Josette Dolores Bertrand
May 21, 2010
Josette Dolores Bertrand, 88, of Shawnee, Kansas, died May 21, 2010, at Shawnee Gardens Nursing Center.
Contributions can be made to St. Joseph Catholic Church, 5901 Flint, Shawnee, Kansas or Animal Haven, 9800 W. 67th Street, Merriam, Kansas 66203.
Visitation and Funeral Service
Visitation will be 9:30-10 am, Tuesday, May 25, 2010, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Shawnee, Kansas. Funeral will follow at 10 am at the church. Burial in Pleasant View Cemetery, Shawnee, Kansas.
Wyatt William Blake
May 21, 2010
Wyatt William Blake joined his Messiah Jesus May 21, 2010.
Born to Thomas and Leah Blake on November 4, 2005, he is the big brother of Ezekiel John, whom he joins in Heaven, and is survived by his little sister Cassidy Faith, 3. He is also survived by his grandparents Rodney and Beverly Franz, and Michael and DeAnn Blake. His aunts and uncles include Joseph Franz, Sarah and James Sorell, Rachel Franz, Jason and Shannon Blake, Paul and Lauren Blake, and Eric and Susan Simon. Ten cousins will miss playing with their buddy Wyatt.
Throughout his four and half years he was surrounded by family and many friends, young and old, who ran, read, pretended, and played with him every day. He was a compassionate and loving son and a best friend to many.
In lieu of flowers, Tom and Leah request contributions to their home congregation: Kingdom Living, 6857 Mastin Street, Merriam, Kansas 66203.
Graveside Services
Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m., Monday, May 24, 2010, at Johnson County Memorial Gardens, 11200 Metcalf Avenue, Overland Park, Kansas.
Eileen Smith
May 20, 2010
Eileen Smith, 93, of Lenexa, passed away Thursday, May 20, 2010 at Lakeview Village in Lenexa, Kansas.
Eileen was born March 6, 1917, to Frank and Ella Flinn in Shawnee, Kansas. She graduated from Shawnee Mission High School in 1936. On November 24, 1938, she married Elmo Smith in Monticello, Kansas. In 1950, Eileen and Elmo purchased a Western Auto Store in Kingman, Kansas, and lived there for over 20 years before returning to Shawnee in 1971. While in Kingman, Eileen raised her two daughters as well as worked in the store with her husband. They were members of the Kingman United Methodist Church. Eileen was active in local clubs and volunteered as a Girl Scout Leader for several years.
The most important part of her life was her family. One of her greatest joys was being a part of her grandchildren and great grandchildren’s lives, activities and accomplishments. Eileen loved living at Lakeview Village for the last seven years.
She is preceded in death by her husband of 51 years, Elmo; her parents, sisters, Frances Simpson and Wanda Huddleston and brother Conrad Flinn. Eileen is survived by her two daughters, Sharon Young (Gary), Tulsa, Oklahoma; Carolyn DeFeo (David), Mission, Kansas; five grandchildren, Angela Wagner (Mike), Leawood, Kansas; Todd Young (Suellen), Austin, Texas; Heather Minor (Mike), Prairie Village, Kansas; Heidi Meyer (Matt), Chicago, Illinois; Erin Tollefson, Fairway, Kansas; a brother, Charles Flinn (Edie), sister-in-law Lois Flinn, both of DeSoto, Kansas; eleven great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
The family suggests memorial contributions be made to St. Luke’s Hospice, 3100 Broadway, Suite. 1000, Kansas City, Missouri 64111 or Lakeview Village, 9100 Park St. Lenexa, Kansas 66215.
Visitation and Funeral Service
Visitation will be 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday, May 23, 2010, at Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Monday, May 24, 2010, at the chapel. Burial will follow at the Monticello Union Cemetery in Shawnee, Kansas.
Clifford B. Neal
May 19, 2010
Clifford Neal, 68, of Overland Park, Kansas, passed away unexpectedly on May 19, 2010, at his home.
Clifford was born July 29, 1941 in Greeley, Colorado. After working his way through high school on a cattle ranch in Rifle, Colorado, and graduating from Mesa College, Clifford spent 25 years in the US Navy serving in Japan, Hawaii, Alaska, Italy, Spain and various parts of the US, retiring in 1987 as Chief Warrant Officer-4. After retiring he owned and operated an 18 wheeler, traveling until retiring again in 2004.
Cliff had numerous interests, among them woodworking, reading, writing and weight lifting. He was a lifetime member of Mensa. One of his friends summed it up by saying he was truly a Renaissance Man.
He is survived by his wife Helen Behmann Neal of the home; daughter Rebecca Hale and grandson Cassidy Brooks Hale of St. Petersburg, Florida. His extended and much loved family includes daughters Jennifer Warren of Santa Maria Island, Florida, Lindee Overlander of Spring Hill, Tennessee, and Patricia DeBolt of Olathe, Kansas; sons Greg Garvin of Denver, Colorado, Sean and Matt Garvin of Kansas City; grandchildren Raymond, Amanda and Jacob MacKinlay of Florida, Chris and Shannon MacKinley of Spring Hill, Tennessee, Justin, Ashleigh and Lauren Nelson of Olathe, Kansas, Maria and Patrick Garvin of Shawnee, Kansas, Claire and Catherine Garvin of Denver, Colorado. He is survived by his sister Willa Bailey of Boise, Idaho, brother Fred Neal of St. George,Utah and brother Bill Gray of Park City, Utah. He will be greatly missed by his family and many friends.
In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial contributions to World Wildlife Federation, www.worldwildlife.org
Visitation and Service
Visitation for friends and family will be Saturday, May 22, 2010 from 2:00-4:00 pm at the Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee. Military burial will be on Monday, May 24, 2010 at 12:30 pm at Leavenworth National Cemetery, 150 Muncie Road, Leavenworth, Kansas 66048.
Frank R. Van Derhagen
May 19, 2010
Frank R. Van Derhagen, 84, of Shawnee passed away Wednesday, May 19, 2010, at his home in Shawnee.
Frank was born December 5, 1925 to Frank and Catherine Van Derhagen in Shawnee, Kansas. Frank served in the Pacific aboard the USS Montpelier with the United States Marines Corps during World War II. After his service, he met his wife, Ginny, in New York City and they settled in Shawnee.
Frank worked as a heavy equipment mechanic for Dean Caterpillar and served as a volunteer fireman for the City of Shawnee. In the 1960’s Frank was promoted to Chief of the Shawnee Volunteer Fire Department. He then became a full time fireman for the City of Merriam where he served for 20 years.
He is preceded in death by his wife Ginny, daughter Nancy Kasparek, two sisters and two brothers. Frank is survived by his son, Robert Van Derhagen and Randa Harrison, Orlando, Florida; three sisters, Susie Fanning, Rosie McKown, both of Shawnee, and Lucille Raley, Overland Park; a brother Maurice and JoAnn Van Derhagen, Shawnee; and one granddaughter, Julia Kasparek.
The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the St. Joseph Ladies Auxiliary, 5901 Flint, Shawnee, Kansas 66203.
Visitation and Funeral Service
Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, May 21, 2010, at the Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee. Mass of Christian Burial will be 11 a.m. Saturday, May 22, 2010, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Shawnee, 11311 Johnson Drive, Shawnee, Kansas. Burial with military honors will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery.
Richard O. Gray
May 18, 2010
Rick O. Gray, 66, of Overland Park, Kansas, passed away May 18, 2010.
Rick is survived by his life long companion, Jeannie Foster; his son, Richard Gray; daughters, Robin Cipolla and Erin Sanders; sister Kathy Nelson; grandchildren, Jayme Gray, Christina Cipolla, John Cipolla, Lucas and Sydney Sanders; great-grandchildren, Chase and Callyn Ambrose; along with his nephews, Matthew, Mark, and Michael Nelson.
Visitation and Funeral Service
A visitation will be held 9:30-10:30 am, Friday, May 21, 2010, at Holy Spirit Catholic Church, 11300 W. 103rd Street, Overland Park, Kansas. Mass will follow at 10:30 am. Burial will be in Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Kansas City, Kansas.
Marvin L. Moore
May 17, 2010
Marvin L. Moore, 76, of Lenexa, Kansas, passed away May 17, 2010.
Marvin was born February 13, 1934 in Kansas City, Kansas, to Forrest and Donna Moore. Marvin was a devoted father and grandfather who enjoyed helping his family and attending their activities. He will be remembered for his heart of gold, bright smile, twinkle in his eye, and his kind words.
Marvin was preceded in death by his parents and his beloved wife, Pat Moore in 2004.
Survivors include a brother Donald (Gayle) Moore; son, Jeff (Susan) Moore, Woodstock, Georgia; three daughters, Lynette (Ron) Taylor, Shawnee, Kansas, Janet (Rick) Nickel, Weatherby Lake, Missouri, and Tricia (Calvin) Keyes, Shawnee, Kansas; nine grandchildren: Eric (Debbie), Brie (Steven), Dustin, Brian, Erin, Hannah, McKenna, Jansen, and Shelby; and one great-grandchild, Cole.
Memorial contributions in Marvin’s memory may be made to the Marvin Moore Memorial Fund.
Visitation and Funeral Service
Visitation will be from 6:00-7:30 p.m., Friday, May 21, 2010, at the Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee. Funeral service will be held 7:30 p.m., cremation to follow services.
SMaj. Cecil E. Woods
May 16, 2010
SMaj. Cecil E. Woods, 93, Kansas City, Missouri, passed away Sunday May 16, 2010, at the Sweet Life at Rosehill.
Cecil was born January 11, 1917, to James and Ethel Woods in Kansas City, Missouri. Cecil graduated from Northeast High School in 1935. He joined the United States Army in July of 1943 and served in World War II. Cecil participated in the Normandy Invasion and served in Northern France and Central Europe including the Battle of the Bulge where he received the Purple Heart with Oak Leaf cluster. For his actions during the war he was awarded the Soldier’s Medal and Legion of Merit. He also was twice awarded the Army Commendation Medal for exemplary service during peacetime. Cecil served until he retired from active duty in 1962 with the rank of Sergeant Major.
He is survived by his three sons, Craig E. Woods, Baldwin, Missouri, Curtis E. Woods, Kansas City, Missouri, Clark E. Woods, Orlando, Florida; three grandsons, David C. Woods, St. Louis, Missouri, Colin E. Woods, Kansas City, Missouri, Cameron R. Woods, Kansas City, Missouri; two granddaughters, Caroline E. Kaplan, Chattanooga, Tennessee, Alexandra M. Woods, Kansas City, Missouri; and two great-granddaughters, Amelia and Ava Kaplan of Chattanooga, Tennessee.
Graveside Service
Graveside service with full military honors will be 12:30 p.m., Friday, May 21, 2010, at Leavenworth National Cemetery.
Bhogilal Parbhubhai Patel
May 16, 2010
Bhogilal Parbhubhai Patel, 85, Overland Park, Kansas, passed away Sunday, May 16, 2010, at the Overland Park Regional Medical Center, Overland Park, Kansas.
Mr. Patel was born in Surat, India. He graduated with a BS degree from the University of Bombay. Mr. Patel worked in the pharmaceutical industry, retiring in 1992.
He is survived by his wife, Bharti Bhogilal Patel; two sons their spouses, Dr. Pratip and Toral Patel, Overland Park, Kansas and Dr. Atul and Monal Patel, Scottsdale, Arizona; two sisters, Shardaben Patel and Jasuben Patel; one brother, Dr. Hasmukh Patel and four grandchildren.
Memorial contributions may be made to Harvesters, 3801 Topping Avenue, Kansas City, Missouri 64129 or www.harvesters.org
Funeral Service
Funeral Services will begin at 5:00 p.m., on May 19, 2010, followed by cremation at the Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee.
Dorothy M. Hawley
May 16, 2010
Dorothy M. Hawley, 85, Shawnee, Kansas, passed away Sunday, May 16, 2010, at Sweet Life at Rosehill.
Dorothy was born on April 25, 1925, in Anderson County Kansas the second daughter born of Gus and Fern (Borror) Weiss. She grew up in Anderson County, graduating from Garnett High School in 1942.
Dorothy was a member of Kappa Master Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi since October 1963 and a volunteer for the American Heart Association. In addition to her volunteer work Dorothy also loved to sew, crochet, read, do crafts and do word search puzzles. She also enjoyed traveling, watching and feeding birds. She enjoyed and looked forward to each holiday with the family. She also enjoyed watching her grandchildren play sports and was very proud of their accomplishments.
Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband Rollo E. Hawley in December of 1999, a brother Carl Weiss, and a sister Donna Hale. Survivors include three sons and a daughter Lester (Irene) Hawley, Kansas City, Missouri; Leland (Juliet) Hawley, Overland Park, Kansas, Jacqueline Meeker, Overland Park, Kansas, Jeff (Lee Ann) Hawley, Shawnee, Kansas; two sisters Rose Marie (Doug) Miller, Garnett, Kansas and Mary Ann (Curtis) Umbarger, Garnett, Kansas; sister-in-law Elaine Weiss, Garnett, Kansas; brother in law Jesse “Bus” Hale, Garnett, Kansas; six grandchildren Ryan Hawley, Abe Hawley, Nick Hawley, Private Jason Meeker, Logan Hawley, Natalie Hawley.
The family would like to express their gratefulness to the doctors, nurses and staff of Shawnee Mission Medical Center, Select Specialty Hospital, Timberlake Care Center, St. Joseph Hospital, DaVita Dialysis, Sweet Life of Shawnee Rosehill and Odyssey Hospice.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Odyssey Hospice, Odyssey Hospice, 800 E. 101st Terr, Kansas City MO 64131.
Visitation and Graveside Service
Visitation will be 5-7:00 p.m., Tuesday, May 18, 2010. at the Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee. A graveside service will be held 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, May 19, 2010, at Garnett City Cemetery.