Obituaries

Mary Miller

Jan 12, 2021

The obituary for Mary is being created by her daughter and will be place here soon.  Please check back to read about Mary's life.  In the meantime, you are invited to go to her Tribute Wall and write a message or submit a photo for the family.

Dennis L. Wilton

Jan 11, 2021

Dennis L. Wilton, 75, of Overland Park, Kansas, passed away January 11, 2021.  His full obituary will be published here soon.  At this time there are no services planned.  We welcome you to leave fond memories and condolences for the family on the Tribute Wall above.

Vidy Metsker

Jan 11, 2021

Vidy Metsker, 97, of Overland Park passed from this life into her eternal reward on January 11, 2021, surrounded by many of those who deeply love her.

Vidy was born Georgia Elvira Hughes December 23, 1923, in Kansas City, Missouri to Paul and Lucille Hughes.

A lifelong resident of Greater Kansas City, Vidy graduated from...

Sheri Lowers

Jan 10, 2021

Sheri Lynn Lowers was born on August 16th 1954, to Mary Ann Stamper ( née Orendorff) and James W. Stamper, and passed away aged 66, on January 10th, 2021. Sheri was born in Kansas City, Mo and was raised in Gladstone with her sister Chrystee. Graduating from Oak Park High in 1972, she went on to attend the University...

James "Mac" William McConnell, III

Jan 10, 2021

James W. “Mac” McConnell, III., age 70, passed away January 10, 2021, at his home.

Mac was born on June 23, 1950.  He made his career in the dry cleaning business, locally.  He also enjoyed Maine lobster and regular visits to the coast.  Mac was an avid fan of the KU Jayhawks and may have single-handedly kept...

Lorraine Rudolph

Jan 9, 2021

Lorraine G. Rudolph passed away on January 9th, 2021, surrounded by loved ones at the age of 92. She is preceded by her husband William, son Daniel, and son-in-law Tony.

Lorraine was born November 28th, 1928 to Herbert and Anne Esther McCurry. She married the love of her life, William F. Rudolph on January 10th, 1953 --...

Louise Trader

Jan 9, 2021

Louise Trader, 75, passed away on January 9, 2021, at Liberty Hospital. Louise was born in Kansas City, Missouri, and was a lifelong area resident. She loved animals, spending time with her husband, friends, and family, and cherished visits from her daughters and grandchildren. Louise was a caring, loving person who always put others first and would go out...

Steve Slobodzian

Jan 9, 2021

Steve Slobodzian, 68, passed away January 9th, 2021 after a hard-fought battle with COVID.

Steve was an avid Cubs and Bears fan. He became a transplant Royals and Chiefs fan when he moved to Kansas City in 1992. He was a loyal employee for Pepsi Cola for 38 years in both Chicago, IL and the Kansas City area....

Errol Stines

Jan 9, 2021

Duane unexpectedly passed away on January 9, 2021. He was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law Suzanne and Justin, his grandchildren Dylan and Tristan, his brother Robert, and numerous loving relatives and friends.

He attended Southwest Missouri State College and worked for Mercedes Benz for 35 years. Once retired,...

Mary Moore

Jan 8, 2021

Mary Frances Moore, 84, Olathe, Kansas passed away January 8, 2021, surrounded by family.  Services will be held on Saturday, January 16, 2021, at Prince of Peace Catholic Church, Olathe, Kansas. Visitation will be from 9:30am to 10:30am, Prayer of the Rosary from 10:30am to 11am, Funeral Mass at 11:00am. Burial immediately following services at Resurrection Cemetery in Lenexa,...

Edna Atkisson

Jan 8, 2021

Edna Ruth Atkisson, 94, of Lenexa, Kansas, passed away January 8, 2021.  At this time no services are planned.

Thomas W. McCloud

Jan 8, 2021

Thomas W. McCloud, 92, of Leawood, Kansas, passed away January 8, 2021.  His full obituary will be published here as soon as it is available.  We welcome you to leave fond memories and condolences for the family on the Tribute Wall above.

Patricia Beatty

Jan 6, 2021

She was born November 22, 1938 in Independence, Missouri and was a life long Kansas City area resident.

She was a 1956 graduate of St. Teresa’s Academy in Kansas City, Missouri.  She was proprietor of the Angel’s Cleaning Service, retiring recently.

She leave her husband Victor of 48 years, two children Michael O’Brien, DVM and...

William Bath

Jan 5, 2021

William “Bill” Alfred Bath, 70, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Overland Park, KS, on Tuesday, January 5, 2021. His sudden loss deeply saddens his family and friends.

Bill was born on July 17, 1950 to William Frederick Bath and Mabel Elizabeth Hall Bath, and spent the majority of his childhood in Hagaman, NY. From a...

Martha Hogan

Jan 4, 2021

Martha Jean Hogan, 96, of Kansas City, Kansas, died peacefully on January 4, 2021 at Sunrise Assisted Living in Lenexa, Kansas. She was born on March 17, 1925 to Margaret and John James. She married Raymond Eugene Hogan, who passed in 2008, on April 6, 1946. They were married for 62 years and were inseparable.

Martha is...

Margaret Mead

Jan 4, 2021

Margaret was born in Utica, New York on January 20, 1939 to Charles E. Kearney and Isabel H. Kearney.

After a long and successful career in the banking industry, Margaret and her husband traveled extensively, visiting all of the continents.

Margaret is preceded in death by her parents and husband, Raymond J. Mead. She is...

Ora Bowden

Jan 2, 2021

Ora “Clay” Bowden was born November 26t h 1932 in Mountain Grove, Missouri to Arthel Allen Bowden and Carrie Almira (Tooley) Bowden. He passed on to Heaven peacefully in his sleep in the early morning hours of January 2, 2021, 5 months almost to the day after his wife Martha of nearly 65 yrs. passed on July 29, 2020....

Samuel Appleton Maze, Jr.

Jan 1, 2021

Samuel Appleton Maze Jr. of Blue Springs, Missouri, passed away September 16th, 2021.

Sam was born July 31st, 1929 in Birmingham, Alabama. He joined the military in 1947 serving 20 years before retiring as Master Sergeant. He continued his education by pursuing a teaching degree. Sam taught Business Education classes starting in Tampa, FL and retiring from...

Gregory Hathaway

Jan 1, 2021

Gregory (Greg) Alan Hathaway, 67, died on Friday, January 15th at home.  Greg is survived by his son, Michael (Jennifer) Hathaway of Loveland, Colorado.  Greg was born on January 11, 1954 in Kansas City, Missouri to Charles Ray and Edna Conard Hathaway.  He was a Systems Analyst with Sprint Corporation.  Graveside Service on Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at 3...

Robert R. Johnson

Jan 1, 2021

On May 10, 2021, the world lost a loving husband, father and grandfather when Robert “Bob” Ray Johnson died at home after a battle with lung cancer.   A lifelong Huskers fan, Bob enjoyed attending games and watching other college football and basketball teams, PGA golf, as well as cheering on the Chiefs and Royals.

Bob’s enthusiasm for...