Obituaries

Feb 12, 2018

Sue Ann Roberts Anderson, a loving wife, a devoted mom, a fun “Grandee” and a wonderful friend to many passed away on February 12, 2018. She was 75 years old. She was born in Kansas City, Missouri, the only child of Harley and Fredia Roberts. Sue made every occasion special and had a purse and a front door wreath...

Feb 11, 2018

Velva ‘Jean’ DeAtley passed away on Sunday, February 11, 2018 at Kansas City Hospice House.

Jean was born July 9, 1932 in Bolivar, MO to Arthur A. and Dessie V. Pettet, the 8th of 10 children.  She was a longtime resident of Overland Park and Olathe area.

Jean loved her family and her friends who...

Feb 10, 2018

Leslie “Les” E. Regier, 75, passed away Saturday February 10, 2018 from Metastatic Melanoma.  Les was born in Hutchinson, Kansas on June 1, 1942 to Edward and Wilma Regier.

Les grew up in Buhler, Kansas and graduated from Buhler High School.  He attended Hutchinson Community College and graduated from Kansas State University in 1965 with a degree...

Feb 9, 2018

Frances Marie Clarke, 96, passed away peacefully at Claridge Court Residential Community on February 9, 2018 where she had happily resided for the past 9 years. Frances lived a full and productive life and was blessed with a loving, devoted family and remarkable health.

Frances was born to Thurman B. and Georgia D. (nee Gale) Barker in...

Feb 8, 2018

Patrick Ruelle

Patrick James (“Pat”) Ruelle, 59, Overland Park, KS, died Thursday, February 8 in Kansas City.  His wife of 33 years, Kimberly (Breding), survives.Pat is the second child and eldest son of Jim and Mary Ruelle, Minot, ND, both deceased.Also surviving are their three adult children: daughter, Micah; and sons, Colt (Kayla) and Steele, all of...

Feb 8, 2018

John Frank Allen, 80, Overland Park, KS, passed away on February 8, 2018 at home.

A visitation will be held from 5-7 PM, on Friday, February 16, at McCalley-Collins Funeral Home, 505 E Court Ave, Winterset, IA 50273. A memorial service will be held at 10:30 AM at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 1026 N 8th Ave, Winterset,...

Feb 8, 2018

Donnis Mildred Lueking Clark, 92, was born November 29, 1925, and passed into the arms of Jesus on February 8, 2018 at her home in Leawood. She is preceded in death by husband, David H. Clark; parents, Fred and Tyra Lueking; and favorite aunt, Mildred Lloyd. She is survived by 3 children: Kimberly Clark Sharp (Don), Paul Clark (Sharon)...

Feb 8, 2018

Effie L. Yeates, 87, passed away on February 8, 2018 at home surrounded by her family.

She was born on January 4, 1931 in East Lynne, MO to Charles and Clara Hudson. She graduated from Belton High School. She married Richard C. Yeates in 1951 and they had 3 children together. She retired after 22 years as...

Feb 6, 2018

Marilyn S. Carrell, 71, of Prairie Village, KS, passed away due to complications from ALS on February 6th, 2018 surrounded by loved ones. She is survived by her loving husband of 49 years Bill Carrell; her son Brad (Jill); her sister Faye (Phil) and her 2 grandchildren. A visitation will be held at 9am on Sat. Feb. 17th at...

Feb 6, 2018

Mia Nicole Norton. Little Miss Mia passed away on Tuesday, February 6, 2018. She was born on Memorial Day, May 29, 2017, and though her challenges were myriad, her impact on those who cared for her was greater. Her survivors are parents, Melinda and Kenneth Norton (Leawood); brother, Caleb; great-grandfather Kenneth Norton (Dodge City); grandparents Linda and Chuck Morgan...

Feb 5, 2018

Mildred (Millie), 94, peacefully passed Feb. 5, 2018.  Mildred was born May 28, 1923 in New Plymouth, Idaho to Myrel and Celia Noyes.  By God's grace she met and married the man of her dreams, John Walton O'Neal, on February 14, 1947.  She was a stay at home mom.  She taught us all what it took to be the...

Feb 4, 2018

Roy Earl Noe, 82, of Overland Park KS, died Sunday, Feb 4, 2018.  Roy was born in Germantown TN in 1935 to Herbert and Jessie Noe (Fisackerly). Roy proudly served in the US Air Force for 30 yrs, 1957-1977. He then retired with thirteen years of civil service for the Veterans Administration in 1990.

Roy was a...

Feb 3, 2018

John Perry (Jack) Barber, age 87, of Lenexa, started his trip down the long road of no return on February 3, 2018 to join his wife of 66 years who began her trip in January, 2016. (Dad’s own words.)

Jack was born Oct. 23, 1930 in Denver, CO to John R. and Olive M. Barber. The family...

Feb 3, 2018

Ayako Watanabe, 103, of Overland Park, Kansas, passed away Saturday, February 3, 2018. Services will be at a later date.

Feb 3, 2018

Dean E. Thompson, along with his twin brother, was born July 12, 1928 in Claypool, Indiana to Ralph and Jessie Thompson. Dean’s parents and his brother, Gene, preceded him in death.

Dean graduated from Warsaw, Indiana High School and attended both Butler and Indiana Universities.

He was drafted into the Army during the Korean conflict...

Feb 3, 2018

David W. Taylor, 83 of Overland Park, KS, passed away Feb. 3, 2018 and rejoined his beloved wife, Karen (deceased 2008). His love and devotion for her never faded. Dad was a humble, kind and loving man with a good heart, especially for those less fortunate as he came from humble beginnings himself. COPD and heart failure made life...

Feb 1, 2018

Joyce A. Rickman, 80, of Overland Park, KS passed away February 1, 2018. Joyce was born October 7, 1937. No services planned at this time.

Jan 31, 2018

An obituary is not available at this time for Barbara A. Bierwirth. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Jan 31, 2018

Dorothy Elaine Arnote, 84, of Prairie Village, KS, died peacefully at home on Wednesday, January 31, 2018, after a courageous battle with vascular dementia. A visitation will be held at 9 AM on Saturday, February 3, at Johnson County Funeral Chapel, 11200 Metcalf Ave, Overland Park, KS, with service at 10 AM. Burial will follow at the Salem Cemetery...

Jan 29, 2018

Susan Kay (Neuman) Caldwell—a woman of zany humor, selflessness, and courage—passed away on Monday, January 29, 2018, at Shawnee Mission Medical Center in Merriam, Kansas.

She was just 49.

Throughout her entire life, Susan was known for her huge heart. Piece by piece, she gave it away, forgetting to keep enough for herself. This ultimately...