John R. Winters

May 3, 2017

John Robert Winters, 65, Gladstone, MO (formerly of St. Joseph, MO) passed away Wednesday, May 3, 2017 at North Kansas City Hospital, North Kansas City, MO.  John was born Oct. 19, 1951 in Kansas City, MO to Clark and Elsie Winters. He worked in retail sales for many years, receiving many awards. He was an avid fisherman, sports fan...

Diane Marie Garrett

May 2, 2017

Diane M. Garrett, 56, of Olathe, passed away Tuesday, May 2, 2017 at her home.  Diane was born August 19, 1960 in Kansas City, Missouri to Mary Catherine (O'Connor) and Charles Garrett.  She was a longtime Shawnee resident, and graduated from St. Joseph High School in 1978.  After high school, Diane attended St. Mary of the Plain College and...

Gary Lee Williams

May 2, 2017

Gary Lee Williams, 57, of Independence, MO, went to eternity on May 2, 2017. He was born in San Diego, CA on June 17th, 1959 to Larry and Judy Williams. Gary loved people no matter their ethnicity, nationality, or social status. He did not know a stranger and was always willing to help others. Attending two churches in Kansas...

Sheryl L. Kennett

May 2, 2017

Sheryl L. Kennett, 71, passed away on May 2, 2017 at St. Luke's Hospice House in Kansas City, MO. She was born on March 26th, 1946 to Glynn and Lola Hull in Oskaloosa, Iowa.  She is survived by her loving husband of 40 years, Raymond Kennett; father, Glynn Hull; daughters, Melissa Johnson, Julie Ramirez, Michelle Kennett; son, Aaron (Tracee)...

Patsy A. Fromholtz

Apr 30, 2017

Patsy A. Fromholtz, 83, Shawnee, KS passed away Sunday, April 30, 2017 at her home. Patsy was born Jan. 29, 1934 in Foster, MO to Herman and Mildred Miller. At an early age, Patsy lost her mother, which made family including children, grandchildren and great grandchildren the primary focus of her life. On Jan. 29, 1955 Patsy...

Michelle Lynne Reisen

Apr 27, 2017

Michelle Lynne Harrison -Reisen, 53, passed away Thursday, April 27, 2017, peacefully in her sleep at her residence. Michelle was born May 17, 1963 in Downey, California to Russel and Sharon Harrison. Survivors include her husband/soulmate, Myron, mother, Sharon Harrison, children; Lorenzo (Valerie) Lopez, Zachary (Betzy) Harrison, Falon Harrison, Peyton Harrison, Maeve Reisen, and Eavan Reisen. Michelle...

Albert J. Soetaert Sr.

Apr 26, 2017

Albert (Bert) J. Soetaert Sr., 92, passed away Wednesday, April 26, 2017, at Villa St. Francis Nursing Home.  Bert was born February 9, 1925 in Kansas City, Missouri to Louis and Emma Soetaert.  Survivors include his wife, Dorothy, children; Jim (Jan) Soetaert, Diane (Jim) Klempnauer, Mary (Bruce) Baumgartner, Bob Soetaert, daughter-in-law, Tammy Soetaert, seven grandchildren, and five great- grandchildren....

Janet M. Green

Apr 25, 2017

Janet M. Green, 75, passed away Tuesday, April 25, 2017, at Delmar Gardens of Lenexa. Janet was born July 31, 1941 in Kansas City, Kansas to Leslie and Velma Lovett.  Survivors include her husband, Paul, children; Paul (Terri) Green II, Melissa (Drew) Magwire, Margo (Bryan) Bolding; six grandchildren, Corey and Kathrine Green, Daniel Magwire, Keeton and Adam...

C. Elsie Casaert

Apr 24, 2017

Elsie Casaert, 100, of Overland Park, KS, passed away, Monday, April 24, 2017.

Elsie was born in Lenexa on July 26, 1916 to George and Mary Lust Gast. She worked on the family dairy until her marriage to Philemon Casaert in 1952. They operated a truck farm and greenhouse until their retirement in...

Rev. Garrett A. Herwich

Apr 24, 2017

Rev. Garrett A. Herwich, 80, went home to be with the Lord April 24, 2017, at The University of Kansas Medical Center. He was born in Kalamazoo, Michigan October 6, 1936, to Remmert and Helen Herwich. He graduated from Athens (MI) High School, Grand Rapids (MI) School of the Bible and Music, and Calvary Bible College, Kansas...

Thomas L. Wright

Apr 23, 2017

Thomas Lynn Wright, 76, of Blue Springs, Missouri, passed away on April 23, 2017.  Tom is survived by his daughter, Stacey Lynn (Todd) Parker of Lenexa, KS, grandchildren, Brady, Adam and Hannah and his beloved sister, Sharon Wright Beisser of Venice, FL. Tom was an Army veteran whom loved fishing and took great pride in his annual vegetable garden....

Karen K. Smith

Apr 22, 2017

Karen K. Smith, 74, of Olathe, KS, passed away peacefully, surrounded by loving family on April 22, 2017.

Karen was born August 31, 1942, in Conway, IA.  She graduated from Clearfield High School in Clearfield, IA.  After graduation, she married David E. Smith of Conway, IA, on September 4, 1960.  They had two...

Betty Jane Mcconnell

Apr 22, 2017

Betty Jane McConnell, 79, died peacefully on Saturday, April 22nd, 2017, in her Mission, Kansas home of 48 years.    Born on March 6th, 1938, in Rapid City, South Dakota, Jane was a devoted wife to her beloved husband, Howard McConnell (b.1936 d.1998),  a loving Mother to her sons, Dan, Doug and Shawn McConnell, an amazing Grandmother to Max, Elisabeth and...

Donald Gilbert Sylvester

Apr 18, 2017

Donald Gilbert Sylvester, 83, Kansas City, MO passed away Tuesday, April 18, 2017 at the VA Medical Center, Kansas City, MO.

Don was born Feb. 1, 1934 in Kansas City, MO. He was a veteran of the US Marine Corps during the Korean Conflict. He worked in maintenance with the Southland Corp., retiring...

Helen Marie Holmes

Apr 18, 2017

Helen M. Holmes, 81, Lenexa, KS passed away Tuesday, April 18, 2017 at her home.

Helen was born Nov. 14, 1935 in Kansas City, KS to John and Helen Holmes. She was preceded in death by her parents and sister, Judy McKearney. Survivors include her sister, Donna Spicer, New Baden, IL and John...

Ronald F. True

Apr 17, 2017

Ronald passed away surrounded by family and friends April 17, 2017 at the Olathe Hospice House.

Ronald Francis True was born October 25, 1928 in Kansas City, Kansas and lived his entire life in Merriam, Kansas.  Ronald married Dora Ann Hall, the love of his life for 67 years, on June 16, 1950.  He served...

Betty Ruth Cansler

Apr 15, 2017

Betty Ruth Cansler, 91, of Shawnee, KS passed away April 15, 2017 surrounded by her children.

Betty was born July 28, 1925 in Kansas City, MO to Conn and Stella Blythe. From an early age, she had a love for music and dance, eventually playing the piano for her church and various other events and teaching and performing...

Jerry Wilhelmi

Apr 15, 2017

Jerry Wilhelmi, 90, of Mission, Ks, passed away, Saturday, April 15, 2017. The Mass of Christian Burial will 10 a.m., Monday at St. Pius X Catholic Church with burial in Resurrection Cemetery.

Jerry was born in Joliet, IL. He was a Navy Veteran of WWII.

He is survived by his wife, Donna, six children, and...

Amy S. Presler

Apr 12, 2017

Amy S. (Echelmeyer) Presler, 40, of Raytown, MO, passed away on April 12, 2017. She was born in Raytown, MO, on October 9, 1976, to Ron and Mary Echelmeyer. She is preceded in death by her parents. Amy is survived by her husband, Marcus Presler Jr.; children, Taylor Echelmeyer, James Underwood, Marissa Presler, Libbi Gowans, Rayven Presler, Marcus Presler...

Monica Cordell

Apr 11, 2017

Monica Cordell passed away suddenly on April 11th, 2017. She was a beloved mother, daughter, sister, and friend. Monica was born on December 28th, 1962 to Dale and Kathleen Graham. She is survived by her daughter, Sarah Cordell, mother, Kathleen Graham, and Sister, Gina McVey.

Visitation will be 10:30-11:00 a.m. followed by a memorial service...