Obituaries

Jul 28, 2016

William “Bill” B. Hunter, 93 passed away July 28, 2016.  There will be private family services.  Interment at Johnson County Memorial Gardens.

Jul 26, 2016

Maurine Kimel Blackwell passed away July 26, 2016 at Foxwood Springs Living Center, Raymore, MO.  She was the oldest daughter of Ray and Marie Kimel of Clearwater, KS.  She is survived by:  her husband, Robert Blackwell; daughter, Sheri Seeds of Anchorage, AK; her sister, Patricia Dart and three nieces, also of Anchorage, AK.  Maurine has three granddaughters and five great grandchildren.  She received her B.S....

Jul 25, 2016

Lucille Akers Wheeler, 101, Prairie Village, KS, passed away peacefully July 25, 2016 at Kansas City Hospice House. Lucille was born and raised in Ardmore, OK until she moved to Norman, OK (O.U.) to attend college. She graduated with a degree in Home Economics June 6, 1938 and soon got her first job as the Home Service Director at Oklahoma...

Jul 23, 2016

Walkerman David Dugan, Jr., 85 passed away on July 23, 2016 at his home in Overland Park, Kansas. Dave was born on March 12, 1931 in DuBois, Pennsylvania to Elizabeth (McClelland) and Walkerman “Walk” Dugan. Shortly after Dave’s birth, his family moved to Olean, New York where he spent his childhood. Dave was preceded in death by his parents and...

Jul 23, 2016

Patricia Ann (Rates) Carson, 81, passed away quietly on July 23rd.  Pat was born on October 28, 1934 to Clifford and Opal Rates.  Visitation will be held Tuesday, July 26th from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at the Johnson County Funeral Chapel, 11200 Metcalf.  Funeral services will be Wednesday, July 27th at 10:00 a.m. at the Johnson County Funeral Chapel.  The family invites you to a luncheon...

Jul 22, 2016

Marilyn Lou Maudlin Mayberry, in her 86th year, passed away peacefully in the early hours of July 22, 2016 after a brief illness with her son Tom and his wife Debbie at her side. Marilyn was born on July 19, 1930 in Chicago, Illinois to Viola and Blaine Maudlin. She graduated from Lake View High School and attended Northwestern University...

Jul 21, 2016

Daniel “Dan” R. Elliott passed away July 21, 2016 in Overland Park, Kansas.  He is the beloved husband of Jencina and father of Natalie and Brian.  Dan is also a much loved son, brother, cousin, and uncle.  We will miss him greatly!! We will celebrate Dan’s life from 6-8 pm with words of remembrance at 7:30 pm on September 7, 2016.  It will be...

Jul 21, 2016

Freda N. Whitaker, 81, of Overland Park, Kan., passed away July 21, 2016. She was born Jan. 5, 1935, in Altamont, Kan. Visitation will be Wednesday, July 27th from 6 to 8 p.m. with memorial services at 10 a.m. Thursday, July 28th both at Johnson County Funeral Chapel, 11200 Metcalf Ave., Overland Park. KS. She was preceded in death by...

Jul 21, 2016

Sherrie Lynn Dotson-True, born January 30th ,1956, Wichita, Kansas, passed away peacefully in her home in Grandview, Missouri, July 21st 2016. Sherrie was always an outstanding student and educated at Martinsen Elementary, Allison Jr. High, and West High School in Wichita, Kansas.  She received an Associate of Arts Degree from Butler County Community College in Eldorado, Kansas, where she was inducted...

Jul 20, 2016

Willis Claude Murphy Age 72 of Overland Park, Kansas passed away on July 20, 2016, at The Hospice House of Kansas City, Missouri from Cancer. Willis was born on April 2, 1944 in Mt. Vernon, Missouri to Champ and Opal Murphy.  He was a retired business man/ entrepreneur in the Insurance Industry.  He was a United States Army Sergeant who served in...

Jul 20, 2016

Robert William Rieger II Robert  (Bob) William Rieger II, 52, succumbed to cancer on Wednesday, July 20th, 2016 at Olathe Hospice House in Olathe, KS.   He was born  on February 28th, 1964 in Wichita, Kansas and had been a resident of San Diego, Baja California and Overland Park, KS. Bob was a sports fanatic and loved going to Chiefs and Royals games...

Jul 17, 2016

Earlene L. Mora After 84 remarkable years including 54 years as a loving wife, a caring mother and grandmother, Earlene L.  Mora, 84, of Overland Park, Kansas, lost her fight against Alzheimer’s and then Leukemia, Sunday, July 17, 2016.  A private family service will be held in her honor.. Earlene was born on April, 17, 1932, in Schramburg, Illinois.  She and her younger...

Jul 17, 2016

.Virgil Mundhenke Virgil Victor Mundhenke was born February 22, 1930 to his parents, William and Henrietta Mundhenke, who were living on a farm in Willow Lake, South Dakota.  Virgil had three older siblings Stan, Ernie and Hazel. Depression and drought caused his family to move to Watertown, then Aberdeen South Dakota where Virgil attended elementary and middle school.  His father started “Mundhenke...

Jul 16, 2016

Pearl Jeanne Veatch, 94, Lenexa, passed away Saturday July16, 2016. Jeanne was preceded in death by her husband, Glenn in 1985.   She is survived by her daughters:  Sharon and her husband Stephen Batten and Johna K. Veatch; five grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.    A graveside service will be 1:00pm Tuesday at the Evergreen Cemetery, Dewitt, MO.  Memorial contributions are suggested to Prairie Baptist...

Jul 15, 2016

William Lees Atwood, 96, of Kansas City, Missouri died peacefully at his home at Bishop Spencer Place on Friday, July 15th, 2016.  Bill dedicated his life to his family and his community.  He loved helping people in this community, as evidenced by his many and varied leadership positions.  These include:  Board member of St. Luke’s Hospital for over 20 years, Charter member and past...

Jul 15, 2016

Zachary L. Wallace was born on February 12, 1994 in Vista, California to Doug and Sandy Wallace. Zach entered into rest on July 15, 2016 in Overland Park, Kansas. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather Donald L. Wells. Zach is survived by his parents, Doug and Sandy and his 3 brothers, Cody, Quenton and Paxton all of...

Jul 14, 2016

Michael Shane Smoker, 42, passed away July 14, 2016.  He was born April 9, 1974, the son of Carl L. and Sandra K. (Bare) Smoker.  Mike was an analytical chemist working for the FDA, where he was nationally acclaimed for a method that he developed during the melamine crisis. He had a passion for his family, to help people as well as...

Jul 12, 2016

Aaron William Morton, 33, passed away July 12, 2016. Visitation will be held from 10 to 11 a.m. with service at 11 a.m. Tues., July 19, at Johnson County Funeral Chapel, 11200 Metcalf Ave., Overland Park, Kan. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed towards Candace Morton and Aaron William Morton II (Aaron's wife and son).

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Jul 12, 2016

Marlin Howard was 84 years old upon his death and was born on May 10, 1932 in Richland, KS., son of Claude and Gladys Howard. He graduated from Overbrook High School, Overbrook, KS. He served with the U.S. Army during the Korean War. Upon honorable discharge he began working at the USDA in Topeka, KS where he met his future...

Jul 11, 2016

Ruth H. Schust, 92, passed away July 11, 2016.  She was born October 19, 1923 in Cedar Town, Georgia, the daughter of Reverend Finis and Bessie (Jones) Waid.  Ruth graduated from Pleasant Hill High School after which she moved to Kansas City and attended Peck Beauty School.  She married John G. Schust November 26, 1949.  Ruth worked as a beautician until she married.  She loved...