Hans Behmann
December 31, 2008
Hans Behmann, 81, of Kansas City, Kansas passed away Tuesday, December 30, 2008.
Mr. Behmann was born in Budaörs, Hungary, and moved to the Kansas City area with his family in 1959. He retired from Midwest Conveyor in 1990.
He was preceded in death by his wife Lissi Behmann in 1996. He is survived by his daughter Helen Behmann Neal and her husband Cliff of Overland Park, Kansas. By five grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Hans was a strong, independent, and extremely interesting man that will be deeply missed by his family and friends.
Memorial Service
A private memorial service will be held at the Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee. Burial at Resurrection Cemetery in Lenexa, Kansas will be at a later date.
Marguerite (VanDenBroecke) Klein
December 30, 2008
Marguerite (VanDenBroecke) Klein, 94, Lenexa, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, December 30, 2008, in the presence of her loving family.
Marguerite was born May 10, 1914 in Shawnee, Kansas. She married her husband Clarence on October 19, 1933. They made their home in Lenexa, and were life-long member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church. Her husband, Clarence and a granddaughter, Karen Marie, preceded her in death. She is survived by one sister, Rachael Hugunin of Overland Park, Kansas; four sons, Jerry (& Jean) of Holland, Ohio, Dick (& Ginny) of Overland Park, Kansas, Gene of Kansas City, Kansas, and Bill (& Cindy) of Lenexa, Kansas; four grandchildren, Denise, Mike, Matt and Suzanne; seven great grandchildren; and four great-great grandchildren.
Marguerite was a devoted wife and mother, and a supportive grandmother. She had a strong faith in God and believed in the power of prayer. The focus of her life was her family for which she was a nurturing influence and the focal point of family activities. Her great passions included cooking, gardening and playing cards with the family. From 1952 to 1962, Marguerite along with her partner Sylvia (Hofer) Enright operated Smitty’s Grill in Lenexa where the sizzling steaks, hot beef sandwiches, and home made pies and bread were legendary. In 1962, Marguerite joined the staff at Holy Trinity Catholic School where she was manager of the school cafeteria until she retired in 1987. The school kids flourished from good home cooked meals. Marguerite’s parents were Belgium truck gardeners and she grew up with a love of gardening and the knowledge of how to make vegetables grow. She raised extraordinary vegetables in her garden every year until she moved to Delmar Gardens of Lenexa Nursing Home in 2007.
After a painful struggle to hold on to life, God gently called Mom home with her family and the Hospice Chaplin present. The family wishes to express sincere thanks to all Mom’s neighbors and friends that sustained her over the years, and to the caring and loving staff at Delmar Gardens and Catholic Community Hospice.
Mom was the foundation of our family, and our guiding light and inspiration. We will miss her greatly. We know that she is at peace at the side of Jesus, and that she and Dad will save a place for each member of their family. Mom, we love you.
Memorial contributions may be made to Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Lenexa, Kansas.
Visitation and Funeral Service
Visitation will be Friday, January 2, 2008 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee where the Rosary will be prayed at 7:00 p.m. Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated on Saturday, January 3, 2009 at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Lenexa, Kansas at 10:00 a.m. Internment is at St. John Cemetery, 88th & Pflumm Road, Lenexa.
Alexiz Marie Nevarez
December 29, 2008
Alexiz Marie Nevarez, Kansas City, Missouri, born December 3, 2008 passed away December 29, 2008.
Beloved daughter of Lisa Smith and Rick Nevarez; survived by 4 sisters, Brittney, Rikki, Brooke, Savanah and 1 brother, Stephen; grandparents, Leland Sears of DeSoto, Kansas, Bob and Joette Reitinger of Lenexa, Kansas, and Domingo and Ellie Nevarez of Racine, Wisconsin; great- grandmother, Alice Beaty of Prairie Village, Kansas; and many aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Even though our time with you was short, you are loved and will be remembered always. We will miss our “Angel”.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests for donations to be made on behalf of Alexiz to the SIDS Foundation, www.SIDS.org or (800) 232-7437.
Visitation and Funeral Service
Services will be held Saturday, January 3, 2009 with a visitation beginning at 7:30 A.M. followed by a mass at 9:00 a.m. at Holy Spirit Catholic Church, 11300 W. 103rd, Overland Park, Kansas. Graveside Services immediately following at Calvary Cemetery, 6901 Troost Avenue, Kansas City, Missouri.
John “J.T.” Nelson
December 29, 2008
John “J.T.” Nelson, 83, Shawnee, Kansas passed away, Monday, December 29, 2008 at home.
J.T. was preceded in death by his wife Ruth A. Nelson in March of this year and one sister Jean Johnson and two brothers, Courtney Nelson and Albert Nelson. Survivors include three daughters Cynthia Simpson, Lenexa, Kansas; Sue (Mike) Tucker, Overland Park. Kansas; Sandy (Rod) Zugelder, Kansas City, Kansas; two sons Ted (Linda) Nelson, Merriam, Kansas; Greg (Janis) Nelson, Ft. Worth, Texas; one sister Dorothy (Karl) Ellington, Overland Park, Kansas; and nine grandchildren Shannon Pappas, Hillary Simpson, Jonathon Simpson, Neal Tucker, Mark Tucker, Eli Justin Forester, Kelly Forester, Teresa Nelson, John Nelson, and two great-grandchildren Alyssa Pappas, Spencer Sullivan.
J.T. was a member of the Shawnee Mission Rotary Club and a recipient of the Paul Harris Fellow Award and also a former member of Toastmasters. J.T. also founded and operated J.T. Nelson and Associates.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Breakpointe Community Church.
Visitation and Funeral Service
Funeral Services will be 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 31, 2008 at The Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee. Visitation will be one hour prior to service time. Burial will follow in Corinth Cemetery.
Cathleen M. Mullen
December 27, 2008
Cathleen M. Mullen, 52, of Kansas City, Kansas passed away December 25, 2008. She was born Oct. 25, 1956 in Cincinnati, Ohio to William J. and June E. Ishmael Mullen. She attended St. Joseph High School and Shawnee Mission Northwest, where she graduated.
Cathleen was preceded in death by her father William Mullen and a brother Kevin Mullen. She is survived by her Mother June Mullen of Shawnee, Kansas by her brother James Mullen of DeSoto, Kansas, by her sisters; Pat McPherson and husband Bruce of Topeka, Kansas, Barbara Mullen of Destin, Florida, and Margaret Mullen of Prairie Village, Kansas. Cathleen will always be remembered for her caring personality, her beautiful smile that seemed to light up a room and for her never ending generosity.
Contributions in memory of Cathleen may be made in lieu of flowers to the Humane Society of Greater KC or St. Joseph Catholic Church.
Visitation and Funeral Service
Services will be held Tuesday, December 30th 2008 at St. Joseph Catholic Church with a visitation from 10 to 11 AM followed by a Mass at 11 AM. Burial will be in Resurrection Cemetery.
Ranjit Kaur
December 27, 2008
Ranjit Kaur, 75, of Overland Park, Kansas passed away Friday, December 19, 2008.
Funeral Service
Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Saturday, December 27, at the Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee.
Gervis Joseph Beiriger
December 26, 2008
Gervis Joseph Beiriger, 74, Lenexa, Kansas passed away peacefully Friday, December 26, surrounded by his family.
Mr. Beiriger was born September 16, 1934 in Chicago, Illinois to Joseph C. and Elzer (Schenk) Beiriger. Gervis lived for his wife, children, grandchildren, family and friends. He enjoyed his backyard and fly fishing. A man of great character, his support, guidance, humor and spirit enriched many lives.
He was preceded in death by his parents and grandchildren, Caton and Angel Beiriger. Gervis is survived by his wife, Mary (Schroeder) Beiriger; and their four children, Vicki (Michael) Richmond, Kansas City, Missouri, Judy (Bruce Margolin) Beiriger, Overland Park, Kansas, David (Molly) Beiriger, Overland Park, Kansas and Cristy (Kelly) Sullivan, Lawrence, Kansas; five grandchildren, Noah and Campbell Richmond, Kennedy Sullivan, Caspar and Chloe Beiriger; sister, Odette Salley, Mandeville, Louisiana; and brother, Joel Beiriger, St. Amant, Louisiana.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Heart of America Fly Fishers Environmental Education Fund, PO Box 731, Mission, KS 66201.
Visitation and Funeral Services
Mass of Christian Burial will be 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 31 at the Good Shepherd Catholic Church; burial in the Resurrection Cemetery. Friends may call from 5:30-8:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 30 at the Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee.
Reta Mahon Henderson
December 26, 2008
Reta Mahon Henderson, Lenexa, Kansas passed away Sunday, November 30, 2008 at the Lakeview Village Care Center, Lenexa, Kansas.
Reta was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Allen N. Henderson on April 25, 1996, her grandson, Kaler Schmidt on March 30, 2007, her parents and four siblings. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Karen and David Schmidt; grandsons, Lance Schmidt and Brent Schmidt and wife, Patty; great grandson, Austin Schmidt, Kaler’s son; and nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Lenexa United Methodist Church, 9138 Caenen Lake Road, Lenexa, Kansas 66215.
Memorial Service
Memorial services will be 1:00 pm Thursday, January 1, 2009 at the Lenexa United Methodist Church.
Charles Edward Bell, III
December 25, 2008
Charles Edward Bell, III, 77, Prairie Village, Kansas (formerly of Baltimore, Maryland) passed away Thursday, December 25, 2008 at his home.
Charles was born Feb. 15, 1931 in Baltimore, Maryland to Charles E., Jr. and Ann M. (Flynn) Bell. He is survived by his sister, Mary Jeanne DeVaughn; two nieces, Marianne Hardeman and husband Dan, and Nancy Burchstead and husband Brad, all of Overland Park, Kansas; three great nieces, Megan, Gretchen and Olivia and two great nephews, Nick and Ben.
Memorial contributions may be made to either Disabled American Veterans or the St. Jude Childrens Hospital.
Visitation and Funeral Services
Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, December 30 at St. Pius X Catholic Church; burial in the Resurrection Cemetery. Friends may call from 9-10:00 a.m. Tuesday at the church, where a Rosary recitation will be at 9:30 a.m.
Hannah P. McNichols
December 25, 2008
Hannah P. McNichols, 79, Shawnee, Kansas passed away Thursday, December 25, 2008 at the Kansas City Hospice House.
Hannah was born February 27, 1929 in Kansas City, Kansas to Emmett and Catherine (Doherty) Began. She worked as a secretary at Westinghouse until their closing. Hannah and her husband, Robert, owned and operated Roberts Hair Fashions in Mission, Kansas until February 23, 1990. She was a member of the Shawnee Presbyterian Church.
Hannah is survived by her husband, Robert McNichols of the home; son, Michael McNichols and his wife, Arnella, Shawnee, Kansas; daughter, Denice McClarnon, Warner Robins, Georgia; sisiter, Mary Combs, Kansas City, Kansas; four grandchildren, Bill McClarnon, Megan McClarnon-McCook, Sarah McNichols and Anna McNichols; and five grandchildren.
Visitation and Funeral Services
Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, December 31 at the Shawnee Presbyterian Church, 6837 Neiman Road; burial in the Shawnee Mission Memory Gardens. Friends may call from 6-8:00 p.m. Tuesday at the Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee.