Obituaries

Jul 27, 2010

Luther Brewer, formerly of Drexel, MO and Olathe, KS, passed away at his home in Daytona Beach, FL. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bert and Geneva Brewer; 5 brothers: Kenneth, Harrison, Arthur, Marion, and Virgil. Surviving are his wife Lou, of the home; daughter Diana Colvard and husband Ed, daughter Brenda Abbott and husband David; step-son Jeff...

Jul 26, 2010

F. WALTER RODGERS F. Walter Rodgers, 87, B (3/16/23), D (7/26/10), Overland Park, Kansas. Born in Muskegon, MI, son of James G. and Blanche Rodgers, brother to seven siblings. Walt served in WWII as a B-24 nose turret gunner with the 8th Air Force/489th Bomb Group, successfully completing 32 missions. After the war, Walt continued civil service at Griffiss Air...

Jul 25, 2010

NANCY HAMPTON FISS Nancy H. Fiss, 78, of Leawood, KS a devoted wife, mother & grandmother of 10 loving grandchildren, passed away Sunday, July 25th, 2010. A memorial service will be held at the Grace & Holy Trinity Cathedral at 13th Street & Broadway, Kansas City, MO on Wednesday, July 28th at 2pm. She was born Nancy Lou Hampton on...

Jul 25, 2010

DR. NDUBISI ANTHONY NNALUE Dr. Ndubisi Anthony Nnalue, 56, of Overland Park, KS passed away on Saturday, July 10, 2010. Visitation will be held on Saturday, July 31st from 9:30 – 10:30 am at Ascension Catholic Church, 9510 W. 127th St., Overland Park, KS. Funeral services will start at 10:30 am. Burial will follow at the Johnson County Memorial Gardens....

Jul 25, 2010

ROY W. SCOTT 1939 - 2010 Roy W. Scott, age 71, Spring Hill, passed away suddenly July 25, 2010, at St. Joseph Hospital from a short, complicated illness. Visitation will be from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Saturday, July 31, at the Bruce Funeral Home in Spring Hill with services immediately following. In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations to...

Jul 24, 2010

Peggy Jone (Williams) Baugher passed away on July 24, 2010; born on June 4, 1927 at Bell Memorial Hospital, now the University of Kansas Hospital, Kansas City, Kansas to Orval and Freda (Engleman) Williams. She was the oldest of five (5) siblings. Peggy was predeceased by both of her parents, her husband John H. Baugher, two brothers Orval Williams, Jr.,...

Jul 24, 2010

MARTHA L. OHMART Martha L. Ohmart, 81, passed away July 24, 2010 in Forth Worth. TX. Visitation will be 6-8 pm, Wednesday, July 28 at D.W. Newcomer’s Sons Johnson County Chapel, 11200 Metcalf. A funeral service will be 11 am, Thursday at the chapel. Interment in Shawnee Mission Memory Gardens. Memorial contributions may be given to a charity of the...

Jul 21, 2010

Jean Lorraine (Lanie) Brooks, 86, of Overland Park, passed away peacefully at home on July 21, 2010, after her battle with cancer, surrounded by her family, friends, and angels. Visitation will be from 6-8pm, Sunday, July 25, 2010, at the Overland Park Church of Christ, 119th & Pflumm. Funeral services will be held at 10:00am on Monday, July 26, 2010,...

Jul 19, 2010

Dorris M. (Garrett) Cook, age 82, of Kansas City, MO passed away on Monday, July 19, 2010. Visitation will be from 1-2:00 P.M. on Friday, July 23rd followed by funeral services at 2:00 P.M. at D.W. Newcomer’s Sons Johnson County Chapel, 11200 Metcalf, Overland Park, KS. Entombment in Johnson County Memorial Gardens Courtyard of Memories. Memorial contributions are suggested to...

Jul 18, 2010

WILLIAM E. "GIG" YOUNG William E. "Gig" Young, 84, Overland Park, Kansas passed away July 18, 2010. Gig was preceded in death by his son-in-law, Brent Warren. Survivors include his wife, Billy; four children, David (Vicky) Young, Connie (Ron) Kelly, Judy (Robert) Diffenderfer; and Susan Warren; 18 grandchildren; and 37 great grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested...

Jul 18, 2010

CATHY ELLEN DEREMER Cathy Ellen DeRemer, 50, of Freeman, Mo., passed away July 18, 2010. Funeral services 1 p.m. Friday, July 23, at Fitch Hillis Funeral Home, Poplar Bluff, Mo. Burial in Memorial Gardens, Poplar Bluff. Visitation 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the funeral home prior to the service. Memorials to the Susan G. Komen Foundation .

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Jul 16, 2010

MARGIE MAE SCAMMON ELLEMAN FALES Margie Mae Scammon Elleman Fales died in her home on July 16, 2010. She was 90 years old. Mrs. Fales was a member of The Village Presbyterian Church, member of P.E.O. Chapter G.B., and a member of Mu Phi Epsilon Patrons. She was born in Columbus, Kansas and lived in the Greater Kansas City area...

Jul 16, 2010

Allyn S. Polson, 79, of Overland Park, KS, passed away Friday, July 16, 2010 at St. Luke's South Hospital from complications following a stroke. The family wishes to thank all of those caring individuals at St. Luke's ICU, who provided him with exceptional care & compassion. Al is survived by his wife & soul mate of 57 years, Carol V....

Jul 15, 2010

HELEN O. VICK GILMAN | Visit Guest Book Helen O. Vick Gilman, age 89, Overland Park, Kan., passed away on July 15, 2010, at Overland Park Nursing and Rehab Center. Helen was born in Paragould, Ark., on January 3, 1921, to Henry and Odessa Chitwood. She was the youngest of eight children, all of whom preceded her in death. She...

Jul 14, 2010

GLORIA ARLENE CROXTON Gloria "Googie" Arlene Croxton, 84, of Paola, Kan., passed away Wednesday, July 14, 2010, at Overland Park Regional Medical Center from kidney failure. Gloria was a kind and caring individual who worked hard her whole life. This showed through in both her careers with American Cancer Association and the YMCA. She always put forth the extra effort...

Jul 14, 2010

Jonathan S. Evans, age 23, of Leawood, KS passed away on Wednesday, July 14, 2010. Jonathan was a graduate of Blue Valley High School and graduated from KU in May 2010 earning a Bachelor’s Degree in Geography. Jonathan enjoyed attending athletic events and was, of course, a fan of the KU Jayhawks. He served as the assistant coach for the...

Jul 13, 2010

DONALD WILLIAM MONTER Donald William Monter was born on July 28, 1920 to William Heinrich and Lillie Caroline (Nieman) Monter along with his twin sister, Clair Ann, on the family farm, just outside of Arapahoe, Nebraska in Gosper County. Don was baptized on August 22, 1920 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Arapahoe, Nebraska. Don was confirmed in 1934. On September...

Jul 13, 2010

William J. Larson, age 73, of Overland Park, KS died on Tuesday, July 13, 2010 at the University of Kansas Medical Center after fighting a courageous seven year battle against Multiple Myeloma. He was born on November 28, 1936 in Boone, IA to Elwyn C. and Lillian D. Larson. He married Maridith Ellsworth in Boone on April 10, 1959. Bill...

Jul 11, 2010

Charles William Jensen, 76, of Overland Park, Kan., passed away July 11, 2010, at Kansas City Hospice House. Charles was born July 21, 1933, to Carl and Ruth Jensen of Monte Vista, Colo. Growing up, he attended Lutheran Elementary and Middle School. He graduated from Monte Vista High School in 1951. Following high school, he was in the United States...

Jul 9, 2010

THOMAS M. "TOMMY" WILLIAMS Thomas M. "Tommy" Williams, age 89, passed away July 9, 2010, at Villa St. Joseph, Overland Park, Kan., from multiple myeloma. A "new Christian" has gone home. Mr. Williams was born December 17, 1920, in Coffee, Mo. He was a well- known professional Musician, music teacher, restaurant owner, husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. He played...