Obituaries
Maybelle Reinecke
Sep 7, 2021
We remember our mom, Mabe, in so many ways: * Developed strong work ethic from her rural upbringing * Motivated to become the first in her family to go for post-high school education * Embraced a career as a proud Registered Nurse * Volunteered her expertise during the polio epidemic of the late 1940’s * Married for 54...
Dr. James Trotter
Sep 5, 2021
Dr. James Bruce Trotter passed away on September 5th, 2021. Jim was a loyal husband of 47 years to Sandra Ensley, father to David and Leslee Trotter and devoted bah pa to Johnathan Trotter. Jim was the son of James and Betty Trotter, brother to Jay, Lee, and Mark Trotter and a beloved uncle to many.
Jim...
Gregory Vleisides
Sep 5, 2021
On September 5th, Gregory William Vleisides passed peacefully. He was 71 years old. Born on June 17th, 1950 to William Chris Vleisides and Irene Helen Vleisides, Gregory, the elder brother by 7 minutes came into the world with his best friend and beloved twin sister, Barbara Leigh Vleisides.
Like many twins they shared an unbelievably close bond that lasted...
Marvin E. Gall
Sep 4, 2021
Marvin was born February 24th, 1930, in Cameron, Missouri, to Raymond Silas Gall and Lola Beulah Gall (Paul). He attended Chillicothe High School before going to the Chillicothe Business College. Marvin attended college for two years before enlisting in the Air Force and serving in the Korean War from 1951-1954. He married his wife, Martha, while home on leave,...
David Kartheiser
Sep 3, 2021
David Wayne Kartheiser, of Overland Park, KS, passed away September 3, 2021 in the arms of his beloved wife and daughters.
Dave was born on July 11, 1961 in Aurora, Illinois. He attended St. Joseph Catholic School and Aurora Central Catholic High School. He and his family moved to Columbia, MO while he was in high school. ...
Dr. Jeanne Stevenson, PhD
Sep 3, 2021
Dr. Jeanne H Stevenson, PhD died at her home at Kingswood Retirement Community, on September 3rd, 2021. Jeanne was born Billie Jean Hackley on April 20, 1927 in Glasgow, Missouri, one of six children of Roy and Leona Hackley. Jeanne completed undergraduate studies at Kansas City University. She continued her studies at Iowa University where she met the love...
Honorable John Flannagan
Sep 1, 2021
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of the Honorable John Thomas Flannagan, who died peacefully on September 1st, 2021 in Overland Park, Kansas. He was 85 years old and lived a full and happy life. John was born November 22, 1935 in Fremont, Nebraska to John Joseph and Virginia Mae Flannagan. He grew up in...
Melody McKeever
Sep 1, 2021
Melody McKeever, 66, of Overland Park, Kansas, passed away September 1, 2021.
Melody Ann McKeever (Goodpaster) was born on November 10, 1954, in Kansas City, Missouri and attended William Chrisman High School in Independence, Missouri. She was an award-winning interior decorator and an accomplished furniture sales representative for 35 years. She was passionate about her profession and...
Officer Freddie Castro
Aug 31, 2021
Officer Freddie Joe Castro, 23 of Overland Park, Kansas passed away on Tuesday, August 31, 2021. Freddie Joe was born in Kansas City, MO. on November 4, 1997 to Michaela Robles and Joe Frank Castro (deceased).
Freddie Joe is survived by his mom, Michaela Robles; brother, Dominic Pacheco (Tiarra Soto); his sister, Marisa Castro; beloved nephew, Ashton and...
Julie Peterson
Aug 31, 2021
On the day of our Lord 31, August 2021, God called his faithful daughter Julie Ann Peterson, home.
Born at the Florence Crittenton Home in Kansas City, MO on October 4th, 1969, Julie was received with open arms by her thrilled and loving parents R. Lloyd and Wilma Peterson to their home in Overland Park KS.
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Gene Nelson
Aug 30, 2021
Gene Richard Nelson, of Lenexa, Kansas passed away on Monday August 30, 2021. He was an avid sportsman with a keen intellect and common sense approach to finance and the world. Gene was deeply devoted to caring for his wife and family. He was born February 28, 1927 in Smolan, Kansas to Emil Ferdinand Nelson and Blenda Pehrson Nelson....
Marie Clark
Aug 29, 2021
Leila Marie Clark, 89, Leawood, passed away Sunday, August 29th, 2021. Marie was born November 17, 1931 in Emporia, Kansas to Byron and Leila (Bennett) Cozad. She married her high school sweetheart, Charles, in 1954. Marie retired from Walz Tetrick Advertising after many years of working for them. Marie was a member of the Overland Park Christian Church for...
Bernice E. Harmon
Aug 29, 2021
Bernice E. Harmon, 88, of Olathe Kansas, passed away Sunday, August 29, 2021, at Cedar Lake Village. Graveside Services will be 10:00 a.m., Saturday September 4, 2021, at Oak Lawn Memorial Gardens, Olathe, Kansas.
Bernice was born to John and Minnie Murdoch on July 31, 1933, in Edgerton, KS. She attended Baker College before meeting and marrying...
Larry "Bear" Miller
Aug 28, 2021
Larry “Bear” Miller
Larry “Bear” Eugene Miller, age 55 of Stilwell, KS passed away Saturday August 28, 2021. He was born October 17, 1965, in Uniontown, PA, the son of Rita (Moore) and Larry Eugene Miller, Sr. After high school graduation, Bear entered the United States Marine Corps. He met his wife Kristi in...
Stephen Lane
Aug 28, 2021
It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Stephen Russell Lane at the University of Kansas Medical Center on Saturday, August 28, 2021. He was 68 years old.
Beloved husband of 46 years to his best friend and wife, Crista Lane.
Dedicated and loving father of Matthew (Holly) Lane and Jonathan...
Kitty Douglas
Aug 27, 2021
Kitty Walker Douglas was born August 14, 1927, in Dallas, Texas, and named Minnie Mary Crawford, to parents Ralph E. Crawford and Beatrice Marcelline Jolet Crawford. She legally changed her nickname to Kitty as an adult. She was the youngest of five children. Her father was a pharmacist in Dallas Texas, operating the “Indian Herb Shop” with the assistance...
Wallace Rach
Aug 27, 2021
Wallace Wayne Rach, age 92 went to his Lord on August 27, 2021. Wally was born on October 14, 1928 in Bartlettt, MN to Otto and Nora Rach. He graduated from High School and went on to Business School. He served in the Army during the Korean War. He married Shirley Wagner on June 20, 1953 and moved to...
Dewey Carpenter
Aug 24, 2021
Dewey Dale Carpenter, 96, passed away peacefully on August 24, 2021 at ComfortCare Home in Leawood, KS.
Dewey was born December 23, 1924 in Bigelow, Kansas, the son of John Dewey (J.D.) and Melissa (Fairchild) Carpenter. He graduated from High School in Pawnee Rock, KS. At the age of 18, he enlisted in the service for WWII and...
Carolyn "Kerry" Vanderhoof
Aug 23, 2021
Carolyn (Kerry) Sue Vanderhoof, was born in Springfield Illinois on August 3rd 1943. She was the eldest daughter born to Charles and Esther Davis. In the winter of 1968, she married John Vanderhoof. The couple were parents to three children Susan, Michael, and Sara. Later, they have been blessed with four grandchildren Lysle, Layne, Eade, and Hanna.
Kerry...
Louis Kinman, II
Aug 23, 2021
Louis George Kinman II passed away on August 23, 2021. He was born October 26, 1945 to Louie and Kizzie Kinman in Washington, D.C. He grew up in Gas City (Iola), Kansas, where he graduated from high school and attended community college. He continued his education but left just short of receiving his BA. Louie also attended school in...
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