Douglas Brian Sikkel
Jan 23, 2026
Douglas Brian Sikkel, 78, of Overland Park, Kansas, passed away peacefully at his residence on Friday, January 23, 2026.
Born on April 20, 1947, in Holland, Michigan, Doug was the beloved son of Peter Cornelius Sikkel and Adriana Westrate.
Doug dedicated his life to craftsmanship and education as both a skilled home builder and a devoted professor. Beyond his professional accomplishments, he...
Brian Scott Watkins
Jan 23, 2026
Brian Scott Watkins, 55, of Overland Park, Kansas, passed away in the comforting presence of his family on January 23, 2026, after a long and courageous battle with stage 4 lymphoma.
Born on January 12, 1971, in Lexington, Kentucky, Brian was the beloved son of Jerry and Sally Watkins and proud big brother to Greg Watkins. He built a beautiful life...
Patricia L. Hogan
Jan 22, 2026
Patricia Louise Hogan, age 90, of Overland Park, Kansas, passed away peacefully on January 22, 2026.
Patricia was born on August 9, 1935, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to James Dimmit Williamson and Mary June Becker Williamson. She was preceded in death by her parents; her brother, Kenneth Williamson; her son, James Noland Burrus; and her husbands, Rufus Bell Burrus II and Joe...
Thomas Carl Train
Jan 22, 2026
Thomas “Tom” Train, age 83, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 22, 2026,
surrounded by family.
Tom was born on August 10, 1942, to Irene and Fernie Train. Growing up in Lindsborg,
KS, Tom discovered his love for sports, a passion that followed him to Kansas State
University, where he spent his freshman year playing basketball. He later attended and
graduated from Bethany College in...
Debra L. Griggs
Jan 22, 2026
Debra (Debbie) L. Griggs, age 71, passed away with her daughters by her side on January 22, 2026. Debbie was a beautiful person inside and out that was known for her kind and gentle nature, and her devotion to her family and friends. She was a light that people were drawn to, and the pillar of strength for so many...
Dolores E. Boehnke
Jan 19, 2026
In Loving Memory of Dolores Eleanor (Drees) Boehnke
July 31, 1928 – January 19, 2026
Dolores Eleanor (Drees) Boehnke, 97, of Overland Park, Kansas, was called to her heavenly home on January 19, 2026. Born in Garden City, Kansas to Theodore and Anna (Heideman) Drees, Dolores grew up with a deep love for learning and music. She graduated from Garden City High...
David Anthony Blasiar Sr.
Jan 19, 2026
Born January 18, 1941, in Rawlins, Wyoming. Parents: Frank Carl Blasiar and Lois LaVivian (Burk) Blasiar. Sisters: Sharon Lee Mathews – Kansas City, Missouri; Judith Anne Henry – St. Louis, Missouri; and Barbara Lynn Fry – Springfield, Missouri. Sons: David Anthony Blasiar, Jr.; Darin Ashley Blasiar; and Daniel Allen Blasiar.
The Frank Blasiar family lived in Newton, Kansas where Dave attended...
Bridgett Mary Martin, Johnson, Birdie Whitehead
Jan 19, 2026
Bridgett was born in Newfoundland Canada, to Patrick Martin & Mary Hefferhan on Oct. 25th, 1938. Passed away at 1:55pm on Jan.19th 2026 in Waverly, Kansas in her Granddaughter Jessica Lockwoods home. She is 1 of 10 children. In 1959, Bridgett ended her marriage to James Johnson and wed Jerry Whitehead in 1971. In 1957 she gave birth to a...
Shih-Pei Sam Chan
Jan 16, 2026
Shih-Pei “Sam” Chan was born on February 26, 1937, in Guangdong Province, China, to Ming and Mai Chan. He passed away peacefully on Friday, January 16, 2026, at Kansas City Hospice House, a place he came to deeply appreciate for its compassion, dignity, and exceptional care. He was 88 years old.
Sam spent his early childhood between Guangdong and Hong Kong...
Harold "Hal" Eastham Jr.
Jan 14, 2026
Harold “Hal” Eastham Jr. was born on July 20, 1933, to Harold and Agnes Eastham in Putnam, Connecticut. He passed away peacefully on January 14, 2026, surrounded by loved ones.
In his free time, Hal enjoyed RC model airplanes, ping pong, flying with his pilot’s license, and cheering on the Kansas City Royals and Chiefs. Above all else, his greatest joy...
Gary Joe Hennon
Jan 14, 2026
Joe Hennon, born February 9, 1939, in Cleveland, Missouri, to Perry and Leila “Shorty” Hennon, departed this life peacefully on January 14, 2026.
He married Anna Louise Himmelberg February 24, 1962, and together they raised three children, making their home in south Kansas City. After 30 years of marriage, Ann passed away in 1992. Joe married Marilyn Fancher Davis on June...
Sanford "Sandy" Shapiro
Jan 9, 2026
Sanford Shapiro, affectionately known as Sandy, and to his beloved grandchildren as “Papas,” age 86, of Lawrence, Kansas, passed away peacefully on January 9, 2026, at home, surrounded by his loved ones.
A devoted follower of Jesus Christ, Sandy loved the Lord deeply and shared that love with everyone he met. He lived his faith not only through words, but through...
Philip Merlin Harry Hall
Jan 8, 2026
Philip Merlin Harry Hall, born Thanksgiving Day, November 23, 1950, in Middletown, Ohio. He passed away on January 8, 2026.
Philip spent 35 years working for Transamerica and Americo as an Assistant Manager and Claims Consultant. After attending Cathedral High School in Los Angeles, he earned a Bachelor’s degree in History at Willamette University (Salem, Oregon), a Master’s degree in Commerce...
Kimberly Kay Dubbert
Jan 8, 2026
Kimberly Kay (Smith) Dubbert was born on February 13, 1966 in Dodge City, Kansas to Emory and Wanda (Manges) Smith. She passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, January 8, 2026 surrounded by her loving family, after an inspiring battle with brain cancer.
Kim was raised in Dodge City and spent many hours in her youth traveling with her family on...
Myles Earl Whitfield
Jan 6, 2026
Myles Earl Whitfield was passed away on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at his home in Overland Park, Kansas. He was born in Ames, Iowa on February 14, 1952, to Jim and Barbara (Bunn) Whitfield. He was 73 years of age. Throughout his life he was a great lover of music, nature and history - especially the Civil War. While in...
Pauline Hahler
Jan 4, 2026
Pauline (Schneider) Hahler was born on February 6, 1919 in Lincoln, NE, and died peacefully on January 4, 2026 at the age of 106. She will be remembered for her kind words, welcoming attitude, and her sweet smile that could light up a room. Pauline was born to Conrad and Katharina Schneider who had recently immigrated from a German village...
Donald Robert Wood
Jan 4, 2026
Donald Robert Wood, 77, of Raymore, MO, passed away on Sunday, January 4, 2026.
Don was born on February 7, 1948, to Robert Davis and Dorothy Goedert Wood in Kansas City, MO. He attended Shawnee Mission West
High School and attended college at Baker University and K-State University. He then went onto serve as a member of the Kansas National
Guard for 6...
Steven Ray Lofquist
Jan 2, 2026
Steven Ray Lofquist passed away peacefully in Round Rock, Texas on January 2nd, 2026, at the age of 73. Steve was an Overland Park, Kansas native, born to Ramona and Carl Lofquist. Childhood revealed his love of math and athletic abilities. He was an accomplished bowler and loved baseball. He played league baseball growing up and throughout high school. After...
Norma L. Brooks
Jan 2, 2026
Norma Brooks was born on March 26, 1938, in Dodge City, Kansas. She married John Brooks, the love of her life, on August 10, 1959. Together, they had three girls whom she adored. Norma passed away on January 2, 2026, surrounded by her family.
Norma had several passions in her life.
Most important was her faith. She was a devout Catholic her...
