Obituaries

Aug 15, 2021

Joan Bernice Schmitt (nee Hillman) passed peacefully into God’s hands while sleeping in the early hours of Sunday, August 15, 2021.    She was the second child of Marie and Erwin O. Hillman, born in 1928 and spent her childhood years in Omaha, NE later moving to Atchison, KS where she finished high school at the top of her class. ...

Aug 15, 2021

Linda G. Sale, age 59, went to be with her Lord on August 15, 2021.  Those who have gone before her are her father Donald Gabriel and her first husband Kirby Allen.  Linda will be greatly missed by her husband Phillip Sale; mother Opal Margaret Gabriel; brother Jay (Cheryl) Gabriel; sisters Tina (Karl) Zuroweste, Christine Gibson, Sherry (Troy) Ackles. ...

Aug 15, 2021

Alicia P. Schonbachler passed away with her family by her side on August 15, 2021.

She was born in Wheeling, West Virginia to Alicia and Benjamin Pettes on August 30, 1937. Alicia married Paul Schonbachler on April 21, 1960, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Paul and Alicia made life-long friends everywhere they lived. Their career with Hallmark...

Aug 13, 2021

Born a child of Regina, Saskatchewan, in Canada, Margaret (Peggy) Miller Colburn lived many years in Overland Park, where she raised three children, numerous dogs, and the best tomatoes in town. She helped her first husband, Anthony (Tony) Miller, build a successful business, and later was the office manager for Eickmeyer & Assocs., where she treasured the friendship of...

Aug 13, 2021

Curtis Parmer Richardson, 87, died August 13, 2021 at his home in Prairie Village, KS. Curtis was born May 9, 1934 to Jennie Nichols and Cecil Richardson in Boone County, Missouri. He grew up with six brothers and seven sisters.  He married Wanda Darlene Love of Kansas City, MO and settled in Overland Park, KS where they welcomed five...

Aug 11, 2021

The youngest of three and survived by his brothers Gayle and Mark, Gregory Paul Sanders was known as the “funny one” in the family. He will forever be remembered in his younger days as the tow-headed jokester creating so much fun for everyone in the Sanders' household along with more than a bit of rambunctious chaos… Greg was also...

Aug 9, 2021

Kent Lockwood Schneider, born June 30, 1941, passed away peacefully on August 9, 2021 at the age of 80.  The son of William H. & Lottie P. Schneider, he was born in Kansas City.  Though he lived much of his life in the Overland Park area, he explored the world in his many travels and military service.  He graduated...

Aug 9, 2021

Cole Allan Harper, Paola, KS

May 18, 1999 - August 9, 2021

Son to Bently Harper and De Anna Widener.  Cole was raised in Olathe, KS with his two younger brothers Cody and Cory.  They made many beautiful memories as brothers getting muddy, catching turtles, flipping on the trampoline and chasing each other around the...

Aug 9, 2021

David Laird Keegan passed away Monday, August 9th, 2021.  David was a happy prankster, a very fun loving guy, always ready to party, and was a gentle soul. David was born on June 29, 1955, the fourth of ten children of Bob and Jeanne Keegan.  As a child he excelled at diving and football. He loved golf, loved to read,...

Aug 7, 2021

David Lee Smith of Leawood, Kansas, died on August 7th, 2021. He was 70 years old.

Born on September 12th, 1950, in McPherson, Kansas, David was the first child of Barbara Lee (McClellan) and Walter Lee Smith. His family settled in Hoisington, Kansas, where David spent most of his young life.

David graduated from Hoisington...

Aug 7, 2021

Kelly Ann McCoy, 57, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 7th, 2021 due to a stroke. At the time of her death, she was surrounded by family. Kelly was born in Kansas City, MO to parents Gene and Carolyn McCoy on February 1st, 1964. She went to Shawnee Mission West and then to KU. Eventually she settled in Springfield,...

Aug 7, 2021

Fannie “Lacy” (Wikle) West, (97) of Overland Park, KS, died August 7, 2021 in Overland Park Kansas. Memorial Services will be at 12 Noon, Friday, August 13, at St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church Cloud Chapel, 67th and Nall Ave., Mission, Kansas. Lacy was born on March 5, 1924 in Huntsville, Alabama and had lived in the Kansas...

Aug 6, 2021

Judith Cennamo Cowin passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on August 6, 2021, after a brief but intense battle with cancer. Judy was born in Columbus, Ohio, on August 20, 1957, and received her bachelor’s degree from The Ohio State University with a specialization in teaching students with learning disorders. She married Joe Cowin in 1986, and together...

Aug 6, 2021

Ardith C. Hurst, aged 72 years, of Leawood Kansas, passed away on August 6, 2021 at Kansas City Hospice House after a brief struggle with a rare cancer.

Born December 12, 1948 in Pittsburg, Kansas, Ardith was the only child of Lloyd & Ardith Hamilton. Soon after, her father moved his young family to Fairway, Kansas for...

Aug 1, 2021

Frances Louise (Fridell) Bruning, 94, of Lenexa, KS, passed away peacefully on August 1, 2021.  Visitation will be 1:30pm, Wednesday, August 4th at the Johnson County Funeral Chapel, 11200 Metcalf Ave, Overland Park, KS.  Private family burial will follow at Johnson County Memorial Gardens.

Frances was born May 12, 1927, the youngest of two children born to...

Aug 1, 2021

A. Frances Martinsen, 91, of Lenexa, Kansas passed away on Sunday, August 1, 2021 at the Kansas City Hospice House. She was known by many names and descriptions-Fran, Mom, Grammie, Aunt, Sister, Friend, Volunteer, School Nurse, but never by her given first name, by her choice.

Fran was born in Emmetsburg, Iowa on July 17,1930 to O.W....

Jul 29, 2021

Elisa Marie (Tweedie) King passed from this life on July 29, 2021. Elisa was born Nov 2, 1981, to Michael & Glenna Tweedie in St. Louis, Mo.

Elisa was preceded in passing by her dad, Michael, her brother, Matthew, all of her grandparents, Jack & Beverly Tweedie and Stan & Sally Barnes, and her uncle Hugh Barnes....

Jul 29, 2021

Celeste Sharp, 97, of Overland Park, Kansas, passed away peacefully on July 29, 2021.  A deeply loved woman who was passionate about her family, she will be remembered for her loving kindness, courage, compassion, beauty, and warmth. Celeste touched the lives of many with her smile and graciousness. Hers was a life well lived. She will forever be remembered...

Jul 28, 2021

Bill was born on May 29, 1925 in Portage, Wisconsin. Upon graduation from high school, he joined the Navy. He completed the V12 program at the University of Virginia with a BS in Mechanical Engineering. Bill retired as a Lt. Commander after 20 years of active and reserve duty. As a Registered Professional Engineer, he worked for Allis Chalmers...

Jul 28, 2021

Robert Joseph Gerling, 78, of Olathe, Kansas, left this world in a most uncharacteristically quiet way on July 28th at home. He has most likely made friends with every person in line by now and is still chatting it up with St. Peter at the Pearly Gates.

Joseph and Margaret (Ott) Gerling began the role of parents...