Florence Sinnett
Jun 21, 2008
Florence Sinnett, known as Mimi to many, shared her final bits of advice and love with the members of her family shortly before she passed away on June 21, 2008 at St. Luke?s South Hospital. Florence was born in Kremlin, Oklahoma to Arthur and Ethel Smith. As a young adult she moved to the Kansas City area where she worked...
Mrs. Kristie Brunker
Jun 20, 2008
Kristie Lyn Brunker, 51, passed away Friday, June 20, 2008 surrounded by her family. Kris was born January 12, 1957 in Topeka, Kansas. She was a faithful Christian woman who glorified God through teaching preschool, teaching Sunday school, and being a stay at home mom. She graduated from Seaman High School in 1975 and obtained an Associate Degree from Kansas...
Frances Reed
Jun 19, 2008
Frances M. Reed, 86, Overland Park, Kan., passed away, Thursday, June 19, 2008. Frances was born January 10, 1922 in Melvern, Kansas. After attending art school, she married Harry Reed in 1946. She was a devoted wife and mother, who loved gardening and was a talented artist. Frances was preceded in death by her husband Harry Reed. She is survived...
Irene Witte
Jun 18, 2008
Irene A. Witte, 91, passed away, Wednesday, June 18, 2008 at her home, in Overland Park, KS. Irene was born September 28, 1916 in Hudson, SD, the daughter of Ole and Alma C. (Wahl) Ekle. She married Ernest P. Witte on Feb. 7, 1940 in Kansas City, MO. She was a graduate of Sioux Valley School of Nursing and was...
Mrs Catherine Butcher
Jun 17, 2008
Catherine Butcher, age 84, Prairie Village, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, June 17, 2008 at Brighton Gardens. A celebration of her life will be at 4:00 p.m. Thursday, June 19th at D. W. Newcomer's Sons Johnson County Chapel, 11200 Metcalf Avenue, Overland Park, Kansas. Burial in Johnson County Memorial Gardens. A gathering of family and friends will be held 3:00 ?...
Ronald Ransom
Jun 16, 2008
March 9, 1945 ? June 16, 2008 Ron died unexpectedly the morning of June16, 2008. He was born in Falls City, Neb., to Melvin Harold and Jean (Henegar) Ransom. Ron spent most of his life in Wyandotte and Johnson Counties. He was a graduate of Washington High School, KCKCC, and attended Pittsburg State University and Emporia State University. Ron married...
Julia Burnett
Jun 16, 2008
Julia M. Burnett, 87, passed away Monday, June 16, 2008 surrounded by her family. Visitation will be held 10-11 AM, Wednesday, June 18 at D.W. Newcomer?s Sons Johnson County Chapel, 11200 Metcalf. Services will immediately follow at 11 AM. Burial in Johnson County Memorial Gardens. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer?s Association, 3846 W. 75th Street, Prairie Village,...
Mrs Jean James
Jun 15, 2008
Jean Armacost James, 89, of Aberdeen Village, Olathe, KS passed away Sunday, June 15, 2008. Jean was born February 22, 1919 to Robert and Viola Armacost in Cincinnati, Ohio. She was preceded in death by her son, Monty Wood. Survivors include her husband, Dr. Otis E. James, Jr. of Olathe, KS; son and daughter-in-law, Robert A. & Nancy Wood of...
Robert Endres
Jun 14, 2008
Robert G. Endres passed away in his home on June 14, 2008. He was preceded in death by his wife of 29 years, Joann Elizabeth Jenkins Endres; and a half brother, George Endres Jr. He is survived by his son, Grey, who lives in Lenexa, Kan., with his wife of 19 years, Tammy, and their three sons, Ryan, Hunter, and...
William Wasmuth
Jun 13, 2008
William Wasmuth, 81, Leawood, Kan., passed away June 13, 2008, at Kansas City Hospice House. Memorial services will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, June 17, at Leawood United Methodist Church, 2915 W. 95th Street. A visitation will be held one hour prior to service time. Private inurnment in Johnson County Memorial Gardens. Memorial contributions may be made to Leawood...
James Odom
Jun 13, 2008
James F. Odom, 83, passed away Friday, June 13, 2008 at St. Luke's Hospital. He was a strong man who was totally devoted to his family. One could always count on Jim. His dependability, care taking role, generosity and humor were just a few of his many admirable qualities. Jim was loved by many and was a living example of...
Mr. Wendell Briscoe
Jun 13, 2008
Wendell David Briscoe, 72, Raymore, Mo., passed away Friday, June 13, 2008, at Royal Terrace Nursing Home from Alzheimer's. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, June 17, at D.W. Newcomer's Sons Johnson County Chapel, 11200 Metcalf, Overland Park. Visitation will be held the hour prior to services. Burial in Shawnee Mission Memory Gardens. Contributions may be made to...
Jetta Gilchrist
Jun 12, 2008
Jetta Lee Gilchrist, 82, of Overland Park, KS., passed away peacefully on June 12, 2008, surrounded by family and friends. Jetta was born to Charles and Emma Burchett on December 18, 1925. Jetta is preceded in death by her husband of 41 years Dean K. Gilchrist, her parents, and her sister Thelma. Jetta is survived by her two sons; Rick...
Frances Newcomer Durham
Jun 12, 2008
Frances ?Jane? Newcomer Durham, 87, of Overland Park, Kansas, went home to the Lord peacefully on Thursday, June 12, 2008. Jane was born on February 25, 1921 in Kansas City, Missouri, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. David W. Newcomer, Jr. She was a lifelong resident of the area and loyal supporter of her alma mater, The University of...
Raymond Miller
Jun 12, 2008
Raymond "Ray" Miller, 85, went home to the Lord peacefully on Thursday June 12, 2008. Ray lived most of his life in the Shawnee and Bonner Springs area. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Patricia A. Miller of Shawnee, Kan. He is also survived by his five children, Sharon Terry, Sanford, NC, Rozanne Brozek, Newton, Kan., Douglas...
Floyd Baston
Jun 11, 2008
Floyd (LaVern) Baston, 83, Overland Park, Kansas passed away June 11, 2008 at Sunrise of Lenexa. Floyd was born near Farlinville, KS and lived in the Greater Kansas City area most of his life. He was a Navy Veteran of WWII. Floyd worked 40 years for General Motors, before retiring in 1987. Floyd is survived by his wife of 62...
Billy Weston
Jun 10, 2008
Reverend Bill Weston, 69, passed away Tuesday, June 10, 2008. Visitation will be 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Friday, June 13 at College Church of the Nazarene, 2020 E. Sheridan, Olathe, KS. A celebration of Bill's life will immediately follow at 12:30 at the church. Burial in Oak Lawn Memorial Gardens, Olathe, KS. Memorials in Bill's honor, can be given to Church...
Dorothy Shockley
Jun 10, 2008
Dorothy E. Shockley, age 100, Overland Park, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, June 10, 2007. Dorothy was born April 7, 1908 to David and Florence (Seville) Young in Kansas City, Missouri. She was a founding member of St. Luke?s Episcopal Church, was an active member of the William Hilton chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution, member of Daughters of the...
Robert Overstreet
Jun 9, 2008
Robert L. (Bob) Overstreet died in Christ on Monday, June 9th, 2008. He was born August 8, 1942 in Enid, Oklahoma to Ira B. and Orlinda K. Overstreet. He graduated from Ringwood High School and Enid Business College. He was an Accounting Supervisor for Phillips Petroleum Company in Bartlesville, OK for 26 years before leaving on medical disability. Mr. Overstreet?s...
Virlea Porter
Jun 9, 2008
Virlea Swearngain Porter, 90 passed away on June 9, 2008, at her daughter?s home. She was preceded in death by her husband of 51 years, Marvin Porter and daughter Ann Brown. Virlea was born in Marceline, Mo., to Willard and Anna Swearngain. She graduated from Marceline High School in Marceline, Mo. Virlea lived in Tarkio, Mo., for 44 years before...
