Feb 21, 2014

George Scott, 85, of Prairie Village, passed away Friday, February 21 at St. Luke's Hospice House in Kansas City.

George was born March 28, 1928 to the late George and Clara Scott in Kansas City, Missouri.

George worked in the Shop for Western Electric for over 30 years where he was...

Feb 21, 2014

Dorothy June Utterback, age 90 passed away February 21, 2014 at Kansas City Hospice House in Kansas City, Missouri. Dorothy was born June 13, 1923 in Densmore, Kansas to Lionel and Elsa Hotaling. Dorothy is survived by her sister, Phyllis (Don) Schrader, nephew, Wayne Hotaling Jr. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband, Henry Utterback,...

Feb 20, 2014

Ed was born March 20, 1922 in Denver Colorado to Ty & Lillian McCormick. He passed away on February 20, 2014, exactly one month shy of his 92nd birthday. On December 20, 1941 Ed enlisted in the United States Marine Corps, 13 days after the attack on Pearl Harbor. He served his country until his honorable discharge...

Feb 19, 2014

Eva Marie (Davis) Sands, 91, died 2/19/14 in her home of 62 years in Shawnee, KS. She was a charter member of Hope Lutheran Church in Shawnee. Influenced by her parents, she was always one to shine God's light wherever there was a need. She was involved in many activities including Lutheran Braille Workers, LMA, LWML, choir,...

Feb 17, 2014

Shirley B. Kerfes, 78, of Kansas City, KS passed away Feb. 17, 2014. She was born Jan. 30, 1936 to Ted and Clara Kling. She grew up in Kansas City, KS and graduated from Wyandotte High School in 1954. She was united in marriage to Gary Kerfes, Sr. on Nov. 5, 1954. He preceded her in death....

Feb 17, 2014

Joel Ed Carlson, 75, of Shawnee, KS passed away Feb. 17th, 2014. Services will be held at Community Covenant Church of Lenexa with the visitation from 6 to 8 pm Mon. Feb. 24th and the memorial service 1 pm Tues. Feb. 25th. Burial will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery, Lawrence, KS. Joel was born Jan. 6, 1939...

Feb 16, 2014

Catherine D. Zarda, age 97, passed away at Trinity Nursing and Rehab Center on Sunday, February 16th, 2014. Catherine was born on April 17, 1916 in Merriam, Kansas to Walter and Etta Bartberger. She was preceded in death by her parents, one sister and three brothers. She was married to Robert M. Zarda, who preceded her in...

Feb 16, 2014

Howard Lee Campbell, 86, Overland Park, KS passed away peacefully Sunday, Feb. 16, 2014.

Howard married Doris E. Rice of Cherokee, IA. They were married 48 years. Doris and Howard loved their family and were highly involved in their lives. Activities included swimming, 4-H, wood working, square dancing, scouting, sports, and more. Howard was a skilled craftsman...

Feb 13, 2014

Michael Eugene Bogina. 58, of Olathe, Kansas, passed away February 13, 2014, at his residence. Michael was born November 5, 1955, in Olathe, Kansas, to August and Velma Bogina.

He is survived by his loving wife, Victoria; father, August Bogina Jr.; son, Michael Bogina; daughter, Ashleigh Bogina; sister, Kathy Bogina; and brothers, Augie...

Feb 13, 2014

Donald C. Satterfield, 82, of Shawnee, Kansas, passed away February 13, 2014

Donald was born May 1, 1931, in Van Meter, Iowa, to Clyde R. and Geneva Satterfield. He was the second of four children. He married Wanda M. Russell on February 9, 1952. The majority of his life was spent working for...

Feb 11, 2014

Loving father and grandfather John Lee Yates, 86, passed away Tuesday, February 11, 2014, at his home in Overland Park.

John was born November 26, 1927, in St. Louis, Missouri, to Clarence Yates and Marie Middleton and was the oldest of three brothers. He graduated from Roosevelt High School and attended Washington University,...

Feb 11, 2014

Joseph E. Ryckert, age 82 passed away February 11, 2014 at Emeritus Senior Living in Overland Park, Kansas. Joseph was born March 29, 1931 in Lenexa, Kansas on the family farm to Florian V. and Sylvia E. Ryckert. Joseph owned and operated Ryckert's Market for many years. Joseph thoroughly enjoyed life, having a great love for his...

Feb 10, 2014

James "Jim" M. Conklin, 71, of Shawnee, Kansas,, passed away on Monday, February 10, 2014 in his home.

A life-time Kansas City resident, Jim was born in Kansas City, Kansas, on November 30, 1942. He graduated from Washington High School and later attended Emporia State University where he earned his Bachelor's degree. Although...

Feb 8, 2014

Virginia Krebs, distinguished public servant, Johnson County Community College's first employee and first trustee emeritus, passed away peacefully at the age of 94 on February 8, 2014.

"Mrs. Krebs dedicated her life to the education of children and adults throughout Johnson County," said Joe Sopcich, JCCC president. "She truly was a leader in...

Feb 7, 2014

Betty Jeanne Behne, 84, Shawnee KS died Friday, Feb. 7, 2014 in Shawnee, KS. She was born Aug. 1, 1929 to Callie and James Hames in Kansas City, MO. She worked for AT&T Long Distance after her high school graduation. She then married Bob Lewis in 1948. With love and patience, Betty raised two sons, and three...

Feb 7, 2014

Mable M. (VanLerberg) Creten, 93, lifelong Shawnee, Kansas resident passed away Friday, February 7, 2014 at her home.

Mable was born Dec. 21, 1920 to Aime and Maria (LeFevre) VanLerberg on the family farm at 65th and Neiman Road, Shawnee, Kansas. She was very proud of her Belgian heritage and a devoted lifetime member of St. Joseph...

Feb 4, 2014

Phyllis E. Smith, age 84 passed away February 4, 2014 at St. Joseph Medical Center in Kansas City, Missouri. Phyllis was born June 10, 1929 in Bucyrus, Kansas to Grover C. and Mary E. Hook. Phyllis is survived by her daughters; Denise Smith, Vicki Smith, sons; John, Steve, Phillip, and Larry Schweisberger, sisters; Dorothy, Lois, Rita, and...

Feb 4, 2014

Dr. Peter Hathaway (Pete), M.D., 82, of Merriam, KS passed away Tuesday, February 4, 2014. Dr. Hathaway was born on November 3, 1931 to Dr. John Seabury and Margaret Hathaway in Boston, Massachusetts.

He graduated from Harvard University in 1953 with a degree in biochemistry. After graduation he became a member of the United States Army where...

Feb 4, 2014

Jill Hodson, 52, of Lenexa, KS, passed away, Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2014 at Garden Terrace of Overland Park. Jill was born in Lawrence, KS, January 8, 1962. She attended DeSoto High School and worked for many years as a data systems specialist. She lived and loved her family’s farmstead in Lawrence where she enjoyed hosting many family...

Feb 3, 2014

Leonard A. "Andy" Anderson, 91, of Kansas City, MO, passed away Monday, February 03, 2014 at Freedom Pointe Assisted Living.

Leonard was born the oldest of 8 children, September 8, 1922 in Kansas City, Missouri to the late Mannie and Mary Etta Anderson and lived in the metro area all his life. Andy joined the...