Obituaries

Jun 12, 2020

Robert W. Butler, a world-class husband and father, died June 12, 2020 at his home in Aberdeen Village, a retirement community in Olathe. He was 98 years old.

Born on Aug. 9, 1921 in Franklin, NE, Bob attended the University of Nebraska (he was a lifelong fan of Cornhusker sports and  a member of the Nebraska Alumni...

Jun 12, 2020

Eldon D. Glenn, 83, entered the presence of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Friday, June 12, 2020.  He was the son of Donald Howard and Anna Florence Glenn of Norwood, Missouri.  His son, Dale E. Glenn, preceded him to heaven August 1, 1998.

Eldon is survived by his wife of 62 years, Margaret H. Glenn,...

Jun 11, 2020

Celia Sue Pastorious, 82, of Lenexa, Kansas, passed away peacefully on June 11, 2020.

She was born on July 29, 1937 in Oregon, Missouri.  Celia grew up in Savannah, Missouri with two sisters; Claudine and Linda.

Celia met the love of her life, Robert Lee Pastorious while he was in the Army.  They married July...

Jun 11, 2020

June R. Dooley, 94, of Spring Hill, Kansas, passed away June 11, 2020.  No services are scheduled at this time.  We welcome you to leave condolences and memories on the Tribute Wall above.

Jun 11, 2020

Mr. Simonie was born on November 14th 1938 in Kansas City, Missouri.

He was a graduate of Westport High School and received his Bachelor and Masters degrees in education from Central Missouri State University. He began his teaching career at Van Horn High School before moving to Rockhurst College and Pembroke Country Day where he taught English...

Jun 10, 2020

Bonnie D. Boyle, 90, Overland Park, Kansas passed away June 10, 2020.  She was born in Bates County Missouri to Cordia and Raymond Wainscott.  She was a direct descendent of Daniel Boone and carried that pioneer spirit all of her life.  She was a very successful real estate broker in Johnson County for over 40 years and many of...

Jun 9, 2020

Joyce Schmidt Langtry, 82, passed away peacefully but unexpectedly, June 9.  Born in Atchison KS; married Dick Langtry 1959, Kearney NE; lived in N Highlands CA, then Colo Springs before moving to Overland Park KS in 1997 to be closer to their grandkids. Preceded in death by Retired Senior Master Sergeant Dick Langtry; leaves behind her sons Rick (Karen), Mick...

Jun 7, 2020

Pamela Ann Colletti 70, Lenexa Kansas passed away June 7, 2020.  Pam was born November 3, 1949 to Fred and Suzanne(Scurlock) Miller.  Pam was a loving wife, mother, sister and grandmother.  She loved entertaining friends and family.  She was preceded in death by her husband of 46 years Vince Colletti.  Survivors include her children Amanda Colletti, Joel Colletti (Lisa),...

Jun 7, 2020

George John Carras passed away on June 7, 2020, at the age of 97 at Kansas City Hospice. Family and friends may pay their respects at the Johnson County Funeral Chapel, 11200 Metcalf Avenue, Overland Park, KS, on Wednesday, June 10, from 4:30 to 6:30 pm, with the Trisagion prayer at 5:00 pm. Please respect social distancing and other...

Jun 7, 2020

Leo Edward Ashner, Overland Park, Ks., passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, June 7th, 2020. Leo is survived by his wife of 69 years, Dorothy “Dottye” Ashner, his brother Herb Ashner, sister Frances Feldman, and four sons Steve, Tim, Jeff and Chris, their wives, and 8 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents Charlie and Bessie,...

Jun 6, 2020

Ching Lee, 85, Overland Park, Kansas, passed away at home June 6, 2020, surrounded by family.  Visitation is Wednesday, June 10, 2020, at 1:00 pm with a family service following at 2:00 at Johnson County Funeral Chapel, 11200 Metcalf, Overland Park, KS 66210.

Ching Lee was born in Nanking Kiangsu, China, and fled to Macao in 1951...

Jun 6, 2020

Kenneth M. Cassity passed on June 6, 2020.  Born to Orvah and Virginia Cassity on May 18, 1946 in KC, MO.  Survived by wife of 22 years, Elva, sister Pat (Terry) Dunnavant, children Wendy (Kevin) Reynolds, Chip (Nicki) Wasdin, beloved grandchildren, nieces and nephews.  Private graveside service.  Memorial donations to K.C. Hospice.

Jun 4, 2020

Donald J. Larson was the youngest of 4 siblings born to Ivar and Lydia Larson on November 24, 1930 in Kansas City, Kansas.  He passed peacefully on June 4, 2020 in Overland Park, Kansas.

Don affectionally referred to as “Swede”, attended Wyandotte High School.  After high school, he enlisted in the Air Force serving during the Korean...

Jun 3, 2020

Rose Marie Sivewright was born to John Wesley and Ella Roeber in Gause, Texas on September 29, 1920. After the birth of her only son, Gary, Marie served as a social worker before returning to college to earn a degree in elementary education at Kansas State Teachers College, now Pittsburg State University. She later earned a masters degree and...

May 30, 2020

After years of keeping Parkinson’s at bay, Paul Newell Hauser passed on May 30, 2020 in Overland Park, KS at the age of 85. Paul was born on October 3, 1934 in Kingfisher, OK, to father Albert W. Hauser and mother Thelma Oakes, who predeceased him.  His wife, Paula, passed last year after a brief battle with cancer.  Paul...

May 29, 2020

Joey Bush was born on June 22, 1956 in Columbus Georgia. He was born with the military on is mind and in his heart. He later lived in Chicago and then moved with his family to Kansas City. At southeast high school he played football, but ROTC was his great love. He supported himself by working a variety of...

May 28, 2020

OSCAR ROY KLEIN, JR. (92) of Leawood, KS, passed away Thursday,  May 28, 2020 at St. Luke's Hospital surrounded by his loving family.   Oscar was born to Oscar R. and Josephine (Bliesner) Klein on June 4, 1927 in Osawatomie, KS.  His family moved to Topeka when he was two years old.  He attended East Topeka Junior High and then graduated from...

May 27, 2020

Tanner Handley Compton, 91, of Overland Park, Kansas passed away at home on May 27, 2020.

Tanner was born on August 8, 1928 in Louisa, Kentucky to William Tanner Compton and Monnie Handley Compton.  He had one sister, Rose Marie “Rosie” (Compton) Kuchta.

The family moved to Edwardsville, Illinois when Tanner was about 15.  He attended Edwardsville High School, Class of 1946.

Tanner joined the Army...

May 27, 2020

Michael H. Galewski, 71, of Olathe, Kansas, passed away May 27, 2020

Michael was born January 28, 1949 to Harry and Dorothy Galewski in Winona, Minnesota and grew up with seven brothers and sisters.   He graduated from Winona High School and immediately enlisted in the US Navy and was deployed on the USS David Hughes.

In...

May 27, 2020

Frederick Bruce Aldrich died in Perry, KS on May 27, 2020. Born in Chicago on January 26, 1945 to Donald Aldrich and Marjorie Adams, he was educated at the University of Kansas, in Europe, the Palace of Fine Arts in Mexico City and the University of Costa Rica.

A pianist and flute player, Fred also sold Steinway...