Obituaries

Feb 24, 2018

Sandra Lee Boice, 70, of Overland Park, KS, passed away on February 24, 2018. A visitation will be held from 6-8 PM on Friday, March 2, at Johnson County Funeral Chapel, 11200 Metcalf Ave, OP, KS. Funeral service will be held at 10 AM on Saturday, March 3, also at Johnson County Funeral Chapel. Burial will follow at Johnson County...

Feb 24, 2018

Sharon L. (Lynn) Gilworth, age 80, of Overland Park, KS, went to be with the Lord and reunite with her late husband, Bob, on Saturday, February 24, 2018.

Born in 1937, she grew up in Illinois and married her high school sweetheart, W. Robert “Bob” Gilworth. They became engaged about one year after graduation and he entered...

Feb 23, 2018

Harold E. Boyd Sr., 82, passed away on February 23, 2018. A visitation will be held from 6-8 PM on Monday, March 5, at Johnson County Funeral Chapel, 11200 Metcalf Ave, Overland Park, KS. Memorial service will be held at 10 AM on Tuesday, March 6, at Shawnee Boulevard Christian Church, 818 Shawnee Rd, Kansas City, KS 66103. Burial will...

Feb 21, 2018

The Honorable Judge Robert Gene Jones, 84, passed peacefully into eternal life on February 21, 2018 with his loving wife of 60 years by his side. He was born August 23, 1933 in St. Joseph, MO to parents James George Jones and Stella (Brock) Jones. He was preceded in death by his only sibling, a older brother George Jones...

Feb 20, 2018

Dr. Alfred Otto Rueb, age 97, of Kansas City, MO, passed away Tuesday, February 20, 2018.

Alfred was born on August 14, 1920 in St. Francis, KS. He attended the University of Colorado and the University of Missouri at Kansas City School of Dentistry, where he received his dental degree. He served as a dental officer in...

Feb 18, 2018

Kenneth Dale Miller, 94, of Lenexa, KS passed away on February 18, 2018.  A visitation will be held from 1-2 PM, service 2 PM, on Saturday, February 24th at Johnson County Funeral Chapel, 11200 Metcalf Ave., Overland Park, KS.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Lakeview Village Foundation, 9100 Park, Lenexa, KS 66215....

Feb 18, 2018

Howard Wade Gibson, 74, passed away on February 18, 2018 in Overland Park, KS at Menorah Medical Center where he was surrounded by his loving family.  A healthy and vibrant man, Howard suffered an unexpected stroke that took his life quickly.

Howard was born in Evanston, IL in 1943 to parents, Murray and Marguerite Gibson.  He was...

Feb 17, 2018

Audrea “Jean” McAninch, 91, passed away peacefully at home on February 17, 2018, surrounded by her loving family.  Jean was born on August 14, 1926 in Wichita, KS to George H. and Opal M. Bell.  She was a TWA retiree and very proud of it.  Preceded in Death by her parents, siblings and spouse, Kenneth M. McAninch.  She leaves...

Feb 17, 2018

Frances Christina Lyle, 96, of Overland Park, KS, passed away on Saturday, February 17, 2018 at her home surrounded by family.

Frances was born October 7, 1921 to John and Anna Hagberg in Kansas City, MO.

At a young age, she moved to Raytown, MO with her parents and three sisters (Elsie, Tillie, and Evelyn)...

Feb 17, 2018

Helen Rose Bull (97) passed away on Saturday, February 17, 2018. Helen was born in Newark, New Jersey to Merrick & Anna Ross on May 7,1920. Helen was proud to have grown up and live in New Jersey up until just a few years ago. In recent years, she found her home in Overland Park, Kansas.  Helen was a...

Feb 16, 2018

Darlo G. Reese, age 88, passed away peacefully Friday, February 16, 2018. A celebration of her life will be held at Trinity Lutheran Church, 5601 W. 62nd Street, Mission, Kansas 66202 on Thursday, February 22. Visitation is at 9:30 AM, service is at 10:30 AM, with a reception following. Born in Norfolk, Nebraska to Frank and Nora Marshall, Darlo...

Feb 15, 2018

Helen Louise McGuire, 90, passed away February 15, 2018. She was born in Sedalia, MO on February 16, 1927 to John and Isabelle Taylor.

Helen was a long-standing member in Alpha Sigma Alpha, Tri Psi and Cure of Ars Catholic Church. She was an avid bridge player, enjoyed traveling, cooking and sewing, but most of all she...

Feb 15, 2018

Karen Diane Gelvin was born on June 12, 1951 to Mattie Jo and John Savute in Wichita, Kansas. She passed on February 15, 2018 surrounded by family at Kansas City Hospice House, following a year-long battle with stomach cancer. A devoted daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, Karen considered her fond relationships one of her greatest accomplishments. Her...

Feb 14, 2018

Jon L. Ellgen, 76, passed away on February 14, 2018. No services will be held.

Feb 13, 2018

Julia "Judy" L. South, 89, passed away on February 13, 2018 at Olathe Hospice House.

Judy married Billy Joe South in 1948. They were married for 65 years. Judy worked as an Avon Lady for 30 years. She loved gardening and flowers.

She had three daughters, five grandchildren, and 12 great grandchildren.

A visitation...

Feb 13, 2018

Janet Fletcher Graham, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and sister, passed away unexpectedly in her sleep on February 13, 2018 in Overland Park, Kansas.

Janet was born in Kansas City, Missouri on May 29, 1951, the oldest of three children of the late John and Betsey Fletcher.  She grew up in Prairie Village, Kansas and attended Shawnee Mission...

Feb 12, 2018

Alan R. Mohr of Overland Park, KS passed away Monday, February 12, 2018 at his home. He was a loving and devoted husband and father, but perhaps his most cherished title was the one bestowed by his grandchildren of “Papa.”

Alan was born December 31, 1935 in Clifford, IN. He graduated from Columbus High School in 1954....

Feb 12, 2018

Floyd “Buck” Peck of Olathe, KS, died after a brief illness on Monday, February 12, 2018 at the age of 73 surrounded by his family. Buck was born October 25, 1944 in Racine, WI, where he attended St. Catherine’s and Horlick High Schools. He earned a B.S. in business from the University of the State of New York. Buck...

Feb 12, 2018

Joseph T. Paquin Jr, 93, of Overland Park, KS, passed away Monday, February 12, 2018. Visitation will be from 9 to 11 AM on Saturday, February 17, 2018 at Johnson County Funeral Chapel. Burial in Clinton Township, Michigan. Full obituary pending. Please check back soon.

Feb 12, 2018

Leroy C. Armstrong passed away Monday, February 12, 2018, at KU Medical Center due to heart complications.  He was surrounded by his loving family. He was born on June 24, 1934 in Kansas City, Kansas.  Leroy moved to Baxter Springs, Kansas when he was a child and remained there until coming back to Kansas City where he graduated from...