Obituaries
Julie Lewis
Nov 4, 2022
Julie Ann Lewis, 64, of Littleton, Colorado, passed away November 4th, 2022.
Julie was born on August 19, 1958 at St. Luke’s hospital in Kansas City, Missouri as the first born to Gerard and Janice Lewis. She was raised in Prairie Village, Kansas and was a big sister to brothers Jeff and Jim and sister Jackie. Julie...
Joseph Waxse
Nov 4, 2022
Joseph A. Waxse, age 71, passed away November 4, 2022 surrounded by loved ones in his Olathe family home. Joe was born April 7, 1951 in Oswego, Kansas to Dr. I. Joseph Waxse and Mary L. Waxse (Poole), where he was raised with siblings David J. Waxse, Paula N. Waxse (Goering) and Sylvia L. Waxse (Mansfield). He graduated...
V.S. (Woody) Horstmeyer
Nov 3, 2022
V.S. (Woody) Horstmeyer, passed away at home on November 3, 2022.
Woody was born March 22, 1928, in Madison, Wisconsin. He was an Instructor in the Air Force, Flying the AT-6 and P-51 retiring from TWA in 1986 flying the 747.
Woody was an excellent craftsman building many boats, two airplanes and many violins. He...
Dr. Calvin Engelmann
Nov 2, 2022
Dr. Calvin Engelmann died peacefully on November 2, 2022. Calvin was born March 25, 1932, in Pawnee City, Nebraska to Reverend Alvin Engelmann and Martha Achenbach Engelmann. He moved at the age of ten to Alma, Kansas, where he attended Alma High School and graduated valedictorian. Calvin attended the University of Kansas for undergraduate (B.A., Chemistry, 1953) and medical...
Charles Reese, Sr.
Nov 2, 2022
Charles A. “Chuck” Reese, Sr., age 94, died November 2, 2022, to be with his Lord. A memorial service will be held 10:00am, Thursday, November 10th at the Johnson County Funeral Chapel. Chuck was born in Freeburg, Ohio on December 3, 1927, to Alfred and Mamie Reese. He was a longtime member and elder of the Overland Park Christian...
Sandra Purinton
Nov 2, 2022
Sandy Purinton, age 73, passed away peacefully on Wednesday November 2, 2022 at Goshen Homes in Olathe, Kansas. She was born on May 19, 1949 to Norman and Delores Beets. She was a graduate of Shawnee Mission West High School and went on to receive a Bachelor’s Degree in Teaching from Emporia State University and an Associate’s Degree in...
Annie George
Oct 30, 2022
Annie George, Nanathra House, Niranam, passed away peacefully on October 30, 2022, in Kansas, USA, with her family at her side. Born in South India in 1934, she was one of 4 children born to late N.D. Samuel and Saramma. Her brother, N. S. Daniel, sister-in-law Achamma Daniel and brother-in-law, George Varkey preceded her in death. She is survived...
Helen Burbridge
Oct 30, 2022
Helen Marie Burbridge, 95, of Overland Park, KS, passed away on October 30, 2022, after living a life blessed with family, community, and many friends.
Helen was born on May 9, 1927, in Osawatomie, KS, to Glen and Clara Alcock. She graduated from Central High School in Kansas City, MO, in 1944. She married...
Joan Jepsen
Oct 30, 2022
They are now Twice as much as 1/2 as much. Joan Clara (Zieman) Jepsen, 89, passed from life to life eternal in paradise on Reformation Sunday, October 30, 2022 at St. Lukes on the Plaza in Kansas City, Missouri. Mom was born July 27, 1933 in Chicago, Illinois to Otto H. Zieman of Chicago, IL. and Lillie (Schank) Zieman...
Edward Stang
Oct 29, 2022
My dear Edward (Stang) age 76 passed away at his home on Saturday evening, October 29, 2022.
Ed was born May 22, 1946 in Marysville, Kansas to Helen Mae Stang and step-father Edwin Stang. He graduated from Salina High School in 1965 and went on to join the Navy. He was a radioman on...
Richard Gardner
Oct 28, 2022
Richard E. Gardner, born to Fred “Bud” Gardner and Mildred Marie Gardner, died October 28, 2022 at 6:00 AM at the age of 78. He is survived by his wife, Beverly Sue (Old) Gardner, of 54 years, daughter Carrie L. (Brian) Pillsbury, his son, Scott E. (Lisa) Gardner, his sister Sandra M. McCune, his grandsons, Nicholas Pillsbury, Samuel E....
Paul McKie
Oct 28, 2022
Paul Stewart McKie of Prairie Village, Kansas passed away on Friday, October 28, 2022, at the age of 93.
He was a cattle rancher, whose Tailgate Ranch won the National Finals Ranch Rodeo in 1992 and was The Beef Improvement Federation Beef Producer of the year in 2003. Paul was the last volunteer President...
Marjorie Horlick
Oct 27, 2022
Marjorie M Horlick 81 Overland Park, Kansas passed away October 27, 2022. A graveside service will be held Saturday, November 5th at 11:00 am Johnson County Memorial Garden 11200 Metcalf Ave. A celebration of life will follow at 5512 W. 144th St., Overland Park, Kansas. Memorial contributions can be made to Monarch Hospice, 7451 Switzer Rd., Suite 100, Shawnee...
Robert VanLandingham
Oct 27, 2022
Robert William VanLandingham died October 27, 2022. Born in Morgantown, West Virginia September 20, 1932, Bob celebrated his 90th birthday with his children, grandchildren, his brother, Tom, and other extended relatives. Bob was never happier than surrounded by his family. In fact, his last day in the hospital Bob called a "party" as so many people gathered to be...
Charles Carlsen
Oct 26, 2022
Charles James Carlsen was surrounded by his loving family when he peacefully passed away on October 26, 2022.
His 83 years on this earth were well spent. “Chuck” married his high school sweetheart, Linda, and over the course of 66 years together they served and supported numerous institutions, communities, charities, and individuals. The list...
Mira Bertolino
Oct 26, 2022
Mira Bella Bertolino, age 17, born June 28, 2005, beloved daughter, sister, granddaughter, niece and cousin, passed away on October 26, 2022. She is survived by her father and mother, Marc and Sarah, brothers Elias and Jonah, and countless other family and friends who loved and adored her immensely. Mira loved walks, especially when she hit the speed bumps and...
Aleene Izard
Oct 26, 2022
Aleene Izard, 97 of Lenexa Kansas passed away Wednesday October 26. Born July 2, 1925, Aleene, a long time Kansas City resident was proceeded in death by her husband Leslie Izard in 2010 and sisters Virginia Nicely and Nellie Foster.
Aleene is survived by son Bob(Terri), Mission KS and daughters Donna Spradley (Ron) and Deborah Izard all...
Mamie Bayless
Oct 24, 2022
Mamie Edna Bayless, 96, passed away peacefully at her home in Overland Park, Kansas on October 24, 2022. She was born in Lexington, Kentucky on May 15th, 1926 to Oscar and Katherine Wilson. Mamie graduated from Dunbar High School in Lexington, Kentucky in 1944. After high school Mamie moved to Washington D.C to work as a secretary for...
Warren Vosler
Oct 24, 2022
Warren Frederick Vosler, age 87, of Prairie Village, Kansas, passed away Monday, October 24, 2022. Warren was born May 11, 1935, in Council Bluffs, Iowa. From his humble beginnings, he joined the Navy and served 3 years. Following his service, he attended and graduated from Iowa State University with a double degree in Civil Engineering and Building Construction. Following...
Barbara (Bobbe) Benton
Oct 24, 2022
Barbara (Bobbe) Jean Benton (nee Wilson), 94, passed away peacefully surrounded by family and love on October 24, 2022.
Bobbe was born in Topeka on October 8th, 1928 to Ralph and Edna Wilson (nee Colvin). She attended Shawnee Mission High School (North) where she met the love of her life, Bob. Bob and Bobbe were married in...
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