Mar 21, 2024

Elliot Lawrence Hersh, age 76, of Overland Park, Kansas, passed away on March 21, 2024. He was born on September 26, 1947, in Kansas City, Missouri.

Elliot dedicated 33 years of his life to working at Black & Veatch as a Security Officer, a job he cherished deeply. His interests ranged from Christian Movies to Civil War...

Mar 18, 2024

If Polly McCollam was nearby, you would likely have heard her characteristic and infectious laugh before you would have seen her. Ever the rascal, Polly leveraged her quick wit and humor to brighten our lives and to keep those around her laughing right along with her.

Polly Ann McCollam (nee Owens) was born...

Mar 17, 2024

Kathleen Patricia Hall, born on April 23, 1925, in Kansas City, MO, peacefully passed away on March 17, 2024, at Menorah Medical Center in Overland Park, KS. She was 98 years old.

Kathleen dedicated her life to being a loving Homemaker and raised 7 children on a mechanic's pay. She found joy in the simplicity of life...

Mar 14, 2024

Frances Olene Wait Jones, 88, passed away Thursday Evening {March 14, 2024} at Riverbend Post Acute Rehabilitation. She was born Oct. 19, 1935, to Ola Anders Wait and Wilbur Francis Wait in Kirksville, MO. She was married to Gerald L. Jones Dec. 23rd , 1956, where they called home through 2002.

Surviving Frances are her daughter, Angelia...

Mar 13, 2024

Steven Joseph Brocker, 56, of Shawnee, Kansas passed away on March 13, 2024 at St. Luke’s on the Plaza.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 am, Thursday, March 21, 2024 at St. Joseph Catholic Church with a visitation starting at 9:30 am. A rosary will be prayed at 10:30 am; burial will be at Pleasant View...

Mar 12, 2024

Donald Richard Keller, also known as Don or Gpa, passed away on March 12, 2024, at the age of 63. He was born on August 12, 1960, in St. Louis, MO, and breathed his last in Overland Park, KS, due to natural causes.

Throughout his life, Donald dedicated almost 20 years to managing Goodyear Tire in Downtown...

Mar 9, 2024

Mr. Eugene Keith Dunn (Keith), beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, peacefully passed away in his sleep on March 9, 2024, in Shawnee, Kansas. He was born on April 19, 1937, in Kenosha, Wisconsin. Keith was 86 years old at the time of his passing.

Keith graduated from Baker University in 1958 with a degree in...

Mar 8, 2024

Judy E. Yeager, peacefully passed away on March 8, 2024, in Overland Park, Kansas. She was born Judith E. Han on July 16, 1943, in Wichita, Kansas. Judy was 80 years old at the time of her passing.

Judy dedicated her life to serving others through her work as a Teacher and Bookkeeper. Her passion for education...

Mar 8, 2024

Dennis Pagacz passed away on March 8, 2024. He was born on November 13, 1955 in Kansas City, KS to parents Rosemary O’Grady Pagacz (Vesel) and Stephen Pagacz. Dennis attended Bishop Ward High School, graduating in 1973.

After being introduced by mutual friends in 1977, Dennis married the smoke show, Connie Cook, in 1980. She was at...

Mar 8, 2024

Betty Jean Elliott passed away peacefully on March 8, 2024.  She was just short of her one hundredth birthday. She was fortunate to be healthy both physically and mentally, until her last few months.  She lived at Santa Marta Senior Living Community for the past 6 years where she made many close friends and found great support for her...

Mar 5, 2024

Norma Jeane Padgett (Jeannie), age 75, passed away peacefully on March 5, 2024, at home in Shawnee, Kansas. She was born on March 2nd, in Kansas City, Kansas to Lois and Norman Laster. She was a seventh generation Arkansan. She was proud of her family ancestry, and you would often find her discussing it in conversation.

Jeannie...

Mar 5, 2024

Paula J Collins, 67, of Shawnee, KS, passed away peacefully on March 5, 2024 at Advent Health. She was born on July 1, 1956, in Terra Haute, Indiana, to Robert Wallace and Mary Francis Carter Graham. Paula is preceded in death by her loving husband Edwin, parents Robert and Mary, and siblings Gayle Garcia and Gordon Graham. She is...

Mar 3, 2024

Brian Keith Steiner, 54, of Olathe, KS, unexpectedly passed away on Sunday, March 3, 2024.

Born in Great Bend, Brian was the beloved son of John Charles Steiner and the late JoAnn Marie Steiner. He took pride in earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in Architecture from Kansas State University. Over a remarkable 23-year career, Brian dedicated...

Feb 27, 2024

In Loving Memory of Mike "The Tech Wizard" Chism

Mike Chism, beloved husband, father, brother, and friend, passed away unexpectedly on February 27, 2024, in Kansas City, MO, at the age of 51. Born on December 29, 1972, in Fredonia, KS, Mike lived a vibrant and fulfilling life that touched the hearts of many.

Mike's...

Feb 26, 2024

In loving memory of Mckenna Adrian Royer of Shawnee Ks. Born September 9, 2012 in Columbia Missouri went to be with the lord on February 26, 2024. Taken too soon, she was always brave and strong during her battle with highly aggressive, pediatric, brain cancer. She was an amazing daughter, sister, most of all a friend to so many....

Feb 26, 2024

Independence, Missouri - Betty M. Brumble, 89, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, February 26, 2024. Betty was born on May 8, 1934, to William H. and Dessie M. (Wyrick) Fritchey in Seneca, Missouri.

Betty dedicated many years of her life to service, retiring from the Wyandotte County Courthouse where she served as an Administrative...

Feb 25, 2024

James Joseph Nolan, 90, Shawnee, KS passed away Sunday, Feb. 25, 2024, at Merriam Gardens, Merriam, KS. Visitation will be 6-8:00 pm, Friday, March 1 at the Amos Family Funeral Home, where a Rosary Recitation will be at 6:00 pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 am Saturday, March 2, at the St. Joseph Catholic Church;...

Feb 25, 2024

Alice M. Smreker, 89, of Shawnee, Kansas, died on February 25, 2024. She was born in Hartman, Arkansas, on March 3, 1934 to Louis A. and Marie (Cremer) Smreker.

She graduated from Hartman High School in 1954. Alice was employed at Western Auto before retiring as a manicurist.

She is preceded in death by her...

Feb 24, 2024

John W. Zimmer, known affectionately as Big Zimm, passed away on February 28, 2024, in Kansas City, Kansas, after a courageous battle with Pancreatic Cancer. Born on April 21, 1972, in Des Moines, Iowa, he lived a life filled with love, laughter, and cherished moments.

Big Zimm was a dedicated Banker who found joy in spending time...

Feb 24, 2024

Martha Mae “Peggy” Beaman (nee Morton), 78, of Shawnee, Kansas, passed away surrounded by family on February 24, 2024.

Peggy, born on July 30, 1945 to M. Rea and Martha Morton in Protection, Kansas, was a twin to Marvin Rea “Bucky” Morton. Peggy was considered the baby of the family as she was...