Obituaries

Dec 10, 2019

D. Elaine Porteous

May 18, 1935-December 10, 2019

Elaine Porteous of Olathe, Kansas went to be with her Lord and Savior in her eternal home surrounded by family at Overland Park Regional Hospital after a hard-fought battle with pneumonia.  She was born May 18, 1935 in Topeka, Kansas to Paul and...

Dec 10, 2019

Lawrence E. Schnackenberg

5/28/24  -  12/10/19

Lawrence (Larry) E. Schnackenberg, age 95, of Lenexa, KS., died peacefully on Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2019 at Brookdale Hospice, surrounded by his son, daughter in law, and grandson.  A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 13, 2019 at...

Dec 6, 2019

Leon F. Miller of Overland Park, KS passed away peacefully and surrounded by family at Kansas City Hospice House in Kansas City, MO on December 6, 2019 at the age of 75 after a valiant battle with pancreatic cancer. He was born on Labor Day, September 4, 1944 in Coffee County AL, the fifth child of Mattie Davis Hall...

Dec 6, 2019

James C. Ferguson (Jim), 84, Overland Park, passed away Friday December 6, 2019.   Jim was born February 9, 1935 in Appomattox, VA to Morris and Evelyn Cullop Ferguson.  He grew up in Richmond, VA where he played basketball and graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in 1954. After graduation, Jim attended the University of Richmond and married the love...

Dec 1, 2019

Thelma Marie “Berglund” Williams, 97 of Belton Missouri passed away December 1st with family by her side.

No public services are to be held. A private family internment will be held at a later date.

Thelma was born in KC, MO the daughter of Oscar and Mathilda Berglund. Thelma was a graduate of Central High...

Nov 30, 2019

Margaret L. Augustine, age 86, went home to the lord on Saturday, November 30th, 2019 at her home in Olathe, Kansas surrounded by family. She was born on November 15, 1933 to her parents John and Rowean Schuck.  She married the love of her life, James W Augustine on November 29th 1952. Margaret is survived by daughters Kathy Wilkins...

Nov 29, 2019

Stephanie (Southard) Martens of Lenexa, KS left us on November 29, 2019 after a courageous fight with cancer.  Stephanie would have been 53 on January 1, 2020. As Human Resource Director of Ameristar Casinos, Inc., she positively influenced the careers of many, including her niece, Lindsay and nephew, Drew. Stephanie was a casual but confident chef, but her culinary...

Nov 28, 2019

Zoe Elizabeth Piper (Coiner) was born on September 8, 1929 to James Lewis and Clara Blanche Coiner.  Zoe was born and raised in the Johnson County area and graduated with honors from Shawnee Mission High School in 1947.  After graduation she worked as a secretary for Skelly Oil and on April 30, 1948, she married Michael Dewey Piper, Jr. ...

Nov 27, 2019

Clara Louise Petty

On Thursday, November 27th Clara peacefully passed into eternal glory to join the love of her life, Fred L. Petty Jr.

Clara was born March 14th, 1923, in Valley Head, AL to Marvin and Jessie Mae Hartline. Soon after they moved to Drumright, OK where she met Fred and graduated...

Nov 25, 2019

Every once in a rare while, a truly kind soul crosses your path.  Pamela Jean Hedlund never knew a stranger.  She lived her life to the fullest: dedicated to her family, friends and travel.  If someone was in need, she would be there with a donation, food, or just a listening ear.

Pam was born on September...

Nov 24, 2019

Allen Grant Buzzard Age: 81 years, of Overland Park, Kansas, passed away on November 24, 2019, at Colonial Village, from Pancreatic Cancer.  Funeral will be held at 1 pm, November 30, 2019 at Johnson County Funeral Chapel.  Visitation will be at 12 pm, November 30, 2019.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Royals...

Nov 23, 2019

Courtney "CJ" Jay Rardin, 46, of Merriam, KS, died at his home on November 23, 2019, in Olathe, KS.

Courtney was devoted to his family and friends; he would do anything for anyone, and you could always count on him to help. He loved his wife, kids, family, friends, and soccer. He had a smile that lit...

Nov 23, 2019

Madhav Nath Chalise age 83, died, November 23, 2019 at Olathe Medical Center. Madhav was born January 16, 1936 in Nepal the son of Lomadi and Chandra Kumari Chalise. Madhav was a retired Bank Executive. He had earned a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Economics and Law. He also held a Master in Business Administration (MBA).

He is survived...

Nov 23, 2019

Lucille Donnell passed away November 23, 2019 after living a full 95 years. She was born Mattie Lucille Bray on September 24, 1924 to Pearl May (Russell) Bray and Jesse Clyde Bray on a farm in Lowry City, Missouri. She was the third child born in this family of five children.

Lucille attended Bible College in Bolivar...

Nov 22, 2019

Jane Wells slipped peacefully into the arms of God November 22, 2019 after recently celebrating her 100th birthday.

Malinda Jane (Ross) Wells was born November 15, 1919 to John and Azell Ross in Willard, MO. She graduated from Willard High School as Valedictorian of her class and attended college in Springfield MO. Jane was a charter member...

Nov 21, 2019

ROSEMARY WRIGHT

Rosemary Wright, 92, was born October 4, 1927 in Eustace, Texas, attended Eustace High School where she was a cheerleader.  She worked 20 years plus at Indian Creek Nursing Center in the Nursing Department and Medical Records.

Rosemary was a proud mother to five sons; Rick, Lon, Jerry, Bud and Kevin...

Nov 21, 2019

Janet Grow, age 74, passed away November 21st, 2019 after a battle with cancer. A celebration of her life will be held at the Johnson County Memorial Chapel (11200 Metcalf Road, Overland Park, Kansas) on Monday, December 9th. Visitation will be at 1 pm, with the service at 2 pm.

Born July 4, 1945 in Kansas City,...

Nov 16, 2019

Russell Edwin Clark passed away peacefully at his home in Overland Park, Kansas early on Saturday morning on November 16, 2019 at the age of 86 years. Russell’s wife Billie Clark and daughter Linda Hovey were at his side when he answered God’s call to come home. Russell and Billie have resided in Overland Park since 1976, moving from...

Nov 15, 2019

Donald Winston Blalock, 81, of Overland Park, KS, joined his Lord on Nov 15, 2019.  He was a Kansas City native born February 9, 1938, son of Edythe and Walter Blalock.  Don was a devoted husband, father, and incredible Granddad.  He married his high school sweetheart, Patsy Ruth Thomas, in 1958. Don was the epitome of honesty, loyalty, and...

Nov 11, 2019

Brent Allen Coffelt, 50, passed away on November 11, 2019. He was born on December 6th, 1968 In Kansas City, Mo. along with his twin, Brad Jay Coffelt, to Jerry Coffelt and Donna (Bryant) Coffelt.

Brent grew up in Overland Park and attended Shawnee Mission East High School where he graduated in 1987. He then attended college at the...