Obituaries

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

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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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...
Mrs. Betty Jean Lewis
Dec 30, 2012
Betty Jean (McCracken) Lewis, 81, of Shawnee Mission, Kansas, died unexpectedly on Sunday, December 30, 2012, at Shawnee Mission Medical Center, surrounded by her loving family. All of us are absolutely heartbroken. She was the type of person you expected to outlive everyone else. Betty was born October 29, 1931 in Kansas City, and was in the same nursery at...
George Kiefer
Dec 29, 2012
GEORGE F. KIEFER Jr., 92, of Mountain Home, AR passed away December 29, 2012 at the Missouri Veterans Home, Cape Girardeau, MO. A visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, January 4, 2012 at D.W. Newcomer's Sons Johnson County Chapel, 11200 Metcalf, Overland Park, KS 66210. Memorials may be made to St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital, 501...

Dee Rodenbeck
Dec 29, 2012
Dee was born on April 13, 1936 and passed away on Saturday, December 29, 2012. Dee was a resident of Overland Park, Kansas.

Leroy Hopkins
Dec 26, 2012
LEROY HOPKINS, 82, Overland Park, KS was born July 14, 1930 and died December 26, 2012 at home. He is survived by his wife of 23 years Sarah Hopkins. Also surviving are son Mike and Cathie Hopkins and son William and Debbie Hopkins plus two granddaughters and great granddaughters. He was a quiet, kind man who loved his family. He...
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