Oct 7, 2020

A native of Baltimore, Maryland, Carol Ritt passed from the effects of Covid-19 on Wednesday, Oct. 7th, at the age of 69.  Carol was born on October 29th, 1950 to Paul & Mary Hardesty.  A wife, mother, sister, and grandmother, she is survived by her husband Joseph Ritt, her sons Gary (Jenniffer), Greg (Shelley), and Gene (Melissa), daughters Holly...

Oct 7, 2020

Patricia Garvin DeBolt, 54, passed away suddenly in a motorcycle accident on Wednesday evening, October 7, 2020.

Born in Kansas City, Missouri on October 17, 1965, she was the daughter of Cleve Patrick Garvin and Elisa A. Garvin.

A motorcycling enthusiast, Patricia enjoyed long rides with her friends and volunteering to raise money for those...

Oct 7, 2020

Marvina Motti, 83, of Overland Park, KS, passed away, Wednesday, October 7, 2020. Marvina was born February 2, 1937 in Portland, IN to Marvin and Juanita Hough Coats.

She was a member of Central Church of the Nazarene. She worked as a switchboard operator at the J. C. Penney's Outlet Store in Overland Park.

Her...

Oct 5, 2020

JoAnn Braet, 79, of Shawnee, KS passed away on October 5th, 2020.  She was born on July 25th, 1941 in Shawnee, KS to George and Genevieve Braet.  JoAnn had a lifelong passion for baking and cooking for her family.  She retired from Amaco Oil Company in 1996.  JoAnn is survived by her sister, Marjorie Griffith along with several nieces...

Oct 4, 2020

Sandy Jackson, 87, of Merriam, Kansas passed away on October 4, 2020 at his home.

Sandy was born on February 4, 1933 to the late Moses Jackson and the late Genora Scott Glass in Chatham, Louisiana.

On his worldly journey he traveled and sang with a gospel quartet through his early years. In the fall...

Oct 1, 2020

Patricia J. Coughlin, 86, Overland Park, KS passed away Thursday, Oct. 1, 2020.

Patricia was born April 26, 1934 in Kansas City, KS to Herman L. and Elizabeth A. Powell. She was employed with Panhandle Eastern Pipeline, retiring in 1972. While at Panhandle Eastern, Patricia met Jack Coughlin. They were married on Nov....

Sep 30, 2020

Charlotte Kay Garbee, 78, of Shawnee, KS passed away Wednesday, September 30, 2020 at her home.

Charlotte was born February 19, 1942 to the late Peter and Eunice Innes in Kansas City, KS.  She graduated from Turner High School in 1960 and attended Kansas City Dental School, currently UMKC, to be a dental assistant.   On...

Sep 28, 2020

Wayne "Winnie" Tracz,  passed away on September 28, 2020 at Shawnee Gardens, she was 87 years old. Winnie was born on May 1st, 1933 in Warrensburg, Missouri to William and Beulah Lamb. After graduating from Warrensburg High School, she moved to Kansas City and started work. She met Walter Tracz and they were wed on June 14th, 1952. They...

Sep 26, 2020

Sayphone Noravong, 77, Shawnee, KS passed away Saturday, Sept 26, 2020 at AdventHealth Shawnee Mission.

Sayphone was born Jan. 5, 1943 in Laos. He was employed with the Shawnee Mission School District for 20 years, retiring in 2007.

Sayphone is survived by his wife of 51 years, Thongsa Noravong;...

Sep 25, 2020

John Gueymard McCloskey (March 26, 1969 - September 25, 2020)

A native of New Orleans, Louisiana, John McCloskey died in his sleep of natural causes on Friday, Sept. 25, at the age of 51.  A brother and a son, he is survived by his parents Herbert Sloan and Joan Gueymard McCloskey of Morgan...

Sep 25, 2020

Robert “Bob” Billings, 74, of Lenexa, KS, formerly of Shawnee, passed away, Friday, September 25, 2020 at the Kansas City Hospice House. Services will be private. Bob was born in Clinton, MO. He was a graduate of Turner High School.    He married Chris Williams on August 2nd, 1969. They celebrated 51 years of marriage in 2020.    He retired from SOR...

Sep 22, 2020

Donald McKinney, 92, of Lenexa, KS passed away on September 22nd, 2020.  He was born on March 13th, 1928 in Kansas City, MO to William & Helen McKinney.  Donald graduated from Southwest Highschool in Kansas City, MO in 1945.  He graduated from The University of KS in 1949 with a BS in Chemical & Petroleum Engineering.  He also received...

Sep 21, 2020

Donald David Resch Jr. January 22, 1943 - September 21, 2020   Don Resch passed peacefully on September 21, 2020.  He is survived by his loving wife Lynne of 55 years, as well as his sons David (Tina) and Matt (Angela) Resch, 6 wonderful grandchildren Gracie, Hayden, Broden, Eli, Ella, and Kate, and his brother Robert Resch.  He was preceded in...

Sep 20, 2020

DeLois (Dee) Nelson, 93, of Shawnee, KS, passed away, Sunday, September 20, 2020.

Dee was born June 29, 1927 in Philadelphia, PA to Rufus O. Craddock and Elizabeth Hipp Craddock. She attended SMU, Trinity University and UCLA as she worked toward her undergraduate degree and received her Masters in Social Work from Portland...

Sep 19, 2020

Edith Ann Powers, 84, of Kansas City, KS passed away Saturday, September 19, 2020 at Bonner Springs Nursing Home.

Edie was born December 8, 1935 to the late Ira and Alice Haxton in Sabetha, KS.  After high school, Edie earned a bachelor's of education from Emporia State University in 1957.  Edie worked for over 25...

Sep 19, 2020

On Saturday, September 19, 2020, Ursula Elizabeth Orlich, loving mother of three children, passed away at the age of 92.

Ursula was born in Germany and immigrated to the United States in 1948.   She was a master cook specializing in German cuisine who honed her skills to perfection with lavish dinners on any...

Sep 18, 2020

Sharon June (Chamberlain) Turner, 73, Shawnee, KS died Friday, Sept. 18, 2020 at her home.

Sharon was born November 30, 1946 in Gardner, KS to William Sherman and Audrey Turner.

Sharon was preceded in death by her parents and brother, Glen Turner. Survivors include her son, Michael Chamberlain, Shawnee,...

Sep 18, 2020

Edna "Maxine" Barrett passed into the arms of her Lord on Friday, September 18, 2020 at the age of 95 in Shawnee, KS, surrounded by her family. Maxine was born in Arkansas City, KS on February 4, 1925, the 4th child in a family of 11 children (of whom 9 survived childhood) of Pearl Isma Rodman Kimsey...

Sep 16, 2020

Josephine R. Brewer, 94, of Roeland Park, KS passed away Wednesday, September 16, 2020 at Delmar Gardens of Overland Park.

Josephine was born October 28, 1925 to the late Joseph and Rosalie LoNigro in St. Louis, Missouri.  On May 8, 1950 Josephine married Lynn Brewer.  He preceded her in death on December 28, 1998. Before...

Sep 14, 2020

James Riley Maher, of Overland Park went peacefully into God's awaiting arms on Monday, September 14, 2020, surrounded by his loving wife of 57 years, Rosemary, and their seven children Riley, Maura (Paul Martin), Carrie, Christopher (deceased), Amy (Terry Siebes), Brian (Kirsten Creal) and Terry (Katie Houlehan).  Jim and Rose have been blessed with 16 grandchildren -...