Victor Allen Davis, Sr.,
October 23, 2010
Victor Allen Davis, Sr., 91, died peacefully at home in Merriam, Kansas on October 23, 2010.
Victor was born November 28, 1918, in the Rosedale area of Kansas City, Kansas, the third child of Carl and Myrtle Davis. The family moved to Merriam, Kansas, in 1934 and Vic graduated from Shawnee Mission Rural High School in 1936. Vic went to San Diego, California, in 1940 to work as a riveter for Consolidated Aircraft. In 1942 his sweetheart, Polly Jean Porterfield of Kansas City, Missouri, joined him and they were married in Ocean Beach, California.
Both Vic and Polly worked at Consolidated in the early years of World War II. About eighteen months before V.E. Day, Vic joined the Navy and was stationed at Alameda, California, for the balance of the war. He served in the Naval Reserves at Olathe Naval Air Station until after the Korean War.
After World War II, he returned to Kansas City and went to work with his father and older brother, Les Davis, at C.W. Davis & Sons Auto Body Shop at 124 Southwest Boulevard in Kansas City, Missouri. They were later joined by Donald Curry, their brother-in-law. Vic’s father started the business in 1918, and Vic and Les both retired and closed the business in 1977 after nearly 60 years of continuous operation.
Victor is survived by three sons, Vic Jr., Bruce and Dan, and their wives Joy, Laura and Marcia. Vic and Polly have four grandchildren, Melissa, Aimee, Colin, and Crisanda, and four great-grandchildren, AJ, Sam, Leah, and Alyssa.
Vic and Polly are members of St. Mark’s United Methodist Church in Overland Park, Kansas. Vic was an avid bird hunter, bowler, golfer and gardener. He survived his parents and all four of his siblings – Les, Glenna, Roy and Carl. Polly, Vic’s wife of 68 years, lives at their home in Merriam, Kansas.
Memorials may be sent in Vic’s honor to:
Odyssey VistaCare Hospice Foundation
717 N. Harwood, Suite 1500
Dallas, Texas 75201
or
St. Mark’s United Methodist Church
6422 Santa Fe Drive
Overland Park, Kansas 66202
or
Smithsonian Institution
Visitation and Funeral Service
Visitation will be 6-8:00 p.m., Tuesday, October 26, 2010, at the Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee. Funeral Services will be 1:30 p.m., Wednesday, October 27, 2010, at the chapel with burial to follow in Shawnee Mission Memory Gardens, Kansas.
Henry A. Hagedorn, Sr.
October 21, 2010
Henry A. Hagedorn, Sr., 87, Shawnee, Kansas, passed away Thursday, October 21, 2010, at Olathe Medical Center.
Henry is a longtime member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and a life member of the V.F.W. and the American Legion and was a veteran of WW II. Henry was employed with Safeway stores as a store manager for 45 years.
Henry was preceded in death by his parents Alvin H. and Minnie (Flaspohler) Hagedorn. Survivors include his wife Elizabeth Hagedorn of Olathe, Kansas; four children, Henry A. (Alice) Hagedorn, Jr. of Lincoln, Nebraska, Janice M. (Joe) Hoytal of Topeka, Kansas, Lawrence E. (Cindy) Hagedorn of Andover, Kansas, and Doris (Michael) Schroeger of Shawnee, Kansas; five sisters Marlene VanNieuwenhuyse, Virginia Klenk, Ruth Setter, Lucille Cox, and Judy Miller; 13 grandchildren, Chris (Tonja) Hagedorn, Joey (Shelby) Hoytal, Tim (Erin) Hagedorn, Jennifer (Casey) Wells, Beth (Lee) Masters, Johnny (Brooke) Hoytal, Ben (Jessica) Hagedorn, Mike (Tanya) Schroeger, Julie (Grant) Gould, Amy Schroeger, Justin Hagedorn, Sarah Schroeger, and Meghan Hagedorn; and 19 great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Villa St. Francis Nursing Home, 16600 W. 126th Street, Olathe, Kansas 66062 or St. Joseph Catholic Church, 5901 Flint, Shawnee, Kansas 66203.
Visitation and Funeral Service
Visitation will be 4-6 pm, Sunday, October 24, 2010, at the Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee where the Rosary will be prayed at 4 pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 am, Monday, October 25, 2010, at St. Joseph Catholic Church with burial to follow in Resurrection Cemetery.
Margaret E. Vincent
October 20, 2010
Peggy Vincent, 86, of Overland Park, Kansas, passed away on September 10, 2010 at the Kansas City Hospice House surrounded by her family.
Peggy was born in Denver, Colorado, on October 17, 1923, to John and Olga Anderson. She is the widow of Monte Vincent and was preceded in death by her two sisters, Frances and Esther.
Survivors include her two sons, Jim Vincent (Diane Strom) of Northfield, Minnesota, and Jack Vincent (Ruth) of Iola, Kansas; two grandchildren Jana Eyler and Kristi Bettega; and one great grandchild Brady Bettega.
Special thanks for the support of the Kansas City Hospice House.
Memorial Service
A celebration of life and memorial service will be at 2 pm, Saturday, October 30, 2010, at the Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee.
Chuck and Nancy Nixon
October 18, 2010
Chuck and Nancy began their lives together on September 30, 1978 in Tucson, Arizona. They met while performing lead roles in a Gilbert and Sullivan production. They ended their journey in life together on October 15, 2010.
Chuck was born January 31, 1944, to the late Jesse James and Margaret Nixon in Houston, Texas. He graduated from Tombstone High School in 1962. After high school Chuck attended University of Nevada-Reno and the University of Arizona-Tucson where he concentrated his studies in music.
Chuck was a talented vocalist, performing in many operas and musical productions, as well as being a successful sales representative for AT&T Yellow Pages formerly known as Southwestern Bell. Chuck loved classic cars, golf, and wine tasting with Nancy, and spoiling grandchildren.
Nancy was born October 30, 1951, to Robert and Lois Higbee in Kansas City, Missouri. She graduated from Shawnee Mission North High School in 1969. After high school Nancy attended Kansas State University and University of Arizona-Tucson where she received her Masters Degree in Music.
She was a lead opera performer, vocal instructor, choir director, and musician. She spent the last few years working at Colorado Technical University. Nancy shared Chuck’s love of classic cars, golf, wine tasting, and spoiling grandchildren.
Nancy is preceded in death by her father Robert Higbee.
Nancy is survived by her mother, Lois Higbee; brother, Rodney Higbee; two sisters, Terry Swearingen, and Becky Fortner. Nancy and Chuck are also survived by two sons, Scott Nixon and Brian Nixon (Melanie Nixon); two daughters, Tiffany Nixon and Melissa Dougan (Coby Dougan); five grandchildren: Stormy Nixon, Isaiah Nixon, Sutherland Nixon, Cailan Nixon, and Finnley Dougan.
The family suggest contributions be made to the Charles and Nancy Nixon’s Grandchildren Fund, contributions can be made or mailed to any U.S. Bank location.
Visitation and Funeral Service
Visitation will be from 5-8 p.m., Friday, October 22, 2010, at the Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee. Funeral Service will be 10:30 a.m., Saturday, October 23, 2010, at Park Hill Christian Church, 6601 N.W. 72nd Street, Kansas City, Missouri 64151. Burial at Mt. Moriah Terrace Park Cemetery, Kansas City, Missouri.
Robert “Bob” G. Brunner
October 18, 2010
Robert “Bob” G. Brunner, 68, of Merriam, Kansas, passed away at home on Monday, October 18, 2010.
Bob was the founder of Brunner Electric and worked with his sons and brother until his retirement six years ago. Bob enjoyed camping, country music, and restoring cars. Bob and Paula enjoyed wintering in warmer climates in their motor home. He was so proud of his grandsons and enjoyed attending their athletic events. He was a friend of Bill W. for 40 years. He carried a great message and helped so many people. He had a fantastic sense of humor and inspired all who knew him to cherish each moment and live one day at a time.
Bob was preceded in death by his parents John and Rosemary (McClellan) Brunner. He is survived by his wife of 33 years, Paula, sons: Rob (Cindy) Brunner, Chris (Lorie) Brunner, brothers: Ed (Susan) Brunner, Larry (Bev) Brunner and Jim (Dee) Brunner, three grandsons: Dalton, Dane, Dylan, and his beloved pets Tilly and Gizmo.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association or the American Lung Association.
Visitation and Funeral Service
The Rosary will be prayed at 5:30 p.m., Wednesday, October 20, 2010, at the Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee with the Visitation from 6-8:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 a.m., Thursday, October 21, 2010, at Queen of the Holy Rosary Catholic Church with burial to follow in Shawnee Mission Memory Gardens.
David E. Jones
October 18, 2010
David E. Jones, 49, of Merriam, Kansas, passed away October 18, 2010.
David was born June 16, 1961 in Kansa City, Missouri, to Robert Jones and Patsy (Pickett) Jones Barden.
He attended Shawnee Mission West High School and was in the class of 1979. He was an avid fan of Motorsports, which he acquired from his father’s business JO CO Motors Yamaha.
David was preceded in death by his father Robert E. Jones and by a brother Mark Jones.
He is survived by his mother, Patsy Barden and his step-father Marvin. He is also survived by his sister Dee Elder and husband Ron of Lenexa, Kansas; nephew Scott Alan Franklin and wife Callen of Palos Verdes, California’ and by his nurse at Kansas City Hospice and Palliative Care, Misty Brown, of Shawnee, Kansas.
Donations in his memory may be made in lieu of flowers to Kansas City Hospice and Palliative Care, 10100 W. 87th Street, Suite 100, Overland Park, Kansas 66212.
Memorial Visitation
A memorial visitation will be held from 2-4 p.m., Saturday, October 30, 2010, at the Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee.
Donald M. Schultz
October 17, 2010
Donald M. Schultz 84, Shawnee, Kansas, passed away Sunday, October 17, 2010, at the Kansas City Hospice House in Kansas City, Missouri.
Mr. Schultz was born in Kansas City, Missouri. Donald graduated from Ruhl-Hartman High School in Kansas City, Missouri. After graduating from high school, he served honorably in the United States Navy. After his service in the Navy, Donald married Marjorie Bennett on August 4, 1950, in Kansas City, Missouri. He was employed at Western Electric/AT&T for over 35 years, before retiring in 1984.
Donald is preceded in death by his wife of 57 years, Marjorie, and his sister, Frankie Lee.
He is survived by five daughters, Donna (Ernie) Sloan of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, Debbie Schultz of Olathe, Kansas, Susie South of Lenexa, Kansas, Vivian (Larry) Brown of Merriam, Kansas, and Stacia (Timothy) Neff of Merriam, Kansas; a brother, William Schultz, of Enterprise, Alabama; 11 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to the Kansas City Hospice House; 12000 Wornall Road, Kansas City, Missouri 64145.
Visitation and Services
Memorial visitation will be 11 a.m., Wednesday, October 20, 2010, followed by a memorial service at 11:30 a.m. at the Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee.
Gard S. Smith
October 16, 2010
Gard S. Smith, 86, of Shawnee, passed away Saturday afternoon, October 16, 2010, at Sharon Lane Nursing and Rehab.
Gard was born July 23, 1924, to the late Liggon W. and Clara A. Smith in Bedford, Iowa. He is also preceded in death by a son, William Smith in 1983.
Gard was a supervisor for Kansas City Power and Light for 43 years before retiring in 1986.
Gard is survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Ruby M. Smith; two sons Mai The Ho, and James Dayton Smith; a sister Loretta Blattner; three brothers Rodney, Lowell, and Rowland Smith; five grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren.
The family suggest memorial contributions be made to The Gideon’s International, P.O. Box 140800; Nashville, Tennessee 37214-0800 or to the First Baptist Church of Shawnee, 11400 Johnson Drive, Shawnee, Kansas 66203.
Funeral Service
Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Thursday, October 21, 2010, at the First Baptist Church of Shawnee. Private burial will follow in Johnson County Memorial Gardens.
Ronald L. White
October 15, 2010
Ron White, 68, of Overland Park, Kansas, passed away October 15, 2010.
Ron was born August 28, 1942 in Kansas City, MO to Calvin and Kathleen (Quarles) White. He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Amber White, by his daughters Susan Campbell of Lawrence, Kansas, and Angela Blackwell of Bonner Springs, Kansas. He is survived by his grandchildren; Cody Campbell, Jonathan Blackwell, Addison Campbell, Danielle Campbell, and Jayce Smith. He is also survived by his mother Kathleen White of Fresno, California, his brother Joe White of Omaha, Nebraska and sister Kathy Rumley of Fresno, California. Ron was preceded in death by his father Calvin White.
Donations in memory of Ron may be made in lieu of flowers to The National Wildlife Federation or your local humane society.
Visitation and Memorial Service
Ron’s family invites you to join them Friday, October 22, 2010, for a very casual visitation and memorial service beginning at 10 AM at the Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee.
Patricia Ann Markley Schleicher
October 14, 2010
Patricia (Pat) Ann Markley Schleicher was born June 19, 1930 in Kansas City, Kansas, to James L. Markley and Mable A. Markley. She entered into rest Thursday, October 14, 2010, at her home in Overland Park, Kansas, at the age of 80 years, 3 months, and 24 days.
Patricia was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Richard Louis Schleicher, and her parents, and brothers Joe, Jack, and Dennis.
Patricia was lovingly devoted to her Lord and her family. Patricia is survived by nine children, Cheri Schleicher Cearley and Rick Cearley of Harrisonville, Missouri, Richard and Stephanie Schleicher of Lawrenceville, Georgia, Dean and Gatha Schleicher of Matthews, North Carolina, Michaela Schleicher Ballou and Bill Ballou of Overland Park, Kansas, Pam Schleicher Braden and Dennis Braden of Gallatin, Tennessee, Daniel (Dan) Schleicher and Janolyn Schleicher of Lenexa, Kansas, Becky Schleicher Roy and Charlie Roy of Gallatin, Tennessee, Patrick and Deanna Schleicher of Shawnee, Kansas and Lisa Schleicher May and Nick May of Chilhowie, Virginia.
Twenty-five grandchildren Ricky Schleicher, Tim Ballou, Courtney Bolden, Stephanie Ballou Cain, Brian Schleicher, Lindsey Canine Highley, Mark Schleicher, Jeremy Canine, Brandon Schleicher, Eric Schleicher, Jami Schleicher Bailey, Phillip Schleicher, Zachary May, Kyle Schleicher, Brady Schleicher, Ashley May, Lacey May, Emily Schleicher, Yasmin Braden, Karly Schleicher, Natalie Schleicher, Katherine Roy, Abby Schleicher, Madeline Schleicher Braden and Alexander Roy.
Seventeen Great-Grandchildren, plus two more expected soon, Kiera Bolden, Will Bolden, Lliam Highley Reagan Highley, Mackenzie Schleicher, Noah Schleicher, Hailey Schleicher, Mackenzie Schleicher, Riley Schleicher, Ellaina Ballou, Cierra Cain, Jeremy Cain, Allysa Cain, Lily Schleicher, Ethan Schleicher, Bailey Schleicher, and Cole Schleicher. One sister, Jean Raab, brothers, Jim Markley, Mike Jones, Tim Jones and Jerry Jones, one Aunt Margaret Markley.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to a charity of choice.
Memorial Service
A Memorial service will be 1:00 p.m. Sunday, October 17, 2010 at the Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee.