Obituaries

Oct 30, 2024

Oct 28, 2024

 PHILLIP CHARLES CACIOPPO, 78, of Overland Park, KS, passed away October 28th 2024, peacefully at home. Phil was born on April 1, 1946 in Kansas City, Missouri, to Lena Marie Rizzo and Dr. Alex C. Cacioppo.

 Phil was known for his zest for life, as well as his love of Elvis & The Beatles. He had a vibrant spirit that touched...

Oct 27, 2024

William Boyd Dickinson IV

September 1, 1954 – October 27, 2024

William Boyd Dickinson IV, 70, of Overland Park, Kansas, passed away on October 27, 2024. Will was born September 1, 1954 in Glenview, Illinois to William Boyd Dickinson III, founder of the Washington Post Writers Group, and Betty Ann Landree Dickinson, medical researcher and Master Gardener. The family lived briefly in...

Oct 25, 2024

Oct 23, 2024

 

James “Jim” Edward Burcham went home to be with Jesus on October 23rd, 2024 at the age of 67.

Jim was the son of Marilyn and Earl Wallace. He was born in Peoria, IL and was the oldest of 3 children, and as a child basketball was his biggest passion. Jim attended KU and later was married and had 2 children,...

Oct 20, 2024

Terrence Scott Melvin, cherished husband, father, brother and friend, passed away having faced cancer with remarkable grace and quiet strength. Born on June 19, 1951, in Fairview Park, Ohio, Terry's life was marked by his passion for family, the cornerstone of his many achievements and joys. 

He was preceded in death by his parents, Richard and Claire, his brother Rik and...

Oct 19, 2024

Emma Marie Flax, age 18 months, of Overland Park, Kansas, passed away on October 19, 2024. Born on April 4, 2023, Emma was a source of joy and light to all who knew her. 

Emma was a vibrant and joyful child who found great delight in the simple pleasures of life. She loved to swing and play outside, especially enjoying time...

Oct 19, 2024

Carolyn Hirner, age 92, of, Lee’s Summit, Missouri passed away peacefully on October 19, 2024, at Kansas City Hospice House, surrounded by her loving family. A devoted mother, grandmother, and friend, Carolyn lived a life of grace, kindness, and unwavering love that touched the hearts of all who knew her.

Born on December 1, 1931, in Hannibal, Missouri, Carolyn was the...

Oct 15, 2024

 

Camille Alicia Slattery of Overland Park passed away on October 15, 2024 at the age of 95 in Leawood, Kansas. She was born May 23rd,1929 in Detroit, Michigan to her parents Dr. and Mrs. William Baker.

Throughout her life, she made lasting impressions on all those she encountered. She had a contagious zest for life and never missed an opportunity to...

Oct 14, 2024

William (Bill) Henry Hawthorne Jr. of Overland Park, Kansas, died peacefully at home at the age of 81. Bill was born in Rolla, Missouri on 9/1/43 to Maxine & William Henry Hawthorne Sr. The simplest of pleasures in life brought great joy to Bill. . .watching his beloved Chiefs & Mizzou Tigers, along with just chillin’ with his friends and...

Oct 14, 2024

Nona Lindsay, age 84, passed away in her home on October 14, 2024. Nona was born on December 31, 1939 to Walter and Elnora Smith, in Junction City, KS.

Nona was the 9th of 10 children. She was raised mostly in Westside of Kansas City, Mo and Bettendorf, Iowa.

At a very young age, she opened her own beauty salon. She was...

Oct 13, 2024

Charles Anthony Rehm, 68, of Warsaw, MO passed away Saturday, October 13, 2024 at NorthCare Hospice House in North Kansas City, MO after a brief illness.

Charles was born July 18, 1956 in St. Joseph, MO. He was the son of Helen Cobb Rehm and the late Thomas Rehm.

Charles was married to Lisa Schroeder on November 15, 1986. They celebrated more...

Oct 10, 2024

Kelly Lynn Gilliland was born September 28,1957 to Darl Kay and Lila Jane Stites in Chicago, IL. At age three the family moved to San Diego. Then, subsequently to Atlanta and Los Angeles due to her father’s business assignments. She graduated from Rolling Hills High School (L.A. area) in 1975 and then attended Cal State Sacramento. Kelly soon transferred to...

Oct 7, 2024

Juanita M. Zanagal, Shawnee, KS passed away October 7, 2024. She was born July 4, 1938 in McLouth, KS to Myron and Louise Keeslar. She was united in marriage to Emery Zanagal, March 20, 1976. 

 

Juanita worked for Southwestern Bell and AT & T. When she retired from AT & T she went to work with Emery at their company Star...

Oct 6, 2024

Terry W. Lasley, age 69, of Kansas City, Kansas passed away on October 6, 2024, at his residence. He was born October 2, 1955, in Kansas City, Missouri. He was the son of Wayne and Annabelle (Doty) Lasley.

Terry was preceded in death by his parents, brother-in-law Bob McCormick, and several aunts and uncles.

Terry is survived by his daughter, Jessy Lasley...

Oct 6, 2024

Bonnie Faye Assmann, 41 of Overland Park, Kansas passed away October 6, 2024.

Bonnie was born April 27, 1983 in Shawnee Mission, Kansas to David and Susan Assmann. She graduated from Bonner Springs High School in 2001 and The University of Kansas in 2004 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting and Business/Management. Bonnie later moved to Melbourne Beach, Florida where she...

Oct 5, 2024

Shirley Jean Devine, age 89, of Overland Park, KS passed away peacefully on October 5, 2024, surrounded by loved ones. Born on May 8, 1935, in Kansas City, KS, she was the beloved daughter of Arthur T. and Pauline H. Meyers. 

 Shirley was known for her vibrant personality, and her love for entertaining friends and family. She dedicated her life to...

Oct 2, 2024

Margaret Ann Davis Athey, age 87, passed away on October 2, 2024, in Loveland, CO. She was born on November 22, 1936, to Otto and Mabel Davis. Margaret was the valedictorian of her class at Moss Point High School and continued her education at Graceland College and Indiana University for undergraduate work, and later UMKC for her Masters degree in...

Oct 1, 2024

Hilda Maxine (Hoke) Metcalf, 96, formerly of Tallmadge, Ohio, made use of her “one way ticket” to Heaven, Tuesday, October 1, 2024 from her earthly residence at Ignite Medical Resorts in Overland Park, Kansas.

 Born on January 16, 1928, she was the only daughter of Luther ”Mason” and Edith (Norris) Hoke in Nallen, West Virginia. Her father died in a coal...

Oct 1, 2024

It is with profound sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Allen N. Bolte, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and proud veteran, who passed away on October 1, 2024 at the age of 85. Allen led a fulfilled life devoted to his family, his country, and many activities that brought him joy.

Allen was married to his beloved wife,...