Albert Ray Heaton
May 16, 2024
Albert Ray Heaton, born August 19, 1926, in Veedersburg, Indiana, took his final flight to the heavens on May 16, 2024 in Olathe, Kansas at the age of 97. He passed away peacefully of natural causes.
Albert led a colorful life working as an airplane inspector at Boeing, managing a grocery store, selling insurance, and even owning...
Sally Lee Saum
May 16, 2024
Sally Lee Saum, born November 30, 1945, in Salina, Kansas, passed away on May 16, 2024, in Overland Park, Kansas at the age of 78. She courageously battled Dementia/Alzheimer’s disease the last several years.
Sally dedicated many years of her life to work, having been employed at Dillons Grocery Store, PTI, and Burns & McDonnell. Her true...
Frederick "Rick" Armour Russell
May 15, 2024
Frederick "Rick" Armour Russell, 70, of Olathe Kansas passed away surrounded by his loving family on May 15, 2024.
Rick was born September 21, 1953 in Iola Kansas to Herk and Ann Russell.
Rick grew up and attended school in Iola Kansas, graduating from Iola High School in 1971. He went on to earn a...
Betty Beem Cline
May 14, 2024
Betty Beem Cline, 99, of Merriam, Kansas died May 14, 2024 at Trustwell in Mission, Kansas under the care of Brighton Hospice. Betty was born in Meriden, Kansas August 5, 1924 to parents, Roy W. Beem Sr. and Marguerite Carden Beem. She was preceded in death by her husband Carl Cline, her parents, her brother Roy W. Beem Jr.,...
Shirley L. Hemenway
May 13, 2024
Shirley L. Hemenway, of Shawnee, Kansas, passed away peacefully and went to be with Jesus, her Lord and Savior, on May 13, 2024, at the age of 81 after a well-fought battle against Parkinson’s Disease. Shirley was born on November 2, 1942, in Brockton, Massachusetts. She was baptized into the Christian faith at First Evangelical Lutheran Church...
Ralph Christopher Long
May 12, 2024
Ralph C. Long, 94, a long-time resident of Overland Park, KS, passed away on May 12, 2024 at Silvercrest College View in Lenexa, KS where he resided for the past six years.
Ralph was born and raised on a farm in Bynumville, Missouri. He served as a United States Marine during the Korean War, 1952-1953. During most...
Jeremy Matthew O'Kane
May 11, 2024
Jeremy was born January 9th, 1974 in Kansas City, MO and passed away May 11th, 2024 in Shawnee, KS in the comfort of his home.
Jeremy lived in South Coffeyville, OK working for Vallis as a Press Operator and Cessna Aircraft as an Assembler, then moved to Amarillo, TX and built aircraft at BELL before returning back...
Henry Joseph Tomasic
May 11, 2024
Henry Joseph Tomasic, born on February 9, 2001, in Merriam, Kansas, passed away on May 11, 2024, in Lawrence, Kansas. He was a beloved son, brother, and friend to many, leaving behind cherished memories that will be forever treasured.
Henry, aged 23, touched the lives of those around him with his kind spirit and unwavering dedication. As...
Gerald Robert Vossen
May 11, 2024
Gerald (Jerry) Robert Vossen, 83, of Shawnee, KS passed away at his home on May 11, 2024.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Paul Richard Vossen and Mary Vossen (Verba) and brother Richard Paul Vossen.
He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Nancy Carole Vossen (Holliday); two sons, Dale Vossen (Jodi)...
Jordon "Don" D. Cole
May 10, 2024
Jordon Dale Cole, affectionately known as Don, passed away on May 10, 2024, in Kansas City, Kansas, at the age of 18. He was born on September 8, 2005, in El Paso, Texas. Jordon had a brief but impactful work experience at Panera Bread in 2022. Jordon will be remembered for his love of being surrounded by friends and...
Keith B. Fitzgerald
May 10, 2024
Keith Blane FitzGerald, born on April 27, 1954, in Kansas City, MO, peacefully passed away on May 10, 2024, in Lenexa, KS. He was 70 years old.
Keith devoted his career to the field of Aviation Engineering, showcasing his passion and expertise in all aspects of his work. Outside of his professional life, he found joy in...
David Lee Rutherford
May 9, 2024
David Rutherford, a beloved husband, father, grandfather and skilled craftsman, passed away
on May 9, 2024, in Kansas City, KS, at the age of 61. He was born on January 5, 1963, in
Vinita, OK, to his mother Eva and the late Walter Rutherford. David is survived by his loving wife
of 34...
Nayana Bharat Barot
May 8, 2024
Nayana Barot, affectionately known as Nayana Baa, left this world on May 8, 2024, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born on December 2, 1959, in Patan, India, and passed away in Kansas City, KS, at the age of 64.
Throughout her life, Nayana dedicated herself to the role of a devoted housemaker, pouring her...
Daniel David Potter
May 8, 2024
On the 8th of May, Daniel David Potter, widely known as Laz left this mortal plane.
After years of struggling with a body that was nearly always a hindrance to his dreams and wishes, he is now free from its bonds.
Daniel David Potter was born on March 12,...
Jean Ellis (Lowry) Fuller
May 8, 2024
Jean Ellis Lowry Fuller, age 83, of Kansas City, Missouri, sadly left on May 8th following an extended illness with Parkinson’s, and a stroke she had on June 8th, 2023.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter Fuller III on May 30th, 2006. She is survived by her daughter, Terie (Travis), her son, Jay (Kathy),...
Travis Scott Chapman
May 7, 2024
Travis Chapman, born on October 4, 1986, in Shawnee Kansas, passed away on May 7, 2024, at the age of 37 in his hometown of Shawnee Kansas due to complications of Neurofibromatosis type 2.
Travis was a beacon of strength and resilience, facing life's challenges with unwavering determination and a positive spirit. His passion for sports, particularly...
William Charles Lochman
May 5, 2024
William “Bill” Charles Lochman passed away Sunday, May 5, 2024. Bill was born September 5, 1941 in Kansas City, MO to parents Walton and Blanche (Brown) Lochman. He moved many times with his family growing up including Chicago, Wichita Falls, TX, Goodland, KS and Topeka, KS. He told the story on several occasions that he attended 8...
June D. Wilson
May 3, 2024
June D. Wilson, of Overland Park, Kansas, passed away peacefully on May 3, 2024, at the age of 99. She was born on November 16, 1924, in Kansas City, Kansas. June led a fulfilling life, leaving behind a legacy that will be cherished by all who knew her.
Throughout her career, June worked as a dedicated secretary...
Phyllis J. Howell
May 3, 2024
Phyllis J. Howell, 92, passed away on May 3, 2024 at her Lakewood Village residence.
A graveside service will be held at 10:00am, Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens, 701 N 94th St, Kansas City, KS 66112.
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Shawn Christopher Tillery
May 2, 2024
Shawn Christopher Tillery of Shawnee, Kansas passed away peacefully at home on May 2, 2024.
Private family services are being held.
Shawn was born in Kansas City, Missouri on August 10, 1974, the second son of Rick and Linda Tillery. His older brother, Travis, is almost 3 years older.
Shawn grew up in...