Obituaries

Feb 27, 2020

Linda Taylor, 70, of Overland Park, KS, died February 27. Linda was born November 29, 1949 in Monett, MO to Ray S. Taylor and Phyllis (Johnson) Savner. She was preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by sons Matthew (Carla) Brown, and Michael (Denise Honda) Brown, daughter Kristene (Daniel) Hampton, and her sister Mary White, and brother Robert (Laura) Taylor. ...

Feb 22, 2020

Jean Marie Nessa Pemberton  was born on March 27th, 1928 to Thomas Arthur and Lillie (Mickelson) Nessa. Jean had a younger brother, Robert, who she was very close to.

Jean attended grade school at a small, one-room school house a few miles from her home. In a journal of Jean’s, she wrote: “I remember several times my...

Feb 21, 2020

Annabelle (Ann) O’Neil, 80, passed away peacefully Friday, February 21, 2020 in Overland Park, KS. Annabelle was born November 13, 1939 in Superior, Wisconsin, to Morris and Pauline (Brizer) Weiss.  She graduated from Superior High School and earned an education degree from Wisconsin State College–Superior.  Later in life she set an example for her children and grandchildren by earning a...

Feb 20, 2020

Bernice Springgate Bryan, 94, of Overland Park, Kansas, passed away February 20, 2020.

She was born in Arkansas City, Kansas on September 17, 1925 to Clarence (Bud) and Emma Peters Springgate. In 1938 the family moved to the Lenexa, Kansas area and resided on a beautiful farm on 110th Street and College Boulevard which is now known...

Feb 18, 2020

Dorothy Lee (Watkins) Shoup, 94, of Overland Park, Kansas, passed away peacefully on February 18, 2020. She was a beloved and loving wife, mom, grandmother, great-grandmother and a treasured friend.

Dorothy (“Dee”) was born in Bartlesville, Oklahoma on January 7, 1926, to John Clarence Watkins and Virginia Louise (Noel) Watkins.  She grew up in the family home...

Feb 18, 2020

On Tuesday, February 18, 2020, Dr. Mike Mostafa Modaress, a loving husband and father of two children, passed away at age 79.

Dr. Modaress was born on October 26, 1940 in Shiraz, Iran. After migrating to the US in 1978, Dr. Modaress received his Master’s followed by his PhD from the University of Kansas in Lawrence, Kansas,...

Feb 18, 2020

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Feb 16, 2020

John “Jack” W. Hess, 80, of Overland Park, KS passed on February 16, 2020 surrounded by loved ones. He was born on Dec 9, 1939 in Natrona PA before moving to Arnold PA. Jack was a 1957 graduate of Arnold HS where he played football and band. Jack was an avid sports fan and he loved fishing, hunting and the...

Feb 15, 2020

Donald W. Fox, 72, of Olathe, KS, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, February 15th while in the comfort of his family.  Donald was born in Sioux City, IA on Feb 1st, 1948 to Alfred and Peggy Fox.  He was the 2nd oldest of six children.  (Jimmy/Donny/Mary/Ruthie/Billy/Kenny) He grew up in Sioux City, IA and attended Bishop...

Feb 14, 2020

Bruce Michael Burgess passed away peacefully at the Garden Terrace of Overland Park Skilled Nursing Home, on Valentine’s Day, February 14, 2020.

Born May 26, 1951, Kansas City, KS, he was the son of James and Norma Burgess. Bruce is survived by his wife of 19 years, Joyce Hanlon Burgess, his 2 children, Crystal Burgess and Mark...

Feb 14, 2020

Donald Miller, 88, Overland Park, KS, passed away on Feb. 14, 2020

He was born in Calumet, MN.  After high school in Coleraine, Minnesota, he volunteered and served in the Army for four years.  He attended the University of Minnesota.  Upon graduation he was employed by Wagner Electric in Minneapolis.  On September 24, 1960 he married Shirley...

Feb 12, 2020

Virginia Marie Hermann Gyovai (nee Meyer), 95 years of age, peacefully entered into the Kingdom Triumphant early Wednesday morning on February 12, 2020 at Lamar Court - Assisted Living Facility in Overland Park, Kansas.  She received the Sacrament of the Altar on Sunday Feb 9, and was eagerly awaiting her Saviors invitation to join Him in eternal peace and...

Feb 11, 2020

Bobby Neil Warford passed away Feb 11, 2020 at his home in Stilwell, Kansas. Bob was born March 4, 1950 to Robert and Bertha Warford. He graduated from the University of Oklahoma in 1972 where he earned a Bachelor’s degree. He was a partner in the company Infinity Packaging. He is survived by his wife, Diane, daughter Carynn Smith...

Feb 9, 2020

LaWannah D. Begole, 91, of Overland Park, Kansas, passed away February 9, 2020.

LaWannah was born May 5, 1928 in Seminole, OK to Dorothy “Dee” Moore and grew up in Springfield, MO. She worked at AT&T, Krizman Salon, and retired from ERA Realty. She was a volunteer at Prior Attire, Resale Boutique where she enjoyed greeting and servicing...

Feb 8, 2020

Kimberly Sue Enlow, 53, passed away February 8, 2020.   Kimberly was born in Kansas City, Kansas to Trey Francis and Cindy (Cecil) Francis.    She graduated from Turner High School in 1985.   She recently has worked at St. Luke’s South Hospital as a Med Tech.  Kimberly loved to shop, decorate, plan events and gatherings.  She planned her last class reunion...

Feb 6, 2020

BOBBY LEE SCHMIDT

Bobby Lee Schmidt, 84, of Overland Park, Kansas passed away Thursday, February 6, 2020 to Lloyd and Helen Schmidt who preceded him in death.

Growing up in Omaha, Bob was naturally an avid Nebraska Cornhusker fan.  It was there that he met the love of his life, Marilyn, during a...

Feb 5, 2020

Helen Burks passed away Wednesday February 5, 2020 surrounded by her family after a battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Helen is survived by her husband Clyde, son Jeff, step-son Tony, daughters in law Becki and Tara, brother Orval, and sister, Ruth. She is also survived by the greatest joy in her life, her grandchildren; Madeleine, Victoria, Sam, Jasper, and Jackson....

Feb 4, 2020

Ronald Daniel Kennedy died peacefully Tuesday, February 4th at his home surrounded by his wife, his three children, their spouses and his five grandchildren.  He was 83 years old.  “Ron” was born July 13, 1936 in Detroit, Michigan to H. Daniel and Charlotte Zavitz Kennedy.   Ron was a 1954 graduate of Elyria High School in Elyria, Ohio … served...

Feb 3, 2020

Vivian Bowman, 83, passed away February 3, 2020 at Kansas City Hospice House from a weakened heart and lungs.  She was a Christmas Baby, born on December 25, 1936, to Fred and Sally Berry, in Hugo, MO.

On January 19, 1957, Vivian married Thomas Gregory Bowman.  They shared over 53 years of marriage prior to his death...

Feb 1, 2020

John Joseph McBride, 72, of Kansas City, Missouri died Saturday, February 1st, 2020 at Menorah Hospital due to complications from Parkinson’s Disease.

John was born December 13th in 1947 in Council Bluffs, Iowa, the son of William and Anna Kamm McBride.  John attended St Patrick’s elementary school.  During his adolescent years, John was a stellar speller and...