Nov 21, 2019

Ruth Lewis Murphy Kostas was born on July 20, 1929 in Maysville, Kentucky and passed away on November 21, 2019 at the age of 90.

Ruth grew up in Maysville, Kentucky and was  a graduate of Maysville High School.  She attended nursing school at St. Margaret's Hospital in Kansas City, Kansas.  During this...

Nov 21, 2019

BJ Klein, 94, of Shawnee, KS, passed away on Nov. 21, 2019. He was born on Feb. 11, 1925, in Shawnee, KS, to John and Rose Klein.

BJ is survived by his sister, Helen Dobbelaere; brothers, Raymond Klein, and Jim Klein.

He was a proud veteran of the US...

Nov 20, 2019

Martin Robert Kopp, 83, of Shawnee, KS passed away at home on Nov. 20, 2019.

Bob is survived by his wife of 31 years, Darlene; brother, Jack (Paula) Kopp; daughter, Beth (Mike) Hutzler, son, Douglas Kopp, stepdaughters, Cynthia and Donna Harris, stepson, Mark (Kristin) Harris; as well as many grandchildren.

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Nov 19, 2019

Patricia Cecilia Loveland passed away peacefully on November 19th at the age of 55.  Loved by all who knew her, Patty was blessed with many gifts. She attracted people of all ages and backgrounds with her empathy, generous heart and sharp wit. She was a fun, beautiful, unique individual to whom children and animals were especially drawn.

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Nov 17, 2019

John Leonard “Jack” Coakley, Jr., 93, of Kansas City, Missouri, died November 17, 2019 at St. Luke's South Hospital in Overland Park, Kansas.

Jack was born March 28, 1926 in Kansas City, Kansas to Helen Elizabeth (Struck) and John Leonard Coakley, and grew up on a homestead in Tulelake, California. After 8th grade in 1940 the family...

Nov 16, 2019

Beverly Ann (White) Cline, 80, of Shawnee, Kansas, passed away Saturday, November 16, 2019, with her family by her side.

Beverly attended Argentine High School in Argentine, Kansas, where she met and later married Roger A. Cline.  Beverly's passions were her job and her family, especially her 11 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. ...

Nov 14, 2019

Bobi J. Boston, 64, of Merriam, KS passed away Thursday, November 14, 2019 at her home.

Bobi was born September 29, 1955 to the late Robert and Emma Lou Bennett in Kansas City, Missouri. She graduated from Ruskin High School in 1974. On June 25, 2011 Bobi married her longtime companion, Steve. Bobi was a...

Nov 13, 2019

Eleanor Petersen Scutti, 86, of Shawnee, Kansas passed away Wednesday, November 13, 2019 at Autumn Leaves Memory Care in Overland Park.

Eleanor was born March 19th, 1933 to the late Frank and Esther Petersen in Brooklyn, New York.  She was married to her husband, Robert for 55 years.  Robert was in the U.S....

Nov 11, 2019

Eric M. Newcomer, 46, of Shawnee, KS passed away Monday, November 11, 2019 at his home.

Eric was born November 5, 1973 to Michael and Janet Newcomer in Lawrence, KS.  Eric graduated from North Kansas City High School in 1992 and went on to earn a bachelor's degree in Communications from the University of Missouri in 1996.  ...

Nov 11, 2019

Robert Carl Hurt 4/19/1936-11/11/2019   Life long resident of the KC Metropolitan area. He attended Rosedale High School. After High School he volunteered for service in the U.S. Army from 1954 to 1958. He was stationed at Tokyo Army Hospital in Japan for three years. He was trained as a medic at Fort Sam Houston.    He was an automobile enthusiast, spending...

Nov 8, 2019

Sharon A. Conley, 73, of Shawnee, KS passed away Friday, November 8, 2019 at the Healthcare Resort of Leawood.

Sharon was born July 10, 1946 in San Antonio, Texas to the late Alec Enloe and Phyllis Boyce. Sharon graduated from Lawrenceville High School in 1964 and continued to keep in touch with all her friends...

Nov 6, 2019

Micah Eli, 1, of Kansas City, MO, passed away on November 6, 2019. He was born on November 10, 2017, at KU Medical Center to his mother, Allison Woodruff.

Micah is survived by his siblings, Madilyn, Tristan, and Benjamin; aunt, Emily Woodruff; uncle, Josh Woodruff; cousins, Joshua Henderson, Jr., Joslyn Henderson; Joshua Woodruff,...

Nov 6, 2019

Carol Sczepanski, 84, of Shawnee, KS passed away on November 6th, 2019. Carol was born on January 1st, 1935 in Midland, MI to Anna Ruth "Tootie" Conklin. Carol was well known for her infectious smile and laugh. She was very dedicated to her profession as a proofreader for Ford Press, later known as Pendell Printing and later on Quebecor...

Nov 6, 2019

Emily Isobel Lucas Bruning of Prairie Village, Kansas, 100, died on November 6, 2019 at her home.

The daughter of Otto Elvason Lucas and Emily Isobel Morley Lucas, she was born in Highland, Kansas August 23, 1919, the much indulged youngest of five children. She grew up on a farm that dated to the 19th century and...

Nov 6, 2019

Rick Eisenbarth, 65, of Lenexa, KS passed away on November 6th, 2019. He was born in Onaga, KS on December 17th, 1953 to Walter and Velma Eisenbarth. Rick earned his Bachelor's Degree from Emporia State majoring in Physical Education. He went on to teach in the DeSoto School District as a PE Teacher for thirty years. He met his...

Nov 1, 2019

Pat Oakson, 67, took an early flight beyond the physical plane Friday, Nov. 1. The Overland Park resident and KU alumna will be remembered for her love of sports and her razor-sharp wit. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Jenny and Lindy Silver, her brother and his wife, Bob and C.J. Gray, and...

Oct 29, 2019

Janet Duane Bayliss, 82, of Merriam, KS passed away Tuesday, October 29, 2019 at Adventhealth Shawnee Mission. Janet was born on February 6, 1937 to Charles and Blanche (Lewis) Settle in Independence, MO.  She retired from the Shawnee Community Service for Seniors. She was preceded in death by her son, Steve Crosson. She is survived...

Oct 26, 2019

Grace Lucille (Dooley) Crispin died on Saturday, October 26, 2019 at Care Haven Fontana where she had lived the past two years. Grace was born on July 31, 1922 to Bertie Kimbrew Dooley and Jessie Mabel (Craig) Dooley in Bosworth, Missouri. She graduated from Bosworth High School in 1941 and shortly after moved to Kansas City where she worked...

Oct 26, 2019

Wade Beckett Gillihan, infant son of Kyle and Taylor Gillihan, passed away, Saturday, October 26, 2019 at Children's Mercy Hospital. He was born on October 20, 2019 at Children's Mercy with gastroschisis. He weighed 2 pounds 1 ounce and was 12 inches long. He lived for six days and got to meet his parents, brother, grandparents and...

Oct 25, 2019

Ouida Nell Doss passed away October 25, 2019 in Overland Park, Kansas. She was born November 24, 1921 in Dallas, Texas, the daughter of James Harvey and Sophronia Isabelle (Vaughn) Strange. Ouida was raised in Dallas, Texas, graduated from Sunset High School and lived with her parents in the Oak Cliff area. Ouida married David Doss August 2, 1942...