Barbara F. Dunn
May 31, 2009
Barbara F. Dunn, 70, of Niceville, Florida, passed away Sunday morning May 31, at the University of Kansas Medical Center.
Barbara was born February 4, 1939 to Earl and Elsie (Beal) Foster in Richmond, Virginia. She was married to Ralph Dunn on May 16, 1959 in Richmond, Virginia. Barbara was a devoted wife and loving mother and grandmother. She lived with a passion for her family and friends. Always a lady, she battled her disease the way she lived her life, with courage, a sense of humor, dignity and grace. She was an inspiration to everyone who came to know her. Barbara was a member of the Twin Cities Women’s Club and held several positions including president of the Women’s Club. She was an honorary chairperson for the Niceville Relay For Life. She was a 30 year member of Beta Sigma Phi where she held several officers positions.
Barbara is survived by her mother Elsie Foster Wilkinson, Niceville, Florida; her three sons, Jeff and wife Pam, Stilwell, Kansas, Brian, Virginia Beach, Virginia; and Phil and wife Courtney, Prairie Village, Kansas; four grandchildren, Michael, Megan, Catherine, and Leah Dunn; a brother, Ron Foster and wife Connie, Key Colony Beach, Florida; and numerous nieces, nephews, and friends also survive her.
The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Twin Cities Women’s Club (TCWC), Relay For Life Team, c/o American Cancer Society, 339 N.W. Racetrack Road, Ft. Walton Beach, Florida 32547; or to CaringBridge at www.caringbridge.org
Memorial Visitation and Prayer Service
Memorial visitation will be from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 2, 2009, at Queen of the Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 223rd & Metcalf in Wea, Kansas. A prayer service will be held at 7:30 p.m. at the church. A separate service will be held in the near future in Niceville, Florida.
Pat Maes
May 29, 2009
Pat Maes, 65, Raymore, Missouri passed away Friday, May 29, 2009, at her home.
Pat was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota. She was a sales representative for Roux. Pat was a member of the Lenexa United Methodist Church and involved with Stephen Ministries.
Survivors include her husband, Remy Maes of the home; two daughters, Anita and her husband Chris Fiorella of Raymore, Missouri; April Helm of Shawnee, Kansas; six grandchildren and one great grandson.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Liver Foundation, 1425 Pompton Avenue, Cedar Grove, New Jersey 07009-9990.
Visitation and Funeral Services
Services will be 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, June 3, 2009 at the Lenexa United Methodist Church with burial at Pleasant View Cemetery. Visitation will be 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday at the Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee.
Charles A. Lightwine
May 28, 2009
Charles A. Lightwine, 86 of Shawnee, Kansas passed away May 28, 2009 at Garden Terrace of Overland Park.
He was born in Buffalo, Missouri June 14,1922 to John and Elizabeth Lightwine, he had a brother Henry and step sister Mary. Charlie was a veteran of World War II and served in the Coast Guard. He retired from General Motors Fairfax and Griffin Wheel Inc. of Munice, Kansas. He spent his retired years being a” winter Texan” and spending summers at Pomme De Terre Lake fishing, boating and camping with his family. He will be missed by all that knew of him.
He is survived by his wife Betty Joyce Reed of 61 years, their three children, Pat (Ed) Flynn, of Lenexa, Kansas. Albert (Joyce) Lightwine of DeSoto, Kansas. and Alan (Sherry) Lightwine of Olathe, Kansas; six grandchildren: Jennifer Gulick, Kelly Klein, Jamie Voorhies, Matthew Flynn, Ryan Flynn, Sarah Lightwine; and five great-grandchildren: Macey and Ryle Voorhies, Carter and Jillian Gulick and Kate Klein.
Memorials may be made to the VFW in memory of Charlie.
Visitation and Memorial Service
A celetration of his life will be Monday, June 1, 2009 with a visitation from 10:00-11:00 a.m.with a funeral service immediately after at 11:00 at the Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee. There will be a private burial service.
Michael K. Marciniak
May 27, 2009
Michael K. Marciniak, a.k.a Harry 54, Mission, Kansas passed away and is now at peace on Wednesday, May 27, 2009, at Kansas University Medical Center.
Michael was born in Kansas City, Kansas. He was Property Manager for SW Bell for 23 years.
Michael was preceded in death by his father, Ted M. Marciniak. Survivors include two sons, Andrew Marciniak of Los Angeles, California and Bryan Marciniak of Colorado Springs, Colorado; a daughter, Laura Kobylanski of Burbank, California; mother, Jeanette Marciniak of Mission, Kansas and a sister Linda Reilly of Mission, Kansas.
Visitation and Memorial Services
Visitation will be 10:00 to 11:00 a.m., Friday, May 29, 2009, at St. Pius X Catholic Church followed by a Memorial Mass at 11:00 a.m. at the church.
Charles G. Verstraete
May 27, 2009
Charles G. Verstraete, 84, of North Port, Florida died Monday May 18, 2009 at Peace River Regional Medical Center, Port Charlotte, Florida. Mr. Verstraete was born September 5, 1924 in Shawnee, Kansas to Julius K. and Louise (Van De Berghe) Verstraete.
He retired after 34 years from Southwestern Bell in 1982. He moved to North Port in 1991 coming from Shawnee, Kansas.
Mr. Verstraete was a member of San Pedro Catholic Church, a former member of the St. Joseph Catholic Church, lifetime member of the Telephone Pioneers and the C.W. A., member of the V.F.W. and a member of Sable Trace Golf and Country Club. He was a veteran of the U. S. Army serving in WWII .
Mr. Verstraete was preceded in death by his wife, Nadine (Hartman) Verstraete on March 29, 1983 and two sisters, Mary Louise Beam and Sylvia Lichtenauer.
He is survived by his loving companion, Eleanor Smith of North Port, FL; daughter, Cheryl (Ron) Ratliff, Leawood, KS; son, Gerald (Kristy) Verstraete, Overland Park, KS; brothers, Julius, Shawnee, KS, Clarence, Monett, MO, Robert and Jim both of both of Lenexa, KS; and four grandchildren, Lindsey Verstraete, Jared Verstraete, Ashley Ratliff and Justin Verstraete.
Memorial Visitation and Rosary Recitation
A memorial visitation will be 6-8:00 p.m. Monday, June 1, 2009 at the Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee. A Rosary Recitation will be 7:30 p.m. Monday at the chapel.
Lucille V. Taylor
May 27, 2009
Lucille V. Taylor, 95, of Leawood, Kansas, passed away May 27, 2009.
Lucille Venell Taylor was born August 27, 1913 in Ong, Nebraska to George and Orpha Venell. She graduated from Owatonna High School in Minnesota. Lucille was united in marriage to Lennard O. Taylor January 23, 1943. She worked for many years as a secretary for Kansas City Life Insurance Company, then retired at the age of 70 as a court clerk for the Overland Park Municipal Court.
Lucille was a long time member of the Hillcrest Christian Church, serving as treasurer of the Christian Women’s Fellowship, and volunteered at the church in many capacities. She and her late husband were avid square dancers, belonging to several clubs, including The Happy Pairs, Sunflower Squares, and Circle 8. Lucille was also a member of many bridge clubs and continued enjoying card games throughout her retirement.
Lucille was preceded in death by her parents, by her husband Lennard in 2004, and by a brother. She is survived by her son, Donn Taylor and wife Beth, of Lenexa; a granddaughter, Trisha Ruth and husband, Eric, of Oveland Park; a grandson, Cory Taylor and wife, Wendie, of Golden Pond, Minnesota; a sister, Margie Williams, of Tacoma, Washington; and by four great-grandchildren.
Memorial contributions may be made in lieu of flowers to the Kansas City Hospice or the Hillcrest Christian Church.
Visitation and Funeral Services
Services will be held Saturday, May 30, 2009 with a visitation from 1 to 2 p.m., followed by a service at 2 p.m. at the Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee. Burial in Mt. Moriah Cemetery.
Gene A. McCurdy
May 26, 2009
Gene A. McCurdy, 72, of Lenexa, Kansas passed away May 26, 2009.
Gene was born Jananuary 9, 1937 in Ellis, Kansas to Francis and Thelma McCurdy. He taught middle and high school math in Kansas and Iowa for 42 years, retiring from the Olathe School District in 2002. Gene also coached track, cross country, basketball, and football for many years.
Gene was preceded in death by his Father, Francis McCurdy, and by his brother Gary McCurdy. He is survived by his wife Dennise, his mother Thelma McCurdy of Gardner, Kansas; his sister Kay Osmun of Gardner, Kansas; and by his three sons Greg McCurdy of Hawaii, Randall McCurdy of Leavenworth, Kansas, and Kevin McCurdy of Lenexa, Kansas. He is also survived by his granddaughters, April Ganitoen and Sophia McCurdy.
Memorial contributions in lieu of flowers may be made to a scholarship fund with the Olathe Public Schools Foundation or the Monticello United Methodist Church.
Visitation and Memorial Service
Services will be held Monday, June 1, 2009 at the Monticello United Methodist Church 23680 W. 75th Street, Shawnee, Kansas with a visitation from 10-10:30 a.m. followed by a memorial service at 10:30 a.m.
Allen William Alt
May 25, 2009
Allen William Alt, 84, Shawnee, Kansas, went to be with the Lord, Jesus Christ, Monday, May 25 2009 at Overland Park Nursing Center.
Allen was born May 5, 1925 in Herington, Kansas, to William and Josephine (Deines) Alt. He graduated from Argentine High School and enlisted in the Army to serve in WWII. He was a member of the 92nd Armored Field Artillery. After his discharge he married the love of his life Bonnie June Shrader on April 19, 1946. He and his brother Maynard started their own house painting company after the war. Later he became a general contractor. He loved to play softball, go fishing and spend his retirement winters in Arizona.
Allen was preceded in death by his wife of 57 years, Bonnie Alt. He is survived by daughter Kathy Alt, Shawnee, Kansas; two sons, Gerald Alt and wife Carol, Shawnee, Kansas and Michael Alt and wife Julie, Mission, Kansas; sister Ardella Hale and husband, Fred, Turner, Kansas; two brothers, Maynard Alt and wife Lois, Shawnee, Kansas; and Spencer Alt and wife Carol, Orlando, Florida; seven grandchildren, Chris, Kami, Cameron, Carrie, Michael D., Kristin and Kassie; and five great grandchildren.
Visitation and Funeral Services
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Friday, May 29, 2009 at the Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee. Burial will follow at Leavenworth National Cemetery with full military honors. Friends may call from 9 to 11 am Friday at the funeral home.
Zela Baker Holt
May 23, 2009
Zela Baker Holt, 84, Shawnee, Kansas passed away Sunday, May 23, 2009 at her home surrounded by her family.
Zela was born June 5, 1924 in Valhalla, Missiouri to Joseph Dawsie and Nellie Beulah Baker the second of four children. She graduated from Lowry City High School and attended Central Missouri State Teachers College in Warrensburg receiving her bachelors and masters degree in education. Mrs. Holt began her teaching career in 1950 and retired from Shawnee Mission South High School as Guidance Counselor. After retirement Mrs. Holt attended Johnson County Community College and obtained her paralegal degree. She had a great thirst for knowledge and took many classes at the college.
Mrs. Holt was a member of Monticello United Methodist and taught adult sunday school class for many years and was also a member of the United Methodist Women, a sixty year member of the Order of the Eastern Star, served as an election judge, and was a member of the Retired Teachers Association.
Zela and Olan, her husband of 49 years, visited 48 states in their motorhome. They also traveled to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico and Hawaii, were winter Texans and were members of NCT and Family Motor Coach Association. Among her many travels she visited the United Kingdom, Europe, Israel, and Egypt.
Mrs. Holt was preceded in death by parents , her son Buddy Holt , two brothers Basil Lynn Baker and Irvin Leon Baker and by her sister June Baker Watson. She is survived by her husband Olan Holt, of the home; a daughter, Linda Holt Doebbeling and husband Fred, Lenexa, Kansas; granddaughter, Jennifer Roser and husband Zachary, and their son Dylan Michael, all of Olathe; granddaughters Brenda Mathieu and her husband Rick, and Tracy Meaden and her husband Ian, both of Chicopee, Massachusetts; a grandson Joseph Richards, California; four great grandchildren, Samantha, Amanda, Barbara and Ian also of Chicopee, Massachusetts, and many nieces nephews and cousins.
In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial contributions be made to Kansas City Hospice, 9221 Ward Parkway, Suite 100, Kansas City, Missouri 64114 or to the Shriner’s Childrens Hospital.
Visitation and Funeral Service
Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, May 26, at the Monticello United Methodist Church, 75th and Gleason Rd. Shawnee, Kansas with Eastern Star services at 7:30 pm. Funeral services will be Wednesday, May 27th at 11:00 a.m. at the church a visitation will be held a half hour prior to services.
Philip Leon “Skip” Dowden
May 20, 2009
Philip Leon (“Skip”) Dowden, 85, of Merriam, Kansas, died peacefully on Sunday morning, March 15, 2009.
Skip was born November 8, 1923, in Brawley, California to Frank and Evelyn Dowden. When he was 15, the family moved to Troy, Kansas, where he finished high school and met his future wife, Dorothy. He entered the Army in 1944, serving in Europe with the field artillery. He and Dorothy were married July 7, 1946. They moved to Shawnee in 1951 and spent the next 55 years in the Shawnee-Merriam area. Skip was a lifetime member of the Union of Operating Engineers, operating and maintaining large equipment for Garney Construction Company, among others.
He was also something of an inventor and tinkerer, a lover of science and technology, a watcher of weather and a photographer, with an endless curiosity about the world and people around him. He was a good and generous neighbor and friend. He shared his love of nature and the outdoors through many great camping trips with his family and other hangers-on. After retirement, he and Dorothy enjoyed many road trips together to all corners of the country. He taught his children how to think for themselves, how to laugh, and how to fix things.
Survivors include two sons and a daughter, six grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
The family requests no flowers. Those who wish to do something in remembrance may donate to City Union Mission or Harvesters.
Memorial Service
A memorial service for Skip will be held at Shawnee United Methodist Church on Thursday, May 21, 2009, at 10 a.m., when the whole family can be together to remember him.