Obituaries

Nov 23, 2021

Timothy “Tim” Marc Gwin unexpectedly passed away in his home in Overland Park, Kansas on November 23, 2021. He was 68 years old. He was born in Kansas City, Missouri on January 16, 1953 to Bill and Shirley Gwin. They and his brother, Steven Smithers preceded him in death. Tim grew up in Prairie Village, Kansas and graduated from...

Nov 22, 2021

Bob Chase, 88, of Prairie Village, KS passed away suddenly and unexpectedly at his home Monday November 22, 2021.  He was born December 8, 1932 in Perry, MO to George and Agnes (West) Chase. As a youth, Bob hand set bowling pins and was a golf caddy at Indian Hills Country Club.

Following high school, Bob was...

Nov 21, 2021

Ronald “Ron” Franklin Goodwin, brother, husband, father, and grandfather passed away on the morning of Sunday, November 21st, 2021. Ron spent his last moments surrounded by family and passed with his son by his side at the Kansas City Hospice House, following a short battle with cancer.

Ron was born in Alton, Illinois on November 24th, 1940,...

Nov 20, 2021

Louanna M. Strong, 85, passed away peacefully at her home in Prairie Village, Kansas on November 20, 2021. Lanna – otherwise known as ‘Nana’ by her many grandchildren – was born September 21, 1936, in Ava, Missouri. She is preceded in death by her parents, Clyde and Doris Fleetwood, her brothers Ron and James Fleetwood, and her sister-in-law Phyllis...

Nov 19, 2021

William A. Floerke, 78, Lenexa, KS

To know loyalty & generosity is to know Bill Floerke.

Raised in a family of eight in Kansas City, KS, Bill was the fifth child of Agnes & Albert and sibling to Kent, Clive, Shloe, Schiela, & Sharil.

Amongst a family of athletes, he forged his own path early on developing an affinity for javelin throwing that began in high school...

Nov 18, 2021

Edith was born on February 6th, 1927 in Labette County, KS to Fred and Edna Palmer.  She married Carrol Martin Glendening, August 6, 1950.  Edith taught fourth grade at Edwardsville Elementary School in Edwardsville, KS for many years before retiring in 1989.  She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband of 68 years Carrol M Glendening, sister Freda,...

Nov 17, 2021

Harold J. DeBoer, 87, of Overland Park, KS passed away Wednesday, November 17, 2021.

Survivors include, one daughter, Beth DeBoer of Aurora, CO, son, Dean DeBoer of Overland Park, KS and son and daughter-in-law, Greg and Donita DeBoer of Overland Park, KS; grandchildren Matthew and Brandy DeBoer, Joshua and Natalie DeBoer, Angela and Stephen Spears and Teri...

Nov 16, 2021

Phillip Ralph Arnoldy, 79, of Overland Park, Kansas passed away November 16, 2021.

Phillip was born in Springfield, Missouri to Thomas Elliott and Eunice Elizabeth (Golden) Arnoldy, Sr.  He grew up in Shawnee, KS, and attended St. Joseph Catholic Church, St. Joseph Elementary and High School, graduating in 1960.

Phil attended Moler Barber School and...

Nov 16, 2021

With deepest sorrow, we announce the passing of Parker John Koerner on November 16, 2021 in Overland Park, Kansas.  He was born May 21, 2002 in Kansas City, Missouri, the son of Candice Johnene (nee Wright) and Bryan Matthew Koerner.  Growing up in Overland Park, Parker attended Blue Valley schools and graduated from Blue Valley West High School in...

Nov 16, 2021

Brandon passed away November 16, 2021, at his residence in Dallas, TX.  Brandon was born May 15, 1992, in Kansas City, MO to Greg and Tammi McCoy. Brandon graduated from Carl Junction High School in Carl Junction, MO in 2010, where he was a football player.  Brandon had numerous life long friends but also made friends wherever he went....

Nov 14, 2021

Marilynn Stock Hartis, 98 years old, passed away peacefully at St. Luke’s Hospice House on November 14, 2021.

Marilynn was born January 4, 1923 in Kansas City, Missouri to Verna and Arthur Stock.  After a very short courtship, Marilynn married the love of her life, Harry Hartis from Winston-Salem, North Carolina on January 11, 1947.   They shared...

Nov 13, 2021

Tony James passed away on November 13, 2021 at Kansas City Hospice House in Kansas City, Missouri.

Tony Mark James, the son of E.F. “Pete” and Ruth (Wikert) James was born on February 19, 1950, in Estherville, Iowa.  He was reunited with beloved family members on Saturday, November 13, 2021, at Kansas City Hospice House in Kansas...

Nov 13, 2021

Judith Ellen van der Merwe, of Overland Park, KS, passed away Saturday, November 13, 2021 at the age of 53 surrounded by family.  Judy is survived by her husband, Dave; her son, Marcel; her daughter, Chloe; and her sisters, Eurika and Janine.

Judy was born in Johannesburg, South Africa on December 21, 1967 to Jan and Claudette...

Nov 11, 2021

David G. Hall, age 65, passed away Thursday, November 11, 2021 in Wichita Kansas. He was born November 14, 1955 to James R. and Elaine M. Hall in Kansas City, Kansas. David graduated with his Doctorate of Dental Surgery from the University of Missouri-Kansas City and practiced dentistry in Wichita Kansas.

He was preceded in death by...

Nov 8, 2021

Samuel B. Elam, born on January 10, 1995 left unexpectedly on November 8, 2021. He was born in Kansas City, Missouri and grew up in Overland Park, Kansas. He graduated from Blue Valley High School in 2013. He attended the culinary schools at Broadmoor Technical Institute and at Johnson County Community College. He loved working as a pastry chef...

Nov 7, 2021

Merlin Clyde Harness of Overland Park Kansas, passed away on November 7, 2021.

Merlin was born November 28th, 1931 in Lincoln Township, MO to Henry Everett Harness and Nettie May Walkinshaw.

He was a loving husband, a fantastic father, a phenomenal grandfather, and overall, an outstanding man.  He loved visiting with family and friends and making any new...

Nov 7, 2021

Jane Letton Nettels died Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021. She was 87.

Jane was born to Mable (Kelsey) and Raymond Letton on Jan. 12, 1934, in Pittsburg, Kan., five days before her lifelong friend and future husband, Curt Nettels.

She graduated from Pittsburg High School and the University of Kansas, where she earned a B.S in...

Nov 6, 2021

Russell Warner Graff, 95, of Overland Park, KS passed away on Saturday, November 6, 2021.

Russell was born on a farm, 3 miles north of Riceville, Iowa, on August 23, 1926. He graduated from Riceville High...

Nov 6, 2021

Chen Lui was born in Changhai Xian, China. After marrying Chong Fa Wong in 1943, Chen graciously stayed at home to care for their four children, Frank, How, Kau Kwai, and Ling. In 1985, Chen and her family moved to the United States in pursuit of opening a restaurant and bringing Chinese cuisine to rural Kansas. Chen stayed at...

Nov 6, 2021

Our precious mother, Samira Michel Batrouni, who Joyfully devoted her life to her family and home, passed away peacefully in her sleep Saturday November 06, 2021, at the age of 88.

She will forever be loved and missed by her surviving children; her son Fadi and her daughters Ghada, Mona, Jinan, and Lina, and her five loving...