Obituaries

Nov 7, 2021

Merlin Clyde Harness of Overland Park Kansas, passed away on November 7, 2021.

Merlin was born November 28th, 1931 in Lincoln Township, MO to Henry Everett Harness and Nettie May Walkinshaw.

He was a loving husband, a fantastic father, a phenomenal grandfather, and overall, an outstanding man.  He loved visiting with family and friends and making any new...

Nov 7, 2021

Jane Letton Nettels died Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021. She was 87.

Jane was born to Mable (Kelsey) and Raymond Letton on Jan. 12, 1934, in Pittsburg, Kan., five days before her lifelong friend and future husband, Curt Nettels.

She graduated from Pittsburg High School and the University of Kansas, where she earned a B.S in...

Nov 6, 2021

Russell Warner Graff, 95, of Overland Park, KS passed away on Saturday, November 6, 2021.

Russell was born on a farm, 3 miles north of Riceville, Iowa, on August 23, 1926. He graduated from Riceville High...

Nov 6, 2021

Chen Lui was born in Changhai Xian, China. After marrying Chong Fa Wong in 1943, Chen graciously stayed at home to care for their four children, Frank, How, Kau Kwai, and Ling. In 1985, Chen and her family moved to the United States in pursuit of opening a restaurant and bringing Chinese cuisine to rural Kansas. Chen stayed at...

Nov 6, 2021

Our precious mother, Samira Michel Batrouni, who Joyfully devoted her life to her family and home, passed away peacefully in her sleep Saturday November 06, 2021, at the age of 88.

She will forever be loved and missed by her surviving children; her son Fadi and her daughters Ghada, Mona, Jinan, and Lina, and her five loving...

Nov 3, 2021

Robert G. Jacobs, 82, Overland Park, Kansas passed away November 3, 2021 in Prairie Village, Kansas.  He lived in Overland Park, Kansas most of his life.

He leaves his wife; Naomi K. Lopez, Sister; Judy Gallizzi, Stepson; Chris Lopez, 2 nieces and 1 nephew.

No service schedule.

Nov 2, 2021

John Max Baker Sr., 93, of Overland Park, KS passed away peacefully in his home November. 2, 2021.

John was born in Elkland, Pennsylvania September 26,1928 to William Gee Baker and Mary Cameron Baker. He graduated High School from Union Endicott High School in Endicott, New York. John received an honorable discharge from the United States Marine...

Nov 1, 2021

John Edward Round of Overland Park, Kansas passed away Monday, November 1, 2021 at the age of 77 surrounded in love and comfort.  He was born September 20, 1944 to Charles Z. and Martha J. Round in Kansas City, MO.  John is survived by his wife Janet of 53 years; sister Cindi Jansohn (Jerry); daughters Donna Follick, Laura Sprinkle...

Oct 30, 2021

Sharon E. Schmidt, 81, of Kansas City, KS passed away October 30, 2021 at Advent Health Shawnee Mission following a brief illness. She was born July 20, 1940 in Kansas City, MO to Margaret (Orr Hitschler) and Thomas Elliott. She graduated from Bishop Ward High School, Kansas City, MO.

She was preceded in death by the love...

Oct 30, 2021

Patricia Ann Hattaway, 85, of Overland Park, Kansas, passed away on October 30, 2021 after a struggle with Alzheimer’s.

Patricia was born on St Patrick’s Day, 1936 to Richard and Marianne O’Neil in Kansas City, Kansas. After Patricia graduated from Wyandotte High School in 1955, she went on to obtain a Bachelor’s degree in Education at the...

Oct 29, 2021

Nancy was born in Anniston, Alabama to John and Katie Holley.  She graduated from Northeastern State University in Oklahoma and received a master’s degree in special education from University of Kansas.  She married Robert Tomlinson in May of 1971.

She is preceded in death by her parents.  Nancy is survived by her husband, Robert Tomlinson, her brother,...

Oct 29, 2021

Yvonne Tickles, 80 of Kearney, died Friday, October 29, 2021, at Mother Hull Home in Kearney, Nebraska. Celebration of life services will be 10:00 a.m. Thursday, November 4, 2021 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Mission, KS. Burial will follow at Shawnee Mission Memory Gardens immediately following the service. Visitation will be 9-10 a.m. prior to the service at the...

Oct 29, 2021

The world lost a warm ray of sunshine on October 29, 2021. Paula was a victim of a tragic traffic accident in Tepotzotlán, Mexico, where she was temporarily residing. All will remember Paula as a soft-hearted mother and dear friend, who was consistently generous with her time, care, and money. Paula was a perennial volunteer, always the first to...

Oct 29, 2021

Revelations 21:4

“He will wipe away every tear from their eyes and death shall be no more, neither shall there be mourning, no crying, nor pain anymore, for the former things have passed away.”

Heather Leigh Young, 51, of Grandview, Missouri passed away October 29, 2021.

She was born in Kansas City, Missouri, the daughter...

Oct 29, 2021

Jordan William Johnson was born in Wichita, Kansas, on December 19, 1980, the first child of Lee and Donna Johnson. He grew up on a small farm outside Caldwell, Kansas, where he learned to hunt and fish, as well as acquiring a solid work ethic working for farmers. After graduating from Caldwell High School, he attended Emporia State University,...

Oct 28, 2021

A beloved member of our family passed away on October 28, 2021, at the age of 92.  She was a 62 year resident of Prairie Village, KS.  She was born to Lowell and Barbara Johnson on March 18, 1929 in Kansas City, Mo.  Dot attended Southwest High School.  She then went on to Monticello College and graduated from Kansas...

Oct 28, 2021

Robert “Bob” Edwin Hazeltine, 94, died peacefully October 28, 2021.  He was born March 15, 1927, in Wetmore, KS to Della and Frank Hazeltine.  Bob married the love of his life, Thelma Jean Fry in November 1952, enjoying almost 69 years of marriage.  He graduated from Wichita East High School in 1945 and attended the University of Wichita (now Wichita...

Oct 26, 2021

David A. Baxter, age 80 of Olathe, Kansas passed away Tuesday, October 26, 2021.  He was born March 31, 1941 in Topeka, Kansas to Arnold and Alta (Hendricks) Baxter (both deceased).

David is survived by his wife (of 58 years) Royce, siblings Diana and Micheal Baxter,  son David (Julie) Baxter, daughter Jodi (Jeff) Braun, and grandchildren Joseph...

Oct 25, 2021

David Dale Driskell of Stilwell, Kansas passed away on Monday, October 25, 2021, at the age of 87. Dave joins his wife, Marilyn Jean, and son, Eric James, in the kingdom of heaven.

Dave was born May 30, 1934, in LaCygne, Kansas to Clarence E. Driskell and Gail E. Driskell. He had one younger brother, Gary E....

Oct 25, 2021

Richard I. Todd, Jr. 66, Kansas City, Kansas, passed away unexpectedly Monday, October 25, 2021 at Advent Health Hospital.

Richard was born in Kansas City, Kansas to Richard I. Todd, Sr. and Juanita Todd. He lived most of his life in Kansas City, Kansas graduating from Turner High school.   He worked for Gill Studios Inc. for the...