May 13, 2017

RUTH MARIE ROEDERER

Born in Linn, MO in 1930 to Huebert and Mary Otto-Maasen. After raising 8 children, Ruth went to work in Mission, KS at an accounting firm working 35 years retiring at the age of 79. Ruth was the 1st woman in KC KS Diocesan Curcillo movement in 1974 and served as the 1st female...

May 12, 2017

Dorris Jean Givens passed away on May 12, 2017.  She was born on October 6, 1927 in Marshall, MO to Edward and Florence Pauling. Dorris' twin sister Dorthea Patrick preceded her in death.  She is survived by her nephews Michael E. Patrick and Ronald G. Patrick.

Dorris and her twin sister Dorothea were...

May 11, 2017

Paul D. Ackles, 80, Olathe, KS, went home to be with the Lord , Thursday, May 11, 2017 at Good Samaritan Society, Olathe, KS.

Paul was born September 3, 1936 in Binghamton, NY to Howard O. and Carolyn (Powers) Ackles.  On June 23, 1962, Paul married Gail Nichols in Youngstown, OH.

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May 10, 2017

Mary Kathleen Drake, 85, passed away May 10, 2017 in Shawnee, Kansas.

Ms. Mary Kathleen "Nanie" Drake, daughter of the late Timothy Costellos and Delia Costellos, was born January 21, 1932, in New York. Mary spent 65 years in New Jersey before retiring.  After retirement, Mary moved to Kansas to be with her family in 1997. She...

May 9, 2017

Bev Lubeski, 92, of Shawnee, KS, passed away on May 9, 2017. She was born on April 19, 1925, in Elk Point, South Dakota to Arthur and Bertha Erickson. Bev married Bill Lubeski on May 3, 1952, they enjoyed 65 years together. Survivors include husband, Bill of Merriam, KS; daughter, Barbara Greinke (Carl) of Lenexa, KS; son,...

May 6, 2017

Olan G. Holt, 89, of Shawnee, passed away Saturday, May 6, 2017 at his home with his loving family by his side.

Olan was born November 6, 1927 to the late Arthur D. and Ruth Mae Holt in Clinton, Missouri. Olan served in the US Army during the Korean War.   He worked as a Master...

May 5, 2017

Catherine J. Roos, 100, passed away Friday, May 5, 2017 in Conway Springs, Kansas.

Catherine was born April 14, 1917 to the late Frank and Margaret Jardon in Baldwin City, KS.  After graduating from Baldwin City high school in 1935, she earned a teaching degree from Mt. St. Scholastica in 1937.  Shortly after school Catherine...

May 4, 2017

Rene L. McConn, 93, of Shawnee Mission, KS, passed away on May 4, 2017. She was born on Feb. 6, 1924, in Kansas City, KS, to Thomas and Margaret Zumwalt. Rene is survived by her son, Freddie; 5 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren.

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May 3, 2017

John Robert Winters, 65, Gladstone, MO (formerly of St. Joseph, MO) passed away Wednesday, May 3, 2017 at North Kansas City Hospital, North Kansas City, MO.  John was born Oct. 19, 1951 in Kansas City, MO to Clark and Elsie Winters. He worked in retail sales for many years, receiving many awards. He was an avid fisherman, sports fan...

May 2, 2017

Diane M. Garrett, 56, of Olathe, passed away Tuesday, May 2, 2017 at her home.  Diane was born August 19, 1960 in Kansas City, Missouri to Mary Catherine (O'Connor) and Charles Garrett.  She was a longtime Shawnee resident, and graduated from St. Joseph High School in 1978.  After high school, Diane attended St. Mary of the Plain College and...

May 2, 2017

Gary Lee Williams, 57, of Independence, MO, went to eternity on May 2, 2017. He was born in San Diego, CA on June 17th, 1959 to Larry and Judy Williams. Gary loved people no matter their ethnicity, nationality, or social status. He did not know a stranger and was always willing to help others. Attending two churches in Kansas...

May 2, 2017

Sheryl L. Kennett, 71, passed away on May 2, 2017 at St. Luke's Hospice House in Kansas City, MO. She was born on March 26th, 1946 to Glynn and Lola Hull in Oskaloosa, Iowa.  She is survived by her loving husband of 40 years, Raymond Kennett; father, Glynn Hull; daughters, Melissa Johnson, Julie Ramirez, Michelle Kennett; son, Aaron (Tracee)...

Apr 30, 2017

Patsy A. Fromholtz, 83, Shawnee, KS passed away Sunday, April 30, 2017 at her home. Patsy was born Jan. 29, 1934 in Foster, MO to Herman and Mildred Miller. At an early age, Patsy lost her mother, which made family including children, grandchildren and great grandchildren the primary focus of her life. On Jan. 29, 1955 Patsy...

Apr 27, 2017

Michelle Lynne Harrison -Reisen, 53, passed away Thursday, April 27, 2017, peacefully in her sleep at her residence. Michelle was born May 17, 1963 in Downey, California to Russel and Sharon Harrison. Survivors include her husband/soulmate, Myron, mother, Sharon Harrison, children; Lorenzo (Valerie) Lopez, Zachary (Betzy) Harrison, Falon Harrison, Peyton Harrison, Maeve Reisen, and Eavan Reisen. Michelle...

Apr 26, 2017

Albert (Bert) J. Soetaert Sr., 92, passed away Wednesday, April 26, 2017, at Villa St. Francis Nursing Home.  Bert was born February 9, 1925 in Kansas City, Missouri to Louis and Emma Soetaert.  Survivors include his wife, Dorothy, children; Jim (Jan) Soetaert, Diane (Jim) Klempnauer, Mary (Bruce) Baumgartner, Bob Soetaert, daughter-in-law, Tammy Soetaert, seven grandchildren, and five great- grandchildren....

Apr 25, 2017

Janet M. Green, 75, passed away Tuesday, April 25, 2017, at Delmar Gardens of Lenexa. Janet was born July 31, 1941 in Kansas City, Kansas to Leslie and Velma Lovett.  Survivors include her husband, Paul, children; Paul (Terri) Green II, Melissa (Drew) Magwire, Margo (Bryan) Bolding; six grandchildren, Corey and Kathrine Green, Daniel Magwire, Keeton and Adam...

Apr 24, 2017

Elsie Casaert, 100, of Overland Park, KS, passed away, Monday, April 24, 2017.

Elsie was born in Lenexa on July 26, 1916 to George and Mary Lust Gast. She worked on the family dairy until her marriage to Philemon Casaert in 1952. They operated a truck farm and greenhouse until their retirement in...

Apr 24, 2017

Rev. Garrett A. Herwich, 80, went home to be with the Lord April 24, 2017, at The University of Kansas Medical Center. He was born in Kalamazoo, Michigan October 6, 1936, to Remmert and Helen Herwich. He graduated from Athens (MI) High School, Grand Rapids (MI) School of the Bible and Music, and Calvary Bible College, Kansas...

Apr 23, 2017

Thomas Lynn Wright, 76, of Blue Springs, Missouri, passed away on April 23, 2017.  Tom is survived by his daughter, Stacey Lynn (Todd) Parker of Lenexa, KS, grandchildren, Brady, Adam and Hannah and his beloved sister, Sharon Wright Beisser of Venice, FL. Tom was an Army veteran whom loved fishing and took great pride in his annual vegetable garden....

Apr 22, 2017

Karen K. Smith, 74, of Olathe, KS, passed away peacefully, surrounded by loving family on April 22, 2017.

Karen was born August 31, 1942, in Conway, IA.  She graduated from Clearfield High School in Clearfield, IA.  After graduation, she married David E. Smith of Conway, IA, on September 4, 1960.  They had two...