Obituaries

Jan 16, 2025

Martha JoAnn Fox Barker, lovingly known as JoAnn, passed away peacefully on January 16, 2025, at the age of 87. Born on January 2, 1938, in Centerville, Tennessee, she lived a full and vibrant life defined by love, laughter, and unwavering dedication to her family, education, and community.

JoAnn is survived by her daughter, Elizabeth Barker Jarvis (husband Andy), and her...

Jan 20, 2025

Jan 17, 2025

Jan 16, 2025

Robert Eugene Patterson, Sr. passed into paradise with Jesus on Thursday, January 16, 2025, at the age of 85.

Born on July 6, 1939, in Wichita, Kansas, Bob was the son of Robert Elmo and Viola Lenor Patterson. He graduated from Towanda High School in 1957 and attended Friends University. In 1960, he married his high school sweetheart, Barbara Ann Brown,...

Jan 13, 2025

Mary Katherine Hays, 96, of Overland Park, Kansas passed away Monday, January 13, 2025. Mary Katherine was born in Guthrie, Oklahoma on October 18, 1928. She was the youngest of four children born to Mary Rebecca and George Lawrence Burkarth.

Mary Katherine is preceded in death by her husband, Robert Louis Hays; her parents, George and Mary Burkarth; her sister, Betty...

Jan 12, 2025

Elaine Marie Francis, 86, passed away January 12, 2025. A graveside service will be held at 11am on Tuesday, January 21st at Johnson County Memorial Gardens.

Elaine was born on August 25, 1938 in Mt. Carmel, Illinois, to Oris Roscoe and Elizabeth Cecelia (Pfeifer) Montgomery. She grew up in Kansas City, Missouri and was a graduate of Redemptorist School. Elaine was...

Jan 11, 2025

Jimmie Lee Arnote, 95, of Prairie Village, Kansas, died peacefully at home, Saturday evening, January 11, 2025.

“Jim” was born on September 5, 1929, in Princeton, Missouri, the youngest child of Bert Ray and Maude Arnote. He is preceded in death by his wife of 70 years, Dorothy E. (Morrison) Arnote, brothers Joseph R. (Lorene), Thavis R. (Coral), M. Hubert, sisters...

Jan 10, 2025

Elva V. Templeton, 105, died peacefully in her sleep late Friday, Jan. 10, 2025, in her residence at the Health Care Resort of Topeka, Kan.

Elva was born Sept. 14, 1919, in Rock, KS.to Zina E. and Jesse Mae Moore and grew up in Wichita where her father was a mail carrier. As a little girl she wanted to play the...

Jan 10, 2025

Norman A. Johnson of Overland Park. Kansas passed away on January 10, 2025 at the age of 96. Born on June 13, 1928 to Arthur and Mildred Johnson in El Dorado, Kansas, he grew up the only boy alongside 3 sisters with whom he created many memories of a loving family life.

After graduating from Kansas State University in 1951 with...

Jan 10, 2025

Vassiliki “Betty” Raptis of Overland Park, KS entered into eternal rest on the 10th of January. She was 97 years old. 

 Vassiliki was born in the small farm village of Vlaherna, Greece to Eleni (Vrentas) Kollintzas and Dimitrios Kollintzas. She was one of 11 children; instilling in her from the very beginning of her life that family is everything. Her childhood...

Jan 8, 2025

Our beloved Mother, Wife, Daughter, and Sister, Genet Assefa Daniels, Overland Park, Kansas passed on Wednesday, January 8th, 2025, with her family by her side. Genet was born in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Asrat Gessesse and Assefa Andargachew. Genet graduated from High School in Los Angeles, California and attended University in Kansas City. She will be remembered for her kindness,...

Jan 8, 2025

 Daleen Marie Wilson, born in Wichita, Kansas, on August 2, 1950, was a loving wife, devoted mother, cherished sister, and loyal friend. She passed away on January 8th, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of love, strength and resilience.

Daleen was the daughter of Dean D. Hauserman and Lulu Bell (Stone) Hauserman. She grew up in a large, close-knit family, attending Linwood...

Jan 7, 2025

Ronald Lee Challacombe went home to see his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, January 7th, 2025.

Ron was born December 20th, 1940, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Harold Martin Challacombe and Eva Pearl Brown Challacombe. He attended several Topeka schools growing up, including Parkdale Elementary, Belvior Grade School, and Highland Park High School. He earned an AA degree from Del...

Jan 6, 2025

Jan 6, 2025

Walter Gale “Buzz” Cruse, 90, of Gardner, passed away January 6, 2025 surrounded by his family. Visitation will be Wednesday, January 15th from 11am-12pm at Johnson County Funeral Chapel, with services beginning at 12pm Burial will follow at Shawnee Mission Memory Gardens.

Walter was born on August 26th, 1934 in Archie, Missouri, to Alva Barney and Vera (Wilcox) Cruse. He was...

Jan 6, 2025

Meredith Edward Kidd, Sr., 75, passed away on Monday, January 6, 2025 in Overland Park, Kansas.

Meredith was born on November 28, 1949, in Manhattan, KS to Wallace and Colleen Kidd. He was educated in the Manhattan Public School System. As a 1967 graduate of Manhattan High School, he served in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War Era. His...

Jan 3, 2025

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of our wife, mother, and grandmother, Lillian Marie Reichart, who died on January 3, 2025, at her home following several months of loving care by her husband Frank, who rarely left her side, and her children and grandchildren. In 2024, further care was provided by Phoenix Health and Hospice Care....

Jan 2, 2025

Sarah Alice Baker, 93, of Kansas City, MO, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 2, 2025, after a long battle with dementia.

She went to meet her Lord Jesus Christ, closing a chapter on a long and fruitful life.

Born on December 4, 1931, in Lucerne, Missouri. Sarah was the only child of John and Icey Morris.

She spent her childhood in Lucerne,...

Jan 2, 2025

Wallace “Wally” F. Inman, 90, of Overland Park, KS, beloved husband, father, grandfather, uncle, and friend passed away on January 2, 2025. He was born on August 9, 1934, in Walnut, KS to Homer and Elora Inman. Wally is preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Gladys Hill, Berniece Oliver, Iris Wimberly; brother Bill Inman; and grandson Jay Bowen. Wally...

Jan 1, 2025

John Clark McKeever passed away January 1, 2025 after fighting COPD.

 John was born on September 2,1925 in Holt, Kansas. He married Geneva Dyer before enlisting in the Army from 1944 -1946. After being stationed in Texas, he moved to Topeka, Kansas and worked as a claims adjustor for Santa Fe Railroad while attending business school, until becoming involved in the...