Aug 20, 2020

Beatrice Ventula Galton, or "Miss Bea" as she was affectionately called, passed peacefully in her sleep on August 20th, 2020 with her daughter at her side in Shawnee, Kansas.

Miss Bea was born in Honolulu, Hawaii on October 30th, 1932. She lived a very active and creative life as the seventh child out of eight born to...

Aug 18, 2020

Charlie VanBlarcum was born in Kansas City, MO in 1949 to parents Galen and Betty VanBlarcum. He graduated from North Kansas City High School in 1967. After that attended Penn Valley and in 1968 was drafted into the military. On the date of his enlistment he felt fortunate to get signed into the Navy Air where he was a...

Aug 17, 2020

Sharon Marie Incorvia, 62, Belton, MO passed away Monday, August 17, 2020 at her home.

Sharon was born Feb. 25, 1958 in Garfield Heights, OH to Eugene and Betty Jane McCabe. She was a registered nurse for 30 years. Serving in many different capacities in healthcare.

Sharon was preceded...

Aug 16, 2020

Lester Raymond "Ray" Gillespie, 74 of Basehor, KS, was called home to Heaven during a peaceful sleep on August 16, 2020.

An incredibly hard worker who dearly loved his family, Ray will be remembered as the kind of man who gave his wife the world, his children a guiding light, and his grandchildren a pool and go-kart...

Aug 15, 2020

Harry William “Bill” Penland, 84, of Prairie Village, Kansas, passed away on Saturday, August 15, 2020, in the comfort of his own home surrounded by his family.

Bill was born on August 9, 1936, in Fort Scott, Kansas, to Harry V. and Kathleen S. (Belshe) Penland.  Bill served his country in the Army National Guard...

Aug 15, 2020

George Thomas, 89, of Overland Park, KS passed away on August 15th, 2020. He was born on February 26th, 1931 in Pittsburg, KS to Albert and Lillie Thomas.  George was a member of Bethany Lutheran Church for over 50 years. He was enlisted in the US Navy during the Korean War from 1950 to 1954. George was preceded in...

Aug 15, 2020

Deanna Lou (Hett) Bruce of Lenexa, Kansas, formerly of McPherson and Kinsley, Kansas  passed away August 15, 2020 at the age of 72.

Born in Marion, Kansas on November 17, 1947, Deanna grew up in Canton, Kansas. She was a graduate of Canton High School. She met Clifford Bruce in Canton and the two were joined in...

Aug 13, 2020

Bernard (Ben) Anthony Zarda, 93, of Shawnee, Kansas passed away on Thursday, August 13th, 2020. He was at home and surrounded by family. A Mass of Christian burial at St. Joseph Catholic Church (11311 Johnson Dr., Shawnee, Kansas 66203) will take place on Monday, August 17th at 10:30 am. Social distancing and masks will be required. The family encourages...

Aug 13, 2020

Ed Blanton, 74, of Shawnee, KS died Aug. 13, 2020.  Ed was born June 26, 1946 in Kansas City, Kansas to Edward D. Blanton, Sr. and Alice Lucile Melon Blanton. He served in the US Air Force during the Viet Nam era. He worked as a machine operator for the city of Overland Park. He is survived...

Aug 11, 2020

Yvonne Hook, 91, passed away peacefully on August 11, 2020, at Kansas City Hospice House in Kansas City, Missouri.  On August 28, 1928, Yvonne was born in Kansas City, Kansas to Ray and Brooks True.  She graduated from Shawnee Mission High School in 1946 as valedictorian. On May 1, 1948 she married Wilbur Hook which began their joyful and...

Aug 9, 2020

Brandy Renee Potter, 27, of Shawnee, KS passed away August 9, 2020 surrounded by her family. Brandy was born May 3, 1993 in Kansas City, Missouri to Joseph Lee and Nichole Michelle Potter.

She is survived by her sister Brooke Potter, her sister's husband Michael Potter, her Grandparents, Toleta and Daniel Potter, her Grandmother, Diane Taft and...

Aug 6, 2020

Jocleta E. Johnson, 89, Olathe, KS passed away Wednesday, August 6, 2020.

Jocleta was born July 15, 1931 in Oklahoma City, OK to Clarence and Josephine Goens. She married Edward Johnson June 14, 1952 in Eureka Springs, AR.

Jocleta is preceded in death by her husband, Edward, on Sept....

Aug 6, 2020

Mike Deckard, a loving father, son, brother and life-long resident of Shawnee, KS, died unexpectedly on August 6, 2020 at the age of 55, while at home.

Mike is survived by his children; Brandon, Madison, and Dimitri, his parents; John and Beverly, and brother Matt.

Mike was...

Aug 5, 2020

Former Hastings, Nebraska resident Ruth A. (Dane) Boyle passed away August 5, 2020 at Hospice House in Shawnee Mission, Kansas.

Ruth was born November 26, 1928 to Martin and Tena (Hinrichs) Dane in Hastings, Nebraska. She overcame childhood polio and graduated from Glenvil High School in 1946. She worked at Hesteds, Nielson/Streeter Bakery, Hillcrest Garage...

Aug 5, 2020

Joseph "Joe" Spinelli, 82, of Edwardsville, KS passed away on August 5th, 2020. He was born on June 26th, 1938 in Port Chester, NY to Rosario & Rose Spinelli. Joe is preceded in death by his son Marc Spinelli, brother Ramond Seoane, and both his parents.  He is survived by his daughter Britt Spinelli and her husband Tim Fitzgerald,...

Aug 5, 2020

Georgine Margaret Halfmann, 100, of Shawnee, KS passed away Wednesday, August 5, 2020 at Brookdale Rosehill.

Georgine was born February 22, 1920 to the late William and Elizabeth Pagel in Fond du Lac, WI. She worked as a hairdresser for Mrs. Freund in her hometown for many years. On May 25, 1946, Georgine married Gerald...

Aug 4, 2020

David W. Greer, 54, of Basehor, KS passed away Tuesday, August 4th, 2020 at his home.

Dave was born May 12, 1966 to the late Luther Greer and Mildred Sampson in Poplarville, MS.  Dave chose a career in service of the United States Coast Guard. Dave assisted in rescue efforts for Hurricane Katrina and was...

Aug 3, 2020

Mary Cecilia Boyd 81, passed away Monday, August 3, 2020 after a long battle of ovarian cancer. All of her children were by her side.

Mary grew up on Strawberry Hill and lived in Merriam most of her life. She is proceded in death by her husband of 54 years, Thomas Boyd and son Michael McCarty. She...

Aug 2, 2020

Edward Henry Andreas (Ed) passed away on August 2, 2020 at his home in Overland Park, Kansas.

Edward was born on December 10, 1929 to John and Magdalene Andreas in Beatrice, Nebraska.  He had two older sisters (Katharine and Elizabeth) and two older brothers (John and William) and later was joined by a younger brother...

Aug 2, 2020

Thelma “Thel” Maze of Overland Park, passed away on Sunday, August 2nd, 2020. She was 93 years old.

Thel was born on January 17th, 1927 to Harold and Blanche (McElroy) Briney in Beloit, Kansas. Thel married David Haze, Jr. and raised a beautiful family together. She was a wonderful wife and mother, and prided herself in her...