Feb 28, 2018

Bonnie I Harsh, 89 years old, passed away February 28, 2018. Bonnie was born March 1, 1928 in Kansas City, Missouri to George and Marie Briggs. Bonnie is survived by her son, John Harsh. Bonnie was preceded in death by her parents and husband Carroll Harsh.

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Feb 27, 2018

John "Jack" Francis Kraft, 89 years old, passed away February 27, 2018 at his home surrounded by his family. Jack was born December 7, 1928 in Kansas City, Kansas to John and Frances Kraft.

Jack proudly made his living as a dairy/beef farmer with his brother Bill. Jack is survived by his loving...

Feb 26, 2018

Winifred Jean Steinmetz, 91, went home to be with the Lord February 26, 2018. Winnie was born Feb. 24, 1927 in Kansas City, KS to Nathan and Eugenia Shipley and spent her childhood in Paola and Shawnee. She graduated from Shawnee Mission Rural High School in 1944. Winnie married the love of her life, George J. Steinmetz,...

Feb 22, 2018

Ronald P. Gibeau, 92, Overland Park, KS passed away Thursday, Feb. 22, 2018 at the Shawnee Mission Medical Center, Merriam, KS.

Ronald was born Feb. 5, 1926 in Detroit, MI to Joseph and Bettie Gibeau. He was a veteran of the US Army Air Corp during WWII. He was an architect for many...

Feb 21, 2018

Rita Marie Green, 92, Lenexa, KS passed away Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2018 at Lakeview Village Care Center, Lenexa, KS.

Rita was born August 28, 1925 in Little Rock, AR to John and Theresa Hum, the second eldest of eleven children. She was an office manager for the James E. Green Insurance Agency until...

Feb 21, 2018

Kimberly Ellen Martinez , 58, passed away on February 21st, 2018.  She was born in Independence, MO on September 4, 1959 to Terry Wood and John Neiderland.

Kim was friendly, kind and fun-loving.  She was very giving and didn't know a stranger.  Her life centered around her family and friends.

She spent most of her...

Feb 20, 2018

David Abel, 69, of Merriam, KS passed away Tuesday, February 20, 2018 at the Kansas City Hospice House.

David was born January 26, 1949 to the late Chris and Anne Abel in Atlantic City, New Jersey.  He graduated from Turner High School in 1967.  Shortly after high school, David was drafted into the U.S. Army...

Feb 19, 2018

James David Davies, 82, Lenexa, KS passed away Monday, Feb. 19, 2018 at the Grand Canyon National Park, AZ.  He was a former member and homeowner of Lake Quivira before moving to Lakeview Village. He was an avid golfer, reader, and tech "wizard." He loved traveling anywhere around the world and to all 50 states.

Feb 18, 2018

Dorothy Mae Cook went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, February 18, 2018. She was born in Beeville, Texas on November 26, 1932 to Rudolph and Vivian Jacobs. She was the third of five daughters. Dorothy spent the first seven years of her life in Texas and then moved with her family to...

Feb 16, 2018

Donald E. Adkinson, 79, of Lenexa, KS, passed away on Feb. 16, 2018. He was born on Oct. 15, 1938, in Lane, KS. Don is preceded in death by his mother, Mildred Adkinson; siblings, Dale Adkinson, Pat Adkinson, Jean Mersman, and Lois Adams. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Patricia (Wolken) Adkinson; daughters, Carla...

Feb 14, 2018

Josephine L. Grigsby, 98, of Kansas City, KS, passed away on Feb. 14, 2018. She was born on Dec. 28, 1919, in Kansas City, MO, to Alfred and Caroline Cross. She is preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth Grigsby; son, Kerry Grigsby. Jo is survived by her children, Carole (Bob) Bozworth, Keith (Barb) Grigsby, Claudia (Mike)...

Feb 14, 2018

Cecil Keith "CK" Lott, 53, died February 14th, 2018 at Lawrence Memorial Hospital in Lawrence, Kansas. CK was born on April 26th, 1964 in Oklahoma City, OK to Alvin and Edna (Cartwright) Lott. He is preceded in death by his parents, brothers Alvin Gossett and Keneth Lott. CK is survived by his sons, Hatch Erin Lott and Austin Freeman,...

Feb 13, 2018

Ruth Marion Ridgway, 93, of Ottawa, IL, passed away on Tuesday, February 13, 2018. Born December 11, 1924, in Aurora, IL, she was the daughter of Charles and Florence Galor.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Richard B. Ridgway, parents, and sister, Arlene Vermeland. She is survived by son Galor Ridgway...

Feb 12, 2018

Joan Van Walleghem, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother passed away after a brief illness on February 12, 2018.

Joan was born October 28, 1931 to Carl and Audrey (Ketchum) Zimmer in Houston, Texas.  She married Vic Van Walleghem November 15, 1952 at Fort Bliss, in El Paso, Texas and moved to Shawnee,...

Feb 11, 2018

Frederick E. Doebbeling, 78 years old, passed away on February 11, 2018. Fred was born May 1, 1939 in Forest City, Missouri to Kenneth and Margaret Doebbeling. Fred graduated from Baker University. He worked for General Motors for 40 years. Fred is survived by his wife, Linda, daughter, Jennifer (Zachary) Roser, two grandchildren, Dylan and Ella Roser,...

Feb 11, 2018

Mary E. Morris, 86, passed away on February 11th, 2018. She was born on May 20th, 1931 in Everton, MO to Marvin and Rita Garton. Mary went to Ash Grove High School. She married Marion Morris on December 29th, 1947. Mary retired from the IRS after 30 years. Mary enjoyed spending time with her family. She was...

Feb 10, 2018

Claude M. Cornett, 81, of Kansas City, formerly of New Chicago, IN passed away Saturday, February 10, 2018 at the Brookdale at Rosehill.

Claude was born February 25, 1936 to the late Alberta and Bethel Cornett in Harlan County, KY.  Claude graduated from Evarts High School in 1954.  On April 5, 1956 Claude married Sylvia...

Feb 10, 2018

Wilma Dorothy Brockschmidt, 89 years old, passed away on February 10, 2018. Wilma was born February 22, 1928 in Cole Camp, Missouri to Frederick "Ed" and Emma Heisterberg.

Wilma was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend.  She had a cheerful disposition and fun-loving sense of humor.  Wilma always put the needs of...

Feb 9, 2018

Albert Patrick Teepen, 76, of Overland Park, passed away Friday, February 9th at Shawnee Mission Medical Center.

Albert was born August 16, 1941 to the late Eugene and Eulalia Teepen in Kansas City, MO.  Al was a lifelong Kansas City resident and graduated from Holy Trinity Catholic School in 1954. He was a Boy Scout while in school and obtained the rank...

Feb 7, 2018

Carl Emil Vandeputte, 93, of Shawnee, KS passed away Wednesday, February 7, 2018 at Shawnee Mission Medical Center.

Carl was born June 10, 1924 to the late Michael and Cecelia Vandeputte and was a life long resident of Shawnee, Kansas.  Carl enlisted in the US Army  after graduating from Shawnee Mission North high school in...