Obituaries

Mar 16, 2026

James Joseph Coppenbarger Jr., born April 2nd 1945, age 80, of Overland Park Ks, passed away peacefully at Advent Medical Center surrounded by family. He is preceded in death by his wife, Elaine Louise Coppenbarger, his father, James Joseph Coppenbarger, his mother, Marion Coppenbarger, and his sister, Carolyn Trenolone. He leaves behind his brother, Tim Coppenbarger, his sisters, Lisa and...

Mar 15, 2026

James Lawrence Frans, age 89, passed away peacefully on March 15th, 2026. Jim was born December 10th, 1936. He was preceded in death by his wife of 61 years Marilyn Frans and his mother, Maxine Engle.

Jim is survived by his two daughters, Jill Youtsey (Phil) and Mendy Donnelly (Mark). He was a proud grandfather to Matt Youtsey (Amanda), Timothy Youtsey,...

Mar 15, 2026

Sharon Lee Wolcott (Smardo) was born in Hays, Kansas on January 14,1946 to Frederick Louis Smardo and Della Louise Smardo (Knop). Her early years were spent in Natoma and Plainville, Kansas. The family moved to Colorado Springs in the Summer of 1961. She graduated from Palmer High School in 1964.

After High School Cheri decided to pursue Beauty School. She graduated...

Mar 14, 2026

With faith in the Resurrection and gratitude for a life well lived, we announce the peaceful passing of Eleanor Lillian Muldoon (Lill) who entered eternal rest on March 14, 2026 in Shawnee, KS. She was 96 years young.

Lill entered this life October 6, 1929, in Parsons, KS to John Eugene and Marie (Owens) Crandon. She met Cornelius (Neal) Muldoon while...

Mar 13, 2026

Larry “Bob” Harris, 85, of Overland Park, Kansas, passed away on March 13th, 2026.

Bob was born on October 28, 1940, in Hutchinson, Kansas. A lifelong Kansan and proud Jayhawk fan, he was known to family and friends simply as Bob.

He began his career as a disc jockey in Topeka, spinning records for KTOP radio. He later transitioned into advertising sales...

Mar 12, 2026

Norman Kaye (Sam) Moore, 88, of Prairie Village, Kansas, passed away peacefully at his home in the Mission Chateau Community on March 12, 2026

Sam was born in Holton, Kansas on March 23rd, 1937. Son of Harry and Jetta Moore. He attended Carbon Grade School and later graduated from Holton high School in 1955. Sam spent his early childhood helping with...

Mar 11, 2026

Dwight W. Johnson, a beloved partner, father, brother, uncle, and friend, departed this world on March 11, 2026. He was born on November 12, 1955, in Flint, Michigan. Dwight's life was a testament to love, kindness, and unwavering dedication to those he held dear.

Dwight was the cherished son of the late Dwight Harold and Helen (Harewood) Johnson.

He was predeceased by...

Mar 8, 2026

It is with profound sorrow and tender remembrance that we announce the unexpected passing of Marisa Greene (Resendiz) on March 8, 2026. Born on February 23, 1997, at Shawnee Mission Medical, Marisa's life, though brief, was filled with love, passion, and an indelible spirit that touched all who knew her.

Marisa was the cherished daughter of Mary and Rolondo Resendiz, whose...

Mar 2, 2026

Ruth Ellen Hay was born on September 3, 1925, in Ava, Missouri, to Ray Baird and Queen Baird (Chaffin). Ruth passed peacefully on March 2, 2026, surrounded by the love and comfort of her two children, Sharon Beeler and Steve Hay. 

Ruth was a woman of quiet grace. She possessed a striking beauty that others easily saw but which she herself...

Feb 27, 2026

John Dennis Meyer, commonly known as Jack, was born on February 9, 1938, in Saginaw, Michigan. He grew up with three siblings, Kay Brown (Augusta, GA), who preceded him in death, Carole Solak (Little River, SC), and Steve Meyer (McKinney, TX) who both survive him.

Jack married the love of his life Marcia Creighton on January 24, 1959, also a resident...

Feb 26, 2026

Dorothy Kay Gulick (Hoffman), 81, of Olathe, Kansas, passed away on February 26, 2026.

Dorothy was born on November 25, 1944, in Kansas City, Missouri. She was a devoted mother, grandmother, sister, and friend whose life was centered on faith and family. A faithful member of the Nazarene Church, she found great comfort and joy in her relationship with the Lord...

Feb 23, 2026

John Patrick Burgess, 60, passed away on February 23, 2026, in Overland Park, KS. Born on

May 27, 1965, in Kansas City, MO, John lived a life defined by dedication, craftsmanship, deep

thought, and a genuine love for the outdoors and the people around him.



John was the beloved son of Helen Barnes (Gary) and Michael Burgess (Gaelen), all of whom

survive him. He...

Feb 22, 2026

Lawrence L. Selin, 93, of Overland Park, Kansas, went to be with his Lord and Savior on February 22, 2026, at Colonial Village, where he lived for the last seven years. 

Born in Davenport, Iowa on November 2, 1932, he was the son of the late Lawrence and Mabel (Hansen) Selin. He attended Bethel College in St. Paul, Minnesota for one...

Feb 19, 2026

Rodney L. (Rod) Hale age 73 after a long battle with cancer. He passed away this morning, February 19, 2026. He was born October 18, 1952 in Kansas City Ks. to Robert an Adelaide Hale who proceeded him in death. He is survived by his loving and caring wife, Susan Hale and and brother John Hale, stepbrother Brian Johnson, stepsister...

Feb 18, 2026

James Ronald Ross, 82, of Olathe, Kansas, passed away on February 18, 2026. He was born in Marshall, Missouri, to the late Hurshal and Irene Ross.

James lived his faith quietly, finding peace in scripture and hymns. His inner devotion guided him through life’s trials and shaped the steady, gentle spirit that so deeply touched those around him. He will be...

Feb 17, 2026

Janice Kay (Fromholtz) Balsinger, lovingly known as Jan, passed away peacefully on February 17, 2026, in Overland Park, at the age of 83.

She was born on January 25, 1943, in Joplin, Missouri to Nickolas and Margaret C.(Gangle) Fromholtz. Jan was raised in a faithful family, roots that shaped the woman she would become — steadfast in her devotion, generous in...

Feb 17, 2026

Feb 17, 2026

Patricia Ann (Bush) Wyatt — a nurse, a wife, a mother, and a passionate practitioner of the art of wonder — died February 17th, 2026, at Kansas City Hospice House, after a lengthy battle with endometrial cancer. She was 69.

A proud lifelong Kansas Citian, Pat was born on December 7th, 1956, in Olathe, Kansas, to Elden “Bud” and Lydia (Schneider)...

Feb 17, 2026

Ronald Joseph Barnhart, commonly known as Ron, was born on December 30, 1941, in Detroit, Michigan, to Joseph and Mae Barnhart. He grew up alongside his siblings, Thomas Barnhart, who preceded him in death, and Katherine “Kitty” Barnhart, who survives him.

Ron lived a life defined by devotion to his family, friends, patients, and to living fully.

He attended the University of...

Feb 15, 2026

Janet Marie Kennedy passed away peacefully February 15th surrounded by her family.

Jan was born September 2, 1938 in Cleveland, Ohio; the daughter of Joseph and Anna Soflkancs. Jan was a second generation American of Hungarian/Slovakian heritage.

She raised three children while supporting her husband's climb up the corporate ladder and was proud to have served as a volunteer EMT during the...