Obituaries

Jul 16, 2025

Thomas James Columbia was born on May 22, 1946 in Brooklyn, New York to Parents Anthony and Grace Columbia. Tom grew up in Levittown, New York before moving to Kansas to attend college. While at Pittsburg State University Tom joined the Tau Kappa Epsilon fraternity, and graduated with a bachelors degree.

Thomas was very strong in his Catholic faith and had...

Jul 15, 2025

Lori Kay McCutcheon, born on April 17, 1961, in Newton, Kansas, passed away on July 15, 2025, in Kansas City. She leaves behind a legacy filled with boundless energy, creativity, and passion.

Lori had a dynamic career as a computer programmer and concluded her professional journey as a business analyst. She was a proud graduate of Wichita State University, earning a...

Jul 15, 2025

With deep love and sorrow, the family of Nam Hoa Bui announces her peaceful passing on July 15, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was 83 years old. Nam is the epitome of grace, beauty, kindness, independence, strength and resilience. She was nurturing, selfless and always thought of others. She touched many lives and will be incredibly missed.

Born on...

Jul 14, 2025

Jennifer "Jenn" Martin

1974 – 2025

Jenn Martin, a vibrant force of nature, passed away on July 14, 2025, at 7:00 PM, after facing the final stages of ovarian cancer. She was surrounded by her loving family up until the moment she took her final breath.

Jenn was one of those rare people you don’t just meet—you experience.

Jenn was magnetic. Whether you knew...

Jul 13, 2025

David Ray Barker, 69, died on July 13th, 2025 at Overland Park Regional Medical Center.

David was born June 11th, 1956 in Wichita, KS to McRae and Maxine Barker.

After graduating from Olathe North in 1974, David joined the United States Navy where he sailed to many different countries. When he returned to the United States he attended Pittsburg State University in...

Jul 13, 2025

Robert William Schuller, of Overland Park, KS passed away July 13, 2025 after a three-and-a-half-year battle with cancer.

Bob was born April 14, 1961 in Beatrice, NE to William and Roberta (Switzer) Schuller. He grew up on the family farm west of Odell, NE. After graduating from Odell High School in 1979, he attended the University of Nebraska-Lincoln earning a bachelor’s...

Jul 11, 2025

Michael Douglas Goostree was born September 3rd, 1948 to parents Douglas Porter Goostree and Retha Goostree in Nashville, Tennessee. He moved to Atlanta when he was four and came to Kansas City when he was ten. He attended Shawnee Mission West high school and The University of Kansas where he majored in Political Science. He met his wife, Marti, at...

Jul 10, 2025

Matthew Charles Riley, 53, of Denver, Colorado, passed away on July 10, 2025, in Kansas City, Missouri.

Born in Denver on March 20, 1972, Matt was a loving husband, devoted partner, and a kind and loyal friend. He built a successful career in the telecom and information technology industry, earning the respect and admiration of colleagues across the country. His work...

Jul 9, 2025

Nancy Ellen Keller, 81, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on July 9th, 2025, in Overland Park, KS. She was born on June 2nd, 1944, in Salinas, CA, to Melvin and Betty (Miller) Hild.

Nancy graduated from Grand Island Senior High School in Nebraska, earned a degree in elementary education from Wayne State College in Wayne, Nebraska, and later earned a...

Jul 9, 2025

Donald C. Kincheloe (82) of Overland Park, Kansas passed away at home on July 9, 2025.

Don was born on March 12, 1943, along with his twin brother, Von, in Wright County, Missouri to Herbert and Cledith (Gourley) Kincheloe. It is fair to say that Von and Don were best friends. It was actually Von who introduced Don to his future...

Jul 9, 2025

In loving memory of Pyare Mohan, who passed away peacefully on July 9, 2025, at Menorah Medical Center in Overland Park, Kansas. Pyare was born on October 20, 1939, in Ajmer, India, to Lalit Mohan Simlote and Shakuntala Devi Simlote. After completing his Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, he emigrated to the United States...

Jul 9, 2025

James F. Gracy, age 95, passed away peacefully July 9 at Nottingham Health & Rehab, Olathe Kansas. He was born in Barnett, Missouri. He served in the United States Air Force stationed at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico. After honorable discharge he moved to Lenexa in 1956. He then went to work for the US Postal Service. Upon his...

Jul 6, 2025

Linda Kay Covert, age 78, passed away on July 6, 2025. Visitation will be held Monday July 14th from 1-2 PM at Johnson County Funeral Chapel and Memorial Gardens, 11200 Metcalf Ave, Overland Park, Kansas 66210, with Funeral Service following at 2 PM, and burial at 3 PM.

Linda was born in Iola, Kansas on April 26, 1947 at St. John's...

Jul 5, 2025

In Loving Memory of Le Van Pham

August 10, 1942 – July 5, 2025

With deep love and sorrow, the family of Phạm Văn Lễ announces his peaceful passing on July 5, 2025, surrounded by his loving family, after a long and courageous journey with Alzheimer’s disease. He was 82 years old.

Born on August 10, 1942, in Đông Xuyên village, Kiến An...

Jul 4, 2025

Carole L. Bielefeld, born on August 18, 1944, in Kansas City, MO, passed away peacefully on July 4, 2025, in Merriam, KS, surrounded by her family and friends.

In February of 1975, she embarked on a professional career with B&V Credit Union, where her dedication and hard work quickly propelled her to the role of manager by 1978, and eventually to...

Jul 4, 2025

James Lester “Jim” Ruhlen passed away peacefully on July 4th, 2025 at Village Shalom in Overland Park, Kansas. He was born in Corpus Christi, Texas on April 23rd, 1946. He grew up between Conway, Arkansas and Powhattan, Kansas, with some early time in Hull, Massachusetts, as his father, Ralph Lester Ruhlen, pursued his PhD studies at Boston University, along with...

Jul 3, 2025

With grateful hearts for his life and deep sadness at his passing, we share that Keith Roger Taylor, 79, of Overland Park, Kansas, passed away on July 3, 2025.

Keith was born on December 12, 1945, in Quinter, Kansas. He spent his early childhood attending a one-room schoolhouse in Tasco, before continuing his education in Hoxie. He graduated from the College...

Jul 3, 2025

She is survived by two brothers; Joseph Stubler and Ray Stubler. She was preceded in death by her parents Joseph R. Stubler and Mildred I. Stubler (Holcomb)

The family suggests contributions to St. Jude's Research Hospital

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Jul 2, 2025

Jun 30, 2025

Gay Ann Covell, 84, of Overland Park, Kansas, passed away peacefully on June 30, 2025, at St. Luke’s South Hospital.

Gay was born on December 28, 1940, in Wichita, Kansas. A lifelong learner and passionate educator, Gay graduated from Baker University in Baldwin City, KS in 1962 and went on to earn two master’s degrees. She devoted her professional life to...