Dwight C. (Chip) Miller III
October 30, 2009
Dwight C. (Chip) Miller III, 67 of Merriam, Kansas passed away October 30, 2009.
Chip was born May 21, 1942 in Springfield, Ohio to Dwight C. Miller, Jr. and Helen Marie (Ball) Miller. He worked for General Motors for 30 years retiring in 1988, and was a member of the UAW Local #93. Until his illness he worked part time for Stampede. Like his father and grandfather, Chip loved woodworking and tinkering with cars.
Chip was preceded in death by his parents and by his sister Nancy Miller. He is survived by his wife Sherry Miller, daughters, Raina Knox and Shawna Mitchell; sons, Brett and Jason Miller; grandchildren; Erin, Cory, Marley, Hannah, Clay, Jordan, Sabrina, Madilyn; and one great-granddaugher Olivia. Chip is also survived by his sisters, Beverly Meadows, Marilyn Swink, Bonnie Mink, and Lynn Barrick; and his dogs Bandit and Winnie.
Memorial Service
A memorial service will be held 2:00 p.m., Saturday, November 7, 2009 at the Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee.
Larry R. Love
October 29, 2009
Larry R. Love, loving husband, father, grandfather and loyal friend, passed away at his home on October 27, 2009.
Larry was born to Marvin R. and Doris (McGowen) Love on October 22, 1945 in Ottawa, Kansas. He graduated from Shawnee Mission North High School, Johnson County Community College and served our country in the United States Army, receiving The Army Commendation Medal. He worked at Piping Alloys Inc., Lenexa, Kansas for 30 years. Larry loved cars, especially his beloved Chevy muscle cars, completing the NY Times Crossword puzzle in ink, 60’s music trivia, and attending his grandchildren’s athletic events and performances.
He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Susan; his two daughters; Jennifer Love Seeber (Ronald), Shawnee, KS, and Sara Schlessman (Rusty), Baltimore, Maryland; 4 grandchildren, Michaela Jamison, Olivia Jamison, Elise Jamison and Mack Schlessman; and a brother, Terry Love (Carol), Shawnee, Kansas. He was preceded in death by his parents.
In lieu of flowers donations in Larry’s memory may be made to the KU Cancer Center.
Visitation and Funeral Services
Friends and family may call from 5:00 to 7:00 pm Friday, October 30, 2009, at the Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee. The funeral service will be held Saturday, October 31, 2009 at the Westside Family Church in Lenexa, Kansas at 10:00 AM followed by burial in Johnson County Memorial Gardens Cemetery.
John W. (Jack) Gay
October 29, 2009
John W. (Jack) Gay, 82, of Shawnee, Kansas, passed away October 29, 2009 after complications set in from spinal surgery.
Jack was born September 27, 1927 in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, New York. He was inducted into the Army at 18 during WWII. He was discharged after 11 months and then drafted back in to serve during the Korean War.
Jack was in electronics sales and marketing as he put himself through school while working full time. He graduated from New York University with a B.S. while raising two children and a family. Jack was active as Scoutmaster, Little League baseball chairman, community organizer, and he was a member of the Wantagh School Board for 5 years, serving as President of the Board of Education, an elected position.
After retiring he became active in several organizations, including the Korean War Veterans Association. He helped organize, fundraise and produce the Korean War Veterans Memorial at 119th & Lowell. Next, he joined Shawnee Kiwanis and held several positions including President. He could always find time to donate to good causes, including delivering Meals on Wheels and ringing the bell for the Salvation Army at holiday time, which always humbled him greatly. He also enjoyed running the Shawnee Monday Bridge Club.
He is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Edna, and two sons, Ken and Greg.
Visitation and Funeral Service
Friends and family can pay their respects to him on November 2, 2009 from 6:00 to 9:00 P.M. at the Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee. Funeral services at 10:00 A.M. on November 3, 2009 at the Amos Family Chapel. Burial in St. Joseph Cemetery.
Augusta “Gussie” Marie (Thiessen) Baum
October 28, 2009
Augusta “Gussie” Marie (Thiessen) Baum, 81, passed away peacefully with her children by her bedside at the Kansas City Hospice House on October 28, 2009 in Kansas City Missouri.
She was born in Buhler, Kansas on December 3, 1927. While she worked as a pediatric nurse at Children’s Mercy Hospital she attended Kansas City Bible College. She graduated in 1952 and went to the Philippines as a pediatric nurse with the International Christian Leprosy Mission. She was married in 1955 and joined her husband, Wilhelm, “Bill”, serving in Japan and Germany until 1980 with SEND International.
She was preceded in death by her husband. She is survived by a daughter, Mary Esther and her husband, Mark, of Japan; a son, Timothy, and his wife, Denise, of Pennsylvania; 6 grandchildren; a brother she adored, Abe Thiessen, of Inman, Kansas; and a sister-in-law, Charlotte Frank, of Overland Park, Kansas.
Graveside and Memorial Service
A graveside service will be at 11 a.m., Sunday, November 1, 2009 at Shawnee Cemetery. A memorial service will be held at 3:00 p.m., Sunday, November 1, 2009 at Woods Chapel Bible Fellowship, 701 N.W. Woods Chapel Road, Blue Springs, Missouri.
Donald Dwain Dobyns
October 28, 2009
Donald Dwain Dobyns, 75, Lenexa, Kansas, died October 28, 2009 at his home.
Don was born December 19, 1933 in Dodge City, Kansas and graduated from Dodge City High School in 1951. He worked at First National Bank in Dodge City and then graduated from Ozark Christian College in Joplin, Missouri in 1965. Following graduation he traveled and worked for the Internal Revenue Service. In 1966 he received his M.S. degree in guidance and counseling from Ft. Hays State University and then worked for the state of Kansas as a vocational rehab counselor with the services for the blind and visually handicapped in Kansas City, Kansas and Chanute, Kansas. He then worked with the Social Security Administration in Kansas City, Missouri and retired in 1993. Don was a charter member of Legacy Christian Church in Overland Park, Kansas.
Don is preceded in death by his parents and his two brothers, James and Victor. He is survived by his sister-in-law, Loretta Fern Dobyns, Mt. Vernon, Missouri; niece, Connie Stephens and her husband Mike, Bartlett, Tennessee; nephew Jim Dobyns, Pekin, Illinois; and a niece Brenda Turk and her husband Fil.
The family suggests memorial contributions to the Ozark Christian College, 1111 N. Main St., Joplin, Missouri 64801.
Funeral Service
Funeral services will be at 2:00 pm, Saturday, October 31, 2009 at the Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee. Burial will be in Maple Grove Cemetery in Dodge City, Kansas.
William C. Sewell
October 28, 2009
William C. Sewell, 60, Kansas City, Kansas, passed away at 2:20 a.m., on October 26, 2009 at home.
Bill was a 4th degree member of the Knights of Columbus, and has been an active member for more than 25 years. He also achieved the title of Past Faithful Navigator among many others. He will be deeply missed.
Bill is survived by his wife Kathy; one son Stephen; mother Helen; and countless friends and family.
Visitation and Funeral Service
Visitation will be 6-8 p.m., Friday, October 30, 2009 at the Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee, where the rosary will be prayed at 6:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, October 31, 2009 at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Burial to follow in St. Joseph Cemetery.
Michael D. Douglas
October 26, 2009
Michael D. Douglas, 68, Shawnee, Kansas passed away Sunday, October 25, 2009 at the Overland Park Regional Medical Center.
Michael was born August 14, 1941 in Gary, Indiana to Morris and Mary Cledith (Hall) Douglas. He graduated from Portage High School in 1961. Following graduation, Michael served in the US Army as a mail clerk and drill sergeant during the Vietnam War. He attended the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay where he earned his Bachelor in Science degree and received his Masters in Education Administration from Texas A & I. Michael was working on his Doctorate at Kennedy Western University. He retired from the Kansas City, Missouri School District in 2008, after 15 years of dedicated service.
Michael was preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include his wife of 34 years, Christine (Wussow) Douglas; two sons, Michael Jay Douglas, his wife, Kelly, Millersville, Pennsylvania and Anthony Morris Douglas, Shawnee, Kansas; two sisters, Mary Elizabeth Douglas Williams her husband, Timothy, Gary, Indiana and Rebecca Grace Douglas Duncan, her husband, Michael, San Diego, California; two brothers, Leonard Dennis Douglas, Chicago, Illinois and James Thomas Douglas, his wife, Timaree, Gary, Indiana.
Memorial Service
Memorial services will be 10:00 am Saturday, October 31, 2009 at the Salem Lutheran Church, 9143 Haskins, Lenexa, Kansas. Cremation.
Venita Mumby Grundon
October 26, 2009
Venita Mumby Grundon of Overland Park, Kansas, died Saturday, October 24, 2009, after a courageous battle with Amyotropic Lateral Schlerosis, ALS.
Venita was born on November 16, 1920, on a dairy farm in Bristol Township, Greene County, Iowa, to Herbert John and Vera Kinsman Mumby. Venita’s love of sports had its origins in her prowess on the Churdan High School basketball court. She attended Drake University, received her teaching certificate from Iowa State Teachers’ College, and a Bachelor of Arts from Our Lady of Holy Cross College in New Orleans, Louisiana. Venita loved teaching “little people” to read. She taught kindergarten and first grade in Persia, Iowa, and then Dulac and Kenner, Louisiana, after she moved with her husband and children from Shelby, Iowa, to Louisiana in 1959.
Family and friends admired Venita’s spunky zest for living and learning; her commitment to daily exercise with friends at Tomahawk Ridge Community Center; her passion for keeping stats, watching, and talking sports; her tenacious care of her family, her sewing talents, and her ability to celebrate even modest occasions in special, creative ways. As a charter member of the Maxine Fan Club, she embodied the sassy charm and wit of the Hallmark character. Venita’s love of family led her to initiate and perpetuate the marvelous Mumby family reunions.
Venita was preceded in death by her husband Fred Richard Grundon, her parents, three sisters Verba Harriott, Vesta Baldridge, and Vivian Flemming. She is survived by her children and their spouses Nicki and Phil Watlington of Leawood, Kansas; Becki and Mike Williams of Plano, Texas; and Rick and Joyce Grundon of Baldwin City, Kansas; and her grandchildren and their spouses Beth and Chad Sansome, Amy and Neal Williams, and Kara and Eric Sughrue. She cherished the short time she shared with her foster great grandchildren Cedric, Jada, and Jack and looked forward to the births of Kinsman Keyes Sughrue and great grandbaby Williams.
The family would like to extend their sincere thanks to the KC Metro ALS Association, the Landon Center for Aging, and North Care Hospice for providing equipment and the services of an incredible group of nurses, doctors, and therapists; Venita’s caregivers at Freedom Pointe of Overland Park; and the companions who became like family as they offered precious time and loving care to Venita. Nicki, Becki, and Rick would also like to thank Venita’s friends and family who filled her life with love and friendship. Words are not enough.
In lieu of flowers, the family welcomes donations in Venita’s memory to the KC Metro Area Keith Worthington Chapter of the ALS Association, 6950 Squibb Road, Suite 210, Mission, Kansas, 66202, 800-878-2062, www.alsa-midwest.org
Visistation and Funeral Service
Her funeral service will be held on November 1, 2009, at 4:00 p.m. at the Amos Family Funeral Home. The family will greet friends beginning at 3:00 p.m. prior to the service at the funeral home. Graveside services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, November 2 at Highland Township Cemetary, Churdan, Iowa.
Alice Rachel DeMuynck Leonard
October 24, 2009
Alice Rachel DeMuynck Leonard passed away at Lake Point Nursing Center in Augusta, Kansas on October 19, 2009. She was born April 8, 1918 in Kansas City, Kansas.
Alice attended Saint Thomas Catholic School in Argentine and worked for Russell Stover in her early years. She was a graduate of Haviland School of Beauty and a member of Toast Mistress of Kansas City. She resided at the Lake Point Nursing Center in Augusta for the past three years.
Alice was preceded in death by her husband, Clinton; a sister, Cecilia Wesonig; and a brother, Jim DeMuynck. She is survived by her brother Albert DeMuynck of California; sister, Martha Gibbons of Arizona; son Thomas and his wife Hipolita Leonard of Augusta, Kansas; daughter Marsha Everhart of Las Vegas, Nevada; grandchildren Nicholas Everhart of Tucson, Arizona, Sarah Leonard of Mission, Kansas, Christopher Everhart of Las Vegas, Nevada, and Elaine Leonard of Wichita, Kansas.
The Family suggest donations be given to the Alzheimer’s Association, 225 N. Michigan Ave., Fl. 17, Chicago, IL 60601, in lieu of flowers.
Visitation and Funeral Mass
The Mass of Christian Burial will be 11 a.m., Wednesday, at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Visitation will be from 9:30 – 10:30 a.m., Wednesday at the Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee. Burial in Resurrection Cemetery.
Thomas A. Grace, Sr.
October 23, 2009
Thomas A. Grace Sr., 71, of Overland Park, Kansas passed away October 23, 2009 at the Kansas City Hospice House.
Tom was born October 16, 1938 in Kansas City, Missouri to Thomas Edward and Helen Flintjer Grace. Tom worked for JC Nichols for 46 years, retiring in 2003. He had an incredible passion for old cars. So it is fitting that he will be riding for the last time, to the cemetery, in his pride and joy, a 1973 Buick which he purchased the year his son was born. He also enjoyed woodworking and his yard work.
Tom was preceded in death by his parents and a brother Edward Thomas Grace. He is survived by his wife, Marian Grace; his daughter, Karen Elizabeth Laughton of Mission, Kansas; his son Thomas A. Grace Jr. of Gardner, Kansas; and daughter Ann Marie Grace of Kansas City, Missouri. He is also survived by his sister, Mary Kathleen Grace of Kansas City, Missouri and by four granddaughters.
Visitation and Funeral Service
A visitation will be held Monday, October 26, 2009 from 6 to 8 pm at the Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee with a Rosary recitation at 7:30 pm. Funeral Mass will be 10 am, Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2009 at Queen of the Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Overland Park, Kansas followed by burial in Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Kansas City, Missouri.