Helen A. Mall, 93, passed away peacefully Saturday, October 19, 2013.
She was born in Shawnee, Kansas, on March 22, 1920. She attended St Joseph grade and high school. She was a member of St. Joseph parish, Shawnee or Queen of the Holy Rosary parish all her life.
She...
Gail Ponton McCrea of Mission Kansas, passed away October 18, 2013. Gail was born in Oilton, Oklahoma on July 30, 1933. She retired in 2002 from the Shawnee Mission School District.
She is survived by her husband of 61 years, Bill McCrea; daughters Sandy Terrell, Diane Straughen, son Wayne McCrea and 7 grandchildren....
Rosemary Day Nyberg, 96, of Prairie Village, KS passed away October 18, 2013 at St. Joseph Medical Center. Rosemary was born June 8, 1917 in Great Falls, MT to Madeline Swaim Day and grew up in Wilmette, IL. She was a Gamma Phi Beta at Northwestern University. Rosemary loved bridge club and entertaining. She hosted Kentucky Derby...
Debra Jean Ruiz, age 56 of Merriam, Kansas, passed away Friday, October 18, 2013.
Debra is survived by her mother, Marilyn Elliott; her brother, Steve Elliott; son, Daniel Ruiz; granddaughter, Corelly; son & daughter, Mike & Christina Jeffery; grandchildren, Kaden, Michael, Jr., Marilynne; and many other family, friends, and neighbors.
Patricia A. Schmidt, 79, of Overland Park, Kansas, passed away October 17, 2013. Patricia was born April 13, 1934, in Seward, Nebraska, to Bernard and Alice (Miller) Walsh.
She is survived by her husband of 53 years Edwin F. Schmidt and their seven children, 11 grandchildren, and 15 great-grandchildren. She is also survived...
Helen Marie Johnson, 92, of Shawnee, Kansas, passed away October 16, 2013, at her granddaughter's home in Pleasanton, Kansas.
Helen was born June 12, 1921, in West Mineral, Kansas, to Frank and Agnes Karara. She was an Avon representative for many years.
She is survived by her daughter, Cheryl...
Bob J. Stenson, 63, of Shawnee, Kansas, passed away October 15, 2013.
Bob was born December 13, 1949, in Montevideo, Minnesota, to Ingvald and Emelie Stenson. He served in the US Navy as an Engineer during the Vietnam War. Bob worked for FedEx for 21 years before retiring in 2011.
Raymond J. Vallejo, 70, of Overland Park, Kansas, passed away October 15, 2013.
Ray was born May 22, 1943, in Salina, Kansas, to James and Antonia Vallejo. He graduated from DeLaSalle Military Academy in 1960. He then received his BA from Avila University in 1979. Ray graduated from the Southern Police Institute in...
Celia Olivas, 83, of Overland Park, Kansas, died October 14, 2013, at Cypress Springs Assisted Living in Overland Park, Kansas.
Memorial Visitation
A memorial visitation will be from 6:00-8:00 p.m., Thursday, October 17, 2013, at Amos Family Funeral Home. Burial in Santa Fe National Cemetery,...
Edward Adam Deutscher, 98, of Shawnee, Kansas, went to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on October 14, 2013.
Edward was born near Ellis, Kansas, on June 5, 1915, to Jacob and Jennie Deutscher. He was a member of the United States Army and served as an Engineer Sergeant. During WWII,...
Linda K. Tinsley, 62, of Shawnee, Kansas, passed away October 13, 2013, after an extended illness.
Linda was born September 5, 1951, in Chicago, Illinois, to Charles and Marie Soukup. She received her Ph.D. in Education from Loyola. She was a principal at Bluejacket-Flint Elementary in the Shawnee Mission School District. While there,...
Bernard Krause, 90, of Shawnee, Kansas, passed away, October 12, 2013.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Evelyn Krause and a daughter, Rebecca Heilman. He is survived by a daughter, Connie Harrell, four grandchildren and six great grand-children.
Graveside services will be 11 a.m., Saturday,...
Marvelene H. Beatty, 77, of Overland Park, Kansas passed away on Thursday, October 10, 2013 at the Kansas City Hospice House after a valiant struggle with pancreatic cancer. A memorial service celebrating her life will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, October 26th at the Leawood Baptist Church, 8200 State Line Road, Leawood, Kansas.
Born in...
Patricia Ann Karnes, 65 of Lenexa, Kansas, passed away Thursday, October 10, 2013, at Olathe Medical Center.
Patty was born January 29, 1948, to the late Robert and Lois Mick in Topeka, Kansas. Patty was a lifelong Johnson County resident, and is a member of Shawnee Mission North class of 1966. After graduating...
Steven N. Thursby, 66, of Shawnee, passed away Thursday, October 10, 2013 at his home surrounded by his loving family.
Steven was born August 6, 1947 to Neil and Imogene (Coffman) Thursby in Kansas City, Kansas. He graduated from Washington High School in 1965. Steven enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1966 and was discharged...
Phyllis Jean Hanson, 76, of Overland Park, Kansas, passed away October 9, 2013, at Garden Terrace Nursing Home.
Phyllis was born May 19, 1937, in Hubbard, Ohio, to Albert S. and Mary E. Trope. Phyllis graduated from Hubbard High School as class valedictorian in 1955. She received her education degree from Youngstown State University. She was a...
Ann Katherine Baker, 92, of De Soto, KS passed away Tuesday, October 8, 2013 at the Hillside Village of De Soto.
Katie was born November 19, 1920 to the late Robert and Mary Prater in Pontotoc, Mississippi.
She is survived by her two daughters, Pamela Smith and husband Mike; Rachel Zaideman;...
Cheryl M. Linton passed away October 2, 2013, at Kansas City Hospice House. She is survived by her mother, husband, step-brother, daughter, son and three grandchildren.
Contributions may be made to Kansas City Hospice.
Eulala M. Walters (Nicholson), 94, of Mission, Kansas passed away October 2, 2013 at Overland Park Nursing and Rehab Center in Overland Park, Kansas. She was a book keeper for Western Auto Credit Union for 25 years and also a member of the Western Auto retirees. Eulala was born January 30, 1919 in Lucas County, Iowa to...
Frank Anthony "Tony" Verdict, 52, Bonner Springs, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, October 1, 2013, at his home with family.
Tony was born March 20, 1961, in Lepanto, Arkansas, to Frank and Mary Louise Verdict. He was employed with Berkel and Company in Bonner Springs, Kansas. Tony was an avid sports fan, especially racing...