Obituaries

Jan 1, 2020

Bob Carson passed away March 15. Bob was born to Abbie and Jacob Carson on April 30, 1935 outside Savannah, MO in Kodiak where his parents ran a general store.  His dad passed away when Bob was 6 and his mother and two sisters continued running the store until Bob was in the third grade. Bob attended a one...

Jan 1, 2020

Ulla B. Erickson, 96, of Topeka, Kansas (and formerly Mission, Kansas) passed away March 21, 2020 at Lexington Park Assisted Living.  A graveside service for immediate family will be held March 23, 2020 at the Johnson County Memorial Gardens.  A celebration of life will be held at a later date after the current coronavirus crisis passes.

Ulla...

Jan 1, 2020

Dolores M. Mullane, 88, of Overland Park, Kansas, passed away on Wednesday, May 27, 2020. She was born July 23, 1931, in Cameron, Missouri to the late James Russell and Hazel Marie (Gulley) Pile.

Dolores was a homemaker, a talented writer and enjoyed spending her time tracing her family genealogy.

She was the loving mother...

Jan 1, 2020

Linda D. Gilmore, 74, of Overland Park, KS, passed peacefully in her home on November 17, 2020. Born in Council Bluffs, IA on March 30, 1946, she attended Thomas Jefferson High School, where she met her high school sweetheart, Ed Gilmore.  They married August 27, 1966 and celebrated 54 wonderful years together.

Visitation will be held Tuesday,...

Jan 1, 2020

Ed Hitzelberger, 90, passed away peacefully at home on May 19th. Born to Edgar & Nola Patton Hitzelberger of Helena, MO, Ed graduated Belton High School.

Son, Curtis was born to Ed & Helen Walton Hitzelberger. Ed served as a Marine in the Korean Conflict.

The blended family of Ed and Sunnye Carter Bales included...

Jan 1, 2020

Rose Mary Schroepfer, 89, a long-time resident of Overland Park, Kansas passed away peacefully on November 30, 2020 at St. Luke's South Hospital due

to complications from Covid-19.  She was preceded in death by her devoted husband of twenty years, Bernard Schroepfer, her parents (Salvatore and Rose De Marco),

three brothers (Joseph, Frank and Henry De Marco)...

Jan 1, 2020

Richard P. (Dick) Humes passed to his eternal heavenly home on March 3, 2020.

Dick was born March 21, 1922 to Harry H. Humes and Agnes Irene nee Howison in Glen Elder, Kansas. Dick grew up in Salina, Kansas, graduated from Salina High School in 1939.  He attended Kansas State University both before and after World War...

Jan 1, 2020

Violet Lorene Bliss, 93, widow of Carroll O. Bliss, passed away on Friday, February 7, 2020 at the home of her son in Hampton, VA.

Born in California, MO, she was a resident of Kansas City, KS for over 60 years before moving to the east coast in 2012 where she resided on the Outer Banks of...

Jan 1, 2020

Marsha Gayle Wolf, 62, passed away on December 10 at her home in Lenexa, KS, surrounded by family. She was a loving daughter, sister, wife, mother, and Nana who cared deeply for her family and was dedicated to her job and doing it well. Born to George Eldon and Sylvia Jean (Cadwell) Landis of Stilwell, KS on December 4,...

Jan 1, 2020

Sheryl Lee Newman (Sherry), age 82 of Overland Park, Kansas, died April 12, 2020. She was born, November 24,1937 in Hammond, Indiana, the daughter of Dallas and Pauline Donaldson.

Sherry attended Pittsburg State University whereshe met her husband William Warren Newman. They married January 31st 1960. Sherry and Warren resided in Overland Park, Kansas. She worked at...

Jan 1, 2020

Larry R. Kilgore, a lifetime resident of Kansas City, Missouri passed away Thursday, November, 19th at St. Joseph Medical Center at the age of 64. Larry was born in Kansas City in 1956 to Mary Jane and John (Jack) Kilgore. He graduated from Bishop Hogan High School in 1974. He quickly gained employment at Kansas City Public Works. He...

Jan 1, 2020

Sylvia Cissna (maiden name Watt), age 83, of Overland Park, KS passed away on May 23, 2020.  Sylvia was a tough lady who fought to beat the Coronavirus.  She initially cleared the virus (testing negative twice) but in the end it proved to be too much for her body.  She is survived by her husband of 59 years Dale...

Jan 1, 2020

MARTHA JEAN BURCH BROWN

Martha Jean Burch Brown, John Knox Village, Lee’s Summit was born April 20, 1928 to Harold A. and Imogene Rose Dunham Burch in Hartford, Il.  She attended the public schools of Jerseyville, Il., and received a B.A. degree from the University of Sioux Falls in South Dakota and an M.A. from...

Jan 1, 2020

Marilyn Elizabeth Dorn age 81, passed away on April 25th, 2020 in Overland Park, Kansas. Marilyn brought her spark and energy to everything she did. She was an exceptional and loving mother, unwavering in her support and wise counsel. She took great pride in all her grandchildren, and especially enjoyed following their interests and activities. Family and friends were...

Jan 1, 2020

Betty Lee Vail, 98, of Overland Park, Kansas, passed away June 17, 2020.  At this time no services are planned.  Please leave condolences and fond memories for the family on the Tribute Wall above.

Jan 1, 2020

Eugene W. Wroot, 91, of Louisburg, Kansas, passed away October 3, 2020.  At this time no services are planned.  We welcome you to share fond memories and condolences with the family on the Tribute wall above.

Jan 1, 2020

Marian Elizabeth Nielsen of Prairie Village, KS died peacefully at the age of 93 with her family by her side at her daughter’s home on August 10, 2020.  She was a long time member of Lutheran Church of the Resurrection in Prairie Village and formerly Zion Lutheran Church before it closed.  She was very active in her church serving...

Jan 1, 2020

Jacquelin (Jacque) Glover Alstatt, 81, of Overland Park, Kansas,  passed away Monday, August 3, 2020.

Jacque was born November 12, 1938, in Salina, Kansas, to Herbert and Marjorie (Housel) Glover. She was preceded in death by her husband, John D. Alstatt, in 2011. She is survived by sister Jere Turner (of Sante Fe, NM); three children: sons...

Jan 1, 2020

Deidre Lee Chase-Estes, 50, Leawood, passed away Tuesday July 14, 2020.  The world lost a beautiful, loving, kind, compassionate, fashionable, sassy, funny, and wonderful person. She was a beloved wife, daughter, niece, cousin and friend to many.  She was a long-time hostess at JJ’s Restaurant.  She loved her time there and met some of the best friends of her life...

Jan 1, 2020

Curtis Wells Wohlford, 80, of Olathe, Kansas passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 1st, 2020 at Olathe Medical Center, in Olathe, Kansas. He was born October 12, 1939 in Sleepy Eye, Minnesota to Wells and Esther (Jacobsen) Wohlford. Curt was a 1957 graduate of Sleepy Eye High School. He went on to work for Schweigert Meat Company. He married...