Ona Jean Young
May 18, 2009
Ona J. Young, 68, of Merriam, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 17, 2009 at her home.
Ona was born, March 13, 1941 in Iola, Kansas. Ona graduated from Humboldt High School in 1958. After high school she went on to attend classes at Iola Community College. Ona was an avid camper, and was a member of the Family Camper’s and RVer’s Association. On June 9, 1959 she married Carl Young in Miami, Oklahoma. They were marred almost 50 years.
Ona is survived by her loving husband Carl, a son Keith Young, also of Merriam two daughters, Lisa M. Hardwick, and husband Mike, Gardner, Kansas; Pamela J. Young, and husband Ferass Al-Najar, Merriam, Kansas; two granddaughters, Kayla Ann and Brooke Renee Hardwick, both of Gardner, Kansas; a grandson Skylar N. Najar-Young. Merriam, Kansas. A brother, Gary Lassman, Iola, Kansas; three brother’s in law, Robert E. Young, Aurora, Missouri, James L. Young, Olathe, Kansas, and John R. Young, Independence, Missouri and six sisters in law also survive her. Ona is preceded in death by two brothers and one sister in law. She was a wonderful wife, mother, and grandmother, she might be gone but will not be forgotten.
The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the American Heart Associations.
Visitation and Services
Visitation will be 1 to 2 p.m. Friday, May 22, 2009 at the Grace Lutheran Church, 117 E. Miller Rd., Iola, Kansas 66749. The memorial service will be 2 p.m. Friday at the church. Burial will follow at Cedarvale Cemetery, Neosho Falls, Kansas.
Tom L. Reece
May 17, 2009
Tom L. Reece, 63, Merriam, Kansas, passed away, Sunday, May 17, 2009 at Shawnee Mission Medical Center.
Tom was born December 5, 1945 in Clinton, Missouri to Arlen D. and Mildred (Huggins) Reece. After graduating Fairland Oklahoma High School, Tom joined the United States Army and soon after was sent to fight in the Vietnam War. After his honorable discharge from the army, Tom settled in Merriam, Kansas and found employment with ABF Truck Lines where he was employed for over 25 years until his retirement. Tom is a member of American Legion Post #370. He also visited Post #327 as well, as a member of V.F. W. Post #846 and member of Teamsters Local Union #41.
Tom was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Terry and Bill. Survivors include one daughter Michelle “Miki” and husband Steve Stevener, Coconut Creek, Florida; one son John and wife Doni Reece, Cary, North Carolina; a brother Larry and wife Linda Reece; three grandchildren Lauryn and Brendan Stevener, and Paige Reece; many nieces and nephews and his loyal and loving dog Jack.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Paralyzed Veterans of America, 801 Eighteenth Street, NW, Washington, DC 20006-3517.
Memorial Services
Private burial services will be held Friday, May 22, 2009 at Leavenworth National Cemetery. A public celebration of Tom’s life will be held 3:30 p.m., Friday, May 22, 2009 at American Legion Post # 370, 7500 West 75th Street, Overland Park, Kansas 66204.
Preston Cash Hinson
May 16, 2009
Preston Cash Hinson, Shawnee, Kansas, infant son of Casey and Lance passed away Saturday, May 16, 2009 at Shawnee Mission Medical Center.
Preston leaves his loving parents, sister Hailey, and brother Blake to honor his memory.
Services
Private services will be held Thursday.
Karen Cook
May 15, 2009
Karen J. Cook, 70 of Shawnee, Kansas passed away May 15, 2009. Karen was born May 10, 1939 in Kansas City, Missouri to William and Geraldine Boles. She attended Kansas City Art Institute and was employed by Hallmark Cards for several years. She was united in marriage to Joseph A. Cook ,Jr. To this union four children were born. She was an active member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and the adult choir for over 30 years. Karen enjoyed swimming and loved to travel. She was also a devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.
Karen was preceded in death by her parents, and husband Joseph in 1989. She is survived by her brother Dr. J. Michael Boles and his wife Connie; by her children Steve Cook and wife Kathy of Shawnee, Lynn Dame and husband Paul of Basehor, Lisa Webb and husband Cameron of Olathe, and Katie Nolan and husband Dan of Shawnee. She is also survived by nine grandchildren and one great-grandchild, many nieces and nephews and friends.
Memorial contributions in Karen’s memory may be made to Sister Servants of Mary.
Visitation and Funeral Services
A visitation will be held Wednesday, May 20, 2009, from 6 to 8 pm with a Rosary at 7 pm at the Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee. A Funeral Mass will be held Thursday, May 21, 2009 at 10 am at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Shawnee, Kansas followed by entombment in Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Kansas City, Kansas.
Laura Jane Johnson
May 14, 2009
Laura Jane Johnson, 87, Lenexa, Kansas passed away, Thursday, May 14, 2009 at Lakeview Village Care Center.
Laura is survived by her husband Richard, one sister Doris Mclane, Laurie, Missouri; one brother James (Dorothy) Tarr, Arvada, Colorado and 15 nieces and nephews. Laura was employed by the Federal Government until she retired in 1981. She was also a member of Bristol Hill United Methodist Church.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association Heart of America 3846 W. 75th Street, Prairie Village, Kansas 66208 or the church of donor’s choice.
Visitation and Funeral Service
Funeral Services will be 2:00 p.m., Monday, May 18, 2009 at The Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee. Visitation will be from 1:00-2:00 p.m. prior to the service. Burial will follow in Johnson County Memorial Gardens in Overland Park, Kansas.
Martha L. Hummel
May 13, 2009
Martha Hummel was born March 24, 1909 on her parents’ farm west of Clarks, Nebraska to William and Anna Goerl Sandeman. She passed away on May, 12, 2009 in Mission, Kansas. Martha attended District 21 rural school, walking to school through the fields behind the family farm. When she was age 12, her older brother Willis, age 18, died unexpectedly. Two years later her family built and moved into a new home in nearby Central City. There she graduated in 1928 from Central City High School. Following graduation she was employed as a sales clerk in a local variety store. It was then she met her future husband Clarence Hummel who worked in a local grocery.
The couple married June 30, 1930. They bought the grocery store and re-named it the “C. and Hummel Grocery.” In 1933 they built a new home and soon thereafter welcomed their sons John and Robert. Martha had become a full time mother and housewife.
Martha and her husband were active in the Presbyterian Church as sponsors of a youth group and as Sunday school teachers. Together they enjoyed playing bridge for many years with their friends. The family enjoyed several cross-country automobile trips and many happy hours spent at their cabin on the Platte River at Riverside Park.
Her husband Clarence died in 1967 following a long illness with cancer. Martha remained in the family home until 2000 when she moved to an independent living retirement village in Omaha Nebraska. There she continued her love for bridge and built a new and long list of good friends. Finally, in 2004 her arthritic hands caused her retirement from a 75 year run of bridge playing. In February, 2007 she moved into assisted living quarters in Mission, (Kansas City) Kansas. On March 24, 2009 many of her family and friends joined Martha in celebrating her 100th birthday.
Martha Hummel is survived by a son John of Austin, Texas: daughter-in-law Betty (Mrs. Robert Hummel) of Roeland Park, Kansas, and four grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. She was predeceased by her parents, her brother Will, husband Clarence, granddaughter Gretchen in 1994, daughter-in-law Janet (Mrs. John Hummel) in 1998 and son Robert in 2005.
Memorial Visitation and Graveside Service
Memorial visitation will be 2-4:00 p.m. Friday, May 15, 2009 at the Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee.
Graveside Service will be held 2:00 p.m. Saturday, May 16, 2009 at the Central City, Nebraska Cemetery with the Rev. Dough McHargue of the Central City Presbyterian Church officiating.
Margaret Main
May 12, 2009
Margaret Main, 88 of Lenexa, Kansas passed away peacefully May 12, 2009.
Margaret was born July 3, 1920 in Montezuma, Iowa the daughter of Anna Tish. She attended school through the tenth grade. Growing up she was a member of West Liberty Church of Christ in West Grove, Iowa. Margaret was united in marriage to Roland E. Main on October 12, 1940. To this union was born four sons and three daughters.
She was a member of the VFW Auxillary, was an honorary Local 101 Retiree, and a member of the Old Time Pickers, Fiddlers, and Singers. She was also a member of the Berea Class of the Merriam Christian Church.
Margaret was preceded in death by her mother, by her husband of 60 years, by her son Garold Main and her daughter Donna Mead. She was also preceded in death by four grandsons; Michael Heydman, Josh Uhlig, Jeffrey Davis, and Roland E. Main II.
She is survived by her son Delbert Main and wife Lee, by her son Marvin Main and wife Linda, by her daughter Judy Dobbs and husband Ben, by her son Rick Main and wife Mary Ellen, and by her daughter Roxanna Uhlig and husband Ken. She is also survived by 13 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild, two sisters, Iona Latcham and Wilma Borloug, and a host of friends and relatives as well as her extended family at Sunrise Assisted Living.
Visitation and Funeral Service
Service will be held Friday at the Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee with a visitation from 9 to 11 am followed by the service at 11 am. Burial will follow services in Maple Hill Cemetery.
Fredrick S. Holtmeyer
May 11, 2009
Fredrick S. Holtmeyer, 82 Shawnee, Kansas, passed away Monday, May 11, 2009 at home.
Fred was born November 3, 1926 in St. Elizabeth, Missouri to Katherine O. Franken and Theodore George Holtmeyer. Fred served in the United States Army during WW II. Following his discharge from the Army Fred found employment with Fairbanks, Morse, and Colt Industries where he was employed for 39 years until his retirement in 1992.
Fred is survived by his wife Bonnie of the home, one son Mike (Dana) Holtmeyer Tonganoxie, Kansas; one daughter Katherine (Skip) Woods, Olathe, Kansas; one grandson Stephen Woods Olathe, Kansas; three brothers and three sisters.
He will be dearly missed by family and friends.
Visitation and Funeral Services
Visitation will be 1:00-2:00 p.m., Saturday, May 16, 2009 at The Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee. Funeral Services will begin at 2:00 p.m., on Saturday at the chapel. Burial will follow in Antioch Pioneer Cemetery Merriam, Kansas.
Elizabeth I. Von Wolff
May 11, 2009
Elizabeth I. Von Wolff, 91, Lenexa, Kansas, passed away Saturday, May 9, 2009 at the Shawnee Mission Medical Center.
Elizabeth was born September 18, 1917 in Lawrence, Kansas, the youngest of eight children, to Samuel and Dora (Rumbaugh) Fletcher. She was employed with the Federal Government for 32 years. She was preceded in death by her first and second husbands, her parents, three brothers and four sisters. Elizabeth is survived by two nieces, four nephews and their families.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Knox Presbyterian Church or a charity of choice.
Memorial Service
Memorial services will be 11:00 a.m. Thursday, May 14, 2009 at Knox Presbyterian Church, 9595 W. 95th Street, Overland Park, Kansas 66212.
Ethel Grace Webb
May 11, 2009
Ethel Grace Webb, 83, Shawnee, Kansas passed away Monday, May 11, 2009, at Sharon Lane Nursing Home.
Mrs.Webbwas born August 16, 1925 in Joplin, Missouri. She was a faithful member of Oak Grove Baptist Church. Ethel had a strong faith in Jesus Christ. She was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, and a proud foster mom of 18 children throughout the years.
She was preceded in death by her husband, James J. Webb; a son James R. Webb and daughter Janice Elaine Webb. Survivors include 4 daughters, Margaret Prince of Shawnee, Kansas, Connie Blum of Shawnee, Kansas, Karen Collins of Shawnee, Kansas, and Rhonda Reinhardt of Lenexa, Kansas; a son, Michael Webb of Kansas City, Missouri; a brother, James Lewis of Onalaska, Texas; 17 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, Kansas City Hospice, or the Salvation Army.
Visitation and Funeral Service
Services will be 1:00 p.m., Friday, May 15, 2009, at the Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee with private burial at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens.