Jacob F. Stephens, Sr.
April 30, 2012
Jacob F. Stephens, Sr., 83, of Shawnee, Kansas, died April 30, 2012, at Evergreen Community of Johnson County. Jacob was born July 31, 1928, in Kansas City, Kansas, to Frederick Stephens and Mary Reynolds.
Jacob is survived by daughters Patricia Ford and JoAnn Ventura; son, John VanDorn; brothers, Roy Stephens, Lawrence Stephens and Raymond Stephens; sister, Ruth Ross; 3 grandchildren, Anthony, Holley and Sabrina; 5 great grandchildren; and his extended family at Evergreen Community of Johnson County.
Jacob was preceded in death by his sons, Jacob Stephens, Jr. (Diane) and Kenneth Sullins; brothers, William Stephens, Joseph Stephens and John Stephens; and sisters, Anabell Stitch and Janet Ogden.
Visitation and Funeral Service
Visitation will be from 5:00-7:00 p.m., Thursday, May 3, 2012, at the Amos Family Funeral Home & Crematory. Funeral service will be at 10:00 a.m., Friday, May 4, 2012, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Shawnee, Kansas. Burial to follow in Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Kansas City, Kansas.
Memorial Contributions
The family suggests memorial contributions to:
Evergreen Community of Johnson County
11875 S. Sunset Drive
Olathe, Kansas 66061
or
Odyssey Hospice
800 E. 101st Terrrace, Suite 150
Kansas City, Missouri 64131
Daniel Kenneth Koerperich
April 30, 2012
Daniel Kenneth Koerperich, 24, of Shawnee, Kansas, passed away, Saturday, April 28, 2012.
Dan was born October 21, 1987, in North Kansas City, Missouri. He graduated from Shawnee Mission Northwest in 2006 and the University of Kansas in 2011. He was employed by Gill Studios.
He was preceded in death by a grandmother, Joan Koerperich in 2011. He is survived by his mother and step-father, Lisa and Tim Pounds; his father and step-mother Kenneth and Marie Koerperich; sisters, Kaci Pounds, Brandi (Zack) Egan, Hannah Koerperich, Hailey Koerperich, and Hope Koerperich; grandparents, Gerald and Peggy Marty and Clem Koerperich; a great grandfather, Merlin “Mickey” Marty; and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Visitation and Funeral Service
Visitation will be from 5:00-8:00 p.m., Thursday, May 3, 2012, at the Amos Family Funeral Home & Crematory. Funeral service will be 10:00 a.m., Friday, May 4, 2012, at the funeral home with burial in Resurrection Cemetery.
Joetta Daniel
April 30, 2012
Joetta Lynn (Fisher) Daniel, 64, passed away peacefully April 26, 2012.
Joetta was born on September 13, 1947, in San Antonio, Texas, to Leola Hartgraves and William Fisher. She had an adventurous childhood throughout West Texas, with her three brothers. She graduated from Sweetwater High School in 1964. She earned a bachelor’s degree in English and Grammer from Mary Hardin Baylor University in Belton, Texas. She spent several years teaching high school English and 9 years with Sprint Corporation, until 1995 when she became a full time provider for Ashlee Daniel.
Joetta joined Beta Sigma Sorority in 1976 and was a member until she moved to Kansas in 1985. She held various offices thru the years. She was Valentine Queen in 2011 and the President in 2011-2012.
Joetta was married to Taylor Daniel for 23 years until his passing in 2002. They are reunited at last.
Joetta was natural caregiver. She sacrificed much of her life providing for the dedicated care of her children, grandchildren, parents and relatives. Her compassion and sense of humor will always be remembered. Joetta had a wonderful knack for writing and a love of books. She was always active with her granddaughter’s school and sports activities.
She was a member of the Holy Family Catholic Church.
Her children will forever miss her trustworthy companionship, love, friendship and guidance.
Joetta was proceeded in death by her husband Taylor Daniel, brother Billy Fisher and step father Travis Clark.
Joetta is survived by her children Jason (Beau) Alexander and wife Chrissy Alexander, and Rebecca (Becky) Alexander, Ashlee Daniel; step children Maggie Daniel (Terilli) husband Joey Terilli, and Joe Daniel; grandchildren Ashlee, Nicholas, Emma, Lucas and Stephen; brothers Bob Fisher and wife Marion Fisher and Keith Hills and wife Jackie Hills; and mother Leola Clark.
Visitation and Funeral Service
A visitation will be 6:30-7:30 p.m., Monday April 30, 2012, at the Amos Family Funeral Home and Crematory.
Memorial service will be held 11:00 a.m., Friday May 4, 2012, at McCoy Funeral Home, 401 E. 3rd Street Sweetwater, Texas.
JoNell Tolle
April 29, 2012
Mrs. JoNell Tolle, 69, of Overland Park, Kansas, passed away on April 27, 2012, at Kansas City Hospice House in Kansas City, Missouri, after a courageous five year battle with ovarian cancer.
JoNell was born on August 24, 1942, in Pittsburg, Kansas, to Stephen and Lillian (Wolfe) Doyle. She graduated from Pittsburg High School in 1960 and obtained her college degree in business education from Pittsburg State University in 1964. Upon graduation, JoNell moved to Kansas City, Missouri, and furthered her career in the business world with stints at P&M Coal, Folgers, IBM, Olivetti, and Wilson-Lowe Marketing.
On September 2, 1972, she married Thomas D. Tolle, in Manhattan, Kansas, who preceded her in death on February 28, 1989.
Throughout her life she found joy in music, crafts, boating, and spending time with family and friends. She recently retired from the Shawnee Mission School District after 23 years of service.
JoNell leaves her daughter, Melissa Christy (John); and two grandchildren Lillian and Lincoln.
The family wishes to express their gratitude to all those who helped JoNell in her fight against cancer.
Visitation and Memorial Service
Visitation will be from 6:00-8:00 p.m., Monday, April 30, 2012, at the Amos Family Funeral Home and Crematory in Shawnee. Funeral service will be 4:00 p.m., Tuesday, May 1, 2012, at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, Lenexa, Kansas. Private interment at Resurrection Cemetery will occur at a later date.
Memorial Contributions
Donations in her memory may be made to the Kansas City Hospice House, 12000 Wornall Road, Kansas City, Missouri 64145.
James L. Hall
April 27, 2012
James “Jim” Lee Hall of Shawnee, KS, travelled home to his heavenly father on Tues., April 24, 2012. Free from the ailments that caused him discomfort and narrowed his movement, today he is dancing with the angels. His earthly mother and father, Alberta and Chester, and his brother Roger will assuredly welcome Jim.
Jim was a lifelong resident of the Shawnee, Kansas, area where he attended Flint Elementary, Shawnee Elementary, Hocker Grove Junior High, and graduated from Shawnee Mission North High School in 1968. A respected and dedicated employee, Jim held numerous positions during his 40 years of service at Hallmark Cards. He worshiped and served throughout his life at Salem Lutheran Church in Lenexa, Kansas.
Although Jim has left us, by living in the hearts he left behind, he will never truly die. Among those hearts is his cousin Mary Hahner, who cared for him with placidity and tenderness, particularly in his latter years. Jim also leaves behind his cousin John and wife Donna Murphy, close friends Jackie Julian, Aaron Covell, and numerous other friends and relatives whose lives he touched.
Visitation and Services
Visitation will be from 4-6 pm, Sun., April 29, 2012, at the Amos Family Funeral Home and Crematory. Funeral service will be at 10 am, Mon., April 30, 2012, at Salem Lutheran Church. Burial to follow at Johnson County Memorial Gardens, Overland Park, KS. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the church, or to Animal Haven; 9800 W. 67th St., Shawnee KS, 66203.
Harold A. Buschmeyer
April 26, 2012
Harold A. Buschmeyer, 83, Shawnee, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, April 25, 2012, at Shawnee Mission Medical Center, Merriam, Kansas.
Harold was born October 9, 1928, in Kansas City, Missouri, the son of Theodore E. and Lula (Witter) Buschmeyer. He was a 1945 graduate of Central High School in Kansas City, Missouri. He was a U.S. Army veteran.
Harold had an early interest in aviation and had been a licensed and rated pilot. He flew seasonal stints crop dusting and spraying in biplanes, in 1953 in Georgia andn South Carolina with the Dixie Dusting Co., and in 1954 in the Pacific Northwest with the USDA Agricultural Research Service based inForest Grove, Oregon. He worked in the Federal Aviation Administration air traffic service in the Midwest for 26 years. Harold liked to listen to music and play the piano.
He was preceded in death by his father and mother, and sister, Joan Rideout of Phelps, Wisconsin. Survivors include his wife of 56 years, Eleanor M. (Pierson) Buschmeyer of the home; daughter Karen and her husband, Craig Meigs, and grandchildren Timothy, Amy, Sarah Beth, and Valerie Meigs; brother-in-law, Harlan Pierson of St. Peters, Missouri; sister-in-law, Lorene Pierson of Shawnee, Kansas; and nephews, nieces and cousins.
Visitation and Funeral Service
Visitation will be from 6:00-8:00 p.m., Monday, April 30, 2012, at the Amos Family Funeral Home & Crematory. Funeral service will be 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 1, 2012. at the funeral home; burial in Shawnee Cemetery.
Arthur Liestman
April 26, 2012
Arthur Liestman, 83, of Lenexa, Kansas, died April 24, 2012, at Shawnee Mission Medical Center.
Visitation and Funeral Service
Visitation will be from 4:00-6:00 p.m., Sunday, April 29, 2012, at the Amos Family Funeral Home & Crematory. Funeral service will be at 11:00 a.m., Monday, April 30, 2012, at Shawnee Presbyterian Church. Burial to follow at Pleasant View Cemetery, Shawnee, Kansas.
Full obituary to be posted later.
Ellie Marie Governal
April 25, 2012
Ellie Marie Governal, infant daughter of Frank and Jennifer Governal, Shawnee, Kansas, went to her heavenly home Monday, April 23, 2012.
Ellie was born at 3:47 p.m. on Monday, April 23, 2012, at Shawnee Mission Medical Center. She weighed 8 pounds and was 20 inches long.
Heaven’s gain was our loss when our angel was called by the Lord. Ellie is deeply loved by her parents, brother, Joey Governal, grandparents, Mike and Mary Pat Owens and Joe and Kathi Governal, aunts, uncles, cousins and many others.
Graveside Service
Graveside service will be 10:30 am, Friday, April 27, 2012, at Resurrection Cemetery, Lenexa, Kansas.
Memorial Contributions
In lieu of flowers a memorial contribution may be made in Ellie’s name to:
The Foundation for Shawnee Mission Medical Center
c/o Birth Center Bereavement Program
7315 E. Frontage Road, Suite 221
Merriam, Kansas 66204
Ethel M. Shelton
April 25, 2012
Ethel M. Shelton was born in Madison, Wisconsin, on March 29, 1917. She passed away April 23, 2012, at Signature Pointe on the Lake Assisted Living Center in Dallas, Texas. She was preceded in death by her husband Harold, in 1997 and her daughter, Sue Valder, in 2008.
Ethel attended the University of Wisconsin on a math scholarship and later worked as a legal secretary for the State of Wisconsin. During World War II, she worked for the Department of Justice in Washington, D.C. She moved to Overland Park in 1966. She was an active member of Queen of the Holy Rosary Catholic Church from 1966 – 2010, where she volunteered in the rectory on a regular basis, was involved in church activities and was a member of St. Mary’s Circle. She was a charter member of the Overland Park Women’s Golf Association.
Ethel is survived by two children: John Shelton of Manhattan, Kansas, and Jane Landis of Richardson, Texas. She leaves behind her son-in-law, Steve Valder of Columbia, South Carolina, son-in-law George Landis of Richardson, Texas, grandchildren, Ken Valder of Seattle, Washington, Rebecca Valder of Columbia, South Carolina, James Valder of San Antonio, Texas, George Landis, Jr. of Richardson, Texas., Paul Landis and his wife Stephanie, of Houston, Texas, Patrick Landis of Dallas, Texas, and a brother, John Schwartz of Madison, Wisconsin.
Funeral Service
Funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, May 7, 2012, at Queen of the Holy Rosary Church followed by burial at Resurrection Cemetery.
In memory of Ethel, please wear pink – her favorite color.
Memorial Contributions
Memorial contributions may be made to:
Queen of the Holy Rosary Catholic Church
7023 W. 71st Street
Overland Park, Kansas 66204
or
Vitas Hospice
8585 N. Stemmons Freeway, Suite 7005
Dallas, Texas 75247
Mary Lou Regan
April 22, 2012
Mary Lou Regan, 85, Shawnee, Kansas, passed away April 22, 2012, at home.
She was born September 6, 1926, in Kansas City, Kansas, to Emerich and Vera Klebl. She graduated from Bishop Ward High School in Kansas City, Kansas, in 1944. After working in a bank she married Eugene Regan in 1946 and devoted her life to family and raising her children as a happy homemaker, with family and her Catholic faith as her priorities. Her husband’s career with Southwestern Bell took them to Salina, Leavenworth, Manhattan and Topeka, Kansas, before their return to Kansas City, where they have lived in Shawnee since 1965.
After a marriage of more than 60 years, she was preceded in death by her husband in April 2007; brother, Francis Klebl, who was killed in World War II; and two sisters, Sophia Visnosky and Sister Emerich Klebl, OSB, also preceded her in death, as did brother-in-law George (Barbara) Regan.
She is survived by three children, sons Eugene Jr. (Sharon), Lake St. Louis, Missouri and James (Patti), Overland Park, Kansas; and daughter Carolyn (George) Holton; six grandchildren, Amanda (Mark) Lighthiser, New Orleans, Louisiana, Ashley Regan, Atlanta, Georgia, Andrew Regan, Newnan, Georgia, Jay (Meara) Regan, Denver, Colorado, Carter Holton and Veronica Holton, of Overland Park; three great grandchildren, Charlotte and August Regan, Denver, Colorado, and Regan Lighthiser, New Orleans; brother-in-law Wayne (Evelyn) Regan, Shawnee; cousins Vera Clifford, Mission, Kansas, and Frieda Bader, Prairie Village, Kansas; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Visitation and Funeral Service
A visitation will be held from 6:00-8:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 24, 2012, at the Amos Family Funeral Home & Crematory. The Rosary will be recited at 6 pm. Mass will be held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, April 25, 2012, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Shawnee, Kansas. Burial will be in Resurrection Cemetery, Lenexa, Kansas.
Memorial Contributions
The family suggests donations may be made to:
Benedictine Sisters of Mount St. Scholastica
801 S. 8th Street
Atchison, Kansas 66002
or
St. Benedict’s Abbey
1020 N. Second Street
Atchison, Kansas 66002-1402