Obituaries

Dec 9, 2023

Early on the morning of December 9, 2023, at the age of 90, Margaret Britain peacefully passed after a long, full, and happy life. In death, Margaret is reunited with Gary, her husband of 54 years, her parents, Alvin and Addie Harding, sisters Betty Sewell and Berniece Sieg, beloved aunts Alta Paquette and Lucille Burrow (and uncle Oren), brother-in-law Bill Sewell,...

Dec 7, 2023

 

Loretta Mae (Vogel) DiVilbiss

September 1, 1934–December 7, 2023

 

Loretta Mae (Vogel) DiVilbiss, “MeMe”, 89, of Leawood, Kan., passed away on Thursday, December 7, 2023. Loretta will be forever remembered as a strong, elegant woman whose love and beauty knew no bounds … a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend who led her family with a timeless...

Dec 5, 2023

 

Leta P. Mouser, 97, Olathe, KS, passed away on December 5th, 2023 peacefully in her home. 

 

Memorial Service will be private. 

Dec 2, 2023

Janice (Jan) Bloomingdale, a dedicated mom and wife, passed away on December 2, 2023, leaving behind a legacy of love and selflessness. Born on May 7, 1925, in Mansfield, Ohio, Janice's life was one filled with kindness, compassion, and an unwavering faith.

Jan earned a Bachelor's Degree in Science from Oberlin University and had a remarkable career as a...

Dec 1, 2023

Nancy Jo Trimble (of Leawood, KS) a devoted wife, loving mother, adoring grandmother, and a pillar of strength to all who knew her, passed away on December 1, 2023, at the age of 73. She fought cancer silently with a strength that was admired by all around her. 

Nancy was born on July 17, 1950, in Quenemo, Kansas. The harsh...

Nov 30, 2023

Konstantin “Gus” Michael Raptis (98) of Overland Park, KS has peacefully left this earth to join the Lord on November 30th, 2023.Konstantin was born in the small snowy mountain village of Zouzouli, Greece on April 23, 1925 to Keratso and Michael Raptis. He endured many hardships during his youth and adolescent life, including World War II, but by the grace...

Nov 29, 2023

 

Jonathan Thomas Miles was born April 24, 1993 in Kansas City, Missouri and passed from this earth at home in Overland Park, Kansas on November 29, 2023.  Despite tremendous strides in battling the health challenges he faced during his latter years, those challenges ultimately prevailed.  Jonathan was deeply loved and will always be remembered as a gentle soul, known...

Nov 27, 2023

Phyllis Olson, 72, of Overland Park, KS passed away on November 27, 2023 with her family at her side. 

Phyllis was born to Pauline and Ernest and grew up with her four siblings in Iowa. After she graduated from high school, she went on to study music in college. She met Verne Olson in the marching band, and they married after Verne's...

Nov 27, 2023

 

Our beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Deloris Ann (Pennington) Warford, 85, of Olathe, Kansas, joined her husband, Melvin Warford, in their heavenly home on November 27, 2023. Deloris was born on December 1, 1937, to Leland and Jane Pennington in Marysville, Kansas. She loved her family she leaves behind her sister Marjorie (Dennis) Akin; her three children Laura (Tom)...

Nov 26, 2023

 

Joann Elizabeth Carlson lived to be 100 years old and six months and was feisty until the end. She liked her Cokes and her chocolate and would not put up with any “nonsense.”

 

Born in Indiana on May 11, 1923, to Ada and Kenneth C. Plasterer, Joann spent her early years in Michigan, as her father worked for General Motors. He...

Nov 24, 2023

Kevin E. Wheeler, 62, of Paola, passed away November 24, 2023 at the Olathe Hospice House.  A committal service with military honors will be held at 12:30pm on Friday, December 8th at Leavenworth National Cemetery.

Kevin was born on August 18, 1961 in Jackson County, Missouri, to Chester and Betty (Oder) Wheeler. He was a Rifle Sharpshooter in the United...

Nov 23, 2023

Nov 22, 2023

Karen Sue Bohm, a beloved teacher and compassionate soul, passed away on November 22, 2023, in Leawood, Kansas.  Born on April 28, 1942, in Pekin, Illinois to William Burris and Mary Ann (Embree) Dawson.  Karen's life was filled with beauty and love that she shared with her family, friends, and the thousands of students whose lives she touched.

Raised by her loving...

Nov 22, 2023

Wagih M. I. Moussa passed away on November 22, 2023 at the age of 79. Wagih was born in Cairo, Egypt and immigrated to Kansas in 1976, where he and his wife Marcelle raised their family. He worked as a senior architect for Black and Veatch for 37 years. He was known for his dedication to his family, the church,...

Nov 22, 2023

 

King David, 59, Overland Park, KS, passed away on November 22, 2023 due to a combination of serious underlying medical issues, surrounded by family and friends. Despite the pain and his own stubbornness, King fought hard until the end because “why wouldn’t ya?”.

 

King, fondly known as KR, was born on November 17, 1964 in Amarillo, TX to...

Nov 21, 2023

Jenny Leigh Faircloth, age 45 left us on November 21, 2023 after a short illness to join her forever love, Jan Michael Faircloth. Jenny was born November 23, 1977 and raised and loved dearly by her parents, John and Jean Castoe.

Jan and Jenny were married on November 30, 2007 in Kansas City. Born to this union was Nelson Henry...

Nov 19, 2023

Ruth Ann Shane, 84, Overland Park, passed away Sunday, November 19th, 2023.  Ruth was born April 8, 1939, in Kansas City, KS.  She graduated from Turner High School in 1958 and attended Johnson County Community College.   She transferred to Mid America Nazarene University and graduated with a degree in Interior design.  She was the owner of Draperies and Things in...

Nov 16, 2023

Sharon Hope (Edwards) Drake, age 84 passed away at her home in Overland Park, KS on November 16, 2023. Visitation will be from 1 to 2 PM with service to follow at 2 PM on Saturday, November 25, 2023, at the Johnson County Funeral Chapel, Overland Park, KS. Private burial in Garfield, KS. Sharon was born November 18, 1938 in...

Nov 15, 2023

 

July 10, 1950, saw the arrival of a charismatic soul named Rodney James Cavner, whose legacy would be defined by his infectious laughter and extraordinary stories. Shortly after his birth in Clarinda, Iowa, Rod’s family moved to southern California. It was along these sun-soaked waves where his life’s journey truly began. Early on, Rod discovered his lifelong passion for...

Nov 15, 2023

Robert L. Howell passed away peacefully at home with family in Leawood, Kansas on November 15, 2023.  He was nearly 83 years old.

 

Robert was born near Rock Port, Missouri to Mary Dale and Frank Howell on January 15, 1941.  He grew up in Rock Port, graduating as valedictorian of his high school class.  Later he earned an electrical...