Obituaries

May 28, 2022

Norman L. Jensen, 76 of Overland Park, Kansas passed away on May 28, 2022, surrounded by his family after a long and courageous battle against cancer. He was the son of the late Florence (Hersperger) and Louis Jensen and was originally from Erie/Corry, Pennsylvania. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Jean (Measel) Jensen, his children Brett...

May 26, 2022

Robert E. Hansen, 85, of Overland Park, KS passed away May 26, 2022 at his home in Overland Park, KS. Bob was born April 22, 1937 in Hastings, NE to Everett and Constance Hansen.

Bob grew up in Hastings, NE. He attended college at Hastings College, UCLA and the University of Nebraska and received a bachelor's degree...

May 25, 2022

Mary Elizabeth Walling of Shawnee, Kansas, passed away on May 25th.  She was born in Breckenridge, Texas, the only child of Florance Hogue and Walter Riley Ayres.  Her father worked in the oil fields of west Texas leading the family to Denver City where Mary graduated from high school.  She entered Texas State College for Women (now Texas Women’s...

May 25, 2022

Rachel H. Chavez Hellebuyck, 80, of Overland Park, passed away May 25, 2022 with her loving husband by her side.

Rachel was born to Aurelio and Angelina Chavez on July 5, 1943, in Kansas City, Missouri.  After graduating from Redemptorist High School in 1959 she worked as a candy striper at St. Mary’s hospital.  Other jobs included...

May 25, 2022

Mr. Charles E. Porter, 78, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 25th, at home following a long illness.  He was born on November 13th, 1943 in Winding Gulf, WV, to the late Frank and Minnie Porter.

He was involved in the sheet metal trade for forty years.  He was very involved in the labor union and held...

May 24, 2022

Our beloved Joyce Ford passed on Tuesday the 24th of May, 2022.  Joyce’s passion for her family was unmatched.  She leaves her husband Marc, daughter Tracy Beltram her husband Kent Beltram and grandchildren Addison Leonard, Jack Leonard, and Spencer Beltram.  Family was most important to Joyce.  She loved being ‘Grammy’ and was so proud of and amazed by her...

May 22, 2022

Patricio Salgado passed away peacefully with his two daughters by his side on May 22, 2022.  He was preceded in death by his beloved wife Georgina Salgado, and his parents Gerardo Salgado and Eliana Gongora.  He is survived by his daughters Eliana Casanova and Isabel Salgado; his son-in-law Pedro Casanova; his granddaughters Michelle and Nathaly Casanova.

Pato...

May 21, 2022

Dr. Randy Lee Brooks of Leawood, Kansas passed away suddenly on Saturday, May 21, 2022 at the age of 77.  Randy was born in Wichita Falls, Texas to Gene and Eleanor Brooks (Frey) who preceded him in death.

As a young boy, Randy was fascinated by science and technology.  He specifically had a love for rockets and...

May 20, 2022

Colleen Hay Martin, age 96, passed away peacefully of natural causes in Lone Tree, Colorado, as her beloved son held her hand. Members of her family were present in the final weeks, days and hours of her life on Earth.

Frances Colleen Hay was born on April 26, 1926, in rural Gardner Township, Johnson County, Kansas. She...

May 20, 2022

Shirley (Smith) Musgrave, 87 passed away May 20th, 2022, at Olathe Medical Center.

Shirley was born AUGUST 6th, 1934, in Kansas City, Missouri and became the adopted daughter of her loving parents, Ray and Ella Mae Smith. She grew up in Emporia, Ks. She graduated from Emporia High School in 1952 and attended Emporia State University for...

May 19, 2022

Sharon Hayes “Shay” King Ashley of Overland Park died on May 19, 2022 — two days before the anniversary of her birth in 1941. She often shared marvelous stories of her parents Carl Hayes, Elsie Nuss Hayes; and of growing up in Hutchinson, Kansas. Shay attended Stephens College and the University of Kansas to become what she always later...

May 18, 2022

John Marshall Hutton

Marshall was born in Lawrence, Kansas on October 17, 1968 to Valerie & John Hutton, and left too soon on May 18, 2022, in Wichita, Kansas.  He graduated from Shawnee Mission Northwest and then attended Kansas State University where he graduated with an Associates Degree in Business. At KSU - Marshall was a part of Delta...

May 16, 2022

After living for several years with many complications from a serious chronic illness, Connie died peacefully, at home, on May 16, 2022, with close friends by her side.  She was preceded in death by her son, Christopher, her parents, and her sister, Theodora (Teddi) Fox Garratt.

Constance (Connie) Fox Rose was born to Frederick Fox and Helen Brust...

May 15, 2022

Elaine M. Gerlinger was called to heaven on May 15, 2022.  She was born in Wheelock, ND on June 24, 1925, to Leonard J. Bean and Jennie Garass Bean. She grew up in Williston, ND, and graduated from Williston High School. She attended St. Olaf College in Northfield, MN.  She met Ray Gerlinger in 1946 and they were married...

May 15, 2022

Vincent James Fasone of Overland Park, Kansas passed away on May 15th, 2022.  Vincent is survived by his loving partner Teresa Beckman and his brother and sister-in-law Michael and Kathleen Fasone. He is also survived by his daughter & son in law Louis & Kerry Christifano , daughter Tina Fasone, granddaughters Brooklyn & Carly Bohannon and grandsons Louis Christifano...

May 14, 2022

Joan Evelyn (Nelson) Hogue was born June 26th, 1932 in Liberal KS to RE and Ethel Nelson. Joan died May 14th, 2022 in Eudora KS. She grew up during the Depression era and lived a nomadic childhood. She lived in various places throughout Kansas, Oklahoma and Colorado. Soon after she graduated from Liberal (KS) High School, class of 1950, she married M. Norman...

May 13, 2022

JoAnn Harper, 85, died from Alzheimer’s at SeniorCare Homes, Friday, May 13, 2022.

She was born June 27, 1936, in Kansas City, Missouri, the only child to Irene Poulsen and Orville J. Lawson. In 1962, JoAnn Lawson married Gerald Harper. The two grew up together, attending Epworth Methodist Church nursery and Sunday school, E.F. Swinney Elementary School,...

May 11, 2022

An obituary is not available at this time for Terrance Vaughn Cooper. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

May 11, 2022

Maria Herrera one of God's special needs angels, was called home May 11, 2022.

Maria was preceded in death by her parents, Maria and Ezequiel Herrera, sisters, Ernestine Palos and Rachel Gorman, and brothers, Manuel, Albert, Robert and Alfred Herrera.

She is survived by her sisters; Beatrice Rodriguez, Rita Linda Khan, and Olivia Hererra, brothers; Louis and...

May 11, 2022

Sally Ann James, age 66, of Kansas City, Kansas, passed away peacefully Wednesday, May 11, 2022 in Olathe, KS after a long illness. Sally was born in Kansas City, KS on December 3rd, 1955 and was the second out of four children. She grew up in the Kansas City area and graduated from Shawnee Mission West in 1975.