Obituaries

Nov 27, 2023

 

Our beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Deloris Ann (Pennington) Warford, 85, of Olathe, Kansas, joined her husband, Melvin Warford, in their heavenly home on November 27, 2023. Deloris was born on December 1, 1937, to Leland and Jane Pennington in Marysville, Kansas. She loved her family she leaves behind her sister Marjorie (Dennis) Akin; her three children Laura (Tom)...

Nov 26, 2023

 

Joann Elizabeth Carlson lived to be 100 years old and six months and was feisty until the end. She liked her Cokes and her chocolate and would not put up with any “nonsense.”

 

Born in Indiana on May 11, 1923, to Ada and Kenneth C. Plasterer, Joann spent her early years in Michigan, as her father worked for General Motors. He...

Nov 24, 2023

Kevin E. Wheeler, 62, of Paola, passed away November 24, 2023 at the Olathe Hospice House.  A committal service with military honors will be held at 12:30pm on Friday, December 8th at Leavenworth National Cemetery.

Kevin was born on August 18, 1961 in Jackson County, Missouri, to Chester and Betty (Oder) Wheeler. He was a Rifle Sharpshooter in the United...

Nov 23, 2023

Nov 22, 2023

Karen Sue Bohm, a beloved teacher and compassionate soul, passed away on November 22, 2023, in Leawood, Kansas.  Born on April 28, 1942, in Pekin, Illinois to William Burris and Mary Ann (Embree) Dawson.  Karen's life was filled with beauty and love that she shared with her family, friends, and the thousands of students whose lives she touched.

Raised by her loving...

Nov 22, 2023

Wagih M. I. Moussa passed away on November 22, 2023 at the age of 79. Wagih was born in Cairo, Egypt and immigrated to Kansas in 1976, where he and his wife Marcelle raised their family. He worked as a senior architect for Black and Veatch for 37 years. He was known for his dedication to his family, the church,...

Nov 22, 2023

 

King David, 59, Overland Park, KS, passed away on November 22, 2023 due to a combination of serious underlying medical issues, surrounded by family and friends. Despite the pain and his own stubbornness, King fought hard until the end because “why wouldn’t ya?”.

 

King, fondly known as KR, was born on November 17, 1964 in Amarillo, TX to...

Nov 21, 2023

Jenny Leigh Faircloth, age 45 left us on November 21, 2023 after a short illness to join her forever love, Jan Michael Faircloth. Jenny was born November 23, 1977 and raised and loved dearly by her parents, John and Jean Castoe.

Jan and Jenny were married on November 30, 2007 in Kansas City. Born to this union was Nelson Henry...

Nov 19, 2023

Ruth Ann Shane, 84, Overland Park, passed away Sunday, November 19th, 2023.  Ruth was born April 8, 1939, in Kansas City, KS.  She graduated from Turner High School in 1958 and attended Johnson County Community College.   She transferred to Mid America Nazarene University and graduated with a degree in Interior design.  She was the owner of Draperies and Things in...

Nov 16, 2023

Sharon Hope (Edwards) Drake, age 84 passed away at her home in Overland Park, KS on November 16, 2023. Visitation will be from 1 to 2 PM with service to follow at 2 PM on Saturday, November 25, 2023, at the Johnson County Funeral Chapel, Overland Park, KS. Private burial in Garfield, KS. Sharon was born November 18, 1938 in...

Nov 15, 2023

 

July 10, 1950, saw the arrival of a charismatic soul named Rodney James Cavner, whose legacy would be defined by his infectious laughter and extraordinary stories. Shortly after his birth in Clarinda, Iowa, Rod’s family moved to southern California. It was along these sun-soaked waves where his life’s journey truly began. Early on, Rod discovered his lifelong passion for...

Nov 15, 2023

Robert L. Howell passed away peacefully at home with family in Leawood, Kansas on November 15, 2023.  He was nearly 83 years old.

 

Robert was born near Rock Port, Missouri to Mary Dale and Frank Howell on January 15, 1941.  He grew up in Rock Port, graduating as valedictorian of his high school class.  Later he earned an electrical...

Nov 14, 2023

Delores Evelyn (Dori) Born, 96, died peacefully at Aberdeen Village on November 14, 2023.  Born on July 25, 1927, in Grafton, North Dakota, Dori started life in unique fashion – riding home from the hospital in the sidecar of her dad’s motorcycle.  She was raised on a small farm near Niagara, North Dakota, along with five siblings.  In addition to...

Nov 13, 2023

Ann Elizabeth (Kirchner) Engel was born January 5th, 1946, in Kansas City, Missouri.   She started school at St. Francis Xavier up until 3rd grade.  After 3rd grade she went to Loretto Academy and graduated from there in 1964.

Ann married the love of her life, Daniel L. Engel, in 1970.  Together they were blessed with two children and five grandchildren: ...

Nov 10, 2023

 

Jean Ramirez, age 85, passed away on November 10, 2023.  She was a caring wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend.  

 

She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 61 years, Gus Ramirez.  Together they enjoyed travel, dancing, cheering on the Jayhawks and the Chiefs. They treasured time spent with our family.  They especially enjoyed trips...

Nov 10, 2023

 

Walter Marcellus Linder died on Friday, November 10, 2023, at the age of 97 at Aberdeen Village in Olathe, Kansas. Walt was born on January 17, 1926, on the family farm in Axtell, Nebraska, the son of Walter Nathaniel and Myrtle Alice (Anderson) Linder. He was baptized and confirmed at Bethany Lutheran Church. Walt graduated from Axtell High School...

Nov 9, 2023

 

William Peter Midgley, 86, passed away Thursday, November 9, 2023.  Born May 8, 1937, in Kansas City MO, Bill was the second of three children of Kenneth and Ingaborg Midgley. 

 

There will be a viewing at 1:00 pm with a funeral service at 2:00 pm on Monday, November 20th at  the Johnson County Funeral Chapel, 11200 Metcalf...

Nov 9, 2023

Mary Frances Deckwa Pippert, of Overland Park, went to be with her Heavenly Father November 9, 2023, following a lengthy and progressive illness with dementia.

She was born Mary Frances Deckwa to Wesley and Alberta Deckwa on July 20, 1936, in Clearfield, Kansas.  She was the third of four daughters.  She met her future husband, Ronald Pippert, when her family...

Nov 9, 2023

Lindy Lee Darby, known to her loved ones as Lindy, peacefully passed away on November 9, 2023, at the age of 70 in Olathe, Kansas. Lindy was born on July 24, 1953, in Kansas City, Kansas, to Louise and Donal Shipman.  Lindy was a life-long resident of Olathe, KS and graduated from Olathe High School.

In September of 1983 Lindy...

Nov 8, 2023

Jack Sinclair Keeney, Jr., born on September 17, 1962 in Kansas City, MO, passed away on November 8th, 2023 due to cardiac arrest. He was preceded in death by his father, Jack Sinclair Keeney, Sr. and brother, John Matthew Thayer.Jack attended  Kansas University. He had many hobbies and interests including his beloved cats, drones, photography, art,  and electronics. He was...