Apr 6, 2021

On April 6th Cara Catherine Rivers passed from this life into the next. She graduated from Shawnee Mission East High School and attended the University of Missouri in Warrensburg. Cara was known for her generous spirit and bad ass, no nonsense demeanor. She never passed up an opportunity to stand up for the little guy, save an animal (some she...

Apr 4, 2021

Joy Ann Kalush, 88, of Overland Park, KS, passed away Sunday, April 4, 2021 at Overland Park Regional Medical Center. Joy was born February 15, 1933 to the late Mitchell and Josephine Hansel in Paris, Tennessee. She married Fred G. Kalush on September 4, 1952 in Lansing, Michigan. He preceded her in death July 29, 2007. Joy enjoyed decorating, designing...

Apr 2, 2021

Matthew James Reavis, 43, of Lakewood, Colorado formerly of Overland Park, Kansas passed away Friday, April 2, 2021. Matt was born September 27, 1977 to Suzanne and Warren Reavis in Kansas City, Missouri. He attended Bishop Miege High School. Matt is survived by his mother, Suzanne Reavis and John Van Zandt; a brother, Jordan Reavis and many extended family members...

Apr 2, 2021

Patricia J. Webb, 82, passed away April 2nd, 2021 at Villa St. Fancis in Olathe. She was born January 21st, 1939 in Kansas City, Kansas to Lloyd and Katheryn (Martin) Rogers. Patricia was preceded in death by her parents; her husband James R. Webb; sisters Jeanie Thomas and Katie Hylton; brother Lloyd D. Rogers and son-in-law Jerry Thompson. She is...

Apr 1, 2021

Susan Lynn Fanska, 69, of Blue Springs, Missouri, passed away Thursday, April 1, 2021 at St. Luke’s East Hospital in Lee’s Summit, MO. Susan was born July 24, 1951 to the late Rudy and Janet R. Fanska in Kansas City, MO. She graduated from Oak Park High School in 1969. Susan went on to earn her nursing certificate at Research...

Mar 31, 2021

Mark Stanley Welling, 66, passed away on March 31, 2021 in Kansas City, Missouri. He was born to Donald and Edna Welling in Hays, Kansas on April 25, 1954. Mark was a proud alumni of the University of Kansas where he graduated with his Bachelors of Mechanical Engineering. He greatly enjoyed his work in engineering, and had a love for...

Mar 27, 2021

Mary L. Urban, 88, of Shawnee, KS passed away on March 27th, 2021. She was born on November 1st, 1932 in Kansas City, MO. Mary worked at Universal Press Syndicate/Andrews & McMeel for 22 years before retiring in 2000. The love of Mary’s life were her grandchildren. A visitation will be held on Wednesday, March 31st from 9:30 to 10:00...

Mar 23, 2021

Agnes “Bev” Swearingen, age 80 of Overland Park, KS, passed away on March 23rd, 2021. She was born in Harrisonville, MO on Jan. 8, 1941 to Charles and Cecilia Stephenson. She spent her life in the Kansas City Area. Bev was a long-time member of the Beta Sigma Phi Sorority. She enjoyed spending time with family, travelling, all types of...

Mar 21, 2021

Emma D. Wudtke, 85, of Lenexa, KS, a woman of strong Christian faith, went to be with her Lord and Savior on March 21. Emma was born on May 18, 1935, on a farm near Linton, ND. Emma married Daniel E. Wudtke in 1958, and they remained devoted to each other until his death in 1995. Emma worked in food...

Mar 18, 2021

John K. Bucy, 32, of Kansas City, Missouri passed away March 18th, 2021 in his home. John was born November 22nd, 1988 in Midwest City, Oklahoma to Donald Bucy and Kimberly Rose-Bucy. He was from Lincoln, Nebraska but made his home in Kansas City, Missouri. John never knew a stranger; he was the life of the party. He was an...

Mar 17, 2021

John David Sanburg, a long time resident of Overland Park, Kansas, died on March 17th, 2021 at the age of 57. John went peacefully in his home due to complications associated with liver and kidney failure. John is survived by his brother Jason Sanburg of Olathe, Kansas and his wife Sara Sanburg, and their daughter Amelia Jane Sanburg; by his...

Mar 17, 2021

Dean Frank Vogler, 83, Overland Park, KS passed away Wed., March 17, 2021 at the VA Medical Center. Please check back for full obituary. Events Graveside Service Start Date: March 23, 2021, 4:30 pm End Date: March 23, 2021, 5:00 pm Pleasant View Cemetery 6100 Quivira Road Shawnee, KS 66203 Phone: 816-726-5285 Visitation Start Date: March 23, 2021, 3:30 pm...

Mar 17, 2021

Andrew Thomas Paffen’s joyful spirit will live on through the countless lives he touched in his 36 years. His radiant smile, enthusiastic love for life and his kind and gentle spirit made a difference for each and every person who was blessed to know him. Andrew was a tremendously loving person, and never missed an opportunity to greet those in...

Mar 15, 2021

In Loving Memory of Robert Lee Loney Passed March 15, 2021 Born August 11, 1941 Came in on a Monday and departed on a Monday. Resided Kansas City Metro Robert peacefully passed away on March 15, 2021 in the loving care of family and KC Hospice at the age of 79. He leaves behind his wife, Diane Loney; their daughters,...

Mar 13, 2021

Patricia "Pat" Rieke Lynch, 92, died at Brookdale Rosehill in Shawnee, March 13, 2021. Patricia was born at her parents' home in Shawnee Kansas on November 24, 1928. She attended St. Joseph Catholic School. She married John C. Lynch on November 26, 1946 who preceded her in death. She was a lifetime parishioner at St. Joseph Catholic Church and...

Mar 13, 2021

Arthur "Art" Penner, 96, of Kansas City, MO, formerly of Shawnee, KS, passed away Saturday, March 13, 2021 at Riverstone Retirement Center, after a short illness.

Raised in rural area of Helena, Oklahoma, Art graduated from Helena High in 1943.  He married his high school sweetheart, Mary Ellen on January 25th 1945.  During World War...

Mar 12, 2021

Steven E. Burns, 61, passed on March 12th, 2021 at Kansas City Hospice House. Steve was born in Kansas City, MO to Anna and Herman Burns.

He attended J.C. Harmon class of 1978. Steve was ornery, funny, and will be missed by family and friends.

He was preceded in...

Mar 10, 2021

Joan Ruth Whalen (Kautzman), 91, of Overland Park, KS passed away March 10, 2021. Joan "GG" Whalen was born on January 2, 1930 in Grand Rapids, MI. to Evelyn (Eckert) Kautzman Oberhofer and Howard A. Kautzman. Later her family moved to Chicago where she graduated Sullivan High School and went to work for A.C. Nielsen. She met her beloved...

Mar 10, 2021

Dennis W. Klein passed away on March 10th, 2021 at the age of 63. He was born and raised in Shawnee, Kansas to Harold and Bernice Klein, the third of four children. He graduated from St. Joseph's high school and started attending trade school to learn the art of welding. He worked as a welder for the majority of...

Mar 9, 2021

Anthony (Tony) Frederick Hitchcock passed away March 9, 2021.

Tony Hitchcock was born May 3, 1937, to Charles and Eliza Minnie Hitchcock in Dagenham, England.  Tony moved to America in 1958, following his first love, Sheila Arnold.  Tony and Sheila married April 25, 1959.  Sheila Hitchcock passed away July 27, 2007.