Obituaries

Jul 30, 2018

Ruth “Ruthie” Loving, of Overland Park, Kansas, passed away on July 30, 2018, mere hours before celebrating her 95th birthday. Ruthie, the oldest of three sisters, was born July 31, 1923, in Graham, Missouri (Nodaway County) to the parents of John Jahne, an orphan train rider, and Ora Crawford Jahne. Following college, Ruthie moved to Washington, D.C., to support the war effort. There, she met Dewey Pfoltner, a service...

Jul 29, 2018

Peggy Marshall Cheek, age 90, of Overland Park Kansas, passed away peacefully on July 29, 2019 surrounded by her family.

Peggy was born in High Point North Carolina on November 15, 1927. She grew up during the Great Depression and World War II. In 1948 she married Ben F. Cheek. Soon afterward they moved west to the...

Jul 28, 2018

Zella Frances Tolbard (92) of Lee's Summit, Missouri went home to be with her Lord and Savior Saturday, July 28th surrounded by her family.

A native of Fairmont, West Virginia, Zella was the eldest of six children born to John Offutt and Grace Collins Offutt. She was married to the love of her life, Race Eugene Tolbard...

Jul 26, 2018

Babette, who was known to her closest family and friends as "Bobbie", was born on a warm November day in St. Louis, Missouri.  She was the fourth child and only daughter born to John A. and Ethel M. Macke.  Growing up with 3 older brothers resulted in her becoming a bit of a tomboy, constantly competing with them and...

Jul 24, 2018

LARRY E. TIMKO

Larry E. Timko, 80, long time resident of Overland Park, passed away peacefully of natural causes on Tuesday, July 24, 2018.  He was surrounded by family at the time of his death.

Larry was born on the family farm in Hartford, Ohio to John and Susan Timko.  He was the youngest of...

Jul 23, 2018

Linda Sue Donahoo, nee Downing, peacefully departed this earth on July 23rd, 2018. A dedicated special education teacher for more than 40 years, she leaves behind a family who loves her and legacy that will survive for generations to come.

She is survived by sons, Douglas and Andrew, brothers Charles and Roger, and an extended family who...

Jul 23, 2018

Verna Marie Lietzen Miller of Mission, KS passed away Monday, July 23, 2018 at her home. Marie was born November 10, 1932 to Minnie (Storz) and Max Lietzen in Bonner Springs, KS.  She was the baby of the family and fortunate to have grown up with six older brothers and a half-sister.  “Sis”, a nickname fondly given to her by her...

Jul 22, 2018

William F. Holwegner, 86, of Leawood, KS accomplished his mission to join the love of his life, Lettie, on July 22, 2018 after a courageous battle with cancer.  He died at his home in the company of his loving daughters, Leigh Alexander, Topeka, KS and Lynn Blaser, Bucyrus, KS.

Bill was born and raised in McLaughlin, South...

Jul 22, 2018

Dr. John Gamble, Jr. age 80, of Overland Park, died early Sunday morning on July 22, 2018, with his family by his side.

John was born January 17, 1938, in Mangum, OK, to John and Callie (Harris) Gamble.  He was raised in Mangum and graduated from Mangum High School, in 1956.  John married Delores on Nov. 11...

Jul 22, 2018

Carmella Ann Giangreco, 80, of Leawood, KS, passed away on Sunday, July 22nd, 2018. Carmella was born in Kansas City, MO on February 16th, 1938 to Charles V. and Anna Shortino. She was a graduate of Glennon High School, earned a Bachelor’s degree from St. Theresa’s (Avila), and a Master’s in Education from Wichita State University. Carmella’s love of...

Jul 19, 2018

Harold “Skeet” James Livingston III, age 62, of Las Vegas, Nevada, passed away on Thursday, July 19, 2018 in Sheridan, Wyoming.  Graveside services will be held Saturday, September 1, 2018 at Johnson County Funeral Chapel & Memorial Gardens at 11:00 am, in Overland Park, KS.

Skeet was born December 3, 1955 in Kansas City, Missouri to Harold...

Jul 19, 2018

John K. Soderquist age 92 passed peacefully into the loving arms of his Savior with his daughters Diane and Jane by his side on July 19, 2018.

He is survived by daughters Jane (Michael) Kabes, Diane LaBoube,Grandchildren Tim (Deanne) Bruner, Stephanie (Jesse) Honn, step grandchildren Sean (Chhun) Kabes, Sarah Kabes, Julia (Michael) LeVan and great grandchildren Christopher...

Jul 18, 2018

Robert Lee Ferdig, age 95, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 18, 2018 at St. Luke’s South Hospital in Overland Park, Kansas.

Bob was born June 5, 1923 in rural Mapleton, Iowa. He was the last of 10 children born to Harry and Cora (Hessig) Ferdig. He grew up hunting in the hills around his hometown of...

Jul 16, 2018

Jimmy Joy Reimbold, 85, Stilwell, Kansas entered into Heaven on July 16, 2018.  Jimmy was born April 13, 1933 in Pineville, Missouri and graduated from Central High School in Kansas City, Missouri.   She received her nursing degree from Avila College and her Masters degree at Webster University.  Jimmy loved and deeply enjoyed her nursing career and helping others.   During...

Jul 16, 2018

Willmar Edward Koehler, Jr. July 3, 1934 – July 16, 2018

Willmar Jr. 84, was born July 3, 1934 to Willmar and Henrietta (von Spreckelsen) Koehler of Merriam Kansas. He was Baptized and Confirmed in the Lutheran Faith. Willie attended Merriam Grade School and graduated from Shawnee Mission Rural (North) High School in 1952. While playing French...

Jul 14, 2018

83, Overland Park, KS passed away on July 14, 2018 at her home. A memorial service to celebrate her life will be 2:00pm Saturday July 21st at  Asbury United Methodist Church, 5400 W. 75th Street, Prairie Village, Kansas. A reception will follow at the church.

Paula was born on a warm November afternoon at Wesley Hospital in...

Jul 14, 2018

Robert Carl Hanson, “Uncle Bob”, was born in Kansas City, Mo on October 10th 1930.  Son of Floyd and Loretta Hanson.  I don’t know much of his early years, but know that he enlisted in the U.S. Army just after his 21st birthday in 1951.  He was assigned to the European theatre in Germany as an infantryman, where he...

Jul 13, 2018

Betty Osborn, age 93, of Kansas City, Missouri passed away peacefully into the arms of Jesus our Lord on Friday July 13, 2018 at Skyline Ridge Care Center.

Betty was born on June 24, 1925 in Osawatomie, Kansas to Roscoe and Dana (née Potts) Evinger.  An active Christian her entire life, Betty was a member of the...

Jul 13, 2018

Jean D. Bradshaw

January 18, 1923 – July 13, 2018

Jean D. Bradshaw, of Stilwell, KS passed away July 13, 2018 at the age of 95.  Jean and her twin sister Jane were born and raised on a dairy farm in Parkville, MO.  She graduated from Kansas City North High school and served as the graduating class...

Jul 12, 2018

Dorothy (Case - Akers - Darnell) Hultz, 95, of Overland Park, Kansas passed away Thursday, July 12, 2018.  She was born to Burr A. and Ethel Mae Case on February 26, 1923 in Norborne, MO.  Dorothy graduated from Stet High School in Stet, MO and attended Missouri Teacher’s College in Warrensburg, MO.  She began teaching in a one room...