Obituaries

Jun 9, 2021

Dorothy Piccirillo, 92, of Lee’s Summit, MO, passed away on June 9, 2021 surrounded by her family. She leaves behind four daughters and their spouses; Linda and John Nelson of Kansas City, Cyndy and Dave Blake of Fairfax, VA, Cheryl and Brad Woodford of Lee’s Summit and Lisa and Kelly Thornburg of Longmont, CO. Ten grandchildren; Zac Nelson and...

Jun 9, 2021

Jack Krueger, 93, of Lee’s Summit, Missouri, died peacefully at home on Wednesday, June 9, 2021. He was born November 20, 1927, in Elm Creek, Nebraska to the late Paul Krueger and Edna (Miller) Krueger Lantz.

Jack was a strong farm boy who grew up in Elm Creek, Nebraska, where he graduated from high school. He married...

Jun 8, 2021

Kathryn E. Smith (Kathy) passed away on June 8, 2021, at the age of 73, with her beloved husband, James M. Smith (Jim), by her side. Kathy was born on March 17, 1948, in Washington, D.C. to Betty and Charles Berry. Kathy and Jim were married on June 3, 1982, and moved to Stilwell, Kansas where they enjoyed many...

Jun 6, 2021

Gayle Van Auken, age 78, passed away peacefully in her Shawnee, Kansas home June 6, 2021.

Gayle was born May 17, 1943 in Chicago, Illinois to her loving parents Harold and Dorothy Jensen. Chicago remained her home until she graduated from Lindblom Technical High School as the class valedictorian in 1961.

After high school, Gayle...

Jun 6, 2021

Galen was born to Ralph E. and Ada Ford December 8, 1932.  He graduated from Kansas City Central High School in 1949 and received a BS degree in chemistry from Central Missouri State College (now University of Central Missouri) in 1954, followed by an MBA degree from Missouri University at Columbia.  He married Diana June Burr on June 4,...

Jun 4, 2021

We are saddened by the loss of our beloved Rev. David Fergus With who passed away Friday, June 4, 2021 at the age of 83.  He was predeceased by his parents, Fergus With and Beatrice With. David is survived by his wife, Nancy With and three children and spouses, Randal and Roberta With, Thomas and Jill With and Jeannie...

Jun 4, 2021

Marjorie J. Rensenhouse passed away on June 4, 2021 at the age of 103. Marge was born of January 22, 1918 in Fort Wayne, Indiana to Nina and Lawrence Dennis. She met her husband, Proctor D. Rensenhouse (Jim), while working as a secretary in Fort Wayne. Marge and Jim made their home in Kansas City and later in Prairie...

Jun 4, 2021

James J. (Jim) Reimbold, 87, Stilwell, KS, entered the gates of Heaven and rejoined his wife and best friend of 64 years, Jimmy Joy Reimbold and his son, Richard J. Reimbold.

Jim was born July 19, 1933, in Kansas City, MO to James Jerome Reimbold, Sr. and Mary Margaret (Forster) Reimbold.   He graduated from Bishop Lillis Catholic...

Jun 3, 2021

Karen Irene Stroud, age 82 of Roeland Park, KS passed away on June 3, 2021 at her residence.  Funeral services will be held 10:00 a.m. Monday, June 14, 2021 at Johnson County Funeral Chapel, located at 11200 Metcalf Ave.  Burial will be held at Johnson County Memorial Gardens, and will immediately take place after the funeral.  Visitation will be...

Jun 3, 2021

Mark Kendall McWherter of Olathe, Kansas passed peacefully away on June 3, 2021.  He was born on September 9, 1958 to Thomas James McWherter and Norma Mae (Knewtson) McWherter in Coffeyville, Kansas.

Mark attended Coffeyville public schools and earned a Masters of Business Administration from Pittsburg State University in 1981.   Mark earned the Boy Scouts of America...

Jun 2, 2021

Georgina Salgado passed away peacefully with family by her side on June 2, 2021.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Ernesto Olmos and Florinda Miranda; her daughter Margarita Salgado, her brothers Ernesto, Hernan and Rene and her sister Margarita Olmos. She is survived by her husband of 57 years, Patricio Salgado; her daughters Eliana Salgado, her son-in-law-law, Pedro Casanova, and  Isabel...

Jun 2, 2021

Bernard “Neal” McCollum was born on September 1, 1929, in New Boston, Missouri to Theodore Roosevelt and Naomi Evelyn (Davis) McCollum. He passed away peacefully in his sleep at home on June 2, 2021, in Independence, Missouri. Neal was a successful entrepreneur and lived a very full and colorful life, always looking for ways to be of service to...

Jun 2, 2021

Neil B. Bell, Celebration of Life

Neil was born on Sunday, November 22, 1925 at the family home in Arkansas City, Kansas to Roy and Helen Bell.  His older brother Gene was two and a half years old when he was born and his younger brother Denny was born seven years later.  As a boy he enjoyed playing baseball, marbles, cards, and in the evening he listened to his favorite...

Jun 2, 2021

Irene L. Beard age 97, went to be with the Lord on June 2, 2021. Irene was born December 6, 1923, in Overland Park, KS. She was predeceased by her husband William R. Beard of Stanley, Kansas. She is survived by her sons Bradley L. Beard and his wife Kelly of Kearney, Mo, William E. Beard and his wife...

Jun 1, 2021

With deep sadness, we share the passing of Danny Lee Duran, Jr. He passed away unexpectedly on June 1st, just after 9:00am.

Danny was born on December 8th, 1979 (41), in Loving, New Mexico. Danny was a devoted husband and father and is survived by his wife Emily, daughter Lille (12), and sons Beckham (9) and Kingston...

Jun 1, 2021

David Allen Ingle 69, Olathe, Ks passed away June 1st 2021. David was born at Fort Leavenworth, Ks on October 29th, 1951 to Jessie O. Ingle and Norma J. (Newson) Ingle. He attended Olathe schools and later graduated high school in Gulf Port, MS in 1969. He retired from the City of Olathe after 32 years and then worked for...

May 31, 2021

Jacelyn McQueary, Prairie Village, Kansas, passed away Monday, May 31, 2021.  A memorial service will be held at 10am on Saturday, June 12, 2021 at the Johnson County Funeral Chapel 11200 Metcalf, Overland Park, Kansas where the family will receive friends from 9-10am prior to the service.

Jackie was born April 4, 1939, in Detroit, Michigan, to...

May 29, 2021

William Joseph Winslow was born October 12, 1955 in St. Louis, MO and passed away May 29, 2021.  Bill’s family moved to Overland Park when he was a seventh grader, and that year he met Diana Beeler, whom he married in 1979.

Bill’s degree from KU in international economics led him to a career as a sales...

May 28, 2021

Born in St. Louis, Missouri, on September 20, 1955, Mark Dmytryk grew up in Webster Groves and attended Mary, Queen of Peace Grade School and St. John Vianney High School. He was precocious and passionate about three things: musical theatre, his friends and his pets.

Mark studied acting and directing at The Conservatory of Theatre Arts at...

May 27, 2021

Beverly Ann (Mann) Bilyeu of Leavenworth, Kansas passed away peacefully at Saint Luke’s Hospital with all of her family at her side on May 27th, 2021.  Beverly was born on 27 December 1938 in Independence, Missouri the daughter of Merrill and Bertha Mann.

Beverly was known throughout her life for her beauty and style.  She graduated from...