Obituaries
Betty Hudak
Sep 12, 2015
Betty J. Hudak (1925-2015) Betty J. Hudak, 90, of Overland Park, Kan., passed away September 12, 2015, at Villa St. Francis Nursing Home surrounded by her family. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Michael, her parents, Louis and Jennie (Krosovic) Karner, and brothers, John and Carl. Betty grew up in the New Castle, Pa. area and graduated...
Janet Schroeder
Sep 7, 2015
Janet M. Schroeder, 98, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, September 7, 2015. Janet, the daughter of Robert and Virginia Manning was born February 8, 1917 in Roxbury, Kansas. Janet grew up in Roxbury before attending the University of Kansas, where she met and married her husband of 56 years, Robert Anthony Schroeder. They moved to Kansas City in...
Vida Beck
Sep 7, 2015
VIDA RUTH BECK Vida Ruth Beck passed away September 7, 2015 at Brewster Place, in Topeka, KS, her home for the last 8 years, where she loved many good friends and the staff. She was engaged in many activities there, enjoying particularly the daily coffees, the Friday Socials, and the exercise class. Vida Ruth was born in Haviland, KS and grew...
K. Elaine Cook
Sep 7, 2015
K. Elaine Cook Kathryn Elaine Cook,52, was taken from us on September 7, 2015. She was born on June 25, 1963. Open visitation will be held at 10:00 am, with memorial services following at 11am, on Monday, September 14 at Johnson County Funeral Chapel. As a child, Kathy (as she was then called) attended Shawnee Mission South High School and graduated...
Gerard Lewis
Sep 6, 2015
Gerard William Lewis, 88, of Prairie Village, Kansas passed away peacefully on September 6, 2015 at his home at Sunrise Senior Living. Funeral services will be at 10:00 AM, Thursday, September 10th at Johnson County Funeral Chapel, 11200 Metcalf Ave., Overland Park, Kansas. A visitation will be held from 5-7 PM, Wednesday, September 9th also at Johnson County Funeral Chapel. The family suggests...
June Jeannette Ragan
Sep 5, 2015
June Jeannette (Phillips) Ragan passed away peacefully on September 5, 2015 at the Kingswood Care Center in Kansas City, Missouri. Jeannette, known as “Junie” to her friends and family, was born in Stover, Missouri on March 10, 1923 to Henry and Nan Todd Phillips. She grew up in Stover, Wellington, and Sweet Springs, Missouri, graduating as valedictorian from Sweet Springs High School...
Yongxiang Gong
Sep 5, 2015
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Carolyn Vince
Aug 31, 2015
Beloved Mother, Grandmother and Sister, Carolyn Vince passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones on Monday August 31, 2015 at home. Carolyn was born on August 18, 1941 in Detroit Michigan to John and Mary (Kovac) Buyer. Carolyn had worked in the Insurance industry since 1988. She was a celebrated artist and cake decorator in the Kansas City Area since 1975. Carolyn...
Robert "Bobby" Marchi
Aug 26, 2015
Robert J. (Bobby) Marchi went home to be with the Lord Wednesday August 26th, at 3:05AM. Bobby was born March 19, 1966. He attended Olathe High School and graduated in 1984. Bobby was constantly teasing his sister, Lisa, and cousins, Jacob and Trisha Hurley. He loved to prank his friends, too. Bobby enjoyed life to its fullest and brought joy to many people....
Mrs. Mary Bell
Aug 25, 2015
Mary Jane Bell, 97, passed away peacefully on August 24, 2015. She was born February 21, 1918, in Ottawa, Kansas to Wallace Edwin Elliott and Leola (Dixon) Elliott. She is survived by her children, Brian E. Bell, and Janey Bell, and two grandchildren. Preceded in death by her husband, David V. Bell. Jane was a Registered Nurse and worked as a staff...
Patricia Archuleta
Aug 24, 2015
Patricia Archuleta passed away 8/24/2015 at North Care Hospice House. She was affectionately known to some as “Pat”, others as “Patsy” but, to her three babies as “Mom or Momma”. Pat was 64 years old and was born on September 26, 1950. She was born, raised and lived in Kansas City, MO. A memorial service will be held at Johnson County Funeral Chapel located...
Robert Hess
Aug 21, 2015
Robert E. Hess of Overland Park KS, passed away August 21, 2015 at home at Park Meadows Memory Care with family at his side. Survivors include his brothers, Bill Hess and Jim Hess; daughters, Lisa Hanson, Becky Martin (Kevin), and Pam Hess; grandchildren; Patrick Hanson, Kathryn Martin, Mallory Martin and Charlie Martin. Bob was preceded in death by his wife Anne Hess. He...
Kathryn Sawdey
Aug 19, 2015
Beloved wife, mom, grandma, great-grandma, cousin and friend passed away on August 19, 2015. Born in Bemus Point NY on May 12, 1923, she is survived by her loving husband of 69 years, Dick Sawdey, daughters Diane Porter (Bruce), Florence AZ, Mary Beth Funk, Olathe KS, 5 grandchildren; Matt Funk (Brooke), Alan Funk (Colleen), Lindsay Meyer (Brian), Kevin Porter and Dan...

Ralph Wyss
Aug 19, 2015
Beloved husband, father, and grandfather Ralph Goodwin Wyss, age 90, of Overland Park, Kansas was returned home to our Heavenly Father on August 19, 2015. Ralph was born in Kansas City, Missouri on January 4, 1925. Ralph was a graduate of Central Senior High School in Kansas City, Missouri. His favorite subjects were mathematics and the sciences. Ralph was a veteran of...
Janice "Coach Janice" Ninemire-Van Gorp
Aug 18, 2015
Janice Elaine Ninemire Van Gorp, 46, of Olathe, KS was called home to our Lord on August 18, 2015 at the Olathe Medical Center after suffering a massive brain aneurysm. Visitation will be held Friday, August 21 from 6 to 9 PM at Colonial Presbyterian Church located at the corner of 95th Street and Wornall Road, Kansas City, MO. Funeral services will...
Mrs. Judy Conus
Aug 17, 2015
Julida V. Conus, 92, of Louisburg, KS, died August 17, 2015 at Louisburg Care Center. Visitation will be from 1-2:00pm Thursday August 20th, followed by a graveside service at 2:00pm at Johnson County Funeral Chapel and Memorial Gardens, 11200 Metcalf, Overland Park. Julida Conus was born February 27, 1923, in Russellville, Arkansas. She had lived in Kansas City, Overland Park...
Robert Bentz
Aug 10, 2015
Robert L. Bentz, 91, San Tan Valley, AZ, formerly of Shawnee, KS, passed away August 10, 2015 in Gilbert, AZ. Robert was preceded in passing by his wife of 67 years, Doris; son, Ronald Bentz and two brothers, Raymond Bentz and Albert Bentz. He is survived by his son, Gary R. Bentz of Gardner, KS and daughter, Janice R. Shinkle...
Lynne Meyer Egan
Aug 9, 2015
LYNNE MEYER EGAN Lynne Meyer Egan, 74, Olathe, KS passed away August 9, 2015. Memorial service will be at 3pm August 14, St. Andrew Christian Church, 13890 W. 127th St., Olathe, KS 66062. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Harvesters – The Community Food Network.

Virginia Warning
Aug 8, 2015
Virginia Hill Warning, age 97, passed away on August 8, 2015. Virginia was born in Chicago, the first child of Christine and George Hill. While skilled in fashion-fabric retail, her primary career was that of wife and mother. Virginia loved her garden, sewing for her girls, watching the birds in the yard, and Sunday dinners with family. Virginia was preceded in...
Mrs. Alice Spaugh
Aug 7, 2015
Alice Fredine (Hale) Spaugh, 95, Overland Park, Ks passed away Friday August 7, 2015 at Sharon Lane Health Services. A visitation will be held from 6:30-8:00pm Tuesday August 11th at Johnson County Funeral Chapel, 11200 Metcalf. A service to celebrate Alice’s life will be 11:00am Wednesday August 12th at Village Presbyterian Church, 6641 Mission Road. Private family graveside service will be at the...
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