Apr 11, 2011

Larry W. Smith, 65 of Westwood, Kansas, passed away, Monday, April 11, 2011, at St. Luke's Hospital.

Larry was born in Mitchell, Arkansas, to Otho and Ada Mae Blair Smith. The family moved to Kansas City, Missouri, in 1957. He was a carpenter and member of Local 61 of...

Apr 11, 2011

LaVera T. Bender, 92, Overland Park, passed away at Garden Terrace of Overland Park.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Overland Park Christian Church, 7600 W. 75th Street, Overland Park, Kansas 66204.

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Apr 10, 2011

Carolyn L. Fries, 80, Mission, Kansas, passed away Sunday, April 10, 2011, at the Shawnee Mission Medical Center, Merriam, Kansas.

Carolyn was born December 29, 1930, in Kansas City, Missouri, to John H. and Eula H. (Wilson) Fling. After 27 years of service, Carolyn retired from General Casualty Co....

Apr 9, 2011

Doris Colombe Zirfas, 89, of Overland Park, Kansas, passed away Saturday, April 9, 2011, at her home.

She was born August 13, 1921, in Chicago, Illinois, to Joseph M. and Marie (Weis) Cihlar. She was united in marriage to Eugene Colombe until his death in 1980. She remarried to...

Apr 6, 2011

Sally K. Cleeton, 47, of Paola, passed away April 6, 2011, from pneumonia at Miami County Medical Center.

Sally was born October 13, 1963, to the late Artie and Irene Cleeton in Kansas City, Kansas. Sally was a resident at Lakemary Center for over 15 years. She loved traveling...

Apr 5, 2011

Mary Catherine Flynn, entered new life on April 5, 2011, at Kansas City Hospice House.

Mary retired at age 80 after having held positions in journalism for 60 years.

Mary was preceded in death by her parents William and Margaret Flynn;...

Apr 5, 2011

Terry Edward Gruenewald, 64, of Lenexa, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, April 5, 2011, at Olathe Medical Center.

Born in Saint Louis, Missouri, the first son of Edward James and Elizabeth Mary (Specker) Gruenewald. Terry proudly served in the Marine Corps Reserve (1966-1972). Terry was a talented entrepreneur, mentor, and...

Apr 4, 2011

Charles W. Schleicher, 82, of Neosho, Missouri, formerly of Shawnee, Kansas, passed away, Monday, April 4, 2011, at his home after a long illness.

Mr. Schleicher was born December 22, 1928, to William H. and Margaret E. Nunnink Schleicher. He was a graduate of Lillis High School in Kansas...

Apr 3, 2011

Betty A. Andre, 83, Shawnee, Kansas, passed away Sunday, April 3, 2011, at Delmar Gardens of Lenexa.

Betty was very involved with Special Olympics of Kansas, a longtime member of St. Mark’s United Methodist Church, an avid bowler and gardener.

Betty...

Apr 2, 2011

Arlene Beatrice Cobb, 90, of Shawnee, passed away Saturday, April 2, 2011 at the Sweet Life of Shawnee.

Arlene was born January 10, 1921, to the late John and Alma Rydberg in Leominster, Massachusetts.

She is survived by her daughter, Joyce...

Mar 31, 2011

Florence H. Osburn, 95, Leavenworth, passed away March 31, 2011, at Shawnee Mission Medical Center.

Florence was born May 29, 1915, in Indianapolis Indiana. She worked for the Board of Church Extensions for 15 years before retiring in 1969. She was a former member of Downey Christian Church.

Mar 30, 2011

Donald L. Thompson, 87, of Shawnee, passed away Wednesday, March 30, 2011, at the Kansas City Hospice House.

Don was born to Rose and John Thompson on October 8, 1923, in Vinton, Iowa. Don was very active in high school, having served as class president, lettering in three sports,...

Mar 29, 2011

David A. Aguilar, Sr., 56, of Kansas City, Kansas, passed away Tuesday morning, March 29, 2011, at the University of Kansas Medical Center.

David was born November 2, 1954, to Timothy and Patricia Aguilar in Kansas City, Missouri. David graduated from Shawnee Mission North in 1973. He worked as...

Mar 29, 2011

Louis "Norm" Gaignat, 89, of Shawnee, Kansas, passed away, Tuesday, March 29, 2011, at his home. Norm was born in Turner, Kansas, and farmed until the flood of 1951. He then worked as a machinist for Boise Cascade until he retired in 1986. He was an Army veteran of WWII. He was an avid bowler and missed...

Mar 29, 2011

Wilhelm Von Messinger, 53, Overland Park, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, March 29, 2011, at his home. Wil was born December 21, 1957, in Lubbock, Texas, to Harry and Maurine (Knehans) Messinger.

He was preceded in death by his father, Harry F. Messinger, February 25, 2009. Wil is survived by...

Mar 29, 2011

Dr. Martha Louise Hurley, 56 of Overland Park, Kansas, passed away at Shawnee Mission Medical Center on Tuesday March 29, 2011.

Martha was born in Concordia, Kansas, the second child of James and Helen Hurley. She graduated from Glasco High School in 1972, then Kansas State University in 1976....

Mar 29, 2011

Alice A. Fairfield, 83, of Roeland Park, Kansas, passed away March 29, 2011.

Alice was born February 21, 1928, in Seneca, Kansas, to Roy and Teresa (Lueb) Becker. She was united in marriage to Raymond Fairfield on December 5, 1948 in Seneca, Kansas.

Mar 25, 2011

Pagelene M. "Page" Keeney, 74, Shawnee, Kansas, passed away Friday, March 25, 2011, at the Shawnee Mission Medical Center, Merriam, Kansas.

Page was born May 25, 1936, in Kansas City, Missouri, to Joe P. and Nola M. (Ross) Biggers. She was a graduate of the Paseo High School. On...

Mar 25, 2011

Martha Jane Young, 88, Merriam, Kansas, passed away Friday, March 25, 2011, at her home. Marty was born September 3, 1922, in Union City, Indiana, to John F. and Lucretia (McFarland) Kantner.

She is preceded in death by her parents, two sisters and four brothers. She is survived by...

Mar 24, 2011

Claude M. Howard, 88, of Mission, Kansas, died peacefully at home on March 24, 2011, following a full life.

He was born on August 25, 1922, to Claude M. Howard, Sr. and Mary Roher Howard. He grew up in Kansas City, Kansas, graduating from Wyandotte High School in 1940....