May 3, 2016

Eleanor Townley LaCombe of Shawnee, KS, passed away on Tuesday, May 3, 2016, after a rare complication from a cardiac procedure.

She was born on September 22, 1926 to Ray and Edna (Moon) Townley. Eleanor grew up in Olathe, KS attending Central Grade School and graduated from Olathe High School in 1944. She lived in...

May 3, 2016

Kenneth Gerald Larson, 94, of Hastings, Michigan, formerly of Shawnee, Kansas, died Tuesday, May 3, 2016, at MagnumCare of Hastings, after a short illness.

He was born October 28, 1921, in Kansas City, Kansas, to Henry and Elizabeth (Sterner) Larson, the fifth of ten children. He spent his childhood in Argentine, Kansas, and graduated from...

May 3, 2016

Al "Zack" Mellon, 67, Overland Park, KS (formerly of Lake of the Ozarks) passed away Tuesday, May 3, 2016 at the University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, KS.

Albert was born Sept. 25, 1948 in Kansas City, MO to Albert and Betty (Chambers) Mellon. He was a 1966 graduate of Shawnee Mission...

May 3, 2016

Nancy Sue Boyd, 79, of Shawnee, Kansas passed away peacefully on May 3, 2016.

She was born April 27, 1937 in Kansas City, Missouri to Luther Allen McCullough and Etta McCullough.

Nancy's inspiration will live on through her son, Jeffrey J. Boyd of Olathe, Pamela E. Benton of Shawnee, Debra S. Conroy of Kansas City,...

May 2, 2016

James R. Rund "JR", 76, of Overland Park, KS, passed away on May 2, 2016.

He was born on June 16, 1939 in Chicago, IL, to James and Mary (McCauley) Rund. JR was an avid hunter and an endowment member of the NRA. He was also a member of Scottish Rite and Abdallah Shriners.

He...

May 2, 2016

Lena I. Vaughan, 88, passed away May 2, 2016 at Kansas City Hospice House.

Lena was born March 3, 1928 to Elmer P. Hardin and Hazel M. Hardin in Nevada, MO.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest Vaughan and grandson Russell Slocum. Lena is survived by 2 daughters,...

Apr 29, 2016

Marina R. Cordero "Mona", 84, of Kansas City, Kansas passed away on April 29, 2016. Marina was born March 9, 1932 in Kansas City, Kansas to Vincent and Maria Cordero. Marina is survived by her sister, Juanita (Anthony) Diaz, numerous nieces and nephews, two great-nieces, Lily Arellano "Chula", Maria Arellano "Nanie", her loving cats; Lewis, Molly Wiggins,...

Apr 29, 2016

Ida Maurine Buckner, 90, of Shawnee, Kansas passed away on April 29, 2016. Maurine was born August 10, 1925 in Cordell, Oklahoma and grew up with her mom, dad, and five brothers on their family farm in Cordell, surviving the Dust Bowl and the Great Depression. Her life brought her to Kansas City in 1951. After her...

Apr 28, 2016

Denise E. Gerba, 52, of Shawnee, Kansas passed away on April 28, 2016. Denise was born October 4, 1963 in Kansas City, Kansas to Joseph and Carol Gerba. Denise is survived by her mother, Carol (Jerry) Morton and Dan Wills. Denise was preceded in death by her father, Joseph and brother Steven Gerba.

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Apr 27, 2016

David L. Setter, 78, of Shawnee, Kansas passed away April 27, 2016. David was born September 18, 1937 in Ellsworth, KS to Lorene and Frank Setter, who proceeded him in death. The family moved to Kansas City in 1942. Dave graduated from St. Agnes Grade School, St. Agnes High School (currently Bishop Miege) and Rockhurst College. He...

Apr 26, 2016

Helen L. Caldwell, 93, of Overland Park, Kansas, formerly of Turner, Kansas passed away on April 26, 2016.

Helen was born to Frank and Lottie Pretz. She spent the majority of her life in the Turner area. Helen was married to Robert Caldwell, Sr. for 65 years.

Helen is preceded in death by her husband,...

Apr 26, 2016

Ivan Floyd Whiteford, 88, of Osawatomie, formerly of Shawnee KS passed away on April 26, 2016. Ivan was born Oct. 6, 1927 in Coffey County, KS to Carrol and Rozella Whiteford. Ivan is survived by his two sons; Dennis (Donna) Whiteford, David (Hope) Whiteford, four grandchildren; Kelly, Keith, Colin and Charlotte Whiteford, five great-grandchildren; Samantha, Tyler, Hayden,...

Apr 23, 2016

Harold L. Lawson, 88, of Shawnee, KS passed away at his residence Saturday, April 23, 2016.

Harold was born July 27, 1927 to Frank and Opal Lawson. Harold is survived by his wife Bonnie of 48 plus years; son Stephen T. (Michelle), daughters Rebecca (William) Walker, Cynthia (Phillip) Tanner, sisters Ruth Baker, Lois (Charles) Wahaus, eight grandchildren...

Apr 23, 2016

Mary M. Koontz, 85, Leawood, KS passed away Saturday, April 23, 2016 at Villa St. Joseph, Leawood, KS.

Mary was born on the second floor of a two story home December 14, 1930 in Axtell, KS to Robert E. and Margaret C. Smith. She was a graduate of Marysville High School. On January...

Apr 22, 2016

Thomas J. VanKeirsbilck, 74, Shawnee, KS passed away peacefully Friday, April 22, 2016 at the Kansas City Hospice House, Kansas City, MO. Tom, the only child of Sid and Mary (Dusselier) VanKeirsbilck. Asta Schmidt and Tom were married June 27, 1964 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Shawnee, KS. He served in the National Guard 1962-1972. Tom loved his family,...

Apr 22, 2016

Trent A. Goodrich, 53, of Olathe, KS, passed away, Friday, April 22, 2016 in Kansas City, MO.

Trent is survived by his wife, Teresa; daughter, Nissa (Chris) Fisher; his father, James Goodrich and his grandchildren, Ensley and Dax Fisher.

Trent owned and operated Contemporary Concrete for over 20 years....

Apr 18, 2016

After a ten-year battle with early onset Alzheimer's, Pamela Van Saun died peacefully in Shawnee, Kansas on April 18th, 2016 at the age of 66.

Pamela was born in Kansas City, MO to Bill and Mary Lee Boswell and raised in Torrance, California. Pamela graduated from United States International University at Point Loma in 1973...

Apr 18, 2016

Lucille M. Garrett of Shawnee, KS, age 98, passed away peacefully on April 18, 2016, at Shawnee Mission Medical Center. She was born January 14th, 1918, on the family farm in Shawnee to Rose and John Klein and was the third of ten children.

Lucille married Clifford H. Garrett in 1939. They were happily married...

Apr 18, 2016

Sweet Sharon passed away peacefully in her sleep the afternoon of Wednesday April 13th, fourteen years and a day after her husband Travis. She had been fighting the good fight against Parkinson's for many years without complaint, and decided it was finally time to go home. Sharon was a quiet and gentle soul, and was loved by all who...

Apr 17, 2016

Glen J. Bilhimer, 96, of Shawnee, Kansas, passed away on April 17, 2016. He was born on November 18, 1919, in Kansas City, Kansas, to Harold and Lena (Lynn) Bilhimer.

Glen was a member of Overland Park Assembly of God for many years. He served his country in the US Navy in WWII and served as a...