Obituaries

Oct 25, 2018

Wendy Le Ann Knapp, 41, Kansas City, KS, went to be with the Lord Thursday, October 25, 2018. She was a graduate of Louisburg High School in 1995. For many years, Wendy attended Overland Park Assembly of God and she enjoyed the lasting friendships that grew during that season. Beginning in 2018, Wendy became a member of LifeMission Church...

Oct 24, 2018

Verlee Shockley Henry, 93, passed away peacefully, in the presence of her two daughters, on October 24, 2018. Mrs. Henry was preceded in death by husband, Wellington Glenn Henry, daughter Joni Kay (Henry) Little, and brother Harold Shockley.

She was born November 29, 1924 in Vichy, Missouri to Ida (Pohl) and Jesse Shockley.  At the age of 16...

Oct 23, 2018

Dorothy Mae (Rexroad) Papst, 96, of Overland Park, KS passed away Tuesday October 23, 2018.  Dorothy worked with her husband, Jim, at the Overland Office Supply.  She was a member of Grace Point Baptist Church and the Baptist Hospital Auxiliary.  She was preceded in death by her husband, James H. Papst.  She is survived by her daughters:  Roxanne (Papst)...

Oct 22, 2018

James E. (Jim) Devers, 54, Overland Park, passed away at his residence on October 22, 2018.  He served in the United States Marine Corps for over 21 years and retired to the Kansas City area in 2006.  MAJ Devers made two deployments to Iraq, serving in both Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom.  Upon his retirement, he located...

Oct 21, 2018

Linda J. Kilroy (Lang) of Bucyrus, KS passed away October 21, 2018 from complications of her recent illness at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, MO. Linda was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She lived a charmed life, up until 5 years ago when she became ill with Alzheimer’s, with her husband of 52 years, James Lawrence Kilroy III.

Oct 21, 2018

William Jones Walker, Jr. 1937-2018 (age 81) went to be with the Lord Jesus Christ on October 21, 2018, surrounded by his family. He spent his entire life loving God and his family. Bill is survived by his wife, Mary Jane Walker; daughter, Lorene Detzner; daughter, Michelle Walker; son, Lance Walker; daughter, Molly Hartweger. Thirteen grandchildren: Jonathan Detzner, Megan...

Oct 21, 2018

Mr. Chandan Rajanna of Overland Park, KS, passed away at age 17 on October 21st, 2018 in a car accident on the way to a Chiefs game with his family. Chandan was a senior at Shawnee Mission South High School at the time of his passing. He was a solid student, a good athlete, and a loyal friend. Chandan...

Oct 21, 2018

Mary Ann Swan (Trombetti) passed away October 21, 2018 at her home in Overland Park, Kansas surrounded by her family.  She was diagnosed with Parkinson’s PSP Disease in 2012.  She gave a brave and valiant fight against this disease for several years, but in the end her body gave into it.  She passed away quietly with a final sigh...

Oct 21, 2018

Queen E. Barnes, 87, passed away October 21, 2018. No services will be held. Please check back for full obituary.

Oct 19, 2018

Elizabeth (Lee) Lenore Hickman Elizabeth (Lee) Lenore Hickman, born March 21, 1932, passed away Friday, October 19 in Prairie Village. She was 86.

Friends and family are invited to a celebration of life Thurs., Oct. 25 at Rolling Hills Presbyterian Church, 9300 Nall Ave, Overland Park, KS, 66207 with the visitation from 1:00-1:45, services to begin at...

Oct 14, 2018

PEARL JOANN DIXON

Pearl JoAnn Dixon, 70, of Olathe, Kansas passed away on October 14, 2018 at Overland Park Center.

JoAnn was born on December 11, 1947 to James and Jesse Leftwich. She married Earnest A. Dixon on November 21, 1981. She was employed by Honeywell until her retirement in 2011.

JoAnn was...

Oct 13, 2018

Mary Anne Tripp, 76, Kansas City, MO, passed away October 13, 2018.

Mary graduated from Paseo High School in 1960. She retired from A.C. Kirkwood and Associates in 1995 after being a secretary for over 20 years. She loved crafts, she collected art of Maxwell Parrish. She was also a member of the SPCA. Above all, Mary...

Oct 13, 2018

Donald G. Bol passed away October 13, 2018 at the age of 88.

He is survived by his wife Joyce Bol of 66 years, his 3 children: Susan Hensler, David Bol wife Jeanette, and Tom Bol wife Cree. He has 6 grandchildren:  Matt Hensler, Michael Hensler, Katie Hensler, Grace Bol, Emily Bol, and Skyler Bol.

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Oct 13, 2018

Amanda “Mandy” Gail Blackwell (Higgs) passed away October 13, 2018 at her home in Cypress, TX.  Born February 19, 1969 in Oklahoma City, OK to Joseph Higgs and Joyce Sampson.  She is survived by her beloved husband Scott Blackwell, two beloved children, Rebecca Lausman and Daniel Harris and siblings Brian Higgs and Cara Green.

Mandy brought humor...

Oct 12, 2018

Dorothy "Dottie" Pauline Brennan, 95, Lenexa, KS, passed away October 12, 2018 at Lakeview Village.

A visitation will be held from 5-7 PM on Thursday, October 18, at Johnson County Funeral Chapel, 11200 Metcalf Ave, Overland Park, KS 66210. Funeral service will be held at 10 AM on Friday, October 19, also at the funeral chapel. Burial will follow...

Oct 5, 2018

Gary M. Embrey, 75, of Prairie Village died on October 5th in his home after a six-year battle with Spinocerebellar Ataxia. Gary was born in Kansas City, Mo. to Aileene Kelly Embrey and Jacques Embrey. Gary met the love of his life, Annette Lindsay, at Sidney’s Drive-In on the Plaza in 1962; they married in 1968. On the day...

Oct 4, 2018

Doris Kreuzberger made an unexpected, rapid and peaceful departure from this earth on October 4, 2018.  She died at Lawrence Memorial Hospital, surrounded by her family.  Born at home to Irene (Kain) and Ralph Westerman in Sarver, PA., on July 28, 1925, she lived in her family home until she married Jim Kreuzberger in 1956.  They moved to Pittsburgh,...

Oct 4, 2018

Susan passed peacefully into eternal life at home at the age of 71. She has joined her loving father who preceded her in 2007.

Susan graduated from Shawnee Mission East High School in 1965. She was a passionate and accomplished horse rider. Later Sue took up golf and loved every minute on the course.

In...

Oct 4, 2018

Rebecca England, 63, passed away October 4, 2018. A memorial service will be held at 5 PM on Saturday, October 13, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 7845 Allman Rd, Lenexa, KS 66217.

Oct 3, 2018

Beverly Jean Andersen passed away peacefully in her sleep on October 3, 2018. A celebration of life service will take place on Saturday, October 6, 2018 at 2pm at Johnson County Funeral Chapel and Memorial Gardens, 11200 Metcalf, Overland Park, KS.

Bev was preceded in death by her husband Harold of 66 years and her sister. She...