Obituaries
Linda Gaulding
May 2, 2025
"Her creativity knew no bounds, and her love knew no limits."
Linda Gaulding, 72, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loved ones, in May 2025, near Lenexa, Kansas. She was born in Topeka, Kansas, to Al and Lucy.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 28 years, William "Bill" Gaulding (d. 2005); her son, Magnum Gaulding (d. 2015); her parents,...
Melvin Lee Baum
May 2, 2025
Melvin Lee Baum was born April 3, 1962 to his parents Betty Lou Baum (nee Casey) and Clyde Melvin Baum in Kansas City. As a young child, he shared a home with his mom, dad, sister Angie, sister Sharon, and his uncle Ernest Casey, his “Uncle Boo.” In his formative years he lived in Kansas City then the family moved...
Robert "Bob" W. Honse
Apr 30, 2025
Robert “Bob” W. Honse, age 81, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 30th, 2025 in West Palm Beach, FL. He was born August 5th, 1943, in Beaver, PA to M. Wayne & Laura Honse of Uniontown, PA.
After earning his Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from the University of Virginia in 1966, he was Commissioned Ensign in the United States...
Peggy Ann Torno
Apr 27, 2025
Peggy Ann Torno passed away peacefully at her home in Maricopa, Arizona on April 27, 2025 with friends and her sister, Penny by her side.
Peggy was born in Conway, Arkansas on 12/28/1948 and moved to Kansas when she was a young child.
Peggy graduated from Shawnee Mission West High School and received a bachelor’s degree from Emporia State University where she...
Florence (Flo) C. Hayes
Apr 26, 2025
Florence C. Hayes, fondly known as Flo, passed away on April 26, 2025, at the age of 100 in Overland Park, Kansas. Born on June 26, 1924, in Kansas City, Missouri, Florence lived a remarkable life marked by dedication and hard work.
Flo spent an impressive 70 years working on her feet, a testament to her strong work ethic and resilience....
Sharon Alice Loeser
Apr 25, 2025
Sharon Alice Loeser was called home to the Lord on April 25, 2025. She was born in Spokane, WA to Air Force parents, moving frequently. Sharon Graduated high school in Clinton, MD where she loved to play the accordion. She then worked in Washington D.C. for a number of years. After moving to Kansas in 1967 she worked as an...
Tyler Robert Morrison
Apr 24, 2025
Tyler Robert Morrison, 40, sadly left our earthly world on April 24, 2025, after a brief illness. Tyler was born on September 21, 1984, in Wichita, Kansas, to George and Vicki Morrison, and was preceded in death by his younger brother, Travis
Tyler lived in Overland Park, Kansas, attended Blue Valley Northwest High School, and graduated from Kansas State University. He...
Sandra S. Allenbrand
Apr 24, 2025
Sandra S. Allenbrand, 82, of Spring Hill, Kansas, passed away on Thursday, April 24, 2025. She was born on November 27, 1942, in Muskegon, Michigan to Charles and Geraldine (Fischer) Kramer.
Sandy graduated from Olathe High School in 1961. She held numerous retail sales jobs from ALCO to Walmart to JCPennys.
Sandy enjoyed going out to dinner with her group of friends...
Rocky Groves
Apr 23, 2025
Rocky Groves, a beloved member of his family and community, passed away on April 23, 2025, in Lenexa, Kansas, at the age of 47. Born on June 8, 1977, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, he touched the lives of everyone who had the privilege of knowing him.
Rocky dedicated his professional life to the field of nursing, serving as a Certified Registered...
The Rev. Dr. Don Ehlers
Apr 21, 2025
Don Ehlers (born Donald Carl Ehlers) came into this world on Sunday, June 18, 1950, fittingly on Father’s Day in Sioux Rapids, Iowa, to John and Lavon Ehlers. Greeting him at home were three older brothers: Gerald "Jerry", Kenneth “Ken”, and Richard “Rich”. Their family was joined by three younger siblings: Karen, Kevin, and Mark. Don grew up on the...
Shirley C. McGee
Apr 20, 2025
Shirley McGee went to Heaven to be with the Lord and all her loved ones in Heaven on April 20th, 2025, Easter Sunday morning at the age of 84. She passed away peacefully at Trustwell Living of Overland Park with her friend Jill and several family members spending much time with her.
Shirley McGee was born in Maryville, Missouri on January...
Doris Klinock
Apr 19, 2025
Doris A. Klinock (97) passed away at Lakeview Village on April 19th, 2025. Doris was born on August 31st, 1927 in Crawford County, KS to Stella (Broughton) and Harry Smith. She grew up running barefoot around her family farm. Upon graduating from high school she moved up to Kansas City where she met her husband, Joseph I. Klinock. Doris always...
Ollie "Gene" Embry
Apr 18, 2025
Ollie “Gene” Embry, 96, of Shawnee, passed away April 18, 2025. Visitation will be from 1-2pm on Thursday, April 24, followed by services at 2pm, all at Johnson County Funeral Chapel. Burial will follow at Johnson County Memorial Gardens.
Gene was born on March 22, 1929 in Harrisburg, Arkansas, to Doctor Hunter and Bertha Mae (Eastin) Embry. He married Louise (Batson)...
Norene Mealman
Apr 17, 2025
Norene Nelle Mealman, 103, a former teacher, homemaker and mother in Kansas City, Kansas, died April 17, 2025 in Paradise Valley, Arizona.
Mrs. Mealman was born near Odessa, Missouri. She received a B.S. in Education at Central Missouri State University and a Master's Degree from the University of Missouri, Kansas City. She began her teaching career in the Rural Schools of...
Judith Anne Reece
Apr 16, 2025
Judith “Judy” Reece, loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and very special friend, passed away peacefully on April 16, 2025. Affectionately known as Nana, Mama Nana or Mama Judy, Judy’s legacy is one of love, creativity, and fierce devotion to the people she loved and the passions that brought her joy.
Judy was born on November 30, 1951 born in Salem, Ohio,...
Allan K Lewis
Apr 16, 2025
Allan K. Lewis, 91, Overland Park, passed away on April 16th, 2025 at Silvercrest with his family by his side. Allan was born in Topeka, KS to Clara and Warren Lewis. He is survived by his wife Dolores A. Lewis; daughters: Kathryn L. Gabler with John D. Gabler, Suzanna J. Smith with JR Smith, Ash Grove, MO; Brother, Mel Lewis,...
Barbara C. Johnson
Apr 15, 2025
Barbara was born in Edinburgh, Scotland on August 13, 1935. Her parents were Jean and James Masterton. She was the youngest of their three children, having an older sister Janette and brother John. She attended Corstorphine Primary and Secondary school and graduated with a certificate in Pitman shorthand writing, which she used to gain her first job at the Pearl...
Paul Sexton, Jr.
Apr 14, 2025
Paul Sexton, Junior, passed away in the early morning hours of April 14, 2025, at the Hospice of Olathe Medical Center. He was 94 years old. Sexton grew up in Meade, Kan., son of Paul and Lillian Sexton, experiencing in early childhood many of the deprivations and hardships of the Depression. His character was forged in those Dust Bowl years,...
Cruz Alvardo Perez
Apr 14, 2025
Cruz Perez, 90, passed away peacefully on April 14, 2025, in Kansas City, Missouri.
Born on September 14, 1934, Cruz lived a long and full life centered around family, laughter, and simple joys. He was a devoted husband to Rosa Perez of sixty-eight years and a proud father to his sons Robert Perez, Joel Perez, John Perez, Jerry Perez, and Cruz...
Sharon Carruthers
Apr 14, 2025
Sharon Carruthers, 82, Shawnee, passed away Monday, April 14, 2025 at the Kansas City Hospice House. Sharon was born on April 2,1943 in Moosejaw, Saskatchewan, Canada to Norman and Ruby (Petch) Brown. She lived in Canada until her twin sister set her up on a date in Boston with Douglas Carruthers. They were married 6 months later on June 7,...
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