Feb 11, 2014

Loving father and grandfather John Lee Yates, 86, passed away Tuesday, February 11, 2014, at his home in Overland Park.

John was born November 26, 1927, in St. Louis, Missouri, to Clarence Yates and Marie Middleton and was the oldest of three brothers. He graduated from Roosevelt High School and attended Washington University,...

Feb 11, 2014

Joseph E. Ryckert, age 82 passed away February 11, 2014 at Emeritus Senior Living in Overland Park, Kansas. Joseph was born March 29, 1931 in Lenexa, Kansas on the family farm to Florian V. and Sylvia E. Ryckert. Joseph owned and operated Ryckert's Market for many years. Joseph thoroughly enjoyed life, having a great love for his...

Feb 10, 2014

James "Jim" M. Conklin, 71, of Shawnee, Kansas,, passed away on Monday, February 10, 2014 in his home.

A life-time Kansas City resident, Jim was born in Kansas City, Kansas, on November 30, 1942. He graduated from Washington High School and later attended Emporia State University where he earned his Bachelor's degree. Although...

Feb 8, 2014

Virginia Krebs, distinguished public servant, Johnson County Community College's first employee and first trustee emeritus, passed away peacefully at the age of 94 on February 8, 2014.

"Mrs. Krebs dedicated her life to the education of children and adults throughout Johnson County," said Joe Sopcich, JCCC president. "She truly was a leader in...

Feb 7, 2014

Betty Jeanne Behne, 84, Shawnee KS died Friday, Feb. 7, 2014 in Shawnee, KS. She was born Aug. 1, 1929 to Callie and James Hames in Kansas City, MO. She worked for AT&T Long Distance after her high school graduation. She then married Bob Lewis in 1948. With love and patience, Betty raised two sons, and three...

Feb 7, 2014

Mable M. (VanLerberg) Creten, 93, lifelong Shawnee, Kansas resident passed away Friday, February 7, 2014 at her home.

Mable was born Dec. 21, 1920 to Aime and Maria (LeFevre) VanLerberg on the family farm at 65th and Neiman Road, Shawnee, Kansas. She was very proud of her Belgian heritage and a devoted lifetime member of St. Joseph...

Feb 4, 2014

Phyllis E. Smith, age 84 passed away February 4, 2014 at St. Joseph Medical Center in Kansas City, Missouri. Phyllis was born June 10, 1929 in Bucyrus, Kansas to Grover C. and Mary E. Hook. Phyllis is survived by her daughters; Denise Smith, Vicki Smith, sons; John, Steve, Phillip, and Larry Schweisberger, sisters; Dorothy, Lois, Rita, and...

Feb 4, 2014

Dr. Peter Hathaway (Pete), M.D., 82, of Merriam, KS passed away Tuesday, February 4, 2014. Dr. Hathaway was born on November 3, 1931 to Dr. John Seabury and Margaret Hathaway in Boston, Massachusetts.

He graduated from Harvard University in 1953 with a degree in biochemistry. After graduation he became a member of the United States Army where...

Feb 4, 2014

Jill Hodson, 52, of Lenexa, KS, passed away, Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2014 at Garden Terrace of Overland Park. Jill was born in Lawrence, KS, January 8, 1962. She attended DeSoto High School and worked for many years as a data systems specialist. She lived and loved her family’s farmstead in Lawrence where she enjoyed hosting many family...

Feb 3, 2014

Leonard A. "Andy" Anderson, 91, of Kansas City, MO, passed away Monday, February 03, 2014 at Freedom Pointe Assisted Living.

Leonard was born the oldest of 8 children, September 8, 1922 in Kansas City, Missouri to the late Mannie and Mary Etta Anderson and lived in the metro area all his life. Andy joined the...

Feb 3, 2014

Vera Louise Coyle, 85, of Shawnee, Kansas, passed away at Covenant Place in Lenexa, Kansas, on Monday, February 3, 2014.

Vera was born January 26, 1929, in Emporia, Kansas, the daughter of Lloyd and Irene Millard. Vera married the love of her life, Robert Evans Coyle at First Christian Church in Emporia, KS,...

Feb 3, 2014

Carol Ann Reilly, 74, of Shawnee, died Monday, February 03, 2014 at Shawnee Mission Medical Center.

Carol was born January 8, 1940 to the late Luciel & Frank Edward Carroll, Jr. in Leavenworth, Kansas. Carol graduated from St. Mary of the Plains High School in 1957. After high school she attended Creighton University for 2...

Feb 2, 2014

Rozanne Christine Liddy Gardner was born October 30, 1931 to Fred and Rozanne (Clinton) Liddy in Independence, Missouri. Christine (Chris) died on February 2, 2014, just hours before Super Bowl kickoff, in Sandy, Oregon, surrounded by her loving family.

Christine (Chris) graduated high school from Notre Dame de Sion, Kansas City, Missouri, attended...

Feb 2, 2014

Nathabhai Somdas Patel, loving father of four and a father figure to countless others, passed away on February 2, 2014 at 9:54PM at Shawnee Mission Medical Center in Shawnee, KS. The cause of death was natural related to respiratory failure resulting from pneumonia and underlying lung cancer.

Nathabhai was born and raised in Dangarwa. He...

Jan 31, 2014

Marjorie Marie East, 89, of Olathe, Kansas, passed away January 31, 2014. She was born March 29, 1924, in Kansas City, Kansas, to George W. and Winnie G. Dyche. She worked for many years in the housekeeping department of Shawnee Mission Medical Center.

Marjorie was preceded in death by her parents and her...

Jan 31, 2014

Melvin L. Bareiss, 79, passed away January 31, 2014, at Bickford of Overland Park.

Melvin was born February 17, 1934, in Netawaka, Kansas, to Percy and Ella Bareiss. He graduated from Kansas State University in 1955 with an Industrial Engineering Degree. He spent his career with TWA and farmed the family farm in...

Jan 31, 2014

Lorene M. Verstraete, 83, of Shawnee, Kansas, passed away January 31, 2014. She was born November 2, 1930, in Shawnee, Kansas, to Alois and Helena DeWitte. She attended St. Joseph grade school and high school graduating in 1948.

Lorene was united in marriage to Julius A. Verstraete on October 4, 1949....

Jan 30, 2014

Elizabeth "Betty" Pretz Hoehn McCray 87, passed away January 30, 2014 at Avonlea Cottage of Olathe. Betty was born May 26, 1926 in Kansas City, Missouri to William A. and Rose Mary Pretz. Betty was a loving mother and grandmother. She loved to bake, travel to Hawaii, shop and dance. Betty tap danced with Overland Park Dance...

Jan 30, 2014

Gerry Roberts, 80, of Shawnee, Kansas,, passed away, Thursday, January 30, 2014, at Kansas City Hospice House with her family at her side.

She was born in Kansas City, Kansas, and attended Blessed Sacrament Grade School and Ward High School. She was a longtime member of Christ the King Parish before moving to...

Jan 30, 2014

Cleda Fern White passed away peacefully at her home on January 30, 2014. She was born in La Cygne, Kansas, on October 11, 1935, to Fern and Elmer McClanahan. She married William Burton White on November 2, 1951. They recently celebrated 62 years of marriage. Together, they raised five sons and enjoyed their grandchildren and great-grandchild. Cleda...