Obituaries

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...

Mrs. Leona Hubbard
Jan 19, 2011
Leona M. Hubbard, 89, Overland Park, passed away January 19, 2011. A visitation will be held from 2-4 p.m., Sunday, January 23, 2011, at D.W. Newcomer's Sons Johnson County Chapel, 11200 Metcalf, Overland Park, Kansas. A private family inurnment will take place at a later date in Pleasant Valley Cemetery. Leona was born January 15, 1922, in Kansas City, Kansas,...
Mr. Dallas Johnson, M.D
Jan 19, 2011
Dallas A. Johnson, M.D., 74, of Stilwell, Kan., died January 19, 2011, after a brave battle with pancreatic cancer. A celebration of his life will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 29, in the Wesley Covenant Chapel at the Church of the Resurrection, 13720 Roe Avenue, Leawood, KS 66224. Dallas is survived by his beloved wife of 32 years, Vicki...

Mr. Rex Conley
Jan 16, 2011
Rex H. Conley, 91, passed away peacefully January 16, 2011 at St. Joseph Medical Center. Rex was born in Kansas City, Missouri, on December 12, 1919 to Coral and Violet Conley. He attended Francis Willard Grade School and graduated from Paseo High School. While in grade school, Rex's love of sports began when he earned 3 gold medals in track....

Shirley DeFore
Jan 16, 2011
Shirley M. DeFore, 85, went to her eternal home in heaven on January 16, 2011. Funeral services will be at 10:30 A.M., Saturday, January 22, 2011 at D.W. Newcomer’s Sons Johnson County Chapel, 11200 Metcalf, Overland Park, Kansas. A visitation will begin at 10:00 A.M., also in the chapel. Entombment will follow at Johnson County Memorial Gardens. Memorial contributions are...

Mrs. Bonnie Durham
Jan 16, 2011
BONNIE DURHAM Bonnie Durham, 89, passed away on Sunday, January 16, 2011, after suffering a stroke two days earlier. Family visitation will be from 5–7 p.m. Thursday evening, January 20, at D.W. Newcomer's Sons Johnson County Funeral Chapel, 11200 Metcalf Avenue, Overland Park, KS. Her memorial service will be at 10:00 a.m. Friday, January 21, 2011, at Village Presbyterian Church,...

Mr. Roy Meaux
Jan 15, 2011
ROY L. MEAUX Roy L. Meaux asleep in Jesus at 3:15 am on January 15, 2011 at home. Visitation will be held on January 17th from 1-2:00 pm at the Bethany Lutheran Church, 9101 Lamar, Overland Park, Kansas. Funeral services will be held starting at 2:00 pm. Burial to follow at the Johnson County Memorial Gardens. Roy was born in...
Mrs. Hildred (Joni) Bartolich
Jan 13, 2011
H. JOAN (JONI) BARTOLICH March 24, 1935-Jan. 13, 2011 Hildred Joan Bartolich, Overland Park, KS, known as Joni to the many she loved, the many that loved her and the many she touched passed away Jan. 13, 2011 at the age of 75. Joni was born March 24, 1935 in New Castle, PA. As a young girl, her love for...
Mr. Jack Meyers, Jr.
Jan 9, 2011
JACK C. MEYERS Jr. Jack C. Meyers, Jr., passed away January 9, 2011. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 P.M., Friday, January 14, 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. Inurnment will be in Johnson County Memorial Gardens....
Mr. Justin Edward Jay
Jan 9, 2011
Justin E. Jay Justin Edward Jay, 33, San Diego, passed away January 9, 2011. A celebration of Justin’s life will be 11:00am Saturday January 15th at D.W. Newcomer’s Sons Johnson County Funeral Chapel, 11200 Metcalf. The family will greet family and friends from 10-11:00am prior to the service. Because of Justin’s passion for music, the family suggests contributions to the...

Virginia Brown
Jan 8, 2011
Virginia G. Brown, 79, of Prairie Village, Kan., passed away Sat., Jan. 8, 2011. Visitation will be Tues., Jan. 11, 6-8 p.m. at D.W. Newcomer’s Johnson County Chapel, 11200 Metcalf Ave., Overland Park, Kan. Service Wed., Jan 12 at 1 p.m. Left to cherish her memory are her son, David A. Brown; three daughters, Deborah A. Smith, Sandra K. Brown...
Shirley Dringoli
Jan 8, 2011
Shirley (Brigham) Dringoli, 85, of Overland Park, passed away Saturday January 8, 2011 at St. Joseph's Hospital. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Helen Hamilton, and is survived by her daughters Pamela Dean O'Dea (Dennis) of Destin, Florida, Linda Newton of Overland Park, and her son Richard Dringoli of Grand Prairie, Texas. She is also survived by her...
Mr. Linwood McCool
Jan 5, 2011
LINWOOD “LIN” A. McCOOL Linwood “Lin” A. McCool, 79, died Wednesday, January 5th, 2011 in Overland Park, Kansas. Visitation will be 4-6 p.m., Saturday, January 8th at D.W. Newcomer’s Sons Johnson County Chapel, 11200 Metcalf, Overland Park, Ks. Lin was employed by National Fire Sprinkler until 1981. September 14, 1981, Lin formed his own company as Century Fire Sprinklers, Inc.,...

Christine Studna MacDowell
Jan 4, 2011
CHRISTINE MAE FRENCH STUDNA MACDOWELL Chris Studna MacDowell, age 87, of Overland Park transferred to her heavenly home on Tuesday, January 4, 2011 surrounded by her loving family. She entered this world on January 3, 1924 in Burkburnett, Texas daughter of Faye C. Wright and William (Bill) French. Preceding her in death was her husband Harry Studna who joined Jesus...

Louise Leitner
Jan 3, 2011
Louise Leitner, 92, passed away peacefully Jan. 3, 2011 at ManorCare of Overland Park. Services will be 10:00 am, Friday, Jan. 7, 2011 at D.W. Newcomer's Sons Johnson County Chapel, 11200 Metcalf. A memorial service in Herndon, KS will follow in the spring. Louise was born Sept 24, 1918 on a farm in Herndon, KS to John and Anna Leitner....
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