Nov 2, 2014

Robert Frazier Wilson, 93, passed away at home in Overland Park, KS, on Nov. 2, 2014. His loving bride of 70 years, Zelma, was by his side. Bob was born Feb. 18, 1921, in Quenemo, KS. After serving his country as a Navy pilot in WWII and briefly owning a Colorado sporting goods store, he and Zelma moved to...

Nov 2, 2014

Michael Edmund Franken, 51, Roeland Park, KS. passed away at his home of a sudden heart attack on Sunday, Nov. 2, 2014. Mike was born June 5, 1963 in Tulsa, OK. He grew up in Indianapolis, IN and attended Pike Township Schools. In 1979 he and his family moved to Iowa City, IA and he graduated from West High...

Oct 30, 2014

Thomas Patrick Miller, 75, of Shawnee, passed away Thursday, October 30, 2014 at his home.

Tom was born August 28, 1939 to the late Albert and Agnes Miller in Kansas City, MO. He was a member of St. Joseph High School class of 1957. Tom was also a member of St. Joseph Catholic Parish, and...

Oct 30, 2014

Elizabeth Shepherd, 61, of Lenexa, KS, passed away, Thursday, October 30, 2014.

Betty was born in Kansas City, MO to Harold and Gertrude Kievlan. She was a dedicated Registered Nurse for over 40 years. She is survived by her husband, John Shepherd, Albuquerque, NM; siblings, Susan (Jim) Witteman, Barb (Jim) Fowler, Cathy (Duane) Poss, Patti (Bill) Keeley,...

Oct 29, 2014

Martha N. Meleos, 89, originally of Charlotte, NC fell asleep in the Lord on October 29, 2014. Mrs. Meleos was born on December 18, 1924 in Wilmington, NC to the late Mike Niketas and the late Effie Karoli Niketas, both of Galaxidi, Greece. She was raised, along with her brother, the late John Mike Niketas, as first...

Oct 29, 2014

Sandy Shortley, 69, of Shawnee formerly of State Center, Iowa, passed away Wednesday, October 29, 2014, at Shawnee Mission Medical Center.

Sandy was born September 28, 1945, in Marshalltown, Iowa, to the late Daniel and Lucile Shortley. Sandy was a longtime resident of State Center, Iowa, where she owned and operated Sandy's Beauty Salon.

She...

Oct 29, 2014

Dorothy Cassell, 80, of Shawnee, passed away Wednesday, October 29, 2014, at Shawnee Gardens. She was a proud mother and grandmother and enjoyed spending time with her family. She was preceded in death by many brothers and sisters, especially her inseparable friend/sister, Marilyn Velasquez. She is survived by her soul mate, Bud (William) Blattman; her ten children, Caroline Cook,...

Oct 29, 2014

Drew Allen Cresswell passed away in his home with his wife by his side at the age of 47 Wednesday, October 29, 2014, after fighting a 16 month battle with colon cancer. He was born in Wellsboro, PA, adopted as an infant and moved to Alexandrea, PA, where he spent the majority of his childhood. Drew later moved to...

Oct 27, 2014

William (Bill) Harper Nicks, Sr., passed away with his family at his side in Shawnee on October 27, 2014. Bill was born on November 18, 1922, to Elizabeth and Ben Nicks. He was a member from a young age, of St. Joseph Catholic Church and attended both the grade school and high school. He married his high...

Oct 25, 2014

Jennie Mae Roseberry 94, of Overland Park, KS, entered into Heaven October 25, 2014 at Overland Park Nursing and Rehab. Jennie was born November 16, 1919 in Chanute, Kansas to Oscar and Lillie Mae LaSalle. She is survived by her daughter, Loretta Allam, seven grandchildren eighteen great-grandchildren, sister, Mary Ann Barnhart. Jennie was preceded in death by...

Oct 24, 2014

Eileen Mary Rovelto, 77, of Leawood, KS, entered into Heaven October 24, 2014 at Menorah Medical Center. Eileen was born December 19, 1936 in Chicago, Illinois to Edward and Bernadine Bray. She is survived by her husband, Cliff, daughter, Kathleen M. (Robert) Demma, two grandchildren, Emily Coyle and Annie Demma. Eileen was preceded in death by her...

Oct 23, 2014

Cheryl D. Priddy, 66, of Shawnee, KS, entered into Heaven October 23, 2014 at her residence. Cheryl was born August 20, 1948 in Kansas City, Kansas to Floyd and Marguerite Priddy. Cheryl loved the outdoors and to travel. She and Karen had visited many of the beautiful states and parks camping in their travel trailer. Her favorite...

Oct 22, 2014

Jeffrey Neil Crump, age 22, born January 23, 1992, died October 22, 2014. Jeff was born at Olathe Medical Center, Olathe, Kansas. Jeff grew up in the Young's Park neighborhood of Overland Park, Kansas.

He graduated from Shawnee Mission Horizons High School in 2009. Jeff developed a love of music at a very early age. He saved...

Oct 21, 2014

Justin Darl Sharp, 26, of Kansas City, KS, passed away October 21, 2014 at his residence. Justin was born March 31, 1988 in Dallas, Texas to Charles and Marla Sharp. He is survived by his son, Landon, partner, Hollie, father, Charles (Jaqueline) Sharp, mother, Marla Shannon, brothers; Charles IV and Brandon Shannon, sister, Amber Beaver, uncles; David...

Oct 21, 2014

Venna Rose Wise was born August 9th 1929 and passed away at her home in Overland Park, Kansas on October 21st 2014 at 5:44 pm. at the age of 85 years.

Venna was born in Fillmore, Utah on August 9th 1929 to C. Edward & Mary Myrtle McCormick. She was preceded in death...

Oct 20, 2014

Robert Milton McNichols, 88, Shawnee, KS, died October 20, 2014 at Shawnee Mission Medical Center. Robert was born July 12, 1926 to Milton and Anna McNichols. He is survived by his daughter Denice McClarnon, son, Mike (Arni) McNichols, four grandchildren; Billy (Christine), Megan (Chris), Sarah (James), Anna and six great-grandchildren. Robert was preceded in death by his...

Oct 20, 2014

Darlene Fay Gillespie. 57, of Kansas City, Kansas passed away Monday, October 20, 2014 at the Kansas City Hospice House.

Darlene was born January 31, 1957 to the late Marvin Henley and Sadie Mae (Martee) Chappell in Kansas City, Kansas. A lifelong Kansas City resident, Darlene attended J.C. Harmon High School. She worked for many...

Oct 20, 2014

Florence J. "Lil Hunny" Keyes, 91, of Lenexa, KS, passed away October 20, 2014 at Overland Park Regional Medical Center. Florence was born January 28, 1923 in Columbia, South Carolina to Eddie and Julia Jenkins. She is survived by her husband Warren, niece, Dawn Ngonda, cousins; Frankie Jenkins and Alice Jones. Florence was preceded in death by...

Oct 18, 2014

Robert Lee "Bob" Minter, 78, Lenexa, KS (formerly of Garden City, KS) passed away Saturday, Oct. 18, 2014 at the Shawnee Mission Medical Center, Merriam, KS.

Bob was born Sept. 25, 1936 in Garden City, KS to Clyde and Cecil Minter. He was a 1954 graduate of Garden City High School and attended two years...

Oct 15, 2014

Daniel Hedges Wheatcroft Sr., born on October 19th, 1922 in St Louis, Mo. passed away on October 15th, 2014 with his family at his side.

Dan received a BSE at Culver Stockton College in 1948 and finished his graduate studies at Washington University in St Louis, Mo. His academic endeavors were interrupted by...