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Obituaries
James E. Burcham
Oct 23, 2024
James “Jim” Edward Burcham went home to be with Jesus on October 23rd, 2024 at the age of 67.
Jim was the son of Marilyn and Earl Wallace. He was born in Peoria, IL and was the oldest of 3 children, and as a child basketball was his biggest passion. Jim attended KU and later was married and had 2 children,...
Terrence Scott Melvin
Oct 20, 2024
Terrence Scott Melvin, cherished husband, father, brother and friend, passed away having faced cancer with remarkable grace and quiet strength. Born on June 19, 1951, in Fairview Park, Ohio, Terry's life was marked by his passion for family, the cornerstone of his many achievements and joys.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Richard and Claire, his brother Rik and...
Emma Marie Flax
Oct 19, 2024
Emma Marie Flax, age 18 months, of Overland Park, Kansas, passed away on October 19, 2024. Born on April 4, 2023, Emma was a source of joy and light to all who knew her.
Emma was a vibrant and joyful child who found great delight in the simple pleasures of life. She loved to swing and play outside, especially enjoying time...
Carolyn Louise Hirner
Oct 19, 2024
Carolyn Hirner, age 92, of, Lee’s Summit, Missouri passed away peacefully on October 19, 2024, at Kansas City Hospice House, surrounded by her loving family. A devoted mother, grandmother, and friend, Carolyn lived a life of grace, kindness, and unwavering love that touched the hearts of all who knew her.
Born on December 1, 1931, in Hannibal, Missouri, Carolyn was the...
Camille Alicia Slattery
Oct 15, 2024
Camille Alicia Slattery of Overland Park passed away on October 15, 2024 at the age of 95 in Leawood, Kansas. She was born May 23rd,1929 in Detroit, Michigan to her parents Dr. and Mrs. William Baker.
Throughout her life, she made lasting impressions on all those she encountered. She had a contagious zest for life and never missed an opportunity to...
William "Bill" Henry Hawthorne, Jr.
Oct 14, 2024
William (Bill) Henry Hawthorne Jr. of Overland Park, Kansas, died peacefully at home at the age of 81. Bill was born in Rolla, Missouri on 9/1/43 to Maxine & William Henry Hawthorne Sr. The simplest of pleasures in life brought great joy to Bill. . .watching his beloved Chiefs & Mizzou Tigers, along with just chillin’ with his friends and...
Nona Lindsay
Oct 14, 2024
Nona Lindsay, age 84, passed away in her home on October 14, 2024. Nona was born on December 31, 1939 to Walter and Elnora Smith, in Junction City, KS.
Nona was the 9th of 10 children. She was raised mostly in Westside of Kansas City, Mo and Bettendorf, Iowa.
At a very young age, she opened her own beauty salon. She was...
Linda Susan Moore
Oct 13, 2024
Linda Susan Moore, born on January 22, 1949, in Merriam, Kansas, passed away peacefully on October 13, 2024, in Olathe, Kansas. She was 75 years old.
Linda was a beloved mother to her twin daughters, Kristen and Angela, and a cherished grandmother to her five grandchildren: Emma Meek, Dylan and Elaina Meek (twins), Abigail Linsky, and Ellie Linsky. She took immense...
Charles Anthony Rehm
Oct 13, 2024
Charles Anthony Rehm, 68, of Warsaw, MO passed away Saturday, October 13, 2024 at NorthCare Hospice House in North Kansas City, MO after a brief illness.
Charles was born July 18, 1956 in St. Joseph, MO. He was the son of Helen Cobb Rehm and the late Thomas Rehm.
Charles was married to Lisa Schroeder on November 15, 1986. They celebrated more...
Robert Barnett
Oct 11, 2024
Robert “Bob” Kent Barnett, 81 peacefully passed away alongside family members on October 11th, 2024 following his second stroke in 13 years.
Bob was born on April 10th, 1943 in Kansas City, Kansas to Marjorie Cox Barnett and Oscar Orval Barnett. After graduating from Shawnee Mission High School (now Shawnee Mission North High School) in 1961, where he proudly starred for...
Kelly Lynn Gilliland
Oct 10, 2024
Kelly Lynn Gilliland was born September 28,1957 to Darl Kay and Lila Jane Stites in Chicago, IL. At age three the family moved to San Diego. Then, subsequently to Atlanta and Los Angeles due to her father’s business assignments. She graduated from Rolling Hills High School (L.A. area) in 1975 and then attended Cal State Sacramento. Kelly soon transferred to...
Juanita M. Zanagal
Oct 7, 2024
Juanita M. Zanagal, Shawnee, KS passed away October 7, 2024. She was born July 4, 1938 in McLouth, KS to Myron and Louise Keeslar. She was united in marriage to Emery Zanagal, March 20, 1976.
Juanita worked for Southwestern Bell and AT & T. When she retired from AT & T she went to work with Emery at their company Star...
Terry Wayne Lasley
Oct 6, 2024
Terry W. Lasley, age 69, of Kansas City, Kansas passed away on October 6, 2024, at his residence. He was born October 2, 1955, in Kansas City, Missouri. He was the son of Wayne and Annabelle (Doty) Lasley.
Terry was preceded in death by his parents, brother-in-law Bob McCormick, and several aunts and uncles.
Terry is survived by his daughter, Jessy Lasley...
Bonnie Faye Assmann
Oct 6, 2024
Bonnie Faye Assmann, 41 of Overland Park, Kansas passed away October 6, 2024.
Bonnie was born April 27, 1983 in Shawnee Mission, Kansas to David and Susan Assmann. She graduated from Bonner Springs High School in 2001 and The University of Kansas in 2004 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting and Business/Management. Bonnie later moved to Melbourne Beach, Florida where she...
Shirley Jean Devine
Oct 5, 2024
Shirley Jean Devine, age 89, of Overland Park, KS passed away peacefully on October 5, 2024, surrounded by loved ones. Born on May 8, 1935, in Kansas City, KS, she was the beloved daughter of Arthur T. and Pauline H. Meyers.
Shirley was known for her vibrant personality, and her love for entertaining friends and family. She dedicated her life to...
Margaret Ann Davis Athey
Oct 2, 2024
Margaret Ann Davis Athey, age 87, passed away on October 2, 2024, in Loveland, CO. She was born on November 22, 1936, to Otto and Mabel Davis. Margaret was the valedictorian of her class at Moss Point High School and continued her education at Graceland College and Indiana University for undergraduate work, and later UMKC for her Masters degree in...
Hilda Maxine (Hoke) Metcalf
Oct 1, 2024
Hilda Maxine (Hoke) Metcalf, 96, formerly of Tallmadge, Ohio, made use of her “one way ticket” to Heaven, Tuesday, October 1, 2024 from her earthly residence at Ignite Medical Resorts in Overland Park, Kansas.
Born on January 16, 1928, she was the only daughter of Luther ”Mason” and Edith (Norris) Hoke in Nallen, West Virginia. Her father died in a coal...
Allen N. Bolte
Oct 1, 2024
It is with profound sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Allen N. Bolte, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and proud veteran, who passed away on October 1, 2024 at the age of 85. Allen led a fulfilled life devoted to his family, his country, and many activities that brought him joy.
Allen was married to his beloved wife,...
Avis W. Johnson
Sep 30, 2024
Avis W. Johnson, 93, from Overland Park, KS passed away at home on Monday, September 30, 2024. She was born on November 5,1930 in Miltonvale, KS to Loyd and Anna Mae Cyr. She married Leon Johnson on November 10,1948 and they went on to live in several Kansas towns. In 1961, they moved to Overland Park, KS where they raised...
Larry Delbert Parsons
Sep 27, 2024
Larry Delbert Parsons, age 91, passed away peacefully in his home on September 27th after a 9 month battle with cancer. Larry was born on May 17th 1933 to Eugene O. Parsons and Merlyn Yeakley Parsons in Kansas City, Missouri. He was a graduate of Pembroke Country Day School in Kansas City as well as the University of Kansas, receiving...
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