Aug 28, 2013

Virginia Florence Ogg Johnston, 94, loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother, passed away August 28, 2013, at Lakeview Village in Lenexa, Kansas. The family will hold a private graveside service. Virginia was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Thomas Bingham Johnston, Sr., and her two sisters and two brothers.

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Aug 28, 2013

Jean A. Moran, 87, of Shawnee, passed away Wednesday, August 28, 2013 at Sweet Life at Rosehill.

Jean was born on June 30, 1926 in Hargrave, Kansas to the late William P. and Rosa A. Moran. She was the last person to be born in Hargrave, Kansas.

Aug 28, 2013

Alfred A. Schapker, 98, of Merriam, Kansas, passed away August 28, 2013, at Santa Marta Senior Living Center in Olathe, Kansas.

Alfred was born August 7, 1915, in Poseyville, Indiana, to John and Anna Schapker. Alfred was a proud Navy Veteran having served aboard the USS Nevada.

Aug 26, 2013

Michele Ann Bonci age 49 of Mission, Kansas, passed away on August 26, 2013, at home after a brave, 14 month battle with pancreatic cancer.

She was born in New Rochelle, New York, on November 26, 1963. She was married to Andrew S. Bonci of New York who she knew since their sophomore...

Aug 25, 2013

Thelma I. Lewensten, 84, of Shawnee, KS passed away Aug. 25, 2013. She was preceded in death by her husband Rev. Dr. Alfred J. Lewensten, Sr. and a son Alfred J. Lewensten, Jr. Thelma is survived by her son Charles W. Lewensten (Jill), daughter Linda L. Witten (Tyson), grandchildren; Steven Housenga, Melissa Knoll, Corey Hruby, John Lewensten...

Aug 25, 2013

Myron Lester McNown, 87, Fairway, KS passed away Sunday, Aug. 25, 2013 at the Brighton Gardens of Prairie Village Health Care Center. Myron was born Nov. 9, 1925 to Rossie and Bernerd McNown in Topeka, KS. He graduated from Wichita High School, entered the US Navy and was in flight training when WWII ended. Myron majored in...

Aug 25, 2013

Mildred "Midge" Irene Turner, 76, of Shawnee, Kansas, passed away at home on Sunday, August 25, 2013.

Midge was born on November 10, 1936, in Osceola, Missouri, to Marshall and Beaulah Houston. She married Merril Turner on February 22, 1955, and together they raised six children. She enjoyed fishing,...

Aug 25, 2013

Marian Lee Conner, 90, Leawood, Kansas, passed away August 25, 2013, at Delmar Gardens in Overland Park.

She was born in Kansas City, Kansas, to Henry and Marian Darby in 1923. Marian graduated from Shawnee Mission High School and attended Kansas State University. She was married to Charles L....

Aug 23, 2013

Victoria “Vicki” Tennissen, 66, of Olathe, Kansas, passed away Friday, August 23, 2013, at St. Luke’s Hospital, Kansas City, Missouri.

Vicki was born May 23, 1947, to Frank and Edith Rodriguez in Newton, Kansas. She grew up in Newton. Following graduation from Newton High School she entered the St....

Aug 22, 2013

Robin Larry Bailey was born to eternal life on Thursday, August 22, 2013, at the age of 59. Larry was a very talented freelance musician.

Son of Paula Amos Upton; brother of Robert Bailey, Daniel Bailey, and William Bailey; father of Paul (Regina) Bailey, Maria (Kevin) Klassen, Rachel Bailey,...

Aug 22, 2013

Don Herbert Worthington, Age 79, resident of Lenexa, Kansas, passed away, August 22, 2013 at Lakeview Village. He was born in Wichita, Kansas, January 8, 1934 the Son of Frank and Caroline Worthington. Don attended Ottawa High School and graduated from the College of Emporia. He spent his career working as a research chemist at Cook Paint...

Aug 20, 2013

Mrs. Eunice Maxine Philgreen Martin, 89 of Shawnee, Kansas, passed away, Tuesday, August 20, 2013, at the Kansas City Hospice House, after suffering a 2nd stroke.

Eunice was born in Topeka, Kansas, July 29, 1924, the third of 4 children of Ernest Philip and Veda Urvilla Hart Philgreen. She...

Aug 20, 2013

Lisa Marie Drury, 49, of Lenexa, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, August 20, 2013, at her home surrounded by her family.

Lisa was born September 17, 1963, to Jerry and Barbara in Estherville, Iowa. She graduated from Algona High School in 1982. After high school, Lisa attended Jackson Community College...

Aug 19, 2013

Suzanne Adele Pointelin, 56, of Shawnee, Kansas, passed away August 19, 2013, at her residence. Suzanne was born August 22, 1956 in Iola, Kansas, to Richard and Peggy Daniels.

She is survived by her parents, sons: Ian Pointelin (Ashley), Jon Pointelin (Nicole), and Ryan Pointelin; daughter, Christa Maurer (Kevan),...

Aug 18, 2013

Theodore Paul Goldt, 69, of Overland Park, passed away Sunday, August 18, 2013, at Overland Park Regional Medical Center.

Ted was born December 5, 1943, to the late Ernest and Caroline Goldt in Newark, New Jersey. Ted earned an MBA from Rutgers University. He was employed 30 years with...

Aug 14, 2013

William (Bill) Robert Jones, 72, was fatally injured in a motorcycle/car accident on Wednesday, August 14. 2013.

William was born in Vasalia, California, on April 16, 1941. He was the son of William Robert Jones and Zelma Irene Richerson.

Bill grew...

Aug 14, 2013

Doris Mae Leyden, 92, of Prairie Village, Kansas, passed away August 14, 2013, at Garden Terrace in Overland Park, Kansas.

Doris was born April 7, 1921, in Chicago, Illinois, to George and Helen Schober. She graduated from Harper High School and was a teacher for many years after receiving...

Aug 14, 2013

Glenn D. Volker, 84, Overland Park, Kansas, passed away on August 14, 2013, after a long battle with cancer, surrounded by his family.

He was born in Stafford, Kansas, and was predeceased by his parents, Arthur and Mada Volker and his brother, Veryl Volker. He served in combat with...

Aug 13, 2013

Mary Catherine “Cathy” Russell, 60, of Prairie Village, Kansas, passed away on August 13, 2013, at Delmar Gardens of Lenexa. Cathy passed away after a lifelong battle with rheumatoid arthritis.

Cathy was born on December 27, 1952, to Keith and Louise Witt. She attended the University of Kansas and...

Aug 12, 2013

Charles E. Gardner, 76, of De Soto, Kansas, passed away, Monday, August 12, 2013, at his home. Charles was born in Pryor, Oklahoma.

Survivors include his wife, Sue Gardner, of the home; sons, Kenny, Kelly (Lori), and Kurtis (Amy); a sister, Doris Taylor; 11 grandchildren and one great grandson.