Dec 23, 2021

Mary Ann Knapp Borchardt, Pittsburg, died at the age of 101 on December 23, 2021, at home. She was born in Kansas City, Missouri, on July 28, 1920, to Frank and Lillian (Huffman) Knapp. Her family moved to Lansing, Kansas, where she was a 1937 graduate of Lansing High School. On June 25, 1939, she married Ralph Borchardt and...

Dec 22, 2021

Margaret Ruth Miller, 102, passed away peacefully on December 22, 2021. Margaret was a lifelong member of Southminster Presbyterian Church and was a long-time resident of Lakeview Village. She is survived by her step-children; niece and nephew. Family requests memorial contributions may be made to Southmister Presbyterian Church or Lakeview Village Foundation in lieu of flowers. Services are pending.

Dec 21, 2021

Martha Morrish, 93, of Olathe, KS passed away peacefully on December 21, 2021. She was born, along with her twin, Mabel, on March 8, 1928 in Ravenwood, MO to Will Edgar McDowell and Nina Belle (Stafford) McDowell. She was very creative, a faithful Christian, wife and mother, and a talented artist. She loved animals and the beauty of nature....

Dec 21, 2021

Sharon Carlene Stewart 83 of Spring Hill, KS passed away on Tues. December 21, 2021 in Wellsville KS. Celebration of Life services will be held at 10:30 AM Tuesday December 28, 2021 at the Amos Funeral Home, 10901 Johnson Drive Shawnee Kansas. Burial will follow immediately after the service at Maple Hill Cemetery 2301 South 34 Street, Kansas City, Kansas....

Dec 21, 2021

Willie Ann Claypool, 77, of Roeland Park, Kansas passed away peacefully in her home on December 21, 2021. She is survived by her husband of 25 years Jim Claypool, two sons Aaron (Billie) Forson and Jared Forson and 2 grandchildren Ava and Chassidy.

Dec 20, 2021

Marshall Ray Dietz, Overland Park, KS, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 20, 2021, with family by his side. He was born in Kansas City, KS on July 15, 1957. He is preceded in death by his mother, Helen Dietz. Marshall was an avid Kansas City Chiefs, Royals and KU Jayhawks basketball fan. As a young athlete himself, Marshall...

Dec 20, 2021

Jeffery Wayne Howe passed away in his home on Monday December 20th 2021 at the age of 51. He was born and raised in Merriam Kansas and lived his life in or near his childhood home his entire life. He is survived by his sister Debbie, and her daughter Tess, his brother Kevin, and his sister-in-law Jeannette along with...

Dec 18, 2021

James “Doc” Conrad Rea, 71, of Wichita, Kansas passed away December 18th, 2021 surrounded by his loving family. James was born January 28th, 1950, in Wichita, Kansas to Harold and Elinor Rea. James was preceded in death by his parents, sister Amy and brother Russell. James is survived by his wife, Jean, to whom he had been happily married for...

Dec 18, 2021

A graveside service will be 12:30 pm, Tuesday, January 25, 2022 at Leavenworth National Cemetery.

Dec 16, 2021

Brian Robert Dixon, 57, passed away Thursday, December 16, 2021, at his home in Merriam, Kansas. Brian was born in Kansas City, Kansas, to Terry and Patti Dixon. He graduated from Shawnee Mission North High School in 1983 and then received an Associate’s Degree from Johnson County Community College. Brian married Dana (Armstrong) in 2001. Brian was a loving...

Dec 15, 2021

It is with peace, yet a sense of great loss that we share the passing of Peter Charles Taschler on Wednesday, December 15, 2021. At home, tended by his loving family, it was precisely as he wanted this chapter to end. Everyone who knew Pete knew he cherished his best friend and wife Mickey (Jeanine) who preceded him in death...

Dec 14, 2021

Rebecca Maureen Bicak, November 25, 1997—December 14, 2021 Rebecca Maureen Bicak of Shawnee, Kansas, passed away at age 24 on December 14, 2021. Rebecca was born on November 25, 1997 in Olathe, Kansas to Peter Joseph and Karen Suzanne Bicak. She spent her early years with her family in Kansas City, Missouri before they moved to Shawnee, KS in 2003....

Dec 13, 2021

Michaela Lee Barry, 34, passed away on December 13th, 2021. Michaela was born on April 16, 1987 to Karen and Tom Barry. Michaela graduated from Olathe East High School in 2007. She attended various classes at JCCC and recently completed a career training program through Project Search. For several years, Michaela worked as a paraprofessional for the Olathe School District....

Dec 12, 2021

Charlotte Kathryn Tomlinson of Overland Park, Kansas passed away at home on December 12th, 2021, at the age of 93. She was born to Albert H. and Aileen Kyser Roemer on March 22nd, 1928, in Lorain, Ohio. Charlotte married George Tomlinson on August 14th, 1951. The couple had two sons, Bruce and Robert. Education was important to her, and she...

Dec 11, 2021

Betty Lou Neely, 79, Lenexa, Kansas died at St. Luke’s Hospice House on Saturday, December 11, 2021. A memorial visitation will be Saturday, December 18, 2021 from 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm at Amos Family Funeral Home. Burial will be the Pleasant View Cemetery following the visitation. Family requests masks be worn. Betty was born on September 28, 1942 to...

Dec 11, 2021

Harlan Dean “Bud” Hovind, passed away on December 11, 2021 from complications of surgery.

Born April 23, 1935 in Anoka, MN, Bud attended Hamline University and was a Korean War veteran in the Air Force. He lived for the past 52 years in the Kansas City area with his wife Mary Lou prior to her death. He...

Dec 10, 2021

William George Magerl Age 87 Born June 25, 1934. The bell rang for “Bill” on December 10, 2021 after a battle with cancer. Bill’s father would ring his outdoor bell at the family home to celebrate special occasions. During his final days Bill requested that the bell be rung for his passing. Born June 25, 1934 to John Sr. and...

Dec 10, 2021

Robert Lee Waltrip, Jr., 82, of Shawnee, Kansas, passed away December 10, 2021, in Overland Park, Kansas. Robert was born August 8, 1939, in Longmont, Colorado. Robert was preceded in death by his parents, Russ and Edna Chase and his brother Jimmy. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Barbara; his daughters Lynn (Gary) Van Surksum and Lanna...

Dec 9, 2021

Paul Frans Vanlerberghe, 87, of Shawnee, Kansas passed away December 9th, 2021. A visitation will be held on Saturday, December 18th, 2021 from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m. Paul will be laid to rest at Resurrection Catholic Cemetery in Lenexa, Kansas Paul was born August 23rd, 1934...

Dec 9, 2021

Mary Lou Brookshier, 94, of Merriam, Kansas passed away Thursday, December 9, 2021 at Kansas City Hospice House. Mary was born on December 23, 1926 in Kansas City, Missouri to Robert D. and Margaret C. (Cruzen) Hammond. She was a 65-year member of Beta Sigma Phi and a member of Trailblazers. She also volunteered many years at Overland Park Regional...