All Obituaries

Kay M Reid, 85, of Hutchinson, KS entered eternal rest on March 29th, 2023, at Wesley Towers Nursing Home. She was born February 21st, 1938, in Salina, KS the daughter of Bert and Kathleen (Peterson) Waddell.  Kay was a graduate of Manhattan High School and Graduated with BA in Sociology with a minor in Religion from Baker University, Baldwin KS in 1960. Zeta Tau Alpha Sigma Chapter (ZTA).  She was a lifetime learner also obtaining teaching certificates from the University of...

James L. Robnett (Jim), age 81 passed away peacefully at home the morning of March 29, 2023 after a long history of heart disease. Jim was born June 29, 1941 in Kansas City, Kansas to Richard M. and Nema P. Robnett. Jim attended Parker Elementary and Northwest Jr. High. He was a 1959 graduate of Wyandotte High School. He delivered the Kansan newspaper for several years in the mid-1950’s. He was a long-time member of the Central Christian Church. He was employed for many years in the...

Rosa C. Muzquiz, 92, of Overland Park, KS passed away on March 28th, 2023.  She was born in Veracruz, Mexico on August 12th, 1930 to Jose and Agatha Rebolledo.  A visitation will be held on Monday, April 3rd from 10:00 to 11:00 am at Amos Family Funeral Home, 10901 Johnson Drive, Shawnee, KS, 66203.  A funeral service will immediately follow at 11:00 am.  Burial to follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery.   Rosa was preceded in death by her husband, Hildegardo Muzquiz and...

Overseer (Reverend) Carl Wilkes was born to Jesse and Daisy Wilkes on May 18, 1942, in Haskell, Oklahoma. Carl was the youngest of eight children. His parents, and six siblings preceded him in death. Although born in Haskell, Oklahoma, Carl’s family moved to Olathe and then Merriam, KS, where Carl lived throughout his adult life. Carl completed middle and high school in the Olathe School District. Carl also had class hours in business and law at Kansas City Kansas Junior...

Evan Lee Knight was born on April 7th, 1944 in West Frankfort, Illinois. Evan passed away on March 26th, 2023 in Kansas. A graveside service will be 10:00am, Friday, April 7, 2023 at Leavenworth National Cemetery, 150 Muncie Rd, Leavenworth, KS 66048. Evan graduated in June, 1962 from Crete-Monee High School in Crete, Illinois and joined the Air Force shortly thereafter. He was stationed at a number of locations during his enlistment, including a tour in Viet Nam at Bien Hoa...

Valorie Rennerfeldt (V.J.), age 58, passed away peacefully on the morning of March 26th, 2023 after a fierce battle with cancer. She was born October 13th, 1964 in Saint Paul, Minnesota. She was preceded in death by her life partner of over 30 years, Michael Howell, and parents, Addison Carlson and Karen Durand. Valorie is survived by her daughter; Ashley Howell, son; Shayne Howell, sister; Stephanie Ray-Solum, and brother; Jeffrey Carlson. All of whom she loved and cared for...

John Kenneth Halligan, 72, of Overland Park, KS, passed away March 25, 2023 following a courageous two-year battle with liver cancer. A memorial service will be held at 12:00 pm Saturday, April 1, 2023 at First Baptist Church of Mission, 5641 Outlook Street, Mission, KS 66202 with a visitation starting at 11:00 am. John grew up in Massapequa NY.  As a young man, John spent a year hitchhiking across Europe, stopping only long enough to earn money to get to his next destination and...

Clyde H. Houghton, 94, of Lakeview Village, Lenexa, KS, passed away on March 25, 2023, at the Kansas City Hospice House. He was born on Sept. 29, 1928, in Kansas City, MO, to Herbert and Mary Lou Houghton. In 1936, the family moved to a farm near Paris, MO. He graduated from Paris High School in 1946, and attended Chillicothe Business College. He enlisted in the US Navy in 1948 and served almost 4 years. After being honorably discharged, he returned to Kansas City and became active in...

Jonathan Ray Freeman, loving son, brother, uncle and friend, passed away peacefully on March 22, 2023.   Jon or " Vegas" as his many friends called him, loved the Chiefs, motorcycles, participating in BBQ contests and dart leagues, but mostly his beloved pets.   He is preceded in death by his mother, Mary Lee Murnahan Freeman.  He is survived by his father, Doyce Ray Freeman and his two sisters, Grace Hershberger ( Brian) and Elizabeth Thompson...

Navinchandra C. Shah, 85, of Lenexa, KS, passed away on March 18, 2023.  He was born on October 8, 1937, in Sojitra, India, to Chandulal and Shantaben Shah.   The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, March 22, 2023 at Amos Family Funeral Home.