Obituaries
Grace Evangeline Anderson Samuelsen
Jun 18, 2025
Grace Evangeline Anderson Samuelsen, age 87, of Overland Park, KS, passed away Wednesday evening, June 18, 2025, at her residence. She was born December 23, 1937, in Chicago, IL, the daughter of Carl Emil Mathias Anderson and Eva Strandmark Anderson.
She was a long-time member of the Faith Lutheran Church, Prairie Village, and more recently was a member of First Lutheran...
David Michael Kight
Jun 18, 2025
David Michael Kight, 55, of Overland Park, Kansas, passed away on June 18, 2025.
Born on October 20, 1969, in Fayetteville, North Carolina, David was raised in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. He pursued higher education with purpose, earning his undergraduate degree from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte and later his law degree from the Louis D. Brandeis School of Law...
John W. Lawton
Jun 16, 2025
John Lawton, age 92, of Overland Park, Kansas, passed away peacefully on June 16, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and stepfather, John was known for his warmth, sense of humor, and unwavering devotion to those he loved.
John was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 31 years, Sandra; his second wife of...
John Brewster "JB" Hodgdon
Jun 13, 2025
John Brewster (JB) Hodgdon was called home by his Lord and Savior on Friday, June 13, 2025. JB was born in Kansas City, Kansas on October 16, 1936, to Amy and Bruce Hodgdon, and grew up in Johnson County, Kansas. For the past eighteen years, JB and his wife Anne have made their home in Lenexa, Kansas. JB attended Shawnee...
Georgia Provas
Jun 13, 2025
Georgia Provas, born on May 13, 1923, in Kansas City, Kansas, passed away peacefully on June 13, 2025, in Overland Park, Kansas. She was known for her vivacious spirit and her love of life, particularly reflected in her passion for golfing, which she enjoyed throughout her life.
Georgia was a cherished member of her family and is survived by her daughter,...
Jean Marie Hilden
Jun 12, 2025
Jean Marie Hilden was born in Kansas City, Missouri on May 23, 1949, to George and June Weiden. She passed away peacefully on June 12, 2025, at her residence, Good Samaritan, Olathe, Kansas. She was preceded in death by her parents, her niece Jill Bombeck, and her brother-in-law Kenneth Luecke. She graduated from St. Theresa’s Academy then went on to...
Dianna Howland
Jun 8, 2025
Dianna Raye Howland was born in Council Bluffs, Iowa, on January 21, 1943, to John and Roberta Miller Reid. Dianna passed away peacefully on June 8, 2025, at her residence, The Forum, Overland Park, Kansas. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Philip, and her grandson Logan Burgess. After graduating from Ashland High School, Ashland, Nebraska, she...
Susan Marie Limer
Jun 8, 2025
Susan Marie Limer, born on November 25, 1946, in Highland, Illinois, passed away peacefully on June 8, 2025, in Lenexa, Kansas.
Survived by her four children, Brett Mathew, Bryan James, Jeffery Allen, and Jennifer Marie Limer, Susan’s legacy lives on through them. Each of her children carries forward the love and values she instilled in them, reflecting her commitment to family...
Maribeth Dear
Jun 7, 2025
Maribeth Dear, born on August 5, 1943, in Saint Louis, Missouri, passed away on June 7, 2025, at the KU Medical Center in Kansas City, Kansas. Her life, marked by grace and kindness, has left an indelible mark on all who were fortunate to know her.
Maribeth was a devoted mother, cherishing every moment spent with her beloved children, Charles Carter...
Wilber A. Copenhafer, Jr.
Jun 6, 2025
Wilber A. Copenhafer, Jr., was born in 1938 in Ottawa, Kansas, to Mary K. Knight-Copenhafer and Wilber A. Copenhafer, Sr. He grew up in Troy, Kansas, and pursued higher education at Kansas State University, where he obtained a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering.
Wilber had a distinguished career at George Butler & Associates, ultimately holding the position of President. Furthermore, he...
Kathleen D. McHenry
Jun 5, 2025
Kathleen Darst McHenry, (maiden name Hill) known as Kathy, passed away on June 5, 2025, in her home surrounded by her loving family. Kathy was raised in Raytown MO and met the love of her life on November 21, 1964, Darrel McHenry. The two were married February 26, 1966, and began their life in Merriam Kansas. They were residents of...
Gerald T. Hay
Jun 3, 2025
Gerald Taylor Hay passed away on June 3, 2025 in Overland Park, Kansas.
Gerald was born in Kansas City, Kansas on April 20, 1942 to Robert Glenn and Ollie Pearl Hay. He graduated from Wyandotte High School in 1960. He received his bachelor’s degree from the University of Kansas. Early in his career, Gerald taught in the Shawnee Mission School District....
Ella Renee Lininger
May 30, 2025
Ella Renee Lininger April 20, 2022 – May 30, 2025
Ella Renee Lininger was born on April 20, 2022, at Children’s Mercy Hospital in Kansas City, Missouri. From the moment she entered the world, she showed everyone what it meant to be brave. Born with C.H.A.R.G.E. Syndrome — a complex and rare genetic condition — Ella faced extraordinary challenges with a...
Amy Jo Marlo
May 30, 2025
Amy Jo Marlo, 66, of Liberty Missouri, formally Overland Park, Kansas, passed away on May 30, 2025. Since 2006, she fought breast cancer and since 2013 she fought metastatic breast cancer.
She was preceded in death by her mother Judith A. Marlo. She is survived by her father, Vernon (Butch) Marlo, brother Scott (Jane) Marlo, sister Katie (Brad) Town, and her...
Shirley Weber
May 30, 2025
Shirley Weber (a.k.a. Shirley Page)
Shirley Jane Weber (Terra) passed away at the age of sixty-nine on May 30, 2025, in the comfort of her home in Leawood, Kansas. Her passing marks the end of a life defined by resilience, compassion, wisdom, generosity and unwavering dedication to family and those she loved. Shirley was born on May 19, 1956, in Lodi,...
Betty Blackwell
May 30, 2025
Betty was born in Kansas City on May 3, 1925 to parents William and Helen Shirk. She was the oldest of four sisters along with Barbara, Beverly and Beryl. She attended Southeast High School, graduating in 1942. She moved to St. Louis to attend secretarial school, securing work at Pevely Dairy in Pevely, Missouri. She enjoyed her work, but even...
Corena Hope Wright
May 29, 2025
CORENA HOPE WRIGHT (ESTOPARE)
Corena Hope Wright, much loved Matriarch of our large family, passed away peacefully May 29, 2025 at home with family in Overland Park, Kansas. She was born May 19, 1932, in Kansas City, Missouri to Franceis M. (Strickland) and Ernest R. Estopare.
Growing up she traveled throughout the United States and Canada with her parents and before resettling...
Sharlyn "Shari" Marie Harlan
May 27, 2025
Sharlyn Marie Harlan (born Sharlyn Husbands) passed away peacefully at her home in Mission, Kansas, on May 27, 2025, at the age of 76.
Born on December 19, 1948, in Kansas City, Missouri, she remained a lifelong resident of the greater Kansas City area. Sharlyn was the beloved wife of Richard Harlan, who cherished her throughout their life together. She is...
Patricia Ann Burger
May 26, 2025
Patricia Ann Burger, of Spring Hill, Kansas, passed away peacefully at home on May 26, 2025, following a brief battle with pancreatic cancer. She was 78 years old. She was born on October 11, 1946, in Wyandotte County, KS, to Oris and Lois Massey.
Patricia was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Charles, her grandson Micheal, and her sisters, Kathy...
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