Obituaries

Richard Shannon

Richard Shannon

Sep 1, 2012

Richard Lee "Dick" Shannon passed away on September 1, 2012. He leaves his loving wife of 59 years, Norma, and their children Craig and Adele Shannon of Pella, IA, Kathleen and Thomas Sievert of Shawnee, KS and Scott and Maria Shannon of Overland Park, KD, as well as twelve grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Also surviving is Dick's brother James Shannon...

Rowena Stockton

Rowena Stockton

Sep 1, 2012

ROWENA F. (LAUGHLIN) STOCKTON, 99, Olathe, KS passed away Saturday, September 1, 2012. Private family graveside services were held at D.W. Newcomer's Son's Johnson County Cemetery, Overland Park, KS. Survivors include, two daughters, Carolyn Stockton and Annette Stockton. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Harvey C. Stockton; her son, Forrest M. Stockton; a brother, Forrest M....

Kenneth Boyer

Kenneth Boyer

Sep 1, 2012

Kenneth was born on July 20, 1929 and passed away on Saturday, September 1, 2012. Kenneth was a resident of Leawood, Kansas.

Robert Buckner

Robert Buckner

Aug 31, 2012

Robert Cave Buckner Robert Cave Buckner, MD passed away August 31, 2012 after a short illness. He was born on March 16, 1916 to Jacob Maddox Buckner and Margaret Harrison Cave Buckner on the family farm in Mexico, MO. When he was five, he was joined by a brother, Edwin Maddox Buckner. Robert started school at the Eller School on...

Michael Collier

Michael Collier

Aug 31, 2012

Michael Lee Collier, age 62, of Olathe, KS passed away on August 31, 2012. He was born on August 11, 1950 in Brookfield, MO. Mike retired from Proctor & Gamble and spent his retirement years hunting, fishing and riding motorcycles with his family, friends and especially with his son, Chris. He was a lifetime member of the Defender's Motorcycle Club....

James Carl

James Carl

Aug 28, 2012

James E. Carl, age 65, of Shawnee, KS, passed away on Tuesday, August 28, 2012. He was born on November 4, 1946 in Kansas City, MO, the son of Norine (Schmidt) and Joseph E. Carl. Survivors include his wife, Brenda, of the home; 6 children; 2 grandchildren; 3 sisters. He was preceded in death by his parents and 2 brothers....

Jack Sharp

Jack Sharp

Aug 27, 2012

Jack H. Sharp passed away Monday, Aug. 27, 2012 at Sweet Life in Overland Park, KS, following a courageous battle with Alzheimer's disease. He was 90 years old. Jack is survived by his wife, Celeste; son, Greg, of Pinetop, AZ; daughter, Peggy, of Overland Park, KS; granddaughter, Jennifer Hirt (Eric Hirt), great grandson, Jackson Hirt of Olathe, KS; and numerous...

E. Bristow

E. Bristow

Aug 26, 2012

E. Floyd Bristow, Jr., 96 years old, died in Cleburne, Texas on Sunday, August 26, 2012. He was born on September 30, 1915 in the Argentine area of Kansas City, Kansas to Elonzo Floyd Bristow, Sr. and Ollie Sharp Bristow. He served as a medic in the Army during World War II in Italy and Northern Africa, and was recalled...

Thomas McNeil, Jr.

Thomas McNeil, Jr.

Aug 24, 2012

THOMAS F. MCNEIL JR., 95, Overland Park, KS passed away August 24, 2012. Funeral services will be held 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, August 29, 2012 at D.W. Newcomer's Sons Johnson County Chapel, 11200 Metcalf, Overland Park, KS 66210. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, family suggests memorials to...

Dennis Saragusa

Dennis Saragusa

Aug 23, 2012

DENNIS D. SARAGUSA, 63, Mission, KS passed away at his home on August 23, 2012. Funeral services will be held 2:30 p.m. Monday, August 27, 2012 at D.W. Newcomer's Sons Johnson County Chapel, 11200 Metcalf, Overland Park, KS 66210. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions to Kansas City Hospice....

Robert Martin

Robert Martin

Aug 21, 2012

Robert Martin, age 26, of Overland Park, KS passed away on Tuesday, August 21, 2012. He was born on April 30, 1986 in Overland Park, KS the son of Donna (Hoops) Martin and Craig Martin. Robert will always be remembered for being a loving brother and son, a loyal friend and a compassionate person. He stood up for the less...

Winifred Spradling

Winifred Spradling

Aug 21, 2012

Winifred "WC" Spradling, age 82, of Louisburg, KS passed away on Tuesday, August 21, 2012. He was born on August 15, 1930 in Poplar Bluff, MO, the son of Bertha Ellen (Adams) and Robert Dewey Spradling. WC served in the Marine Corps during the Korean War. WC married Eugenia Pritchard on August 17, 1950 in Overland Park, KS; they recently...

Richard Carlson

Richard Carlson

Aug 20, 2012

Richard was born on March 28, 1927 and passed away on Monday, August 20, 2012. Richard was a resident of Overland Park, Kansas.

John Spencer

John Spencer

Aug 19, 2012

John H. Spencer, 88, passed away August 19, 2012. Visitation will be 1:00 p.m. with a funeral service at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, August 23, 2012 at D.W. Newcomers Johnson County Chapel, 11200 Metcalf Ave, Overland Park, KS 66210. Burial with military honors will follow at Mount Moriah Cemetery, 10507 Holmes Road. John is preceded in death by his daughter, Donna...

Timothy Grojean

Timothy Grojean

Aug 18, 2012

Tim Grojean, 63, left his earthly like on Aug. 18, 2012, to join our heavenly father. Tim was a great guy, a wonderful husband and a brave fighter against the disease that ultimately claimed his life. He had a keen mind, a sharp wit, and a deep appreciation for the beauty surrounding him in nature, music and design. While he...

Mervin Trautman

Mervin Trautman

Aug 16, 2012

Mervin Trautman, 76, of Belton, Mo., passed away Thursday, August 16, 2012. He was born Nov. 12, 1935, in McPherson County, SD, the son of Katharina (Feiock) and Heinrich Trautman. Survivors include wife, Susan Trautman of the home; sons, Brian Trautman, Steve (Kelly) Trautman of Raymore, Mo., and Matthew Trautman of Mission, Kan.; daughter, Kathy (Doug) Gordon of Ethel, Mo.;...

Mr. David Dotson

Mr. David Dotson

Aug 15, 2012

Mr. Dotson was born on July 3, 1946 and passed away on Wednesday, August 15, 2012. Mr. Dotson was a resident of Shawnee, Kansas at the time of his passing.

Steven Lones

Steven Lones

Aug 15, 2012

Steven M. Lones, age 67, of Overland Park, KS passed away on Wednesday, August 15, 2012. He was born on December 26, 1944 in Limo, Ohio, the son of Agnes (Hughes) and Wesley Lones. Steven was a long time member of Shawnee Country Club. A couple of Steven's greatest pastimes were playing golf and spending time with his family. Survivors...

Mrs. Evelyn Johnson

Mrs. Evelyn Johnson

Aug 14, 2012

Evelyn L. Johnson, age 92, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 14, 2012. Memorial services will be 1 PM on Saturday, August 18, at the Village Presbyterian Church, 6641 Mission Road, Prairie Village, KS. Evelyn (Applequist) Johnson was born on June 6, 1920. She graduated from Westport High School and went to work for Skelly's and then Hallmark prior to...

Shirley Galligani

Shirley Galligani

Aug 14, 2012

Shirley Ann Hagaman Galligani, age 74, of Overland Park, KS passed away on August 14, 2012 at her home after a valiant fight against lung cancer. She was born the sixth of seven children on June 20, 1938 in Cincinnati, OH, the daughter of Edna (Cable) and William Hagaman. Shirley was employed briefly by Downers Grove South High School. After...