Jan 15, 2016

Howard Dingwerth, 91, passed away of natural causes at Lakeview Village in Lenexa, Kansas, on January 15, 2016. He was born in Kansas City, Kansas on July 12, 1924. He was a WWII veteran serving in the US Navy aboard the USS Windham Bay (CVE 92) in the Pacific theater. Upon his discharge form the military service...

Jan 15, 2016

Herrick Hurst Kesler passed away January 15, 2016 in Shawnee Mission, Kansas, less than three weeks after the death of his beloved wife, Alma Jean Kesler. Their 67-year commitment to each other was rare and beautiful, in a throwaway world. He was 88 years old.

Hurst, as he was known to family, was...

Jan 14, 2016

Herman Eugene Rossiter, 84, Shawnee, KS passed away Thursday, Jan. 14, 2016 at his home.

Gene was born Feb. 19, 1931 in Kingfisher, OK to Lloyd E. and Nora B. Rossiter. He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Rossiter, daughter, Paula Johnson, sons, Lloyd Rossiter and Lester Rossiter. Survivors include his...

Jan 12, 2016

Walter John Tracz, 88, of Shawnee, passed away Tuesday, January 12, 2016 at his home.

Walt was born November 16, 1927 to the late Walter and Sophia Tracz in Kansas City, Kansas. Walt served in the U.S. Army and was stationed in Korea. When he returned home from the service, Walt married Winnie...

Jan 12, 2016

Marvin Rudolph "Mark" Luetjen of Roeland Park, KS received his eternal reward on Tuesday, January 12, 2016 at Brookdale Rosehill Sr. Living Facility with his wife and children by his side.

Known by his friends as Mark, he was born and raised on the family farm in Cole Camp, MO on November 8, 1935 to...

Jan 11, 2016

Albert E. Miller, 83, passed away on Monday, January 11, 2016. Al was born on Dec. 18, 1932 in Kansas City, Kan., the eldest of the late Albert and Agnes Miller. As a cancer survivor, he was preceded in death by his loving wife of 57 years, "B" Miller. He was survived by his five children: son, Steve and...

Jan 11, 2016

Jerry L. Cook, 46, of Gardner, KS passed away Monday, January 11, 2016 at his home.

Jerry was born October 1, 1969 to Charles and Sue Young in Kansas City, Missouri. He graduated from Belton High School in 1988 where he played football. Jerry was awarded a full academic and athletic scholarship to Missouri Western...

Jan 10, 2016

James “Jim” D. Helm, 92, of Kansas City, Kansas, passed away on January 10, 2016 at Shawnee Mission Medical Center. He was born on February 22, 1923.

Jan 9, 2016

Sidney C. Verheaghe, 94, of Overland Park, Kansas passed away January 9, 2016 at Garden Terrace Overland Park. Sidney was born February 7, 1921 in Kansas City, Kansas to Julius and Adelaine Verheaghe. Sidney is survived by his Daughter, Jeannette (Jim) Osborn, Bakersfield, CA, sister, Laura White of Fallbrook, CA, daughter-in-law's, JoAnn Verheaghe, Marsha Verheaghe, ten grandchildren, numerous great...

Jan 9, 2016

Mildred Little, 92, of Roeland Park, passed away January 9, 2016. Mildred was born April 6, 1923 in Kansas City, Kansas to Elbert and Bessie Greenlee and lived all her life in the Wyandotte and Johnson County areas. She was a member of Roeland Park United Methodist Church. Mildred is survived by her sister, Louise Baird, Lenexa,...

Jan 9, 2016

Marilyn Lucile Martens, 95, of Lakeview Village, Lenexa, KS (formerly of Prairie Village, KS) passed away Saturday, Jan. 9, 2016 at the Shawnee Mission Med. Ctr., Merriam, KS.

Marilyn was born Jan. 4, 1921, in Kansas City, KS to William P. and Clara L. Utermohlen. She was a 1938 graduate of Wyandotte High...

Jan 8, 2016

Jean L. Miller, 91, of Shawnee, KS, passed away on January 8, 2016 at her residence. She was born on October 5, 1924 in Nevada, MO, to Charles and Bernice (Elliot) Thompson. Jean is preceded in death by her daughter, Gail Lunsford, and brother, Charles Thompson, Jr. She is survived by her daughter, Marsha Lea Brewer, and...

Jan 8, 2016

Eldon L. Askew, 86, passed away January 8, 2016. Eldon was born August 1, 1929 in Utica, Kansas to Lorin and Ada Askew. Eldon is survived by his son, Larry (Susanne) Askew, four grandchildren; Larry Askew, Chad Askew, Sally Miller, Katy Askew, 4 great-grandchildren, and one on the way. Eldon was preceded in death by his wife...

Jan 7, 2016

Carl Hunker was born in Lakeview, Oregon on April 24, 1916 to Harry C. Hunker and Louise A. Bosworth. He grew up in Canon City, Colorado, which he considered his home town. After graduating from high school, he worked for two years in the mountains of Colorado with the Civilian Conservation Corps. In 1936, he enrolled in...

Jan 7, 2016

Pat Meyer, 74, of Shawnee, KS, passed, January 7, 2016 at her home.

Pat was one of eight children and was born May 20, 1941 in Wichita, KS to Joseph and Connie Ryan Fern. She graduated from St. Joseph High School in 1959. She married, Robert Meyer at St. Joseph Church on June...

Jan 7, 2016

Charlotte Zahner, 94, passed away January 7, 2016 at Olathe Medical Center. Charlotte was born July 31, 1921 in Winwood, Missouri to Jess and Frances Hugunin. She was a lifelong resident of the area and a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. On May 3, 1942, she married Frank Anthony Zahner at St. Joseph Church in Shawnee,...

Jan 6, 2016

Harvey John Cooke, 84, passed away January 6, 2016. Harvey was born June 19, 1931 in Liberty Hill, NC to James and Esther Cooke. He was one of nine children. Five sisters and three brothers. He graduated from Candor High School in 1950. In October 1951, he entered the US Air Force. He served in Korea in...

Jan 6, 2016

William T. Smith Jr., 94, of Overland Park, KS, died January 6, 2016 at North KC Hospital/North Care Hospice. He was born in Sterling, KS, and grew up in Dighton, KS, attending public school there. Bill was the son of William T. and Lola B. Smith (Thirlwell).

He graduated from Kansas University School of Journalism in 1948...

Jan 6, 2016

Terry L. Grove, 67, passed away January 6, 2016.

Terry was born January 20, 1948 in St. Joseph, MO to Leo and Berniece Grove.

He retired as a Lieutenant for Prairie Village Police Department after 24 years of service. He received numerous awards and accommodations including the "Valor Award" for conspicuous...

Jan 6, 2016

Mary A. (Quinlan) Williams, Merriam, KS passed away Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2016 at her home.

Mary was born in Taunton, MA to John and Isabella Quinlan. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles L. Williams in 1985 and daughter, Barbara E. Williams in 1971. Mary is survived by her six children,...