Obituaries

Apr 27, 2025

Peggy Ann Torno passed away peacefully at her home in Maricopa, Arizona on April 27, 2025 with friends and her sister, Penny by her side.

Peggy was born in Conway, Arkansas on 12/28/1948 and moved to Kansas when she was a young child.

Peggy graduated from Shawnee Mission West High School and received a bachelor’s degree from Emporia State University where she...

Apr 26, 2025

Florence C. Hayes, fondly known as Flo, passed away on April 26, 2025, at the age of 100 in Overland Park, Kansas. Born on June 26, 1924, in Kansas City, Missouri, Florence lived a remarkable life marked by dedication and hard work.

Flo spent an impressive 70 years working on her feet, a testament to her strong work ethic and resilience....

Apr 25, 2025

Apr 24, 2025

Tyler Robert Morrison, 40, sadly left our earthly world on April 24, 2025, after a brief illness. Tyler was born on September 21, 1984, in Wichita, Kansas, to George and Vicki Morrison, and was preceded in death by his younger brother, Travis

Tyler lived in Overland Park, Kansas, attended Blue Valley Northwest High School, and graduated from Kansas State University. He...

Apr 24, 2025

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Apr 23, 2025

Rocky Groves, a beloved member of his family and community, passed away on April 23, 2025, in Lenexa, Kansas, at the age of 47. Born on June 8, 1977, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, he touched the lives of everyone who had the privilege of knowing him.

Rocky dedicated his professional life to the field of nursing, serving as a Certified Registered...

Apr 21, 2025

Don Ehlers (born Donald Carl Ehlers) came into this world on Sunday, June 18, 1950, fittingly on Father’s Day in Sioux Rapids, Iowa, to John and Lavon Ehlers. Greeting him at home were three older brothers: Gerald "Jerry", Kenneth “Ken”, and Richard “Rich”. Their family was joined by three younger siblings: Karen, Kevin, and Mark. Don grew up on the...

Apr 20, 2025

Shirley McGee went to Heaven to be with the Lord and all her loved ones in Heaven on April 20th, 2025, Easter Sunday morning at the age of 84. She passed away peacefully at Trustwell Living of Overland Park with her friend Jill and several family members spending much time with her.

Shirley McGee was born in Maryville, Missouri on January...

Apr 19, 2025

Doris A. Klinock (97) passed away at Lakeview Village on April 19th, 2025. Doris was born on August 31st, 1927 in Crawford County, KS to Stella (Broughton) and Harry Smith. She grew up running barefoot around her family farm. Upon graduating from high school she moved up to Kansas City where she met her husband, Joseph I. Klinock. Doris always...

Apr 18, 2025

Ollie “Gene” Embry, 96, of Shawnee, passed away April 18, 2025. Visitation will be from 1-2pm on Thursday, April 24, followed by services at 2pm, all at Johnson County Funeral Chapel. Burial will follow at Johnson County Memorial Gardens.

Gene was born on March 22, 1929 in Harrisburg, Arkansas, to Doctor Hunter and Bertha Mae (Eastin) Embry. He married Louise (Batson)...

Apr 17, 2025

Norene Nelle Mealman, 103, a former teacher, homemaker and mother in Kansas City, Kansas, died April 17, 2025 in Paradise Valley, Arizona.

Mrs. Mealman was born near Odessa, Missouri. She received a B.S. in Education at Central Missouri State University and a Master's Degree from the University of Missouri, Kansas City. She began her teaching career in the Rural Schools of...

Apr 16, 2025

Allan K. Lewis, 91, Overland Park, passed away on April 16th, 2025 at Silvercrest with his family by his side. Allan was born in Topeka, KS to Clara and Warren Lewis. He is survived by his wife Dolores A. Lewis; daughters: Kathryn L. Gabler with John D. Gabler, Suzanna J. Smith with JR Smith, Ash Grove, MO; Brother, Mel Lewis,...

Apr 15, 2025

Barbara was born in Edinburgh, Scotland on August 13, 1935. Her parents were Jean and James Masterton. She was the youngest of their three children, having an older sister Janette and brother John. She attended Corstorphine Primary and Secondary school and graduated with a certificate in Pitman shorthand writing, which she used to gain her first job at the Pearl...

Apr 14, 2025

Paul Sexton, Junior, passed away in the early morning hours of April 14, 2025, at the Hospice of Olathe Medical Center. He was 94 years old. Sexton grew up in Meade, Kan., son of Paul and Lillian Sexton, experiencing in early childhood many of the deprivations and hardships of the Depression. His character was forged in those Dust Bowl years,...

Apr 14, 2025

Cruz Perez, 90, passed away peacefully on April 14, 2025, in Kansas City, Missouri.

Born on September 14, 1934, Cruz lived a long and full life centered around family, laughter, and simple joys. He was a devoted husband to Rosa Perez of sixty-eight years and a proud father to his sons Robert Perez, Joel Perez, John Perez, Jerry Perez, and Cruz...

Apr 14, 2025

Sharon Carruthers, 82, Shawnee, passed away Monday, April 14, 2025 at the Kansas City Hospice House. Sharon was born on April 2,1943 in Moosejaw, Saskatchewan, Canada to Norman and Ruby (Petch) Brown. She lived in Canada until her twin sister set her up on a date in Boston with Douglas Carruthers. They were married 6 months later on June 7,...

Apr 13, 2025

In Loving Memory of Rose Marie Seifferlein (1927 – 2025)

Rose Marie Dystensky Hackbarth Seifferlein, 98, of Overland Park, Kansas, passed away peacefully on April 13, 2025. Born on February 24, 1927, in Snyder, Nebraska, Rose grew up in rural Webster, Nebraska, where her father, Frank, was the local blacksmith and her mother, Toni, made the best kolaches for miles around.

As...

Apr 12, 2025

Erma Jean (Johnson) Rains, 85, of Overland Park, KS passed away on April 12, 2025. Visitation will be 10:00 am, Tuesday April 22, 2025, with an 11:00 am funeral service following at Nall Avenue Baptist Church located at 6701 Nall Avenue, Prairie Village, KS 66208. A graveside service will follow at Johnson County Memorial Gardens, 11200 Metcalf Avenue, Overland Park,...

Apr 11, 2025

Dennis (Denny) James Miller Sr., 81, of Overland Park, KS, a man whose life was a testament to faith and family, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 11, 2025.

Born in Columbus, Ohio, Denny lived a life guided by faith and a love for his family, and a loyalty that extended from his loved ones to his beloved Cleveland Browns and...

Apr 11, 2025

Barbara Virginia Manke, 88, entered into eternal rest in the early morning hours of April 11th, 2025, at her home in Overland Park, Kansas. A devoted woman of faith, a beloved mother and grandmother, and a cherished sister and friend, Barbara’s life was defined by her unwavering love for her family and her steadfast trust in God.

Born at home in...