Obituaries

Ralph Winston

Ralph Winston

Jun 27, 2021

Ralph Winston, 65, of Olathe, Kansas, passed away on June 27, 2021 surrounded by family. He was born to parents Del and Diana Winston, on February 22, 1956 in Norfolk, Virginia. Ralph spent a majority of his early life in Osborn, Missouri graduating from Osborn High School and received a degree in Business from Northwest Missouri State. Living a...

Harry William Grider

Harry William Grider

Jun 26, 2021

Harry William Grider, 84, of Olathe, KS, passed away on June 26th.

Harry was born to Francis Cecil and Georgia Grider on September 10, 1936, in Bismarck, MO. He graduated from Bonner Springs High School in 1955. Upon graduation he worked in various jobs around Bonner Springs, before landing at Western Electric/AT&T in Merriam, KS. Harry joined...

Chris Patrick Mitchell

Chris Patrick Mitchell

Jun 26, 2021

Surrounded by his loving family, Chris Patrick Mitchell was freed from pancreatic cancer on June 26, 2021, and went home to be with the Lord.

Born in New Castle, Indiana on February 14, 1965, Chris grew up in Connersville and was a 1983 graduate of Connersville High School.  Chris was a gentle giant, a proud “girl dad”,...

Erna C. Burns

Erna C. Burns

Jun 25, 2021

Erna C. Burns passed away at the age of 97 in the comfort of her home on Friday, June 25, 2021, with her niece and family friend at her side.

Erna was a friendly, fun-loving and adventurous spirit who made friends everywhere she went. Born in Germany and living through World War 2 as a young woman,...

Robert Juhn

Robert Juhn

Jun 24, 2021

Robert Warren Juhn, age 88 of Overland Park Kansas passed away on June 24th, 2021 at Brookdale of Overland Park.  He was born December 12th, 1932 in Kansas City Missouri. He graduated from Manual Vocational School in Kansas City.  He worked at Pitney Bowes for 40 years as a service technician. Bobby had a knack for fixing just about...

Joan Nordquist

Joan Nordquist

Jun 24, 2021

Joan Carol Nordquist on June 24, 2021, passed away at Villa St. Francis at age 82 with her loving family by her side.

Joan was an interior designer and talented color coordinator.  She was employed years ago with an interior design business in Mission, Kansas called Booker’s Decorating Center where she gained many good friends. Several years later...

Robert Juhn

Robert Juhn

Jun 24, 2021

An obituary is not available at this time for Robert W. Juhn. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Robert Miller

Robert Miller

Jun 22, 2021

Bob was born in Springfield, Illinois to Emory and Clara Miller.  He is preceded in death by his parents, wife Carol, stepfather John Sharp, sister Jane Fields, son in law Stephen Boyd, stepson Karl Knox and step grandson Kyle.

Bob is survived by his wife, Shirley, children Bobbi (Samuel), Brad, and Terri, three stepchildren Cindy, Cheryl, and...

Barbara J. Knight

Barbara J. Knight

Jun 21, 2021

Barbara Jean Knight, 78, passed away unexpectedly at her home in Kansas City, Missouri on June 21, 2021.

She was born April 5,1943 in Kansas City Missouri to Lawrence and Altha Johnson. After graduating from Shawnee Mission North High School, she married John Knight and together they raised four children. She was an avid reader, loved to...

Beverly Lindblom

Beverly Lindblom

Jun 20, 2021

Beverly Gale Lindblom, age 97, passed away at the Healthcare Resort of Olathe on Sunday, June 20th.  She was born in Coleharbor, ND in 1924 as the daughter of Carl and Christina Carlson.  She is survived by her two children, Peggy James and Craig Danielson, five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

Beverly had been a member of Prairie...

Judith LeManske

Judith LeManske

Jun 18, 2021

Judith E. (McTaggart) LeManske (84), Overland Park, KS peacefully passed away on Friday, June 18, 2021 after a long battle with cancer. A celebration of life and graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on July 3, 2021, at Johnson County Memorial Gardens, 11200 Metcalf Ave., Overland Park, KS 66210. In lieu of flowers the family suggests contributions...

Ellis Richardson

Ellis Richardson

Jun 18, 2021

Ellis Ray Richardson of Overland Park, Kansas peacefully left his painful earthly body on June 18, 2021 after a ten month battle with metastatic Cancer.  Ellis went home to be with his heavenly Father and those that preceded him in death, where there is no more pain, tears, and death.

Ellis was born July 19, 1942 to...

Dean Grogger

Dean Grogger

Jun 16, 2021

Dean was born in Topeka, Kansas, to Tom and Elizabeth Grogger. He was educated in Topeka Public Schools, after which he entered the University of Kansas.

His education was interrupted by the Korean War, where he served in the USAF as a pilot.

His most enjoyable professional position was as Senior Mortgage Counselor with Capital...

Nancy Hansford

Nancy Hansford

Jun 15, 2021

Nancy Jane Hansford left this world peacefully on June 15th, 2021.  Born to David (Miles) and Grace Colby in Brooklyn, New York on February 14,1933, Nancy was always thought of as our family’s Valentine.  She graduated from East High School and Research School of Nursing.  She devoted her life to her family and took great pride in her profession...

Esther Cramer

Esther Cramer

Jun 15, 2021

Ester Cramer, 100, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away at her residence, Kingswood Assisted Living Facility on June 15, 2021.

A graveside service will be held at 3:00 PM June 25, 2021, at Johnson County Memorial Gardens, 11200 Metcalf Ave., Overland Park, KS  66210

We welcome you to leave fond memories and condolences for the...

William (Bill) Fay

William (Bill) Fay

Jun 15, 2021

William Allan Fay, age 81, of Overland Park, KS., passed away June 15, 2021, at St. Luke's Hospital, Kansas City, MO.

Bill was born August 22, 1939, in Kenosha, WI, son of Clinton E. and Selma Lenz Fay, and married Barbara Lee Fay, May 6, 1961 at St. Mary's Episcopal Church, Knoxville, IL.  The couple moved to...

Lila Jane Stites

Lila Jane Stites

Jun 14, 2021

Lila Jane Stites, 83, passed away on June 14, 2021 in a rehabilitation facility following a long hospitalization.

Lila was born February 19, 1938 in Wakefield, Nebraska to Martin Gilmore Etchenkamp and Neoma Amanda Walter Echtenkamp. Following high school, she moved to Chicago to pursue an education in nursing at St. Luke’s. While attending nursing school, Lila...

Robert Hix

Robert Hix

Jun 14, 2021

Robert Blane Hix, 41, went home to join the Lord on June 14, 2021 after a sudden illness.  He was born on October 25, 1979, to Keith and Sherry Hix.  Robert grew up in Merriam, KS and attended South Park Elementary School and Shawnee Mission North High School.  Robert married the love of his life, Megan, in June, 2007....

Don Simpson

Don Simpson

Jun 14, 2021

Don was the beloved patriarch of the Simpson family. He was a loving husband, dad, grandpa and Chiefs’ fan. He was born and raised in Detroit to two loving parents, Charles and Henrietta (Cunov) Simpson. Don met Ellen when he drove to Richard’s Drive-In in his ‘58 Chevy Impala convertible. The two love birds were married Aug. 27, 1960...

Ron Tate

Ron Tate

Jun 10, 2021

Ronald G. Tate, 84, of Overland Park, KS, passed away on June 10 with family by his side.

Ron was born to Max and Sylvia Keller Tate on Aug. 14, 1936, in Guion, Ark. He graduated from Bonner Springs High School in 1954. He was the first basketball player in BSHS history to score over 1,000 points,...