Obituaries

Audrey Rollins

Audrey Rollins

Jan 11, 2013

Audrey was born on April 8, 1934 and passed away on Friday, January 11, 2013. Audrey was a resident of Overland Park, Kansas.

Dr. Richard Porch

Dr. Richard Porch

Jan 11, 2013

DR. RICHARD C. PORCH, 83, of Overland Park, KS passed away Friday, January 11, 2013 at Shawnee Mission Medical Center. He was born November 7, 1929 in Tulsa, Oklahoma the son of Richard and Grace (Fisher) Porch. He attended the University of Tulsa where he earned a Bachelor's degree and was a member of Lamda Chi Fraternity. He attended School...

Jewett Logan

Jewett Logan

Jan 9, 2013

Jewett Kenneth Logan, 86, of KC, MO passed away on January 9, 2013. Jewett grew up on a farm near New Florence, MO and farming continued to be an important interest throughout his entire life. He was an avid basketball player and fan. Following high school he served as a medic in the 141st Division Field Hospital during WWII. Jewett...

Sharron Collins

Sharron Collins

Jan 8, 2013

SHARON RENEE COLLINS, 59, Overland Park, KS passed away Tuesday, January 8, 2013 at St. Luke's Hospital, Overland Park, KS. Cremation is planned.

Lorna Stover-Deweese

Lorna Stover-Deweese

Jan 7, 2013

LORNA MAXINE (JAMES) STOVER-DEWEESE, 81, Overland Park, KS passed away Monday, January 7, 2013 at Specialty Hospital of Mid America. She was born March 10, 1931 in Eldon, Missouri the daughter of Ronald and Ruby (Taylor) James. Maxine is survived by two daughters, Patricia Herschberger (Kevin) and Carolyn Knight; five sisters, Shirley Gassoway (Carl), Irene Brown, Malinda James, Sharon Vaughn...

Fred Pulliam

Fred Pulliam

Jan 7, 2013

Fred passed away on Monday, January 7, 2013. Fred was a resident of Overland Park, Kansas.

Betty Freeland

Betty Freeland

Jan 6, 2013

Betty was born on May 23, 1932 and passed away on Sunday, January 6, 2013. Betty was a resident of Overland Park, Kansas.

Jean Westerman

Jean Westerman

Jan 6, 2013

Jean Louise Kaufmann Westerman, age 88, passed away in El Dorado, KS on January 6, 2013. Visitation will be held from 6 – 8 pm on Thursday, January 10, 2013 at D.W. Newcomer's Sons Johnson County Chapel, 11200 Metcalf Ave. Overland Park, KS with services at 11:30 am on Friday, January 11, 2013 also at the Johnson County Chapel, interment...

Steven Riel

Steven Riel

Jan 6, 2013

Steven Edward Riel, 61, of Minneapolis, MN, passed away Sunday January 6, 2013 at the University of Kansas Medical Center. Steven was born May 26, 1951 in Teaneck, N.J., to Theodore and Althea (Dorrbecker) Riel. Steven leaves his brother Jeff Riel and wife, Cathleen Riel, of Mission KS, and their children Stacy Weible of Overland Park, KS, Melissa Dunham of...

Gary Tooley

Gary Tooley

Jan 5, 2013

Gary L. Tooley, 67, of Kansas City passed away Jan. 5, 2013. Gary was born in Lebanon, MO on Feb. 2, 1945. In 1968 he joined the US Navy, after being honorably discharged in 1971 he returned to the metro area, and worked for ADT for 39 years. In his retirement Gary enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his...

Barbara Curtis

Barbara Curtis

Jan 5, 2013

Barbara Jane Curtis, 1931 – 2013 Born Barbara Jane Thornbrue on 29, July 1931. Barbara married the love of her life, Edmund S. Curtis (Deceased), in 1949. Together they had three children, a son Steven Curtis, and two daughters Debi Lane and Marsha Thomberlin. Barbara was affectionately known as MeMe to her 11 grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren. Barbara enjoyed...

Donald Smith

Donald Smith

Jan 4, 2013

Donald T. "Tom" Smith, 72, passed away at home on Jan. 4, 2013. In June of 1957, he joined the US Air Force and was honorably discharged in June of 1961. He worked for The Industrial Fumigant Company of Olathe from 1979 until his retirement in 2005. Tom was preceded in death by his parents; Warren R. Smith and Gladys...

Katherine T. Reynolds

Katherine T. Reynolds

Jan 4, 2013

KATHY THORN REYNOLDS, 56, Overland Park, KS passed away peacefully at her home on January 4, 2013. Kathy was born on December 31, 1956 in Dallas, Texas to Ted and Ann (Montgomery) Thorn. She graduated from Lake Highlands High School (1975) and Texas Tech University (1979) with a B.A. degree in Advertising. She met and married the love of her...

Thomas Gowans

Thomas Gowans

Jan 3, 2013

THOMAS C. "TOM" GOWANS, 71 of Overland Park, KS and formerly of Sedalia, MO passed away Thursday, December 3, 2012 at his home after a long illness. Funeral services will be held at 12:00 Noon Tuesday, January 8, 2012 at D.W. Newcomer's Sons Johnson County Chapel, 11200 Metcalf, Overland Park, KS 66210. Visitation will begin at 11:00 a.m. before services....

Dawnovan Williams

Dawnovan Williams

Jan 3, 2013

Baby Dawnovan Michael Williams went home to be with the Lord on January 3, 2013. Dawnovan was proceeded in death by his grandfather; Darryl Williams Sr. He will be greatly missed by his parents; Dion and Francine Williams, siblings; Daniel, Dihanna and Dallyce Williams, grandparents; Frances and Frank Johnson, aunts, uncles and godparents; Pastor Frank Williams and Shayla Burgett.

Dorothy Timmerberg

Dorothy Timmerberg

Jan 2, 2013

Dorothy Lee Hassler Timmerberg, Overland Park, Kansas, passed away on January 2, 2013 at the age of 85. She was the devoted partner of Paul Miller Timmerberg for 59 years, before his death in 2008. She was also the beloved mother of Paul Douglas Timmerberg of Porter, TX, Debra Ann Blanton of Liberty, MO, John Edward Timmerberg of Overland Park,...

Melvin Clausen

Melvin Clausen

Jan 2, 2013

Melvin (Mel) W. Clausen passed away January 2, 2013, at Kansas City Hospice. He was 85 years old. Mel was born in Turton, South Dakota. He graduated from Ashton, South Dakota, High School and earned his bachelor's degree at Dakota Wesleyan University, Mitchell, South Dakota. He was a Korean War Veteran. He worked for Mobil Oil Corporation until he retired....

Virginia Quigley

Virginia Quigley

Jan 2, 2013

Virginia Carrie Quigley, age 95, of Leawood, KS passed away on January 2, 2013. A Memorial Service will be held 2PM Sunday, January 6, 2013 at D.W. Newcomer's Sons Johnson County Chapel, 11200 Metcalf Ave. Overland Park, Kansas. Her final resting place will be with her family at Hubble Hill Cemetery in Tonganoxie, KS. In lieu of flowers donations can...

Ottis Perry, Jr.

Ottis Perry, Jr.

Dec 31, 2012

OTTIS PERRY JR. Ottis Perry Jr., 28, passed away on Monday, December 31, 2012. A visitation will be held on Friday, January 4, 2013 from 6:30 – 8:30 PM at D.W. Newcomer's Sons Johnson County Chapel, 11200 Metcalf Ave. Overland Park, KS. Funeral Services will be held at 12 noon on Saturday, January 5, 2013 at Hope Community Church, 117...

Wilma Nusbaum

Wilma Nusbaum

Dec 31, 2012

WILMA ELIZABETH NUSBAUM Wilma Elizabeth Nusbaum, 89, went home to be with the Lord December 31, 2012, surrounded by her family. A memorial service will be held at Leawood Presbyterian Church, 2715 W. 83rd, on Saturday, January 5, at 2:00 pm. Born Wilma Elizabeth Garren on January 14, 1923, in Orlando, Florida, she is the daughter of William Xenophon and...