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Obituaries
Mr. Robert Brown
Jul 22, 2013
Robert James Brown of Leawood, KS passed away peacefully on June 22, 2013. He was born in Guthrie, OK, on Dec.1, 1934 to Earl and Theresa Brown. He grew up in Pittsburg, KS. He then graduated in 1952 from St. Mary High School in Pittsburg, KS. After graduation from Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska, he was commissioned as a 2nd...
Mr. Stephen Kalen
Jul 21, 2013
Stephen (Steve) E. Kalen, Olathe, KS passed on to his greater glory Sunday, July 21, 2013 around 8:00 am at his home. Steve is survived by his parents Ken and Elaine Kalen, his brother Daniel Kalen, his wife Lynne Kalen and his 3 children: Amanda Kalen, Michelle Hadachek and Parker Kalen. Steve was also survived by his son-in-law Tim Hadachek....
Mr. F. Sample
Jul 21, 2013
Michael F. Sample, 63, passed away on July 21, 2013. Private services for Michael with an inurnment will take place at a later date.
Gary Boyd
Jul 20, 2013
Gary Alan Boyd, 63, passed away Saturday, July 20, 2013, at Kansas City Hospice House. Gary was born March 15, 1950, in Kansas City, MO, to William and Jessie Lee Boyd. He grew up in Overland Park, KS and graduated from Shawnee Mission West High School and Pittsburg State University with a bachelor's degree in Auto Technology. Gary worked for...
Mrs. Carolyn Lambert
Jul 17, 2013
Carolyn Faye Lambert, former First Lady of Baker University, passed away July 17 with her family gathered around her bed. Born on December 2, 1940 to Reverend Willard and Thelma Bright in Garden City, Missouri, she moved with her family to Lee's Summit where her father was pastor of the First Baptist Church and where she and her sisters learned...
Mr. Dennis Murphy
Jul 16, 2013
Dennis John Murphy, 65, Olathe, Kansas peacefully passed away at his home with his loving family by his side on July 16, 2013. A funeral service will be held at 3:00 PM, Saturday, July 20, 2013 at D.W. Newcomer's Sons Johnson County Chapel, 11200 Metcalf Ave., Overland Park, KS. A visitation will begin an hour prior to service time at...
Helen Trites
Jul 16, 2013
Helen Trites, 92, passed away Tuesday, July 16, 2013, at Delmar Gardens of Overland Park. Helen was born August 29, 1920, in St Paul, MN, first child of Robert and Nora (Kongsvik) Woodbury. She graduated from the University of Minnesota and proudly served our country as a member of the WAVES branch of the US Navy. She was stationed in...
Mrs. Thelma Brown
Jul 14, 2013
Thelma Lucille Pulcher Brown, beloved wife, mother, sister, grandmother, and great-grandmother passed away peacefully on July 14, 2013 at her home in Kansas City, MO. She was born in East Carondelet, IL on July 31, 1929, the first born child of Sheridan and Lucille Pulcher. Thelma graduated from Dupo High School in Dupo, IL and received an Associates degree from...
Mr. Thomas Self, Jr.
Jul 13, 2013
Charles Thomas Self, Jr. passed away July 13, 2013, at Claridge Court, Prairie Village, Kan. He was born to Susie Alleen (Pilkington) Self and Charles Thomas Self, Sr. on Dec. 14, 1929, in Birmingham, Ala. His parents and his sister, Charlene Epps, predecease him. He grew up in New Smyrna Beach, Fla., graduated from Florida State University with a B.S....
Ralph Schowengerdt
Jul 12, 2013
Ralph Schowengerdt, 81, passed away Friday, July 12, 2013. Ralph was born June 14, 1932, in Higginsville, MO, to Louis and Viola Schowengerdt. He was employed with Kansas City Kansas Fire Department for 32 years and retired as Captain. Ralph for most of his life was Lutheran and attended Our Saviour Lutheran Church. He enjoyed his family, faith, traveling and...
Rose Cunningham
Jul 12, 2013
Rose Lee Cunningham, 85, passed away Friday, July 12, 2013, at Garden Terrace of Overland Park. Rose was born May 3, 1928, in Clay Center, KS, to Edwin and Viola Moore. She worked for Electro Dynamics, Puritan Medical and Pyramid Life Insurance. Rose was a longtime member of Southridge Presbyterian Church in Roeland Park. She is survived by her husband...
Mr. Henry Meinert III
Jul 11, 2013
Henry Joseph Meinert, III, 62, passed away on July 11, 2013 at the University of Kansas Medical Center. He was born on Jan. 10, 1951 in Kansas City, Kansas. Joe was a member of UAW Local 31 and employed by General Motors Fairfax for 37 years. He worked in various departments on the 2nd and 3rd shirt. He was currently...
Mrs. Mary Mingle
Jul 11, 2013
Mary was born August 5, 1921 on a farm north of Winona, Kan. Mary achievements in 4-H and Radio Club earned her a scholarship that enabled her to attend Kansas State University. At Kansas State she earned a B.S. in Home Economics (1946) and B.S.N. in nursing (1947), a 5-year combined degree which K-State was one of the first in...
Mrs. Kathryn R. Leland
Jul 10, 2013
Kathryn (Kay) R. Leland, age 76, of Overland Park, KS, passed away on Wednesday, July 10, 2013. She was born on July 23, 1936 in Kansas City, MO, the daughter of James and Helen Roth. She served on the board of the Kansas City Ballet and Symphony. She was predeceased by her beloved husband Roger with whom she was married...
Mr James Roy
Jul 9, 2013
Jim Roy, age 66, passed away in his home July 9, 2013 in the loving arms of his wife after complications from a bone marrow transplant. Jim grew up in Overland Park, KS and served 2 Vietnam tours. Jim worked construction and was a proud member of the Carpenters Union for 45 years. In 1971, he married the love of...
Mrs. Marie Gravenstein
Jul 8, 2013
Edna Marie Gravenstein, 76, passed away July 8, 2013. Edna was born on August 25, 1936. She worked as a Bank Teller after graduation until 1963. She was a homemaker who enjoyed baking, sewing, quilting and ceramics. She is survived by her husband Don, daughter Kathi, son Ron (Debby), grandchildren, Megan and Tyler, and sister Sue Carter. Cremation is planned....
Lois Holland
Jul 7, 2013
Lois Holland, 86, passed away Sunday, July 7, 2013, surrounded by her family. Lois was born January 16, 1927, in Minneapolis, MN, to Raymond and LaVergne Smyth. Upon the death of LaVergne, Lois was raised by Raymond and Irene Smyth. Lois enjoyed music and played the organ for nursing homes in the Overland Park area. She was the past president...
Raoul Lindo
Jul 3, 2013
Raoul Lindo, 81, passed away Wednesday, July 3, 2013, at his home in Overland Park, KS, surrounded by his family. Raoul was born May 26, 1932, in Cuba, to Guy and Hortensia Lindo. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother, Dennis and sister, Margaret. Raoul is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Jessie Lindo; three children,...
William Longmire
Jul 3, 2013
William Chapman Longmire peacefully passed away July 3, 2013. Bill was born November 11, 1925, to Roy and Louise Longmire in Utica, Mississippi. His early days in Utica were spent in the sleepy, lush setting of weeping willows, where he, his brothers Bob and Harmon, and parents lived amongst good neighbors and friends. Bill's life's journey included being a WWII...
Mrs. Marie Magyar
Jul 1, 2013
Marie Genevieve (Buzzo) Magyar passed onto eternal life on July 1, 2013. Funeral Mass will be held at Prince of Peace in Olathe, KS on Tuesday July 9th at 12PM with Graveside services at Johnson County Memorial Gardens 11200 Metcalf, OP KS 66210. Friends may call at DW Newcomers 8201 Metcalf, OP KS Sunday July 7 from 5-8pm and Monday...
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