Obituaries

Esther Beecham

Nov 27, 2017

ESTHER LOUISE BEECHAM, 94, of Holton, Kansas, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 27, 2017 after a short stay in the Onaga Community Hospital. Now she begins her eternal life with her beloved Lord and Savior. Esther will be dearly missed by her family and friends.

A funeral service will be held at 11AM, on Thursday, November...

Erline M. Hardy

Nov 26, 2017

Erline Maria Hardy, of Cassville, Missouri passed away Sunday, November 26, 2017.

She is survived by her husband of 33 years, George S. Hardy.

Inurnment will be at Shawnee Mission Memory Gardens at a later date.

Emma Nersesiants

Nov 26, 2017

Emma M. Nersesiants, 90, of Overland Park, KS, passed away Sunday, November 26, 2017.

Emma was a woman of great strength, warmth, and generosity. She indiscriminately gave her love and affection to all and possessed an unmistakably beautiful spirit. Emma loved her family and friends dearly and was dearly loved by them. She lives on through her...

Patricia Willhauck

Nov 24, 2017

Patricia Jean Willhauck, 88, of Overland Park, KS passed away peacefully on Friday, November 24, 2017. Pat was born in Opheim, Montana to R.Q. and Dorotha Smith on August 27, 1929. She grew up in Maryville, MO. Pat married the love of her life, John Willhauck, while both were students at the University of Missouri, Columbia.

Pat was...

Carolyn Kalwei

Nov 23, 2017

Carolyn Ann Grant Kalwei passed away on November 23, 2017.

Carolyn was born on November 11, 1944 in Clinton, MO to Edward and Loraine Grant (Cole). She was the oldest of six children, and as such, she served as role-model, mentor, and advocate for her siblings, roles that extended well beyond childhood. She moved to Kansas City when she was 18, and began...

Roberta Garrison

Nov 21, 2017

Roberta L Garrison, 76

Port Saint Lucie, Florida

Roberta Liane Garrison, 76, passed away November 21, 2017, after a 10 year battle with Alzheimer’s. She was born January 2, 1941, in Lawrence, Kansas, to the late Bert and Connie Johnson. She was raised in Lawrence, Kansas and Joliet, Illinois, but returned to Lawrence to attend...

David Hartline

Nov 20, 2017

David A. Hartline, 93, recently of Lenexa, KS, passed away November 20, 2017. Remembrances will be private. Cremation. Memorial contributions may be made to the First Church of Christ, Scientist, 6401 W. 87th St., Overland Park, KS 66212. He was born in Pottstown, PA, of parents Daniel B. and Esther (Henricks) Hartline.

He graduated from Pottstown High...

Lola Prather

Nov 18, 2017

Lola Charlene Prather, 89, passed away at Kansas City Hospice facility on Saturday November 18, 2017.  She was born March 7, 1928 in Parnell, Missouri.  She graduated from Parnell High School.  She moved to the Kansas City area and retired from Government Employees Health Association after a long career in insurance. Lola was preceded in death by her sisters, Blanche Arnold, Goldie...

Richard "Rick" Strachan

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...

C.H. Joseph Chang

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...

Daniel Shore

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,...

David DuCharme

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...

H.R. "Bob" Bootman

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....

Charlotte (Wheeler) Pickard

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...

Cordelia Dick

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...

Lucy Breitenstein

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...

Lenora (Addy) Arnett

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...

Carol Froeschle (Thomas)

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...

Frank Weems

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...

Betty Maurer

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...