Obituaries

Stephanie Martens

Nov 29, 2019

Stephanie (Southard) Martens of Lenexa, KS left us on November 29, 2019 after a courageous fight with cancer.  Stephanie would have been 53 on January 1, 2020. As Human Resource Director of Ameristar Casinos, Inc., she positively influenced the careers of many, including her niece, Lindsay and nephew, Drew. Stephanie was a casual but confident chef, but her culinary...

Zoe Piper

Nov 28, 2019

Zoe Elizabeth Piper (Coiner) was born on September 8, 1929 to James Lewis and Clara Blanche Coiner.  Zoe was born and raised in the Johnson County area and graduated with honors from Shawnee Mission High School in 1947.  After graduation she worked as a secretary for Skelly Oil and on April 30, 1948, she married Michael Dewey Piper, Jr. ...

Clara Petty

Nov 27, 2019

Clara Louise Petty

On Thursday, November 27th Clara peacefully passed into eternal glory to join the love of her life, Fred L. Petty Jr.

Clara was born March 14th, 1923, in Valley Head, AL to Marvin and Jessie Mae Hartline. Soon after they moved to Drumright, OK where she met Fred and graduated...

Pamela Hedlund

Nov 25, 2019

Every once in a rare while, a truly kind soul crosses your path.  Pamela Jean Hedlund never knew a stranger.  She lived her life to the fullest: dedicated to her family, friends and travel.  If someone was in need, she would be there with a donation, food, or just a listening ear.

Pam was born on September...

Allen Buzzard

Nov 24, 2019

Allen Grant Buzzard Age: 81 years, of Overland Park, Kansas, passed away on November 24, 2019, at Colonial Village, from Pancreatic Cancer.  Funeral will be held at 1 pm, November 30, 2019 at Johnson County Funeral Chapel.  Visitation will be at 12 pm, November 30, 2019.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Royals...

Courtney Jay "CJ" Rardin

Nov 23, 2019

Courtney "CJ" Jay Rardin, 46, of Merriam, KS, died at his home on November 23, 2019, in Olathe, KS.

Courtney was devoted to his family and friends; he would do anything for anyone, and you could always count on him to help. He loved his wife, kids, family, friends, and soccer. He had a smile that lit...

Madhav Chalise

Nov 23, 2019

Madhav Nath Chalise age 83, died, November 23, 2019 at Olathe Medical Center. Madhav was born January 16, 1936 in Nepal the son of Lomadi and Chandra Kumari Chalise. Madhav was a retired Bank Executive. He had earned a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Economics and Law. He also held a Master in Business Administration (MBA).

He is survived...

Lucille Donnell

Nov 23, 2019

Lucille Donnell passed away November 23, 2019 after living a full 95 years. She was born Mattie Lucille Bray on September 24, 1924 to Pearl May (Russell) Bray and Jesse Clyde Bray on a farm in Lowry City, Missouri. She was the third child born in this family of five children.

Lucille attended Bible College in Bolivar...

Malinda Jane Wells

Nov 22, 2019

Jane Wells slipped peacefully into the arms of God November 22, 2019 after recently celebrating her 100th birthday.

Malinda Jane (Ross) Wells was born November 15, 1919 to John and Azell Ross in Willard, MO. She graduated from Willard High School as Valedictorian of her class and attended college in Springfield MO. Jane was a charter member...

Rosemary Wright

Nov 21, 2019

ROSEMARY WRIGHT

Rosemary Wright, 92, was born October 4, 1927 in Eustace, Texas, attended Eustace High School where she was a cheerleader.  She worked 20 years plus at Indian Creek Nursing Center in the Nursing Department and Medical Records.

Rosemary was a proud mother to five sons; Rick, Lon, Jerry, Bud and Kevin...

Janet Grow

Nov 21, 2019

Janet Grow, age 74, passed away November 21st, 2019 after a battle with cancer. A celebration of her life will be held at the Johnson County Memorial Chapel (11200 Metcalf Road, Overland Park, Kansas) on Monday, December 9th. Visitation will be at 1 pm, with the service at 2 pm.

Born July 4, 1945 in Kansas City,...

Russell Clark

Nov 16, 2019

Russell Edwin Clark passed away peacefully at his home in Overland Park, Kansas early on Saturday morning on November 16, 2019 at the age of 86 years. Russell’s wife Billie Clark and daughter Linda Hovey were at his side when he answered God’s call to come home. Russell and Billie have resided in Overland Park since 1976, moving from...

Donald Blalock

Nov 15, 2019

Donald Winston Blalock, 81, of Overland Park, KS, joined his Lord on Nov 15, 2019.  He was a Kansas City native born February 9, 1938, son of Edythe and Walter Blalock.  Don was a devoted husband, father, and incredible Granddad.  He married his high school sweetheart, Patsy Ruth Thomas, in 1958. Don was the epitome of honesty, loyalty, and...

Brent Coffelt

Nov 11, 2019

Brent Allen Coffelt, 50, passed away on November 11, 2019. He was born on December 6th, 1968 In Kansas City, Mo. along with his twin, Brad Jay Coffelt, to Jerry Coffelt and Donna (Bryant) Coffelt.

Brent grew up in Overland Park and attended Shawnee Mission East High School where he graduated in 1987. He then attended college at the...

Howard Koupal

Nov 11, 2019

Howard R. “Bud” Koupal died at the age of 95 on November 11, 2019.

Bud was born in Lincoln, NE on June 11, 1924 to Vida Randall Koupal and Richard V. Koupal.

He attended the University of Nebraska before his college education was interrupted in 1943 when he was drafted into the army to serve...

Keith Kelso

Nov 10, 2019

Keith Lester Kelso, 74, passed away on November 10, 2019.  Keith was born on April 27th, 1945. He was born in Kansas City, Mo. to Lester and Bessie Kelso.  Keith grew up in Fairway Ks. and attended Shawnee Mission North High School, where he met Linda Morrissette his future wife.  Keith attended Kansas State University and he and Linda were...

Arthur Bagdasaryan

Nov 10, 2019

Arthur Y. Bagdasaryan, 59, passed away on November 10, 2019 in his home in Lenexa, Kansas.  Arthur was born on December 16, 1959 in Baku, Azerbaijan. He was the eldest of three sons born to Yura and Elza Bagdasaryan. Arthur and his family moved to the United States in August of 1992.

Hardworking, stoic, and a man...

Lucille Jones

Nov 9, 2019

After a century’s worth of life, love and happiness, Lucille passed away peacefully at her residence at sunrise on November 9,

Born Margaret Lucille Rondeau in Scotia, Nebraska March 11, 1919, she would bring light and joy to all who knew and loved her throughout her life. Her journey would include later stops in Denver, Kansas City,...

Timothy Kelley

Nov 8, 2019

Timothy P. Kelley, 64 of Overland Park, KS, passed away November 8, 2019.  At this time, no service information is available.  The full obituary will appear soon.

Della Crawford

Nov 8, 2019

Della Mae Crawford, of Overland Park, passed away on November 8th, 2019 at her home.

She was born on March 8th, 1923 to Harry Burton and Anna (Hackerott) Brown in Natoma, KS.

Della worked as a Music Teacher for the Shawnee Mission school district for twenty-five years. After she retired from teaching public schools she...