Obituaries

Jul 11, 2008

Patricia Ruth Olson, age 85, Leawood (formerly of of Hanover Park, IL) passed away on July 11, 2008 at Specialty Hospital of Mid-America from natural causes. Memorial services will be July 15, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 7851 W. 119th Street, Overland Park. Visitation at 10:00 a.m.; burial is private. Memorial contributions may be made to...

Jul 9, 2008

Wanetah V. (Hayes) Helbing, age 94, of Overland Park, formerly of Roeland Park, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 9, 2008 at The Sweet Life at Rosehill from complications due to cancer. A short prayer service will be held at 6:30 p.m. Friday, July 11th, followed by a gathering of family and friends till 8:30 p.m. at D. W. Newcomer?s...

Jul 8, 2008

Major Walter D. Tarbutton, Ret. Walter D. Tarbutton, Roeland Park, KS, attained his final victory July, 8, 2008, to be with his Lord. Visitation will be Sunday July 13, from 2:00 to 4:00 P.M at D.W. Newcomer?s Sons Johnson County Chapel, 11200 Metcalf, Overland Park, with a memorial service at the Chapel Monday, July 14, at 10:00 A.M. Interment with...

Jul 6, 2008

Sam, 85, passed away peacefully on July 6, 2008. He will be remembered for his gentle ways, friendly smile and his positive attitude for living. Born June 28, 1923, in Cleveland Ohio, Sam was a graduate of University of Denver. Sam lived in more than 10 different states, including 22 years in Aiken, S.C., where he was active in St....

Jul 5, 2008

Jess W. Shepherd, 87, of Overland Park passed away July 5, 2008. Visitation will be held Tuesday, July 8, 2008 from 10-11am at D.W. Newcomer?s Sons Johnson County Chapel, 11200 Metcalf, Overland Park, KS 66210. Funeral services will follow at 11am at the chapel. Burial at Johnson County Memorial Gardens. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Alzheimer?s Association, 3846 W....

Jul 3, 2008

Mrs. Helen Evans passed away July 03, 2008 in Leawood, Kansas. Mrs. Evans is survived by her husband, Dr. William Evans. Visitation will be held on Monday, July 7 from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. at D. W. Newcomer?s Sons Johnson County Chapel, 11200 Metcalf, Overland Park, KS. Burial will follow in Johnson County Memorial Gsrdens, Overland Park, KS.

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Jul 1, 2008

Roberta (Bobbi) Johnson finished this part of her journey Tuesday, July 1. She was born August 14, 1927 in K.C.MO and lived in Shawnee and Overland Park for 54 years. For 30 years she was secretary to the postmaster of the Shawnee Mission post office. She was a friend to every one she met. Bobbi was preceded in death by...

Jul 1, 2008

Shirley Evangeline Streit, 78, of Overland Park, Kansas went to be with the Lord on July 1, 2008, surrounded by loved ones after a brief battle with cancer. She was born in Erie, PA. on November 1, 1929. She was preceded in death by parents Horace and Beulah Adams, daughter Norma White and grandson?s JD Ragsdale and Greg Cook. Shirley...

Jun 30, 2008

Captain LaMar M. Scown Our beloved Dad, Husband and Grandpa LaMar M. Scown was born in Lehi, UT on July 6, 1928 and passed away June 30, 2008. LaMar started his airline career with United Airlines in Salt Lake City. He took two years off to serve in the Army in Germany during the Korean War. When he returned, he...

Jun 27, 2008

Ian Jeon, age 3, passed away Friday, June 27, 2008. Memorial services were held Sunday. Inurnment will be in Johnson County Memorial Gardens Indoor Mausoleum at a later date. Ian is survived by his parents, Keun-Bae Jeon and Yume Kim and his two sisters, Innah and Yennah.

Jun 25, 2008

CHRISTIAN ASHWORTH CLEVELAND Christian lit up our hearts, our lives, and every room he entered for a far-too-brief 32 years. Born on September 1, 1975, he was the youngest of six Cleveland children. On June 25, 2008, the Cleveland family unexpectedly lost Christian. Born with a love for the outdoors, Christian spent many hours fishing and looking for wildlife. During...

Jun 24, 2008

Mary Kathryn Liston (nee McArthur), 86 years young, our beloved Mother, grandmother and great- grandmother (Gigi), passed away on June 24, 2008, in Paradise Valley, Ariz., surrounded by loving family. Mary was born Oct. 28, 1921, in Kansas City, Kan., to Cecil and Maysie McArthur, where she was raised. She graduated from Wyandotte High School and Kansas City Junior College....

Jun 23, 2008

Liberty Erin Bonney passed away on June 23, 2008, surrounded by her family, finally at rest after a lengthy battle with cancer. It was her 32nd birthday. A lifelong resident of the Kansas City area, Liberty attended St. Francis Xavier, Notre Dame de Sion, and Bishop Hogan before graduating from Shawnee Mission South High School. Liberty's life was marked by...

Jun 23, 2008

Viola A. Stetina, 95, of Salina, Ks, died Monday June 23, 2008 at Hospice of Salina. She was born February 22, 1913 in Sheridan, Wyoming. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ervin, her parent, sister and brothers. Survivors are a daughter, Beverly Hamilton and husband Donald of Salina, 2 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, nephews and nieces. There will be...

Jun 22, 2008

Beth M. Moody, 40, of Kansas City, KS passed away June 22, 2008. She was born June 17, 1968 in Kansas City, MO. Visitation will be Wednesday, June 25 from 6-8pm at D.W. Newcomer?s Sons Johnson County Chapel, 11200 Metcalf, Overland Park, KS. Graveside service will be 10am Thursday, June 26 at Johnson County Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers...

Jun 21, 2008

Florence Sinnett, known as Mimi to many, shared her final bits of advice and love with the members of her family shortly before she passed away on June 21, 2008 at St. Luke?s South Hospital. Florence was born in Kremlin, Oklahoma to Arthur and Ethel Smith. As a young adult she moved to the Kansas City area where she worked...

Jun 20, 2008

Kristie Lyn Brunker, 51, passed away Friday, June 20, 2008 surrounded by her family. Kris was born January 12, 1957 in Topeka, Kansas. She was a faithful Christian woman who glorified God through teaching preschool, teaching Sunday school, and being a stay at home mom. She graduated from Seaman High School in 1975 and obtained an Associate Degree from Kansas...

Jun 19, 2008

Frances M. Reed, 86, Overland Park, Kan., passed away, Thursday, June 19, 2008. Frances was born January 10, 1922 in Melvern, Kansas. After attending art school, she married Harry Reed in 1946. She was a devoted wife and mother, who loved gardening and was a talented artist. Frances was preceded in death by her husband Harry Reed. She is survived...

Jun 18, 2008

Irene A. Witte, 91, passed away, Wednesday, June 18, 2008 at her home, in Overland Park, KS. Irene was born September 28, 1916 in Hudson, SD, the daughter of Ole and Alma C. (Wahl) Ekle. She married Ernest P. Witte on Feb. 7, 1940 in Kansas City, MO. She was a graduate of Sioux Valley School of Nursing and was...

Jun 17, 2008

Catherine Butcher, age 84, Prairie Village, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, June 17, 2008 at Brighton Gardens. A celebration of her life will be at 4:00 p.m. Thursday, June 19th at D. W. Newcomer's Sons Johnson County Chapel, 11200 Metcalf Avenue, Overland Park, Kansas. Burial in Johnson County Memorial Gardens. A gathering of family and friends will be held 3:00 ?...