Obituaries

Richard P. (Dick) Humes

Jan 1, 2020

Richard P. (Dick) Humes passed to his eternal heavenly home on March 3, 2020.

Dick was born March 21, 1922 to Harry H. Humes and Agnes Irene nee Howison in Glen Elder, Kansas. Dick grew up in Salina, Kansas, graduated from Salina High School in 1939.  He attended Kansas State University both before and after World War...

Violet Lorene Bliss

Jan 1, 2020

Violet Lorene Bliss, 93, widow of Carroll O. Bliss, passed away on Friday, February 7, 2020 at the home of her son in Hampton, VA.

Born in California, MO, she was a resident of Kansas City, KS for over 60 years before moving to the east coast in 2012 where she resided on the Outer Banks of...

Marsha Landis Wolf

Jan 1, 2020

Marsha Gayle Wolf, 62, passed away on December 10 at her home in Lenexa, KS, surrounded by family. She was a loving daughter, sister, wife, mother, and Nana who cared deeply for her family and was dedicated to her job and doing it well. Born to George Eldon and Sylvia Jean (Cadwell) Landis of Stilwell, KS on December 4,...

Sheryl Lee Newman

Jan 1, 2020

Sheryl Lee Newman (Sherry), age 82 of Overland Park, Kansas, died April 12, 2020. She was born, November 24,1937 in Hammond, Indiana, the daughter of Dallas and Pauline Donaldson.

Sherry attended Pittsburg State University whereshe met her husband William Warren Newman. They married January 31st 1960. Sherry and Warren resided in Overland Park, Kansas. She worked at...

Larry Kilgore

Jan 1, 2020

Larry R. Kilgore, a lifetime resident of Kansas City, Missouri passed away Thursday, November, 19th at St. Joseph Medical Center at the age of 64. Larry was born in Kansas City in 1956 to Mary Jane and John (Jack) Kilgore. He graduated from Bishop Hogan High School in 1974. He quickly gained employment at Kansas City Public Works. He...

Sylvia Cissna

Jan 1, 2020

Sylvia Cissna (maiden name Watt), age 83, of Overland Park, KS passed away on May 23, 2020.  Sylvia was a tough lady who fought to beat the Coronavirus.  She initially cleared the virus (testing negative twice) but in the end it proved to be too much for her body.  She is survived by her husband of 59 years Dale...

Martha Brown

Jan 1, 2020

MARTHA JEAN BURCH BROWN

Martha Jean Burch Brown, John Knox Village, Lee’s Summit was born April 20, 1928 to Harold A. and Imogene Rose Dunham Burch in Hartford, Il.  She attended the public schools of Jerseyville, Il., and received a B.A. degree from the University of Sioux Falls in South Dakota and an M.A. from...

Marilyn Elizabeth Dorn

Jan 1, 2020

Marilyn Elizabeth Dorn age 81, passed away on April 25th, 2020 in Overland Park, Kansas. Marilyn brought her spark and energy to everything she did. She was an exceptional and loving mother, unwavering in her support and wise counsel. She took great pride in all her grandchildren, and especially enjoyed following their interests and activities. Family and friends were...

Betty Lee Vail

Jan 1, 2020

Betty Lee Vail, 98, of Overland Park, Kansas, passed away June 17, 2020.  At this time no services are planned.  Please leave condolences and fond memories for the family on the Tribute Wall above.

Eugene W. Wroot

Jan 1, 2020

Eugene W. Wroot, 91, of Louisburg, Kansas, passed away October 3, 2020.  At this time no services are planned.  We welcome you to share fond memories and condolences with the family on the Tribute wall above.

Marian Nielsen

Jan 1, 2020

Marian Elizabeth Nielsen of Prairie Village, KS died peacefully at the age of 93 with her family by her side at her daughter’s home on August 10, 2020.  She was a long time member of Lutheran Church of the Resurrection in Prairie Village and formerly Zion Lutheran Church before it closed.  She was very active in her church serving...

Jacquelin Alstatt

Jan 1, 2020

Jacquelin (Jacque) Glover Alstatt, 81, of Overland Park, Kansas,  passed away Monday, August 3, 2020.

Jacque was born November 12, 1938, in Salina, Kansas, to Herbert and Marjorie (Housel) Glover. She was preceded in death by her husband, John D. Alstatt, in 2011. She is survived by sister Jere Turner (of Sante Fe, NM); three children: sons...

Deidre Chase-Estes

Jan 1, 2020

Deidre Lee Chase-Estes, 50, Leawood, passed away Tuesday July 14, 2020.  The world lost a beautiful, loving, kind, compassionate, fashionable, sassy, funny, and wonderful person. She was a beloved wife, daughter, niece, cousin and friend to many.  She was a long-time hostess at JJ’s Restaurant.  She loved her time there and met some of the best friends of her life...

Curtis Wohlford

Jan 1, 2020

Curtis Wells Wohlford, 80, of Olathe, Kansas passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 1st, 2020 at Olathe Medical Center, in Olathe, Kansas. He was born October 12, 1939 in Sleepy Eye, Minnesota to Wells and Esther (Jacobsen) Wohlford. Curt was a 1957 graduate of Sleepy Eye High School. He went on to work for Schweigert Meat Company. He married...

Robert Hansen

Dec 31, 2019

Robert Bradley Hansen, 77, passed away peacefully at home on December 31.  He was born February 19, 1942 in Kansas City, MO to Edward T. Hansen and Barbara (Jacob) Hansen.  He was married 40 years to Vivion (McVay) Hansen and they had one son, Tyler Bradley Hansen, who preceded him in death and greeted him in heaven on New...

Glenn Borchardt, Jr.

Dec 31, 2019

GLENN H. BORCHARDT, JR

Glenn H. Borchardt, Jr. was born February 25, 1934 to Glenn H. Borchardt, Sr and Marguerite T. in Kansas City, Kansas, living in this area most of his life.

He was a member of St. Pius X Catholic Church in Mission, Kansas.

He leaves behind his...

Daphne Haber

Dec 29, 2019

Daphne Rae Haber, 17 months old, died peacefully at Children’s Mercy Hospital on December 29, 2019 in her mommy’s arms as her daddy, big brother, and family surrounded her.

A Celebration of Life service will be held at Johnson County Funeral Chapel, 11200 Metcalf Ave. in Overland Park, KS on Saturday, January 4th at 3pm.  Visitation will...

M. Evans

Dec 28, 2019

Milford David Evans, age 96, of Leawood, Kansas, passed away peacefully to meet his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Saturday, December 28, 2019.  He is preceded in death by his beloved son, Christopher Evans, his parents Frank A. Evans and Pearl Blacksmith, and his sister Marjorie Monckton.  David was born on February 2, 1923 in Kansas City, Missouri,...

Emelie Davidson

Dec 27, 2019

Emelie Trickett Davidson

Emelie Trickett Davidson, Overland Park, passed away on December 27, 2019 following a brief illness. Emelie was born in Kansas City, Kansas on December 21, 1929.  She attended Wyandotte High School and the University of Kansas where she studied Art Education. At KU, Emelie was a member of Pi Beta Phi where she made...

Thomas "Tommy" Savage

Dec 26, 2019

Thomas (Tommy) Savage, at the age of 67, made his transition on December 26th 2019. He was a devoted husband of Virgie Savage of 40 years. Born in Chicago Illinois, but relocated to Olathe Kansas, Thomas was the son of Tom and Corine Savage. In Chicago he attended Calumet High School and also graduated from Olive Harvey College where...