Obituaries

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...

Jun 2, 2021

Irene L. Beard age 97, went to be with the Lord on June 2, 2021. Irene was born December 6, 1923, in Overland Park, KS. She was predeceased by her husband William R. Beard of Stanley, Kansas. She is survived by her sons Bradley L. Beard and his wife Kelly of Kearney, Mo, William E. Beard and his wife...

Jun 1, 2021

With deep sadness, we share the passing of Danny Lee Duran, Jr. He passed away unexpectedly on June 1st, just after 9:00am.

Danny was born on December 8th, 1979 (41), in Loving, New Mexico. Danny was a devoted husband and father and is survived by his wife Emily, daughter Lille (12), and sons Beckham (9) and Kingston...

Jun 1, 2021

David Allen Ingle 69, Olathe, Ks passed away June 1st 2021. David was born at Fort Leavenworth, Ks on October 29th, 1951 to Jessie O. Ingle and Norma J. (Newson) Ingle. He attended Olathe schools and later graduated high school in Gulf Port, MS in 1969. He retired from the City of Olathe after 32 years and then worked for...

May 31, 2021

Jacelyn McQueary, Prairie Village, Kansas, passed away Monday, May 31, 2021.  A memorial service will be held at 10am on Saturday, June 12, 2021 at the Johnson County Funeral Chapel 11200 Metcalf, Overland Park, Kansas where the family will receive friends from 9-10am prior to the service.

Jackie was born April 4, 1939, in Detroit, Michigan, to...

May 29, 2021

William Joseph Winslow was born October 12, 1955 in St. Louis, MO and passed away May 29, 2021.  Bill’s family moved to Overland Park when he was a seventh grader, and that year he met Diana Beeler, whom he married in 1979.

Bill’s degree from KU in international economics led him to a career as a sales...

May 28, 2021

Born in St. Louis, Missouri, on September 20, 1955, Mark Dmytryk grew up in Webster Groves and attended Mary, Queen of Peace Grade School and St. John Vianney High School. He was precocious and passionate about three things: musical theatre, his friends and his pets.

Mark studied acting and directing at The Conservatory of Theatre Arts at...

May 27, 2021

Beverly Ann (Mann) Bilyeu of Leavenworth, Kansas passed away peacefully at Saint Luke’s Hospital with all of her family at her side on May 27th, 2021.  Beverly was born on 27 December 1938 in Independence, Missouri the daughter of Merrill and Bertha Mann.

Beverly was known throughout her life for her beauty and style.  She graduated from...

May 26, 2021

Roger Blake Fitch, age 85, of Overland Park, Kansas, passed away on May 26, 2021.  He was born on March 10, 1936 in Wichita, Kansas to Kenneth Charles Fitch and Louise McKibben Blake Fitch.

Roger married Sally Fay Dean of Kansas City, Missouri on December 26, 1971 at Christ Episcopal Church in Emporia, Virginia.  Roger and Sally celebrated...

May 25, 2021

Joseph "Smokey" Ensley passed away peacefully on May 25, 2021. Born in Bentonville, AR, Smokey moved to Joplin, MO with his parents, Harold Ensley and Oba (Tennyson) Ensley, when he was five years old. At Joplin High School, he was senior class president, head of ROTC, and captained the 1955 state champion basketball team. Smokey went on to play...

May 24, 2021

Thomas Trapp, 73, of Kansas City, MO passed away peacefully with his wife and children by his side on the morning of May 24, 2021. Tom was known for his strong work ethic. When he was 13 his parents said it was time to get a job. He began working at Chandler’s Flower Shop, eventually working his way up to —...

May 23, 2021

Dorothy D. Mulford, 98, died in her home in Leawood, KS, on May 23, 2021. Born in Council Grove, KS, she moved to Pampa, Texas with her parents, Newt and Marguerite Dilley, where her father opened a bakery during the oil boom. Needing efficient shipping as the bakery business grew, they moved to Kansas City. She graduated from Southwest...

May 21, 2021

Einar Swanson, 94, passed peacefully on May 21st in DeSoto, Kansas. Einar is survived by his wife of 73 years, Arlene, and his son, Craig and daughter in-law, Cheryn. He was preceded in death by his son, Mark, his brothers, Oscar and Darryl and his sister Alice. Einar was born in Bird Island, Minnesota, on October 8th, 1926. He...

May 20, 2021

With deep sadness, we need to share the passing of our daughter, Samantha Michelle Zech (Sam).

Sam passed away on May 20th, just after 9 pm. She was in no pain and passed peacefully in the presence of family and friends. We are grief-stricken but are taking comfort in that she is no longer suffering.

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May 19, 2021

Gillian Claire Moore “Jill”, was born Gillian Claire King on April 15th, 1944, in Lichfield, in the County of Staffordshire England to her parents Dorothy Jean, and Lawrence King.  Growing up she enjoyed holidays in the countryside with her parents, and brother, Peter King.

After leaving school, Jill studied in London where she met her first husband,...

May 17, 2021

Edith Marie Huhs, 87, went home to be with the Lord Jesus on May 17, 2021. Visitation, Friday May 21, 2021, 9:00 am @ Johnson County Memorial Chapel. Funeral Service will be held at same location @ 10:00 am. Johnson County Memorial Chapel is located at 11200 Metcalf Ave. Overland Park, Ks. 66210 Graveside, Friday May 21, 2021 will be...

May 16, 2021

Cynthia Ann O’Brien, 55, passed away May 16, 2021 at her home surrounded by family and friends.

Cindy was born on June 25, 1965 in Wichita, KS to Robert and Roberta Harris.

Cindy was a graduate of Olathe South High School, and went on to earn a B.A. in Communications with a Minor in Psychology...