Obituaries

Jun 3, 2019

Col. John Richard Hansford, Ret. USMC

Surrounded by the love of his family, John went to Heaven on June 3, 2019.  John was born September 15, 1927 to Richard and Dorothy (Duffield) Hansford in Kansas City, Missouri.  He was raised in the Kansas City area, graduating from Northeast High School in 1944.  He attended Kansas...

Jun 3, 2019

Richard Allen McGrath, Jr., 59, of Overland Park, KS passed away on June 3, 2019 after an almost two-year bout with cancer. He was born November 27, 1959 in Fort Worth, Texas to Richard Allen McGrath, Sr., and Hope Marie McLemore, both deceased.

Rick lived most of his younger years in Hutchinson, Kansas and spent some of...

Jun 2, 2019

Paul Thomas Holder, 75, Olathe, KS, passed away June 2, 2019. He was born December 9, 1943 in Alton, IL to Paul and Arlena Holder. He was a Veteran of the United States Army. Most recently Paul was a driver for First Student and drove for the Olathe School District. He was loved by his students and school faculty....

Jun 1, 2019

Wright W. Crummett, 89, of Overland Park, Kansas died June 1, 2019. Wright was a graduate of Abilene, Kansas High School, The University of Kansas, and Washburn University School of Law.  He served in the Korean War in the Naval Amphibious Force.  In his early legal career, he practiced law in Topeka, Kansas, in the firm of Smith, Rees...

Jun 1, 2019

Billy Dwayne Brumbaugh went to be with the lord on June 1, 2019.

He was born November 5, 1939 in Norborne, MO to Alfred and Ella Brumbaugh. He met his love at Stanley High School and was united in marriage to the love of his life Margaret K. Brumbaugh (Lowe) on August 15, 1956 at Morse Church.  Together...

May 28, 2019

Deborah Anne "Debbie" Fellows-Mays was born May 27th, 1967 in Greenville TX.  She was the Daughter of Tom and Cheryl Fellows.  She transitioned from this life May 28th, 2019 surrounded by her loving family, friends and husband at the age of 52 years and 1 day.

Debbie and Craig entered into a loving marriage on July 12th,...

May 25, 2019

Tellus Eugene “Gene” Oakes, age 87, of Overland Park, Kansas, passed away on May 25, 2019, at home from Alzheimer’s Disease.

A visitation will be held from 9-10 AM, service 10 AM, on Tuesday, May 28, at Johnson County Funeral Chapel, 11200 Metcalf Ave, Overland Park, KS 66210.

Gene was born in Kansas City, Missouri, to...

May 24, 2019

Eleanor Haun of Overland Park, KS passed away peacefully at her residence the morning of Friday, May 24, 2019. Eleanor was 92 years old and had spent the most of the last six decades living in Prairie Village, KS. Her husband, Richard (Spud) Haun, passed away in 2016 in the Prairie Village home where they had raised five children....

May 24, 2019

Do to an error in the KC Star, Dana's obituary  and service times may be read at: https://www.overlandparkchapel.com/notices/Dana-Brack .  We apologize for any inconvenience.

May 23, 2019

John Joseph Ficcadenti, 88, of Kansas City, MO passed away May 23, 2019.

John was born to Italian parents and accomplished much during his 88 years.  He was married to the love of his life, Mary, for almost 39 years who had the honor of calling him “My Love”.

He coached boys baseball and was...

May 21, 2019

Leland E. Burnett, age 91, Lenexa, Kansas passed away Tuesday, May 21, 2019 at Lakeview Village.  A memorial service will be held Saturday, May 25th at 11:00am at the Hillcrest Christian Church in Overland Park, KS., where a visitation will be held from 9:30am to 11:00am.  In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Shriners Hospital for...

May 20, 2019

Boyd Douglas Ransom died in his home on May 20, 2019 in Kansas City, KS. He was 72.

He was born on June 25th, 1946 in Dallas, TX. He was preceded in death by his parents Milton D. "Randy" and Mary Ellen Ransom and his sister Mary Teresa (Terry) Shepherd. He is survived by his siblings John...

May 20, 2019

While in the comfort of her own home, on the rainy afternoon of May 20th, 2019, Rachel Elissa (Waxse) Bartel, 48, yielded to her two-year battle with brain cancer.  On that day, a close friend reflected, “Rachel is at peace and heaven is a brighter place while the earth cries today.”

Rachel was born June 1, 1970...

May 18, 2019

Mrs. Ruby Pauline (Bridges) Van Tuyl, 92, of Kansas City, MO passed away Saturday May 18, 2019, at her home.

Ruby was born April 16, 1927, in a farmhouse in Cass County, Missouri, the youngest of seven children, to Frances Elizabeth (Dykes) Bridges and James Robert Bridges.

She was a member of Leawood Baptist Church...

May 16, 2019

Jeremy J. Thompson Jeremy J. Thompson was born August 6th, 1969 In Sedalia Missouri. He graduated from Smith-Cotton High School in 1987 & enlisted with the Navy, shortly after graduating boot camp he was honorably medically discharged. He worked in the IT field & was last employed with Script-pro January 2015-present. He passed away peacefully May 16th, 2019 at Kansas...

May 16, 2019

Caleigh McKinley Alice Davis died May 16, 2019. Caleigh was born on April 6, 1999 in Augusta, GA and she has lived in Georgia, Hawaii, Washington and Kansas. She was a true Army Brat. Caleigh was a true and magical angel whose flame was extinguished way too early. She touched so many lives with her gentle spirit, her sweetness...

May 16, 2019

Anita Ida Helmick, 86, of Leawood, Kansas passed away May 16, 2019 at Advent Shawnee Mission Medical Center surrounded by her family after a courageous battle with cancer. Anita was born to Jack and Gladys Pringle in Kansas City, Kansas August 29, 1932. On July 1, 1950, she married HW Helmick (Commerce, OK) who she was married to for...

May 15, 2019

June Miller, 97, passed away May 15, 2019.

Private services will be held for the family.

May 15, 2019

Christ is Risen! Christos Anesti!

Helen Jouras, lifelong St. Dionysios Greek Orthodox Church member and Philoptchos member, fell asleep in the Lord on Wednesday, May 15th, 2019.  Helen was a secretary for Phillips Petroleum before becoming a full time homemaker to take care of her family.  She also took great pride in working as a secretary for...

May 12, 2019

Vince passed away peacefully on May 12 surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Philadelphia on June 8, 1929 to Joseph and Anna Marie (Petti) DiCintio. Vince grew up in South Philly, attending Southeast Catholic High School where he was captain of the basketball team; leading them to a state championship. He was thrilled and honored to be...