Obituaries

May 26, 2021

Roger Blake Fitch, age 85, of Overland Park, Kansas, passed away on May 26, 2021.  He was born on March 10, 1936 in Wichita, Kansas to Kenneth Charles Fitch and Louise McKibben Blake Fitch.

Roger married Sally Fay Dean of Kansas City, Missouri on December 26, 1971 at Christ Episcopal Church in Emporia, Virginia.  Roger and Sally celebrated...

May 25, 2021

Joseph "Smokey" Ensley passed away peacefully on May 25, 2021. Born in Bentonville, AR, Smokey moved to Joplin, MO with his parents, Harold Ensley and Oba (Tennyson) Ensley, when he was five years old. At Joplin High School, he was senior class president, head of ROTC, and captained the 1955 state champion basketball team. Smokey went on to play...

May 24, 2021

Thomas Trapp, 73, of Kansas City, MO passed away peacefully with his wife and children by his side on the morning of May 24, 2021. Tom was known for his strong work ethic. When he was 13 his parents said it was time to get a job. He began working at Chandler’s Flower Shop, eventually working his way up to —...

May 23, 2021

Dorothy D. Mulford, 98, died in her home in Leawood, KS, on May 23, 2021. Born in Council Grove, KS, she moved to Pampa, Texas with her parents, Newt and Marguerite Dilley, where her father opened a bakery during the oil boom. Needing efficient shipping as the bakery business grew, they moved to Kansas City. She graduated from Southwest...

May 21, 2021

Einar Swanson, 94, passed peacefully on May 21st in DeSoto, Kansas. Einar is survived by his wife of 73 years, Arlene, and his son, Craig and daughter in-law, Cheryn. He was preceded in death by his son, Mark, his brothers, Oscar and Darryl and his sister Alice. Einar was born in Bird Island, Minnesota, on October 8th, 1926. He...

May 20, 2021

With deep sadness, we need to share the passing of our daughter, Samantha Michelle Zech (Sam).

Sam passed away on May 20th, just after 9 pm. She was in no pain and passed peacefully in the presence of family and friends. We are grief-stricken but are taking comfort in that she is no longer suffering.

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May 19, 2021

Gillian Claire Moore “Jill”, was born Gillian Claire King on April 15th, 1944, in Lichfield, in the County of Staffordshire England to her parents Dorothy Jean, and Lawrence King.  Growing up she enjoyed holidays in the countryside with her parents, and brother, Peter King.

After leaving school, Jill studied in London where she met her first husband,...

May 17, 2021

Edith Marie Huhs, 87, went home to be with the Lord Jesus on May 17, 2021. Visitation, Friday May 21, 2021, 9:00 am @ Johnson County Memorial Chapel. Funeral Service will be held at same location @ 10:00 am. Johnson County Memorial Chapel is located at 11200 Metcalf Ave. Overland Park, Ks. 66210 Graveside, Friday May 21, 2021 will be...

May 16, 2021

Cynthia Ann O’Brien, 55, passed away May 16, 2021 at her home surrounded by family and friends.

Cindy was born on June 25, 1965 in Wichita, KS to Robert and Roberta Harris.

Cindy was a graduate of Olathe South High School, and went on to earn a B.A. in Communications with a Minor in Psychology...

May 15, 2021

Patrick Lee Maude, Shawnee KS – Passed away the week of May 9th. He was born on February 2, 1952 in Kansas City, MO. A fierce competitor in all sports and avid fan of the Chiefs, Royals and Jayhawks. He was known for his quick wit and the love of a good debate, it didn’t matter the side, he...

May 14, 2021

On May14th, 2021 Bruce Arndt passed away at age 68in his home in Overland Park, KS.  Bruce was born December 22nd, 1952 in Kansas City, MO to Eva and Russell Arndt.   He was preceded in death by this father Russell and his mother Eva and brother’s Charles and Paul.  He is survived by his nephew Derek in Texas and...

May 11, 2021

Margery (Marge) Bodine, Age 83, of Leawood, KS passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 11th, 2021 at St. Luke’s South Hospital.

She was born March 15th, 1938 in Kansas City, MO, the daughter of William and Margaret Poe. She was the oldest of three sisters.

Marge graduated from Southeast High School in Kansas City, MO...

May 10, 2021

Victoria Lee Freeman, 60, took her last breath on May 10th in Overland Park, Kansas.

Victoria was born in Germany to Claud and Betty Vowell.  Her father was active in the military, so she moved a lot but loved her years spent in Hawaii.  Her teen years were sent in Kansas with her grandmother Francis. The majority...

May 8, 2021

Sharon Kay Alexander, 75, of Overland Park, KS passed away on Saturday, May 8, 2021 at the Kansas City Hospice House.  Private Family Services will be held.  Sharon was born on June 7, 1945 to Don and Faye Alexander in Neodesha, KS.  She retired from a 30 year career with Hallmark Cards.  She was predeceased by her parents and...

May 6, 2021

Ruby Anna Duncan, 96, of Garner, KS passed away on May 6, 2021.  A Graveside Service will be held on Saturday, May 15th at Johnson County Memorial Gardens, 11200 Metcalf Avenue, OPKS at 1 PM.  Ruby was born on April 8, 1925 in Guide Rock, NE to Louie and Anna Kiehl.  Ruby was pre-deceased by her parents and her...

May 6, 2021

William “Bill” Solon Shurtleff, age 86, a resident of Anthology Senior Living in Olathe, KS, entered eternal life peacefully on Wednesday, May 6th, 2021.

Bill was born August 24, 1934 to Richard and Verna Shurtleff of Lebanon, New Hampshire.  He graduated from Enfield High School, Enfield, NH as Valedictorian.  Bill played basketball, baseball, football and little did...

May 5, 2021

Kathryn Thies, a loving and cherished mother of a large family, passed away peacefully at the home of her daughter Marilyn and son-in-law Tom on Wednesday, May 5th in Chesterfield, Missouri. She was preceded in death by her parents Thomas and Mary Waldron, her loving husband of 57 years, Frederick E. Thies and her sisters and their spouses Peggy...

May 5, 2021

Robert L. Sukraw 83, went to be with the Lord on May 5, 2021. Robert was born October 26, 1937 in North Platte Nebraska. He is predeceased by his parents John and Lula Sukraw and sisters Bonnie Sukraw Schrerer and Donna Sukraw Becken. He is survived by 7 Nephews and Nieces as well as several Great and Great-Great Nephews...

May 4, 2021

Merlyn "Joe" Raile, 82, of Overland Park, KS passed away on May 4, 2021.  Joe is survived by his wife of 59 years, Sondra; his son, Chris and his wife, Nancy and two grandsons, Truman and Owen.  Memorial service will be held on Monday, May 10, 2021 at 2 p.m. at Johnson County Funeral Chapel.  Inurnment following service in...

May 3, 2021

Chairyth Melander died after a brief illness on Monday, May 3, 2021 in Lenexa at the age of 88. Memorial services are planned at 11 a.m. Monday, May 10, at Lutheran Church of the Resurrection, 9100 Mission Road, Prairie Village, Kan. Services also will be live-streamed online at the church’s website. For a link, contact the church at worship@lcrpv.org ...