Obituaries

Apr 7, 2018

Clinton Arthur Springgate, 95, Overland Park, Kansas, passed away April 7, 2018.

He was born February 7, 1923 on a cold winter day on a farm near Ashton, Kansas. His family moved to nearby Arkansas City, Kansas, in 1925.

A bright, inquisitive child, he thrived in school. He was a hard worker helping his family...

Apr 7, 2018

Rev. Ambrose Gregory Karels, died on April 7, 2018 at Menorah Hospital, Overland Park, Kansas.  Father Karels was eighty-five years old and served the Church with great distinction for fifty-nine years in priestly ministry.  Fr. Karels was born to Phillip and Margaret (Stoll) Karels in Rosen, Minnesota on May 25, 1932 and lived on the family farm before entering...

Apr 6, 2018

Betty Martin Gustafson passed away at the age of 90 on April 6th, 2018 surrounded by her loving family.  She was born August 30th 1927, to Wilbur and Inga Martin in Bathgate, North Dakota.  She graduated from Fargo Central High School, and went on to get her Bachelors in Education from Moorehead State College in Minnesota.

On...

Apr 2, 2018

Joan Griffin Dibble age 68, of Overland Park, Kansas, passed away on April 2, 2018, peacefully in her sleep.

Joan was born September 20, 1949 in Philadelphia, PA to Harley and Evelyn Griffin.  She was raised in Topeka, Kansas and went to Gage Elementary School, Capper and Jardine Jr. High, and Topeka West...

Apr 2, 2018

Richard M. Beitling, 67, Overland Park, KS, passed away Monday April 2, 2018 at the Kansas City Hospice House. Richard was born in Kansas City, MO on June 27, 1950 and graduated from Southwest High School in 1968. He attended UMKC and graduated in 1973 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration. He lived in the Kansas City area most...

Apr 1, 2018

Janelle's obituary and photo will be posted soon.  Her service details are listed above under the Service Details Tab. Please check back.

Mar 31, 2018

Robert P. Corbett passed away peacefully on March 31, 2018 at the Village House, John Knox Village Care Center, Lee’s Summit, Mo. He was 100 years, nine months and seven days of age, or as he liked to say, in his 101st year. A memorial service will be held on Friday, April 6 at 3:00 in the Chapel at...

Mar 29, 2018

Celeste (Wright) Neibarger, 67, of Prairie Village, KS, passed away on March 29, 2018 at The Healthcare Resort of Shawnee Mission.

Celeste was born on October 24, 1950 in Kansas City, MO. The second of 7 children to Benjamin & Josephine Wright. She attended St. Catherine’s Grade School and Bishop Hogan High School in Kansas City, MO....

Mar 28, 2018

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

Mar 28, 2018

John "Jim" J. Farr, of Overland Park, KS passed away on Wednesday, March 28, 2018 at the age of 69.

Jim was the loving son of the late John and Catherine Farr; devoted husband of Cassandra Farr; beloved father of John Luc, Alex (Elizabeth), Austin (Lizzi) and Shawn; cherished grandfather of Charlize, Jackson, Sophia, Rylie, McKenzie and Jol...

Mar 26, 2018

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

Mar 26, 2018

Charles “Patrick” Bruffy, 98, Savannah, MO, became an angel at 2 AM Monday, March 26, 2018 in Kansas City (Overland Park, KS). Born August 19, 1919 in Bolair, West Virginia to Homer Hanson Bruffy, an educated traveler (especially for that time) and his wife Glenna Dever, who died when Pat was 6.  He is predeceased by his sister, Shirlie...

Mar 24, 2018

Douglas Henry Garbig, 56, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 24, 2018.  Doug finished his fight against gastric cancer surrounded by family in Wichita, Kansas.  Doug was born in Scarborough, Ontario, Canada on July 8, 1961, to John “Jack” and Helen (Eakins) Garbig.

Doug grew up in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada with his parents, siblings and his beloved...

Mar 23, 2018

Leonard V. Porter, Jr. LT Colonel, USAF (Ret), age 96, of Overland Park, Kansas, passed away on March 23, 2018. Leonard was a native of Kansas City, Missouri, the son of Leonard V. and Frona Porter. He graduated from Northeast High School in 1939, and married Martha Kilcrease in December 1941. Leonard enlisted in the United States Army Air...

Mar 22, 2018

Eula Mae Pope, 91, of Overland Park, Kansas, passed away peacefully and with dignity at Shawnee Mission Medical Center on Thursday, March 22, 2018. She was attended by her family as she left this life to join her husband, Lloyd, in eternal glory. Eula Mae was born in Many, Louisiana on April 8, 1926 to James Morvan and Corrine...

Mar 22, 2018

Randell L. Beaver, 61, of Waverly, KS, passed away March 22, 2018, at home surrounded by his loving family.

Randy was born in Iola, KS on November 12, 1956 to Raymond and Patricia Beaver. He was the last born of four children. His twin brother Raymond was his best friend and they could talk for hours on...

Mar 21, 2018

Born Joan Jaunita Risley on February 26, 1932 in Los Angeles, California to William and Rose Risley.  The Risley’s both natives of Protection and Greensburg, Kansas, respectively. The family relocated to Kansas City when Joan/mom was 2 years old. In 1952, she married her childhood sweetheart, also of Kansas City Missouri, and raised four children and ultimately one nephew Patrick T. Mahoney. Joan...

Mar 21, 2018

Manijeh Zandi, 73, of Overland Park, Kansas, passed away on March 21, 2018 at her home. Visitation will be held from 1 to 3 PM with memorial service at 3 PM on Saturday, April 14, 2018 at Johnson County Funeral Chapel, 11200 Metcalf Ave, OP, KS.

Manijeh was born December 17, 1945 in Tehran, Iran. Manijeh later...

Mar 21, 2018

JoAnn Phillips, Overland Park, KS, died March 21, 2018. Survived by sons: Ken S. Phillips and Michael H. Phillips and a sister, Edna Mourning. Private entombment at Johnson County Memorial Gardens.

Mar 21, 2018

It is with great sadness that the family of Kenneth L. Morrow announces his passing on Wednesday, March 21, 2018 at 95 years of age. Ken was born February 24, 1923 in New Castle, PA to Mont and Nancy Jones Morrow.

During WWII Sergeant Morrow served as Chief Communications Officer in the Army Air Corps. He flew...