Obituaries

Dec 26, 2020

Nancy Marie (Freely) Farnsworth, 85, passed away peacefully after being taken care of by her loving husband, James (Terry).  The family is creating a loving tribute for her to be placed here soon.  In the meantime, please feel free to send a message to the family on her Tribute Wall.  Please check back soon for the full obituary.

Dec 21, 2020

Donald Ross Germann was born August 1, 1923 in Alta Vista, Kansas to Ethel Ross Germann and Albert R. Germann. His birth was attended by the family general practice physician, Dr. Breathour, who he respected over the years, and influenced his decision to go into medicine.  He grew up on the family farm and went to grade school in...

Dec 20, 2020

Once in a great while, a life-force collides with yours, sending you careening off on a new and unexpected trajectory. That is what happened to parents Hal and Julie Hanson on September 30, 1993.

Jeffrey Owen Hanson (1993-2020) departed this earth on December 20, 2020, repainting Heaven with a vibrant palette of colors—but not before sharing his...

Dec 20, 2020

Agnes (Weber) Knipper passed away peacefully on Dec. 20, 2020. She was devoted to her Catholic faith and a long time member of Holy Cross church.  Her faith and family were most important to her.  A memorial mass will be held on Monday, Dec. 28th at 10:30am at Church of the Holy Cross, 8311 W 93rd St, Overland Park,...

Dec 20, 2020

Lida was born and grew up on a farm outside Camden Point, MO. Her family consisted of one brother, Charles (deceased), two sisters Juanita (deceased) and Martha, mother ELNORA (deceased), and father, Dennie (deceased). During the school year, she rode a pony to school through the eighth grade. After graduation from high school, she moved to Kansas City, MO,...

Dec 19, 2020

David Cameron Jewell, 74, Lenexa KS, formerly of Overland Park, died Saturday, December 19, 2020 at the Olathe Medical Center in Olathe, KS.  David was born to George and Mary Jewell on July 24, 1946 in Rochester, NY.  A mass will take place for immediate family members on Monday, December 28, 2020 at St. Michael, the Archangel Church in...

Dec 18, 2020

Donald F. Wernes, 91, was at home when he joined the love of his life, Donita, on December 18, 2020 surrounded by family and friends.  Born in Kansas City, MO to Odd & Clara Wernes, Don grew up on a farm in Piper, KS.  His family moved to Kansas City, KS when he was in high school.  He graduated...

Dec 18, 2020

Robert Harry Mullett, 95, passed away peacefully at Research Medical Center on December 18th.  He was born July 2, 1925 in Quitman, Mississippi though having lived in the Kansas City metro area since 1955.  Bob’s father was a native Kansas Citian employed by the Long-Bell Lumber Co. of Kansas City, as General Manager of the Quitman, MS Division at...

Dec 18, 2020

Michael Dean Warnstaff, 84, Overland Park, Kansas, passed away peacefully December 18, 2020.  A memorial service and full obituary are being planned for a later date.  We welcome you to leave fond memories and condolences for the family on the Tribute Wall above.

Dec 18, 2020

Richard (Dick) Ready, 73, of Overland Park, KS passed away peacefully at home on December 18, 2020 after a long and bravely fought battle with cancer.  Dick was born on June 3, 1947 in Omaha, NE to Henry and Naomi (Morris) Ready. He graduated from Lehman High School in Canton, OH in 1965,  completed his undergraduate education at the...

Dec 18, 2020

John Joseph Holl went to his Heavenly Home on December 18, 2020.  Visitation will be held on Thursday, December 24th at 11 a.m. followed by a Prayer Service at Noon at Johnson County Funeral Chapel.  John was born in Johnson County on April 5th, 1936 to John Francis and Genevieve Canean Holl.  He graduated from Olathe High School and...

Dec 18, 2020

Ruby Pittsford Hein, age 100, entered Eternal Life on December 18, 2020. She lived in Olathe, Kansas, at Cedar Lake Village.

Ruby Pittsford Hein was born January 11, 1920, in Austin, Texas to William and Alma Pittsford. She was big sister to Billy Pittsford, Raymond Pittsford and Frances Pittsford, who preceded her in death, Rose Laverne “Bunny”...

Dec 16, 2020

Robert E. Gossage of Eudora, Kansas, age 70, passed away on Wednesday, December 16, 2020. Born on May 26, 1950, in Kansas City, Missouri, Robert was preceded in death by his parents Melvin and Gloria Gossage. Robert is survived by his wife Beverly; their four children Bobbie, Clint and wife Chee-Chee, Victor and wife Hailey, and Adam and wife...

Dec 15, 2020

Olathe, Kansas- Royce Fleming passed away on December 15, 2020 at the age of 87 following a brief bout with Covid-19. Royce was one of the kindest souls to grace this earth, and was loved and admired by his many friends and relatives. His nieces and nephew have no doubt that he was eagerly welcomed at the pearly gates...

Dec 15, 2020

Jacqueline was born February 2, 1929, in Kansas City, Missouri.  Daughter of Allen and Fay (Edwards) Bryant.

She married her “high school sweetheart” Buell Boone Sailor, Jr. in 1947 and were blessed with three sons:  Stephen (daughter Janice), Gary Allen (wife Jodi and daughter Shelby) Overland Park, Kansas, and Kenneth Dale who passed away in 1995.

Dec 14, 2020

JACQUELINE “JACI” ANN CRONENWETT

Jaci, 79, passed away on December 14, 2020 at Santa Marta Retirement Community.  Services will be held at Church of the Ascension, 9510 W. 127th Street, OP, KS 66213 on Tuesday, Dec. 22nd.  Visitation at 9 a.m., Rosary at 9:30 a.m., Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m., followed by Inurnment in the Courtyard of Memories...

Dec 14, 2020

Mary Elizabeth Cline, 95, died December 14, 2020. Born August 2, 1925 in Carroll County, Missouri, to Ray and Julia Hall, she was one of eight children, and the last surviving sibling.

Raised on a farm in northwest Missouri, Mary found her way to Kansas City after high school graduation and worked in the aircraft industry during...

Dec 13, 2020

Jan A. Gordon, 64, of Overland Park, Kansas, died December 13, 2020 at the Kansas City Hospice House.  There will not be a Memorial Service at the present time.  Friends may pay their respects at her final place of rest beside her father Louis Gordon at the Johnson County Memorial Gardens 11200 Metcalf, Overland Park, KS 66210.

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Dec 13, 2020

Charles R. Heitman, 78 of Roeland Park KS passed away December 13, 2020, at his home with loved ones. He fought the battle of his disease with dignity and on his terms.

Charles was a lifelong Kansas City resident and participant in his community. He was a member of Olivet Baptist Church for 37 years. His service...

Dec 11, 2020

Clara Medina, 67, of Overland Park, Kansas, passed away December 11, 2020.

Clara was born August 12, 1953 to Rafael Medina and Mercedes Llatas. She was the seventh of 14 children.  She was born in Cajamarca-Peru. Clara married at the age of 20 to Justo Vila and emigrated to USA in 1998. Clara was a loving wife,...