Obituaries

Joyce Lott

Jun 18, 2020

Joyce C Lott, 84, of Overland Park, KS passed away peacefully on June 18, 2020.  Funeral Services will be on Wednesday, July 1st, 2020 at 10 am, at the Johnson County Funeral Chapel.

Joyce was born on November 2, 1935 in Kansas City, MO to Gary Baltis, Sr. of Kansas City, MO and Marthe Julie (Beauchet) Baltis of Chaource,...

Mary George

Jun 17, 2020

Mary Frances George (Fountain), 87 years of age, of Rural Paola, Kansas, Passed Away from Ovarian cancer June 17, 2020 at the family home with all of her immediate family present to comfort her.  Mary Frances was born May 6, 1933 in Rural Paola, KS and is preceded in death by her father Arthur Fountain, mother, Myrtle Fountain (Elliott)...

William Benson

Jun 17, 2020

William E. Benson, 95, of Overland Park, Kansas died on Wednesday, June 17, 2020. He was born July 28, 1924 in Humboldt, Kansas to the late William M and Georgia H. (Doyle) Benson.

Bill was a gifted carpenter and had a creative mind. He worked for years as a finish carpenter, building some of his own homes...

LapKuk Chang

Jun 16, 2020

LapKuk Chow Chang of Kansas City, Missouri passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 16, 2020 surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on February 13, 1926 in Shandong, China. She was the definition of a true family matriarch - loving and firm; wise and funny; loved and respected. Her story is the embodiment of the American...

Marilyn Hess

Jun 16, 2020

Marilyn was born to D.R. Miller and Ethel Miller of Murray, Iowa. She graduated from the University of Iowa where she met her husband, Jerry Hess. They moved to Overland Park, Kansas where she worked for the IRS and he served as Honorable Judge Jerry Hess. They were Chiefs fans and enjoyed raising their late sons, John and Tom....

Gus Vedros

Jun 16, 2020

It is with much sadness that we announce the passing of our loving and devoted father and brother, Gus George Vedros. Gus passed away peacefully on June 16, 2020.  He was born in Kansas City, Missouri on May 30,1945 to the late George and Helen Vedros.

Gus was a graduate of Kansas State University where he majored...

Patricia White

Jun 13, 2020

Patricia Kay White, 68, of Overland Park, KS, passed away at home with her daughters by her side and with the kind support of Hospice on June 13, 2020.  Pat was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in 2018, and after being told her condition was terminal, she was able to leave this earth on her own terms.

Pat...

Gloria Willingham

Jun 13, 2020

Gloria was born on Mother's day 1934.

She was married on Christmas day 1954, the 25th anniversary of her parents, Grace and Al Ramquist.

In September of 1957 she visited George Washington University Hospital in Washington D.C. anticipating the arrival of her first born.

While there she changed her mind, held her breath...

Marilyn J. Apel

Jun 13, 2020

Marilyn Joyce Apel of Overland Park, Kansas, passed away on Saturday, June 13, 2020 at the age of 90. She was born January 29, 1930, to Valdemar and Dorothy Svensson in Atchison, Kansas. She had one older sister, Valerie. At a very young age Marilyn acquired a love for music and during her youth, took piano and violin lessons....

Robert Butler

Jun 12, 2020

Robert W. Butler, a world-class husband and father, died June 12, 2020 at his home in Aberdeen Village, a retirement community in Olathe. He was 98 years old.

Born on Aug. 9, 1921 in Franklin, NE, Bob attended the University of Nebraska (he was a lifelong fan of Cornhusker sports and  a member of the Nebraska Alumni...

Eldon Glenn

Jun 12, 2020

Eldon D. Glenn, 83, entered the presence of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Friday, June 12, 2020.  He was the son of Donald Howard and Anna Florence Glenn of Norwood, Missouri.  His son, Dale E. Glenn, preceded him to heaven August 1, 1998.

Eldon is survived by his wife of 62 years, Margaret H. Glenn,...

Celia S. Pastorious

Jun 11, 2020

Celia Sue Pastorious, 82, of Lenexa, Kansas, passed away peacefully on June 11, 2020.

She was born on July 29, 1937 in Oregon, Missouri.  Celia grew up in Savannah, Missouri with two sisters; Claudine and Linda.

Celia met the love of her life, Robert Lee Pastorious while he was in the Army.  They married July...

June R. Dooley

Jun 11, 2020

June R. Dooley, 94, of Spring Hill, Kansas, passed away June 11, 2020.  No services are scheduled at this time.  We welcome you to leave condolences and memories on the Tribute Wall above.

Carl Simonie

Jun 11, 2020

Mr. Simonie was born on November 14th 1938 in Kansas City, Missouri.

He was a graduate of Westport High School and received his Bachelor and Masters degrees in education from Central Missouri State University. He began his teaching career at Van Horn High School before moving to Rockhurst College and Pembroke Country Day where he taught English...

Bonnie D. Boyle

Jun 10, 2020

Bonnie D. Boyle, 90, Overland Park, Kansas passed away June 10, 2020.  She was born in Bates County Missouri to Cordia and Raymond Wainscott.  She was a direct descendent of Daniel Boone and carried that pioneer spirit all of her life.  She was a very successful real estate broker in Johnson County for over 40 years and many of...

Joyce Langtry

Jun 9, 2020

Joyce Schmidt Langtry, 82, passed away peacefully but unexpectedly, June 9.  Born in Atchison KS; married Dick Langtry 1959, Kearney NE; lived in N Highlands CA, then Colo Springs before moving to Overland Park KS in 1997 to be closer to their grandkids. Preceded in death by Retired Senior Master Sergeant Dick Langtry; leaves behind her sons Rick (Karen), Mick...

Pamela Colletti

Jun 7, 2020

Pamela Ann Colletti 70, Lenexa Kansas passed away June 7, 2020.  Pam was born November 3, 1949 to Fred and Suzanne(Scurlock) Miller.  Pam was a loving wife, mother, sister and grandmother.  She loved entertaining friends and family.  She was preceded in death by her husband of 46 years Vince Colletti.  Survivors include her children Amanda Colletti, Joel Colletti (Lisa),...

George Carras

Jun 7, 2020

George John Carras passed away on June 7, 2020, at the age of 97 at Kansas City Hospice. Family and friends may pay their respects at the Johnson County Funeral Chapel, 11200 Metcalf Avenue, Overland Park, KS, on Wednesday, June 10, from 4:30 to 6:30 pm, with the Trisagion prayer at 5:00 pm. Please respect social distancing and other...

Leo Ashner

Jun 7, 2020

Leo Edward Ashner, Overland Park, Ks., passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, June 7th, 2020. Leo is survived by his wife of 69 years, Dorothy “Dottye” Ashner, his brother Herb Ashner, sister Frances Feldman, and four sons Steve, Tim, Jeff and Chris, their wives, and 8 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents Charlie and Bessie,...

Ching Lee

Jun 6, 2020

Ching Lee, 85, Overland Park, Kansas, passed away at home June 6, 2020, surrounded by family.  Visitation is Wednesday, June 10, 2020, at 1:00 pm with a family service following at 2:00 at Johnson County Funeral Chapel, 11200 Metcalf, Overland Park, KS 66210.

Ching Lee was born in Nanking Kiangsu, China, and fled to Macao in 1951...