Obituaries

Louis M. Jestmore

Apr 3, 2021

Born, January 19, 1921 in Toledo, Ohio to Violet and Louis Jestmore, and died peacefully on April 3, 2021 in Mission, Kansas.

He married Constance L. Hatt on February 14, 1944. They had two children, Conrad (Donna) Jestmore of Wichita, KS and Cherri Jestmore of Mission, KS.

Lou served in the U.S. Marine Corp as...

Barbara Farrar Wolfe

Apr 2, 2021

On Good Friday, April 2, 2021, Barbara Farrar Wolfe departed from her earthly vessel to be with her heavenly Father.  She was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, Bob (Robert Lynn Wolfe, Sr.), her parents, Ellen Frances Farrar Lynch and Clement Vanlandingham (C.V.) Farrar, Jr., her stepfather, James T. Lynch, and her grandchildren, John David Bell and Lisa Ann Wolfe.  She is...

Julie Katherine Serati

Apr 2, 2021

Julie Katherine Serati passed peacefully on April 2, 2021 following her courageous seven-month battle with pancreatic cancer. Julie was a loving wife to Brian Serati and wonderful mother to Jordan, Jacqueline, and Joseph. Julie was known for her radiant personality - she left a profound impact on every person she met. Julie was born January 23, 1969 in Memphis,...

William "Bill" Nemecek

Apr 2, 2021

William "Bill" Nemecek, 82, of Overland Park, Kansas passed away peacefully in his sleep on April 2, 2021.

Bill was born December 14, 1938 in Waterloo, Iowa to William Nemecek and Dorothy Nemecek. Bill graduated Wentworth Military academy in 1959. He was stationed in Hawaii shortly after he enlisted in the United States Army.  After serving 4...

Marvin Kinyon Snyder

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...

Oscar Peterson

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...

Janis Ginger

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.

Melinda McKnight

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...

David Schmidt

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....

Barbara Karnes

Mar 29, 2021

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Marjorie Waddell

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...

Margaret Glenn

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...

Byron Hawk

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...

Jerry Ray

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...

Joyce Wink

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...

Dorothy M. Brown

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...

Donald Freely

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...

Olivia Rogers

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...

William Herrin

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...

Dianne Meeks

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...