Obituaries
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...
Mr. Walter Petring
Mar 29, 2011
Walter A. Petring, age 85, of Overland Park, KS, passed away on Tuesday, March 29, 2011. He was born on June 6, 1925, in Nebraska City, NE. He spent 3 years in the US Army Corps of Engineers. After World War II, he attended the University of Nebraska-Omaha and graduated from Iowa State University followed by the St. Louis University...
Evelyn Young
Mar 29, 2011
Evelyn M. Young, age 81, of Overland Park, passed away on Tuesday, March 29, 2011. She was born on April 8, 1929 in Stanford, NE, the daughter of Mary M. (Hanson) and Alfred W. Young. Evelyn had a fond love for her cats. Survivors include her sister, Ruth Schwabauer of Overland Park and her 14 nieces and nephews. She was...
Mrs. Thelma Ragland Scott
Mar 29, 2011
Thelma Ruth Ragland Scott, 84, of Overland Park, Kansas, passed away March 29, 2011. A gathering for family and friends will be from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m., Friday, April 1, at the home of John Scott, 27180 W. 108th Street, Olathe, Kansas located in the Cedar Creek Subdivision. A graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, April...
Mr. Leonard Nicoski
Mar 27, 2011
Leonard S. Nicoski, 81, Lenexa, Kansas, passed away March 27, 2011. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, March 31, 2011, at D.W. Newcomer's Sons Johnson County Chapel, 11200 Metcalf Ave., Overland Park, Kansas. A visitation will begin an hour prior to the service, also in the chapel. Cremation will follow the service and a family graveside...
Mr. Harlan Long
Mar 26, 2011
HARLAN L. LONG Harlan Lee Long, age 81, of Overland Park, Kansas, formerly of Prairie Village, Kansas, passed away at Delmar Gardens of Lenexa on Saturday, March 26, 2011. Harlan was born July 7, 1929 in Emporia, Kansas to Samuel and Nile Long. He graduated from Kansas State Teachers College of Emporia in May of 1951 and obtained his law...
Mr. Charles "Chuck" I. Lively
Mar 25, 2011
Charles "Chuck" I. Lively, 89, passed away on Friday, March 25, 2011 at Delmar Gardens in Lenexa, KS. He was born in Des Arc, AR, October 8, 1921 son of the late Elmer and Pearl (Green) Lively. Chuck was united in marriage in 1946 with the love of his life, Delores (Brown). He was a devoted husband and loving father,...
Mrs. Marie Lilgendahl
Mar 22, 2011
GRACE MARIE LILGENDAHL Grace Marie Lilgendahl, 84, of Overland Park, Kansas passed away March 22, 2011 at the Kansas City Hospice House. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, March 26th at 11:00 am at D.W. Newcomer’s Sons Johnson County Chapel, 11200 Metcalf, Overland Park, Kansas. Visitation will be one hour prior to the funeral service. A private burial at...
Mr. Lee H. MacDowell
Mar 22, 2011
Lee H. MacDowell, age 89, of Olathe transferred to his heavenly home on Tuesday, March 22, 2011. He was born on June 22, 1921, in Fort Dodge, IA, the son of Emma Amatoinite (Dittmar) and Harold Roscoe MacDowell. Lee was preceded in death by his wife, Chris MacDowell, who joined Jesus on January 4, 2011. Survivors include 3 sons, a...
Mrs. Shirley Crabtree
Mar 20, 2011
Shirley Ann Strickler Crabtree, 77, passed away on March 20, 2011. A visitation will be held on Sunday, March 27, 2011 from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at D.W. Newcomer’s Sons Johnson County Chapel, 11200 Metcalf Ave, Overland Park, KS, 66210. A celebration of life will be held on Monday, March 28 at 11:00 a.m. at the First Church of the...
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