Obituaries
Gary Schmidt
Feb 5, 2011
Gary Irvin Schmidt, 62, passed away on February 4, 2011 in Overland Park, KS. He was born to Irvin W. and Louise (Porter) Schmidt on February 21, 1948 in Bloomington, Illinois. On November 26, 1971 he married Nancy Brown of Beason, IL and two sons were born, Thomas Michael Schmidt and Jeffrey James Schmidt. They divorced in 1991. Gary was...
Bettie Hoffman
Feb 5, 2011
Bettie Lucia Hoffman, age 88, passed away February 5, 2011, at Manor Care nursing home. Visitation will be held from 1:00-2:00 pm on Friday, February 25, at Newcomer’s, 11200 Metcalf, Overland Park, KS. Memorial services will start at 2:00 pm in Newcomer’s chapel. A private family burial will be held at Memorial Park Cemetery, Kansas City, KS, following services. In...
Ralph Fields
Feb 4, 2011
Ralph E. (Gene) Fields, 80, of Overland Park, KS passed away Friday, Feb 4th, 2011. Gene was born Sept 17th, 1930, to Edith and Ralph Fields in Springfield, MO. As a young man, he ventured to Alameda, CA, and became manager of Karl’s Shoe Store. Joined by his childhood sweetheart, Lura Lee, they married and started a family. Gene returned...
Mrs. JoAnn Wagner
Feb 3, 2011
JOANN WAGNER Born January 27, 1928 Died February 3, 2011 JoAnn passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 3, 2011, at Foxwood Springs Living Center in Raymore. She was born in Charleston, WV, in 1928. Her family relocated to Ottawa, IL, in 1937 where JoAnn was a member of the Eastern Star and an Honored Queen of Job's Daughters. At a...
Mr. Lawrence Boykin
Feb 1, 2011
1935 - 2011 Lawrence Boykin, 75, of Overland Park, Kansas, passed away on February 1, 2011. Lawrence was a man who was easy to love. A piece of American history, he was the embodiment of the American experience. Born in Boykin Springs, Texas, "Beau" grew up learning the art of self-sufficiency, resourcefulness, and adventure. This skill set had him off...
Mr. Larry Raney
Feb 1, 2011
Larry P Raney, 68, passed away Tuesday, February 1, 2011, at St. Joseph Medical Center. He was born August 25, 1942, in Erie, Kansas, to Morris (Dutch) and Ruth Raney. He graduated from Erie High School, received a Bachelor of Science in Business Degree from The University of Kansas and was a member of the American Institute of Certified Public...
Mr. John Van Es
Jan 31, 2011
JOHN N. Van Es John N. Van Es, 101, of Kansas City, MO, passed away Monday, January 31, 2011. Private family services were held, with entombment in Johnson County Memorial Gardens Indoor Mausoleum. Contributions may be given to Crossroads Hospice, 9237 Ward Parkway, Ste. 300, Kansas City, MO 64114. John was born December 24, 1909, in Rotterdam, Holland. He served...
Donald Davies
Jan 31, 2011
Donald Philip Davies, 83, passed away Monday, January 31, 2011. A funeral service will be held at Colonial Presbyterian Church, 9500 Wornall Rd, Kansas City, MO 64114, Saturday at 2:00 P.M. February 5th. A visitation for friends and family will begin an hour prior, also at the church. Memorial contributions are suggested to Hope Faith Ministries, 1524 Charlotte St. Kansas...
Mrs. Margie Mae (Cox) Wright
Jan 30, 2011
MARGIE MAE (COX) WRIGHT Margie Mae (Cox) Wright, 77, Olathe, Kansas, passed away January 30, 2011, at Royal Terrace Nursing Home. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m., February 5, 2011, at First Christian Church of Olathe, 200 E. Loula, Olathe, Kansas. A visitation will begin an hour prior to the service, also in the church. A private...
Mr. Alva Byars
Jan 30, 2011
ALVA A. BYARS Alva A. Byars passed away at Kansas City Hospice House on January 30, 2011. Al was 93 years old. He was born on January 24, 1918 in Carbondale, Illinois, the 7th child of Nell Gill Robinson Byars and John Byars. He lost his mother at age 5 and his father at age 9 and was raised by...
Mrs. Betty G. Roy
Jan 27, 2011
Betty G. Roy, 88, of Bella Vista, Arkansas, passed away January 27, 2011, at St. John’s Mercy Hospital in Springfield, Missouri, following a stroke. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, January 31, 2011, at the D.W. Newcomer’s Sons Johnson County Chapel, 11200 Metcalf, Overland Park, Kansas. Friends may call from 10 a.m. until service time. Burial...
Mrs. Holly Mae Franking Slegman
Jan 27, 2011
HOLLY MAE SLEGMAN Holly Mae Franking Slegman was born on May 13, 1944 in Washington, DC and passed away on January 27, 2011. Holly graduated with a B.A. from Mount St. Mary’s in Los Angeles. She went on to receive a Master’s Degree in Education and a Ph.d. in English from the University of Kansas. Holly wrote a book called...
Mrs. Brenda "Carol" Blair
Jan 26, 2011
BRENDA "CAROL" BLAIR Brenda "Carol" Blair, 64, Stilwell, Kansas passed away January 26, 2011. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 A.M., Saturday, January 29, 2011 at D.W. Newcomer's Sons Johnson County Chapel, 11200 Metcalf, Overland Park, Kansas. A visitation will begin an hour prior to the service also in the chapel. Interment will be in Johnson County Memorial...
Mr. Forrest Fletcher
Jan 26, 2011
FORREST "DEAN" FLETCHER Forrest "Dean" Fletcher, 75, Leawood, KS, passed away January 26, 2011. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, January 31, 2011, at Greenlawn Cemetery, Pratt, KS. Dean was born April 5, 1935, in Pratt, KS. After graduating from Pratt High School, Dean earned a Bachelor's degree in business from the University of Kansas where...
Mrs. Barbara Collins
Jan 24, 2011
BARBARA BOSWELL COLLINS Barbara Boswell Collins died January 24, 2011 at the Sweet Life at Grand Court. Barbara was born March 29, 1918, in Baxter Springs, KS, to James Henry Boswell and Maud Cramer Boswell. She graduated from the University of Kansas where she was affectionately called "Buckshot" by her Chi Omega sisters. Barbara, until her death, was a diehard...
Ms. Beverly Levine Ruth
Jan 24, 2011
Beverly Levine Ruth, 62, lost her courageous 13 year battle with cancer on January 24, 2011, at her home surrounded by her loved ones. She was preceded in death by her parents, Harold & Bea Levine. She leaves behind her sisters, Marcia Ogren (Bob) and Sandy Stoneham (Clint, deceased). She also leaves behind her four children, Shawn Leonard (Stacy), Bryan...
Mr. Elbert Jackson (“E. J.” or “Charli
Jan 22, 2011
ELBERT JACKSON SIMS, JR. ELBERT JACKSON SIMS, JR. (also known as “E. J.” or “Charlie”) passed away at his home at The Rose Estates in Overland Park, Kansas on January 22, 2011. He was born on September 15, 1918 to Jack and Carrie Voorheis Sims in Sturgeon, Missouri where he grew up and graduated from high school. Upon graduation from...
E. Ila Belle Langteau
Jan 21, 2011
Edith Ila Belle Langteau, 93, Lenexa, passed away peacefully January 21, 2011. Russell Langteau, her husband passed away in 2004. She is survived by their four children and spouses: Jeannine (Roger) Groh of Georgetown, TX, Karen (Don) Hall of St. Augustine, FL, Larry (Carol) of Nashville, TN, and Laurie Jorgensen of Valley Center, KS. Also surviving are ten grandchildren and...
Mr. Ricky Ray
Jan 21, 2011
Ricky V. Ray, 61, Overland Park, passed away January 21, 2011. A memorial service will be held at 3:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 25, 2011, at D.W. Newcomer's Sons Johnson County Chapel, 11200 Metcalf, Overland Park, Kansas 66210. A visitation will begin an hour prior to the service, also in the chapel. Memorial contributions are suggested to Kansas City Hospice House,...
Mrs. Betty Ruth (McCown) Goode
Jan 20, 2011
BETTY RUTH (McCOWN) GOODE Betty Ruth (McCown) Goode, 86, Raymore, Missouri, passed Thursday, January 20, 2011. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, January 24, 2011, at D.W. Newcomer's Sons Johnson County Chapel, 11200 Metcalf, Overland Park, Kansas 66210. A visitation will be from 10:00-11:00 a.m., Monday morning, also at Newcomer's chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions...
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