Obituaries

Jul 10, 2018

Laura Lee Dias Newby, 67, of Overland Park, KS, passed away on July 10, 2018, at home.

Laura was born February 19, 1951 in Maumee, OH. She was born in Ohio but grew up in Pasadena, CA. She was an excellent student and graduated Pasadena High School early, in 1969. She worked many years in banking and...

Jul 9, 2018

Madison was a bright, beautiful, witty and strong willed young lady.  She made friends very easily and no one was ever a stranger.  She was an excellent athlete and participated in many sports growing up.  She excelled at swimming, soccer, lacrosse and cross country.  Madison was motivated to be the best at everything she put her heart and soul...

Jul 5, 2018

Anna Kay Shaw of Prairie Village, KS passed away on Thursday, July 5, 2018 at the age of 80.  Anna was the devoted wife of the late Fred D. Shaw; beloved daughter of the late Edgar Allen and the late Anna Frances Fitzgerald; dear mother of Sherlyn Talkington and Cindy Shelby; cherished grandmother of Hannah Houske, Jack Talkington and...

Jul 4, 2018

Sara Jane Baird Van Hercke, 81, passed away Wednesday, July 4, 2018 in Overland Park, Kansas.

Jane was born December 20, 1936 in Independence Missouri to Lewis and Fern Baird. She graduated from William Chrisman High School and lived her entire life in the Kansas City area. Jane married Marvin E. Van Hercke (deceased) in 1955 and...

Jul 4, 2018

Dr. Robert Julian Russell, Jr.

Dr. Robert Julian Russell, Jr., 92, passed Wednesday, July 4, 2018 surrounded by his loving family. Born May 2, 1926 to Ann Lorene Gillespie Russell and Robert Julian Russell in Gainesville, TX, he enjoyed hunting and fishing as a boy.

Upon his High School graduation in 1943, he left Gainesville...

Jul 3, 2018

Donald Oliver Nelson, 88 years old, of Mission Hills, KS passed away on July 3, 2018 at Brookdale Rosehill in Shawnee, KS following a short illness with lymphoma.

Husband, dad, grandfather, musician, farmer, rental property owner, hospital administrator, community booster from Whiting, KS to Kansas City, KS.

Mr. Nelson was born March 1, 1930 in...

Jun 30, 2018

Stephanie Chanelle Lelia Davis died June 30, 2018. Stephanie was born on April 7, 1997 in Augusta, GA and she has lived in Georgia, Hawaii, Washington and Kansas. She was a true Army Brat. Stephanie was a true and magical angel whose flame was extinguished way too early. She touched so many lives with her gentle spirit, her sweetness...

Jun 30, 2018

Florence Louise Innes, née Belli, of Overland Park, KS, passed away on June 30, 2018 at the age of 91.

Florence was born in St Louis, MO to Valentino Guido and Clara Marie (Brusatti) Belli.

Florence graduated from Southwest High School in St Louis in 1944.  She soon enjoyed working as a laboratory technician at...

Jun 28, 2018

Glen Winter passed peacefully from this world on June 28, 2018 in Overland Park, Kansas.

Glen was born May 1, 1924 in Hoisington, Kansas, the fifth of seven children raised by Walter and Mae Winter.  Glen held a life-long love and deep respect for his parents and siblings.  He attended Hoisington High School where he flourished in...

Jun 28, 2018

Billy Benton Gwin, 92, of Overland Park, KS passed away on June 28, 2018.

Bill was born on January 21, 1926 in Hardin Township, Clinton, MO to Ethel May Elliott and Ben Gwin.  He was raised on the family farm and enjoyed working outdoors.  Bill played sports in high school and upon graduation entered the United States...

Jun 27, 2018

Robert Alton Beckingham peacefully passed away Wednesday, June 27, 2018. As a graduate of Fairleigh Dickinson University, he wore his class ring every day to honor his school. He enlisted in the army during the Cold War. Robert enjoyed being an assistant boy Scout leader as well. He was an accountant and worked for AT&T for many years. Robert...

Jun 27, 2018

Shirley Lou Smith (nee St. Clair) was born on July 18, 1928 and died peacefully June 27, 2018 at KU Medical Center after a long and brave battle with cancer, just shy of her 90th birthday.  She was born at Bethany Hospital in Kansas City, Kansas and died less than five miles away although she spent much of her...

Jun 27, 2018

Marvin E. Lundberg, 84, Stilwell, KS, passed away on June 27, 2018. He was born on August 7, 1933 in Ogilvie, MN to Dave and Viola Lundberg.

He served in the Army during WWWII and when he came back, he became a brick mason and worked on many buildings in the area. He has been married to Joan...

Jun 27, 2018

Wesley Frank Rostocil, Jr., 84, of Olathe, KS, passed away peacefully on June 27, 2018 after a long battle with pneumonia. On Monday July 2, there will be visitation at 1 pm, with services following at 2 pm, at Johnson County Funeral Chapel & Memorial Gardens.

Wesley was born to the late Helen and Wesley Frank Rostocil, Sr. at Research Hospital in Kansas City, Missouri....

Jun 26, 2018

Today, Louanna opened the gate to her Forever Garden! Armed with a lifetime of experiences & knowledge, Louanna will make this garden the most unique & beautiful star in the sky. During her life, Louanna's love of nature, learning & knowledge was satisfied exploring many subjects. Growing up in Raytown, MO Louanna earned many scholastic & music awards during...

Jun 25, 2018

Shirley Ann Kimes passed away peacefully on June 25th, 2018, at the age of 83. Born Shirley Ann Johnson, to Forrest and Florence Johnson on February 4th, 1935 in Kansas City Missouri. Alongside her brother Don, Shirley was born into a family of strong faith; a faith that she maintained throughout her life, belonging to multiple churches and remaining...

Jun 25, 2018

Helen Ace, 89, Leawood, KS, passed away June 25, 2018. No services will be held per Helen's wishes.

Jun 24, 2018

Captain Larry H. McCallister, 78, passed away quietly in his sleep on June 24, 2018 with family at his side. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, July 21, 2018 at 1:00 P.M. at Johnson County Funeral Chapel, 11200 Metcalf Avenue, Overland Park, Kansas.

Larry was born in Wichita, KS on April 22, 1940 and moved to...

Jun 22, 2018

Bonnie Marie Dickinson, 92, Overland Park passed away on Friday June 22, 2018 surrounded by her loving family.  Visitation will be 6:30-8:30 Monday June 25th at the Johnson Country Funeral Chapel, 11200 Metcalf.  A service to celebrate Bonnie’s life will be 1:00pm Tuesday at Hillcrest Covenant Church 8801 Nall Ave.  Interment will follow at Johnson County Memorial Gardens.

Jun 22, 2018

Edgar “Ed” W. Henderson, 94, Overland Park, KS, passed away on June 22, 2018.

A visitation will be held from 10-11 AM, service 11 AM, on Thursday, June 28, at Johnson County Funeral Chapel, 11200 Metcalf Ave, Overland Park, KS. Burial will follow at Shawnee Mission Memory Gardens.

Edgar was born September 15, 1923 in...