Obituaries
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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