4, 1965 to Eugene and Ruth Oakes in Kansas City, MO. She is preceded in death by her mother. Linda is survived by her husband Jim of the home, father; Eugene, sisters; Beverly and Laura and brothers; Gary and William....
Mrs. Nova Gaines
Jun 24, 2013
Nova Mae Gaines, 89, of Overland Park, KS, passed away June 24, 2013. Nova was born in Union, Arkansas, April 12, 1924. She was number 5 of 13 children. Nova was preceded in death by her parents: John Tollie Bowling and Mary Ethel Chadwick Bowling. Also her sister, Betty Sue Johnson and 4 brothers: Charles Porter Bowling, John Cecil Bowling,...
Mr. Norman Baumgart
Jun 24, 2013
Norman Dale Baumgart, age 87, Overland Park, KS, died June 24th, 2013 at Kansas City Hospice House surrounded by his loving family. Memorial services will be held at 9:30am Monday, July 1st at Colonial United Church of Christ, 7039 Mission Road, Prairie Village, KS. Norm was born August 10, 1925 in Humphrey, NE and lived there until he moved to...
Kathy Reilly
Jun 22, 2013
Kathy A. Reilly, 60, Olathe, KS, passed away June 22, 2013, surrounded by family. She was born April 13, 1953, in Sioux Falls, SD, to Donald B. and Eileen M. (Austin) Whitmore. She moved with her family to Roeland Park, KS, in 1965. Kathy attended St. Agnes Catholic Elementary School and Bishop Miege High School, where she was a national...
Mrs. Jennifer Botten-Molina
Jun 22, 2013
Jennifer Marie Botten-Molina, 57, passed away Saturday, June 22, 2013, after a long battle with cancer. Jennifer was born February 12, 1956, in Thief River Falls, MN, to Glenyce and Robert Botten. She attended Shawnee Mission Schools and later graduated with a Bachelors and Masters in social work from The University of Kansas. She worked for KCIM for over 20...
Mrs. Virginia McCabe
Jun 22, 2013
VIRGINIA MAE MCCABE, 91, Overland Park, KS passed away Saturday, June 22, 2013. Virginia was born January 23, 1922 at Riverside, Iowa the daughter of Lester and Loretta Ford. She was one of ten children. Virginia graduated from Brooklyn High School. She worked for the Shawnee Mission Schools as Cafeteria Cashier. She was preceded in death by her husband, Earl...
Mr. Robert Large
Jun 22, 2013
Robert R. "Bob" Large, 79, of Overland Park, KS passed away on June 22, 2013. In Bob's early years he was active in many sports, basketball, softball, bowling etc., and in his later years he became a spectator. Most of all, he was a lifelong Chiefs fan. He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. He and his late wife,...
Mr. Benjamin "Bubby" Le
Jun 21, 2013
Benjamin W. "Bubby" Le, 28, of Overland Park, passed away Friday, June 21, 2013. He had the most pure heart and was one of the best sons, friends and brother this world could ever hope for. He was preceded in death by his daddy, JM Baugh and cousin, Zachy Harris. Benjamin is survived by his mother, Theresa; brother, Thomas; cousin,...
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