Karen Kenney
Jun 23, 2026
Karen Sue Kenney, 85, of Overland Park, Kansas, passed away peacefully at home on June 23, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family.
Born on September 23, 1940, in Kansas City, Missouri, Karen was the daughter of F.H. and Tina Selden. She lived a life defined by creativity, generosity, and an unwavering devotion to her family.
Karen shared a lifetime of...
Bishop Lee Silmon
Jul 1, 2026
With broken hearts, yet overwhelming gratitude for the precious gift of his life, we celebrate the life of our beloved Bishop Lee Silmon, who passed away on July 1, 2026, at just six months old.Though his time on Earth was brief, Bishop’s footprint on the hearts of his parents, his big brother and sister, and his extended family is everlasting.In...
Keith E Bottorff
Jun 14, 2026
Keith E. Bottorff, 76, passed away June 14, 2026, at the University of Kansas Medical Center after a courageous battle with cancer.
He was born April 7, 1950 in Webster City, IA. Keith was the eldest son of the late Kenneth and Kathryn (Burcham) Bottorff.
Keith is survived by his loving wife of 23 years, Nan Vail; two brothers Kevin (Linda) Bottorff...
Patricia Ruth Owsley
Jun 29, 2026
Pat (Anderson) Owsley, age 93, of Overland Park, KS, passed away at her daughter's home on June 29th, 2026. Pat was born at home in Merriam, Kansas on March 18th, 1933. She was the 6th of 7 children of Leonard and Annie Bell Anderson. She graduated from her beloved Rosedale High School in 1950. She married Bob Owsley, her high...
Mary Elizabeth Knackstedt
Jun 14, 2026
Mary Elizabeth “Betty” Knackstedt, 84, of Overland Park, passed away on June 14, 2026. Visitation will be Monday, July 13, 2026, at 10:30am, followed by the Funeral Mass at 11:00 am, all at Nativity Catholic Church, 3800 W. 119th Street, Leawood, Kansas 66209. Inurnment will follow at Forest Hill Cemetery. Memorial contributions in Betty’s name are suggested to Alzheimer’s Association,...
Benedict Olusola Popoola
Jul 2, 2026
With profound sadness and hearts full of gratitude for a life exceptionally well lived, we announce the passing of Benedict Olusola "Ben" Popoola, who entered into eternal rest on July 2, 2026, at the age of 73.
Born on April 15, 1953, in Nigeria, Ben was the son of Chief Olanipekun Joseph Popoola and Modupe Veronica Popoola of Effon-Alaye, Ekiti State....
Mary Susan Blythe
May 19, 2026
Mary Susan Corriston Blythe, 80, was born in Berkeley, California, and passed away on May 17, 2026, in the presence of her beloved husband, Holly John Blythe and her sister Janis at her home in Shawnee, Kansas.
Mary was the firstborn child of Roy and Josephine “Jo” Corriston. At the age of six months, she began what would become a lifelong...
Sarah Johnson
Apr 1, 2026
Sarah Covell Johnson, 62, passed away on April 1, 2026. She was born on April 28, 1963, in Fargo, N.D and spent her childhood in St. Cloud, Minn. and Springfield, MO, before moving to Wayzata, Minn., where she completed high school and began shaping the path that would define much of her life.
Sarah was a gifted athlete and an exceptional...
Linda Irene Pappas
Jul 2, 2026
Linda Irene Pappas, 84, entered into the presence of the Lord on July 3, 2026.
Linda was born on January 22, 1942, in Kansas City, Missouri, to John and Irene Linville. She was preceded in death by her parents; her brother, Charles; her sister, Elaine; and her beloved husband, John J. Pappas.
She is survived by her son, Michael Pappas (Christine) of...
Verna Lee "Tab" Corcoran
Jul 2, 2026
Verna Lee “Tab” Corcoran, born on August 30, 1936, in New Boston, Illinois, to Claude James and Alfreda Louise Tapscott, lived a life marked by strength, independence, and quiet determination.
Tab served proudly in the United States Air Force from April 1955 to July 1956, where she trained as a Radiology Technician.
She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Raymond...
Nancy Sue Kinney
Jun 29, 2026
Nancy Sue Kinney passed away peacefully on June 29th , leaving behind a life defined by kindness, quiet strength, and a deep devotion to her family and community. Sue was a woman of grace and determination-someone who made others feel welcome, valued, and at easy simply by being herself.
Sue had a remarkably strong work ethic, approaching every job or task...
Thomas G Gresham
Jun 28, 2026
Born on the family farm in Jasper, Missouri, Tom embodied the values of hard work, humility, and quiet determination throughout his life. He was the first member of his family to attend college, earning an engineering degree from the Missouri School of Mines at Rolla. His career took him overseas with an international oil company, where he lived and worked...
Donna Jean Penny
Jun 26, 2026
Donna Jean (Chaffin) Penny
November 12, 1956 – June 26, 2026
Donna Jean (Chaffin) Penny, 69, of Overland Park, Kansas, passed away peacefully on June 26, 2026, surrounded by her family.
Donna was born November 12, 1956, in Seminole, Oklahoma, to Donald and Barbara Chaffin of Broken Arrow, who preceded her in death. She graduated from Broken Arrow High School in 1974.
She is...
Jon Stack
Jun 22, 2026
Jon Wroth Stack, age 91, of Overland Park, Kansas passed away June 22, 2026.
Jon was born on December 14, 1934 in Kansas City, Kansas to Albert and Virginia Stack. He grew up in Olathe, Kansas and graduated from Baker University in Baldwin City, Kansas in May 1956.
Jon met the love of his life at Baker and following her graduation in...
John W. Carter
Jun 21, 2026
John Wesley Carter, 88 of Overland Park, KS passed away peacefully on June 21, 2026, at Research Medical Center.
Born on Feb. 15, 1938, in Iantha, MO, he grew up in Mindenmines, MO and Pittsburg, KS.
He enjoyed a 67-year long career at Rylie Equipment and Contracting. He was President from 1999-2002, followed by CEO from 2002-2021 and stayed on the Board...
Eloree Baldwin
Jun 20, 2026
Eloree Baldwin, our beloved mother, died peacefully, on June 20, 2026 surrounded by her family, just days before celebrating her 101st birthday, and after a lifetime of caring for others with generosity, humor and her Christian faith.
Eloree was born on June 25, 1925 to William Edward and Maggie Maude Boatwright of Gentry County, MO. She was the youngest of six...
Audrey Dawn Evans
Jun 17, 2026
Audrey Evans passed away after a remarkable life defined by love, family, creativity, and adventure. Born in Sedalia, Missouri, in 1923, Audrey grew from humble beginnings into a woman whose warmth, elegance, and spirited personality touched everyone who knew her.
Audrey met the love of her life, David Evans, at Southeast High School. Their partnership blossomed into a marriage that lasted...
