Obituaries
Patricia Plake Keeney
Dec 4, 2024
Patricia Plake Keeney, 93, of Overland Park, Kansas passed away peacefully on December 4, 2024.
Born Patricia Jean Plake on May 17, 1931 in Tulsa, Oklahoma to Nancy and Frank Plake, Patricia was a woman of remarkable strength, intelligence and resilience throughout her life. She faced many challenges and overcame numerous obstacles with a steadfast spirit, maintaining a joyful attitude and...
Janice Elizabeth Peterson
Nov 26, 2024
Janice "Jan" Elizabeth Peterson, 88, Parker, Colorado, died after a brief hospital stay on November 26, 2024. Jan is survived by her daughter Karen Foreman (Lance), sons Paul Peterson (Toni) and David Peterson (Vonnie); six grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Jan also considered Ellen Mikkelsen (Flemming), a foreign exchange student, a part of her family. She was preceded in death by...
Terence B. Oliver
Nov 23, 2024
On September 20th, 1957, Terence Blane Oliver, better known as “Terry”, was born in Macon, Georgia to Marvin and Annita Oliver. Terry enjoyed artwork, academics and athletics—what he referred to as the triple A’s. He attended St. Peter Claver Catholic School with his siblings, Darryl and Marvita. As a young child, Terry was an avid collector of GI Joe toys,...
Mary Martin Coppenbarger
Nov 23, 2024
Mary Clarinda “Linda” Martin Coppenbarger, 86, went to be with her Lord and Savior on November 23, 2024, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Born on October 13, 1938, in Charlotte, North Carolina, Linda lived a life defined by faith, family, and service to others.
Linda married the love of her life, Charles Loren Coppenbarger, Sr., in February 1957 in York, South Carolina....
Edward G. Jennings
Nov 23, 2024
Edward Green Jennings, 81, of Prairie Village, Kan., passed away on November 23, 2024, surrounded by his family. He was born on June 28, 1943, to Edward Green and Mary Irma Jennings (Davidson) in LaGrange, Ga.
Ed graduated as valedictorian from Crystal River High School in Crystal River, Fla., before proudly enlisting to serve his country as a Navy Pilot. Ed...
John Peter Thiessen Jr.
Nov 22, 2024
John Peter Thiessen Jr. “I’ve led a sheltered life”.
John had a passion for Kansas City barbecue, 6ft blondes, the Huskers, white water canoeing, photography, the Kansas City Chiefs, New Zealand, red cream soda, Steamboat Willie, anything mint chocolate, daiquiri ice, talking like Donald Duck, his grand dogs, Ronald Reagan, magic tricks, and Pussy Galore; not necessarily in that order. He...
Jon Emil Kittleson
Nov 22, 2024
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Jon Emil Kittleson on November 22, 2024, at the age of 72. Born on November 5, 1952, in Huron, South Dakota, Jon lived a life marked by service, craftsmanship, and a deep love for family and friends. In 1971, Jon joined the United States Marine Corps, serving with honor...
James Robert King
Nov 21, 2024
James (Jim) Robert King passed away on November 21, 2024, at his home in Overland Park, KS. He was born on January 12, 1944 in Hutchinson, KS and was the son of Jesse and Edith King.
He was preceded in death by both of his parents. He is survived by daughter Julie and husband Matthew Wall and their son, Dylan and...
Marcha L. Pipes
Nov 21, 2024
Marcha Lujean Pipes, 97, passed away peacefully Thursday, November 21, 2024, at Village Shalom, having been comforted by close family members and friends in the preceding days. Marcha was born Oct. 10, 1927, in Barnard, MO., to Noma and Clyde (C.D.) Sawyers. She grew up in Northwestern Missouri and moved to Saint Joseph, MO, in 1943. She graduated from Benton...
Betty D. Waisner
Nov 13, 2024
Betty Waisner 90 of Overland Park, Kansas passed away while recovering from a partial hip replacement at Sharon Lane rehabilitation facility. Betty never was the same after losing her beloved husband of 67 years. God decided that they needed to be reunited and took her to her heavenly home on Wednesday the 13th of November 2024.
Services will be held at...
Sylvia J. Shepherd
Nov 13, 2024
Our mother/grandmother gained her wings as she flew to heaven in the early morning hours on 11/13/2024. She passed peacefully in her sleep. When the nurse came in to give her morning meds and she had already passed. The nurse said she thought that maybe she had a slight smile on her face. Maybe she thought 90 years was enough....
Craig Martin
Nov 12, 2024
Craig Martin entered the eternal presence of his Savior and Lord, Jesus Christ, on Tuesday, November 12, 2024. Though his passing was sudden, he was secure and ready in his faith as the family’s spiritual leader.
Craig was born on December 26, 1954 in Columbus, Ohio. He was blessed to have devoted and loving parents and quickly became the apple of...
Allen G. Taylor
Nov 11, 2024
Allen G Taylor passed peacefully November 11, 2024.
Allen was born in Kansas City, Missouri September 17, 1930. He attended Kansas City University attaining a degree in Accounting, and was a pilot in the United States Navy during the Korean War. Christmas Eve, 1955, he married the love of his life, Mary Lou Robards. They resided in Kansas City where he...
Sharon Kay Brown
Nov 8, 2024
Sharon K. Brown, surrounded by her family, passed away on November 8, 2024. Love was the defining characteristic of her life. Her family is comforted that in her final moments she was reminded of the impact of her love, how loved she was in return, and that, today, she is in the presence of infinite, divine Love.
Sharon was born on...
David "Dave" Dewey Prigel
Nov 6, 2024
With love and gratitude for his life, we share the passing of David "Dave" Dewey Prigel, who peacefully went to be with the Lord on November 6, 2024, at the age of 74.
Dave was born in Kansas City, Missouri on January 24, 1950, to Dewey and Yevonne (Brucker) Prigel. Dave was a graduate of Center High School, where he played...
Dora Anna Ruth
Nov 5, 2024
Dora “Dodee” Anna Ruth, 71, Lenexa KS died Tuesday, November 5th, 2024 at Olathe Health Hospice House from kidney failure. Funeral services will be 9:30 AM Saturday November 9th, 2024 at Johnson County Funeral Chapel and Memorial Gardens 11200 Metcalf, Overland Park, KS. Burial in Shawnee Mission Memory Garden, 23215 W. 75th St, Shawnee. Visitation will be from 8:30-9:30 prior...
Charles "Stew" Monnier
Nov 3, 2024
Charles “Stew” Stewart Monnier was born on November 26,1940 in Albany, New York. He passed away on November 3,2024 after a long battle with Lewy Body Dementia at 83 years of age. Stew lit up the room with his personality, had a great sense of humor, and a hearty laugh that could make anyone smile. He was loving and loyal...
Donna Hulen Thompson
Nov 3, 2024
Donna Hulen Thompson, born November 30, 1930, in Pleasant Hill, Missouri, to Willie Lee (Billie) Hulen and Harold Park Hulen, passed away peacefully November 3rd, 2024. She was raised in Kansas City, Missouri, by her divorced mother, Willie (Billie), alongside her brother, Harold Park (Hal) Hulen Jr. Donna attended Central High School, where she was a lettered cheerleader. Her early...
Dax Wilder Blattner
Nov 3, 2024
1,364 miraculous days. And love that will last an eternity.
On Sunday, November 3, Dax Wilder Blattner completed his mission on Earth. He was in control, at peace, and in the safety and comfort of his Dad’s arms. We were by his side every single step of the way. He is survived by his parents [Tyson and Danielle Blattner], his little...
Jan G. Jenkins
Nov 2, 2024
It is with great sadness the family of Jan Jenkins announces the passing of our sweet sister. Jan passed away on November 2, 2024, after a short illness. She was born in Kansas City, Missouri on March 19, 1949, to Ray and Mary Stewart Jenkins. Jan leaves behind her siblings, Julia Hiles (Jerry Mayne), John Jenkins (Bernadette), Jeb Jenkins (Maria),...
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