Obituaries

Apr 5, 2018

Jack Lee Strange passed away unexpectedly on April 5th, 2018 at Shawnee Mission Medical Center.  He was a quiet, gentle man whose sparkling eyes and beaming smile would fill a room with joy. He had a huge heart that knew no stranger and a love for life, friends, and family that is something all who encountered were blessed to...

Mar 30, 2018

Rose-Marie Huelin Bollier, 90, died on Good Friday, March 30, 2018, at her home in Prairie Village, Kansas.  A native of Switzerland, Rose-Marie was born September 8, 1927 in Zürich.  She graduated from École Benedict, Neuchâtel, Switzerland in 1946.  She applied her proficiency in the German and French languages as a stenographer.

As a young girl, Rose-Marie was introduced to Scouting by tagging...

Mar 27, 2018

After eighty three years on the road of life, her engine malfunctioned and she was recalled by her Maker. She began her trip in San Diego, California. Her trip took her through Stanford University where she met her traveling companion Carl. They journeyed together for sixty one years. Along the way they picked up daughters Michele Anne and Lisa...

Mar 21, 2018

Jackie Rae Berg Raymond; passed away March 21, 2018 in Merriam, Kansas. She was the fourth daughter born to Frank and Mathilda Pauline (Kassler) Berg on March 5, 1932 in Ironton, Minnesota. She attended Crosby-Ironton Schools and was employed in Minneapolis from 1950 to 1957. Married to Gerald D. Raymond in May 1954 at Salem Lutheran Church in Deerwood,...

Mar 14, 2018

Muriel Swanson Oldberg passed away on March 14 at home in Kansas City.  She was 94.

She was known by family and friends alike for many qualities ranging from her artistic talent as a water colorist to her kind, caring, compassionate and inclusive nature.  She was gifted with a warm and engaging sense of humor, a face...

Mar 12, 2018

Dorothy M Jimerson, 67, was called home to her Lord and Savior on Monday, March 12, 2018. Dorothy was born May 2, 1950  in Kansas City, Mo. to Louie C Ward and Eleanor Ellefeldt.  She spent all of her life living in the Kansas City area and settled in Overland Park  with her husband William Jimerson, where they raised...

Mar 8, 2018

James William Gilges III, 85, of Leawood, KS, died Thursday, March 8, 2018 at Brighton Gardens of Prairie Village, of heart failure.

Bill was born in June 1932 in Kansas City to J.W. and Frances D. Gilges; he attended Border Star elementary and Southwest High school, and earned his Eagle Scout rank before attending Dartmouth College on...

Mar 2, 2018

Kathryn Lorine Hays, 93, of Leawood, Kansas passed away March 2 following a short illness. Her husband of 58 years, Ted Hays, preceded her in death in 2005. A long-time resident of Merriam, Kansas, Kathryn Lorine was born January 25, 1925, in Latham, Missouri, to Stella and Harvey Hofstetter. Following graduation from Latham High School, Kathryn Lorine was awarded...

Feb 26, 2018

Wanda Purkey, 91, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great- grandmother and friend, transitioned peacefully to her heavenly home on Monday, February 26, 2018.  She was born December 24, 1926, in Verdigris, OK to William Nathan and Rosy Florence (French) Dixon and was reared and educated in the Verdigris school system.  Following her education, she worked for several years in retail...

Feb 26, 2018

Mildred B. Fickle of Overland Park, KS passed away February 26, 2018 at the age of 101. Mildred was preceded in death by her husband, Bob; her brother, John Marcason (Betty); and niece Joan Wessling. She leaves behind her daughter, Robin Bagby (John) and grandchildren Julia Fishburn (Chuck) and Jack Bagby; niece Jan Marcason and great-nephews John, Frank, Dan...

Feb 12, 2018

Alexis D. “Sherry” Marrs, 66, passed away February 12, 2018.

Survivors include her husband of 25 years, Rodney Marrs; son, Glenn Roberts; daughter, Misty Maxey; 5 grandchildren, Kenneisha, Kate, Kristen, Isaiah, Mia; 3 great-grandchildren; mother, Shirley Funkhouser; twin brother, Richard Nallia; 4 sisters, Cindy Good, Branda Nallia, Diane Williams, Dixie Dunken and many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles...

Feb 10, 2018

Larry William Piebenga MD, 80, passed away on February 10, 2018 at St. Luke’s Heart Institute. The world is not as good without him.

Larry was born in Volga, SD on January 5, 1938. His family moved to Oskaloosa, IA, and Fredonia, KS before settling in Springdale, AR when he was nine years old. He became a...

Feb 10, 2018

Frank (Butch) Eugene McGinley of Mission, KS passed away peacefully at his home Saturday, February 10th. He leaves behind his wife of 59 years Barbara, and their two children, Michael (Kristy) McGinley, and Mindy (Kim) Brooks. His pride and joy were his five granddaughters, Kelsie, Katelyn, and Kylee Brooks; and Shannon and Erin McGinley, and his great-grandson Kaden. Butch...

Feb 2, 2018

Irene Wohler, 92, Lenexa, KS, was born September 8, 1925 in northern Riley County Kansas and died February 2, 2018. Irene retired in 1989 after 34 years with Employers Reinsurance.

She was preceded in death by her mother and father Arthur and Dora Wohler, by sisters Shirley Samuelson and Faye Sexton, and by brothers Eldon, Marvin, and...

Feb 2, 2018

Stanford L. Pruitt, age 99, passed away on Friday, February 2, 2018. He was born on September 20, 1918 in Ava, MO. Stan was the son of D.L. and Vallie Pruitt.

Stan was Vice President of Interstate Bindery, having worked there since 1955 and retiring in 1987. He was an avid golfer and charter member of Brookridge Country...

Jan 25, 2018

Robert Kenneth “Ken” Bonar, 89, of Kansas City, MO, passed away peacefully at home on January 25, 2018 surrounded by family. A life long resident of Kansas City, MO, he was born on October 26, 1928, the only child of Lyle and Rose Bonar. Ken graduated Southeast High School in 1945, where he had enjoyed choir, band, scouts, and...

Jan 23, 2018

Hope Janel Cohn, born October 11, 1958 in Kansas City, MO, died peacefully with loved ones by her side after a courageous battle with lung cancer.

Hope’s strength and courage inspired everyone around her. She found the most joy in being around children, working at a pediatrician’s office and spending 15 years as a nanny. She left...

Jan 22, 2018

Charles F. Samuel of Overland Park, KS passed away on Monday, January 22, 2018 surrounded by his family and friends. Chuck was the loving father of Cathryn Hamilton and son in-law Shane and son Lee Samuel and daughter in-law Michele; dear grandfather of Gage, Staci, Angelica, Samantha, CJ and Leeland; cherished great-grandfather of Alexandria, Jeremy, Karsen, Allison and Thallia....

Jan 17, 2018

DeAnn Johnston Moore 77 of Mission Hills Kansas Passed away on January 17th due to complications with Alzheimer’s disease at Brighton Gardens in Prairie Village Kansas.

She was Born on May 20th, 1939 in Kansas City Missouri. Her parents were Dorothy Schanze and Delbert Canote. She was Married to N.K. “Sam” Moore of Holton Kansas on April...

Jan 17, 2018

Tom R. Tatro was born in Nashville, Kansas on September 18th, 1954 to Phil and Joyce Tatro. His life quickly changed, when at just 11 months old, his family expanded to include his brother Jerry.  Tom’s family moved around as a child and enjoyed camping trips, and time with their grandparents at Hillbilly Heaven in 99 Springs.  They eventually...