Obituaries
Mr. Gerald Knabe
May 2, 2011
Gerald Leslie Knabe, 97, Olathe, Kansas passed away May 2, 2011. A memorial service will be held on Friday, May 6, 2011 at Southminster Presbyterian Church, 6306 Roe Blvd, Prairie Village, KS at 11:00 a.m.; private burial at Clearfield Cemetery. Jerry was born on March 29, 1914 in rural Eudora, KS to Edward and Emma Knabe. He graduated from Eudora...
Mr. Orville "Mack" Matney
Apr 29, 2011
Orville “Mack” Maclelland Matney, of Stilwell, KS, died peacefully in his home surrounded by his loved ones at 9:20 a.m. on 4/29/2011. Visitation will be held from 5-8 p.m. on Monday, 5/2, at D.W. Newcomer’s Funeral Chapel, College and Metcalf, Overland Park, KS. Graveside service will be held at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, 5/3, at Aubry Cemetery, 191st and Metcalf,...
Mr. James Steadman
Apr 25, 2011
James Clayton Steadman, age 84, of Overland Park, KS passed away on April 25, 2011. He was born on April 10, 1927 in Orleans, NE the son of Ora Alice (Kennedy) and Alvin Custer Steadman. After graduating from Orleans High School in 1945, he received orders to report to the Naval Training Center at Great Lakes, Illinois, and then stationed...
Laura Collins
Apr 24, 2011
Laura Maxine Collins October 16, 1931 – April 24, 2011 Laura Maxine Collins, age 79, formerly of Camdenton, Missouri, passed away Easter Sunday, April 24, 2011 at her new residence in Overland Park, Kansas, where she had recently moved. Maxine was born on October 16, 1931 in McBaine, Missouri, the second child to the late William R. Moreau and Exie...
Mrs. Lucinda Rockey
Apr 23, 2011
Lucinda Marie Riley Rockey, known as Marie, passed away at age 97 on Saturday, April 23, 2011. She was born January 8, 1914 to Asa Labin and Marguerite Lena (Utterback) Riley. The doctor rode horse back through deep snow to deliver her, the youngest of three, at the family farm in Ralls County, MO. She attended a country school and...
Mrs. Barbara Manna
Apr 23, 2011
Barbara Jane Manna, age 66, of Overland Park, KS passed away on Saturday, April 23, 2011 at KU Medical Center. She was born on May 26, 1944 in Pittsburgh, PA, the daughter of Jane (McCarty) and James Unangst. Barbara graduated from High School in 1962 then from Sewickley, PA College of Nursing in 1965 and worked as a registered nurse...
Rosa Manes
Apr 22, 2011
Rosa Maria Manes, 71 of Olathe, Kansas passed away Friday, April 22, 2011 surrounded by loved ones. Rosa was born in ElPaso, Texas on March 11, 1940 and is survived by her 3 children, Ronald Dean “Dino” Manes and his wife Terry Manes of Olathe, Kansas; Sharon Leann Manes of Raymore, Missouri and Michael Edward Manes. Rosa was blessed with...
Jimmie Davis
Apr 21, 2011
Jimmie Donaldson Davis was born June 1, 1932 in Covington County, Alabama. He died April 21, 2011. He was preceded in death by his wife, Adonis Phillips Davis, 2 grandsons, Jeffrey Morgan Kincaid and Jayme Donaldson Kincaid, and his parents, Thomas and Essie Lou Davis. He is survived by his son Glenn (Rhonda) Davis of Derby, Kansas; his daughters Gayle...
James Gatchell
Apr 21, 2011
James W. Gatchell, age 93, died April 21, 2011at home at Sunrise of Leawood, surrounded by his family. A memorial service for the family will be held at Saint Andrew’s Episcopal Church, where James’ cremation ashes will be inurned in the Columbarium. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to Saint Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 6401 Wornall Road, Kansas City, Missouri...
Mrs. Connie Schworm
Apr 17, 2011
Connie Jeanne Schworm, 63, of Overland Park, Kansas, died in her home from metastatic breast cancer on April 17, 2011, surrounded by family. She has gone to meet her Heavenly Father, who has prepared a place for her in His kingdom. Connie was born on Aug. 28, 1947, in Denver, Colo., to Glenn and Beulah Bruce. She was raised along...
Mr. Richard Fieger
Apr 14, 2011
Richard (Dick) Fieger, 75, of Overland Park, KS, peacefully entered into the arms of the Lord and was reunited with his “darling” Kay on April 14, 2011. Born April 6, 1936 to Louis and Edith Fieger; Dick grew up in Topeka, KS where he met Kay in the first grade. Their friendship grew into a love affair that lasted a...
Mr. Harold Swanson
Apr 10, 2011
Harold A. Swanson, 88, Lenexa, Kansas passed away April 10, 2011. Harold was born June 14, 1922 in Kansas City, Missouri. He was a member of First Lutheran Church in Mission Hills, Kansas. His favorite past times were fishing, ice skating, and hockey. Survivors include his wife, Betty; daughter, Diane Swanson; son, Hal M. Swanson; daughter, Marsha Swanson; grandson, Christopher...
Vera Hicks
Apr 10, 2011
Vera Evelyn (Kipper) Hicks, 98, passed away April 10, 2011. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, April 16, 2011 at D.W. Newcomer’s Sons Johnson County Chapel, 11200 Metcalf Ave, Overland Park, KS, 66210. A visitation will be held an hour prior. In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations to Kimberling City United Methodist Church,...
Mr. Alan Palmeter
Apr 9, 2011
Alan L. Palmeter, age 68, passed away Saturday, April 9, 2011 surrounded by his loving family. He was born on March 11, 1943 in Lackawanna, NY, the son of Pearl (Leibold) and William C. Palmeter. Survivors include his wife, Sandra; two sons Brian (Cheryl) and Brent (Elvira); five grandchildren, Hannah, Jacob, Megan Zena and Spencer; one brother, Gary (Barbara) and...
Mr. William Posladek
Apr 9, 2011
William Henry Posladek was born on May 23, 1929 and passed away on April 9, 2011 after a 9-year battle with multiple myeloma. Bill founded A.B. May Company in 1959 and never retired. He was preceded in death by his wife, Aleda. He is survived by his wife Joyce; brother Robert of Springfield Il; sons Chad (Barbara Johnson), Glen (Shirley),...
Brandon Steffen
Apr 6, 2011
Brandon Michael Steffen received his wings April 6, 2011 after a four and half year battle with lymphoma. He was surrounded by his family and endeared medical staff as he passed peacefully. Brandon was born on the 13th of August, 1990, in Marquette Michigan, the son of Valorie (Murrow) and Stuart Steffen. His passion was music and life. At the...
Virginia Black
Apr 4, 2011
Virginia M. Black, age 90, a longtime resident of Topeka, KS, passed away on Monday, April 4, 2011. She was born on February 16, 1921 in Kansas City, KS, the daughter of Ellen (Cullen) and Charles McCauley. Virginia worked as a beautician in her youth and as an accounting clerk later in life. She enjoyed sewing, playing bridge, bowling, and...
Mrs. Helen Edith Means
Apr 4, 2011
Helen Edith Means, age 89, of Overland Park passed away on April 4, 2011. She was born on January 23, 1922 in Lead, South Dakota, the daughter of George and Edna (Campbell) Bruner. After graduating from Lead High School, she attended Chillicothe Business College, graduating in May of 1942. Helen was employed by TWA as a secretary in June 1942....
Mrs. Alexandra "Sandy" Braatz
Apr 1, 2011
Mrs. Sandy Baldwin Braatz, 51, Overland Park, KS, passed away April 1, 2011. A visitation will be held from 6-8 p.m., on April 7, 2011, at D.W. Newcomer's Sons Johnson County Chapel, 11200 Metcalf Ave., Overland Park, KS 66210. A funeral service will be held at 4 p.m., on April 8, 2011, at Church of the Ascension, 9510 W. 127th...
Maria Lopez
Apr 1, 2011
Maria Lopez, 91, loving Mother and Grandmother passed away April 1, 2011. A funeral service will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Tuesday, April 5, 2011 at D.W. Newcomer’s Sons Johnson County Chapel, 11200 Metcalf, Overland Park, KS. A visitation will be held the same morning at 9:30 A.M. Maria was the oldest of six children. Maria first married Luis...
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