Johnson County Funeral Chapel & Memorial Gardens
Obituaries
Mr. Jim Lewis
Mar 5, 2007
Jim D. Lewis, 63, of Olathe, KS, went to be with his Lord on March 5, 2007 doing one of the many things he loved-riding his Harley. Jim was born April 4, 1946 in Kansas City and was a proud resident and staunch booster of the area all his life. He met the love of his life, Cliftene Hedrick, while...
Mr. Victor Shelton
Mar 4, 2007
Victor H. Shelton, 91, Overland Park, passed away Sunday, March 4th at Shawnee Mission Medical Center. Vic was born in Braysmill, Missouri July 28, 1916. He was the 6th of 8 children. The older siblings have passed away in order of age which leave 2 younger siblings, Marie Gatschet and Woodrow Shelton. Vic came to Kansas City to work for...
Marylin Mckinley
Mar 3, 2007
Marylin Jean McKinley, 82, Leawood, Kansas, surrounded by her family, went to be with Jesus on Saturday, March 3, 2006. Marylin was born June 16, 1924 in Parsons, Kansas to Charles D. and Vesta A. (Rickard) Kimmel. She married the love of her life, William G. McKinley on June 17, 1941. They were married for 46 years before he preceded...
Mr. Dale Leathers
Mar 2, 2007
Dale A. Leathers, age 78, Prairie Village, KS, passed away at home on Friday, March 2, 2007. He was born in Kalamazoo, MI, graduated from Southeast High School in Kansas City and Baker University. Dale was an Eagle Scout and member of the Kappa Sigma Fraternity. He also served his country in both the Marines and Navy. Dale was an...
Mr. Harry Klausen
Mar 2, 2007
On March 2, 2007, Harry Klausen, at the age of 82, passed in his home at Gardner Lake that was designed and built by him and his wife Joyce. (He would have wanted you to know that 47,000 bricks were laid during construction). Harry was the youngest of 4 children, born on April 13, 1925 to Danish dairy farmers Fred...
Sarah (DiFrancia Henrich
Mar 1, 2007
Sarah N. (DiFrancia) Henrich, 77, Overland Park, KS passed away Thursday, March 1, 2007. Sarah was the daughter of the late Galliano and Nancy DiFrancia. She was a graduate of Girl?s High School, Boston, MA in 1946 and resided in Plainville, MA for 47 years. She was employed at Microwave Specialties, Inc. for 20 years until her retirement in 1996....
Lucille Gunn
Mar 1, 2007
Lucille Marie Gunn, 92, of Kansas City passed away on March 1, 2007, at The Foxwood Springs Living Center in Raymore, Missouri. After a long and full life, Lucille eventually succumbed to various infirmities brought on by old age. Lucille was born June 2, 1914 in Marion, Iowa to Fred and Maude Holsinger. She graduated from Marion High School in...
Alta Knoop
Feb 28, 2007
Alta Mae Knoop 95, Prairie Village, passed away February 28, 2007 at Kansas City Hospice House. Mae was a homemaker and lived in the area all of her life. She was preceded in death by her husband Clifford and her only sister Jessie Moulthrop. She is survived by Jessie?s family Sandra and Gerald Dailey and their sons of Ft. Worth,...
Mr. Jack Sites
Feb 27, 2007
Jack M. Sites, 83, of Leawood, KS passed away Tuesday, February 27, 2007. He spent some of his final days as a patient at the Veterans Memorial Hospital in Kansas City. It is the hospital he served loyally over the past 15 years as a volunteer National Service Officer, helping countless veterans receive the benefits they deserved. He also served...
Robert Dunn IV
Feb 26, 2007
Robert Horton Dunn, IV, son of Ann and Robert Horton Dunn, III, passed away Monday, February 26, 2007. Bobby was born October 25, 2006 at Shawnee Mission Medical Center. Although Bobby was only with us for four months, he was the light of our lives and the happiest little baby. He had the biggest and bluest eyes and his smile...
Mr. Paul Imlay
Feb 25, 2007
Paul S. Imlay, CLU, 64, Lenexa, KS passed away Sunday, February 25, 2007 at his home. Paul was born August 26, 1942 in Wichita, KS. He was a native of St. Joseph, MO and lived most of his life in Kansas City where he worked as a life insurance agent for Connecticut Mutual Life and MassMutual Life for more than...
Mr. Randy Wood
Feb 23, 2007
Randy ?Ranuel? Wood Randy Wood, 89, Lincoln, Missouri, passed away unexpectantly Friday, February 23, 2007 at Bothwell Regional Health Center. Survivors include his granddaughter, Joyce Ramsey, Lincoln, MO. Graveside services will be held 2:00 p.m. Friday, March 2nd at Johnson County Memorial Gardens, 11200 Metcalf Avenue, Overland Park, Kansas.
Esther Corfiatis
Feb 23, 2007
Esther Corfiatis, 80, Overland Park, Kansas passed away Friday, February 23, 2007. Esther was born July 29, 1926 to August & Angeline Mirly. Growing up in Shawneetown, Missouri she was second to the youngest of 12 children. She married Tony Corfiatis May 15, 1948. They were happily married for 43 years. They were in the bowling business together for many...
Mr. Carl Merrifield
Feb 22, 2007
Carl W. Merrifield, 77 Lee?s Summit, went to be with his Lord on Thursday February 22, 2007 at home while surrounded by his loving family. Carl was born in Kansas City, Missouri and was a lifelong resident of the area. He served in the United States Army in the Korean War. Before and after serving his country, Carl worked for...
Marilyn Hankins
Feb 21, 2007
Marilyn M. Hankins Marilyn M. Hankins, 70, of Kansas City, Mo, died Wednesday, February 21, 2007 at Kansas City Hospice House following a long battle with cancer. Marilyn was preceded in death by her husband, Daniel C. Hankins in 1994. She is survived by four children and stepchildren; Billy Hankins, Merry Longsworth, Dan Hankins, and Kathy Strong; four grandchildren, Kelly...
Louis Valiente-Rittmaster
Feb 20, 2007
Louis Alberto Valiente-Rittmaster, 1 year, 27 days, passed away Feb. 20, 2007 at Children's Mercy Hospital surrounded by friends and family. Louis demonstrated what "Valiente" signifies - Courage. Louis was born January 24, 2006. Humor, affection, strength of will, and intelligence defined Louis. His smile lit up our lives. In his short life Louis not only defied the odds but...
Mrs. Jean Jones
Feb 15, 2007
Jean H. Jones, age 77, Overland Park, Kansas, went to be with the Lord Thursday, February 15, 2007 at Delmar Gardens. Jean was born October 29, 1929 in Lebanon, Missouri to Paul and Phylliss (Thomas) Harris. She was married to Tom Jones for 57 years and was a devoted mother and homemaker. After rearing three children, she worked for Dodson...
Charlotte Holloway
Feb 15, 2007
Charlotte Ruth Holloway 66, Overland Park, passed away Thursday February 15, 2007. Throughout her life, Charlotte was a strong woman with many interests. She was an accomplished artist and a published author. She also enjoyed the outdoors especially gardening. Charlotte's proudest accomplishments were her two daughters, Connie (Steve) Smith, and Nancy De Laval who survive her. She is also survived...
Eugene Buell
Feb 14, 2007
Eugene F. Buell Eugene F. Buell, 76, passed away peacefully February 14, 2007 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born February 20, 1930 in Windsor, Missouri to Carl and Neosha Buell. Gene and his wife, Vera, shared over 28 years of marriage before his death. Gene was a member of First Assembly of God of Independence. He...
Mr. Robert Stephens
Feb 13, 2007
Robert, age 59, passed away at home with his family on February 13, 2007 after a five month battle with lung cancer. Robert was born to Catherine and Ellis Stephens on February 27, 1947 in Houston, Texas. In 1949, the family moved to Prairie Village, Kansas where he enjoyed a neighborhood of lifelong friends and graduated from Shawnee Mission East...
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