Kenneth  M. Taylor

Kenneth M. Taylor

Apr 19, 2011

Kenneth Morgan Taylor, 85 of Lenexa, passed away Tuesday, April 19, 2011.

Ken was born May 17, 1925, to the late Huel and Almar Taylor in Comanche, Oklahoma. He served in the United States Army Air Corps during World War II. Ken married Roma M. Stayton on June 14,...

Corliss  A. Marriott

Corliss A. Marriott

Apr 19, 2011

Corliss A. Marriott, 58, of Merriam, Kansas, passed away April 19, 2011.

She was born October 23, 1952 in Kansas City, Missouri, to James and Jeane (Leslie) Harley. She graduated from Shawnee Mission West High School in 1971. Corliss was united in marriage to her husband of 40 years,...

Emma  A. Russell

Emma A. Russell

Apr 18, 2011

Emma A. Russell, 87, a loving wife, mother of four sons, Robert Thomas, William, and James, and grandmother to three granddaughters, passed away April 18, 2011.

Emma was born June 25, 1923 in South Chicago, Illinois,m to Anton and Anna Slobodnik. She was united in marriage to her husband...

Matthew  Hambelton Williams

Matthew Hambelton Williams

Apr 17, 2011

Matthew Hambelton Williams, 35, of Lenexa, KS passed away Sunday, April 17, 2011. Matt is survived by his wife, Amanda and his children Lillian, Madilyn, Franklin, Alex, Rachel and Caleigh, his parents Richard and Cassandra, and sister, Christina. Matt is also survived by grandparents Gene and Martha Williams and Wilma Hambelton, his mother and father-in-law, Jo Ann and George...

James Dudley

James Dudley

Apr 14, 2011

James B. Dudley, passed into the arms of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday, April 14, 2011, after a courageous and dignified battle with blindness and Alzheimer's disease.

The second son of Bruce E. and Alice (Fling) Dudley, Jim was born in Oklahoma City, on September 10,...

Chad  Glenn Farrell

Chad Glenn Farrell

Apr 12, 2011

Chad Glenn Farrell, 39, of Overland Park, passed away Tuesday evening, April 12, 2011, in Kansas City, Kansas.

Chad was born March 3, 1972, in Kansas City, Missouri. Chad graduated from Miami-Dade College with an Associate’s degree in Psychology and Literature. Chad was ordained as a Baptist minister on...

Nick  Del Percio

Nick Del Percio

Apr 11, 2011

Nick Del Percio departed this life on April 11, 2011.

He was preceded in death by his father, Michael Angelo Del Percio of Volturara Arpina, Italy; his beloved mother, Josephine (Marra); brothers Bill and Mike; and many of his lifelong friends.

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Clara  M. Provence

Clara M. Provence

Apr 11, 2011

Clara M. Provence, 87, of Olathe, Kansas, passed away April 11, 2011.

Donations in memory of Clara may be made to Children's Mercy Hospital, 2401 Gillham Road, Kansas City, Missouri 64018 or online at www.childrens-mercy.org

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Larry  W. Smith

Larry W. Smith

Apr 11, 2011

Larry W. Smith, 65 of Westwood, Kansas, passed away, Monday, April 11, 2011, at St. Luke's Hospital.

Larry was born in Mitchell, Arkansas, to Otho and Ada Mae Blair Smith. The family moved to Kansas City, Missouri, in 1957. He was a carpenter and member of Local 61 of...

Lavera  T. Bender

Lavera T. Bender

Apr 11, 2011

LaVera T. Bender, 92, Overland Park, passed away at Garden Terrace of Overland Park.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Overland Park Christian Church, 7600 W. 75th Street, Overland Park, Kansas 66204.

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Carolyn  L. Fries

Carolyn L. Fries

Apr 10, 2011

Carolyn L. Fries, 80, Mission, Kansas, passed away Sunday, April 10, 2011, at the Shawnee Mission Medical Center, Merriam, Kansas.

Carolyn was born December 29, 1930, in Kansas City, Missouri, to John H. and Eula H. (Wilson) Fling. After 27 years of service, Carolyn retired from General Casualty Co....

Doris  Colombe Zirfas

Doris Colombe Zirfas

Apr 9, 2011

Doris Colombe Zirfas, 89, of Overland Park, Kansas, passed away Saturday, April 9, 2011, at her home.

She was born August 13, 1921, in Chicago, Illinois, to Joseph M. and Marie (Weis) Cihlar. She was united in marriage to Eugene Colombe until his death in 1980. She remarried to...

Sally  K. Cleeton

Sally K. Cleeton

Apr 6, 2011

Sally K. Cleeton, 47, of Paola, passed away April 6, 2011, from pneumonia at Miami County Medical Center.

Sally was born October 13, 1963, to the late Artie and Irene Cleeton in Kansas City, Kansas. Sally was a resident at Lakemary Center for over 15 years. She loved traveling...

Mary  Catherine Flynn

Mary Catherine Flynn

Apr 5, 2011

Mary Catherine Flynn, entered new life on April 5, 2011, at Kansas City Hospice House.

Mary retired at age 80 after having held positions in journalism for 60 years.

Mary was preceded in death by her parents William and Margaret Flynn;...

Terry  E. Gruenewald

Terry E. Gruenewald

Apr 5, 2011

Terry Edward Gruenewald, 64, of Lenexa, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, April 5, 2011, at Olathe Medical Center.

Born in Saint Louis, Missouri, the first son of Edward James and Elizabeth Mary (Specker) Gruenewald. Terry proudly served in the Marine Corps Reserve (1966-1972). Terry was a talented entrepreneur, mentor, and...

Charles  W. Schleicher

Charles W. Schleicher

Apr 4, 2011

Charles W. Schleicher, 82, of Neosho, Missouri, formerly of Shawnee, Kansas, passed away, Monday, April 4, 2011, at his home after a long illness.

Mr. Schleicher was born December 22, 1928, to William H. and Margaret E. Nunnink Schleicher. He was a graduate of Lillis High School in Kansas...

Betty  A. Andre

Betty A. Andre

Apr 3, 2011

Betty A. Andre, 83, Shawnee, Kansas, passed away Sunday, April 3, 2011, at Delmar Gardens of Lenexa.

Betty was very involved with Special Olympics of Kansas, a longtime member of St. Mark’s United Methodist Church, an avid bowler and gardener.

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Arlene  Beatrice Cobb

Arlene Beatrice Cobb

Apr 2, 2011

Arlene Beatrice Cobb, 90, of Shawnee, passed away Saturday, April 2, 2011 at the Sweet Life of Shawnee.

Arlene was born January 10, 1921, to the late John and Alma Rydberg in Leominster, Massachusetts.

She is survived by her daughter, Joyce...

Florence  H. Osburn

Florence H. Osburn

Mar 31, 2011

Florence H. Osburn, 95, Leavenworth, passed away March 31, 2011, at Shawnee Mission Medical Center.

Florence was born May 29, 1915, in Indianapolis Indiana. She worked for the Board of Church Extensions for 15 years before retiring in 1969. She was a former member of Downey Christian Church.

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Donald  L. Thompson

Donald L. Thompson

Mar 30, 2011

Donald L. Thompson, 87, of Shawnee, passed away Wednesday, March 30, 2011, at the Kansas City Hospice House.

Don was born to Rose and John Thompson on October 8, 1923, in Vinton, Iowa. Don was very active in high school, having served as class president, lettering in three sports,...