Dec 4, 2007

Robert Eugene Weems, known as "Willie" to most, was a unique individual. He was incredibly intelligent, earning his bachelor's degree from Kansas State University and law degree from Kansas University, but more importantly possessed a huge, loving heart. Sadly for all who knew him, his body endured too much stress and in the early morning of December 4th, his...

Sep 26, 2006

Melvin Harold Stutheit, age 78, of Shawnee Kansas went to his heavenly home on February 6, 2014 at KU Medical Center following a nine year battle with chronic lymphatic leukemia.

Mel was born on April 26, 1935 to Harold and Lena (Grauerholz) Stutheit in Smith County Kansas. He received the Sacrament of Holy...

Jul 3, 2006

Mary Lou Hitt Craft Anderson passed away at her home in Westwood, Kansas on November 22, 2009. She went peacefully in her sleep with her family all around her.

Mary Lou was born on September 18, 1931 in Cape Girardeau, Missouri to Weldon and Wanda Hitt. She was the...

Apr 20, 2006

A lifelong son of Kansas, Harlan John Paul Hartner was born in Clay Center on March 29, 1914, eldest son of Fred and Rose Hartner. He was raised on his parents' farm, attended high school and college at St. John's in Winfield, graduated from Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, Missouri in l938, and was ordained into the pastoral...

Jan 22, 2006

James Martin Gest, 74, of Overland Park, Kansas, passed away suddenly Thursday evening, January 22, 2006 at Shawnee Mission Medical Center.

Jim was born April 16, 1934 in Hubbard, Ohio to the late Joseph and Elizabeth Gest. After he graduated from high school, Jim enlisted in the Army until his discharge in 1955. He married...

Jul 4, 2003

Roy D. Shenkel, 95, of Shawnee, Kansas passed away on August 2 at Saint Luke's Hospice House.  Roy was born in Armourdale, Kansas to Edward B. Shenkel and Clemmie Rhodes on July 6, 1923.  He married Beulah Katherine Brown, who preceded him in death on July 4, 2003.  His parents, his brother Kenneth and sister Lillian also preceded him...

May 18, 2002

Nelda Latrell (Fullerton) Rash Pittman was born December 26, 1941 in Hobbs New Mexico to parents Joel and Ethel Fullerton. She attended Hobbs High School graduating in 1959. She married James Rash of Richmond, Missouri on July 18, 1959. To this union, four children were born: Kevin Rash, James Rash, Jeffrey Rash, and Kimberly Owens. James Rash...

Dec 20, 2001

Betty Leslie, 72, McKinney, TX, passed Dec. 15. Betty was youngest of 8 children and is survived by brothers, Kenny, Raymond & Cecil Wilson. Also survived by 4 children, Rick, Cheryl, David & Misty, 7 G. Children, & 7 GG Children. Previous Residences in OP, KS. Fort Scott, KS. Marceline, MO.

Services...

Feb 1, 2001

Barbara Bliss Seibel, who was a founding member of one of the area's largest churches, taught school for 25 years in the Shawnee Mission school district and raised four children who gave her 10 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren, died Wednesday, Aug. 23, in Overland Park. She was 95 years old.

Devoted to her family, Mrs. Seibel...

Nov 17, 1996

Jason McWilliams, 20, Overland Park, KS, died November 17, 1996 as a passenger in an auto accident in Bloomington, IL. The funeral is scheduled for 1 pm Friday, November 22, 1996, at the Amos Family Chapel; burial will be Mt. Moriah Cemetery. Visitation is scheduled for 7-8pm Thursday, November 21 at the chapel. Friends and family are welcome. Donations...

Oct 31, 1996

Phillip Clyde Shriner was born February 18th, 1943, the second child of John and Margaret (Martin) Shriner. Phil grew up in Kansas City, Kansas and later in Merriam, Kansas and was baptized at the Methodist Church in Independence, Missouri. During high school Phil worked part-time for the Johnson County Library as a page and processing books. Phil...

Oct 26, 1995

Dolores Marie Holt, 81, of Mission, Kansas, passed away Saturday, October 11, at Shawnee Mission Medical Center.   Dolores was born August 12, 1927 in Kansas City, Kansas.

She graduated St. Margaret's School of Nursing.  Dolores was married to Weldon G. Holt, he preceded her in death on October 26, 1995.  She is survived by Michael A. Holt,...

Aug 28, 1995

Jessica Brianna Bratton August 28, 1995 - September 6, 2020

Jessica passed away from COVID-19 complications. Now she is in heaven breathing easy and is free of this awful illness. Jessica enjoyed life to the fullest and made us laugh. She was well liked by everyone, to know her was to love her. Jessica's light within shone...

Jul 6, 1995

Mathilde Margareta “Tillie” Rupertus was born on August 20, 1929, in Landstuhl, Germany, the youngest of 5 children, to Heinrich and Anna Weidler Rupertus.

She is preceded in death by her parents, brother, Erich, and 3 sisters, Anni, Betty and Liesl, as well as her husband, Calvin Eugene “Tex” Compton, who passed away July 6, 1995. They...

Jul 21, 1975

Frank Wilson Jones, 89 years old, died May 28,2020.

He was born July 4, 1930 in KC, MO to Fern and Houlie Belle Jones. He married the love of his life, Elaine Jones on July 21, 1975, whom he is preceded in death. He is also preceded in death by his brother Raymond Jones. He is survived...

Dec 4, 1971

Gary Dean Nutt, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and brother, passed away on June 16th at St. Joseph Hospital in Kansas City, Missouri. Gary was born in Kansas City, Kansas on February 1, 1947. He was a graduate of Emporia State University. After graduation from Emporia State, Gary was drafted into the US Army, where he served as artillery fire...

Jun 9, 1958

Darlene J. Vaughn, 84, of Shawnee, KS passed away March 31-a fittingly beautiful spring day for a woman who brought so much beauty to this world-at Bickford at Mission Springs Senior Living, surrounded by her family.

She was born March 18, 1936 to the late Curtis and Ruth Joy in Chilhowee, MO.  She moved with...

Jul 13, 1957

Kenneth was born in Niobrara (Verdel) Nebraska, to Ralph Earl Moser and Josephine Mcaffee. He was the eldest of four children. Kenneth graduated from Clearwater Schools in May 1951. He participated in school basketball and football.

Kenneth enlisted in the US Air Force in March 24, 1952. He served...

Jun 9, 1956

Carolyn Ann Mahaffy Klamm was born November 8th . 1928, in Tecumseh, Nebraska to Rev. J. M Mahaffy and Maude Minnich Mahaffy. Carolyn was the youngest of six siblings. During her childhood she grew up in small town America before graduating at Bowling Green High School in Bowling Green , Missouri. She attended Park College, Parkville, Missouri...

May 20, 1955

Ray D. Walrod, 78, of Overland Park, passed away Friday, June 19, at Delmar Gardens of Lenexa.

Ray was born January 31, 1931 to Ray and Mary Walrod in Kansas City, Missouri. Ray graduated from Westport High School. He married Erma Stavlund on May 20, 1955 in Kansas City....