Dec 20, 2012

Tom was born in Chicago, Illinois, to Mildred and John Shanks on June 10, 1930. Tom, along with his two brothers John and Bill lived in Chicago for years and later moved to Nevada, Missouri. Tom was quite the athlete in high school. He excelled in football, track, and of course the pool hall. He always had...

Dec 19, 2012

Rosemary Renauer Johnson, age 58, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 19, 2012, at Kansas City Hospice House, in the arms of her husband Arn.

She was born in Plymouth, Michigan. She was a resident of Overland Park, Kansas, and former resident of Sant Cruz, California. She graduated from...

Dec 19, 2012

Virginia Marie Bergman, 85, of Shawnee, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, December 19, 2012.

Virginia is survived by her husband Marcellus "Mark" Bergman; her children, Bill Bergman, Kathleen Reynolds, Joanne Bergman-Yoos, Steve Bergman, Mary Ellen Kriegh, Laura Todd, Diane Strange, Mark Bergman, Greg Bergman, and Jeanette Walther; 19 grandchildren and...

Dec 18, 2012

Walter Peters passed away on Dec. 18, 2012, at age 95. He was born May 1, 1917, to Gus and Minnie Peters on a Washington County farm near Linn, KS, the 5th of ten children. His oldest brother, Martin was 10 years older, his youngest sister, Viola was 10 years younger.

In 1940 Walt moved...

Dec 18, 2012

Marlowe Dean Wertjes, 61, of Shawnee, passed away Tuesday, December 18, 2012, at St. Joseph Medical Center.

Marlowe was born September 9, 1951, to the late Marvin and Amanda Wertjes in Cedar Falls, Iowa. He graduated from Cedar Falls High School in 1969. Marlowe married his high school sweetheart...

Dec 17, 2012

Josephine A. Thompson, 98, of Sac City, Iowa, passed away Monday, December 17, at the Sweet Life of Shawnee in Shawnee, Kansas.

Josephine was born June 25, 1914 in Maquoketa, Iowa, to the late Leroy and Edna Graul. Josephine graduated from the University of Iowa with a bachelor's degree...

Dec 16, 2012

Dick D. Skelton, passed away at his home in Olathe, Kansas, on December 16, 2012. Dick was born to Hazel and John Skelton in Belleville, Kansas, March 13, 1938.

Dick graduated from Belleville High School, Kansas State University, Manhattan Bible College and obtained his Masters Degree from UC Berkley,...

Dec 15, 2012

Richard Norman Wilms, 59, Shawnee, Kansas, passed away Saturday, December 15, 2012, at the Kansas City Hospice House, Kansas City, Missouri.

Richard was born March 7, 1953, in Newton, Kansas. He graduated from Kansas State University with degrees in Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering. Richard was employed with the US...

Dec 14, 2012

Barbara M. Jones, 66, Shawnee, Kansas, passed away Friday, December 14, 2012, at the Olathe Medical Center, Olathe, Kansas.

Barbara was born February 26, 1946, in Ottawa, Kansas, to Emmett and Nina Kring. She was a 1964 graduate of Turner High School. On July 1, 1966, Barbara married Henry...

Dec 14, 2012

Geraldine M. Larson of Overland Park, Kansas, passed away December 14, 2012.

Jerry was born September 28, 1925, in Merriam, Kansas, to Elmer and Blanche Burg. Jerry was a Data Entry Supervisor for Farmers Insurance for 14 years and Mission Bank for over 23 years.

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Dec 12, 2012

Kyra Faith Spencer Williams, infant daughter of Jed Williams and Sophia Spencer died Wednesday, December 12, 2012.

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Dec 10, 2012

Frances Thorla, 95, passed away December 10, 2012, at the Meadowlark Hills Honstead House in Manhattan, Kansas. Frances was a longtime resident of Shawnee and a member of the First Baptist Church of Shawnee.

Frances was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Thorla Sr., and Paul's son, Paul...

Dec 9, 2012

Jesse Braswell, 71, of Edwardsvile, KS, passed away, Sunday, December 9, 2012. He was born in Kansas City, KS. He is survived by two sisters, Martha Tinsley and Judy Hofer and a brother, Jerry Braswell.

Dec 9, 2012

Corrine (Connie) Ann Harte, 81, of Lenexa, passed away December 9, 2012, surrounded by her family.

Connie is survived her former spouse James Richard Harte, their four children, James, Jeane, Paul and Chris Harte, six grandchildren, Jennifer, Jessica, Robyn, Ryan, Lyle and Christina, three great grandchildren, Carter, Jack, and...

Dec 9, 2012

Warren L. Smith, 89, Overland Park, Kansas, passed away, Sunday, December 9, 2012.

He was born September 28, 1923, in Lyndon, Kansas. to Melvin Roy Smith and Mabel Anna (Gibler) Smith. Following his service in the Navy he graduated from Baker University, then worked for Southwestern Bell Telephone, Union...

Dec 8, 2012

Bradley Dean Beebe 49, longtime resident of Frisco, Texas, passed away December 8, 2012, after a long battle with cancer.

Brad was born in Cottonwood, Idaho, and spent most of his childhood in Mitchell, Nebraska, graduating from Mitchell High School in 1981. He earned a Bachelor's Degree in Computer...

Dec 6, 2012

Sherry (Kynion) Pluff went home to be with the Lord on December 6, 2012. Her passing was peaceful and she was surrounded by her family.

Sherry was born on December 21, 1951, to Jack and Marge Kynion, the oldest of two children. She grew up and graduated in Parsons,...

Dec 5, 2012

On December 5, 2012 Jesus rescued His daughter Carol Sue Wickersham from her long struggle with cancer. Today she celebrates with her Savior and all who have gone home before her.

Carol Sue was born to Hartley and Myrtle Larson. She married Dave Wickersham in 1964. They spent 48...

Dec 5, 2012

Ross A. Burd, DVM, of Olathe, Kansas, lost his battle with pancreatic cancer on December 5, 2012.

Ross was born April 1, 1958, in Casper, Wyoming. He was a 1976 graduate of Natrona County High School. He went on to get his B.S. and Masters from University of Wyoming....

Dec 4, 2012

Elizabeth (Betty) Traxler Norris born February 28, 1920, passed away December 4, 2012.

Betty was preceded in death by her husband, Clyde, her parents, and two brothers. She is survived by two sons, Ken (Doris) Norris, of Aledo, Texas and Larry (Teresa) Norris of Overland Park, Kansas; by her...