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Obituaries
Judith A Bell
Aug 16, 2024
Judith Ann Bell, "Forever 39", passed away at her residence August 16, 2024 at Homestead of Lenexa. She married James L. Bell October 15, 1955. He preceded her in death July of 2000. Also preceding her in death were her parents Samuel Enz and Jesse (Reynolds) Enz and older sister Barbara (Enz) Tanner.
Jim and Judy left their rural Southern Illinois...
Ronald Rardin
Aug 13, 2024
Ronald Lee Rardin of McKinney, formerly of Leawood, KS, passed away on August 13, 2024. He was born on May 3, 1943, in Kansas City, MO, to Eugene Murray Rardin, Sr. and Virginia Lee (Shepherd) Rardin. As a member of the first class to go entirely through Shawnee Mission East High School, Ron graduated third of 553 students in 1961....
Julia M York
Aug 11, 2024
On August 11, 2024, the world bid farewell to a beloved soul, Julia M York, who passed away in Kansas City. Born on April 9, 1933, Julia lived a life defined by compassion and devotion to her family. She was a caring individual whose kindness touched the lives of all who the privilege of knowing her. Julia's career was centered...
James C. Pickering
Aug 10, 2024
James Carlysle Pickering, 92, of Overland Park, Kansas, passed away peacefully at home on August 10, 2024. Jim was born in Kansas City, MO, on April 9, 1932, to Hiram and Myrtle (Sharp) Pickering. He graduated in 1949 from Northeast High School in Kansas City, MO. He earned his Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration from the University of Missouri...
Nancy L. Evans
Aug 9, 2024
Nancy Leota Evans, 82, of the Village of Loch Lloyd, Missouri, passed away peacefully on August 9, 2024 at Kansas City Hospice House. A service and interment is being held at Johnson County Memorial Gardens on Saturday, August 24, 2024, at 11:30 a.m.
Nancy was born in 1942 in Kansas City, Missouri, to Howard (Hatty) Lester Hatfield and Mary Frances McCleery....
Karen Lee Hull
Aug 9, 2024
Karen Lee Hull, 71, Overland Park, KS, passed away, Friday, August 9, 2024, peacefully at home.
Karen, a country girl at heart, was born July 31, 1953, in Independence, MO. She was the daughter of Robert and Louise (England) Lunsford and lived in numerous places across the U.S. before retiring to Kansas to be close to family and friends.
Karen was a...
Janet Manson
Aug 9, 2024
Janet Lynn Manson sadly left us on August 9th, 2024. She was born in Kansas City, MO and lived the last 35 years in Leawood, KS. Janet loved shopping (especially in Paris) and traveling. When she was home she was happiest with her Bria Bella. She was always the life of the party and everybody loved her.
Janet was preceded in...
William "Bill" Kuhlman
Aug 5, 2024
William “Bill” Kuhlman, 83, of Overland Park, Kansas passed away on August 5th, 2024 at Overland Park Regional Hospital.
Bill was born December 29th, 1940 as the only child to Will Henry Kuhlman and Mary Elizabeth (Williams) Kuhlman in Keytesville, Missouri; they preceded him in death. He grew up as a farm boy in and around Brunswick, Missouri. When not in...
Jorge Luis Blanco
Aug 5, 2024
On the morning of August 5th, 2024, Jorge Luis Blanco passed away at Saint Luke’s Hospital in Kansas City at the age of eighty-five. Jorge was born on February 4th, 1939, in San Juan, Puerto Rico to Heliodoro Blanco Morales and Maria de las Mercedes Arburúa. He was the youngest of five siblings, whom he loved dearly. Jorge attended Marianapolis...
Leon Ray Foiles
Aug 4, 2024
Leon Ray (Pete) Foiles Pete Foiles passed away August 4, 2024, at the age of 94 after a short stay at Sunrise Leawood Assisted Living in Leawood, Kansas. He had a long and eventful life. He was born November 14, 1929, in Kampsville, Illinois (pop. 350), two blocks from the Illinois River ferry. He was the fifth of seven children...
Catherine E. Moody
Aug 4, 2024
Catherine English Moody (June 28, 1932—August 4, 2024), beloved wife and mother, has transitioned from this life. She was 92 and lived in Overland Park, Kansas, with her devoted husband of 67 years, George Moody Jr. She raised five children, all born in her native Mobile, Alabama. Catherine was baptized at Mount Olive Baptist Church No. 1 (Mobile). As residents...
Joan Bobbett Buccero
Aug 2, 2024
Joan B. Buccero (Pinney), affectionately known as Joanie, passed away peacefully, with her husband Larry holding her in his arms, on August 2, 2024, at the age of 88 in Overland Park, Kansas. Born on May 3, 1936, in Cedar Falls, Iowa. Joan lived a vibrant and fulfilling life, marked by her devotion to her family, her career and her...
James "Jim" Firebaugh
Jul 23, 2024
James Edward Firebaugh (Jim or Pop Pop) 98, passed away peacefully on July 23rd, 2024. He was born on June 30, 1926 in Duncan, Oklahoma to Floyd and Thelma. He grew up in St. John, Kansas and left in 1944 to join the United States Navy. He bravely served his country during World War II for two years in the...
Patricia Jean Schwabauer
Jul 22, 2024
Patricia Jean Schwabauer was born January 28, 1941, in Michigan City, Indiana. She left this world on July 22, 2024, in Johnson County, Kansas where she had lived since 1968.
She is preceded in death by her husband Roger Schwabauer, her sister Annette Taylo, and her parents Norman and Anna Haack.
She is survived by children Mike MacArthur (Susan), Annette Calabrese, Cindy...
Hieu Do Pham
Jul 21, 2024
Hieu Do Pham, 40, of Seattle, WA was a devoted husband, father, son, brother, nephew, cousin, and friend who left us too soon on July 21, 2024, following a tragic car accident while vacationing in Tulum, Mexico. Though his time with us was cut short, the impact he made during his years on earth will forever be etched in our...
Beverly "Sue" Gardner
Jul 21, 2024
Beverly “Sue” Gardner, born to Harry E. Old, Sr. and Mary L. Old, died on Sunday, July 21, 2024 at the age of 78, surrounded by her children. She is survived by her daughter, Carrie G. (Brian) Pillsbury, son Scott E. (Lisa) Gardner, grandsons Nicholas Pillsbury, Sam Gardner, and Gabe Gardner, brothers Jerry E. (Kimma) Old, Ric A. (Virginia) Old,...
Karen Elaine Nielsen
Jul 18, 2024
Karen Elaine Nielsen died unexpectedly at home in Overland Park, Kansas on July 18, 2024, due to complications from a fall. Karen was born on April 9,1948 in Kansas City, Mo., the daughter of Elcar and Lillian Nielsen. She grew up in Fairway, Ks., before graduating from Shawnee Mission East High School and attending Kansas State University. After returning to...
Victor Kemery Brewer, Jr.
Jul 18, 2024
Victor Kemery Brewer, Jr. passed away on July 18, 2024 at 80 years old. He was born on March 14th, 1944 in Auburn, Washington.
He graduated from Raytown High School and later received a Bachelor of Science in Business from Rockhurst University.
Vic worked as the treasurer, then the vice-president, and eventually the president of Torotel, Inc. in Grandview, Missouri. After Torotel,...
Sarah M. Allison
Jul 16, 2024
Sarah Maxine Allison (née Blodgett), 88, passed away peacefully on July 16, 2024, in Prairie Village, KS with her daughter by her side. Born at home on September 9, 1935, in Keats, KS, she embarked on a fulfilling career in real estate, initially obtaining her real estate and broker's licenses in 1974 in San Marino, CA, working with Coldwell Banker....
Edward Fisher
Jul 14, 2024
Edward L. Fisher passed away unexpectedly on July 14th, 2024 at the age of 86 surrounded by his loving family. He will be deeply missed by his family and friends. His family was everything to him, but the role he was most proud of was being “Bop-Bop” to Brady. Ed was born in Sissonsville, West Virginia to Mary and Haskel...
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