John L. Monteil, Sr.
Mar 8, 2025
John L. Monteil Sr., affectionately known as "Gramps," passed away peacefully from natural causes on March 8, 2025, in Overland Park, Kansas. Born on April 20, 1940, in Kansas City, Kansas, he lived a vibrant and inspiring 84 years filled with love, laughter, and countless cherished memories.
John was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend whose life was a testament...
Robert (Bob) Emanuel Gamer
Mar 7, 2025
Robert Emanuel Gamer, affectionately known to many as Bob, passed away peacefully on March 7, 2025, in Kansas City, MO, at the age of 86. Born on April 26, 1938, in Chicago, IL, Bob led a life rich with intellectual pursuit, entrepreneurial spirit, and heartfelt dedication to his family and community.
A distinguished scholar, Bob earned his Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)...
Esther Bowers
Mar 7, 2025
Esther H. Bowers, beloved grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on March 7, 2025, in Olathe, Kansas, at the age of 102. Born on November 23, 1922, in Luverne, Minnesota, Esther lived a long and fulfilling life marked by love, laughter, and an unwavering spirit.
After completing secretarial school, Esther got a job working for the federal government. She moved...
George "Ray" Mills, Jr.
Mar 7, 2025
George R. "Ray" Mills Jr., a lifelong resident of Shawnee, Kansas passed away peacefully on March 7, 2025, at the age of 83. Born on February 25, 1942, in Kansas City, Ray dedicated his life to loving and providing for his family.
Ray was preceded in death by his beloved children, Mary, Melanie, and Tim, who he now joins in eternal...
Rick D. Tavis
Mar 7, 2025
Rick Tavis, 75, passed away on March 7th, 2025. He is survived by his spouse Rita Tavis; his brother Jim Tavis; his brother and sister-in-laws Bob and Reva Sparks, and Scott and Diedre Keeler; two nephews Robert Tavis and Luke Keeler; four nieces Jamie Adams, Shana Keeler, Mellissa Keeler, and Erin Keeler. Rick was an employee of the Marley Cooling...
Steve Weaver
Mar 6, 2025
Steven J. Weaver, born on July 23, 1961, in Kansas, passed away on March 6, 2025, at the age of 63. His passing leaves a profound sense of loss among those who knew and loved him.Steven was a man whose life was marked by simplicity and joy found in the company of his family and the tranquility of nature. He...
Helga Theoharis
Mar 5, 2025
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Helga Gretchen Theoharis on March 5th, 2025. Helga passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family. She was our beloved heart. Wife to Peter. Mom to Phaedra, Mark, and Helena. And Oma to Miles, Emily, Henry, Maggie, and Peter.
Born on September 15th, 1938 in Hamburg, Germany, she came...
Ricky Lee Haun
Mar 4, 2025
Ricky Lee Haun, 71, passed away on March 4, 2025, at his home in Shawnee, Kansas. Though he faced health challenges in recent years, his passing came as a shock to those who loved him. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
Rick was born May 26, 1953, in Orrville, Ohio, to Delmar and Edna (Keim) Haun. After...
Maurice D. McMullen
Mar 4, 2025
Maurice "Mac" D. McMullen, an inspiring and beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully from natural causes on March 4, 2025, in Merriam, Kansas, at the age of 94. Born in Orrick, Missouri, on September 19, 1930, Maurice led a remarkable life filled with dedication, love, and service.
Mac's journey began in Orrick, but his life's work took him...
John Reliford
Mar 1, 2025
John Reliford, born on August 25, 1936, passed away peacefully at the age of 88 on March 1, 2025, in Lenexa, Kansas, due to complications from Influenza and a difficult battle with Alzheimer's.
John grew up in the Kansas City area and was a proud graduate of Southwest High School (Kansas City, MO) and member of the Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity...
Elias Samuel Tinoco
Feb 28, 2025
With heavy hearts, we share the news of the passing of Elias Samuel Tinoco, who entered our lives far too soon and left us far too quickly.
At 22 weeks pregnant, Alexis went into labor prematurely. The medical team at KU Medical Center performed a surgical procedure to delay further dilation. Unfortunately, at 24 weeks, Alexis started having contractions once more,...
Cheryl Anne Parkhurst
Feb 27, 2025
Cheryl Anne Parkhurst, affectionately known as Chery, passed away peacefully on February 27, 2025, at Advent Hospital. Born on May 29, 1958, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, she graced this world with her presence for 66 years.Chery dedicated her professional life to serving others, most notably through her work as a hospital switchboard operator where she exhibited a genuine love and talent...
Bounliang Keomanyvong
Feb 27, 2025
Bounliang Keomanyvong, born on March 14, 1959, in Khammouane, Laos, passed away peacefully on February 27, 2025, in Kansas City, Kansas, at the age of 65 after a courageous battle with cancer.Bounliang worked as a custodian for the Raytown C-2 School District, where she was known as being reserved and kind. Outside of her professional life, she found joy in...
Robert "Bob" George Schalk
Feb 27, 2025
Robert George Schalk
May 26, 1933 - February 27, 2025
Robert (Bob) Schalk passed away on February 27, 2025 at the age of 91. He lived a long and colorful life. He spent most of his life in Lenexa, Shawnee, and lakes in Missouri and Arkansas. He and his wife Loris raised their four children in Shawnee and lived in the same...
Carroll Sliva
Feb 26, 2025
Carroll Lee Sliva, born October 27, 1956, in Omaha, NE, peacefully departed this world on February 26, 2025, at home in Shawnee, KS, at the age of 68. He leaves behind a legacy as rich as a Nebraska football game day.
Carroll grew up in Omaha and graduated from Millard High School. He married Jean Schoepke, “the luckiest woman in the...
Jeffrey Carter Jordan
Feb 26, 2025
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Jeffrey Carter Jordan, who departed this life on February 26, 2025. Born on May 13, 1953, in Longview, Texas, Jeff touched the lives of many with his kindness, generosity, and passion for life during his 71 years. He will be remembered for being a dedicated husband and father, his...
Paul Huff, Jr.
Feb 25, 2025
Paul was born on November 28, 1939 to Helen and Paul Huff, Sr. in Kansas City, Missouri. He grew up in the Shawnee, Kansas area helping his father and mother run the family businesses.
After graduating St. Joseph High School and attending college, Paul earned his Aeronautical Engineering degree while serving in the US Army from 1963 until 1965. Upon completing...
Trudy McGrath Rosner
Feb 23, 2025
Trudy McGrath Rosner, 84 (1940-2025)
Trudy was born in Kansas City, Kansas, the first child of Bill and Jerry McGrath. She was always the “alternate” mom for her 5 brothers. Not having a sister to do girl things with, she formed a bond with two cousins around her age on her father’s side. They became her lifetime sister cousins and a...
Kenneth "Scott" Mathews
Feb 20, 2025
Kenneth “Scott” Mathews – A Life of Quiet Strength and Kindness
Kenneth “Scott” Mathews, 59, passed away on February 20, 2025, in Westwood Hills, Kansas. He lived a life rooted in humility, kindness, and love, pursuing a quiet and simple life, always putting others before himself.
Scott was born on September 29, 1965, in Kansas City, Missouri. After graduating from Olathe South...
Constance Williams Ervin Andrews
Feb 20, 2025
Constance Williams Ervin Andrews of Lenexa Kansas passed away on February 20, 2025 at the age of 87.
Constance (Connie) was born in Kansas City, Missouri on August 29, 1937. Her childhood was split between time in Kansas City and Lenexa, Kansas with a permanent move to Lenexa in 1950. She was a proud member of the Haskin family, an original...