May 4, 2022

George Thomas “Tom” Rieke, 72, Lenexa, KS passed away Wednesday, May 4, 2022 at AdventHealth Shawnee Mission. Visitation will be 9:30-11:00 a.m. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, May 10 at St. Joseph Catholic Church; entombment in Resurrection Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to either St. Joseph...

May 3, 2022

Barbara Jean (Mullen) Gunderman passed away May 3rd, 2022, fully immersed in actively living to the end, in a final home she loved in Shawnee, KS.

Born April 28th, 1940 in Kansas City, KS, Barbara lived a full life, dedicated to family, education and service.  As a teacher by trade and by heart, her path included graduating...

May 2, 2022

Shawnee, KS- Robert Smith, 94, died on Monday, May 2, 2022. Born on December 4, 1932 in Keyser, W Virginia, he was the son of the late Lorain and Thelma B. (Chaney) Smith.  He is also preceded in death by his brothers James Smith, Gary Smith, Richard Smith, Ronnie Smith and a sister, Evaline Tettenburn. Robert started...

May 2, 2022

Margaret Catherine (Schumacher) Gladbach, 86, of Lenexa, KS, passed away peacefully in her home on Monday, May 2, 2022. Marge was born September 23, 1935, in Tulsa, OK, to Arthur & Margaret Schumacher, and was the curly-haired, red-headed sister to big brothers Bob & Joe. Her family relocated to Fort Worth, TX in 1940, where she spent her formative...

May 2, 2022

Opal M. (Vrana) Wylie died on May 2, 2022, in Kansas City. She was 98 years old.

Opal was born in Oklahoma City on Feb. 15, 1924. She was the only child of Bill and Annie B. Vrana. Her half-sister, Jewel (Bailey) Vrana, preceded her.

Opal graduated from Central High School in 1942. She attended...

Apr 28, 2022

David Neal passed away, April 28, 2022.

David attended and graduated from Shawnee Mission North High School in 1968. He excelled in math and physics. He remained single his whole life.

David was preceded in death by his Father, Warren Neal, and his Mother, Alma Frances Neal of Mission, Kansas. He leaves a younger sister:...

Apr 27, 2022

The silver cord is loosened (Ecclesiastes 12: 6-7) and the courageous soul of Dr. Bill Waddell has glided from the River of Life across to the Heavenly Sea.  Dr. Bill, 90, of Prairie Village, Kansas entered into eternal life to his heavenly home of Christ our Savior on April 27, 2022 with his family at his side.

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Apr 26, 2022

Darrell Daniel Dingwerth (Dan), passed away peacefully at home April 26th, 2022, surrounded by his family.

Dan was born October 12th, 1947, in Kansas City, KS to Howard and Mary Dingwerth. He graduated from Shawnee Mission West Highschool in 1966 where he went on to start his career at Southwestern Bell.  During that time, he was very...

Apr 24, 2022

Janet L. Grismore, 88, of Shawnee, Kansas passed away April 24, 2022 at Lakeview Village. Janet was one of four daughters of Jack and Mable Ryan. She was born and raised in Russell, Iowa. Janet married Duane Grismore February 13th, 1953. They had 4 children; Steve, Mark, Jo Lynn, and Brenda.

They moved to Shawnee, Kansas where...

Apr 23, 2022

Wanda Blackwell, 86, of Lenexa, KS passed away in her sleep on April 23, 2022.  She was born at home on February 21, 1936 in Lenexa, KS to Todd and Eunice Blackwell.

Wanda graduated from Olathe High School and went on to pursue a career at Mission Bank for 41 years.

She was preceded in...

Apr 22, 2022

Taylor Steven Stuart (Steve) was a farm hand, army veteran, telegrapher, electronics technician, community gardener, communications engineer and a strong family man. Friends and co-workers described him as thoughtful, decent, dedicated, honest, admired and respected. All who met him were blessed with his good humor, intellect and wisdom. He will be greatly missed.

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Apr 22, 2022

Dr. Jagdish Singh left for heavenly abode on April 22, 2022 at home in the presence of family and loved ones.

He earned the doctorate of Chemical Engineering at IIT, Khargpur, the most prestigious institution in India. He retired as a Professor and Dean in Punjab University, Chandigarh.

His passion of teaching was...

Apr 21, 2022

Cheryl June McDougal, 78, of Paola, Kansas, passed away on Thursday, April 21, 2022 at the Olathe Medical Center. Visitation will be from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, April 26, 2022 at Cross Point Assembly of God, 1016 N Pearl St., Paola, KS. Funeral service will be held at the church at 11:00 a.m. followed by a graveside service...

Apr 19, 2022

The daughter of JOCO County Commissioner Vice Chair, Shirley Allenbrand, Tiffany Ann Meireis of Lenexa, KS, 39, lost her heroic, year-long battle with cancer and passed peacefully on April 19, 2022 surrounded in love by her family. She brought much light and happiness to many people in her world but none so special as her family. She is survived...

Apr 18, 2022

Jan Rachelle Gentry, 54, passed away on April 18, 2022. A service to celebrate her life will be held on Monday, April 25 at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, 7740 Lackman Road, Lenexa, KS, 66217. A visitation will be held from 2:30-3:30 p.m. with a service starting immediately afterwards. The family requests that masks be worn at all times...

Apr 16, 2022

Susan Marie Simmons (nee Eisterhold) passed away Saturday, April 16, 2022 at home at the age of 62 years old. Susan was born on April 5, 1960 in Evansville, Indiana to Norman and Bette (Braun) Eisterhold.

She was married to John Gordon Simmons on October 13, 1978 and together they had 2 sons,...

Apr 13, 2022

Roger Ray Walker, 83, of Overland Park, Kansas passed away on Wednesday, April 13th, 2022 peacefully in his sleep.

Roger was born September 9th, 1938 in Golden City, Missouri and is survived by his wife, Susan (Forste) Walker, his children Cheryl (Bryan) Seybert of Oak Grove, Christine (Jeff) Elliott of Leawood, Paul Walker of Overland Park, and...

Apr 12, 2022

Catherine L. Bergthold, 95, of Kansas City, MO passed away at her home, April 12, 2022.  She was born, July 10, 1926, at home near Siloam Springs, AR to Ernest Ray and Ida May Couch.  Her husband of 64 years, LeRoy H. Bergthold, parents, and six siblings; Helen, Wilma, Oneita, Ray, William and Betty precede her in...

Apr 11, 2022

Larry Tigerstrom, 76, of Parkville, Mo. passed away April 11,2022 at Northcare Hospice House.

Larry was born on March 13, 1946 in Kansas City, Kansas to Carl and Iva (Chester) Tigerstrom. He was proud of his Swedish heritage.

Larry graduated from Shawnee Mission North in 1964. As a young man, he served in the U...

Apr 11, 2022

Rodd Leslie Graham was born on May 17, 1965 in Omaha, Nebraska to Todd and Ginger Graham.  He was preceded in death by his wife, Lynn (Kastel) Graham.   Rodd is survived by his three children, Rachel, Rebecca, and Ryan, his parents, his three siblings, Russell, Randy, and Rebecca and their spouses.

Rodd was a bright, talented child. ...