May 17, 2015

Robert D. Wilson, 72, of Paola, KS, passed away, Sunday, May 17, 2015 at his home.

Robert was born in Kansas City, MO. He was an Air Force Veteran of the Vietnam War. He worked as a pipe fitter for Owen's Corning.

He was preceded in death by his...

May 17, 2015

Zelma Faye Bennett Wilson, 94, of Overland Park, KS went home to Jesus on May 17, 2015. Zelma was born August 23, 1920 in Vassar, KS to Jesse and Emma Sowers Bennett. Zelma married Robert Frazier Wilson on June 14, 1944 in Topeka, Kansas. Zelma was an incredible woman of faith whose philosophy of putting Jesus first, family second,...

May 14, 2015

Christian Noah Young, 3, Overland Park, KS passed away Thursday, May 14, 2015 in Shawnee, KS.

Christian was born Sept 29, 2011 in Longview, TX to Jerry and Lisa Young. He is survived by his parents; brother, Scott Edwards; mat. grandparents, Rusty Blount and Cindy Cromer; pat. grandmother, Judy Young and many other...

May 12, 2015

Josephine Marie "Josie" (Dragna) LeCluyse, 86, of Lenexa, KS, passed away May 12, 2015, at St. Luke's Hospice House, Kansas City, MO. Born 1928 in Beaumont, TX, Josie became a Dominican nun in 1945. In 1969 she left the convent and moved to Kansas with her brother Nick. In 1971 she married Robert C. LeCluyse, a widowed...

May 11, 2015

Roger L. Conrad, 71, of Shawnee, went home to be with the Lord Monday, May 11th 2015 at his home.

Roger was born April 14, 1944 in Bremen, Indiana. He earned a bachelor's degree from Purdue University. Roger enlisted in the U.S. Army and served as a Military Police Officer during the Korean War. Roger...

May 10, 2015

Mark Powers, 56, passed away Sunday, May 10, 2015, at his home in Overland Park, Kansas. He was born March 26 1959, in Shawnee, KS, son of Luella and Gene Powers.

He always found the humor in everything. His contagious smile will be missed by all.

Mark was preceded...

May 10, 2015

Ofelia G. Liston, 66, of Shawnee, passed away Sunday, May 10, 2015 at Shawnee Mission Medical Center.

Ofelia was born December 3, 1948 in Cadon, Phillipines. Ofelia worked as a Quality Control Process Engineer for over 20 years with Legacy Technology. Ofelia married Mark Liston on March 2, 1990 in Las Vegas, Nevada. She enjoyed...

May 9, 2015

It is with deep sadness that we announce the death of Betty Jean Thompson Stetler, age 93. She passed away peacefully May 9, 2015, in a Care Haven Home (formerly Comfort Care Homes) in Overland Park, KS. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m., May 22, 2015, at Faith Lutheran Church, 4805 W. 67th St.,...

May 8, 2015

Greg Orscheln, 74, of Shawnee, KS passed away May 8, 15. He was born and raised in Kansas City, MO. He attended Christ the King Catholic Grade School and attended Rockhurst High School, where he excelled at both baseball and football before graduating in 1957. He had an offer to play professional baseball for the Philadelphia Phillies,...

May 8, 2015

Norbert L. Stump, 73, of Shawnee, passed away Friday, May 8, 2015 at the Kansas City Hospice House. Norbert was born December 22, 1941 to the late Leo and Mary Stump in Goddard, Kansas. He graduated from Kapaun High School in 1960 and began a lifelong career in hairstyling. He moved to Kansas City in 1964 where he worked...

May 7, 2015

Jack M. Sheridan, 91, of Shawnee, KS died peacefully from heart failure Thursday, May 7, 2015.

Jack was born July 28, 1923 to the late Martin and Anna Sheridan in Moundville, Missouri. Jack served in the Pacific theater in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He was a proud member of American Legion Post...

May 6, 2015

Jerry Downey, 79, passed away Wednesday, May 6, 2015, at his home in Shawnee, Kansas. He was born July 11, 1935, in Jamesport, Missouri, son of Jarol and Kathryn Downey.

Jerry lived a full and happy life enjoying family and friends. He was easy going and could always find the humor in everything....

May 6, 2015

Louise T. Donovan, 87, of Shawnee, Kansas, passed away, Wednesday, May 6, 2015.

Louise was born December 24, 1927 in Kansas City, Missouri, to Robert and Louise (Marx) Bender and has lived in Shawnee since 1952. She was co-owner and office manager for Donovan's Service in Shawnee. She also worked as a lab assistant at Bayer Animal...

May 5, 2015

James R. Campbell 81, was born December 19, 1933, to Teddy Roosevelt Campbell and Alice Carolyn Shogran Campbell as their only child. He passed away on May 5, 2015 at the Kansas City VA Medical Center.

Jim grew up in Kansas City, Kansas and attended Wyandotte High School. After graduation, he attended Kansas City Kansas Community College...

May 4, 2015

Louis Jean Dimmick Naquin, 79, formerly of Lee's Summit, Mo., passed away peacefully May 4, 2015.

Born in San Diego, Calif., Jean lived in the Kansas City area for much of his life. He was an active member in community theater, sharing his talent and love of acting with several theater groups, including the City...

May 3, 2015

Jean Walters, 91, of Overland Park, KS, passed away May 3, 2015. Jean was born in KC, MO, graduated from Northeast High School in 1940, and attended Emporia State Teachers College and Central Missouri State College. She was united in marriage to a boy in her neighborhood, William L. "Bill" Walters, in 1947, after Bill returned from...

May 1, 2015

Emmett Martin Becker, 83, passed away May 1, 2015 at Olathe Hospice House. Emmett was born September 20, 1931 in Seneca, Kansas to Lawrence and Leona (Waller) Becker. Emmett is survived by his children; Margaret Foster, Joseph Becker, Rita Eschmann, Cynthia Hoffman, and Douglas Becker, sisters, Felicia Kass, Patricia Zirger, and brother, Leo Becker. Emmett was preceded...

May 1, 2015

Dale Eldon Hopkins passed away in his home on May 1st, 2015. Dale was born on Oct. 6th, 1930 in Lincoln, NE. He graduated from the Univ. of Nebraska in 1952. Dale lived in Lincoln, NE until transferring with his company in 1992 to Mission, KS. He retired from Goldblatt Tool, Co. after 20 years where he worked in...

Apr 30, 2015

Mae Leckrone, 80, of Shawnee passed away at her home surrounded by family and friends.

Mae was born and raised in Russellville, Arkansas. She moved to the Kansas City area in 1951 and worked for Farmers Insurance Company, and retired after 40 years as a MIS manager.

Mae loved to travel...

Apr 30, 2015

Paul Martin Watts went on to be with our Lord Thursday, April 30th, 2015. Many people knew him and all called him a friend. Paul was born August 4, 1930 in Leslie AR, son of the late Gladys and Bruce Watts. He was completely devoted to his family and worked hard all his life to care for...