Obituaries

Mar 31, 2021

Marvin Kinyon Snyder of Overland Park, Kansas was a nationally recognized plant collector who served in World War II in the 99th Infantry Division and was captured in the Battle of the Bulge.

Marvin was born November 18, 1925 in Topeka Kansas, the son of Vesta and Ralph Snyder.  He attended Topeka High School where he took...

Mar 30, 2021

Surrounded by the love of family and friends, Oscar Peter “Pete” Peterson Jr. peacefully passed away at Lawrence Memorial Hospital on March 30 at the age of 85. His life was filled with adventure, interests that helped others, and many friendships.

After an early career at IBM, he graduated from Washburn Law School, Topeka, Kansas. He then...

Mar 30, 2021

Janis Elaine Ginger, 68, of Stilwell, Kansas, passed away March 30, 2021.  At this time no services are planned.  We welcome you to leave fond memories and condolences for the family on the Tribute Wall above.

Mar 30, 2021

Melinda Ann Wells McKnight passed away on March 30, 2021 at her home in Lawrence, Kansas. Melinda was born on November 12, 1942 in Kansas City, Missouri, daughter of Ralph Wesley Wells, Jr. and Barbara Glenn Brink Wells. Melinda graduated from Shawnee Mission East High School in 1960 and earned a degree in Zoology at Colorado College in Colorado...

Mar 29, 2021

David L. “Skip” Schmidt, 81, of Marshall, MO, died Monday, March 29, 2021 at his home.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held on June 5th at 2:30 p.m. at the Family Worship Center in Marshall and inurnment will be in Johnson County Memorial Gardens in Overland Park, KS on Saturday, July 17th at 1 p.m....

Mar 29, 2021

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Mar 27, 2021

Marjorie Ann (Montgomery) Waddell of Louisburg, KS passed away peacefully on March 27th, 2021 at the Good Samaritan Society – Olathe, Kansas.  By her request, a private celebration of life memorial will be held for immediate family.

Born November 30, 1949 in Monmouth, IL, Marjorie was the oldest of six siblings. She graduated from Monmouth High School...

Mar 27, 2021

Margaret Helen Glenn entered the presence of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, March 27, 2021. She was the daughter of Floyd and Elma Mae Ellis of Lane, Kansas. Margaret was preceded to heaven by husband, Eldon Dale Glenn, on June 12, 2020, and her son, Dale E. Glenn August 1, 1998. Margaret is survived by her...

Mar 23, 2021

Byron W Hawk , 71, of Prairie Village, KS passed away peacefully, on March 23, 2021 surrounded by family. A gathering of friends and family will begin at 8:30 am at Johnson County Memorial Gardens on Wednesday, March 31; leaving for the National Cemetery at Fort Leavenworth at 9:15 am. Due to current restrictions, we are limited...

Mar 23, 2021

Jerry Ray, 90, of Olathe, Kansas, passed away on Tuesday, March 23, 2021, surrounded by his wife and children. Friends and family will gather for a celebration of Jerry’s life on Friday, April 9, 2021 at Knox Presbyterian Church , 9595 W. 95th St., Overland Park, KS. Visitation begins at 10:00 am followed by a service of witness to...

Mar 23, 2021

Joyce A Wink, age 76 of Overland Park, KS passed away peacefully on March 23, 2021.

Joyce was born February 8, 1945 in Aurora, Arkansas to Aaron & Opal Tassey.

She lived most of her early life in Raytown MO where she graduated from Raytown High School in 1963.

Following high school, she...

Mar 21, 2021

Westwood Hills, Kansas—Dorothy McConnell Brown, age 97, of Westwood Hills, Kansas, passed away peacefully at home in the early afternoon of Sunday, March 21.  She was born in Winfield, Kansas, to superintendent of schools William Wright McConnell and elementary school teacher (Minnie) Evelyn Purkaple McConnell.

A professional violinist and pianist, Dorothy began violin studies with Leoti Newland...

Mar 19, 2021

Donald L. Freely, 90, passed away Friday, March 19, 2021, at Overland Park Regional Medical Center.  He was born in Kansas City, Missouri in 1930 to Glenn C. and Alma Freely.  He moved to Johnson County, Kansas in 1938.  Don studied Mechanical Engineering at Kansas University and was a member of Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity.  Don married his college...

Mar 19, 2021

Olivia Paige (Ferguson) Rogers passed away at her home on March 19th, 2021 after battling breast cancer since 2015.

She was born on January 31, 1979 to Jon and Linda (Isernhagen) Ferguson in Phillipsburg, KS. She grew up on the family farm near Kensington, KS attending elementary and high school in Kensington. While in grade school and...

Mar 17, 2021

William (Bill) Herrin, 100, Lenexa, Kansas, went to be with his Savior and Lord on Wednesday, March 17, 2021 at Westchester Village.

A memorial service will be held on Thursday, March 25 at 10:30am at Emmanuel Baptist Church, 10100 Metcalf, Overland Park, Kansas 66212.  Graveside services will be held at 1:00pm at Johnson County Memorial Gardens, 11200...

Mar 14, 2021

Dianne Emma Meeks earthly journey began January 17, 1937 and quietly ended March 14, 2021.  Her 30,737 days were spent with a positive, happy outlook despite the many major potholes the universe threw at her.  The Seattle area held her until a tall, handsome Marine with a funny name whisked her away to parts unknown – Kansas (it was unknown...

Mar 14, 2021

John F. Walker, 82, of Overland Park, Kansas passed away Sunday, March 14, 2021.  The family will receive friends from 3-4pm Saturday, at Johnson County Funeral Chapel, 11200 Metcalf, Overland Park, Kansas follow by a service at 4pm.  Burial will be at a later date in Leavenworth National Cemetery.

John was born May 20, 1938 in Kankakee,...

Mar 14, 2021

Chad D. Logan, 45, Kansas City, Missouri, passed away March 14, 2021.  Chad was born October 1, 1975 in Kansas City, MO to Dennis and Paula Logan.   Chad graduated from the Blue Valley Northwest High School where he was on the wrestling team and then went on to graduate from the University of Kansas with a degree in Communications....

Mar 12, 2021

Rowena Hutchinson of Overland Park, KS passed away March 12, 2021.  She was born in Joplin, MO, 96 years ago on January 13, 1925.  Rowena was married to the love of her life, her husband Merrill, for 62 years.  They married in Benton County, AR on July 27, 1949 until his passing October 18, 2011.  They had three children...

Mar 11, 2021

Theda Lorraine Olmsted, 99, of Leawood, passed away Thursday March 11, 2021.  Theda was born November 25, 1921 in Appanoose County, Iowa to Frank and Mildred Tarbell.

She lived for over 99 years, a feat most of us will not see.  In the past, she talked about all the history she experienced throughout the years, and commented...