Obituaries
Evelyn Wilser Williams
Mar 22, 2025
Evelyn Wilser Williams, 87, of Overland Park, KS, passed away on March 22, 2025. Private family burial will be at Mt. Washington Cemetery, Independence, Mo. Evelyn was born in Kansas City, MO on May 12, 1937. She is preceded in death by her parents, Evelyn and Charles Purdy Wilser and her brother, Charles Purdy Wilser, Jr. She is survived by...
Perry Mark Toll
Mar 21, 2025
Perry Mark Toll, Leawood, went to the lord on March 21, 2025. Perry was born to Mark Irving Toll and Ruth (Parker) Toll on October 28, 1945, in Kansas City, MO. He graduated from Northeast High School in 1963, and from the University of Kansas with degrees in Economics and Political Science in 1967 and Juris Doctor in 1970. On...
Jo Ann Hagen
Mar 20, 2025
JoAnn Marilyn Hagen, age 90, passed away peacefully at her home in Overland Park, KS, on March 20, 2025, with her Bible resting on her lap.
Born in Sioux Falls, SD, on October 9, 1934, JoAnn grew up on a farm, where she developed a strong work ethic through daily chores such as gathering eggs and milking cows. That dedication and...
Thomas B. Stivers, Sr.
Mar 20, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Thomas Bryant Stivers, Sr., a devoted husband,
father, grandfather, and friend. Thomas, 82, of Blue Springs, MO, passed away peacefully on
March 20, 2025, at Kindred Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on August
29, 1942, in Louisville, KY, the son of the late Oscar Bryant Stivers and Emma Jane Boyd.
Thomas was...
Darlene Leona (Benson) Burm
Mar 16, 2025
Darlene Leona (Benson) Burm, passed away peacefully on March 16, 2025 in her apartment at age 94. She was born in Chicago, Illinois, on October 29, 1930. She was preceded in death by her parents, Adolph and Leona Benson, her three sisters, twin brother and her beloved husband, Forrest Burm.
Darlene leaves behind her son, Dan (Joan) Burm of Olathe, Kansas...
Sandra McManus Hoisington
Mar 15, 2025
Sandra McManus Hoisington, (84), of Lenexa, KS passed away at Village Shalom in Overland Park, KS on March 15th 2025. She was known for her kind heart and unwavering dedication to friends and family. She was preceded in death by Arval, her loving husband of 52 years. Her career as an Accountant in the Water Treatment Industry and Wine Retail...
Donald D. Harper
Mar 15, 2025
Donald D. Harper, 83, Overland Park, Kansas passed away at his home on Saturday, March 15, 2025. He was born in New Mexico May 13, 1941.
He served in the US Army. He was in Radio and Sales. He was a member of Promise Keepers and Lenexa Baptist Church. He enjoyed animals especially cats.
He was preceded in death by his wife...
Megan T. Freking
Mar 14, 2025
Megan Tereese Freking, beloved wife, mother, and friend, passed away peacefully on March 14, 2025, at the age of 60, surrounded by her immediate family. After a courageous five-year battle with kidney cancer, she entered into eternal rest with grace and faith. She is survived by her spouse, Curtis Freking, her children Lauren Swanson, spouse of Hunter Swanson, and Sarah...
Robert Lynn Vanderslice
Mar 14, 2025
Robert Lynn Vanderslice, affectionately known as “Bob,” passed away peacefully at his Shawnee, Kansas home on Friday, March 14, 2025 surrounded by his loving family.
Bob was devoted to his friends and family. Bob is survived by his wife, Cynthia; their three children, Richard (Kerry) Vanderslice, Michael (Megan) Vanderslice, Christie (Jay) Runnfeldt and his granddaughters, Isabella and Emerson Runnfeldt who he...
David Oliver Wright
Mar 8, 2025
David Oliver Wright, 87, of Olathe, Kansas, passed away March 8, 2025, at Olathe Hospice House.
The family will receive friends on Thursday, March 13, from 9-10am at the Johnson County Funeral Chapel, 11200 Metcalf Avenue, with services to follow at 10am. A private burial will take place at Johnson County Memorial Gardens. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Olathe Hospice...
Robert Michael Tyler, Jr.
Mar 7, 2025
Robert (Mike) Michael Tyler Jr. passed away on March 7, 2025, at the age of 71, just days before filling out what surely would have been the perfect March Madness bracket. His family is left to wonder what he would have done with the prize money offered for a perfect bracket, although there certainly would be some dispute due to...
Miguel Parra, III
Mar 7, 2025
Miguel Edward Parra III was born in Kansas City, Missouri at St. Mary’s Hospital on June 27, 1952 to Elvira Solis Parra and Mike Parra, Jr. Miguel was well known to his friends as “Shoe”, to his first cousins as “Lalo”, to his kids he was Dad, and to his grandchildren he was “Paw Paw” or Grandpa.
Miguel is preceded in...
Jeremy Sebastian Martinez-Gomez
Mar 6, 2025
Esto es la historia de mi hijo jeremy Sebastián Martinez Gómez el era un bebe muy feliz le gustaba escuchar música le gustaba ver television y le encantaba hablar con su abuela por videollamada era muy sonriente le gustaba andar en su coche ya empezaba a tirar sus manitas el era un bebe muy alegre el amaba mucho ah su...
David Martin Choens
Mar 6, 2025
David Martin Choens, 72, of El Dorado, KS, passed away March 6, 2025.
David was born on September 24, 1952, in El Dorado to Claude and Esther (Howard) Choens. He was a 1971 graduate of El Dorado High School and later graduated from Butler County Community College. David married his beloved wife, Glenda, on December 29, 1973.
David worked in the oil...
Robert Culler
Mar 6, 2025
Robert D. Culler passed away unexpectedly in the early morning from a heart attack at his home on March 6, 2025.
“Bob” was born on November 6, 1951 and was the youngest son of Robert S. Culler and Lucy Smith Culler of Washington, NC.
Bob graduated from Washington High School and then entered into the Naval Academy. He graduated from United States...
Doris Baggett Goll
Mar 6, 2025
Doris B. Goll, 95, passed away peacefully in her sleep, Tuesday March 6, 2025 after a lengthy stay at Delmar Gardens.
Doris was born April 13, 1929 in Kansas City, MO. A graduate of Northeast High School, she worked in administrative roles, progressing to Executive Assistant in the Kitty Clover Potato Chip Company. She concluded her career at Gill Studios, retiring...
Jeffrey Pieper
Mar 5, 2025
Jeffrey Robert Pieper, 60, of Leawood, Kansas, died on March 5, 2025 due to sudden and unforeseen complications from cancer. He passed away peacefully, his family surrounding and holding him.
Jeff was born on August 10th, 1964 to Barbara and Grantley Pieper in Decatur, IL. He had an ideal childhood, spending most of his time on a basketball court, football or...
Rose Mary Martin
Mar 4, 2025
Rose Mary Martin was born on December 5, 1936, to William F. Baldwin and Bertha F. Baldwin (Bird) in Kansas City, MO. Growing up during World War II, Rose Mary became known as America's War Child when President Truman recognized her for a heart condition diagnosed while her father was away at war. She attended Redemptorist Catholic High School, where...
Shirley Ann Minor
Mar 4, 2025
Shirley Minor (née McCook), age 99, passed away peacefully in Kansas City, Missouri.
Born in 1925, Shirley was the daughter of Ethel and Peter McCook. She graduated from Butler High School before pursuing her passion for nursing at Trinity Lutheran Hospital School of Nursing in Kansas City. During World War II, she joined the Cadet Nurse Corps and proudly graduated as...
Raymond E. Borden
Mar 3, 2025
Ray Borden, 1932 to 2025, our Dad and Granddad. In his own words, “it’s time” and so we celebrate his decision to leave us on Monday, March 3, 2025 to join Nan in their forever home. He was a protector, a peacemaker, and the best girl-dad not just for his four daughters, but for many of our friends as well....
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