Obituaries

Jun 15, 2021

Nancy Jane Hansford left this world peacefully on June 15th, 2021.  Born to David (Miles) and Grace Colby in Brooklyn, New York on February 14,1933, Nancy was always thought of as our family’s Valentine.  She graduated from East High School and Research School of Nursing.  She devoted her life to her family and took great pride in her profession...

Jun 15, 2021

Ester Cramer, 100, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away at her residence, Kingswood Assisted Living Facility on June 15, 2021.

A graveside service will be held at 3:00 PM June 25, 2021, at Johnson County Memorial Gardens, 11200 Metcalf Ave., Overland Park, KS  66210

We welcome you to leave fond memories and condolences for the...

Jun 15, 2021

William Allan Fay, age 81, of Overland Park, KS., passed away June 15, 2021, at St. Luke's Hospital, Kansas City, MO.

Bill was born August 22, 1939, in Kenosha, WI, son of Clinton E. and Selma Lenz Fay, and married Barbara Lee Fay, May 6, 1961 at St. Mary's Episcopal Church, Knoxville, IL.  The couple moved to...

Jun 14, 2021

Lila Jane Stites, 83, passed away on June 14, 2021 in a rehabilitation facility following a long hospitalization.

Lila was born February 19, 1938 in Wakefield, Nebraska to Martin Gilmore Etchenkamp and Neoma Amanda Walter Echtenkamp. Following high school, she moved to Chicago to pursue an education in nursing at St. Luke’s. While attending nursing school, Lila...

Jun 14, 2021

Robert Blane Hix, 41, went home to join the Lord on June 14, 2021 after a sudden illness.  He was born on October 25, 1979, to Keith and Sherry Hix.  Robert grew up in Merriam, KS and attended South Park Elementary School and Shawnee Mission North High School.  Robert married the love of his life, Megan, in June, 2007....

Jun 14, 2021

Don was the beloved patriarch of the Simpson family. He was a loving husband, dad, grandpa and Chiefs’ fan. He was born and raised in Detroit to two loving parents, Charles and Henrietta (Cunov) Simpson. Don met Ellen when he drove to Richard’s Drive-In in his ‘58 Chevy Impala convertible. The two love birds were married Aug. 27, 1960...

Jun 10, 2021

Ronald G. Tate, 84, of Overland Park, KS, passed away on June 10 with family by his side.

Ron was born to Max and Sylvia Keller Tate on Aug. 14, 1936, in Guion, Ark. He graduated from Bonner Springs High School in 1954. He was the first basketball player in BSHS history to score over 1,000 points,...

Jun 9, 2021

Dorothy Piccirillo, 92, of Lee’s Summit, MO, passed away on June 9, 2021 surrounded by her family. She leaves behind four daughters and their spouses; Linda and John Nelson of Kansas City, Cyndy and Dave Blake of Fairfax, VA, Cheryl and Brad Woodford of Lee’s Summit and Lisa and Kelly Thornburg of Longmont, CO. Ten grandchildren; Zac Nelson and...

Jun 9, 2021

Jack Krueger, 93, of Lee’s Summit, Missouri, died peacefully at home on Wednesday, June 9, 2021. He was born November 20, 1927, in Elm Creek, Nebraska to the late Paul Krueger and Edna (Miller) Krueger Lantz.

Jack was a strong farm boy who grew up in Elm Creek, Nebraska, where he graduated from high school. He married...

Jun 8, 2021

Kathryn E. Smith (Kathy) passed away on June 8, 2021, at the age of 73, with her beloved husband, James M. Smith (Jim), by her side. Kathy was born on March 17, 1948, in Washington, D.C. to Betty and Charles Berry. Kathy and Jim were married on June 3, 1982, and moved to Stilwell, Kansas where they enjoyed many...

Jun 6, 2021

Gayle Van Auken, age 78, passed away peacefully in her Shawnee, Kansas home June 6, 2021.

Gayle was born May 17, 1943 in Chicago, Illinois to her loving parents Harold and Dorothy Jensen. Chicago remained her home until she graduated from Lindblom Technical High School as the class valedictorian in 1961.

After high school, Gayle...

Jun 6, 2021

Galen was born to Ralph E. and Ada Ford December 8, 1932.  He graduated from Kansas City Central High School in 1949 and received a BS degree in chemistry from Central Missouri State College (now University of Central Missouri) in 1954, followed by an MBA degree from Missouri University at Columbia.  He married Diana June Burr on June 4,...

Jun 4, 2021

We are saddened by the loss of our beloved Rev. David Fergus With who passed away Friday, June 4, 2021 at the age of 83.  He was predeceased by his parents, Fergus With and Beatrice With. David is survived by his wife, Nancy With and three children and spouses, Randal and Roberta With, Thomas and Jill With and Jeannie...

Jun 4, 2021

Marjorie J. Rensenhouse passed away on June 4, 2021 at the age of 103. Marge was born of January 22, 1918 in Fort Wayne, Indiana to Nina and Lawrence Dennis. She met her husband, Proctor D. Rensenhouse (Jim), while working as a secretary in Fort Wayne. Marge and Jim made their home in Kansas City and later in Prairie...

Jun 4, 2021

James J. (Jim) Reimbold, 87, Stilwell, KS, entered the gates of Heaven and rejoined his wife and best friend of 64 years, Jimmy Joy Reimbold and his son, Richard J. Reimbold.

Jim was born July 19, 1933, in Kansas City, MO to James Jerome Reimbold, Sr. and Mary Margaret (Forster) Reimbold.   He graduated from Bishop Lillis Catholic...

Jun 3, 2021

Karen Irene Stroud, age 82 of Roeland Park, KS passed away on June 3, 2021 at her residence.  Funeral services will be held 10:00 a.m. Monday, June 14, 2021 at Johnson County Funeral Chapel, located at 11200 Metcalf Ave.  Burial will be held at Johnson County Memorial Gardens, and will immediately take place after the funeral.  Visitation will be...

Jun 3, 2021

Mark Kendall McWherter of Olathe, Kansas passed peacefully away on June 3, 2021.  He was born on September 9, 1958 to Thomas James McWherter and Norma Mae (Knewtson) McWherter in Coffeyville, Kansas.

Mark attended Coffeyville public schools and earned a Masters of Business Administration from Pittsburg State University in 1981.   Mark earned the Boy Scouts of America...

Jun 2, 2021

Georgina Salgado passed away peacefully with family by her side on June 2, 2021.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Ernesto Olmos and Florinda Miranda; her daughter Margarita Salgado, her brothers Ernesto, Hernan and Rene and her sister Margarita Olmos. She is survived by her husband of 57 years, Patricio Salgado; her daughters Eliana Salgado, her son-in-law-law, Pedro Casanova, and  Isabel...

Jun 2, 2021

Bernard “Neal” McCollum was born on September 1, 1929, in New Boston, Missouri to Theodore Roosevelt and Naomi Evelyn (Davis) McCollum. He passed away peacefully in his sleep at home on June 2, 2021, in Independence, Missouri. Neal was a successful entrepreneur and lived a very full and colorful life, always looking for ways to be of service to...

Jun 2, 2021

Neil B. Bell, Celebration of Life

Neil was born on Sunday, November 22, 1925 at the family home in Arkansas City, Kansas to Roy and Helen Bell.  His older brother Gene was two and a half years old when he was born and his younger brother Denny was born seven years later.  As a boy he enjoyed playing baseball, marbles, cards, and in the evening he listened to his favorite...