Obituaries

Oct 5, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Carroll Jay Boylan, age 86, on October 5, 2025. She left this world peacefully, surrounded by her loved ones.

Carroll was born on June 26, 1939, in Lawton, Oklahoma, to Anna Jeannette Jay and Thomas Griffy Jay. During World War II, while her father served overseas, Carroll and her mother...

Oct 2, 2025

Oct 1, 2025

Steven Galen Steffens September 1, 1947 – October 1, 2025 Overland Park, Kansas

Steven G. Steffens, 78, of Overland Park, Kansas, passed away on October 1, 2025. Born on September 1, 1947, in Parsons, Kansas, Steve was the beloved son of Louise Steffens (Prairie Village, KS) and Orville Steffens (Tulsa, OK).

Steve grew up in the Kansas City area and graduated from...

Sep 30, 2025

On the feast of Saint Jerome, September 30, 2025, I bid farewell to my beloved mother, Gail Lee Sturdevant, who entered into eternal rest to the Lord, peacefully at the age of 89, strengthened by the Sacraments and surrounded by prayer.

Born on May 4, 1936, in Connecticut, Gail was cherished by her parents, nurtured by her grandparents, and adored by...

Sep 30, 2025

Yvonne McCoy passed away peacefully on September 30, 2025, at her residence in Belton, MO. 

Yvonne was born June 8, 1935, in Huntsville, AR. While her childhood was spent in Arkansas, her father always told her she would be their child to move away and not come back, except to visit. Indeed, Yvonne did exactly that! She moved to Wichita, KS...

Sep 28, 2025

Heinz Karl Wehner passed away on Sunday, September 28, 2025, at Advent Health in Lenexa, Kansas. He was born on October 26, 1930, in Lima, Peru and was 94 years of age. 

Sep 28, 2025

Son of Harry and Jetta Moore. He was raised on the Family Farm located north of Larkinburg, Kansas.

He graduated from Holton High School in 1957 and then attended Kansas State University earning a BS degree in Education in 1961. He was a member of the Kappa Sigma Fraternity.

Following graduation he taught school in San Diego, California before Joining the United...

Sep 27, 2025

Fern Louise (Connor) Bair was born November 18, 1937, in Webb City MO. She is preceded in death by her husband of 67 years, Thomas Bair, her father and mother Otis and Beulah, and her 5 siblings Jerry, Cecil, Donald Lee, Coleen, and Rosemary. Fern is remembered by her 2 children, Alison Bair and Brian (Tina) Bair, 2 grandchildren, Elijah...

Sep 26, 2025

Dorothy Bernice Blackburn

December 12, 1923 - September 26, 2025

Dorothy Bernice Blackburn lived a life deeply rooted in faith, service, and love. Her unwavering devotion to God shaped everything she did-from the way she treated others to the way she taught, prayed, and lived with purpose. To know Dorothy was to witness a quiet, enduring kind of grace—a life lived for...

Sep 25, 2025

Susan Mildred Bennett, 79, of Olathe, Kansas, passed away peacefully on September 25, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on April 15, 1946, in Lowville, New York, to John Parsell and Louise Harper. On February 14, 1976, Susan married the love of her life, Paul Bennett, in Fullerton, California. Together, they built a life centered on family, friendship,...

Sep 23, 2025

Geraldine Ann (Swenson) Perry, 91, of Overland Park, Kansas, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, where she resided at Tallgrass Creek.

Gerry was born on March 13, 1934 in Story City, Iowa and moved to Kansas City, Missouri as a young girl. It was there in grade school where she met her future husband, Larry Perry, and they were...

Sep 23, 2025

EDSON BRIGGS PARKER, III was born April 2, 1935, in Kansas City, KS, to Edson B. Parker, Jr. and Blanche E. (Smith) Parker. He passed away on September 23, 2025. Edson grew up in the 10th and Central neighborhood in KC, KS. His dad worked for the Rock Island Railroad, and his mother owned and ran the Chic Beauty Salon....

Sep 23, 2025

Suzanne R. Kasick 78, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away on September 23, 2025. She was a homemaker, wife, and best friend to her husband Jim for 56 years.

Jim and Suzanne met in high school and married at age 21. Everyone who ever met her just loved her. Although stricken with Rheumatoid Arthritis practically all her adult life, she never...

Sep 22, 2025

Lois Kitchen Buhlig, born on April 5, 1948, in Kansas City, Kansas, passed away peacefully on September 22, 2025, in Overland Park, Kansas. She was a cherished wife, mother, sister, and grandmother, known for her kindness and unwavering support of all children throughout her life.

Lois dedicated her career to being a paraprofessional, where she found immense joy in advocating for...

Sep 21, 2025

June Rose Dulle

June Rose Dulle, born on June 11, 1934, in Cowgill, Missouri, passed away peacefully on September 21, 2025, in Shawnee, Kansas, at the age of 91.

June graduated from high school in North Kansas City in 1954 and married her Husband William Robert Dulle on August 4th, 1956. June remained a devoted member of the Roman Catholic Church throughout...

Sep 20, 2025

Dorothy L. Dirksen, 91, of Mission, KS, passed away peacefully September 20, 2025.

Dorothy was born November 5, 1933, in Cabool, MO.

She is survived by her loving husband of 71 years, Ralph, 2 daughters Vicky Jansen and

Debbie Adair (David), 1 daughter-in-law, Yvonne Dirksen.

Dorothy had 7 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.

Dorothy is preceded in death by her son...

Sep 19, 2025

Lorraine M. Heidenburg of Olathe, Ks, passed away on September 19th. She was born on August 18, 1929, to Edward and Marie Heinrich of Buffalo, NY. On July 2, 1949, she married her high school sweetheart, Robert Heidenburg (Sweet OL Bob). They were married for 75 years. Lorraine was a Homemaker who loved working in her garden. She also took...

Sep 17, 2025

Curtis Gene Johnson age 75, passed on Wednesday September 17, 2025, peacefully at home surrounded with his loving family. Curtis was born on November 06, 1949, in Kansas City, Missouri to Marshall Jr. and Samella (Hays) Johnson. He was the oldest of two sons from this union (Michael T. Johnson). Curtis graduated from Lincoln High School in KCMO, and he...

Sep 17, 2025

Donald Burton vonWolffradt was born in Sayre, PA on May 27, 1936. He passed away on September 17, 2025.

He is survived by his wife, Helen, of 59 years, his two children Timothy vonWolffradt and Greta Ryan, his son in law William Ryan, four grandchildren Colin, Alec, Nick and Frank and three great grandchildren. He is also survived by his two...

Sep 16, 2025

Katherine Ann “Kathy” Sweeney

Katherine Ann Sweeney, affectionately known as Kathy, passed away on September 16, 2025, after courageously facing cancer. She was born on October 5, 1952, in Staten Island, New York.

Kathy was a woman whose warmth and kindness touched everyone she met. With her ever-present smile, she had a gift for making strangers feel like friends. She especially cherished...