Jan 2, 2015

Edwin I. Minter, 86, passed away on January 2, 2015. He was born May 30, 1928 in Liberty Missouri to Edwin and Mary Minter. In his youth he moved to Rosedale, Kansas working as car hop at the Rosedale BBQ for 10 cents an hour. He graduated from Rosedale High School where he starred in football, track...

Jan 1, 2015

Ernestine Ayers Irvine, 94, of Shawnee, KS passed away Jan. 1, 2015. She was born Jan. 11, 1920 in Trenton, MO to John Ernest and Maud Lillian Ayers. She attended elementary school in Altamont, MO and then Kansas City, MO. She graduated from Northeast High School, Kansas City, MO in 1937. She then attended the University of...

Jan 1, 2015

William (Bill) Leonard Knapp Sr., 88, of Roeland Park, Kansas, died peacefully with his daughters Lucy and Clara at his side on January 1, 2015.

Bill was born in Kansas City, Missouri, on March 12, 1926. He joined the Merchant Marines on December 7, 1943 and served honorably until the end of World War II. He remained...

Dec 31, 2014

Flem Cheatham, Sr., 93, of Shawnee, KS, our loving father, grandfather, and great grandfather, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Wednesday, December 31, 2014 at Covenant Place of Lenexa.

Flem was born May 24, 1921 in Lewisburg, TN to Gideon and Cofie Cheatham and spent most of his life in...

Dec 31, 2014

Ellen Louise Paul Harmon 85, Merriam, KS surrounded by her family transitioned peacefully from life to light on December 31, 2014.

Louise was born February 18, 1929. Graduated from Ottawa High School and later became a K-State Wild Cat. She retired from the Turner School District Special Education Department in 1997.

Dec 31, 2014

Kathy Thompson-Rausch, 53, Olathe, KS passed away Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2014 at the Olathe Hospice House, Olathe, KS.

Kathy was born Feb. 16, 1961 in Kansas City, MO to Joseph Patrick and Rosemary Glynn. She was a graduate of Bishop Miege High School and Emporia State University. She was employed with Sprint for...

Dec 30, 2014

Margaret Seck, 96, of Overland Park, Kansas, passed away December 30, 2014.

Born Margaret Neuberger in Ellis, Kansas, June 23rd, 1918, she grew up in Kansas and Minnesota. Margaret was preceded in death by her husband Gilbert Seck, two brothers, Frank and Bill, two sisters Eleanor and Betty, and daughter Donna. Survivors include sons; David, Karl, and...

Dec 30, 2014

Doris Joanne Goulding, 84 passed away on Tuesday, December 30, 2014 at KU Medical Center surrounded by her loving family.

Joanne was born at home on August 24, 1930, in the Rosedale neighborhood of Kansas City, Kansas, to Martin and Nellie Leavell. She graduated from Rosedale High School in 1948 with National Honor Society membership. After high...

Dec 30, 2014

Lloyd E.C. Thomas passed away peacefully at St Lukes Hospice House on December 30, 2014. Lloyd was born July 2nd 1929 to Murvin and Leora (Selby) Thomas in Kansas City Mo. Lloyd leaves behind his wife of 65 years Mary Ann (Helm) Thomas, son Bob Thomas ( Jan) of Fort Wayne In, grand children Angie Montgomery (Dustin)...

Dec 28, 2014

Jennifer A. Motzkus, 60, Shawnee, KS passed away Sunday, Dec. 28, 2014at the Shawnee Mission Medical Center, Merriam, KS.

Jennifer was born Oct. 8, 1954 in Kansas City, MO to Joseph and Eunice Korb. She earned a bachelor's degree from Kansas State University. Jennifer was employed at Farmers Insurance Company for over 30...

Dec 27, 2014

David Conrad Widmer, 64, of Shawnee, passed away Saturday, December 27, 2014 at his home.

David was born January 18, 1950 to the late Harold and Sarah Widmer in Kansas City, Kansas. David was an avid outdoorsman, he loved hunting, fishing and archery. He enjoyed barbequing and cooked the world's best crappie. In his younger...

Dec 25, 2014

Della Faye Readnour, 83, of Shawnee, formerly of Topeka, KS, passed away Thursday, December 25, 2014 at Brookdale of Shawnee.

Della was born November 23, 1931 to the late Herman and Hazel Gibson in Wichita, KS. Della had a long career as a purchasing agent for the BNSF railroad. She enjoyed traveling, playing cards, and...

Dec 25, 2014

Cindy Lee Walker-Wood from Austin, Texas passed away on Wednesday 25th December 2014. Cindy was born on August 2, 1964 in Kansas City, MO. to Judith Kay (Favrow) Walker and Earl J. Walker. She is preceded in death by her Mother. Survived by her husband Jeffrey Wood from Austin, Texas and two sons Wesley and Steven Coker...

Dec 25, 2014

Karen Susan Pearson, 59, of Merriam, Kansas passed away Wednesday, December 25 at Olathe Medical Center. Karen was born February 3, 1955 to the late William and Mathilde Pearson in Kansas City, Kansas. She graduated from Shawnee Mission Northwest in 1971. Karen earned a degree as a Registered Nurse from St. Luke's School of Nursing and continued her education...

Dec 24, 2014

Dennis Alexander Matthews passed away on Christmas Eve, 2014, at the very young age of 56. His departure from us is totally unexpected.

Dennis was the son of a career Army man; David, his father was a master sergeant who retired after 27 years of service. His mother, Dolores, was from Junction City. Dennis was...

Dec 23, 2014

Gary Romel Mitchell, born March 16th,1957 went to be with the Lord Dec. 23rd,2014.

Born in Radford Va. He is the son of Peggy and Arthur Meadows and James (Jimmy) Mitchell. He is survived by wife Rosalind Mitchell,Overland Park,KS.,3 daughters Attilah Mitchell of Radford, VA, Gina Munoz of LaMirada,CA, Korshina Gibson of Denver,Co. six grandchildren,...

Dec 23, 2014

Edna L. Van Hoet of Shawnee, KS, died the 23rd of December, 2014 at Shawnee Gardens in Shawnee, KS.

Edna was born July 26, 1923 in southern Iowa and grew up in that area. She graduated from Sheridan High School, Sheridan, MO in 1941. After graduation, she came to Kansas City and attended...

Dec 21, 2014

Forrest A. Macaulay "Miracle Man", 69, passed away on December 21, 2014. He was born August 17, 1945 in Denver Colorado to Donald and Margaret Macaulay. Forrest is survived by his wife Jo Ann, daughter, Jennifer (Thomas Wilson) Garcia, son, Mark (Terri) Macaulay, grandchildren; Brittany (John Jr.) Beach, Katy (Edgar) Hernandez, Jami (Colby) Benham, Joshua (Courtney) Garcia,...

Dec 20, 2014

Stella Catherine Zalenski, 91, passed away on December 20, 2014. She was born December 8, 1923 in Jersey City, New Jersey. Stella is survived by her five children; Raymond F. (Cinde) Zalenski of Florida, Robert J. (Beth) Zalenski of Illinois, Leonard J. (Susan) Zalenski of Kansas, Patricia A. (Clyde) Ernst of Missouri, Karen L. (Tom) Pedrick of...

Dec 19, 2014

Willa Mae Breitenstein 88, passed away on December 19, 2014. She was born November 18, 1926 in Hickory City, Missouri to James and Elizabeth Braden. Willa is survived by her husband, James, son, Jerry Pretz, daughter, Judith Marler, grandchildren; Brian Marler, Bob Pretz, Staci Gulick, Liz Bushman, Misty Stouder, Travis Pretz, fifteen great-grandchildren, three great great-grandchildren, brother,...