Obituaries

Beverly Jean Cook

Beverly Jean Cook

Nov 8, 2023

 

Beverly Jean Cook was born on September 12, 1932, and lived a fulfilling life doing everything that she loved.  She resided in Kansas most of her life where she always made the best out of every situation with a smile on her face.

Beverly later became Carla as she followed her dreams and became a belly dancer.  She hit...

Dolores Mary White Simonie

Dolores Mary White Simonie

Nov 6, 2023

 

 

“I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith”

2 Timothy 4:7

 

Dolores M. Simonie, formerly Dolores White, passed away on November 6, 2023. She was born in St. Louis, MO on March 12, 1940, and grew up surrounded by a large, extended family. She attended University City Senior High...

Jeffrey Wayne Sturkie

Jeffrey Wayne Sturkie

Nov 5, 2023

Jeffrey W. Sturkie, a beloved individual known for his caring nature and incredible memory, has passed away at the age of 68. Born on August 28, 1955, in Owensboro, Kentucky, Jeffrey lived a life filled with purpose and dedication.Jeffrey's passion for numbers and facts was evident from an early age. Throughout his career, he served as a scorekeeper for various...

James Michael Morgan

James Michael Morgan

Nov 4, 2023

 

James Michael Morgan, 44, passed away on November 3, 2023 from a hemorrhagic stroke, in Lenexa, KS

 Born in Westmoreland, Kansas, James was a beloved son, brother, colleague and friend. James was a very intelligent yet humble man. He began his career in computer engineering working for his father at Morgan Consulting Group until Tom's death in 2003. He continued...

Dale Wayne Harkin

Dale Wayne Harkin

Nov 4, 2023

Dale Wayne Harkin, of Overland Park, Kansas, born on April 25th, 1936, to the late Veva Maxine and William Owen Harkin, passed away at home, at age 87 on November 4th, 2023.  He was born in Pleasantville, Iowa and graduated from Pleasantville High School in 1954.  He is survived by his son Bradley Harkin and daughter-in-law Gina, and great-granddaughter Desiree...

Molly Jo Masquelier

Molly Jo Masquelier

Nov 2, 2023

Molly Jo Masquelier, 93, Leawood, passed away Thursday November 2, 2023. Molly Jo was born January 3, 1930, in Hartshorn, OK to William and Julia Woods.  Molly was the previous owner of Care Facilities in Overland Park, Wichita and Scottsdale, Az.

She is survived by her Daughter, Katie McCartney; Son, John McCartney; and two grandsons:  Jonathan McCartney and Michael McCartney.

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Jo Ellen Sell

Jo Ellen Sell

Oct 28, 2023

Jo Ellen Sell, born March 6, 1937, near Grove, Oklahoma to Louis and Ellen Barnes passed away on October 28, 2023.  Following her father’s death, she and her mother moved to Enid, Oklahoma where she attended Enid High School.  After graduation, Jo Ellen attended Phillips University where she was majoring in journalism when she met Curtis Sell.   They married...

Lysle Garland Holloway

Lysle Garland Holloway

Oct 28, 2023

Lysle G. Holloway, 91, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great- grandfather, passed away peacefully in his Merriam, Kansas home on October 28th, 2023. Lysle was born in Sedalia, MO, March 14th, 1932, to Lysle Victor Holloway and Jewel Elaine Gilbert Holloway. After living in several Missouri cities, the family moved to the Marlborough Community of Kansas City, Missouri in time for him to attend Center Junior High and Center High School where he lettered in football, basketball, track, music and drama, and...

Raymond N. Wilson

Raymond N. Wilson

Oct 27, 2023

 

Raymond Neal Wilson was born in Marceline, Missouri on January 3, 1935 to Eula (Snider) and Claud Wilson.  Ray passed away peacefully surrounded by family on October 27, 2023.  He was 88 years old when he passed and was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. 

Ray was one of 8 children and was raised on a farm. ...

Patricia Ann Chrzanowski

Patricia Ann Chrzanowski

Oct 23, 2023

 

Patricia Ann Chrzanowski, 84, Overland Park passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on October 23, 2023.

Patricia was born July 3, 1939, in Kansas City, Kansas to Nicholas and Mary (Belaus) Karhut.  Pat was raised in Kansas City, Kansas on Polish Hill along with her younger sister, Elaine.  Pat graduated in 1957 from Bishop Ward High School.   After...

Roger Lance Moffett

Roger Lance Moffett

Oct 22, 2023

Roger Lance Moffett was born into the arms of George and Alice Moffett on July 5,1939 in Kansas City, Kansas. The family, including his “Irish twin” brother David just 11 months his senior, moved north of the river in Kansas City after purchasing a five-acre lot on which to build their home. His father enlisted in the Marines when the...

Dr. Lawrence Perry, Jr.

Dr. Lawrence Perry, Jr.

Oct 21, 2023

Dr. Lawrence Lindsay (Larry) Perry, Jr., age 89, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 21, 2023.  Larry was born on June 1st, 1934. In grade school, he met the girl that would be by his side for the next 80 years.  That girl was Geraldine Ann (Gerry) Swenson Perry and she survives him.  To their precious union was born a...

Leonard Lacy

Leonard Lacy

Oct 20, 2023

Leonard R. Lacy, know as Len to his friends, was born in Los Angeles, California on April 27, 1942.  Following the end of WWII, Len and his parents, Faye and Virgil Lacy (nee Ackman), moved back to the Midwest, where Len was raised in Overland Park, Kansas.  Following college at Brigham Young University, Len joined the Air Force, where he...

Norma M. Watson

Norma M. Watson

Oct 20, 2023

Norma M. Watson, a beloved mother, grandma, great- and great-great grandma, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her children, on October 20, 2023.  She was 88 years old.

 

Norma was born in 1935 to Burt and Lillian Walsh of Cincinnati, Ohio.  She was a devoted daughter, sister, aunt, wife, mother and friend.  Her loving heart and kind spirit left an...

Doris Sullens Witt

Doris Sullens Witt

Oct 19, 2023

 

Doris Sullens Witt passed away peacefully at Menorah Medical Center surrounded by family on the evening of October 19, 2023 of complications following a broken hip. She was 93 years old. 

Doris Irene Kendall, the third of four children, was born Dec. 7, 1929, to Orval and Ina Baker Kendall, residing on a farm near the small town of...

Maureen Sue Bliss

Maureen Sue Bliss

Oct 18, 2023

Maureen (Mo) Sue Bliss, 88, died October 18, 2023.   She was born June 15, 1935, in Jackson County Missouri.  

She was preceded in death by her husband, Sam Bliss.   She is survived by her five sons:  Mike Bliss, Todd Bliss, Keith Bliss, Sean Bliss, and Doug Bliss; seven grandchildren:  Bobbie, Hank, Will, Cameron, Cody, Taylor, and Mitchell; and three great-grandchildren:...

Rose Tsou Ho

Rose Tsou Ho

Oct 17, 2023

With her children Sam, Anita, and Gordon by her side, Rose Ho peacefully departed this world on October 17, 2023.

Our hearts were shattered, but as the tears flowed, they swiftly transformed into a river of reflection, gratitude, and profound admiration for a life that could rival the grandest Hollywood screenplay.  Rose Ho was the embodiment of 2 Corinthians 9:7,...

Stephen Robertson

Stephen Robertson

Oct 16, 2023

On October 15, 2023 Stephen F. Robertson, age 84, went to be with the Lord.  He was born to Samuel Robertson and Margaret Olson Robertson on February 17, 1939 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He is preceded in death by his parents and his brother-in-law, Bob Olson. He is survived by his wife, Lynda and their two daughters, Devon Cheek (Marshall) and...

Mary Ann Porch

Mary Ann Porch

Oct 16, 2023

Mary Ann Porch, Buzzy, age 86, formarly of Overland Park passed away Monday, October 16, 2023.

She was a beloved Wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. 

She was a graduate of Shawnee Mission Highschool and the University of Missouri - Kansas City. Her chosen career was dental hygiene. She was passionate about dental health. She chose to focus her talents...

James D. Blackwell

James D. Blackwell

Oct 16, 2023

 

Jim was born in Topeka, Kansas on August 10, 1925 to parents Homer and Leone.  He was an only child.  His family moved to Kansas City when he was a baby, spending most of his youth growing up at 74th and Holmes.  He attended Southwest High School graduating in 1942.  He served in the Army during WWII as part...

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