Obituaries

Nov 17, 2017

It is with great sadness that the family of Richard (Rick) Strachan announce his passing on November 17th, 2017 at the age of 63 years.

Rick will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 42 years, Grace (Russell) Strachan. He will be fondly remembered by his brothers and sisters, Bev (Grace), Debbie (Mike), Dan (Sylvia) and Patty...

Nov 15, 2017

C.H. Joseph Chang, 88, of Mission Hills, Kansas, peacefully passed away surrounded by his loving family on November 15, 2017.  Born in 1929 in Seoul, Korea, Dr. Chang received his M.D. and Ph.D. and was a Professor of Radiology at Kansas University Medical Center for 36 years, and served as the head of the Diagnostic Radiology division.  He met the love of...

Nov 14, 2017

Daniel Michael Shore

May 1, 1980 - November 14, 2017

Daniel Shore, of Kansas City, lost his battle with depression on November 14, 2017.  A memorial service to honor his life will be held Saturday, November 25th at 11:00 am in the sanctuary at the United Methodist Church of the Resurrection, 13720 Roe Ave, Leawood,...

Nov 14, 2017

David J. DuCharme 81, of Blue Springs, MO passed away Tuesday, November 14, 2017.  He was surrounded by his family who remained at his bedside during his final days.  David was born in Kalamazoo, MI on March 29, 1936 and was married to Elizabeth (Betty) Swircinski on June 1, 1963.

David was preceded in death by his...

Nov 13, 2017

H.R. “Bob” Bootman, born October 30, 1922, died at home on November 13, 2017 after a long struggle with congestive heart failure. His parents were Herbert J. Bootman and Juanita Matilda Cortez who were married in Santa Fe, NM in October 1917. They predeceased him in 1932 and 1965 respectively. Bob’s full brother, Herb, also predeceased him in 1980....

Nov 13, 2017

Charlotte Ann (Wheeler) Pickard, daughter of Steven and Lillie Wheeler and was born on January 27, 1964 in Cabool, MO and passed away on November 13, 2017 in Hanover, NH. She was 53 years, 9 months, and 18 days of age. She moved to Kansas City after graduating from the University of Missouri where she married John J. Pickard on...

Nov 12, 2017

Cordelia Mae Dick, 87, of Leawood, Kansas, died peacefully at her residence on November 12, 2017. Cordelia, known to her friends and family as “Corky” (and to many of her nieces and nephews as “Aunt Pat”), was born March 17, 1930, in Kansas City, Missouri, to John and Terressa Fox. Corky attended Central High School before attending the University of...

Nov 12, 2017

Lucy Meinhardt Grice Breitenstein, 90, Overland Park, KS, passed away on November 12, 2017. Lucy Breitenstein was born October 21, 1927 in Newbury, KS, the daughter of John Meinhardt and Dena Tillman Meinhardt.  The family moved to St. Mary’s where she attended Immaculate Conception Grade and High School.  She attended Washburn University where she was a member of Phi Sigma Iota, International...

Nov 11, 2017

On November 11, 2017, our mother left the pains of mortal life to join her family in heaven.  We know she was welcomed there with cheers and celebration, as she is missed and grieved by those left behind. Lenora Maxine Addy was born in Fontana, Kansas on Feb. 20, 1918 to Susie and Oscar Addy. She was proceeded in death by...

Nov 9, 2017

Carol Jeanne Froeschle (Thomas), 71, Sedalia, MO, passed away on November 9, 2017 at KU Medical Center. Carol was born on March 23, 1946, in Kansas City, MO, to William and Mary Ellen Lovsky. She was born the youngest of three daughters. Carol grew up in Shawnee, KS and graduated from Shawnee Mission North High School in 1964. She then...

Nov 7, 2017

Frank S. Weems, 87, of Lee’s Summit passed away at the home Tuesday, Nov 7, 2017.  Frank was born on August 22, 1930 in Sacramento, CA to Frank S & Ella J. Weems.  Besides his parents and siblings Frank is preceded in death by his first wife, Coralie A.Weems. Frank moved to Kansas City in 1948 and worked in consumer finance...

Nov 7, 2017

Betty Jean Maurer, 97, of Prairie Village, Kansas passed away on November 7, 2017 at her home.  Visitation will be held at 10:00AM, November 15 until the memorial service at 11:00AM at Asbury United Methodist Church, 5400 W. 75th St., Prairie Village, KS 66208.   In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to the Asbury United Methodist Church or Cross-Lines Community...

Nov 7, 2017

Jane Louise Rutter, 94, passed away peacefully on November 7, 2017. She was born on July 17, 1923 in Indiana Harbor, Indiana. She started working at a young age during the Great Depression,  selling cosmetics at Kleinman's Drugstore in Indiana Harbor. Later, she went on to work for JCPenney's selling cosmetics in Gary, Indiana. She met and married Edward H. Rutter...

Nov 5, 2017

Lillie Mae Graves, 84, Olathe, KS passed away November 5, 2017 Lillie was born to Louis and Alberta Droke in Kingfisher County on October 20, 1933.  She was the fourth born of five children.  They lived on a farm where she helped out milking cows.  She was in 4H and won a ribbon for her calf.   Lillie was secretary and treasurer of her...

Nov 5, 2017

Edward Everett Newcomer Edward Everett Newcomer, 85, passed away on Sunday November 5th after losing his battle with cancer. He was born in Ogallah, Kansas on December 9, 1931 to Carol and Alice Newcomer.  Ed graduated from Trego High School in WaKeeney, KS and attended Bethany College before entering the Navy during the Korean War. He served four years in the...

Nov 4, 2017

Joseph Alan “Joe Van” Van Houtan, 62, Louisburg, KS, passed away on November 4, 2017 at his home from cancer. Joe was born June 19, 1955, in Lawrence, KS to Earline and Everett Van Houtan.  Joe started working at Wolf Creek until the job ended after he was employed there for 14 years. After the job at Wolf Creek, Joe started...

Nov 3, 2017

George L. Templeton, 97, engineer, missionary, teacher, writer, good Samaritan, explorer, traveler, man of peace, man of God, died Friday, Nov. 3, at Brandon Woods in Lawrence. George was born in Spearville, Kan., May 15, 1920, son of Frank H. and Gladys Niece Templeton. He joined the Army during WWII as a member of the Signal Corps stationed in Iceland...

Nov 3, 2017

Ann Myer, 92, of Overland Park, Kansas was born on Easter Sunday, April 12, 1925 in Iowa. She met the love of her life, Bill Myer CDR USN Ret at the tender age of 19.They married on July 5, 1944 after only three dates. They were devoted to one another for 68 years until Bill passed in 2012. Ann was...

Nov 3, 2017

William (“Bill”) Glenn Willis, 85, went to be with the Lord on Friday, November 3, 2017.  He was born on September 28, 1932 in Columbia, MO to Denver Colorado Willis and Bertha Mae Willis.  He married Esta Mae Taylor on April 10, 1955, and together they had two children, Pamela Dawn Hinshaw (Mark) of Shawnee, KS and Renea Ann Barker (Mark) of...

Nov 1, 2017

Michael W Murray, 70, of Leawood, Kansas went to be with our Lord, Wednesday, November 1, 2017 surrounded by his loving family. Mike was born on July 9, 1947 in Chariton, Iowa.  He graduated from Newton High School in 1965 and joined the U.S. Navy in 1966. He served on the USS Kitty Hawk and the USS Bon Homme Richard for...