Obituaries

May 7, 2022

Mrs. Kathleen (Kathy) Speer Brown was born 6.23.1927 in Aullville, Missouri,  daughter of the late Laura Brandt Steinman and Elmer Steinman, with three younger siblings, Winford, Bonnie, who preceded her in death in 1991, and Karen. She graduated from Concordia High School in 1945 and relocated to Kansas City, where she and her close friend Gertrude found their first...

May 6, 2022

James Richard Limer, 75, died on May 6, 2022 in Lenexa, Kansas.

Jim was born in Highland, Illinois to James Franklin Limer and Marianna Theresa Balma on April 8, 1947. He grew up in Pocahontas, Illinois and married Susan Marie Stoecklin on August 29, 1968 in Highland, Illinois.

Jim was a veteran of the United...

May 6, 2022

George Wayne Colburn, 76, died unexpectedly on May 6th, 2022, at Capital Region Medical Center. He was born July 20th, 1945, in Gardner Kansas the son of William and Mary Colburn. George was an immensely proud American and joined the United States Army until his medical discharge. George returned home and chose to go to school. He chose a...

May 6, 2022

Karla Kellogg Dautenhahn, loving wife, mother, grandmother, and sister entered eternal life with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on May 6th, 2022, passing away at the age of 63 after a 9 year battle with Breast Cancer.

Karla Kaye Kellogg was born on September 10th, 1958 in Fulton, Missouri.  She moved to Marshall, Missouri in the...

May 5, 2022

Kathryn M. Ferdig, age 72, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 5th, 2022, at Olathe Health Hospice House.

Kathy was born September 12th, 1949 in Kansas City, Missouri to Howard and Lorene Biven. She was raised in Stanley, Kansas and graduated from Stanley High School in 1967.  She went on to marry her husband of 42 years,...

May 4, 2022

C. Graham Mendenhall, 89, formerly of Cape Girardeau, MO, passed away May 4, 2022, in Overland Park, KS.

Graham was born in Wichita, KS, on June 20, 1932, to C. Dewey and Gladys (Graham) Mendenhall. He grew up in West Allis, WI and graduated from Nathan Hale High School in 1950. In his youth, he enjoyed spending summers on his...

May 4, 2022

Ronald C. Pentz was born at home in Oskaloosa, Kansas on August 20, 1932, to parents  Minnie Marie Wagner Pentz and Carl E. Pentz. Raised in a Christian home, Ron prayed with his parents to receive Christ as his Savior the day before his thirteenth birthday. He led a life in service to the Lord using his gifts for...

Apr 28, 2022

Nicholas Williams, of Leawood, KS passed away Thursday, April 28.  He was born February 2, 1979.  He was the son of Jim and Lois Williams, also of Leawood.  He graduated from Blue Valley North High School and attended college at the University of Kansas.  Growing up, he played soccer and basketball, and he really excelled at baseball.  He was...

Apr 27, 2022

Roger C. Anderson, of Lawrence, KS passed away Wednesday, April 27, 2022. He was born on February 9, 1936 in Lincoln, NE to Charles I. and Ethel M. (Monk) Anderson.

After earning a bachelor’s degree from the University of Nebraska and a master’s degree in library science from the University of Denver, Roger held various positions at...

Apr 24, 2022

Ruth started her Journey on May 30, 1927, on 43rd Street in Kansas City, Kansas.  Ruth lived at the corner of Rainbow and 43rd throughout her childhood.  She attended Rosedale High School, where she served on the Cheerleading Squad, graduating with the Class of 1945.  After high school, Ruth joined the Cheerleading Squad at Kansas City Junior College, where...

Apr 24, 2022

Burton “Butch” Gordon was born November 2nd, 1928, to Clyde and Juanita Gordon. Clyde and Juanita had two children, Burton and his older sister Betty who preceded him in death.  While he was born in Watonga, Oklahoma, the family soon moved to Salina, Kansas and then on to Manhattan, Kansas, where he attended grade school, high school, and then...

Apr 23, 2022

Richard Douglas Petty, 89, went to be with his Lord and Savior on April 23.

Richard was born December 29, 1932, to Stephen and Julia Petty in Flint, MI.  He wed his first wife, Maxine Sharp, January 3, 1952, and they had four children. In 1982 he married Beverly Akers and was married until his death.  After...

Apr 21, 2022

J.W. Stoker, legendary trick rider and roper, passed away on April 21, 2022, at the age of 94 in Weatherford, Texas.

Graveside service will be 11 am Wednesday, May 4th, 2022, at the  Johnson County Memorial Gardens, 1200 Metcalf Ave., Overland Park, Kansas 66210

Memorials: In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations in J.W.’s...

Apr 20, 2022

Barbara “Barb” Sneed, 73, was born October 29th, 1948 to parents Marianne and Hubert Sneed. She was the eldest child of six and was seen as a dedicated sister to her younger siblings. Barbara graduated from Gardner High School in 1966 and was an active member of the Student Alumni after graduation. She became Barbara Emberton with her marriage...

Apr 19, 2022

Mark passed Tuesday, April 19, 2022, surrounded by family; his wife on his right, mother on his left, and three daughters holding onto him. His father, sisters, nieces, and nephews were all at his bedside, wrapping him in love.

His nearly two-year battle with cancer that riddled his body ended peacefully and without pain but devastated his...