Rose S. Holmes
May 14, 2012
Rose S. Holmes, 97, of Overland Park, Kansas, formerly of Omaha, Nebraska, passed away Monday, May 14, 2012, at Villa St. Joseph in Overland Park, Kansas.
Rose was born November 21, 1914, to the late Emil and Julia Samuel in Omaha, Nebraska. She graduated from Tech High School in 1932. In 1934 Rose married Vernon J. Holmes in Omaha. He preceded her in death after 40 years of marriage in 1974. Rose was a very active member of the Westminster Presbyterian Church in Omaha where she was a member of the Church Lady’s Circle before moving to Overland Park in 1992. She was a member of the Mother’s Singers and later joined the Sweet Adeline’s where she enjoyed singing and whistling.
Rose will always be remembered for her sweet nature and beautiful smile.
She is survived by two daughters, Patricia Pray and Jerry Kaullen, and Roxanne Bridgewater and husband Jay; son Rory Holmes and wife Fran; four grandchildren, Brian Pray, Tyler Pray and wife Paula, Lisa Holmes, and Gregory Holmes; and a great grandson, Brandon Vernon Holmes.
Rose was also preceded in death by her two sisters, Helen Selichar and Emma Schackneis and a brother Henry Samuel.
Memorial Service
A memorial service will be set at a later date.
Memorial Contributions
The family suggests memorial contributions be made to:
Villa St. Joseph
11901 Rosewood
Overland Park, Kansas 66209
or
Odyssey Hospice
8735 Rosehill Road
Lenexa, Kansas 66215
Andrew “Bumper” Erickson
May 10, 2012
Andrew “Bumper” Erickson, 69, of Overland Park, Kansas, died May 5, 2012, at Shawnee Mission Medical Center.
Full obituary to be posted later.
Kristie Michele Redfern Smith
May 7, 2012
Kristie Michele Redfern Smith, of Shawnee, passed away May 7, 2012, at her home after a long battle with cancer.
She was born June 25, 1958, to the late Mabel Mapes and Elbert Redfern in Girard, Kansas. Kristie was a devoted mother and friend who was very active in her church. She owned and operated Office Services in Lenexa, Kansas from 2004-2011.
Kristie is survived by her husband of 35 years, Kyle; twin daughters Kourtney Leibman (Max) of Lincoln, Nebraska and Kassie Smith (Travis McKee) of Shawnee, Kansas; sister Vickie Leake (Wayne) of Carl Junction, Missouri; brother Elbert Steven Redfern (Debbie) of Arma, Kansas; sister Kathie Puffinbarger (Alan) of Girard, Kansas; sister Deena Willis (Harry) of Girard, Kansas; and many nieces, nephews, and friends whom she loved dearly.
The family would like to thank their church family, Shawnee Park Christian Church, for all of the love, prayers, and support shown to them throughout this long battle.
Visitation and Memorial Service
Visitation will be held at 5:00 p.m., Thursday, May 10, 2012, at Shawnee Park Christian Church, 16500 Midland Drive, Shawnee, Kansas. The memorial service will be held at 7:00 p.m. at Shawnee Park Christian Church.
Memorial Contributions
In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial contributions be made to:
10520 Barkley, Suite 100
Overland Park, Kansas 66212
or
Tall Oaks Conference Center
P.O. Box 116
Linwood, Kansas 66052
Kristie was a church camp counselor here for many years.
Ward Spidel
May 7, 2012
Ward Spidel, 90, of Overland Park, Kansas, died May 7, 2012, at St. Luke’s South Hospital.
A lifelong resident of the Kansas City area, Ward was born in Shawnee Mission, the only child of William and Gertrude (Elgin) Spidel.
Upon graduation from Shawnee Mission Rural in 1939, Ward worked fueling planes. After WWII he worked for Manor Bread, selling door-to-door from a horse-drawn wagon. When a barn fire wiped out the horse fleet, Ward continued his sales career at Missouri China company and then Prudential Life. In the late ’50′s, Ward joined the Gas Service Company where he managed the Commercial Installation & Service team prior to retiring in 1982.
In addition to his professional life, Ward helped create the Theater in the Park at Shawnee Mission Park through his fund raising efforts with Sertoma Club. He enjoyed cooking for crowds — whether it was chili for 200 or manning the griddle at a pancake breakfast. Having never met a stranger, Ward was a master storyteller — if you told him where you were from, he’d know someone in common and have a story to share.
He will forever be missed by his loving wife of 68 years, Loretta (Tubowich); son Tim; daughter Sandy Neumann (Neil); granddaughter Constance; nephew Jerry Brown (Danna); 8 grandnieces/nephews; and 14 great-grandnieces/nephews.
Visitation and Funeral Service
Visitation will be from 10:00-11:00 a.m., Thursday, May 10, 2012, at Church of the Nativity Catholic Church, Leawood, Kansas. Funeral service will immediatly follow at 11:00 a.m. Inurnment in Resurrection Cemetery, Lenexa, Kansas.
Memorial Contributions
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Church of the Nativity in memory of Ward Spidel.
William “Bill” Martin
May 4, 2012
William “Bill” Martin, 60, of Lenexa, formerly of Wichita, passed away May 2, 2012.
Bill was born March 26, 1952, to the late Marcus and Ann Martin in Quinter, Kansas. After graduating from Quinter High School, Bill started a career as an over the road truck driver. He loved sharing the stories from the road with his family. Bill was avid “Trekkie” and loved watching and reading anything science fiction. Bill always dreamed of returning to his roots and running the family farm in Quinter.
Bill is preceded in death by his brothers, Harold Lee and Kenny Martin; and sister, Elaine Nedbalek.
He is survived by his daughter, Dedee Novak and husband Justin; a son Marcus Martin; step daughter, Michelle Watson; two granddaughters, Allison Novak and Ashley Lowe. Bill is also survived by his two faithful companions, Maddie and Odie.
Memorial Contributions
The family suggests memorial contributions be made to Animal Haven, 9800 W. 67th Street, Merriam, Kansas 66203.
George L. “Corky” Walker
May 3, 2012
George Walker, of Shawnee, also known as Corky to his friends and family passed away May 3, 2012, at home after a long battle with cancer.
He was born October 13, 1939, to the late Flora Mae and John Walker in Kansas City, Missouri. Corky was a lifetime member of the American Legion Post 327, VFW Post 7397 and Disabled American Veterans. He was also a member of the Shawnee Masonic Lodge #54. He served his country in the Marine Corps for 20 years.
Corky is survived by his wife Ida of 33 years; 2 sons, John Walker (Karen) of Independence, Missouri and Scott Lang of Overland Park, Kansas; daughter, Candice Black of Lee’s Summit, Missouri; brother, John Walker of Summerville, South Carolina; 2 sisters, Helen Jones (William) of Cape Canaveral, Florida and Anne Waldsmith (Wally) of Sun City West, Arizona; grandchildren Noah Black and Autumn Small; and 2 great granddaughters, Allyx and Alizibeth.
He is preceded in death by his sisters Kitty Larson, Clara Pratt, Georgia Benigar and brother James Walker. He also leaves behind many nieces and nephews.
The family would like to thank Odyssey Hospice for their loving care.
Visitation and Graveside Service
A memorial visitation will be 4:00-6:00 p.m., Sunday, May 6, 2012, at the Amos Family Funeral Home and Crematory in Shawnee. Burial with military honors will be 11:00 a.m., Monday, May 7, 2012, at Leavenworth National Cemetery.
Memorial Contributions
In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial contributions be made to The Young Marines, P. O. Box 70735, Southwest Station, Washington, D.C. 20024-0735 or The Kansas City Cancer Society.
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.