Obituaries
King Roland David
Nov 22, 2023
King David, 59, Overland Park, KS, passed away on November 22, 2023 due to a combination of serious underlying medical issues, surrounded by family and friends. Despite the pain and his own stubbornness, King fought hard until the end because “why wouldn’t ya?”.
King, fondly known as KR, was born on November 17, 1964 in Amarillo, TX to...
Jenny Leigh Faircloth
Nov 21, 2023
Jenny Leigh Faircloth, age 45 left us on November 21, 2023 after a short illness to join her forever love, Jan Michael Faircloth. Jenny was born November 23, 1977 and raised and loved dearly by her parents, John and Jean Castoe.
Jan and Jenny were married on November 30, 2007 in Kansas City. Born to this union was Nelson Henry...
Ruth Ann Shane
Nov 19, 2023
Ruth Ann Shane, 84, Overland Park, passed away Sunday, November 19th, 2023. Ruth was born April 8, 1939, in Kansas City, KS. She graduated from Turner High School in 1958 and attended Johnson County Community College. She transferred to Mid America Nazarene University and graduated with a degree in Interior design. She was the owner of Draperies and Things in...
Sharon Hope Drake
Nov 16, 2023
Sharon Hope (Edwards) Drake, age 84 passed away at her home in Overland Park, KS on November 16, 2023. Visitation will be from 1 to 2 PM with service to follow at 2 PM on Saturday, November 25, 2023, at the Johnson County Funeral Chapel, Overland Park, KS. Private burial in Garfield, KS. Sharon was born November 18, 1938 in...
Rodney James Cavner
Nov 15, 2023
July 10, 1950, saw the arrival of a charismatic soul named Rodney James Cavner, whose legacy would be defined by his infectious laughter and extraordinary stories. Shortly after his birth in Clarinda, Iowa, Rod’s family moved to southern California. It was along these sun-soaked waves where his life’s journey truly began. Early on, Rod discovered his lifelong passion for...
Robert L. Howell
Nov 15, 2023
Robert L. Howell passed away peacefully at home with family in Leawood, Kansas on November 15, 2023. He was nearly 83 years old.
Robert was born near Rock Port, Missouri to Mary Dale and Frank Howell on January 15, 1941. He grew up in Rock Port, graduating as valedictorian of his high school class. Later he earned an electrical...
Dori Evelyn Born
Nov 14, 2023
Delores Evelyn (Dori) Born, 96, died peacefully at Aberdeen Village on November 14, 2023. Born on July 25, 1927, in Grafton, North Dakota, Dori started life in unique fashion – riding home from the hospital in the sidecar of her dad’s motorcycle. She was raised on a small farm near Niagara, North Dakota, along with five siblings. In addition to...
Ann Elizabeth Engel
Nov 13, 2023
Ann Elizabeth (Kirchner) Engel was born January 5th, 1946, in Kansas City, Missouri. She started school at St. Francis Xavier up until 3rd grade. After 3rd grade she went to Loretto Academy and graduated from there in 1964.
Ann married the love of her life, Daniel L. Engel, in 1970. Together they were blessed with two children and five grandchildren: ...
Jean Ramirez
Nov 10, 2023
Jean Ramirez, age 85, passed away on November 10, 2023. She was a caring wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend.
She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 61 years, Gus Ramirez. Together they enjoyed travel, dancing, cheering on the Jayhawks and the Chiefs. They treasured time spent with our family. They especially enjoyed trips...
Walter M. Linder
Nov 10, 2023
Walter Marcellus Linder died on Friday, November 10, 2023, at the age of 97 at Aberdeen Village in Olathe, Kansas. Walt was born on January 17, 1926, on the family farm in Axtell, Nebraska, the son of Walter Nathaniel and Myrtle Alice (Anderson) Linder. He was baptized and confirmed at Bethany Lutheran Church. Walt graduated from Axtell High School...
William Peter Midgley
Nov 9, 2023
William Peter Midgley, 86, passed away Thursday, November 9, 2023. Born May 8, 1937, in Kansas City MO, Bill was the second of three children of Kenneth and Ingaborg Midgley.
There will be a viewing at 1:00 pm with a funeral service at 2:00 pm on Monday, November 20th at the Johnson County Funeral Chapel, 11200 Metcalf...
Mary Frances Pippert
Nov 9, 2023
Mary Frances Deckwa Pippert, of Overland Park, went to be with her Heavenly Father November 9, 2023, following a lengthy and progressive illness with dementia.
She was born Mary Frances Deckwa to Wesley and Alberta Deckwa on July 20, 1936, in Clearfield, Kansas. She was the third of four daughters. She met her future husband, Ronald Pippert, when her family...
Lindy Lee Darby
Nov 9, 2023
Lindy Lee Darby, known to her loved ones as Lindy, peacefully passed away on November 9, 2023, at the age of 70 in Olathe, Kansas. Lindy was born on July 24, 1953, in Kansas City, Kansas, to Louise and Donal Shipman. Lindy was a life-long resident of Olathe, KS and graduated from Olathe High School.
In September of 1983 Lindy...
Jack Sinclair Keeney, Jr.
Nov 8, 2023
Jack Sinclair Keeney, Jr., born on September 17, 1962 in Kansas City, MO, passed away on November 8th, 2023 due to cardiac arrest. He was preceded in death by his father, Jack Sinclair Keeney, Sr. and brother, John Matthew Thayer.Jack attended Kansas University. He had many hobbies and interests including his beloved cats, drones, photography, art, and electronics. He was...
Beverly Jean Cook
Nov 8, 2023
Beverly Jean Cook was born on September 12, 1932, and lived a fulfilling life doing everything that she loved. She resided in Kansas most of her life where she always made the best out of every situation with a smile on her face.
Beverly later became Carla as she followed her dreams and became a belly dancer. She hit...
Dolores Mary White Simonie
Nov 6, 2023
“I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith”
2 Timothy 4:7
Dolores M. Simonie, formerly Dolores White, passed away on November 6, 2023. She was born in St. Louis, MO on March 12, 1940, and grew up surrounded by a large, extended family. She attended University City Senior High...
Jeffrey Wayne Sturkie
Nov 5, 2023
Jeffrey W. Sturkie, a beloved individual known for his caring nature and incredible memory, has passed away at the age of 68. Born on August 28, 1955, in Owensboro, Kentucky, Jeffrey lived a life filled with purpose and dedication.Jeffrey's passion for numbers and facts was evident from an early age. Throughout his career, he served as a scorekeeper for various...
James Michael Morgan
Nov 4, 2023
James Michael Morgan, 44, passed away on November 3, 2023 from a hemorrhagic stroke, in Lenexa, KS
Born in Westmoreland, Kansas, James was a beloved son, brother, colleague and friend. James was a very intelligent yet humble man. He began his career in computer engineering working for his father at Morgan Consulting Group until Tom's death in 2003. He continued...
Dale Wayne Harkin
Nov 4, 2023
Dale Wayne Harkin, of Overland Park, Kansas, born on April 25th, 1936, to the late Veva Maxine and William Owen Harkin, passed away at home, at age 87 on November 4th, 2023. He was born in Pleasantville, Iowa and graduated from Pleasantville High School in 1954. He is survived by his son Bradley Harkin and daughter-in-law Gina, and great-granddaughter Desiree...
Molly Jo Masquelier
Nov 2, 2023
Molly Jo Masquelier, 93, Leawood, passed away Thursday November 2, 2023. Molly Jo was born January 3, 1930, in Hartshorn, OK to William and Julia Woods. Molly was the previous owner of Care Facilities in Overland Park, Wichita and Scottsdale, Az.
She is survived by her Daughter, Katie McCartney; Son, John McCartney; and two grandsons: Jonathan McCartney and Michael McCartney.
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