Thomas M. Boyd passed away unexpectedly at home with his wife by his side after a long courageous battle of Parkinson's disease. Born May 18, 1943 in Kansas City, Mo

He attended DeLaSalle and served in the Marine Corp. He is survived by Mary C Boyd of 54 years, daughter Susan Larson (Chip)...

Nan P. Bowers, 91, of Shawnee, passed away Friday, August 24, at Overland Park Nursing and Rehab.Nan was born April 4, 1927 in Kansas City, Missouri.  She graduated from Westport High School.  On her 21st birthday, Nan married Robert K. Bowers in Kansas City, MO.  They were married 39 years before he passed away in 1987.  Nan was a...

Norman "Norm" Leroy Eckard, 77, of Shawnee, Kansas, left us, surrounded by his wife and children on January 29th due to complications of the heart.

Norm was preceded in death by his parents, Marion and Chrystal Eckard, nieces Kim Manthei, Sommer Eckard, and grandson Albert "Don Don" Taylor. He is survived by his sister Diane (Ron) Manthei,...

Steven Joseph Handelman, 60, of Merriam, died Nov. 27, at Kansas City Hospice House. Steve was born in Richmond Heights, Missouri; was a graduate of Emporia State University; and worked in the Johnson County Developmental Supports workshop. He loved his family, friends and caregivers; was a devoted fan of the Kansas City Chiefs and Kansas City Royals;...

E. Horton Bolin: husband; father, educator and craftsman; passed into the presence of God on Monday evening, the ninth of February, surrounded by family and friends.

He was born on April 21, 1921 in Kansas City, Missouri, the youngest child of Swedish immigrants Sven and Tekla Bolin. Horton grew...

Frank M. Catania died peacefully, surrounded by family and friends on December 3rd. He was born July 31, 1942 in Rocky Hill, Connecticut. He is preceded in death by his mother Mary and father Tom Turner. He is survived by Rosemary Ryan, his constant companion and the love of his life; his brother Dr....

Flavel A. Arnold, died early Tuesday morning at Shawnee Mission Hospital. She was born on June 13, 1932 in Ottawa, KS in the country to Eben and Nellie Little. Flavel married Kenneth Arnold on Sep. 22, 1951. He preceded her in death. Their son, Anthony (Tony) was born on August 17, 1952 and preceded her in death. Flavel was...

Grace A. Royer, 79, passed away peacefully at her home with her family by her side. Grace was retired from Haldex Company. She is preceded in death by her parents, Russell F. and Erma I. King; her husband, James L. Royer. Survivors include her son James B. and wife Anastasia Royer; two grandchildren and one great grandson.

Albert C. Henke, 88, of Overland Park (formerly of Shawnee), completed his "final mission" on March 19, 2009. Albert was born on July 1, 1920 in Brunswick, Missouri. Mr. Henke is survived by Mary (Haas) Henke, his wife of 61 years, and his son, Don (Kim) Henke, and daughters, Nancy Henke-Konopasek, Marsha (Pete) Cahill, and Sharon (Paul)...

With sadness, the family of Daniel L. Curry, 39, announces his death.

He was born in 1969 while his father, David Curry served in Vietnam. He met his proud dad at 5 months of age at Forbes Field, Topeka, Kansas....

Michael (Mikey) R. Dunn was born June 10, 1963, the first child of Marty and Donna Dunn. He grew up in Beaverdale, IA where he formed many lifelong friendships - he was the Tom Sawyer of the group. It wouldn't be unusual to find him running through the cornfield in his backyard chasing badger or racing his...

Juli Ann Eaton of Overland Park, KS, age 56 passed away at Delmar Gardens early Tuesday morning, August 19,2014, after a long and courageous fight with breast and ovarian cancer. Juli was born on March 30, 1958 in Portland, Oregon. She has lived in Overland Park since 1972. Juli was baptized as a child of God on...

Thomas E. Flynn passed away peacefully on April 18 at Sharon Lane Health Services in Shawnee, KS. He was born January 5, 1925 to William J Flynn and Margaret Miller Flynn in Kansas City, KS, where he lived his entire life. He was a shopman and yard rigger at Benson MFG, CO, K.C.MO starting in 1945 until...

John Coy, of Shawnee, died on Tuesday, August 1st at the Kansas City Hospice after a short illness. He was born in Kansas City on November 22, 1928, son of John Gaston and Marie (Samuelson) Coy. John worked for the Santa Fe Railroad for 54 years mostly as an engineer. He was honored by the railroad for his long...

John "Warren" Curtis, of Overland Park, passed away peacefully at the age of 95. Beloved husband to Carol whom he cared for until her death alongside their three children. Preceded in death by his parents and four siblings and his loving second wife, Dorothy. Warren will be remembered as a dedicated family man, committed to providing support,...

Justus Campbell Hall, was born near Watson, Missouri, to Justus Glen Hall and Hazel Gertrude (Campbell) Hall on January 4, 1931 at "9 ¼ pounds of dynamite" according to his autobiography. Justus grew up on his family farm in Rock Port, Missouri, served in the United States Marine Corps, and attended Northwest Missouri State College where he...

Born in Kansas City, Kansas David graduated from Argentine High School. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Judith (Jolly); four children, Cristie Sims (Warren), Robin Gunkle (Eric), Tammie Stueber (Brad), David Clement (Micheleine); ten grandchildren, Jesse Sims, Annie Werner (Ryan), Ryan Sims, Carly Gunkle, Kelsey Jones (Nick), Brendon Gunkle, Kyle Stueber, Hailey Stueber, Mallory Hoisington, Austin...

Frank Eastwood, 94, of Kansas City, KS passed away Wednesday June 10, 15 at his residence surrounded by his family.

Frank retired from Faultless Starch as a manager after many years.

Service times will be announced at a later date.

Deborah Close, 59, of Shawnee passed away at her home.  Deb was born January 28, 1959 to the late Donald and Wanda May Satterfield in Kansas City, MO.  A lifetime Kansas City area resident, Debbie graduated from Shawnee Mission Northwest in 1977.  She worked for various federal government agencies for over 40 years, most recently she served as a...

Dorothy was born on February 18, 1918 in Marion, Kansas to Robert M. and Mae G. Nelson, during the 1918 Flu Pandemic that almost took her life as an infant. Instead, she lived for 95 years, gracing her family, church and community with her generous spirit, keen intellect, and wonderful sense of humor.

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