Obituaries
Harold Davis, Jr.
Nov 13, 2022
Harold Joseph Davis, Jr.; "Joe", "Papaw", and "Dad" to those who loved him, and he adored, joined his Heavenly Father on November 13, 2022.
Dad was born in 1942 and raised near Somerset, Pennsylvania to Nora Mae and Harold Senior. He joined the United States Air Force (USAF) to serve and protect the country...
Stacey Thomas
Nov 11, 2022
Stacey L. Thomas of Dublin, CA, passed away unexpectedly on November 11, 2022. A celebration of her life will be held Sunday, November 27 at 2:00pm at the Meadowbrook Park Clubhouse, 9101 Nall Avenue, Prairie Village, KS.
How do you briefly capture the life of an incredible mother, wife, sister, daughter and friend who loved fiercely and...
Alvin Burrows
Nov 10, 2022
Alvin Dwaine Burrows – age 93 passed from this world to his Heavenly reward on the 10th of November. Al (or Dwaine as he was known to many) was born in Fort Scott, KS on 23 Jul 1929, a son of Oscar M. & Beulah M. (Skaggs) Burrows. He was married to his wife, Mary Lou (Welch) in...
Robert McDaniel
Nov 9, 2022
Robert (Bob) McDaniel, 72 Owner/Operator of the Village Inn in Mission, Kansas passed away Wednesday November 9th at North Kansas City Hospital. A Memorial service will be held on Monday December 5th at Johnson County Funeral Chapel and Memorial Gardens located at 11200 Metcalf Ave. Overland Park, Kansas 66110. Visitation will start at 11:00AM and the service will begin...
Gerald Harvey
Nov 8, 2022
Gerald “Bud” Harvey, Jr., 79, of Leawood, passed away on November 8, 2022. A Memorial Mass will be held at 11am on Thursday, December 22 at St. Michael the Archangel Church, 14251 Nall Avenue, Leawood, with a reception to follow at the church. Memorial contributions in Bud’s name are suggested to the Dream Factory.
Bud was born...
Professor Asfaw Malaku
Nov 6, 2022
Professor Asfaw Malaku was born in Dessie, Ethiopia in 1932 (approximated) to Ato Malaku Adoye and W/O Enkenyelesh Dilnesaw. He had three sisters and four brothers. He got married on June 14, 1963. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, friend, renowned educator, author, and mentor to so many. He is survived by his loving wife of...
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...
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