Obituaries

Nov 2, 2024

Tyler Kenneth Donovan, born on January 10, 2002, in Olathe, Kansas, was a cherished son to Sheila and Todd Donovan of Lenexa, KS. On November 2, 2024, Tyler and his beloved mother, Sheila, were welcomed together into the arms of their heavenly Father.

Raised in Lenexa, Kansas, Tyler attended school in the Shawnee Mission School District. During high school, he worked...

Nov 2, 2024

Sheila Kraft Donovan was born on April 24, 1972, to Jerry and Karen Kraft in Hoxie, Kansas. She married Todd Donovan in 1995, and on January 10, 2002, she welcomed her beloved son, Tyler Donovan, into the world. Sheila and her son, Tyler, joined their heavenly Father together on November 2, 2024.

Sheila was known for her many hobbies and passions....

Nov 2, 2024

On Saturday, November 2, 2024, Sam Lovell, age 94, of Overland Park, KS departed from Rococo Healthcare Services, Olathe, KS and went to be with the Lord. He was born on April 22, 1930, in Dallas, TX, the son of Mae (Williams) and Jim Lovell.

He spent his formative years in Ennis, TX where he lettered in football and basketball. After...

Nov 1, 2024

Emery Maurice McKimmy, 75, passed away November 1,2024 at 2:50 pm at his home in Overland Park, Kansas. He was born January 18,1949 in Terre Haute, Indiana. His passing was due to stage 4 lung cancer and tumor in the left frontal lobe of his brain, which left him with many challenges on a day-to-day basis. 

Emery was intelligent, quick witted,...

Oct 30, 2024

Marshall Charles McKinley, lovingly known as "Chuck," passed away after a brief illness on October 30, 2024, in Merriam, Kansas, at the age of 75. Born on September 27, 1949, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, Chuck was the cherished son of William G. McKinley, Sr. and Marylin J. Kimmel.

Chuck graduated from Shawnee Mission South High School in 1968. After graduating from Baker...

Oct 28, 2024

 PHILLIP CHARLES CACIOPPO, 78, of Overland Park, KS, passed away October 28th 2024, peacefully at home. Phil was born on April 1, 1946 in Kansas City, Missouri, to Lena Marie Rizzo and Dr. Alex C. Cacioppo.

 Phil was known for his zest for life, as well as his love of Elvis & The Beatles. He had a vibrant spirit that touched...

Oct 27, 2024

Marie Louise (Wood) Voysey, age 84, passed away peacefully October 27, 2024 at her home in Overland Park, Kansas. She was surrounded by her husband of 62 years and her children.

 Marie (Mimi) was born October 28, 1939 in Wallace, Idaho to Edgar and Laura Wood. She enjoyed her childhood on 309 Bank Street with her many friends nearby. During her...

Oct 27, 2024

William Boyd Dickinson IV

September 1, 1954 – October 27, 2024

William Boyd Dickinson IV, 70, of Overland Park, Kansas, passed away on October 27, 2024. Will was born September 1, 1954 in Glenview, Illinois to William Boyd Dickinson III, founder of the Washington Post Writers Group, and Betty Ann Landree Dickinson, medical researcher and Master Gardener. The family lived briefly in...

Oct 25, 2024

Oct 23, 2024

 

James “Jim” Edward Burcham went home to be with Jesus on October 23rd, 2024 at the age of 67.

Jim was the son of Marilyn and Earl Wallace. He was born in Peoria, IL and was the oldest of 3 children, and as a child basketball was his biggest passion. Jim attended KU and later was married and had 2 children,...

Oct 20, 2024

Terrence Scott Melvin, cherished husband, father, brother and friend, passed away having faced cancer with remarkable grace and quiet strength. Born on June 19, 1951, in Fairview Park, Ohio, Terry's life was marked by his passion for family, the cornerstone of his many achievements and joys. 

He was preceded in death by his parents, Richard and Claire, his brother Rik and...

Oct 19, 2024

Emma Marie Flax, age 18 months, of Overland Park, Kansas, passed away on October 19, 2024. Born on April 4, 2023, Emma was a source of joy and light to all who knew her. 

Emma was a vibrant and joyful child who found great delight in the simple pleasures of life. She loved to swing and play outside, especially enjoying time...

Oct 19, 2024

Carolyn Hirner, age 92, of, Lee’s Summit, Missouri passed away peacefully on October 19, 2024, at Kansas City Hospice House, surrounded by her loving family. A devoted mother, grandmother, and friend, Carolyn lived a life of grace, kindness, and unwavering love that touched the hearts of all who knew her.

Born on December 1, 1931, in Hannibal, Missouri, Carolyn was the...

Oct 15, 2024

 

Camille Alicia Slattery of Overland Park passed away on October 15, 2024 at the age of 95 in Leawood, Kansas. She was born May 23rd,1929 in Detroit, Michigan to her parents Dr. and Mrs. William Baker.

Throughout her life, she made lasting impressions on all those she encountered. She had a contagious zest for life and never missed an opportunity to...

Oct 14, 2024

William (Bill) Henry Hawthorne Jr. of Overland Park, Kansas, died peacefully at home at the age of 81. Bill was born in Rolla, Missouri on 9/1/43 to Maxine & William Henry Hawthorne Sr. The simplest of pleasures in life brought great joy to Bill. . .watching his beloved Chiefs & Mizzou Tigers, along with just chillin’ with his friends and...

Oct 14, 2024

Nona Lindsay, age 84, passed away in her home on October 14, 2024. Nona was born on December 31, 1939 to Walter and Elnora Smith, in Junction City, KS.

Nona was the 9th of 10 children. She was raised mostly in Westside of Kansas City, Mo and Bettendorf, Iowa.

At a very young age, she opened her own beauty salon. She was...

Oct 13, 2024

Linda Susan Moore, born on January 22, 1949, in Merriam, Kansas, passed away peacefully on October 13, 2024, in Olathe, Kansas. She was 75 years old. 

Linda was a beloved mother to her twin daughters, Kristen and Angela, and a cherished grandmother to her five grandchildren: Emma Meek, Dylan and Elaina Meek (twins), Abigail Linsky, and Ellie Linsky. She took immense...

Oct 13, 2024

Charles Anthony Rehm, 68, of Warsaw, MO passed away Saturday, October 13, 2024 at NorthCare Hospice House in North Kansas City, MO after a brief illness.

Charles was born July 18, 1956 in St. Joseph, MO. He was the son of Helen Cobb Rehm and the late Thomas Rehm.

Charles was married to Lisa Schroeder on November 15, 1986. They celebrated more...

Oct 11, 2024

Robert “Bob” Kent Barnett, 81 peacefully passed away alongside family members on October 11th, 2024 following his second stroke in 13 years.

 Bob was born on April 10th, 1943 in Kansas City, Kansas to Marjorie Cox Barnett and Oscar Orval Barnett. After graduating from Shawnee Mission High School (now Shawnee Mission North High School) in 1961, where he proudly starred for...

Oct 10, 2024

Kelly Lynn Gilliland was born September 28,1957 to Darl Kay and Lila Jane Stites in Chicago, IL. At age three the family moved to San Diego. Then, subsequently to Atlanta and Los Angeles due to her father’s business assignments. She graduated from Rolling Hills High School (L.A. area) in 1975 and then attended Cal State Sacramento. Kelly soon transferred to...