Nov 14, 2013

John Richard (Rich) Solar, 75, Shawnee, Kansas, peacefully entered into the kingdom of eternal peace in the arms of his loving wife of 55 years, Rose Solar on Thursday, November 14, 2013, at the Kansas City Hospice House, Kansas City, Missouri.

Rich was born September 25, 1938, in Windber, Pennsylvania, to John and...

Nov 12, 2013

Jane Baker Heller, 56, Overland Park, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, November 12, 2013, at the Kansas City Hospice House, Kansas City, Missouri.

Jane was born October 18, 1957, in Westbury, New York, to Frank H. and Bettye Baker. She attended Adelphi University, Garden City, New York, earning a BA in Accounting. On September...

Nov 11, 2013

Robert J. "Bobio" Brewer, 69, of Merriam, Kansas, passed away November 11, 2013, at his home.

Bobio was born June 1, 1944, to the late Rose and Thomas Brewer in Vallejo, California. Bob was a "self-taught" perfectionist. If he needed something, he would make; if he couldn't make it, he'd fix it; if...

Nov 9, 2013

Mary Kathryn Parrish, 85, of Shawnee, Kansas, passed away on November 9, 2013, surrounded by her family.

Mary was born on July 9, 1928, to James and Mildred Grady. She was married to the love of her life, Hallet C. Parrish, in 1947 and together they had four daughters. Mary was devoted to...

Nov 9, 2013

Robert Murray Randell was born August 23, 1927, in Kansas City, Kansas, to Keith and Elsie Randell. He graduated from Wyandotte High School where he earned state medals while on the swim team. He enlisted in the US Army and was stationed with the Army of Occupation in Korea. He graduated from KU with a BS in...

Nov 8, 2013

Betty Ruth Sheridan, age 84, died peacefully on the evening of November 8, 2013 surrounded by her family. She developed respiratory failure following surgery to repair a fractured hip. Betty was born at home near Ballard, Missouri and graduated from Ballard High School in 1947. She is survived by her husband of 64 years, Jack Sheridan, and...

Nov 8, 2013

Bonnie Maurine Slauson was born June 27, 1921, on a farm near Benedict, Kansas, in rural Wilson County. Her parents were Grant and Bonnie Morse Travis. An older brother Maurice K Travis is deceased. In 1931, the family moved to Altoona, Kansas, where her father operated a lumber yard. By the age of 12, Bonnie was able...

Nov 8, 2013

Charles "Charlie" E. White, 69, of Overland Park, Kansas, passed away peacefully at his home on November 8, 2013. He was born May 21, 1944 in Kansas City, Missouri, to Owlen and Lucille (Spence) White.

Charlie served in the US Army during the Vietnam War. Charles was a highly decorated veteran, receiving multiple...

Nov 5, 2013

Houston Derek St. John went to be with our Lord on a rainy Tuesday afternoon, November 5, 2013, as the result of tragic car accident. Houston came into the world as a gift from God to Bishop David and Theresa St. John and his older brother Austin on October 2, 1996, in Kansas City, Kansas.

Nov 4, 2013

David was born October 28, 1969 in Minot, North Dakota. He grew up in Overland Park, Kansas and graduated from Shawnee Mission West high school. He received a Bachelor's degree in Commercial Art from the University of Kansas. He was married to Megan Danley Homrighausen and has two beautiful boys, Kasen Von Homrighausen, age 6 and Wolfgang Von...

Nov 4, 2013

Frances Holyfield, 83, of Kansas City, Kansas, passed away Monday, November 04, 2013, surrounded by her loving family at the Kansas City Hospice House in Kansas City, Missouri.

Frances was born January 17, 1930. She was raised on the family farm in western Shawnee, where she attended Round Prairie School, a one room...

Nov 3, 2013

Dorothy May (Baldwin) Lowe, 84, quietly and peacefully entered her rest on All Saints Day, November 3, 2013 at Garden Terrace in Overland Park, Kansas. Dorothy was a strong Christian who used her many God-given gifts and abilities to serve Christ by serving others throughout her life. Dorothy, also called Dot and Dottie, was born May 13,...

Nov 1, 2013

Jackie Lyons Mellon, a loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend passed away peacefully of multiple myeloma, on Friday, November 1, 2013, at St. Luke's Hospice House in Kansas City, Missouri, surrounded by her loving family and friends.

The daughter of Jack & Gerry Lyons, Jackie was born on December 2, 1948, in...

Oct 31, 2013

Sedrick C. Apple (Sed), 92, passed away peacefully on October 31, 2013, due to complications from Alzheimer's disease.

Sed was born July 6, 1921, in Bonham, Texas, and followed a new job opportunity that led him to Kansas City, where he and his beloved wife Cecilia raised their five...

Oct 31, 2013

Leroy J. Spohrer, 85, of Lenexa, Kansas, passed away on October 31, 2013.

He was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church and had been a resident of the area since 1949. Mr. Spohrer was employed by McPike Drug Co. for 42 years.

Oct 31, 2013

Mary G. (Clements) Roos, 93, of Shawnee, passed away Thursday, October 31, 2013, at Shawnee Mission Medical Center.

Mary was born February 2, 1920, to the late Ralph and Edna Clements in Pittsburg, Kansas. Mary attended St. Mary's College and completed her nurses training at Providence Hospital. On August...

Oct 29, 2013

Bradley Charles Cook left us all too soon on October 29, 2013, at the age of 22. Brad was the hardest working person you ever knew and he would stop whatever he was doing to help out a friend or person in need. Brad loved motorcycles, trucks and tools his entire life - they just got bigger...

Oct 28, 2013

Gerald (Jerry) Norman Serum, 80, of Olathe, Kansas, passed away October 28, 2013.

Jerry was born December 14, 1932, in Mondovi, Wisconsin, to Melvin Serum and Adelia (Averbeck) Serum. A lifelong salesman, he served in the US Navy during the Korean War as a proud Shop Keeper, Second Class. Jerry enjoyed spending time...

Oct 28, 2013

Edward W. Bauer, 91, of Shawnee, Kansas, passed away October 28, 2013.

Ed was born January 21, 1922, in Wea, Kansas, to Anthony and Mary (Gager) Bauer. He served in the US Army during WWII. He was a 30 year employee with GM retiring in March of 1976. Ed enjoyed antique tractor pulls, farming and coon hunting....

Oct 25, 2013

Russell Edward Rowe, 82, Overland Park, Kansas, passed away Friday, October 25, 2013, at the St. Luke's Hospital, Overland Park, Kansas.

Mr. Rowe was born October 11, 1931, in Sterling, Nebraska, to Herbert D. and Retura M. Rowe. Russell served in the US Army during the Korean War. He was stationed in Verdun,...