Obituaries
George Sweetser
Aug 23, 2007
George Dean Sweetser, 64, Overland Park, passed away Thursday, August 23, 2007 at his home. George was born August 21, 1943 in Hepler, Kansas. He attend Girard High School in Girard, Kansas, class of 1961. George joined the Army where he served his country till 1967. He worked at Rylie Equipment Co. for 12 years. He was self employed as...
Mr. Paul Skjelbostad
Aug 23, 2007
Paul A. Skjelbostad, 42, lifelong resident of Overland Park, Kan., died Thursday, August 23, 2007, after a long illness. He was a 1983 graduate of Shawnee Mission South High School, attended Pittsburg State University and the University of Kansas. Paul worked as an Engineering Technician on many projects in Kansas and Missouri. Survivors include his parents, Arnold and Evelyn Skjelbostad,...
Mr. Robert Oakes
Aug 22, 2007
Robert Lee Oakes, age 77, Overland Park, Kan., passed on into the loving arms of his beloved wife Vi, on August 22, 2007. Robert was born in Kansas City, Mo., on October 30, 1929, to Harley and Ella (Wolcott) Oakes. He graduated from Westport High School in 1946. He was called and served in the army twice. He found and...
James Havlas
Aug 22, 2007
James Leon Havlas, 59, Raymore, Mo., passed away Wednesday, August 22, 2007, at home after an extended illness. Memorial services will be held Sunday, August 26, 2007, 1 p.m., at D.W. Newcomer's Sons Johnson County Chapel, 11200 Metcalf, Overland Park, Kan. Memorial contributions may be made to the family in care of the funeral home. Please take a moment to...
Mr. John Gagel
Aug 21, 2007
John W. Gagel John W. Gagel, 76, a retired business executive form this area, passed away Tuesday, August 21st, 2007 at his home in Green Valley, AZ. At his side were his wife Shirley and his companion dog Lily. He is survived by his three children, Pamela Gagel of Denver, Gretchen Gagel McComb & husband Dan of Denver, W. Kurt...
Doris Rickert
Aug 20, 2007
Doris A. Rickert, 89, Kansas City, MO, passed away Monday, August 20, 2007. Doris was born on November 8, 1917 in Yale, Oklahoma. She graduated from Seminole High School in Oklahoma. She was a member of the Worthy Matron of Easter Stars, President of the Council of the Blind Lake Stockon, and a lifetime member of DAV, VFW, and AmVet....
Mr. Kenneth Bowen
Aug 20, 2007
Kenneth Edward Bowen, 79, of Overland Park, Kansas, passed away August 20, 2007 at St. Joseph Medical Center due to complications from a fall and back surgery. It was the same day as his 59th Wedding Anniversary. A hard working husband, devoted Dad and the ultimate Grandpa-calm, humble, generous and markedly handsome were obvious adjectives to describe him. Ken was...
Florence Alexander
Aug 18, 2007
Florence C. Alexander 97, DeSoto passed away Saturday August 18, 2007. Graveside services will be 11AM Wednesday August 22nd at Johnson County Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be one hour prior at D.W. Newcomer?s Sons Johnson County Chapel 11200 Metcalf. Memorial contributions are suggested to Hospice Care of Kansas, 15329 W. 95th Street, Lenexa, KS 66219. Her husband William Whitney Alexander...
Marjory Roegner Wilson
Aug 17, 2007
Marjory Roegner Wilson, age 86, Overland Park, Kansas, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, August 17, 2007. Marjory was born on May 3, 1921 to John and Ruby Sweenie in Springfield, Nebraska. She married Harold F. Roegner, Sr. in Springfield and after his death, she was wed to Charles R. Wilson in Overland Park, Kansas. Marjory...
Mr. Russell Harville
Aug 15, 2007
Russell H. Harville, 69, of Overland Park, passed away peacefully at KC Hospice House, surrounded by family on August 15, 2007. Russ was born in Kansas City, MO on December 18, 1937, to Harold and Bertha (Schuble) Harville. Russ attended Northeast High School in Kansas City, graduating in 1955. He graduated from Central Missouri State University with a business degree...
Mrs. Betty Wright
Aug 14, 2007
Betty Jo Wright, 79, Overland Park, Kansas passed away Tuesday, August 14th at Overland Park Regional Medical Center. Betty was born October 19, 1927 in Broken Bow, Oklahoma. She was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. She was a devoted member of Syncopettes Dance Group. Dancing was her passion. She was preceded in death by her father, Jess Brown;...
Mary Paschke
Aug 13, 2007
Mary Adele Lamond Paschke ,79, of Stilwell, KS passed away Monday, August 13, 2007. Mary was born February 21, 1928 to Fred and Anna Skidmore Lamond in Johnson, KS. She was a graduate in the class of 1946 at Osage City High School. After graduation she and a close friend had a dress shop in Osage City before she went...
Mr. Ira Myers
Aug 13, 2007
Memorial Service: Ira R. Myers There will be a Memorial Service to honor the life of Ira R. Myers who passed away on August 13, 2007. The service will be held at 12:00 noon on Saturday, September 8, 2007 at the Faith Wesleyan Church. The church is located at 745 Pecan Point Road, Norfolk, VA 23502. A reception will be...
Ruth Reed
Aug 9, 2007
Ruth Hough Reed, 81, of Leawood, Kansas, passed away Thursday, August 9th, 2007. Ruth was born January 24th, 1926 in Abilene, Kansas. She graduated from Abilene High School, and also from St. Joseph School of Nursing in Kansas City, MO. She worked as a RN at St. Joseph Hospital, followed by a career as an industrial nurse at Armco Steel,...
Mr. Charles Rusnak, Sr.
Aug 8, 2007
Charles F. Rusnak Sr., 77, Overland Park, passed away Wednesday, August 08, 2007. Mr. Rusnak was born July 5, 1930 in Kansas City, Kansas. Charles Sr. was known as a loving husband, father, and grandfather, and a dear friend to all. He enjoyed his grandchildren's sporting and school activities. He made everyone smile with his comics. He never complained about...
Mr. Robert Boyce
Aug 8, 2007
Robert A. Boyce, age 67, Kansas City, MO passed away the Wednesday, August 8th, 2007 at his home. Robert was born July 25th, 1940 in Detroit, MI to Anton and Dorothy Goodson. He attended Cooley High School then graduated from the University of Detroit with a B.S. in Finance. He also attended graduate school at the University of Michigan but...
Mr. John Mackenzie
Aug 7, 2007
John Robert Mackenzie Sr. was born September 1932, in Manhasset, N.Y., to John Henry and Regina (Mahony) Mackenzie. Bob was a graduate of Haverford University in Pennsylvania. He served his country as both a Marine and Naval Seaman, and was a veteran of the Korean War. Bob continued his passionate service to the community, in business, with 47 years as...
Mr. Glenn Hunter
Aug 1, 2007
Glenn ?Pooch? Hunter, 82, passed away Wednesday, August 1, 2007. Visitation will be 2-3 PM, Saturday, August 4 at D.W. Newcomer?s Sons Johnson county Chapel, 11200 Metcalf. Funeral services will immediately follow at 3 PM. Burial in Johnson County Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials to Bethany Lutheran Church or charity of your choice. Glenn was...
Mr. Theodore Taylor
Jul 31, 2007
Theodore N. "Ted" Taylor, 65, Olathe, KS passed away Tuesday, July 31, 2007 at Overland Park Regional. Ted was born August 20, 1941 and was raised in Merriam, KS with three brothers and five sisters, by Leon and Faye Taylor. Ted married Lynn on August 3, 1986 and resided in Olathe, KS. Ted was employed by City Union Mission where...
Mr. George Young
Jul 31, 2007
Dr. George Robert Young, 82, of Lenexa, KS passed away July 31, 2007. Dr. Young was born March 9, 1925 in Monmouth, IL to Charles and Opal Young. He graduated from Crawfordsville, IN High School in 1943. After serving in the Army in WWII, he received a B.S. from Indiana University and a M.S. from Northwestern University. He completed his...
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