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Frank Zawojski, Jr.
Apr 18, 2023
Frank Zawojski, Jr., 74, passed away on April 18, 2023 in Overland Park, KS. He was born to Frank Zawojski and Emma (Deutsch) Zawojski on January 6, 1949 in Pittsburgh, PA.
After graduating from North Hills High School in Pittsburgh, he went on to get a degree in Industrial Engineering from the University of Dayton, where he was an...
Diane Collins
Apr 17, 2023
Patricia Diane (Fogarty) Collins died on April 17, 2023 with her long time partner Jerry Wright and daughter Kelley, at her side. She was 78 years old. Born on May 6, 1944 in Jackson, Mississippi. Diane was the oldest child of John (Jack) and Martha (Dent) Fogarty.
Diane graduated from Bishop Miege High School and went on to become a...
Michael Farrington Simms
Apr 15, 2023
Overland Park, Kansas – Michael F. Simms, 85, passed away Saturday, April 15, 2023, at Village Shalom, where he had lived the past 12 years.
Michael wanted to be remembered as a dancer, teacher and choreographer. Much of his life was spent in the world of ballet, but also jazz and modern dance. If one aspect of that...
Sally Haworth Bowen
Apr 12, 2023
Sally Haworth Bowen, 87, passed away on April 12, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. Sally was born August 4, 1935 in Argonia, Kansas, to Bernyce (Larson) Haworth and Milford R. Haworth.
Sally grew up as an only child in the small town of Argonia, Kansas. She spent many days with her grandparents on their farm, which she loved....
Joseph Floyd Fredelake
Apr 12, 2023
Joseph “Floyd” Fredelake, 102, of Overland Park, Kansas passed away Wednesday, April 12, 2023.
Floyd was born on February 16, 1921, on the family farm near Spearville, Kansas to Frank and Mary Fredelake. He was the youngest of seven children.
Floyd married the love of his life, Elva Ott, in 1941, and they enjoyed nearly 73 years together. Floyd and Elva...
Rob A. Williams
Apr 12, 2023
Robert Arthur Williams (Rob), age 52, of Gardner KS, left this world on Wednesday, April 12, 2023, leaving behind many fond memories for his family and friends.
Rob is survived by his mother, Anna Williams, of Overland Park, KS. He is also survived by many lifelong friends. He is preceded in death by his father, Gary Williams and his brother,...
Tyrus Raymond Gainer
Apr 11, 2023
Tyrus “Ty” Raymond Gainer, 89-dedicated husband, father, grandfather, uncle, and friend-passed away at home in Spring Hill, KS on Tuesday, April 11, 2023. Ty was born the only child of Dee and Myrtle Gainer in Elkins, West Virginia. He loved his hometown and his family. He had many stories of his Elkins High School days where he was class president...
John H. Armon, Jr.
Apr 11, 2023
John H. Armon Jr, 75, of Shawnee, KS, passed away Tuesday, April 11th, 2023, at the Atriums Senior Living, Overland Park, KS. Graveside Service will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, May 6thShawnee Mission Memory Gardens, 23215 W. 75th St., Shawnee, KS.
John Armon Jr, the son of John Sr. and Catherine Armon, was born on July 26th, 1947, in Kansas...
Gerard "Jerry" Bax
Apr 11, 2023
Gerard “Jerry” Bax, 67, of Overland Park, Kansas passed away Tuesday evening, April 11th, 2023, in his beautiful backyard garden. He was born January 21st, 1956, in St. Louis, Missouri, the son of Walter J. and Laurentia M. Bax. He married Gail Kinker on June 7th, 1980. They were privileged to share nearly 43 years together.
Jerry was the...
Patricia R. Dinklage
Apr 11, 2023
Patricia Rose Dinklage January 11, 1930 - April 11, 2023, Overland Park, KS. Patricia (Pat) Rose Dinklage, 93 passed away April 11, 2023. She was born in Kansas City, MO, the only child to Emma and Lionel Trudel. Pat graduated from Shawnee Mission High School and attended St. Mary's College.
She married Melvin Dinklage in 1956, together they...
Roberta A. Rusnak
Apr 11, 2023
Roberta A. Rusnak (Bobbie), 87, passed away peacefully on April 11, 2023, at her home with family members by her side. Bobbie was born April 20, 1935 in Moline, KS, daughter to Bernice (Trotter) Hutton and John Richard Hutton.
Bobbie attended Rosedale High School and graduated in 1953. She worked after school at Hallmark Cards and continued after graduation for...
Terry Cole
Apr 10, 2023
Terry Marshall Cole, Local Business Owner, died on April 10th, 2023 in Kansas City, Kansas at the age of 56.
Terry was born in Kansas on July 19th of 1966 and lived in Overland Park for the entirety of his life.
Terry attended Shawnee Mission West High School.
Terry ran his own company, T&S Roofing with Sandra Cole, to whom...
Donald LeRoy Singleton
Apr 10, 2023
Donald LeRoy Singleton passed away Monday, April 10, 2023.
Don was born 92 years ago in Eldorado, KS and was the only child born to Orville and Marvel Brooks Singleton.
Don was a longtime resident and business owner of Overland Park, KS.
He is survived by two daughters, 2 step-sons, seven grandchildren and many great grandchildren.
Eddy, his beloved...
George J. Acinger, Jr.
Apr 9, 2023
Early on Easter morning, George Acinger met the God he worshipped and served his entire life. George was born to Bess and George Acinger, the eldest of five children, in a close-knit Croatian and Serbian family. George was a lifelong servant and a man of deep faith. He had a passion for the outdoors and physical fitness.
Following...
Charles Donald Peterson
Apr 8, 2023
Charles D. Peterson 63, longtime Overland Park, KS resident and former Evanston, IL resident, passed away unexpectedly on April 8, 2023. Chuck is survived by his former wife, Carrie Mandelbaum, and their children, Mauri and Max Peterson. Loving brother to Maribeth (Mark) Schwartzhoff, Michael (Cathy) Peterson and Jan (Jim) O’Brien. Devoted uncle to Amanda (Alex), Ally (Adam), Davis (Kailey),...
Christine Puying Chao
Apr 8, 2023
Christine Chao passed away unexpectedly on April 8th, 2023, at the age of 61. She was born on June 9th, 1962. She graduated with a masters degree of art, specifically in fashion and design in 1989. Christine will be remembered for her positivity, her engaging smile, and her welcome nature to anyone that she meets. She had a passion...
Michelle L. Martin
Apr 8, 2023
Michelle Lynne Martin, 43, of Overland Park, Kansas passed away Saturday, April 8, 2023, at Advent Health Shawnee Mission Medical Center. Michelle is survived by her daughter Olivia, and her mother, Marcia. Graveside Service will be held on Saturday, April 22nd at 11:00 a.m. at Johnson County Funeral Chapel and Memorial Gardens at 11200 Metcalf, Overland Park, Kansas. Please be...
Shirley W. Gordon
Apr 6, 2023
Shirley W. Gordon, 94, of Overland Park, KS died April 6, 2023, at Brookdale Senior Living. A private memorial service will be held. Friends may pay their respects at her final place of rest beside her husband, Louis Gordon, and daughter, Jan Gordon, at the Johnson County Memorial Gardens, 11200 Metcalf, Overland Park, KS 66210. In lieu of...
Return Jonathan Meigs
Apr 5, 2023
Retired Colonel Return Jonathan “Jon” Meigs of Overland Park, Kansas passed away on Wednesday, April 5, 2023. He was born in Connecticut and moved to Johnson County at age nine when his parents, of R. Jonathan and Helen D. Meigs were transferred to Kansas City. He attended Shawnee-Mission High School and graduated from the University of Kansas with...
Byron E. Bircher
Apr 5, 2023
Byron E. Bircher, 91 passed away peacefully at the Kansas City Hospice House on April 5, 2023. Byron was born in Lawrence, Kansas on July 9,1931, the son of Elmer Bircher and Clara Bircher. Byron grew up in Lawrence as an only child. He was a wonderful son, always working hard at school and helping on their farm cutting...
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