Sep 19, 2014

Spencer “Corky” Shields, age 82, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, September 19, 2014 surrounded by his loving family.

Corky was a truck driver for CKC, Manley and CF truck lines. He retired in 1994 after 32 years. Corky was not the type of person to sit around the...

Sep 18, 2014

Elizabeth A. Mann passed away at Lakeview Village Care Center on September 18, 2014. She was 87 years old. Elizabeth Ann Olin was born on August 21, 1927 in Kansas City, Kansas, the youngest of the four children of Gust A. and Ruth Marie Magnuson Olin. A lifelong resident of the Kansas City area, Elizabeth graduated from...

Sep 18, 2014

Joanne F. Craft, 83, of Overland Park, KS, passed away, September 18, 2014 surrounded by family and friends. She is preceded in death by her husband, Ray Craft, Jr. and daughter-in-law, Linda Craft. She leaves behind her brother, George Grenrood; four children, Raymond Craft, III and wife, Sydney, Dan Craft, Rosie Riordan and husband, Kevin, Kay Laurent and husband...

Sep 16, 2014

Charles (Jack) Everett Magruder passed away on September 16th at his home.

He is survived by his wife of 59 years Arlene (Hobbs) Magruder; son Dr. Charles D. Magruder (Linda); three grandchildren Sarah Magruder Teves (Alfonso), Daniel Magruder (Meghan) and Michael Magruder; great grandson Gabriel; sister Joyce; nieces and nephews. The family wishes...

Sep 13, 2014

John C. “Woody” Woodman, 88, of Overland Park, KS passed away Sept. 13, 2014. He was born July 11, 1926 to John and Lena Woodman. He served in the US Navy during WWII. And worked for KCP&L for over 50 years. John is survived by his wife Linda Woodman, daughter Christa Fisher, daughter Stephanie Million, and grandchildren;...

Sep 10, 2014

Linda J. Foster, 71, of Shawnee, KS passed away peacefully Sept. 10, 2014 at Sweet Life of Shawnee. Linda was born Sept. 1, 1943 in Memphis, TN to Walter L. and Mary Ruth (Sutton) Czirr. She lived most of her life in the Kansas City area and was a graduate of Turner High School. She worked most...

Sep 9, 2014

Mrs. Betty J. Neeley, 90, Lenexa, KS, passed away on Tuesday, September 9, 2014. She was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth G. Neeley and a grandson. Betty was a loving and caring wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She is survived by her three children, Linda Moorehead, Karen Belot, Bruce Neeley, and their families.

Sep 9, 2014

Barbara Neufeld, 80, passed away September 9 at her home in Mission, KS. Barbara was born on April 23, 1934 in Newton, KS to Leo and Mildred Haury Brandt. She went to Newton High School and graduated from Denver University with a degree in Elementary Education. Barbara was married to Edgar Neufeld on August 31, 1954; they...

Sep 9, 2014

Scott Ramel, 31 of Shawnee, KS passed away Sept. 9, 2014 after an accident at home. He was born April 8, 1983 in Kansas City, MO to Dave & Lee Ann Ramel. He graduated from SMNW in 2002. He enjoyed the outdoors, fishing, and cooking, especially barbequing. Scott was an Eagle Scout. He was very skilled with...

Sep 8, 2014

Husband. Soldier. Friend. Grandpa. Roles lovingly exemplified through our family patriarch, John Michael Farnsworth, born May 2, 1921 in Warrensburg, MO, who entered eternal life on Monday evening, September 8, 2014, at the age of 93. His legacy is carried on by his loving wife of 70 years, Mary, and children Michael (Jan), Gary (Bonnie), Ron (Teresa),...

Sep 7, 2014

Harry E. Deringer, 87, Shawnee, KS passed away Sunday, Sept. 7, 2014 at the Medicalodge, Frontenac, KS. Harry was born April 25, 1927 in Kansas City, KS to Dan and Bell Deringer. He was a veteran of the US Navy during the WWII. Following his honorable discharge from the Navy, Harry started working at Colgate-Palmolive Co. in...

Sep 7, 2014

Ann Straka, Lenexa, Kansas, age 96, died Sunday, September 7, 2014, at Kansas City Hospice House. Ann was born November 26, 1917, in Western Pennsylvania, third oldest of the eight children of George and Elizabeth (Checkon) Straka. In 1941 the family moved to northern New Jersey where Ann began working for the then New Jersey Bell Telephone Co., which after...

Sep 5, 2014

Barbara Baier Nicks passed away peacefully with her family at her side on September 5, 2014 in Shawnee, KS.

Barbara was born on June 21, 1925 to Delia Caenen Baier and Michael J. Baier. She was a lifetime member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and attended both the grade...

Sep 5, 2014

Mary E. VanLerberg, 88, of Shawnee passed away September 5, 2014 at her home surrounded by those who loved her. She was born on April 4, 1926, the eldest of two children to Paul and Mary (Strobbe) Johnson. Mary was a woman who was devoted to her family. Her husband, children and grandchildren were the center of her world...

Sep 5, 2014

Cindy Kirk Zimmermann, 56, passed away Friday, September 5, 2014. Cindy was born July 4, 1958 in Shawnee, Kansas to Richard and Ella Rae Kirk. Cindy lived in Shawnee, Mesa, Chicago, and Scottsdale. Cindy was a graduate of Roosevelt University in Chicago, Illinois. She worked as a sales representative for the medical and dental industry, a business...

Sep 4, 2014

"Tino" Ortego Sr., 91, of KCK passed away Thursday, September 4, 2014 surround by loved ones. He was proceeded by his wife Jessie Ortego and his two sons "Junior" and Jerry Ortego. He is survived by his brother and two sisters, daughters Nancy Parker and Valerie Harrell, grand children, and great grand children.

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Sep 4, 2014

Marie Agatha (Merl) Lafferty, 98, passed away Sept. 4, 2014.

Marie was feisty, fiercely independent, whip smart and witty to the end. She was focused on family and filled with faith. She had a curiosity for all that life had to offer and was always intrigued by the latest technologies. Marie's hospitable nature meant no...

Sep 3, 2014

Erlene J. Henik, 86, of Shawnee, passed away Wednesday, September 3, 2014 at Sharon Lane Nursing Home.

Erlene was born January 26, 1928 in Kansas City, Kansas. She graduated from Central High School in 1946. After graduation, she attended St. Joseph School of Nursing. On May 20th, 1950 she married Fred Henik in Kansas City,...

Sep 3, 2014

Viola L. Allen, 91, of Mission passed away Wednesday, September 3, 2014 at the University of Kansas Hospital.

Viola was born January 22, 1923 to the late Fred and Hattie Wetzel in Kiel, Wisconsin. On December 10, 1951, Viola married the love of her life, Glenn, in Kiel, Wisconsin. She is preceded in death by...

Sep 2, 2014

Tracy I. LaForge, 91, of Shawnee, KS passed away Sept. 2, 2014. He was born July 6, 1923 in Falls City, NE to Tracy and Minnie (Metzger) LaForge. He served in the US Navy during WWII and worked as a Locomotive Foreman for Union Pacific. He was united in marriage to Anna Lucas on July 10, 1943....