Obituaries

Dorothy M. Brown

Mar 21, 2021

Westwood Hills, Kansas—Dorothy McConnell Brown, age 97, of Westwood Hills, Kansas, passed away peacefully at home in the early afternoon of Sunday, March 21.  She was born in Winfield, Kansas, to superintendent of schools William Wright McConnell and elementary school teacher (Minnie) Evelyn Purkaple McConnell.

A professional violinist and pianist, Dorothy began violin studies with Leoti Newland...

Donald Freely

Mar 19, 2021

Donald L. Freely, 90, passed away Friday, March 19, 2021, at Overland Park Regional Medical Center.  He was born in Kansas City, Missouri in 1930 to Glenn C. and Alma Freely.  He moved to Johnson County, Kansas in 1938.  Don studied Mechanical Engineering at Kansas University and was a member of Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity.  Don married his college...

Olivia Rogers

Mar 19, 2021

Olivia Paige (Ferguson) Rogers passed away at her home on March 19th, 2021 after battling breast cancer since 2015.

She was born on January 31, 1979 to Jon and Linda (Isernhagen) Ferguson in Phillipsburg, KS. She grew up on the family farm near Kensington, KS attending elementary and high school in Kensington. While in grade school and...

William Herrin

Mar 17, 2021

William (Bill) Herrin, 100, Lenexa, Kansas, went to be with his Savior and Lord on Wednesday, March 17, 2021 at Westchester Village.

A memorial service will be held on Thursday, March 25 at 10:30am at Emmanuel Baptist Church, 10100 Metcalf, Overland Park, Kansas 66212.  Graveside services will be held at 1:00pm at Johnson County Memorial Gardens, 11200...

Dianne Meeks

Mar 14, 2021

Dianne Emma Meeks earthly journey began January 17, 1937 and quietly ended March 14, 2021.  Her 30,737 days were spent with a positive, happy outlook despite the many major potholes the universe threw at her.  The Seattle area held her until a tall, handsome Marine with a funny name whisked her away to parts unknown – Kansas (it was unknown...

John Walker

Mar 14, 2021

John F. Walker, 82, of Overland Park, Kansas passed away Sunday, March 14, 2021.  The family will receive friends from 3-4pm Saturday, at Johnson County Funeral Chapel, 11200 Metcalf, Overland Park, Kansas follow by a service at 4pm.  Burial will be at a later date in Leavenworth National Cemetery.

John was born May 20, 1938 in Kankakee,...

Chad Logan

Mar 14, 2021

Chad D. Logan, 45, Kansas City, Missouri, passed away March 14, 2021.  Chad was born October 1, 1975 in Kansas City, MO to Dennis and Paula Logan.   Chad graduated from the Blue Valley Northwest High School where he was on the wrestling team and then went on to graduate from the University of Kansas with a degree in Communications....

Rowena Hutchinson

Mar 12, 2021

Rowena Hutchinson of Overland Park, KS passed away March 12, 2021.  She was born in Joplin, MO, 96 years ago on January 13, 1925.  Rowena was married to the love of her life, her husband Merrill, for 62 years.  They married in Benton County, AR on July 27, 1949 until his passing October 18, 2011.  They had three children...

Theda Olmsted

Mar 11, 2021

Theda Lorraine Olmsted, 99, of Leawood, passed away Thursday March 11, 2021.  Theda was born November 25, 1921 in Appanoose County, Iowa to Frank and Mildred Tarbell.

She lived for over 99 years, a feat most of us will not see.  In the past, she talked about all the history she experienced throughout the years, and commented...

Judith Ann Douglas

Mar 11, 2021

Judy Douglas of Lenexa, Kansas passed away on March 11th, 2021 at Kansas City Hospice House. Visitation will be on March 26, 2021 from 4:30 to 6 pm at Johnson County Funeral Chapel, 11200 Metcalf Avenue, Overland Park, Kansas. The family suggests casual attire.

Judy was born on December 10th, 1945 in Muskegon, Michigan to Fred G....

Linda Stoltzfus

Mar 10, 2021

The world lost a loving soul and Stanley Steamer lost a loyal customer.  Linda Kay Stoltzfus, 81, passed away on March 10, 2021, with her loving family by her side.  Linda was born on January 29, 1940 in Kansas City Missouri to Lon F. and Lois E. Cossairt.  She was preceded in death by her parents, her siblings Carl...

David Fearis

Mar 10, 2021

David William Fearis, 74, born in Peoria, Illinois on October 14, 1946. The beloved husband of Lynn and father of Blaise, passed away on Wednesday, March 10, 2021 in Overland Park, Kansas. David graduated with a Bachelors Degree in Agronomy from Perdue University Turf Grass School. David started his Superintendents Career at the Country Club of Peoria, Illinois at...

Eugene Fryatt

Mar 10, 2021

Eugene W. Fryatt, 85, died of natural causes March 10, 2021 at Sharon Lane Health and Rehabilitation.  He was born July 25, 1935 in Kansas City, KS.  He was the son of William O. Fryatt and Madeline M. Bunce.

Gene graduated from Piper High School.  He married Carol Holmes and they had four children.  Then he married...

Nan C. Borden

Mar 9, 2021

Nan Carolyn (Porter) Borden completed her life after living with a variety of challenging health issues including Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis for over two years, on March 9, 2021. Nan was born on May 31, 1932, the first child born in the “new” Ottawa, KS hospital, Ransom Memorial.  She lived in Ottawa until her family moved to “the farm” in Osawatomie, KS....

Shirley "Spanky" Ann Doss Clauson Johnson

Mar 8, 2021

Shirley “Spanky” Ann Doss Clauson Johnson, of Shawnee, Kansas, passed away Monday, March 8, 2021 at her home. A visitation will be held from 5-7pm Saturday, March 13th, at the Johnson County Funeral Chapel.  A private interment service will be held at a later date at the Johnson County Memorial Gardens. In Lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to Wayside...

Phillip Callaway

Mar 8, 2021

Obituary Pending for Phillip.

You are welcome to leave a message for the family on his Tribute Wall.

Please check back later for the obituary.

Nicholas Weimer

Mar 8, 2021

Nicholas “Nick” Jeremy Weimer departed this world on March 8, 2021 in Shawnee, KS.  He was born on October 4,1979 in Scottsbluff, NE.  He graduated from Mitchell High School in 1998, and went on to build a career with Union Pacific Railroad, which he took great pride in.

Nick was a loving husband and father to his four...

James "Brad" Wilson

Mar 8, 2021

On Monday, March 8, 2021, Dr. James Bradley Wilson, loving husband, father, and grandfather passed away peacefully at home at age 83.

Brad is survived by his loving wife, Cora, daughter Kati Bradley (Robert), granddaughter Renner Bradley, sister Rea Wilson, and sister-in-law Carol Wilson, many nieces and nephews, and many, many friends.

Brad was preceded...

Peggy Joseph

Mar 4, 2021

Peggy Joseph, 84, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away March 4, 2021.

Peggy was born to James Bryan Hudson and Margaret Ruth Lokey in New Bern, NC.  Peggy was a majorette and graduated from New Bern High School.  She also attended East Carolina University.

She married her high school sweetheart, Taft Michial Joseph Jr. on July 19,...

Shellee Mosher

Mar 4, 2021

Shellee Willden Mosher, born August 1, 1960, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, and friend passed  away March 4, 2021, at the age of 60.

Shellee was born and raised in Henderson, Nevada, where she attended school, including two years at  UNLV. She was a loyal, enthusiastic McDonald’s employee for many years, where she met her husband of...