Johnson County Funeral Chapel & Memorial Gardens
Obituaries
Mr. Leon Johnson
Jan 14, 2007
Leon Charles Johnson 81, died Sunday January 14, 2007 at his home in Overland Park, KS. He was born December 27, 1925 in Clay Center, KS, the son of Joe H. and Hilda (Moden) Johnson. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Dorothy Mart of Derby, KS and Delores Tindall of Palmdale, CA. Leon grew up in Clay Center...
Dr. James Bennett
Jan 14, 2007
Dr. James Dale Bennett Born October 22, 1913 to Dr. James C. Bennett and Florence Hay in Eskridge, Kansas, James Dale Bennett was an exceptional doctor, a celebrated war hero, and an active member of the Country Club United Methodist Church for over 50 years. Most importantly, he was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, friend, mentor and role model....
Mr. Todd Pesch
Jan 13, 2007
Todd William Pesch, 45, Overland Park, Kansas, passed away January 13, 2007 at Garden Terrace from a long-term illness. Todd was born July 19, 1961 in Kansas City, Missouri. He graduated from Missouri University. He was a Wildlife Biologist and worked for Kansas Wildlife and Park, and then became manager of McPherson Wetlands and Wildlife Area. He was a member...
Mr. Robert Marvin
Jan 12, 2007
Robert L. Marvin, 78, passed away at home January 12, 2007. Bob was born January 24, 1928 in Gary, Indiana. He attended Shawnee Mission High School. He served in the Navy and was a WWII veteran. Bob retired from Universal Supply Inc. where he worked for over 40 years. He was a member of the American Legion Post #370. Survivors...
Carol Ashburn
Jan 12, 2007
Carol Lou Ashburn, 76, Overland Park, Kansas, passed away Thursday, January 12, 2007. She was born February 25, 1930 and lived all her life in the Kansas City area. She was a member of the Overland Park Christian Church for over 50 years. She leaves many true friends that she has met through her life with being a chartered member...
Julia Koehler Moore
Jan 11, 2007
Julia Catherine Koehler Moore, RN, 76, Roeland Park, KS, passed away January 11, 2007. Julia was born October 23, 1930 to Willmar and Henrietta Koehler in Kansas City. She was a life long resident of Johnson County. Julia graduated from Shawnee Mission Rural (North) High School in 1949. While at Shawnee Mission, she played first chair French horn in band,...
Mrs. Fay Clardy
Jan 10, 2007
Fay Clardy, age 60, Overland Park, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, January 10, 2007. Fay was born February 4, 1946 in Clarksville, Tennessee to Zelma and John Balthrop. She was employed in records and accounting, and later established her own business. Fay was a member of John Knox Kirk Presbyterian Church, was an avid reader, world traveler, fitness convert, and a...
Marguerite Baker
Jan 9, 2007
Marguerite ?Peggy? Baker 85, Overland Park, passed away on Tuesday January 9, 2007 at her home. Peggy was born on January 28, 1921 in Kansas City, Kansas. She was active in Unity Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star, Bartlesville Court, Order of Amaranth, Bethel Shrine, Order of the White Shrine of Jerusalem all of Bartlesville, Oklahoma. She is a long...
Mr. Russ Maloney
Jan 9, 2007
Russ Maloney, "Pappy," 65, of Overland Park, Kan., passed away Tuesday, January 9, 2007, after a long and courageous battle with a rare illness. He was born in Pittsburgh, Pa., and moved to Kansas in 1975. He is the son of Russell T. Maloney, deceased, and Dorothy Maloney of Pittsburgh, Pa. He is survived by his two sisters, Sandra Joan...
Emma Corazin
Jan 9, 2007
Emma ?Retta? Corazin, age 85, Overland Park, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, January 9, 2006 at Kansas City Hospice House. Retta was born May 9, 1921 to William and Maud (Handy) Price in Independence, Missouri. Two of the most important things in Retta?s life were her family and serving the Lord. After a (very) brief courtship, she was joined in marriage...
Mr. William Merkel
Jan 8, 2007
William E. Merkel, age 83 of Prairie Village, Kansas passed away on Monday January 8, 2007 at St. Luke's South Hospital. Bill was born on August 28, 1923 in Highland, Kansas. He was a Sales Representative for over 50 years and traveled the mid-western states. Bill was an avid golfer and a long-time member of Brookridge Country Club. A World...
Evelyn Kelly Lutz
Jan 8, 2007
Evelyn M. Kelly Lutz passed away the morning of January 8, 2007 at her home in Raytown, Missouri at the age of 87. Evelyn?s began life on November 15, 1919 in Canute, Oklahoma. She was the first daughter of Olin Lake Kelly and Cora A. Gowdy Kelly. Proudly raised in Elk City, Oklahoma, Evelyn graduated from Elk City High School....
Victor Stoddard
Jan 7, 2007
VICTOR T. STODDARD Victor T. Stoddard passed away on Sunday, January 7 at the John Knox Village Hospice Care Center surrounded by his sons Travis and Tyler, daughter-in-law Kimberly and grandsons Matthew and Adam. He was 64 years of age. Victor was born in Independence, MO on May 21, 1942, the son of Edmond A. and Mildred L. (Reynolds) Stoddard....
Laura Chowins
Jan 5, 2007
Laura (Mildred) Chowins, 89, of Leawood, KS died Friday, January 5, 2007 at St. Luke?s Hospital, Kansas City, MO. Memorial services will be 11:00 A.M., Tuesday, January 9th at St. Andrew?s Episcopal Church, 6401 Wornall Terrace, Kansas City, MO 64113. The family suggests memorial contributions to the church. Laura was born May 22, 1917 in Lincoln, NE. She married Richard...
Mr. Allen Hopper
Jan 5, 2007
Allen D. Hopper, 81, Mission, KS, passed away Friday, January 5, 2006. Graveside services 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 9th at Johnson County Memorial Gardens.
Mr. J.V. Burns
Jan 4, 2007
Mr. J.V. Burns, age 89, of Overland Park, Kansas, passed away Thursday, January 4, 2007 at Manor Care. J.V. was born March 31, 1917 in Devon, Kansas. He served his country during World War II in the US Army under General Patton, 3rd Division, and during the invasion of Omaha Beach. He was a supply driver for Patton?s troops. He...
Eugene Rolfe
Jan 2, 2007
EUGENE "GENE" WILLIAM ROLFE, 81 of Blue Springs, MO, formerly of South St. Louis, MO died Tuesday, January 2, 2007, at North Kansas City Hospital. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 2:00 p.m. Thursday , January 4, 2007, at St. John LaLande Catholic Church, Blue Springs, MO. Visitation will be from 1:00 until Mass time at the...
Mrs Jane Johnson
Dec 31, 2006
JANIE L. JOHNSON Janie L. Johnson, 50, Independence, MO, formerly from Avondale, Mo, passed away December 31, 2006 at home. Janie was born September 13, 1956, in Kansas City, MO. She married Lyle E. Johnson on November 12, 1988. She was a homemaker. Janie was preceded in death by her mother, Dorothy L. Bell. She is survived by her husband...
Mr. Norm Handlan
Dec 31, 2006
Norm Handlan 59, Overland Park, KS finished his course on Sunday December 31, 2006 and is now with his Lord at the nineteenth hole. Norm was born in Saint Louis, Missouri and graduated from Kirkwood High School in 1966. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1967 until 1971, when he moved to Kansas City. He began his 35-year career...
Mrs. Elma Richman
Dec 31, 2006
Elma ?Judy? Richman passed away Sunday December 31, 2006. Funeral Services will be private. Memorial Contributions are suggested to the American Diabetes Association. Her husband Leland and her family survive Judy.
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