Ava Olivia Patrick
April 13, 2009
Ava Olivia Patrick, 18 months, Olathe, Kansas, passed away Monday, April 13, 2009.
Ava is survived by her loving parents Steven and Alecia Patrick of Olathe, Kansas; grandparents Sharon Saulnier of Shawnee, Kansas, Dan & Veda Saulnier of Salina, Kansas, Tony & Becky Patrick of Salina, Kansas; great grandparents Phyllis Hurd of Formoso, Kansas, Joyce Patrick of Formoso, Kansas; aunts and uncles, Ryan & Danielle Gioffre of Greensboro, North Carolina, Janae Saulnier of Shawnee, Kansas, Matt & Brooke Waters, and children Bronx and Brekhan all of Shawnee, Kansas, Matt & Amy Stamm, and children Kennedy and Kyle all of Valley Center, Kansas, David & Sharon Kruse and children Riley and Hannah all of Omaha, Nebraska. Her loving presence will be truly missed by all who knew her.
In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations be made to The March of Dimes Bikers for Babies, www.bikersforbabies.org
Visitation and Funeral Services
Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Thursday, April 16, 2009 at the Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee. Funeral Services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, April 17, 2009 at the chapel with cremation following.
Alec Osipik
April 13, 2009
Alec Osipik, 94, of Shawnee passed away Saturday, April 11, 2009 at Shawnee Mission Medical Center.
Alec is preceded in death by his wife of 51 years, Pernie N. Osipik and a brother Michael Osipik. He is suvived by children Marilyn Burson, and husband Ron, Alabama; Judy Holmes, Massachusetts; Jenny Haynes and Danny Adams and his wife Debbie, both of Shawnee. Thirteen grandchildren and fourteen great grandchildren also survive him.
Alec was a lifelong resident of the Kansas City, Kansas area. He served in the United States Navy on a P.T. boat in the Pacific during World War II. Alec was a member of the P.T. Boats and Tender Organization and former member of the Alzheimer’s Support group in Shawnee. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He cared for his wife, Penny, at home until her death in 2007.
We are eternallly greatful for caregivers, Linda Medis, Thelma Kamyab and friend Lucille Smith who cared for our father and mother in their home.
The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 3846 W. 75th St., Prairie Village, Kansas 66208.
Visitation and Funeral Services
Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, April 15, 2009 at the Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee. Funeral services will be 1:00 p.m. Thursday, at the funeral home. Burial will follow with military honors at Maple Hill Cemetery in Kansas City, Kansas.
Francis Elmer Hund
April 13, 2009
Francis Elmer Hund, 84, Overland Park, Kansas passed away Monday, April 13, 2009 at the Menorah Medical Center, Overland Park, Kansas.
Elmer was born September 17, 1924 in Paxico, Kansas to Moritz and Mary Ann (Fry) Hund. On June 25, 1966 he married Elizabeth Knoebber in Wamego, Kansas. Elmer was employed with the Caterpiller Tractor Co. for over 30 years, retiring in 1988. He was a member of the Good Shepherd Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus.
Elmer was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters and three brothers. Survivors include his wife, Betty Hund; two daughters, Lisa Lattan and husband, Paul, and Mary Emanuel and husband, Brett, all of Kansas City, Missouri; and three grandchildren.
Memorial contributions may be made to either Good Shepherd Catholic Church, 12800 W. 75th , Shawnee, Kansas 66216 or the Kansas City Hospice, 9221 Ward Parkway, Kansas City, Missouri 64114 or www.kansascityhospice.org
Visitation and Funeral Service
Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday, April 16 at the Good Shepherd Catholic Church; entombment in the Resurrection Cemetery Mausoleum. Friends may call from 6-8:00 p.m. Wednesday at the Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee, where a rosary recitation will be 6:00 p.m.
Eleanor T. Allison
April 9, 2009
Eleanor T. Allison, 96, Prairie Village, Kansas passed away Wednesday, April 8, 2009 at the Shawnee Mission Medical Center, Merriam, Kansas.
Mrs. Allison was born January 27, 1913 in Kansas City, Kansas to Joseph and Mary (Hibler) Lacy. She married Nelson Allison October 5, 1935 in Kansas City, Kansas. Eleanor was a member of the Queen of the Holy Rosary Catholic Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Nelson in 2001 ,son, Capt. Kent V. Allison in 1968, five sisters, and three brothers. Survivors include, son, Gregory Allison and his wife, Maureen, Olathe, Kansas; brother, Anthony Lacy and his wife, Mary, Basehor, Kansas; four grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Covenant House, Attn: Funding and Development Department., 460 West 41st Street, New York, New York, 10036.
Visitation and Funeral Services
Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 a.m. Monday, April 13 at the Queen of the Holy Rosary Catholic Church; burial in the Resurrection Cemetery, Lenexa, Kansas. Friends may call from 9-10 a.m. Monday at the Church.
William (Bill) Carlyle Eaton, Jr.
April 9, 2009
William (Bill) Carlyle Eaton, Jr., 79, died unexpectedly on April 1, 2009, at his home in Shawnee, Kansas.
Bill was born February 17, 1930, in Aberdeen, Washington, the only child of William Carlyle and Helen Sells Eaton. He moved to Seattle, Washington, at age 13, graduated from Roosevelt High School in 1948, and attended the University of Washington where he met his future wife, Janet Lee Schimke. They were married September 17, 1955. Bill was a member of the US Army beginning in 1951, serving in the Korean War and receiving an honorable discharge on September 25, 1956. Upon his return, he worked in the accounting department with Richfield Oil and later as a credit manager for various corporations.
Bill was a long-time blood donor and a supporter of both Meals-on-Wheels and the United States Olympic Committee. Bill was an avid collector his entire life. He collected beer cans and sports memorabilia. He was an active letter writer and sought out opportunities to trade with people from across the nation and all over the world. Sports were a lifelong passion for Bill. He participated in his children’s various sports endeavors, attended Royals games and the NAIA basketball tournament regularly, and was always willing to discuss his favorite teams, the University of Washington Huskies and the University of Kansas Jayhawks. Bill also loved international travel — taking many overseas trips. He often met with pen pals during his travels so that he could see the ‘real country’ and not just tourist attractions. Some of his travels were more local: he could often be found at various venues attending free outdoor concerts. Big band jazz was unquestionably his favorite music and it often filled his home.
Bill is survived by his children, Mark William Eaton, wife Penny and son Jackson; Lynne Christine Zeman, husband Michael, and children Rachel, Hannah, Daniel, Joshua and Jacob; and Jill Marie Eaton.
Memorial Service
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, April 23, at Atonement Lutheran Church, 9948 Metcalf Ave., Overland Park, Kansas 66212. A reception will follow.
David E. Jennings
April 7, 2009
David E. (Butch) Jennings, 52, passed away April 6, 2009 in Kansas City, Kansas, after a short battle with cancer. He was born on December 13, 1956 in Springfield, Missouri to Clifford and Joyce Jennings. He had one brother, Dale, and one sister, Debbie.
Butch settled in Springfield, after his father retired from the military. He was an avid fisherman and spent several years with the Central Pro-Am Association. His love of fishing led him to a career in boat sales.
Butch is survived by his parents, Clifford and Joyce Jennings of Shawnee, Kansas; brother, Dale, sister-in-law, Shelly; niece, Danielle, nephew, Jared of Shawnee, Kansas; and sister, Debbie Jennings of Kansas City, Missouri
He will be intensely missed by his extended family in Springfield and England, his many colleagues and friends all to numerous to count.
In honor of Butch’s life, the family asks that contributions be made to the American Cancer Society in lieu of flowers.
Memorial Services
A memorial service honoring his life will be held at Grace United Methodist Church, Springfield, Missouri on Monday, April 13 at 6:00pm. A private family burial service will be held Tuesday April 14, at the Ava Cemetery.
Jonathan Eric Krenzer
April 7, 2009
Jonathan Eric Krenzer, 46, Harrisonville, passed away April 7, 2009.
He was born May 10, 1962 in Kansas City, Kansas. Jon graduated from Shawnee Mission North High School, later attending school in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Until recent years he was a dental technician in the Kansas City area. Jon also attended Our Savior Lutheran Church.
Survivors include his wife, Crystal, and children Samuel and Alison Krenzer of Harrisonville, Missouri; parents Bill and Winona Krenzer; brothers Keith, Jeff and Joel Krenzer; and sister, Cindi Krenzer. He will be sadly missed by all.
Services
Private graveside services will be held in Antioch Pioneer Cemetery.
James E. Ashley
April 4, 2009
James E. Ashley, 86, Kansas City, Kansas passed away, Friday, April 3, 2009 at Providence Medical Center.
Visitation and Graveside Service
Visitation will be 6-8:00 p.m., Monday, April 6, at The Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee. Graveside services will be 11:00 a.m., Tuesday April 7, at Chapel Hill Cemetery in Kansas City, Kansas.
Jack F. Barber
April 3, 2009
Jack F. Barber, 91, Prairie Village, Kansas passed away Friday, April 3, 2009 at Delmar Gardens of Lenexa.
Jack was born January 11, 1918 in Maryville, Missouri to John W. and Rura (Morford) Barber. Jack and his wife, Bonnie, owned and operated Barsto Distributing.
Survivors include wife, Bonnie (Townsend) Barber of the home; two daughters, Robin Jane Brooks and her husband, Phillip Michael, Baton Rouge, Louisiana and Becky Sue Barber, Lake Quivira, Kansas; son, Joel F. Barber and his wife, Barbara Ann, Greenville, South Carolina; three grandchildren, Kerrie Lee Miller, Michael James Brooks and John Patrick Barber.
Graveside Services
Private graveside services were held in the Highland Park Cemetery, Kansas City, Kansas.
Patricia D. Staples
April 3, 2009
Patricia D. Staples, 58, Shawnee, Kansas, passed away Friday, April 3, 2009 at the Sharon Lane Rehabilitation Center.
Patricia was preceded in death by her parents Gene and Mary Frazier. Survivors include her husband Robert of the home; daughter Christy (Martin) Thomas of Lawrence, Kansas; one sister Linda (Phillip) Spangler, Overland Park, Kansas; and nieces and nephews. She will be dearly missed.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Sharon Lane Rehab Center or the charity of the donor’s choice.
Visitation and Funeral Services
Visitation will be 6-8 p.m., Monday, April 6, at The Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee. Funeral Services will be 10 a.m., Tuesday, April 7, at the Chapel; burial will follow the service in Johnson County Memorial Gardens, Overland Park, Kansas.