Obituaries

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...

Jul 9, 2016

Charlotte L. Berry, 95, Leawood, KS, passed away July 9, 2016.  Funeral 10 a.m., Friday, July 15 Johnson County Chapel, 11200 Metcalf Ave., Overland Park, Kansas.

Jul 8, 2016

Nancy Jane Patrick, 73, passed away Friday, July 8, 2016.  She was born March 22, 1943, in Wilmette, Illinois, the daughter of Robert and Mary (Lewis) Thomas.  She grew up in the Ft. Madison, Iowa area then relocated to Kansas City in 1961.   She began her career at the Shawnee Mission Medical Center where she was a Dietary Supervisor.  She received her Paralegal...

Jul 8, 2016

Jerome J. Schmitz, 85, formerly of Overland Park, Kansas, passed away onJuly 8, 2016 in Richmond, VA.  His wife, Evelyn, preceded him in death. Local services are private under the direction of Johnson County Chapel.  913-451-1860.

Jul 6, 2016

Born October 5, 1926 of Floyd and Neva Hurlbert in Centerville, Iowa. Graduated from East High School in Waterloo, Iowa where he lettered in Band and Track and graduated in 1944 in the top ten percent of his class. He went on to attend DePauw University in the Navy V-12, where he earned letters in track and cross-country, and later...

Jul 5, 2016

Monica Jean Chavira, 18, of Mission, KS made her transition on July 5, 2016.  She was born on February 3, 1998 to Melinda Jean Werner and Michael Chavira.  Monica attended Turner Middle School, Argentine & Cristo Rey.  Her greatest talent was cosmetology and helping others to feel good about themselves with hair and make-up. She was survived by her father, Grandmother Mary Everhart,...

Jul 5, 2016

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Jul 5, 2016

CECILIA HAZEL MILLER:  b. 10/19/1926 d. 7/5/2016 Cecilia Hazel Miller (89) passed away at the Shawnee Mission Hospital where she was being treated for complications due to a heart attack.  She was born in Joplin, Missouri to Cecil and Hazel McCormick on October 19, 1926.  She is preceeded in her death by an infant daughter Cynthia Anne, and her husband, Harlan Lange Miller...

Jul 4, 2016

Daryl E. Warren, 54, passed away in the comfort of his own home on July 4, 2016, with the love of his life Teresa "Terri" Warren. He was born to the late Dewane and Barbra Warren on December 21, 1961. He grew up in Overland Park, KS. Daryl graduated from Shawnee Mission North High School in 1979. He married Teresa...

Jul 1, 2016

Donald Joseph Zollars, 72, Overland Park, Kansas, passed away July 1, 2016 surrounded by his family.  A gathering to Celebrate Don’s Life will take place on Wednesday, July 6 from 5-8pm at the Johnson County Chapel, 11200 Metcalf Avenue, Overland Park, KS.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, 1500 Rosencrans Avenue, Suite 200, Manhattan...

Jul 1, 2016

Nancy Irene Donahue (Hershey), 72, was born September 10, 1943 in Moberly, MO.  She passed away peacefully in her sleep 7/1/2016.  She had 1 brother Lloyd Hershey who preceded her in death in 1999.  Her husband recently passed December 26, 2015.  She has 2 children Suzanne Morse (42) of Payson, AZ and Michael Donahue (30) of Overland Park, KS. She has 1 grandchild, Shyenne...

Jun 30, 2016

Rose Mary Herz-Asbury, daughter of Zeno Herz and Ruth Middleton Herz, was born on September 15, 1921. She passed away on June 30, 2016. There were four siblings:   Twin sister Ruth, brothers Richard and Frank. Granddaughter of infamous, storied Nebraska outlaw Doc Middleton. Born and raised in Claycomo, Missouri until she married Roy Asbury. Married to Army officer Colonel Roy...

Jun 29, 2016

Karen Lou Brogger Hagstrom Braswell, 69, of Drexel, Missouri, passed away on June 29, 2016 at Mercy Hospital in Des Moines, Iowa.  An outdoor Celebration of Karen’s Life will be held on Saturday, July 30, 2016 at 10 a.m.at the Overland Park Arboretum, 3909 W. 179th Street, Overland Park, Kansas.  Visitation will follow the service.  Please dress casually and coolly.  In lieu of flowers,...

Jun 29, 2016

Don Miller was born January 7, 1937 and passed away June 29, 2016. He is survived by his loving wife of 32 years, Donna; his two children Kolleen Arnold (Mace) and Bear Miller; two step-sons, Steve Bieszczat (Susan) and Mike Bieszczat; 6 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren; sister-in-law’s, Helen, Nancy, Gwen and Cherie, and brother-in-law Lt. Col. Ret’d Bob Staples. Donna’s...

Jun 29, 2016

. Benjamin Thomas Sharp II, 87, of Prairie Village, KS passed away peacefully June 29th. Ben is survived by Joyce Driver Sharp, his wife who he was happily married to for 20 years and his loving daughter Gail Christine Sharp of Evergreen, CO. Ben was fond of his step-children and is survived by his step-son, Winslow H. Cady (Paula), Denver,...

Jun 28, 2016

Born May 26, 1918 in Springdale, AR and passed away June 28, 2016. Graduated from Springdale High School 1936 Served in the U. S. Navy in World War II.  He remained in the reserves and was reactivated for the Korean War serving on the carrier USS Essex. Married Helen Gann in January 1946. Two sons; Gary born 1949 and Thomas III...

Jun 25, 2016

Diana Lea Santellan, 55 passed away, Saturday, June 25, 2016 surrounded by her family after a valiant fight with Cancer. She was born December 27, 1960, the daughter of Raymond Peterman and Barbara (Sumpter) Peterman. She worked over 35 years for the IAC Group where she had worked her way up to Vice President of Business Development before choosing another...