Obituaries

Mrs. Doris Maxine Brownback Erhart
Oct 31, 2010
Doris Maxine Brownback Erhart, 91, of Stilwell, KS, passed away October 31, 2010 in Boise, Idaho. Doris was born to William Henry and Josie Brownback, April 16, 1919, the youngest of seven children near Centerville (Linn County --- near Mound City, Kansas). In 1937, Doris married the handsome Cliff Erhart whose family lived a few miles away. Their honeymoon trip...
Alan Newbold
Oct 29, 2010
Alan L. Newbold, 75, passed away Friday, October 29, 2010. A celebration of Alan’s life will be 2:00 p.m., Thursday, November 4 at D.W. Newcomer’s Sons Johnson County Indoor Mausoleum, 11200 Metcalf, Overland Park, KS. Following the service, friends are invited to stay and visit with the family. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to the Humane...

Mrs. Cecil Sweany
Oct 25, 2010
Cecil Maxine Sweany, 82, passed away peacefully on October 25, 2010. A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, Oct. 29, at D.W. Newcomer's Sons Johnson County Chapel, 11200 Metcalf, Overland Park, KS 66210. A visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday evening, also in the chapel. Internment will take place in Johnson County Memorial Gardens....
Mrs. Barbara Meitner
Oct 20, 2010
BARBARA MEITNER April 21, 1917 – October 20, 2010 Barbara Pigg Meitner was the first of twins born to Theresa Eibes and James Silas Pigg. Their mother died on April 22; maiden aunts Emma and Lilly Mae Eibes assisted with their childhood care. Barbara attended St. James grade school, and Saint Mary’s Academy and College, graduating with a degree in...

Delvina Gallway
Oct 19, 2010
DELVINA M. GALLOWAY Delvina M. Galloway, 89, Lenexa, Kansas, passed away October 19, 2010. A funeral service will take place at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, October 21, 2010, at Trinity Lutheran Church, 5601 W. 62nd St., Mission, Kansas 66202. Visitation will begin an hour prior to the service, also at the church. A private inurnment will be in Corinth Cemetery at...
Frances Mullins
Oct 19, 2010
Frances Dale Mullins passed away Tuesday, October 19th, 2010 at Sunrise of Lenexa, Lenexa, Kansas. She was born on June 5th, 1919 in Tulsa, Oklahoma where she attended grade school and moved to Parsons, Kansas where she graduated from Parsons High School and Parsons Junior College. Dale received her degree in piano from the College of Emporia where she was...

Delvina Galloway
Oct 19, 2010
Delvina was born on January 30, 1921 and passed away on Tuesday, October 19, 2010. Delvina was a resident of Overland Park, Kansas. Do you know something about Delvina's life? You can enhance Delvina Marie Galloway's memory by upgrading Delvina's public record with words and pictures, signing Delvina's memory book, recording an audio memory or lighting a candle. The information...
Donald Dressler
Oct 15, 2010
DONALD GENE DRESSLER Donald Gene Dressler was born July 29, 1936 in Iola, KS to Paul Eugene Dressler and Velva (Paugh) Dressler. He graduated from Iola High School in 1955 where he played basketball and was Student Council President his senior year. He attended Pittsburgh State University on a basketball scholarship. He graduated from Kansas State University in 1960 with...

Mrs. Mary Gray
Oct 13, 2010
MARY RAYMON GRAY Mary Raymon Gray, 64, passed away on Oct. 13 at Pinnacle Ridge Nursing Home in Olathe, KS. Memorial services are scheduled for 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 6, at D.W. Newcomer's Sons Johnson County Chapel, 11200 Metcalf Ave. in Overland Park, KS. Mary was born in Fayette, MO., in 1946 to Elberta and Alvin "Munn" Markland. She attended...

Ms. Helen Nelson Collier
Oct 9, 2010
Helen Mae Nelson Collier Helen Collier, 87, Olathe, Kansas passed away October 9, 2010. A memorial service will be held at 1:30 P.M., Wednesday, October 13, 2010 at D.W. Newcomer’s Sons Johnson County Chapel, 11200 Metcalf, Overland Park, Kansas. Inurnment will take place in Johnson County Memorial Gardens. Contributions are suggested to Villa St. Francis or the Alzheimer’s Association. Helen...

Mrs. Ruby McKernan
Oct 7, 2010
Ruby McKernan, a righteous gentle spirit beloved by all who knew her, passed away on October 7, 2010. She slipped away quietly and peacefully in her home surrounded by close family, loved ones and loved friends. She is survived by her husband, Tom, of Shawnee, daughter, Leah DeWerff, of Olathe, son, Craig McKernan, of Seattle, and granddaughter, Faith Dewerff. She...
Mrs. Luetta Sheehan
Oct 7, 2010
LUETTA SHEEHAN Luetta Sheehan died in her sleep Thursday October 7th after a long and difficult illness, she was 69. She was a joy to have as a mother, spouse and a treasure for her six grandchildren. As a role model she taught us to be caring and giving, to put others first and to have a strong faith. Luetta...

Mrs. Lura Esther Graves
Oct 5, 2010
LURA ESTHER GRAVES Lura Esther Graves, 96, passed away on October 5, 2010 at Brighton Gardens in Prairie Village. She was preceded in death by her husband, Howard. Survivors include one daughter, Debbie Kipp and husband Bob; one son, Stan Graves and wife Kathy; one stepdaughter Amy Kelley and husband Tom; one brother Sam Wheeler; one sister Peg Friedlander and...

Mrs. Gayle Matuska
Oct 4, 2010
GAYLE MATUSKA Gayle Matuska, 67, of Olathe, Kansas passed away October 4, 2010. Graveside services will be held on Thursday, October 7 at 2:00 pm at the Johnson County Memorial Gardens, 11200 Metcalf, Overland Park, Kansas. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to the American Lung Association. Gayle was born April 24, 1943 in Wichita, Kansas. She...
Mrs. Eleanore A. Patton
Oct 4, 2010
Eleanore (Ellie) A. Patton passed away October 4, 2010 at Kansas City Hospice House. Ellie was born on June 29, 1923 in Fall River, MA. to James and Florence Healey. She moved to Kansas City, Missouri after her marriage to Beryl (Pat) R. Patton in 1944. After raising her children, she was employed at Capitol Federal Savings and Loan where...
Julian Gibson
Oct 2, 2010
Julian Scott Gibson, our beautiful happy baby boy, born June 6, 2010, passed away at his home in Olathe on Oct 2, due to SIDS. He was the son of Michael Gibson and Samantha Zaban-Gibson. He is survived by his sister Lillian Avery. Julian touched many lives and was loved deeply by his family and friends. His life was a...

Mrs. Myrtle Marie Yerke
Sep 28, 2010
MYRTLE M. YERKE Myrtle Marie Yerke, (93) died on September 28, 2010. She was born January 18, 1917 in Lake Linden, MI to Louis and Diana Remillard. Mrs. Yerke spent her childhood and young adult life in Detroit where she met her husband, Don Yerke, who has preceded her in death. She and her husband lived in many cities including...

Mrs. Anna McKenna George
Sep 27, 2010
ANNA DAY McKENNA GEORGE Anna Day McKenna George of Leawood, Kansas, passed away September 27, 2010. She recently celebrated her 100th birthday with family and long-time friends. Anna Day was born on September 15, 1910, to John and Stella McKenna and was a lifetime resident of the Kansas City, Kansas area. She was a member of Epworth Roanoke United Methodist...

Ms. Cora Estes
Sep 27, 2010
CORA LOUISE ESTES Louise Estes, 85, Overland Park, Kansas passed away September 27, 2010. A funeral service will be held at 2:00 P.M. Friday, October 1, 2010 at D.W. Newcomer’s Sons Johnson County Chapel, 11200 Metcalf, Overland Park. A visitation will begin an hour prior to the service, also in the chapel. Entombment in Johnson County Memorial Gardens. In lieu...
Mr. Jesse Willard Burdick
Sep 27, 2010
JESSE WILLARD BURDICK Jesse Willard Burdick, 94, Overland Park, Kansas passed away Monday, September 27, 2010. He is survived by five sons and their families: Darrell Max Burdick, Jesse Wayne Burdick, Larry Michael Burdick, Lanny Robin Burdick, and Joe Alan Burdick. Jesse lived a full and rich life. He loved his family and almost anything sportsman, including hunting, fishing, playing...
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