Sep 27, 2015

Mike Blasi, 62, of Merriam, KS, passed away of natural causes on Sunday, September 27, 2015.

Mike was born in St. Joseph, MO. He was employed by Frito Lay for the last 24 years and was an avid photographer. He was a simple man who was devoted to his wife, Cheryl; children, Courtney...

Sep 27, 2015

Shirley Ann Kerschen, 79, of Shawnee, formerly of Wichita, passed away Sunday, September 27, 2015 in the presence of her family. .

She is survived by her husband of 60 years, William L. Kerschen; daughters, Valarie Kerschen, Wichita, KS and Gina (Ron) Bratton, Shawnee, KS; granddaughters, Amanda (Gary) Knowles and Jessica Hays and five great grandchildren.

Sep 26, 2015

James “Jim” Michael Glenn, 69, of Highland, Kansas, passed away in his sleep on Saturday, September 26, 2015, after battling Alzheimer’s disease for several years. Jim was born August 23, 1946 in St. Joseph, Missouri, the oldest child of Leland and Hilda (Summers) Glenn. He graduated from Jefferson High School in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, in 1964. On January 14, 1967,...

Sep 25, 2015

Kenneth P. Baldwin, 88, of Lenexa, KS, passed away Friday, September 25, 2015 at his home.

Ken was born in Kansas City, MO. He served in the Navy during WWII and the Korean War and was a member of the American Legion. He graduated from Baker University in 1949 and was a member...

Sep 24, 2015

Patricia L. Lanker, 77, of Lenexa, KS passed away at home with her family by her side on Thursday September 24, 2015.

Patricia was born on December 3, 1937 in Kansas City, KS. She is survived by her husband John Lanker of 53 years, 2 daughters, 2 son in-laws, 2 grandsons and their...

Sep 23, 2015

Cynthia M. Pounds, 61, of Overland Park, KS, passed away, Wednesday, September 23, 2015 at her home surrounded by her family and close friends. A celebration of her life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions to St. Luke's Hospice.

Cyndi was born October 23,...

Sep 22, 2015

John Fred Kuykendall, 84, of Shawnee, KS, died, Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2015.

John was born in Cullman, AL. He served in the US Air Force and retired in 1971 after 20 years of service. He later worked as a custodian for the Shawnee Mission School District. He was also a vegetable farmer and...

Sep 22, 2015

Antoni "Toni" Diehl, MD, 90, of Lenexa, KS, passed away peacefully in his home with his family on Tuesday, Sept 22, 2015. He was born in Minneapolis, MN to Dr. Harold Diehl and Julia Diehl, and is survived by his loving wife of 67 years, Sybil; his sister, Annabelle Diehl Bush; his son, Paul Diehl and wife...

Sep 20, 2015

Ann M. Kost, 56, of Olathe, KS, passed away on Sept. 20th, 2015. She was preceded in death by her parents, James and Maxine Kost. Ann is survived by brothers; Tom (Jan) Kost, Ed (Vicki) Kost, sisters; Pat (Leroy) Thomas, Connie (Bill) Cook, Mary Jane Colbert, along with 12 nieces and nephews. Ann graduated from Shawnee Mission...

Sep 20, 2015

Sharon E. Corder, 71, of Olathe, KS, passed away in her sleep at home on Sunday, September 20, 2015. Graveside services will be held at a later date.

Sharon was born in Minneapolis, MN. She married Gary Corder in 1965 at Kearney, NE. He preceded her in death on August 5, 2013. She is survived by her...

Sep 19, 2015

Robert Earl Huffman, 87, died peacefully Saturday, Sept. 19, 2015. Bob was born in Atchison, KS to Herb and Frances Huffman. Bob worked 33 years for Milgram Food Stores and 10 years for Effingham Coop. He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Wilma Jean; children, Peggy (Allen) Fach, Lenexa, KS, Dale (Carol) Huffman, Lawrence, KS,...

Sep 19, 2015

Dr. William Volkert Oothout, Jr., 80, Overland Park, KS passed away Saturday, Sept. 19, 2015 at Research Medical Center, Kansas City, MO.

Dr. Oothout was born August 29, 1935 in New Bedford, MA to William V. and Agnes V Oothout. He graduated from Boston University and Kansas City School of Dentistry in 1964....

Sep 19, 2015

Steven B. Springer, 62, of Shawnee, Kansas, was a loving father and cherished friend.

He was born on July 4th, 1953, in Long Beach, California.

He graduated from Truman High School in Independence, Missouri in 1971. That same year he enlisted in the United States Navy, specializing as an electrician's mate, during the Vietnam War....

Sep 19, 2015

Fermon "Alan" Whistler, 59, of Roeland Park, KS passed away September 19th at his home. He was born July 22, 1956 in Manhattan, KS.

He is survived by his wife Rebecca Kathleen Smith; parents Bill and Jackie Whistler of Fairway, KS; brother, Jerry L. Whistler and wife LeeAnn of Lawrence, KS; sister Susan...

Sep 17, 2015

Phil W. Carl, 72, passed away Thursday, Sept. 17, 2015 at the Overland Park Regional Medical Center, Overland Park, KS.

Phil was born June 13, 1943 in Kansas City, MO to Wallace and Ethel Carl. He was a 1961 graduate of Bonner Springs High School. On August 12, 1965, Phil married Patricia Wolkey...

Sep 15, 2015

Marie Evelyn Rueschhoff, 88, of Sun City West AZ (formerly of Overland Park KS) fell asleep in the Lord September 15, 2015 following a brief illness. She was born January 16, 1927 in Chicago Ill. to Paul and Mary Gill. In 1949 she married her sweetheart Otto M. Rueschhoff. Marie was a loving and devoted wife and...

Sep 14, 2015

Maro Marguerite Arnold, 92, Shawnee, KS passed away Monday, Sept. 14, 2015 at Vintage Park, Baldwin City, KS.

Marguerite was born June 17, 1923 in Baldwin City, KS to Lloyd and Maro Storum. She was preceded in death by her husband, Merle K. Arnold on Oct. 31, 2000. Survivors include her son, Lynn Arnold and his wife,...

Sep 14, 2015

Phyllis Wells, 86, of Overland Park, KS died September 14, 2015, at the home.

Ms. Wells was born January 22, 1929, in Kansas City, Missouri. She retired from Lutz, Daily and Brain Consulting Engineers after 42 years of service to the company.

Ms. Wells is survived by four children, Frank Flink...

Sep 13, 2015

Russell Dean Miller passed peacefully, Sept. 13 at the Heritage of Overland Park. He was born May 23, 1929 in Pollock, Missouri to Leo Preston Miller and Thelma Ann Davis, both of Sullivan County, Missouri. They were married April 23, 1927. They had two children, Russell Dean and Shirley Jean Miller (Rulon). The family moved to Green...

Sep 12, 2015

Michael Eugene Burnley, 64, of Merriam, passed away Saturday, September 12, 2015 at Shawnee Mission Medical Center. He is preceded in death by his father Frank Burnley. Mike is survived by his loving wife, Bonnie of 45 years; his mother, Lois G. Burnley; 2 brothers, Ronald (Lisa) Burnley; Dennis (Debbie) Burnley; sister, Terrie Burnley; and many nieces, nephews and...