Obituaries

Ramona Andrews

Ramona Andrews

Jul 21, 2008

Ramona "Bonnie" Andrews, 73, Kansas City, passed away July 21, 2008. Ramona was a dedicated flight attendant for TWA. Ramona, beloved wife to PGA Golf Pro, Leon Andrews, who passed away in March of 2008. Ramona is survived by her sons, Reed Bonneville, Randy Bonneville, and Russell Bonneville; daughters, Kathryn Bonneville and Bobbi Warburton; 10 grandchildren; and 15 great grandchildren....

Frederick Smardo

Frederick Smardo

Jul 20, 2008

Frederick ?Fred? Louis Smardo, the youngest child of Ferdinand and Catherine Pauline (Zitlau) Smardo, was born March 12, 1921 in Rochelle, Illinois. At the age of five, he honed his skills in ?sales? by peddling vegetables. He also worked in a yarn factory and cannery. He graduated from Rochelle Township High School in 1939. To learn a trade, he enlisted...

Forest Washburn

Forest Washburn

Jul 19, 2008

Forest Washburn, 91, Olathe, Kansas, passed away July 19, 2008. Memorial contributions may be made to Kansas City Hospice, 10100 W. 87th St., Overland Park, Kansas 66212.

Joseph Falzone III

Joseph Falzone III

Jul 19, 2008

"JOEY" Joseph David Falzone III, 1 month 2 days, Kansas City, Missouri, passed away on July 19, 2008, at Children's Mercy Hospital. He was very special to all of those that knew him. He sure knew how to fight! A special thank you to everyone at Children's Mercy Hospital for giving us a little more time with our Joey. Survivors...

Jack Spangler

Jack Spangler

Jul 19, 2008

Jack Spangler, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, departed this earthly life to spend eternity with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, July 19, 2008 at Crown Care Center in Harrisonville, MO. He fought a long and courageous battle with cancer, never letting his illness diminish his strong faith in God. Jack was born at his home on October...

Emilie Brumit

Emilie Brumit

Jul 18, 2008

Emilie Brumit, 23, passed away Friday, July 18, 2008. Emilie was born August 30, 1984 in Kansas City, MO. She enjoyed politics and had recently graduated from Avila University with a Bachelors Degree in Political Science. Some of her hobbies included scuba diving, running and yoga. She was an accomplished student, friend, soul mate, daughter and sister and was always...

Mary Deboer

Mary Deboer

Jul 18, 2008

Mary Ann DeBoer, 75, of Overland Park, KS passed away Friday, July 18, 2008. Survivors include one daughter, Beth DeBoer, of Denver, CO; son, Dean J. DeBoer of Overland Park, KS and son and daughter-in-law, Greg and Donita DeBoer of Overland Park, KS; two grandsons, Matthew DeBoer and Joshua DeBoer; two granddaughters, Angela and husband Steve Spears and Teri DeBoer;...

V. Odom

V. Odom

Jul 17, 2008

V. Berniece Odom, 82, passed away July 17, 2008, at The University of Kansas Hospital. She was a constant loving, caring presence to her family and friends. Berniece's generosity and concern for others was endearing to all. Her family was always first and foremost in her life and she relished the time spent with them. Berniece grew up in Roscoe,...

Karen Davis

Karen Davis

Jul 16, 2008

Karen Elaine Davis died Wednesday July 16, 2008, at Wesley Long Community Hospital in Greensboro, North Carolina. She was 61 years old. Karen was born on August 19, 1946, and married Larry Lee Davis on April 20, 1968, in Olathe, Kan., and they enjoyed more than 40 years of marriage and love. Following graduation from college and marriage, Karen started...

Clara Flanders

Clara Flanders

Jul 15, 2008

Clara Annette Flanders, 89, Mission, Kansas passed away Tuesday, July 15, 2008 from a cerebral stroke. Annette was born Nov. 8, 1918 in Kansas City, Missouri. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was an accomplished artist for Hallmark Cards and other businesses. She was a member of P.E.O. Chapter AV, Kansas City, Missouri. She was preceded...

Elaine Heintz

Elaine Heintz

Jul 15, 2008

Elaine Heintz, 85 passed away Tuesday, July 16, 2008, at her home. Elaine was born April 14, 1923, to Harry and Lena Borgen in Freeborn, Minnesota. She was a graduate of Fairmont High School in Fairmont, Minnesota. She attended business school in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and became a secretary for Standard Oil of Indiana in Mankato, Minnesota, where she met Ray...

John Herdt

John Herdt

Jul 14, 2008

John Walter Herdt, 82, passed away Monday, July 14, 2008. A Masonic service will be conducted at 6:30 pm Thursday, July 17th followed by visitation from 7-8:30 pm at D.W. Newcomer?s Sons Johnson County Chapel, 11200 Metcalf, Overland Park, KS 66210. Memorial services 2:00 pm Friday, July 18th at the chapel. Inurnment will follow in Johnson County Memorial Gardens. Memorial...

James Jones

James Jones

Jul 14, 2008

James was born on July 29, 1923 and passed away on Monday, July 14, 2008. James was a resident of Emporia, Kansas.

Doris Tarbutton

Doris Tarbutton

Jul 13, 2008

Doris M. Tarbutton, Roeland Park, KS, attained her final victory on July 13, 2008, to be with her Lord. Visitation will be Wednesday, July 16 from 9:00-10: 00 A.M. at D.W. Newcomer?s Sons Johnson County Chapel, 11200 Metcalf, Overland Park, with a memorial service to follow. Interment will be at 2:00 P. M. at Maple Hill Cemetery, Maple Hill, KS....

Mrs. Elizabeth Stoy

Mrs. Elizabeth Stoy

Jul 12, 2008

Elizabeth Elvena Stoy, 93, Praire Village, KS passed away peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones on July 12, 2008. Visitation will be held from 11:30am to 12:30pm at D.W. Newcomer?s Sons Johnson County Chapel, 11200 Metcalf, Overland Park, KS 66210. Funeral services will be held at 12:30pm at the chapel. Burial to follow at Johnson County Memorial Gardens. Elizabeth...

Patricia Olson

Patricia Olson

Jul 11, 2008

Patricia Ruth Olson, age 85, Leawood (formerly of of Hanover Park, IL) passed away on July 11, 2008 at Specialty Hospital of Mid-America from natural causes. Memorial services will be July 15, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 7851 W. 119th Street, Overland Park. Visitation at 10:00 a.m.; burial is private. Memorial contributions may be made to...

Wanetah Helbing

Wanetah Helbing

Jul 9, 2008

Wanetah V. (Hayes) Helbing, age 94, of Overland Park, formerly of Roeland Park, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 9, 2008 at The Sweet Life at Rosehill from complications due to cancer. A short prayer service will be held at 6:30 p.m. Friday, July 11th, followed by a gathering of family and friends till 8:30 p.m. at D. W. Newcomer?s...

Walter Tarbutton

Walter Tarbutton

Jul 8, 2008

Major Walter D. Tarbutton, Ret. Walter D. Tarbutton, Roeland Park, KS, attained his final victory July, 8, 2008, to be with his Lord. Visitation will be Sunday July 13, from 2:00 to 4:00 P.M at D.W. Newcomer?s Sons Johnson County Chapel, 11200 Metcalf, Overland Park, with a memorial service at the Chapel Monday, July 14, at 10:00 A.M. Interment with...

Samuel Lind, Jr.

Samuel Lind, Jr.

Jul 6, 2008

Sam, 85, passed away peacefully on July 6, 2008. He will be remembered for his gentle ways, friendly smile and his positive attitude for living. Born June 28, 1923, in Cleveland Ohio, Sam was a graduate of University of Denver. Sam lived in more than 10 different states, including 22 years in Aiken, S.C., where he was active in St....

Jess Shepherd

Jess Shepherd

Jul 5, 2008

Jess W. Shepherd, 87, of Overland Park passed away July 5, 2008. Visitation will be held Tuesday, July 8, 2008 from 10-11am at D.W. Newcomer?s Sons Johnson County Chapel, 11200 Metcalf, Overland Park, KS 66210. Funeral services will follow at 11am at the chapel. Burial at Johnson County Memorial Gardens. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Alzheimer?s Association, 3846 W....