Obituaries

Oscar Klein, Jr.

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...

Tanner Compton

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...

Michael Galewski

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...

Frederick Aldrich

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...

Shirley Mitschke

May 27, 2020

Shirley Mae (Larson) Mitschke, 82, of Shawnee, KS went to her rest on May 27, 2020 surrounded by loved ones. Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday June 6, 2020 at Our Saviour Lutheran Church, 4153 Rainbow Blvd. Kansas City, KS 66103 with service following at 11:00 a.m. and a light lunch after the service. Burial will be...

Dr. Ralph MacNaughton

May 27, 2020

Dr. Ralph E. MacNaughton, age 91, passed away on May 27th, 2020.

Ralph was born in 1928 in Port Arthur, TX .  His family moved to Wichita, KS during his childhood.  He completed his Bachelor of Science degree in Zoology (and minor in German) in 1950 at the University of Wichita.   He attended the University of KS,...

Russell Turner

May 27, 2020

Russell E. Turner

Russell E. Turner, 95, of Olathe, KS passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family May 27, 2020. Russell was born on Friday, March 13, 1925, in the Henderson Community of Rush County, Indiana. He attended school in Rush County and Carthage, Indiana during the years of the Great Depression, and...

Edwin Burris

May 25, 2020

Edwin E. Burris (56) passed away May 25, 2020 at his home in Leawood Kansas. Eddie was born February 12, 1964 in Danville Illinois to Edwin Burris (Sr) and Carolyn Snell. He attended school in Henning Illinois, Bismarck Illinois, Potomac Illinois, and Nuremberg, Germany. He attended college in Munich Germany, Carbondale Illinois, and East Lansing Michigan. After earning a...

Shirley Blackman

May 24, 2020

Shirley Janet (McGinley) Blackman, age 85, entered into her heavenly home on May 24, 2020 after a long illness with Alzheimer’s and cancer. She was attended to by her family at the Blue Sage Point facility of Tallgrass Creek Retirement Community.

Shirley Janet McGinley was born on March 1, 1935 at Bethany Hospital in Kansas City, Kansas...

Nancy M. Hoyt

May 21, 2020

Nancy M. Hoyt, 82, of Overland Park, Kansas passed away May 21, 2020.  There are no services planned at this time.  We welcome you to leave fond memories for the family on the Tribute Wall above.

Robert D. Raker

May 21, 2020

Robert (Bob) D. Raker of Overland Park, KS died at home on May 21, 2020. He was 75.

Bob was born on May 20, 1945 to Donald and Helen Raker in Brookings, SD. He was the older of 2 boys. The family moved to Sioux Falls, SD when he was 8. He was active in the First...

Evarean Marsh Rupard

May 20, 2020

It is with great sorrow and sadness we announce the passing of our dearly beloved Evarean (Marsh) Rupard on May 20, 2020.  Mother made her final departure peacefully at home surrounded by her loved ones.

Evarean was born on February 12, 1932 in Flippin Arkansas. She is survived by her beloved sister, Shirley Jo Guerra.

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Jeanette Rasmussen

May 20, 2020

Jeanette Rodine (Oetting) Rasmussen, 92, of Leawood, Kansas, passed away peacefully May 20, 2020. Jeanette was born August 22, 1927 in Concordia, Missouri to Henry J. Oetting and Liese (Fricke) Oetting. She married Robert Rasmussen June 9, 1951. Together they started Rasmussen Building Company, a successful small business for more than 40 years. Jeanette was a life-long Lutheran. She...

Mike Gillotte, Sr.

May 18, 2020

Mike Gillotte Sr., 84, of Harrisonville, MO passed away peacefully in his home on May 18, 2020 surrounded by his family.

Mike was born April 17, 1936 to Josephine and Herman Gillotte of Omaha, NE.  He joined the Marine Corp and was medically discharged due to a back injury. He was a member of the Machinist Union for...

Sally Scott

May 17, 2020

Sally C. (Goss) Scott, affectionately known as “Momo,” passed away at the age of 83 on May 17, 2020 after a brief battle with pancreatic cancer.

Sally was born to Jack and Esther Goss in Ottawa, Kansas.  She and her older brother Reed made life-long friends there, and Sally remained actively involved in planning high school reunions...

Mary Knight

May 17, 2020

Mary K. Knight, 92, of Lenexa, KS passed away peacefully in her home at Garden Villas on May 17, 2020.

Mary was born October 8, 1927 to Hans and Marticia Nelsen of Hiwatha, KS.

Mary attended Stormont Vail Nursing School in Topeka, KS, where she received her degree and later worked as an RN.

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Jean Thuma

May 17, 2020

D. Jean Thuma, 90, of Overland Park, KS, passed away May 17, 2020 at St. Luke's Hospital with her daughters at her side..

Jean Thuma was born Abilene, KS on August 30,1929. She grew up on a farm near Longford, KS attending a one room country schoolhouse. Her family moved to Topeka, KS where she graduated from...

Karrin Kats

May 16, 2020

KARRIN KATS

Karrin Kats (Karen Ballard) passed away May 16, 2020 in Kansas City, Kansas.  She was a gentle soul.  She had a great love for family, friends and her fur babies.  Because of her love of animals, Karrin had dreamed of being a veterinarian.  She was not able to fulfill this dream, so she...

Officer Brian Hampton

May 16, 2020

Brian Charles Hampton was born on June 2nd, 1971 in Grand Junction, Colorado. Growing up, his family moved around internationally while his father served in the military. After schooling, Brian joined the army and served selflessly for 4 years. Upon completion, he moved to Kansas where he began his police career. During his time with the police department, he...

Barbara Vernon

May 15, 2020

BARBARA JENSEN VERNON

Born August 13, 1936 in Dallas, Texas, died in Prairie Village, Kansas on May 15, 2020.  Parents Maurice Guy “Cay” Jensen and Fay Bryant Jensen of Dallas Texas, and her brother, Bryant Peter Jensen of Houston, Texas are deceased.  Surviving are her husband, Walter N. Vernon III of the home, sons Walter N. Vernon...