Obituaries

Mr. C. Howard

Mr. C. Howard

Jun 20, 2010

ROBERT C. HOWARD Robert C. Howard passed away Sunday, June 20, 2010 at The Forum in Overland Park, KS. Robert was born to John Howard, Jr. and Julia Kleine Howard on January 16, 1917 in Yonkers, NY. Robert served in the Army’s 85th Infantry Division in Africa and Italy during WWII and was awarded two battle stars. Following graduation from...

Mrs. Patricia Mathews

Mrs. Patricia Mathews

Jun 14, 2010

PATRICIA JOANN MATHEWS Patricia Joann Mathews, age 84, of Overland Park, Kansas, died on June 14, 2010. Memorial services will be held on Thursday, June 17 at 2:30pm at The Church of the Resurrection, Wesley Chapel, 13720 Roe Ave., Leawood, Ks. Patty was born on St Patrick's Day 1926 to Frank and Marie Piffer, their only child. They lived in...

Mrs. Betty Herrin

Mrs. Betty Herrin

Jun 13, 2010

BETTY ANN HERRIN Betty Ann Herrin, 88, of Overland Park, Kansas went to be with her Savior and Lord on Sunday, June 13, 2010, at the Kansas City Hospice House. She fought a very courageous battle with cancer for almost three years. A visitation will be held on Wednesday, June 16 from 6:30 – 8:30 pm at D.W. Newcomer’s Sons...

Mrs. Willa Miller

Mrs. Willa Miller

Jun 12, 2010

WILLA M. MILLER Willa Miller, 92, passed away, Saturday, June 12, 2010 at the Kansas City Hospice House. Private graveside services will be held at the Johnson County Memorial Gardens. Fond memories and condolences for the family may be left at www.johnsoncountychapel.com (Arrangements: D.W. Newcomer’s Sons Johnson County Chapel, 913-451-1860)

Mr. Steve Moore

Mr. Steve Moore

Jun 12, 2010

STEVE MOORE Steve Moore, 48, passed away at his home on June 12, 2010 surrounded by family and friends. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM on Wednesday June 16 at D.W. Newcomer’s Sons Johnson County Chapel at 11200 Metcalf Ave OPKS. Graveside services will follow at Green Lawn Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5:00-8:00 PM on Tuesday June...

Mr. Harvey Stoker

Mr. Harvey Stoker

Jun 11, 2010

HARVEY P. STOKER Harvey P. Stoker, 97, Roeland Park, Kan., passed away June 11, 2010, at Kansas City Hospice House. Harvey worked for Sears in Floor Covering for 45 years. He is survived by his three daughters, Nora Bowman, Mary Bishop and Frances Smithey, and one son, Mike Stoker. A visitation will be held from 5-8 p.m. Monday, June 14,...

Mrs. Ora (Babe) Lundy

Mrs. Ora (Babe) Lundy

Jun 8, 2010

Ora Metta (Babe) Lundy, 93, passed away June 8th, 2010, at the Pinnacle Ridge Nursing Home. A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday June 26th, 2010, with a reception for friends and family from 1:30-2 PM, followed by a Memorial Service at 2 PM at D.W. Newcomer’s Sons Johnson County Chapel, 11200 Metcalf, Overland Park, KS. Mrs. Lundy was...

Mr. James "Red" Dougherty

Mr. James "Red" Dougherty

Jun 8, 2010

EDWARD JAMES DOUGHERTY Edward James Dougherty, 90, Olathe, Kansas, passed on June 8th, 2010, at Villa St. Francis Nursing Home. Ed "Red" Dougherty first started his career in rodeo with the Clyde Miller Wild West Show. He then spent over 20 years as a bronc rider on the national rodeo circuit before beginning his second career as a salesman for...

Mr. Michael Cutcliff

Mr. Michael Cutcliff

Jun 7, 2010

MICHAEL CUTCLIFF Michael J. Cutcliff, 59, passed away on Monday, June 7, 2010. Graveside services will be held on Friday, June 11 at 2:30 pm at the Johnson County Memorial Gardens. Fond memories and condolences for the family may be left at www.johnsoncountychapel.com (Arrangements: D.W. Newcomer’s Sons Johnson County Chapel, 913-451-1860)

Mrs. Kathleen Symes

Mrs. Kathleen Symes

Jun 5, 2010

Kathleen Haberle Symes, 91, passed away Saturday June 5, 2010, in Kansas City, Mo. Kathleen, nicknamed "Teent," was born on April 20, 1919, in Syracuse, N.Y., the daughter and only child of Mr. and Mrs. Warren J. Haberle of Syracuse. Kathleen graduated from Roger's Hall School in Lowell, Mass., and attended Syracuse University, where she was a member of Kappa...

Mr. John Adzick

Mr. John Adzick

Jun 4, 2010

John Wesley Adzick, 90, of Prairie Village, KS., June 4, 2010. “Make sure you tell the surgeon I’m Montenegrin,” he instructed his middle daughter as he awaited general anesthesia for a hip-repair operation, five weeks before his death in Kansas City. “You just make sure to act like it,” she replied, not needing to, for no one still living could...

Mr. Wyman Rieck

Mr. Wyman Rieck

Jun 3, 2010

Wyman Edward Rieck, 85, of Overland Park, Kan., died June 3, 2010, at home. Memorial Services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, June 9, at D.W. Newcomer's Son's Johnson County Chapel, 11200 Metcalf, Overland Park. Memorial contributions may be made to Kansas City Hospice or Wayside Waifs. Mr. Wyman E. Rieck was born Jan. 23, 1925, in Kingston, Wis....

Mrs. Elizabeth / Liz McKay

Mrs. Elizabeth / Liz McKay

May 30, 2010

Ruth (Liz) McKay passed away on Sunday, May 30, 2010, from cancer and is now with her son, Alan. Graveside services are 3 p.m. Friday, June 4, at Johnson County Memorial Gardens, 11200 Metcalf, Overland Park, Kan. Friends may call from 2-3 p.m. Friday at the chapel prior to the graveside services. Ruth retired from the Shawnee Mission School District...

Mr. Bert Utt

Mr. Bert Utt

May 30, 2010

Bert L. (Lee) Utt, 75, of Overland Park, KS, passed away on Sunday morning, May 30th, 2010. Visitation will be on June 14th from 2:30-4:00pm at The Church of the Resurrection in the Wesley Chapel, Leawood, KS. The memorial service will immediately follow at 4:00pm at the same location. A picnic will follow to celebrate his life at a location...

Mrs. Frances Johnson

Mrs. Frances Johnson

May 28, 2010

MARY FRANCES (BAKER-MORRIS) JOHNSON JOHNSON Mary Frances (Baker-Morris) Johnson celebrated her new found peace on May 28, 2010. Family and friends will honor her memory 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 1, 2010, at Roeland Park United Methodist Church. Visitation will be held at the church at 10 a.m. Graveside will follow the service at Johnson County Memorial Gardens. In lieu of...

Mrs. Henrietta Walters

Mrs. Henrietta Walters

May 27, 2010

HENRIETTA HILDEBRAND WALTERS WALTERS Henrietta Hildebrand Walters, 91, died May 27, 2010. Funeral services 11 a.m., Wed., June 2, D.W. Newcomer's Sons Johnson County Chapel, 112100 Metcalf, (913) 451-1860. Burial in Shawnee Mission Memory Gardens. Visitation 10-11 a.m., at the chapel, prior to the service. Read more: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/kansascity/obituary.aspx?n=henrietta-hildebrand-walters&pid=143213712#ixzz0pW8MkNba

Mr. E. Holstrom

Mr. E. Holstrom

May 25, 2010

Norris E. Holstrom, Richardson, TX passed away peacefully on May 25, 2010 at his home. He was born October 2, 1919 in Topeka, KS to Arthur H. and Emma Larsen Holstrom, he was preceded in death by his parents; his former wife of 56 years, Ellamae, eldest son, John; and three brothers. Norris is survived by his current wife, Parthene...

Mr. Robert Eakin

Mr. Robert Eakin

May 24, 2010

ROBERT EAKIN Robert Eakin, 74, of Overland Park, KS passed away on May 24, 2010. He was born on September 26, 1935 in Washington, D.C. to Verda and Glen Eakin. He moved to Kansas City at the age of 9 and remained there for his entire life. After attending St. John’s military high school, Bob studied engineering at Colorado University...

Mr. Ralph Johnson

Mr. Ralph Johnson

May 24, 2010

Ralph E. Johnson, age 91, passed away quietly on Monday, May 24, 2010. Memorial services will be 2:30 p.m., on Thursday, May 27, at D.W. Newcomer's Sons Johnson County Chapel, 11200 Metcalf, Overland Park, KS. Ralph was born on April 12, 1919. He graduated from Paseo High School and later joined the Navy and served in WWII on a PT...

Mr. John Hanson

Mr. John Hanson

May 22, 2010

JOHN HENRY HANSON John Henry Hanson, age 64, of Lenexa, KS passed away May 22, 2010 at the KU Medical Center. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, June 5th at 3:00 pm at D.W. Newcomer’s Sons Johnson County Chapel, 11200 Metcalf, Overland Park, KS, 66210. Burial will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial...

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