Karen S. Grimm
April 22, 2009
Karen S. Grimm, 61, Overland Park, Kansas passed away Wednesday, April 22, 2009 at Shawnee Mission Medical Center.
Karen was preceded in death by her parents Weldon Wernex and Betty Root, and a brother Doug Wernex. Survivors include her husband Ronald of the home, two daughters, Kristy and husband Alan Beland, Overland Park , Kansas; Heather Neir, Overland Park, Kansas; a brother Gene and wife Tiffany Wernex, Gardener, Kansas; sister Robbin Meyer, Olathe, Kansas; seven grandchildren, Sean, Brady, Alicia, Dawson, Alex, Andrew, and Aiden. Karen loved nursing and spending time with family and grandchildren.
Visitation and Funeral Service
Visitation will be 6-8 p.m., Friday, April 24, 2009 at the Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee. Funeral Services will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, April 25, at the chapel. Burial will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery in Shawnee.
Charles E. Carroll
April 21, 2009
Charles E. Carroll, 82, of Kansas City, Kansas passed peacefully April 21, 2009 at the University of Kansas Medical Center.
Charles was preceded in death by his wife Mary Lou in 1994. He is survived by his two daughters, Lynn Moore (Michael) of Shawnee, Kansas and Janet Newton (Rick) of Spring Hill, Kansas; six grandchildren Scott & Kirk Moore, Tiffany, Andy, Chris, & Tracy Newton; seven great-grandchildren Cole, Emma, Cody, Macee & Olivia Moore, Hannah & JR Newton; one brother Ralph Carroll; and one sister Carol Morgan.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to the American Cancer Society, 1100 Pennsylvania Avenue, Kansas City, Missouri 64105, www.cancer.org or Cancer Action www.canceractionkc.org
Visitation and Funeral Service
A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, April 25th at the Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee with a visitation beginning at 2 pm and the funeral service following at 3:30 pm. Burial at Maple Hill Cemetery, Kansas City, Kansas on Monday, April 27, at 2 pm.
Jeanne O. Corbin
April 21, 2009
Jeanne O. Corbin, of Prairie Village, Kansas passed away on April 21, 2009 at Overland Park Nursing and Rehab Center.
Jeanne was born July 8, 1924 in Kansas City, Missouri, to Letha and Roy Chrisman. She graduated from Central High School and worked for BMA insurance prior to marrying Mason Corbin, Sr. on April 30, 1949. Jeanne was an avid community volunteer and especially enjoyed her involvement with the Kansas City Musettes. Throughout the years she also volunteered with Research Medical Center, The Discovery Shop, and The Village Church food pantry.
Jeanne was preceded in death by her husband, Mason, on May 16, 1992, her parents, and her brother and sister-in-law, Roy and Joyce Chrisman. Survivors include her son, Mason and his wife, Terry (Prairie Village), grandsons, Clark and Tom (Idaho Falls, Idaho). Other survivors are Clifton Chrisman (Kerrville, Texas) sister-in-law, Katherine Bohannan (Overland Park, Kansas).
Jeanne’s kind and loving nature will truly be missed by all of those who dearly loved her. The family wants to express their sincere gratitude to Jeanne’s physician, Dr. Peter Holt for his support and guidance. Family members are grateful for the kindness of the Hospice staff, and the staff of Overland Park Nursing and Rehab for the special care that was given to Jeanne.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to The Village Presbyterian Church (Food Pantry), 6641 Mission Road, Prairie Village, Kansas 66208.
Memorial Visitation
Memorial visitation will be held 12-1:30 p.m. Saturday, April 25 at the Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee and private family inurnment will follow. Cremation.
Roger Dean Holmes
April 20, 2009
Roger Dean Holmes, 80, Shawnee, Kansas passed away Monday, April 20, 2009 at the Kansas City Hospice House.
Roger was born Jan. 28, 1929 in Shawnee, Kansas to Albert Richard and Elizabeth Edith (Wendt) Holmes and was a lifelong Shawnee resident. He was an aviation electrician in the US Navy for eight years during the Korean War. Roger was an electrician for Montgomery Ward, Gulf Oil Research and Development and Belger Cartage Co. On September 19, 1953, Roger married Phyllis Smith Wilson in Shawnee, Kansas. They were members of the First Baptist Church of Shawnee since 1956. He attended the Calvary Bible College from 1949-1953. He served on the Deacon Board, Property Management, Staff Relations Committee, Finance Committee, Discipleship Committee and also in the capacity of Sunday school teacher, usher, choir member and Scoutmaster. He was also a member of the OGC’s and volunteered electrical work at the church.
He was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters, Mary Frances Holmes and Dorothy Larson. Survivors include his wife, Phyllis S. Holmes of the home; three children, Beth (Brad) Kitselman, LaCenter, Washington, Roger (Kathy) Holmes, Overland Park, Kansas and Phil (Melinda) Holmes, Olathe, Kansas; sister, Mitzi Edwards, Dewey, Arizona; eight grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Memorial contributions may be made to either the First Baptist Church of Shawnee, 11400 Johnson Drive, Shawnee, Kansas 66203, Hospice Care of Kansas, 15329 W. 95th, Lenexa, Kansas or the Kansas City Hospice House, 12000 Wornall Road, Kansas City, Missouri 64145.
Visitation and Funeral Service
Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Thursday, April 23 at the First Baptist Church of Shawnee; burial in the Johnson County Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be from 7:30-9:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 22 at the church.
Sharon Bayless
April 19, 2009
Sharon L. Bayless, 66, of Shawnee, Kansas passed to her maker on April 19, 2009 at Shawnee Mission Medical Center.
Sharon was born November 9, 1942 in Hugoton, Kansas to William and Dolly VonHemel whom preceeded her in death. Shari worked in the Overland Park area for 44 years as a cosmetologist.
She is survived by her husband, E. Leroy Bayless, her children Richard Woodworth, Jeff Bayless, Steve Bayless, Melodie Hughes, Lisa Bayless; 11 grandchildren, 1 great grandchild and 3 brothers: Bill VonHemel and wife Carol, Topeka, Kansas, David Yeager and wife Jennie, Showlow, Arizona, and Jack Yeager of Topeka, Kansas.
Visitation and Funeral Service
Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, April 24, at the Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee. A celebration of Sharon’s life will be 10 a.m. Saturday at the Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee.
Helen A. Studinski
April 18, 2009
Helen A. Studinski, 90, of Shawnee, Kansas passed away April 17, 2009 at Trinity Nursing and Rehab in Merriam, Kansas.
Helen was born July 13, 1918 in Chicago, Illinois to Gregory and Katherine Honcharevich. She was united in marriage on July 23, 1938 to Harold Studinski, who preceded her in death. Helen was also preceded in death by her three brothers; Peter, George and Jack Honcharevich. She is survived by her daughter Arlene Horning (Ted) of Shawnee, Kansas, by her son George Studinski (Yvonne) of Alturas, California. and by a grandson Charles Horning, of Shawnee, Kansas.
Helen was a member of the St. Joseph Catholic Church, and a past president of the St. Agnes Altar Society. She will always be remembered for her love of baking, which gave her the nickname of “Cookie”.
The family would like to express their deep appreciation to the staff of Trinity Nursing and Rehab for their 14 years of loving care.
In lieu of flowers memorials donations may be made to The Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows in Belleville, Illinois, or to The Sister Servants of Mary in Kansas City, Kansas in Helen’s memory.
Visitation and Service
A visitation will be held Tuesday, April 21, 2009 from 5 pm to 8 pm at the Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee with a Rosary prayed at 5 pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Wednesday, April 22, 2009 at 10 am at the St. Joseph Catholic Church in Shawnee. Burial will follow in Resurrection Cemetery, Lenexa, Kansas.
Kenneth D. Reeves
April 18, 2009
Kenneth Reeves, 85, of Lenexa, Kansas, passed away Saturday, April 18, 2009 at Lakeview Village.
Ken was born September 1, 1923 in Atoka, Oklahoma. He served in the United States Army during World War II in the Pacific Theater. Ken was awarded the Purple Heart for injuries sustained in combat on Okinawa. Two weeks after returning home from the war he married Genevieve on January 23, 1946 in Overland Park. Ken was an active member of the Lenexa United Methodist Church and was a former member of the Lenexa School Board and was active with the Lenexa Historical Society. He was an upholsterer all of his life and owned Ken’s Upholstery.
Ken is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Genevieve, of the home, two daughters, Susan McClurg and husband Mike, Paola, Kansas; Carol Petitjean and husband Mike, Newton, Kansas; 6 grandchildren and 9 great- grandchildren.
The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Lenexa United Methodist Church or to Kansas City Hospice.
Visitation and Funeral Service
Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, April 20 at the Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Tuesday, April 21 at the Lenexa United Methodist Church, 9138 Caenen Lake Road, Lenexa, Kansas 66215.
Charles Michael Taylor
April 16, 2009
Charles Michael Taylor, 62, of Mission, Kansas, passed away April 15, 2009.
Mike was born March 22, 1947 to Charles and Aileen Ferguson Taylor in Greenfield, Ohio. He served in the US Army during Vietnam and worked for many years for United Telecom/Sprint. Mike was a Mason and a Shriner, a member of the American Legion Post #370 and the Patriot Guard.
He is survived by his wife Karin Taylor; his sons, Charles Allan Taylor, Jeffrey Loren Taylor, and Jason Michael Taylor; and his grandchildren.
Memorial donations in Mike’s memory may be made to the American Legion Post #370.
Visitation and Funeral Service
A visitation will be held Friday, April 17, 2009 from 6 to 8 PM at the Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee. Funeral services will be 3 PM, Saturday, April 18, 2009 at the Overland Park Assembly of God, 7700 W. 75th Street, Overland Park, Kansas. Burial will follow in Pleasant Valley Cemetery.
John E. Riley
April 14, 2009
John E. Riley, 90, of Shawnee, passed away Tuesday, April 14, 2009 at Shawnee Mission Medical Center.
John was born March 14, 1919 to Elmer and Lorena Riley in Atchison, Kansas. John served in the U.S. Army during World War II. John was preceded in death by his first wife Phronzie on August 29, 1997; three sisters, Ethel, Hazel, and Mildred; and two brothers, William and Harold.
He is survived by his wife Edith Riley, of the home; two daughters, Teresa Wright, and Saundra Morgan and husband Darrell; a son John W. Riley and wife Mary; and two sisters, Ruthanna Kenney and Dorothy Costello; 6 grandchildren, 5 step grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, 13 step-great-grandchildren and 2 step-great-great grandchildren also survive him.
The family suggests memorial contributions be made to Vitas Hospice, 4041 S. Lynn Court Drive, Independence, Missouri 64055.
Visitation and Funeral Service
Visitation will be 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday, April 18 at the Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee with funeral services immediately following. Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery.
Evelyn B. Helm
April 14, 2009
Evelyn B. Helm, 87, Overland Park, Kansas passed away Monday, April 14, 2009 at her home.
Evelyn was born May 27, 1921 in Macon, Missouri to Earl and Verna B. (Stuck) McCartie. She was a graduate of Argentine High School. Evelyn was the first female to be certified as an arc welder in the state of Kansas during WWII. Traveling was a passion, walking on many lands around the world. Being of Irish decent, she went to kiss the Blarney Stone in County Cork. She had a way of making everyone she came in contact with feel very special.
Evelyn is survived by her husband of 72 years, John Helm of the home; son, John Helm, Jr. and his wife, Jill, Smithville, Missouri; daughter, Sandra Johnson and her husband, Harold, Kansas City, Kansas; sister, Raylene Wallace, Gladstone, Missouri. She was never happier then when spending time with her six grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren and one great great grandson, one at a time or all together. She was so proud that she was able to see five generations. Evelyn will be greatly missed by all who knew her.
Visitation and Memorial Service
Memorial services will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, April 18, 2009 at the Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee. Friends may call from 1-2:00 p.m. Saturday at the chapel.