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Obituaries
Beverly Zane Nichols
Aug 21, 2024
Dr. Beverly Zane Watkins Nichols, 88, Overland Park, Kansas, died at Advent Hospital (Merriam) on August 21, 2024 surrounded by loving family members.
Beverly was born September 2, 1935, in Silver City, New Mexico to James and Effie (Richburg) Watkins. She was preceded in death by her parents, sister Jimmie Jean Watkins Jacks, and grandson Rob Lee Nichols.
She met the love...
Fabio Rodriguez
Aug 19, 2024
Dr. Fabio Andrés Rodriguez Cely, 85, passed away peacefully on August 19, 2024, surrounded by Olga Inés, his wife of 61 years, and his adoring family.
Fabio was born on January 9, 1939, in the town of Sogamoso, in the Andean mountains of Colombia. He graduated from Sugamuxi high school with honors, and moved to Bogotá to pursue a medical degree...
Cheryl Lee Johnson
Aug 19, 2024
Cheryl Lee Johnson May 10, 1948- August 19, 2024
Cheryl passed away August 19, 2024 after a short illness in Olathe, Kansas.
Cheryl was born in Kansas City,Missouri, and lived her entire life in the Metro Area. It was a source of pride that she attended Shawnee Mission North High School in Overland Park, KS, Class of ‘67. After high school she...
Carol Veale Polson
Aug 18, 2024
Our dear mother, Carol Veale Polson, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 18,2024. Carol was born in Akron, Ohio in 1930 and grew up in Cleveland Heights. She went to Northwestern Reserve college and got a degree in nursing. It was during her first year of college that she met her future husband and the love of her life, Allyn...
Donna Stone
Aug 17, 2024
Donna N. Stone, a beloved mother, grandmother, and artist passed away peacefully on August 17, 2024, at her home in Overland Park, Kansas. Born on November 5, 1944, in Birmingham, Alabama, Donna was the cherished daughter of Ernest W. Pierce and Brownie N. Pierce.
Donna's life was full of love, creativity, and dedication. She was a proud mother to two sons,...
June Loveridge
Aug 17, 2024
June Isabelle Loveridge, 97, peacefully entered eternal rest on August 17th, 2024. June was born in Ellis, Kansas on June 24, 1927, to John and Inez Lonnon. She was a graduate of Ellis High School and also attended and graduated as a registered nurse from Mercy Hospital School of Nursing, Denver Colorado.
On September 5, 1948, June married her husband of...
Peggy Ruth Burmaster
Aug 16, 2024
Peggy R. Burmaster, long time resident of Prairie Village, Kansas, and more recent resident of Tallgrass Creek in Overland Park, passed away on August 16, 2024 at the age of 91. Peggy was a mother, a teacher, a friend, and a good neighbor. She will be remembered for so many things including her positive outlook, her determination, her dedication...
Judith A Bell
Aug 16, 2024
Judith Ann Bell, "Forever 39", passed away at her residence August 16, 2024 at Homestead of Lenexa. She married James L. Bell October 15, 1955. He preceded her in death July of 2000. Also preceding her in death were her parents Samuel Enz and Jesse (Reynolds) Enz and older sister Barbara (Enz) Tanner.
Jim and Judy left their rural Southern Illinois...
Ronald Rardin
Aug 13, 2024
Ronald Lee Rardin of McKinney, formerly of Leawood, KS, passed away on August 13, 2024. He was born on May 3, 1943, in Kansas City, MO, to Eugene Murray Rardin, Sr. and Virginia Lee (Shepherd) Rardin. As a member of the first class to go entirely through Shawnee Mission East High School, Ron graduated third of 553 students in 1961....
Julia M York
Aug 11, 2024
On August 11, 2024, the world bid farewell to a beloved soul, Julia M York, who passed away in Kansas City. Born on April 9, 1933, Julia lived a life defined by compassion and devotion to her family. She was a caring individual whose kindness touched the lives of all who the privilege of knowing her. Julia's career was centered...
James C. Pickering
Aug 10, 2024
James Carlysle Pickering, 92, of Overland Park, Kansas, passed away peacefully at home on August 10, 2024. Jim was born in Kansas City, MO, on April 9, 1932, to Hiram and Myrtle (Sharp) Pickering. He graduated in 1949 from Northeast High School in Kansas City, MO. He earned his Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration from the University of Missouri...
Nancy L. Evans
Aug 9, 2024
Nancy Leota Evans, 82, of the Village of Loch Lloyd, Missouri, passed away peacefully on August 9, 2024 at Kansas City Hospice House. A service and interment is being held at Johnson County Memorial Gardens on Saturday, August 24, 2024, at 11:30 a.m.
Nancy was born in 1942 in Kansas City, Missouri, to Howard (Hatty) Lester Hatfield and Mary Frances McCleery....
Karen Lee Hull
Aug 9, 2024
Karen Lee Hull, 71, Overland Park, KS, passed away, Friday, August 9, 2024, peacefully at home.
Karen, a country girl at heart, was born July 31, 1953, in Independence, MO. She was the daughter of Robert and Louise (England) Lunsford and lived in numerous places across the U.S. before retiring to Kansas to be close to family and friends.
Karen was a...
Janet Manson
Aug 9, 2024
Janet Lynn Manson sadly left us on August 9th, 2024. She was born in Kansas City, MO and lived the last 35 years in Leawood, KS. Janet loved shopping (especially in Paris) and traveling. When she was home she was happiest with her Bria Bella. She was always the life of the party and everybody loved her.
Janet was preceded in...
William "Bill" Kuhlman
Aug 5, 2024
William “Bill” Kuhlman, 83, of Overland Park, Kansas passed away on August 5th, 2024 at Overland Park Regional Hospital.
Bill was born December 29th, 1940 as the only child to Will Henry Kuhlman and Mary Elizabeth (Williams) Kuhlman in Keytesville, Missouri; they preceded him in death. He grew up as a farm boy in and around Brunswick, Missouri. When not in...
Jorge Luis Blanco
Aug 5, 2024
On the morning of August 5th, 2024, Jorge Luis Blanco passed away at Saint Luke’s Hospital in Kansas City at the age of eighty-five. Jorge was born on February 4th, 1939, in San Juan, Puerto Rico to Heliodoro Blanco Morales and Maria de las Mercedes Arburúa. He was the youngest of five siblings, whom he loved dearly. Jorge attended Marianapolis...
Leon Ray Foiles
Aug 4, 2024
Leon Ray (Pete) Foiles Pete Foiles passed away August 4, 2024, at the age of 94 after a short stay at Sunrise Leawood Assisted Living in Leawood, Kansas. He had a long and eventful life. He was born November 14, 1929, in Kampsville, Illinois (pop. 350), two blocks from the Illinois River ferry. He was the fifth of seven children...
Catherine E. Moody
Aug 4, 2024
Catherine English Moody (June 28, 1932—August 4, 2024), beloved wife and mother, has transitioned from this life. She was 92 and lived in Overland Park, Kansas, with her devoted husband of 67 years, George Moody Jr. She raised five children, all born in her native Mobile, Alabama. Catherine was baptized at Mount Olive Baptist Church No. 1 (Mobile). As residents...
Joan Bobbett Buccero
Aug 2, 2024
Joan B. Buccero (Pinney), affectionately known as Joanie, passed away peacefully, with her husband Larry holding her in his arms, on August 2, 2024, at the age of 88 in Overland Park, Kansas. Born on May 3, 1936, in Cedar Falls, Iowa. Joan lived a vibrant and fulfilling life, marked by her devotion to her family, her career and her...
James "Jim" Firebaugh
Jul 23, 2024
James Edward Firebaugh (Jim or Pop Pop) 98, passed away peacefully on July 23rd, 2024. He was born on June 30, 1926 in Duncan, Oklahoma to Floyd and Thelma. He grew up in St. John, Kansas and left in 1944 to join the United States Navy. He bravely served his country during World War II for two years in the...
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