Obituaries

Mrs. A. Harris

Mrs. A. Harris

Feb 25, 2011

Cynthia A Harris, 64, of Prairie Village, KS passed away Friday, 2/25/11, at Brighton Gardens Nursing Home after battling cancer. Her visitation will be from 6 to 8pm this Wednesday at D. W. Newcomer’s, 11200 Metcalf, O. P., Kansas, with Rosary at 7 pm. The Funeral Mass will be at 11:00 a.m. this Thursday, at Saint Francis Xavier Church, 1001...

Mr. James "Jim" Gooding

Mr. James "Jim" Gooding

Feb 23, 2011

JAMES S. (JIM) GOODING James S. (Jim) Gooding, 89, of Lakeview Village, formerly of Fairway, Kansas, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 23, 2011. Jim was born in Kansas City, Kansas, on September 16, 1921, and graduated from Wyandotte High School. He joined and served with the 5th Army Air Corps during WWII in the Pacific....

Mrs. Marjorie Coretta Herman

Mrs. Marjorie Coretta Herman

Feb 22, 2011

MARJORIE CORETTA HERMAN Marjorie Coretta Herman, 91, of Overland Park, Kansas passed away February 22, 2011 at the Kansas City Hospice House. Visitation will be held on Friday, February 25th from 6-8 pm at D.W. Newcomer’s Sons Johnson County Chapel, 11200 Metcalf, Overland Park, Kansas. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, February 26th at 10:00 am at the Holy...

Mr. Chet Joslin

Mr. Chet Joslin

Feb 21, 2011

CHET JOSLIN Chet Joslin, 87, Overland Park, Kansas passed into eternal life on February 21, 2011. Chet was born in Laurel, Nebraska, on January 26, 1924. He served in the Navy in World War II as a radio operator. Chet was married to Charlyne Wyant on September 26, 1946. He graduated from Morningside College in Sioux City, Iowa in 1951....

Montez Miller

Montez Miller

Feb 17, 2011

Monty "Gigi" Miller, 94, passed away Thursday, February 17, 2011. Visitation will be 5-7 p.m., Monday, February 21 at D.W. Newcomer’s Sons Johnson County Chapel, 11200 Metcalf. A celebration of her life will be 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, February 22 at the chapel. Inurnment in Johnson County Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be given to Kansas City Hospice,...

Mr. James "Jimmy" Schmidt

Mr. James "Jimmy" Schmidt

Feb 14, 2011

A Celebration of Life Gathering for James Joseph Schmidt, 32, will be held Sunday, February 20th, in Overland Park, KS, from 10:00 AM—12:00PM. Chapel Services will follow, 12:00 PM. Jim passed away on February 14th, 2011. He leaves his beloved daughter, Halie Anne Schmidt, Overland Park; Halie’s mother, Anne Michelle Schmidt, Overland Park; his parents, DeeAnn Schmidt Daniels and Galen...

Elisabeth Squitieri

Elisabeth Squitieri

Feb 13, 2011

Elisabeth Charlotte Squitieri (born Kupka), 84, passed away peacefully at KC Hospice on February 13th, 2011. Elisabeth, often called Liesl or Lee, was born on March 20, 1926, the middle daughter of Maria Worf and Rudoph Kupka. Elisabeth’s life began in the idyllic town of Reichenberg, Czechsolovakia, at the base of the Ješted/Jeschke mountain. Her favorite early memories included hikes...

Mrs. Sabina Smith

Mrs. Sabina Smith

Feb 12, 2011

Sabina Rivera Smith, 44, Kansas City, Kansas passed away February 12, 2011. A funeral service will be held at 5:00 P.M. Saturday, February 19, 2011 with a visitation to follow until 7:00 P.M. at D.W. Newcomer’s Sons Johnson County Chapel, 11200 Metcalf, Overland Park, Kansas 66210. Interment will take place in Mexico. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be...

Mrs. Margaret Leona Engert

Mrs. Margaret Leona Engert

Feb 12, 2011

MARGARET LEONA ENGERT On February 12, 2011 our mother, M. Leona Engert died peacefully in her sleep and was born into eternal life. Forever a Minnesota girl, Leona was born in St. Paul on August 5, 1924 to Barbara Agnes (O'Kane) and Thomas Howard Leonard. She was the eldest of the five infamous red-headed Leonard kids from South Saint Paul....

Mrs. Lisa Carol M Mildenhall

Mrs. Lisa Carol M Mildenhall

Feb 9, 2011

LISA CAROL MILDENHALL Lisa Carol Mildenhall, 49, of Olathe, Kansas passed away on February 9, 2011 at her home. Memorial services will be held on Friday, February 11th at 11:00 am at the Heritage United Methodist Church, 12850 Quivira Rd., Overland Park, Kansas. Visitation will be held from 10-11:00 am prior to the memorial service. In lieu of flowers, the...

Mrs. Kay Fieger

Mrs. Kay Fieger

Feb 8, 2011

KAY FIEGER Kay Fieger, 74, of Overland Park, peacefully entered into the arms of the Lord February 8, 2011 at the Kansas City Hospice House. Kay was born April 19, 1936 to Roscoe and O’Reta Keeler in Kansas City, MO and grew up in Topeka, KS. She is survived by her husband, Richard (Dick); they celebrated 55 years of marriage...

Gary Schmidt

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...