Feb 19, 2017

Corwin Johnson, 71, of Overland Park, passed away Sunday, February 19, 2017, after battling anoxic brain injury for nearly two years. Corwin was born September 1, 1945 in Ohio to Corwin and Betty Johnson. He was well-educated, earning a degree in human resources, and he dedicated himself to his work. He managed five-star restaurants across the country,...

Feb 19, 2017

George Hall, age 99, born on May 10, 1917 in London, England to William John Hall and Harriet Rose (Cockman) Hall, passed away peacefully in the presence of family on Sunday, February 19, 2017 at Shawnee Mission Medical Center. George is survived by his loving wife Mary Lou and his three children Wayne (Suzanne) of Casa Grande, AZ, Rick...

Feb 18, 2017

Shirley Ann Davis, 77, of Shawnee, passed away Saturday, February 18. 2017 at Olathe Hospice House.

Shirley was born September 5, 1939 to the late Roy and Nelda (Wiltse) Catron in Kansas City, Kansas.  She graduated from Washington High School in 1957.  She married Gordon Davis on April 6, 1957.  After graduation, Shirley went to work for...

Feb 18, 2017

Dr. Ronald E. Johnson, 74, of Shawnee, Kansas passed away on February 18, 2017 from his battle with cancer. Ron was born on December 23, 1942 in Greenville, Michigan and graduated from Greenville High School. He received his BA Degree in Philosophy, Religion and Pre-Med as well as a Masters in Psychology from Western Michigan University. Ron...

Feb 17, 2017

Jim Bell, 44, of Olathe, KS, passed away with family by his side, on Feb. 17, 2017. He was born on Aug. 21, 1972, in Kansas City, KS, to Robert P. and Loretta Bell. Jim is survived by his wife of 10 years, Courtney Bell; sons, Brayden and Brennan; parents; brother, Thomas A. Bell; his extended family, many friends,...

Feb 17, 2017

Helen M. Coones, 94, of Merriam, KS, passed away on Feb. 17, 2017.  She was born on Dec. 8, 1922, in Jasper County, IA, to William and Lilie Rush. Helen is preceded in death by her husband, Donald F. Coones.  She is survived by her daughters, Sally (Brent) Brown, Sheila Coones.

Visitation will be held Wednesday from...

Feb 17, 2017

Pat Reynolds, 69, of Bucyrus, KS, formerly of Shawnee, KS, passed away on Feb. 17, 2017. He was born on Jan 2, 1948, in Kansas City, MO, to Thomas Leo and Nellie Mae Reynolds. Pat is survived by his wife, Cindy Reynolds (Fulmer); mother, Nellie Mae Reynolds (Messplay); children, Robin Goldman, Maegan Pankey, Kelly Acton, Paula Reynolds, Adam Kirwan,...

Feb 15, 2017

Robert E. Minshew, known to most as Bob, left this earthly world on February 15, 2017. Bob was no stranger to the hospital over the past few years due to several health issues. Surrounded by those he loved Bob took the next step of life's journey. Holding his hand was his beloved wife Anita of 56 years, Their children...

Feb 14, 2017

Rosemary Soetaert, 69, of La Cygne, KS, passed away on Feb. 14, 2017. She was born on Dec. 23, 1947, in Kansas City, MO, to Herman and Marguerite Reischman. Rosemary is preceded in death by her parents; in-laws, Raymond and Mary Soetaert. She is survived by her husband, Henry R. Soetaert; children, Sheri Maher (Michael), Jolene Soetaert (Daryn Anderson),...

Feb 13, 2017

Yvonne Peckman, 66, passed away on February 13th, 2017. She was born on July 21st, 1950 to Sidney and Vivian Rhodes. At an early age, Yvonne and her family moved to a military base in Texas. She was diagnosed with Lupus at age 15 but never stopped living life to the fullest. She lived in Texas for her adulthood...

Feb 12, 2017

John R. Sheeley, 83, of Lenexa, Kansas passed away on Sunday, February 12, 2017. John was born November 10, 1933 in Baldwin City, Kansas to Rockford and Retta Sheeley. John is survived by his wife, Pauline, sons, Larry (Carla), and Ron (Teri) Sheeley, sisters, Emma Matile, Susan Groves, five grandchildren, Katie, David, Hannah, Jonathan, Matthew, and one...

Feb 12, 2017

Janet L. Ayer, 80, of Overland Park, Kansas passed away on February 12, 2017. Janet was born March 12, 1936 in Downing, Missouri to Russell and Louise Morgan. Janet is survived by her husband of 62 years - Ron, children, Daniel Keith (Shaila) Ayer, Deborah Kathlee (Craig) Antovoni, six grandchildren; Tyler, Nathan, Sarah, Andrew, Christopher, Brandon, and...

Feb 9, 2017

Edith A. Helleson, 85, of Olathe, KS, passed away Thursday, February 9, 2017 at her home.

Edith, known as Edie, was born August 18, 1931 to the late Albert and Alma Amundson in Hadley, Minnesota. She attended Augustana College in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. On February 12, 1950, Edie married John Helleson. She worked for...

Feb 9, 2017

Steven Wayne Bryant, 61, of Kansas City, Kansas, passed away on Thursday, February 9, 2017 at the VA Hospital in Kansas City, Missouri after a long battle with cancer. Steven was born on August 28, 1955 in Kansas City, Kansas.  Steven was preceded in death by his father, Melvin Dean Bryant, Sr. who died  in 1995 and his paternal...

Feb 7, 2017

Our precious Presley Kay Porting, 2 years, 2 months and 17 days, was granted her angel wings on February 7, 2017.

Presley's life was short but those who were lucky enough to know her felt pure joy when she toddled in the room. Her sweet smile, funny personality and big beautiful brown eyes would melt...

Feb 6, 2017

Shelly K. Wedel, 55, of Lenexa, passed away Monday, February 6, 2017 at her home.

Shelly was born February 3, 1962 in Manhattan, KS, to Roger William Heitschmidt and Karen Fae Jakub. She graduated from Derby Senior High School in 1980 and went on to attend Kansas State University. She married Monte Wedel May 14,...

Feb 6, 2017

Virginia K. McCort, 94, of Overland Park, KS, peacefully passed away Monday, February 6, 2017, at Shawnee Mission Medical Center, surrounded by her loving family.

Virginia was born November 24, 1922, to the late Karl Richard and Planeau Idelle Kramer in St. Joseph, MO. She graduated from Central High School and attended St. Joseph Junior...

Feb 6, 2017

Richard Nelson Sears, 86, of Lenexa, KS passed away February 6, 2017. He was born in Englewood, NJ to Seymour and Dorothy Sears. He earned a Commercial Art degree from Pratt Institute in Brooklyn NY. Between college years, he volunteered for the U.S. Army serving two years as a Signal Supply Specialist. In 1955 he met Jean Fuller on...

Feb 5, 2017

Beverly Davenport, a long-time resident of Fairway, Kansas, passed from this life on Sunday, February 5, 2017 in Blue Springs, Missouri. Born on November 10, 1917 in Indianapolis, Indiana, she was preceded in death by her parents Elbert and Grace (Hume) Snoddy, her brother Harold Snowdy, and her husband E. Guy Davenport. Beverly was well-known in the...

Feb 4, 2017

Mildred L. Cook, 96, of Olathe, KS, passed away and joined her family on February 4, 2017. She was born in Theilman, MN on February 22, 1920. She married Bayfield Cook on June 22, 1942 in Rochester, MN. From this union she raised one daughter, Sharon Corder. She is survived by grandson Laurence Corder (Katherin) and great granddaughter Shelby...