Mar 4, 2014

Ervin "Bill" Russell, 86, of Shawnee, Kansas passed away at home on March 4, 2014, surrounded by his family.

Bill was born on October 11, 1927, in Kansas City, Missouri. He grew up and graduated high school in Leavenworth, Kansas. Bill served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. Bill married Betty...

Mar 3, 2014

Gary Francis Sullivan, 76, of Shawnee, Kansas & Tombstone, Arizona, passed away March 3rd, 2014 in Arizona. Gary was born July 16, 1937 to John and Essie Sullivan in Wichita, KS. He was the youngest of three children. On April 1, 1967 Gary married Norma Marie Brunk, daughter of Max and Letta Brunk, in the Brunk family...

Feb 27, 2014

Mary Soetaert, 89, Shawnee, KS passed away Thursday, Feb. 27, 2014 at Garden Terrace of Overland Park, KS. Mary was born May 29, 1924 in Kansas City, KS to David W. and Anna M. Pemberton. She was a 1942 graduate of St. JosephHigh School. On Nov. 24, 1945, Mary married Raymond J. Soetaert at St. Joseph Catholic...

Feb 24, 2014

Reva C. Boaz passed away, February 24, 2014. Reva was born February 16, 1919 in Washington County, KS to William Earl and Alice LePage Lemon. She was preceded in death by a son, Larry Boaz and daughters, Charlene Boaz and Joy Elam. She is survived by a son, Jerry (Kathy) Boaz and a daughter, Kathy Lewis; nine grandchildren, 13...

Feb 23, 2014

James John Pelot, 54, passed away Sunday, February 23, 2014. Jim was born on April 7, 1959, in Overland Park, KS. He is preceded in death by his mother and father, Betty and John Pelot, and his sister-in-law Kay Pelot. Jim was lovingly cared for by the nurturing staff at Community Living Opportunities (CLO), an organization Betty and John...

Feb 22, 2014

Nina Ratry Bouvilom, age 45 passed away February 22, 2014 at Kansas City Hospice House in Kansas City, Missouri. Nina was born May 25, 1968 in Laos to Pramovan and Naly Souvannakhot. Nina is survived by her husband, Phouvang, daughter, Megan, sisters; Tim, Thoun, Toy, and Nicky, brothers; Chanthalangsone, Aliyaphone, Oloth, also many family and friends.

Feb 21, 2014

George Scott, 85, of Prairie Village, passed away Friday, February 21 at St. Luke's Hospice House in Kansas City.

George was born March 28, 1928 to the late George and Clara Scott in Kansas City, Missouri.

George worked in the Shop for Western Electric for over 30 years where he was...

Feb 21, 2014

Dorothy June Utterback, age 90 passed away February 21, 2014 at Kansas City Hospice House in Kansas City, Missouri. Dorothy was born June 13, 1923 in Densmore, Kansas to Lionel and Elsa Hotaling. Dorothy is survived by her sister, Phyllis (Don) Schrader, nephew, Wayne Hotaling Jr. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband, Henry Utterback,...

Feb 20, 2014

Ed was born March 20, 1922 in Denver Colorado to Ty & Lillian McCormick. He passed away on February 20, 2014, exactly one month shy of his 92nd birthday. On December 20, 1941 Ed enlisted in the United States Marine Corps, 13 days after the attack on Pearl Harbor. He served his country until his honorable discharge...

Feb 19, 2014

Eva Marie (Davis) Sands, 91, died 2/19/14 in her home of 62 years in Shawnee, KS. She was a charter member of Hope Lutheran Church in Shawnee. Influenced by her parents, she was always one to shine God's light wherever there was a need. She was involved in many activities including Lutheran Braille Workers, LMA, LWML, choir,...

Feb 17, 2014

Shirley B. Kerfes, 78, of Kansas City, KS passed away Feb. 17, 2014. She was born Jan. 30, 1936 to Ted and Clara Kling. She grew up in Kansas City, KS and graduated from Wyandotte High School in 1954. She was united in marriage to Gary Kerfes, Sr. on Nov. 5, 1954. He preceded her in death....

Feb 17, 2014

Joel Ed Carlson, 75, of Shawnee, KS passed away Feb. 17th, 2014. Services will be held at Community Covenant Church of Lenexa with the visitation from 6 to 8 pm Mon. Feb. 24th and the memorial service 1 pm Tues. Feb. 25th. Burial will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery, Lawrence, KS. Joel was born Jan. 6, 1939...

Feb 16, 2014

Catherine D. Zarda, age 97, passed away at Trinity Nursing and Rehab Center on Sunday, February 16th, 2014. Catherine was born on April 17, 1916 in Merriam, Kansas to Walter and Etta Bartberger. She was preceded in death by her parents, one sister and three brothers. She was married to Robert M. Zarda, who preceded her in...

Feb 16, 2014

Howard Lee Campbell, 86, Overland Park, KS passed away peacefully Sunday, Feb. 16, 2014.

Howard married Doris E. Rice of Cherokee, IA. They were married 48 years. Doris and Howard loved their family and were highly involved in their lives. Activities included swimming, 4-H, wood working, square dancing, scouting, sports, and more. Howard was a skilled craftsman...

Feb 13, 2014

Michael Eugene Bogina. 58, of Olathe, Kansas, passed away February 13, 2014, at his residence. Michael was born November 5, 1955, in Olathe, Kansas, to August and Velma Bogina.

He is survived by his loving wife, Victoria; father, August Bogina Jr.; son, Michael Bogina; daughter, Ashleigh Bogina; sister, Kathy Bogina; and brothers, Augie...

Feb 13, 2014

Donald C. Satterfield, 82, of Shawnee, Kansas, passed away February 13, 2014

Donald was born May 1, 1931, in Van Meter, Iowa, to Clyde R. and Geneva Satterfield. He was the second of four children. He married Wanda M. Russell on February 9, 1952. The majority of his life was spent working for...

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...