Obituaries

Apr 16, 2025

Apr 15, 2025

Barbara was born in Edinburgh, Scotland on August 13, 1935. Her parents were Jean and James Masterton. She was the youngest of their three children, having an older sister Janette and brother John. She attended Corstorphine Primary and Secondary school and graduated with a certificate in Pitman shorthand writing, which she used to gain her first job at the Pearl...

Apr 14, 2025

Cruz Perez, 90, passed away peacefully on April 14, 2025, in Kansas City, Missouri.

Born on September 14, 1934, Cruz lived a long and full life centered around family, laughter, and simple joys. He was a devoted husband to Rosa Perez of sixty-eight years and a proud father to his sons Robert Perez, Joel Perez, John Perez, Jerry Perez, and Cruz...

Apr 14, 2025

Sharon Carruthers, 82, Shawnee, passed away Monday, April 14, 2025 at the Kansas City Hospice House. Sharon was born on April 2,1943 in Moosejaw, Saskatchewan, Canada to Norman and Ruby (Petch) Brown. She lived in Canada until her twin sister set her up on a date in Boston with Douglas Carruthers. They were married 6 months later on June 7,...

Apr 12, 2025

Erma Jean (Johnson) Rains, 85, of Overland Park, KS passed away on April 12, 2025. Visitation will be 10:00 am, Tuesday April 22, 2025, with an 11:00 am funeral service following at Nall Avenue Baptist Church located at 6701 Nall Avenue, Prairie Village, KS 66208. A graveside service will follow at Johnson County Memorial Gardens, 11200 Metcalf Avenue, Overland Park,...

Apr 11, 2025

Dennis (Denny) James Miller Sr., 81, of Overland Park, KS, a man whose life was a testament to faith and family, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 11, 2025.

Born in Columbus, Ohio, Denny lived a life guided by faith and a love for his family, and a loyalty that extended from his loved ones to his beloved Cleveland Browns and...

Apr 11, 2025

Barbara Virginia Manke, 88, entered into eternal rest in the early morning hours of April 11th, 2025, at her home in Overland Park, Kansas. A devoted woman of faith, a beloved mother and grandmother, and a cherished sister and friend, Barbara’s life was defined by her unwavering love for her family and her steadfast trust in God.

Born at home in...

Apr 10, 2025

John "David" Eshleman, age 83, of Overland Park, Kansas, passed away on April 10, 2025. He was born on October 20, 1941, in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, to John Eshleman and Phyllis Donahue. He is survived by his sons, Matthew Eshleman (Sonja) and Michael Eshleman, and his grandchildren, Jacob Eshleman and Jeremy Eshleman. He was predeceased by his parents, John Eshleman and...

Apr 10, 2025

On Thursday, April 10, 2025, Randall “Randy” Umscheid of Leawood, KS, passed away peacefully at home following a brave journey with advanced metastatic lung cancer, surrounded by the deep love and tender care of his two daughters.

Randy was born on November 15, 1951, to Ben and Grayce (Catlin) Umscheid in Manhattan, KS, and was welcomed home by big brother Richard...

Apr 9, 2025

Delmer Dwayne Tarver, 99, formerly of Overland Park, passed away Wednesday, April 9, 2025.  He is survived by his daughter, Vicky Wages and her spouse, Dennis, and a daughter-in-law, Carmen; his grandchildren:  Robert Wages, Crystal Perry and her spouse Marc, Preston Wages, Christopher Tarver and his spouse Veronica; and great grandchildren:  Charlotte Wages, Brianna Tarver, Leah Tarver, and Oliver Tarver.

A...

Apr 3, 2025

Joel David Riggs, 55, of Olathe, Kansas, passed away from his battle with pancreatic cancer on April 3, 2025 surrounded by his family. Born on October 20, 1969 in Livonia, Michigan, he was a devoted husband to Peggy Riggs, loving father to Madison, Paige and Makenzie, and proud grandfather to his first grandson, Kieran.

Joel was a tough competitor throughout his...

Mar 30, 2025

Betty Marie (Sis) Dunne Nelson died March 30, 2025, at age 95. Betty will best be remembered for her beautiful smile and contagious laugh. Betty was born in Wichita, KS on August 5, 1929 to Darcy Edgar Dunne Jr. and Betty Testard Dunne. Betty was the second of four children, and enjoyed a strong family bond with her siblings all...

Mar 30, 2025

Charles M. Clark, Jr., 91, passed away March 30, 2025. Visitation will be Thursday, April 3 from 1-2pm followed by services at 2pm, all at Johnson County Funeral Chapel. Entombment will follow at Johnson County Memorial Gardens.

Charlie was born on July 5, 1933 in Lebo, Kansas, to Charles and Rhoda (Taylor) Clark. He married his high school sweetheart, Marie, in...

Mar 29, 2025

Dorothy Louise Callahan,91, Olathe, passed away March 29, 2025.

Dorothy was born in St. Louis, Missouri, and completed high school in Rapid City, South Dakota. Her heart and soul often referred back to times growing up in the “bad lands,” evidenced by her desire to collect " Black Hills gold.”

She married Leon Perry in July 1956. She was an Air Force...

Mar 28, 2025

Daniel Ralph Galindau, 70, of Leawood, passed away on March 28, 2025. A memorial service will be held at 11:00am on Friday, April 25, at Johnson County Funeral Chapel. Private interment will take place at Johnson County Memorial Gardens. Memorial contributions are suggested to the University of Kansas Cancer Center.

Dan was born on February 5, 1955, in Burlingame, California, to...

Mar 27, 2025

Richard W. Brown, who served as Board of Directors Chair of the Stowers Institute for Medical Research, Chair of American Century Investments, Chair of BioMed Valley Discoveries, Inc. and as Chair, President and CEO of Stowers Resource Management, Inc. passed away peacefully on March 27, 2025, in his native Kansas City at the age of 78.

As the first generation in...

Mar 27, 2025

Joan M. Finney, 98, of Overland Park, passed away March 27, 2025 at home. Visitation will be held Thursday, April 3rd, from 10-10:30 am, Rosary at 10:30am and Funeral Mass to follow at 11:00am, all at St. Michael the Archangel, Leawood. Memorial contributions are suggested to St. Michael the Archangel Church.

Joan was born on October 1, 1926 in Bucklin, Missouri....

Mar 27, 2025

Charles Edward Cain, 66, of Overland Park, passed away March 27, 2025. A celebration of his life will be held at a later date.  Memorial contributions are suggested to Midwest Transplant Network

Charles was born on November 20, 1958, in Sedalia, MO, to Darrell and Jonell (Ward) Cain. He graduated from Shawnee Mission South High School and attended KU before ultimately...

Mar 26, 2025

Mary Lou Anna Niebling died peacefully from complications of old age in the presence of two of her children at Aberdeen Village in Olathe Kansas in the early morning of Wednesday, March 26, 2025. She had an extraordinary, family-oriented, Christian-rooted life of more than 93 years.

Mary Lou was born on Oct. 17, 1931 in St. Louis, Missouri, where she also...

Mar 26, 2025

Frances Mae Coulter was born June 13, 1933 in McArthur, Arkansas to the late Jessie Lewis Keeton and Clara Lou Miles. She left this earth to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at the age of 91. In addition to her parents, she is also preceded in death by her husband Lacy Jr. Coulter, 2...