Jan 16, 2015

Wilber E. Holland, 91, passed away Jan. 16, 2015. He was born March 12, 1923 in Pittsburg, Kansas to Harry L. and Mary E. Holland. He was a long time educator and coach for the SM School District. Wilber is survived by his wife, Eula, sons; Thomas (Elizabeth) Holland, Gerald (Marla) Holland, daughters; Maria (Graham) Rolá, Christine...

Jan 15, 2015

Roma Joy (Hansen) Collins, age 85 of Merriam, KS, died January 15, 2015. She was born April 28, 1929 in Rush Center, KS, the daughter of Dave Hansen and Christine (Paulsen) Hansen. She married Homer Murrow Collins on February 3, 1952. Homer preceded her death on March 1, 2006. Homer and Roma started a Recreational Vehicle business,...

Jan 15, 2015

Robert "Bob" Lawrence Bezek died peacefully at Season's Care Center on January 15, 2015, in Kansas City, MO, at the age of 83.

Bob is survived by five children: Robert "Bob" Bezek Jr. & spouse Jettie of Ottawa, KS., Margaret "Peggy" VanWagoner & spouse Roger of Lee's Summit, MO., Patricia "Patty" Bezek (Petzold)...

Jan 14, 2015

Richard Lee Free Jr., 63, died Jan. 14, 2015. He was born Dec. 8, 1951, in Kansas City MO to Richard Lee Sr. and Mary Free-O'Connell. They preceded him in death. Rick worked at Owens Corning Fiberglass for 30 years. He enjoyed playing volleyball, woodworking and building and racing slot cars. A life-long dog lover, Rick will...

Jan 12, 2015

Jean Cruce, 88, formerly of Vassar, Kansas, passed away January 12, 2015. She was born August 31, 1926 in Rose, Kansas.

Jean was retired from the Resource Center for Independent Living, in Osage City, Kansas, after 20 years. She also worked for Sears Catalog in Overland Park, Kansas, for 20 years. Jean was a member for Vassar...

Jan 12, 2015

Frances (Frankie) Taylor passed away January 12, 2015, at Santa Marta Retirement home in Olathe, Kansas.

Frankie was born in Slater, Missouri, on October 23, 1929. She was a proud daughter of Robert and Mabel Stafford, a local farmer and cattleman known throughout the area and at the Kansas City Stockyards.

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Jan 11, 2015

Perry Daniel Rainey Jr. 79, departed this life on January 11, 2015. He was born November 19, 1935 in Middleton, Missouri to Perry Daniel Sr. and Fern Elizabeth Rainey. Perry married Nancy Jones on August 22, 1954 and were together for over 60 years. He graduated from Appleteon City, Missouri. He was the class president, captain of...

Jan 11, 2015

Daniel F. Land 85, of Shawnee, KS passed away January 11, 2015. Born in Tuscaloosa, AL to Paul and Helen Land on September 21, 1929 his family moved during World War II to Mississippi and then Richland, WA eventually settling in Oak Ridge, TN after the war. Dan graduated from Oak Ridge HS in 1948. He soon...

Jan 10, 2015

Peggy Jean Rawie, 80, Stanley, KS passed away Saturday, Jan. 10, 2015 at the Homestead of Olathe North, Olathe, KS. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Assoc.

Peggy was born Jan. 29, 1934 in Parson, KS. She was a 1952 graduate of Olathe High School. On June 22, 1954, Peggy married...

Jan 9, 2015

Steve Lamb, 47, Shawnee, KS passed away Friday, Jan. 9, 2015 at St. Luke's Hospice House, Kansas City, MO.

Steve was born April 17, 1967 in Paola, KS to Charles and Mary Lamb. He graduated from Osawatomie High School in 1985. He earned his bachelor's degree from Louisiana Baptist University and his Master's...

Jan 9, 2015

Jon Bieker, 44, of Gardner, KS, died, Friday, January 9, 2015. Jon lost his life protecting his dream.

Jon was born August 5, 1970 in Salina, KS to Donald Joseph and Sheryl Richardson Bieker. Jon spent most of his early life in WaKeeney, KS. He worked for a number of years on large computer infrastructures...

Jan 8, 2015

Ella Mae Todd, 80, Shawnee, KS passed away Thursday, Jan. 8, 2015 at her home surrounded by her family.

Ella was born Feb. 12, 1934 in Kansas City, MO to Joseph and Pauline Janes. She was a 1952 graduate of East High School in Kansas City, MO. There she met James Todd and they were married on...

Jan 8, 2015

Bonnie L. Vestal, 70, Independence, MO passed away Thursday, Jan. 8, 2015 at the Promise Skilled Nursing Facility, Overland Park, KS.

Bonnie was born April 14, 1944 in Greenwood, MS to Lt. Col. Rolla and Bonita (Swicegood) Vestal. She was a 1962 graduate of Shawnee Mission North High School. She worked in the real estate industry as...

Jan 8, 2015

Bonnie L. Vestal, 70, Independence, MO passed away Thursday, Jan. 8, 2015 at the Promise Skilled Nursing Facility, Overland Park, KS.

Bonnie was born April 14, 1944 in Greenwood, MS to Lt. Col. Rolla and Bonita (Swicegood) Vestal. She was a 1962 graduate of Shawnee Mission North High School. She worked in the...

Jan 6, 2015

Paul H. Kleinsorge, 86, Shawnee, KS passed away Jan. 6, 2015 at Shawnee Mission Medical Center, Merriam, KS surrounded by his family.

Paul was born Jan. 26, 1928 in Westphalia, KS to Vincent and Mamie Kleinsorge. On August 7, 1954 Paul married Agnes L. Zawacki in Kansas City, KS. He was employed with...

Jan 5, 2015

Carol Ann West Gratton, a long time Kansas City, KS resident, passed away January 5, 2015 at Sweet Life in Shawnee, KS surrounded by her loving family.

Carol was born May 9, 1935 in Kansas City, KS to the late William S. and Garoldine B. (née Glassford) West. Being raised in the Quindaro...

Jan 5, 2015

Voncille U. Helms Miller, 98, Shawnee, KS passed away Jan. 5, 2015 at the Hillside Village of DeSoto.

Voncille was born May 13, 1916 in Tripplett, MO to Henry B. and Velma O. (Fuller) Helms. She was an accountant for Thompson Hayward Chemical Co., starting 1956 and retiring in 1981. Voncille greatly enjoyed...

Jan 4, 2015

Bernard F. Rome, 76, of Overland Park, KS passed away Sunday, January 4, 2015 at Trinity Nursing and Rehab.

Bernie was born December 8, 1938 to the late Peter J. and Sophia (Dreiling) Rome in Victoria, Kansas. He is a former member of the Benevolent Order of the Elks. Bernie retired from the grocery industry...

Jan 3, 2015

Karen Lorelle Hayes died on January 3, 2015 from complications arising from pneumonia at Shawnee Mission Hospital in Shawnee, Ks. She was 61 years old. Karen was born in Kansas City, Mo on August 29, 1953 to Adrienne Joan Holmes and Ken Larson. She will be dearly missed by her husband Tom Hayes, children: Tim (Sarah) Hayes,...

Jan 2, 2015

Edwin I. Minter, 86, passed away on January 2, 2015. He was born May 30, 1928 in Liberty Missouri to Edwin and Mary Minter. In his youth he moved to Rosedale, Kansas working as car hop at the Rosedale BBQ for 10 cents an hour. He graduated from Rosedale High School where he starred in football, track...