Obituaries

Craig Summy

Jun 10, 2019

Craig Edward Summy; son, father, brother and best friend to everyone, left us altogether too soon on June 10th, 2019. He is survived by his parents, Albert and Drucilla (Huber) Summy; his beautiful and exceptional daughters, Maya and Coco Summy; a sister, Sarah Summy, a brother; Matthew (Carmen and Grace) Summy,  several Aunts, Uncles and cousins as well as countless friends....

John McConnell

Jun 10, 2019

On June 10th, 2019, the McConnell Family tragically lost their beloved husband, father, and grandfather due to a tragic airplane accident. The world lost a visionary business leader, community supporter, and philanthropist.  John Noble McConnell, Jr. was born on April 11th, 1939, in Evanston, IL to Betty and John N. McConnell, Sr.  The oldest of four children, John spent...

James Parker

Jun 6, 2019

James Dunbar Parker, 80, of Leawood, Kansas, passed away on June 6, 2019. He was born on July 3, 1938, in Sioux Falls, SD, to James Abraham Parker and Doris (Whitman) Parker. Jim was raised in Minnesota, where he graduated from Edina High School. He attended Beloit College (WI), where he studied Economics, played varsity tennis, and joined the...

Anita Gish

Jun 6, 2019

Anita Marie Swanson Gish

Anita M. Gish, 91, of Overland Park, KS, died on June 6, 2019 of natural causes. She was born in Rockford, Illinois on July 6, 1927 along with her twin sister, Annette Swanson Johns, to Ray Arthur Swanson and Lydia Elizabeth Bersell Swanson, both deceased.

Anita grew up in...

Sara Griffin

Jun 5, 2019

Sara L. Griffin, 55, of Prairie Village, KS, passed away peacefully from cancer on June 5, 2019.  Sara was born on Sept 28, 1963 to Bob and Mary Lee Trotter.  She graduated from Shawnee Mission East HS in 1981 and received her Associate Degree from Baker Univ. Sara is survived by Aunt Norma Jean Ramel (Jim), Aunt Kathy Jackson...

Elinora Hitchcock

Jun 4, 2019

An obituary is not available at this time for Elinora Hitchcock. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Colonel John Hansford

Jun 3, 2019

Col. John Richard Hansford, Ret. USMC

Surrounded by the love of his family, John went to Heaven on June 3, 2019.  John was born September 15, 1927 to Richard and Dorothy (Duffield) Hansford in Kansas City, Missouri.  He was raised in the Kansas City area, graduating from Northeast High School in 1944.  He attended Kansas...

Richard McGrath, Jr.

Jun 3, 2019

Richard Allen McGrath, Jr., 59, of Overland Park, KS passed away on June 3, 2019 after an almost two-year bout with cancer. He was born November 27, 1959 in Fort Worth, Texas to Richard Allen McGrath, Sr., and Hope Marie McLemore, both deceased.

Rick lived most of his younger years in Hutchinson, Kansas and spent some of...

Paul Holder

Jun 2, 2019

Paul Thomas Holder, 75, Olathe, KS, passed away June 2, 2019. He was born December 9, 1943 in Alton, IL to Paul and Arlena Holder. He was a Veteran of the United States Army. Most recently Paul was a driver for First Student and drove for the Olathe School District. He was loved by his students and school faculty....

Wright W. Crummett

Jun 1, 2019

Wright W. Crummett, 89, of Overland Park, Kansas died June 1, 2019. Wright was a graduate of Abilene, Kansas High School, The University of Kansas, and Washburn University School of Law.  He served in the Korean War in the Naval Amphibious Force.  In his early legal career, he practiced law in Topeka, Kansas, in the firm of Smith, Rees...

Billy D. Brumbaugh

Jun 1, 2019

Billy Dwayne Brumbaugh went to be with the lord on June 1, 2019.

He was born November 5, 1939 in Norborne, MO to Alfred and Ella Brumbaugh. He met his love at Stanley High School and was united in marriage to the love of his life Margaret K. Brumbaugh (Lowe) on August 15, 1956 at Morse Church.  Together...

Deborah Fellows-Mays

May 28, 2019

Deborah Anne "Debbie" Fellows-Mays was born May 27th, 1967 in Greenville TX.  She was the Daughter of Tom and Cheryl Fellows.  She transitioned from this life May 28th, 2019 surrounded by her loving family, friends and husband at the age of 52 years and 1 day.

Debbie and Craig entered into a loving marriage on July 12th,...

Tellus Oakes

May 25, 2019

Tellus Eugene “Gene” Oakes, age 87, of Overland Park, Kansas, passed away on May 25, 2019, at home from Alzheimer’s Disease.

A visitation will be held from 9-10 AM, service 10 AM, on Tuesday, May 28, at Johnson County Funeral Chapel, 11200 Metcalf Ave, Overland Park, KS 66210.

Gene was born in Kansas City, Missouri, to...

Eleanor Haun

May 24, 2019

Eleanor Haun of Overland Park, KS passed away peacefully at her residence the morning of Friday, May 24, 2019. Eleanor was 92 years old and had spent the most of the last six decades living in Prairie Village, KS. Her husband, Richard (Spud) Haun, passed away in 2016 in the Prairie Village home where they had raised five children....

Dana Brack

May 24, 2019

Do to an error in the KC Star, Dana's obituary  and service times may be read at: https://www.overlandparkchapel.com/notices/Dana-Brack .  We apologize for any inconvenience.

John Ficcadenti

May 23, 2019

John Joseph Ficcadenti, 88, of Kansas City, MO passed away May 23, 2019.

John was born to Italian parents and accomplished much during his 88 years.  He was married to the love of his life, Mary, for almost 39 years who had the honor of calling him “My Love”.

He coached boys baseball and was...

Leland Burnett

May 21, 2019

Leland E. Burnett, age 91, Lenexa, Kansas passed away Tuesday, May 21, 2019 at Lakeview Village.  A memorial service will be held Saturday, May 25th at 11:00am at the Hillcrest Christian Church in Overland Park, KS., where a visitation will be held from 9:30am to 11:00am.  In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Shriners Hospital for...

"Doug" Ransom

May 20, 2019

Boyd Douglas Ransom died in his home on May 20, 2019 in Kansas City, KS. He was 72.

He was born on June 25th, 1946 in Dallas, TX. He was preceded in death by his parents Milton D. "Randy" and Mary Ellen Ransom and his sister Mary Teresa (Terry) Shepherd. He is survived by his siblings John...

Rachel Bartel

May 20, 2019

While in the comfort of her own home, on the rainy afternoon of May 20th, 2019, Rachel Elissa (Waxse) Bartel, 48, yielded to her two-year battle with brain cancer.  On that day, a close friend reflected, “Rachel is at peace and heaven is a brighter place while the earth cries today.”

Rachel was born June 1, 1970...

Ruby Van Tuyl

May 18, 2019

Mrs. Ruby Pauline (Bridges) Van Tuyl, 92, of Kansas City, MO passed away Saturday May 18, 2019, at her home.

Ruby was born April 16, 1927, in a farmhouse in Cass County, Missouri, the youngest of seven children, to Frances Elizabeth (Dykes) Bridges and James Robert Bridges.

She was a member of Leawood Baptist Church...