Mattie Belle Loveless
April 27, 2010
Mattie Belle Loveless, 89, of Overland Park, Kansas, passed away April 27, 2010.
Mattie was preceded in death by her husband Charles P. “Buddy” Loveless and a son Stanley W. “Bill” Loveless. She is survived by a son Steve and his wife Connie and wonderful granddaughters, Molly, Becky, Amy, and Angela and six great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her most trusted and best friend Pat Jackson and many loving neighbors.
The family wishes to express their appreciation to all the loving caregivers from Heartland Hospice and Manor Care Nursing Home. They have truly been gifts from God. The best gift you could give in honor of Mattie would be to love your children the way she loved hers.
Services
A private graveside service will be held to honor Mattie’s life.
Daniel P. (Danny) Miller
April 25, 2010
Daniel P. (Danny) Miller, 65, Edgerton, Kansas, passed away April 25, 2010.
Daniel was born February 28, 1945 in Kansas City, Missouri, to Albert and Agnes (Crowley) Miller. Daniel was raised in Shawnee, Kansas. He served in the National Guard from 1966-1971. He was an avid Chiefs fan, enjoyed reading and loved to hunt and fish. He was a carpenter for over 30 years and co-owned B&M Construction. Daniel used his skills to help many people and was always a friend when you needed one. He was a member of the VFW, the American Legion, Lenexa Gun Club and a Hunter Safety Instructor.
Daniel was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Michael James Miller and Robert Miller, sisters-in-law, Berniece Miller and Barbara A. Miller, nephew, Gregory J. Miller. He leaves his two daughters, Carrie (Ken) Littlefield, Gardner, Kansas and Danielle (Mike) Szoke, Shawnee, Kansas; grandchildren, Ryan, Elizabeth and Skylar; three sisters, Carole (Bob) Burns, Kathy (Mark) Gandy and Aggie (Alan) Willoughby; four brothers, Albert E. Miller, John J. (Barbara) Miller, I, Bernard (Margie) Miller and Tom Miller. Numerous nieces, nephews and extended family and will be missed by all who knew him.
Memorial contributions may be made to Grace Hospice, 9233 Ward Parkway, Suite 201, Kansas City, Missouri 64114.
Visitation and Funeral Service
Visitation will be from 6-8 pm, Thursday, April 29, 2010, at the Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee, where a Rosary recitation will be at 6:00 pm. Funeral Mass will be 10:00 am, Friday, April 30, 2010, at St. Joseph Catholic Church; inurnment will be in the St. Joseph Cemetery.
Elizabeth “Ann” (Gilman) Glover
April 25, 2010
Elizabeth “Ann” (Gilman) Glover, 82, passed away at home with her husband, Jerry, by her side, April 25, 2010.
Born July 21, 1927, in Kansas City, Kansas, the only child of Carl and Gladys (Wilson) Gilman. Ann and Gerald Lewis Glover were married October 8, 1949 at her parents home.
Ann is survived by three children: Mark S. (Geri Fox), Maria C. Swisher (Robert), and Martin L. (Kathleen); 10 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren.
The family requests no flowers.
Memorial Visitation
Cremation has taken place and a memorial visitation held from 5-7:00 p.m., on Friday, April 30, 2010, at the Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee.
Donald A. Culver
April 25, 2010
Donald A. Culver 83, of Overland Park, Kansas passed away March 25, 2010 at his residence.
Donald was born November 11, 1926 in Deer Lodge, Montana, to John and Clara Culver. Donald served his country in WWII and the Korean War. He was an auditor for GMAC for many years.
Donald is survived by his son John Culver of Evergreen, Colorado. Donald was preceded in death by his loving wife of 48 years Joyce Culver; father, John Raymond Culver; and his mother Clara.
Memorial Service
A memorial service will be 3:30 p.m., Saturday, May 1, 2010, at St. Thomas Episcopal Church, 12251 Antioch Road, Overland Park, Kansas 66213.
Donald I. Gossett
April 25, 2010
Donald I. Gossett, 69, of Baldwin City, Kansas, formerly of Shawnee, Kansas, passed away April 13, 2010.
Don was born in Independence, Kansas, on April 11, 1941. He owned Gossett & Assoc. Commercial Real Estate in Kansas City for 25 years as a CPM. He was a member and past president of IREM. He served 4 years in the USAF. He liked to play golf and loved old cars especially Model A’s. He was a 50 year Mason and a member of the Scottish Rites. He was active at the United Methodist Church in Baldwin City.
He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Sue (Lakin) Gossett; two sons, Eric (Shelly) Gossett, Chad (Mirian) Gossett; granddaughters Cherié, Chanté, Calah & Rayanna; and sisters, Jean (Gary) Lakin and Linda (Sam) Hill.
The family suggests memorial contributions to St. Luke’s Foundation Fund, Heart Transplant, 4225 Baltimore Avenue, Kansas City, Missouri 64111.
Visitation and Memorial Service
A memorial service is scheduled for Saturday, May 1, 2010 at 3:00 pm at the Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee. A visitation will follow the service.
Charles Anthony Hanna
April 24, 2010
Charles Anthony Hanna, 57, of Lenexa, Kansas, died April 22, 2010, at his home.
Charles was born in St. Andrew, Jamaica, to Habib J. Hanna and Victoria B. Hanna on June 9, 1952. He became a world traveler at the young age of five, as he and his family spent years in their homes in both Jamaica and Lebanon.
Upon his arrival in the United States in 1973, he attended school at Johnson County Community College and attained a business degree. He later went on to complete his Bachelor of Arts Degree in Business from Ottawa University, in Kansas City. He then settled in Overland Park, Kansas, and met his future wife, Linda Abrajano, of Overland Park, Kansas. In 1976, he applied and was approved his American Citizenship. In 1976 Charles and Linda were married. Soon after, along with his brother Michael Hanna, they established The Hanna Company, Inc., a successful vending company which would grow and flourish over the next 27 years.
In 1982, Charles and Linda gave birth to their first daughter, Tiffany Monique Christine Hanna and their second daughter, Krystal Noelle Charlene Hanna in 1985. Over time, Charles would prove himself as a doting son, a loyal brother, a loving and devoted husband, an inspirational father, a cherished friend, an accomplished businessman and an outstanding humanitarian. Charles prided himself on his affiliations with his Lenexa Chamber of Commerce, Heart to Heart Organization, and the Johnson County Rotary Club. His many awards and recognitions were humbly accepted, yet proudly displayed.
Charles was happiest spending time with his three girls on family trips to the sunny beaches of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, where he could put aside the stresses of life and step into a tranquil place of escape. Charles had an amazing ability to connect with a level of spirituality that was inspirational to many people who he touched. Those who knew him, loved him; and those who loved him will miss him greatly.
Charles is preceded in death by his father, Habib J. Hanna, mother, Victoria B. Hanna, and brother, Rene H. Hanna. Charles leaves behind his wife, Linda J. Hanna; daughters Tiffany M. Hanna and life partner Heather M. Peters, and Krystal N. Fry and son-in-law Brad O. Fry; grandson Owen Charles Fry; sister Janet Suleiman; brother Michael H. Hanna; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
The family would like to thank Heartland Hospice for their many hours of care, compassion and devotion they gave Charles during his last weeks of his battle with cancer.
In lieu of flowers, Charles requested contributions be made to Coins For Cures, 11944 W. 95thStreet, #295, Lenexa, Kansas 66215, a non-profit he and his daughter, Tiffany, established for families affected by cancer.
Visitation and Funeral Service
Visitation will be 9:30 a.m., Saturday, May 1, 2010, at the Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee, followed by funeral services at 11 a.m. Burial will be in Resurrection Cemetery, Lenexa, Kansas.
William (Bill) Devore
April 23, 2010
William (Bill) Devore, 84, of Shawnee, Kansas, passed away April 23, 2010.
Bill was born in Kilmichael, Mississippi, on March 11, 1926. He served four years in the US Navy. He worked at and retired from O’Neill Oldsmoble. He was also an animal lover, who visited Shawnee Mission Park to watch the deer before sunrise. Search Bill Devore and deer at Shawnee Mission Park.
He is survived by his loving wife, Dell; sons, Jerry and Dale Devore; step-son, James Long; and sisters, Margaret and Sarah.
Visitation and Funeral Service
Visitation will be from 5-7 pm, Monday, April 26, 2010, at the Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee. Funeral services will be 10:00 am, Tuesday, April 27, 2010, at the chapel. Burial will be in the DeSoto Cemetery.
Marjorie Boyle Heter
April 22, 2010
Marjorie Boyle Heter, 95, went to be with the Lord April 22, 2010, at Menorah Medical Center.
Marjorie was born in Boyle, Kansas, November 29, 1914, a small town named for her pioneering grandparents John and Mary Boyle. She was the first of four girls born to Charles and Grace Boyle. Marjorie treasured her sisters all her life.
After graduation from Winchester High School, Marjorie attended Kansas University where she met her husband of 64 years, Marvin Wood Heter. They lived in Kansas City, Missouri and Davenport, Iowa before moving to their “last stop” in Mission, Kansas.
Marjorie loved her family and we will miss her warm smiles, warm words, warm letters, and those delicious meals she prepared even though she was never quite sure there was enough. She was a hard working woman often claiming she was made of “wang” leather. She was blessed with a healthy body and gave her last enemy, pneumonia, such a battle that “wang” leather seems a fitting epithet.
Marjorie loved her gardens and her flowers. She often said she was happiest in her garden and she moved the flowers in her large yard until they were “happy” too. She planted them with a gardener’s heart, arranged them with an artist’s eye and gave hundreds of them away with a poet’s spirit.
Marjorie was intense about the issues that concerned her. She read her large volume of mail each day and financially supported missionaries and causes throughout her life. She was also deeply in love with her Savior Jesus Christ and read her Bible fervently often reading through the night when sleep eluded her.
Marjorie was preceded in death by her husband, Marvin, two sisters and one grandson Ravi. She is survived by one sister, Marian Wallace of Winchester, Kansas; her six children, Tom (Jean )of Garland, Kansas, David (Marie) of Lee’s Summit, Missouri, John of Lindsborg, Kansas, Charles (Vicki) of Roeland Park, Kansas, Gracie Luce of Mission, Kansas, and Steve of Alta Vista, Kansas; 12 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.
Visitation and Funeral Service
Funeral services will be 12:00 p.m., Monday, April 26, 2010, at the Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee. Friends may call from 10:30 am-12:00 pm at the chapel. Graveside services will be 4:00 pm, Monday at the Spring Grove Cemetery, Boyle, Kansas.
Bernice Maxine Shehi Richter
April 22, 2010
Bernice Maxine Shehi Richter, 85, of Shawnee, Kansas, passed away peacefully of natural causes on Thursday, April 22, 2010.
Bernice was born in Spring Creek Township, Pottawatomie County, Kansas, in the Shehi family farmhouse on May 28, 1924, less than a mile from the Spring Creek Cemetery. She and her twin brother, Bernard Max, were next to the youngest in a family of nine children.
She attended one-room schoolhouses in Pottawatomie County during her elementary years, including Spring Creek School and Sales School. She attended St. George schools from 7th through 12th grades in St. George, Kansas, where she was Valedictorian of her graduating class in 1942.
Bernice worked at Kansas State University, Manhattan, Kansas, in the Kansas State Home Extension office from 1943 – 1951. She was married to Jack R. Richter on February 23, 1947. They moved to Wichita, Kansas, in 1951 where Jack was employed by the Boeing Aircraft Company. While living in Wichita, Bernice and Jack had three children: Rose Elaine, Greg Kendal and Blake Kyle.
Bernice served as Camp Fire Leader, Cub Scout Den Mother and Den Leader Coach. She was chosen “Den Mother of the Year” in 1968. She served many PTA offices and was a very active room mother for all three of her children. She was a member of Kansas Extension Homemakers Unit for 15 years. At Bethany Presbyterian Church, she sang in the chancel choir and served as Sunday School Beginners Superintendent for 18 years. She became an Avon Representative in 1969 and continued with the Avon Company when the family moved to Shawnee, Kansas, in the summer of 1971.
She was an Avon Representative for 40 years. She earned many distinguished service awards including President’s Club, Rose Circle and the “Spirit of Avon” award in 1997. She was a member of Shawnee United Methodist Women, the Keystone Sunday School Class at Shawnee United Methodist Church and Shawnee United Methodist choir.
Bernice is survived by her husband of 63 years, Jack Richter of Shawnee, Kansas; one loving sister, Elsie Shehi Bock, of Elmdale, Kansas; and three children: Rose Wrede and Greg Richter of Overland Park, Kansas and Dr. Rev. Blake Richter of DeKalb, Illinois. She was always so proud of her nine grandchildren: Cheyenna Starkovich of Prairie Village, Kansas, John Richter of Denver, Colorado, Starla Barber of St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands, Nicholas Dolphay of Kansas City, Missouri, Bill Richter of Austin, Texas, David Richter of Schaumburg, Illinois, Carmen Richter of St. Augustine, Florida, Elizabeth Wrede and Tori Wrede of Overland Park, Kansas. Her two great-grandchildren, Savannah Moore and Logan Day-Richter were always her special delight. She was so fond of all her nieces, nephews, cousins, family and friends. Bernice’s family and friends were always the most important thing to her in her life.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Shawnee United Methodist Women at Shawnee United Methodist Church, 10700 Johnson Drive, Shawnee, Kansas 66203.
Visitation and Funeral Service
Visitation is at 6:00-8:00 p.m. on Friday, April 23, 2010, at the Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee. Funeral services will be held at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 5325 Nieman Road, Shawnee, Kansas, at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, April 24, 2010, officiated by Dr. Rev. Blake Richter and Fr. James Cook. After a light lunch at the church, family and friends will travel in their own vehicles for the graveside service at Spring Creek Cemetery, Pottawatomie County at 3:00 PM.
Thelma M. Kozak
April 21, 2010
Thelma M. Kozak, 84, of Overland Park, Kansas, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday April 21, 2010.
Thelma was born in Flat River, Missouri, on October 29, 1925. Much of her adult life, Thelma lived in Kansas City where she raised four children. Thelma worked her whole life as a nanny, helping others raise their kids. While working for several families, she was once nominated for and subsequently received the “Kindest Kansas Citian” award. Thelma loved spending time in the company of family and friends for whom she demonstrated her love by cooking holiday meals, baking banana bread/brownies, displaying countless photos in her home and spoiling kids with trips to “Children’s Palace.”
Thelma is survived by her brother James Fox; daughter-in-law, Frances Wisong; grandchildren Denise Bailey, David and Jaime Carlson, and Glenn Heath and Steve Heath; and great-grandchildren Alyssa and Alex Bailey, Megan and Evan Heath and Clayton and Wyatt Carlson.
Thelma is preceded in death by her parents Edgar and Sinia Fox; her siblings Floyd Fox, Ilene VanLerberg and Evelyn Marie Vinson; husband Howard Kozak and four beloved children Pat Marietta, Syble, Evelyn and Jim Wisong, Jr.
Family requests memorial donations to be made to Ronald McDonald House Charities, Inc., Attn: Development Department, 2502 Cherry Street, Kansas City, Missouri 64108
Graveside Service
Graveside service will be held at Oak Ridge Memory Gardens, 18301 Salisbury Road, Independence, Missouri on Friday, April 23, 2010 at 1:00pm.