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...

Apr 29, 2015

Harriett Holbert Horn, 83, formerly of Cedarburg, WI passed away April 29, 2015 in Shawnee, KS. Harriett was born on Aug. 16, 1931 in Lee's Summit, MO. Harriett was a graduate of Lee's Summit High school-Class of 1949. She studied at the University of Central Missouri-Warrensburg for two years then transferred to the University of Missouri her...

Apr 29, 2015

Betty Flora Hjorth, 91, passed away April 29, 2015 at Overland Park Regional Medical Center. Betty was born on May 5, 1923 in Ottawa, KS to Dr. Homer and Ruth Flora. Betty is survived by brother, Homer Flora Jr., nieces, Phyllis Hill, Maggie Stroud, Carissa Vandagriff, Janice Riff, three grandchildren; Jason Smith, Toby Smith, Amy Stutzman, and...

Apr 28, 2015

Mark Cahill, 60, of Shawnee, KS, passed away peacefully at his home with his family by his side, on Tuesday, April 28, 2015.

Mark was born March 20, 1955 in Lynn, MA to John and Margaret Archung Cahill and spent his childhood in Massachusetts, Venezuela, Florida, and Pennsylvania before the family moved to...

Apr 28, 2015

Delmar "Dale" Melander passed away on Tuesday, April 28 at Shawnee Mission Hospital. Dale was born November 28, 1927, on a farm in Thayer County Nebraska to William Henry Christian Melander and Adeline Marie Peperkorn. He attended elementary school in Gilead, Nebraska and country schools around Hebron where he graduated in 1945. He was confirmed at Grace...

Apr 28, 2015

Darlene Marie Nelson of Roeland Park, Kansas went to be with her Lord and Saviour on April 28th, 2015 after a long, full life. Darlene Frey was born on April 29th, 1930 in Coffeyville, Kansas and later moved with her family to Dearing, Kansas. She lived in the Coffeyville area for many years, and worked first at...

Apr 28, 2015

Cheryl "Cheri" L. Sparks, 66, passed away April 28, 2015 at her residence in Roeland Park. Cheryl was born April 2, 1949 in Kansas City, Kansas to Vincent and Rosemary Smiley. Cheryl is survived by her children; Ryan (Elizabeth) and Adam V. Sparks, Karie Keeney, sisters; Tish Smiley, Peggy Reilly, Mary Everson, brothers; Tom and Rick Smiley,...

Apr 25, 2015

Willa Ann Meier, 93, Lenexa, Kansas, passed away Saturday, April 25, 2015 at Lakeview Village Care Center, Lenexa, Kansas.

Willa was born April 14, 1922 in Osborne, Kansas, to William G. and Dorothea M. Rousey. Willa was preceded in death by her husband, Robert H. Meier in 2001; son, Russell H. Meier in 2006; daughter, Susan J....

Apr 24, 2015

EUGENE I JENNINGS (Gene) passed peacefully into his life with Jesus on April 24, 2015 at his home. He was born April 7, 1932 in Gull Lake, Saskatchewan, Canada to Maude and Oscar Jennings.

From 1953-1954 Gene served in the United States Navy, serving on the Admiral's Staff at the Naval Air Station...

Apr 23, 2015

Rachael Catherine Hugunin, 91, Overland Park, KS passed away Thursday, April 23, 2015 at her home.

Rachael was born June 27, 1923 in Shawnee, KS to Richard and Celina Van den Broecke. On May 2, 1942, Rachael married Jesse Hugunin at the Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Lenexa, KS. Her passion in life was...

Apr 20, 2015

Brian N. Mahr, 55, of Shawnee passed away Monday, April 20, 2015 at his home. Brian was born October 8, 1959 to Charles R. and Laretha Mahr in Carthage, Missouri. Brian attended Shawnee Mission Northwest. He was the owner of Mahr Painting. Brian is preceded in death by his father, and twin brother, Brett. He is survived by his...

Apr 18, 2015

Ida Jackson, 80, of Merriam, KS, passed away, Saturday, April 18, 2015 at her home.

Ida was born March 12, 1935 in Chatham, Louisiana to Murphy James (M.J.) and Mittie Williams Harris. She worked as a dietary manager for the Shawnee Mission School District. She was a member of the Mt. Olive Baptist...

Apr 18, 2015

Wilda M. Musser Schultz, 98, De Soto, KS passed on to her God April 18, 2015.

She was preceded in death by parents Don and L. Myrtle Musser, brother, Buford Musser, husbands Ray Starks then Harvey Schultz. Survived by son Roy Schultz, niece, Barb Boyd (Darrel), 2 great nieces, 1 great great niece, 1 great...

Apr 17, 2015

James W. Brauer, 61, of Shawnee, passed away Friday, April 17, 2015 at his home.

Jim was born November 25, 1953 to the late William Walter and Margaret Ann (Price) Brauer in Oak Park-River Forest, Illinois. After graduating from Shawnee Mission North, Jim attended Pittsburg State University and earned a bachelor's degree in Business Administration....

Apr 16, 2015

Theresa Jeanne (Medved) Blackmer, 89, of Olathe, KS passed away April 16, 2015.

Theresa was born on October 28, 1925 in Kansas City, KS, daughter of the late Max Peter and Teresa (Strutzel) Medved. She spent her childhood in the Strawberry Hill district of Wyandotte County. After graduating from Ward High School in...