Obituaries

Apr 19, 2024

Bob LeValley passed away on April 19, 2024.  A native Iowan, he was born in the small town of Dayton to Keith O. LeValley and Avis McPherson on October 24, 1942.  After graduating Dayton High School, Bob went on to receive his BA degree from Wayne State College in Nebraska.  While at Wayne he married his high school sweetheart, Carol...

Apr 18, 2024

Patricia Anne Veatch Whitaker (Patti) passed away unexpectedly on April 18, 2024.

Patti was born on January 30, 1946, in Raytown, MO to Irving and Dorothy Veatch.  After graduating from Raytown South High School in 1964, she married her high school sweetheart in 1966.  Together, he and Patti raised two daughters while working and finishing their college degrees.

In 1976, Patti graduated from...

Apr 13, 2024

Steven Dale Pope, 72, born January 23, 1952, to Clifford and Dema Pope in Kansas City, Kansas passed April 13,2024.

He attended Shawnee Mission North High School and played both football and baseball. Steven was a quiet, introspective person. He was very caring and well liked by anyone who knew him.

Smith and Loveless was a steel manufacturing plant where Steven worked...

Apr 13, 2024

Heaven gained a wonderful and compassionate man on April 13, 2024Lawrence (Steve) Zink was born June 4, 1958 in Japan to Lawrence and Margaret (Seals) Zink.Steve was united in marriage to Lisa in 2004 in Lawrence, KS.Steve worked in the safety industry for 35 plus years and is leaving behind a legacy of his dedication and commitment to the field....

Apr 12, 2024

It is with great sadness we share that Ray Norris, 68, of Overland Park, Kansas, passed away Friday, April 12, 2024 from complications of a heart attack he suffered in early March.

Born alongside his twin brother Bob in North Tonawanda, New York, the twins were followed by three more brothers - Mark, Richey, and Sean, and a sister, Patricia. It...

Apr 7, 2024

Judy Louise Childs, 85, was born to Orville and Marjorie Bilger on March 13,1939 in Kansas City, MO. She attended Shawnee Mission High School and also attended a year at the University of Kansas. While working at United Telephone in Kansas City, she met and soon married Rodger Childs. Judy also enjoyed her time as a secretary at the University of...

Apr 4, 2024

 Rebecca (Becky) Ann Harris Burcham, was born January 24, 1964 in Kansas City, MO to Sandra and Daniel Harris.  Daniel and Sandra had two daughters, Becky and Michelle.  Her mother passed away when she was just a child.  Her father then married Evelyn Duny Harris in 1973 and they became a blended family with daughters: Arlene, Becky, Michelle and Barbara....

Apr 4, 2024

Charles H. Fritz passed away April 4, 2024, at Menorah Medical Center. Charles was born Oct. 29, 1942, to Martin and Renata Fritz of Monett, Missouri. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother James, and first wife Marlene. Charles is survived by his second wife Anne Fritz, brother John, daughter Dana (Larry Gawel) of Lincoln, Nebraska, son Steven...

Apr 4, 2024

Donald Max Ferguson, 88, of Overland Park, KS died peacefully on Thursday, April 4, 2024.

Don (Bud) was born on July 12, 1935, in Eureka, Kansas to Marvin Charles and Mary Alice (Omundson) Ferguson.  He attended Harper High School in Harper, KS and graduated from Odessa High School in Odessa, MO.  He graduated with honors from University of Central Missouri in...

Apr 2, 2024

Constance R. Smith, 81, of Belton passed away on April 2nd,2024. A visitation will be held on Friday, April 12th  from 11-12pm, service to begin at 12pm, at Johnson County Funeral Chapel, 11200 Metcalf Ave, Overland Park, KS 66210. Burial will follow at Johnson County Memorial Gardens at 1 pm.

Connie was born on February 5th ,1943 in Kansas City. She...

Apr 1, 2024

Reverend Dr. John Borden, age 85, was a remarkable man known for his kindness, optimism, and unique sense of humor.  He brought smiles to everyone he encountered.  His life was a journey of discovery, from engineering to banking to the ministry.  He lived the last four years with many medical challenges and passed away peacefully on April 1, 2024.

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Apr 1, 2024

Daniel “Danny” Koppers of Leawood, Kansas was born October 18, 1979. He was the youngest son of Dr. and Mrs. Larry Koppers (Larry and Ann).

He had a contagious smile, bright eyes and possessed boundless energy. From day one, Danny had a huge capacity to love. His loving demeanor was his most distinguishing characteristic throughout his entire life.

In kindergarten, Danny was...

Mar 30, 2024

James (Jim) Richard Crouse was called home on Saturday, March 30, 2024.  Jim was born to Evelyn B. and William F. Crouse on January 19, 1944 in St. Louis, MO.  He grew up in St. Charles where he graduated from high school.  Jim attended Hannibal-LaGrange College and later transferred to Southwest Baptist University in Bolivar, MO. where he earned his...

Mar 29, 2024

Diane E. Fuehne, 72, Overland Park, passed away peacefully on Good Friday, March 29, 2024. Diane was born on June 9, 1951 in Germantown, Illinois to Frank and Susie Holtmann. She graduated from Illinois State University, with a degree in Math, where she met her husband of 50 years, John Fuehne. After college John and Diane eventually settled in Overland...

Mar 29, 2024

Angela M. Jenkins, 49, of Shawnee, Kansas, passed away on Friday, March 29, 2024, at her home.  

Angela graduated from Olathe South High School in 1993.  She worked as a Federal Postal carrier from the late 90’s until 2005.   Angela is survived by her mother, Donna, of Overland Park, KS and her dad, Dan, of Allen, Texas as well...

Mar 29, 2024

Robert Dean "Haystack" Houseman passed away on March 29, 2024 in Liberty, Missouri at the age of 73. Born on March 7, 1951 in Kansas City, Kansas, he was a man known for his caring nature, generosity, kindness, and being just a tad bit ornery. 

 

A proud Navy Veteran (1969-1973), Robert exemplified the virtues of loyalty and dedication to his country...

Mar 28, 2024

Dee Ann Attaway passed away on Thursday, March 28, 2024, at the age of 80 in Overland Park, Kansas. She was born on April 15, 1943, in Kansas City, Kansas to Marguerite and Charles Davis.  

Dee Ann graduated from the historic Wyandotte Highschool in 1961, where she sang in the A Capella choir and was a member of the Future Teachers...

Mar 28, 2024

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Mar 27, 2024

Lorna L. Lang, 93, a longtime resident of Overland Park, Kansas died March 27, 2024 in Prairie Village, Kansas.  Lorna was happily married to Lowell E. Lang on August 26, 1951, who preceded her in death June 9, 2013.  She loved her family and friends with passion.  Lorna had the gift of hospitality.  Being a wedding coordinator kept her busy...

Mar 27, 2024