Overland Park Funeral Chapel
Obituaries
Bill Purkey
Jun 12, 2012
Bill Purkey, 82, beloved husband and family man, passed away Tuesday, June 12, 2012 at his home. Bill was born August 29, 1929 in Verdigris, OK to Virgil and Cordia Purkey. He was reared and educated in the Verdigris school system where he graduated in 1948. Bill married his high school sweetheart, Wanda Lee Dixon, in the same year and...
James Swiggart
Jun 12, 2012
James "Jim" Nicholas Swiggart, 89, of Kansas City, MO, passed away on June 12, 2012 at Kansas City Hospice House. Jim was born April 28, 1923 in Wichita, KS, to Lawrence and Mindy (Bailey) Swiggart. He served his country in the U.S. Navy in the Pacific Theater during WWII. Jim was raised in Wichita and has been a resident of...
David Redel
Jun 8, 2012
David A. Redel, 67, of Olathe, KS, passed away June 8, 2012 in his home. David was born March 12, 1945 in St. Louis, MO to Arthur G. and Jeanne C (Hoffman) Redel. He proudly served his country, during Vietnam, in the U.S. Army for 4 years, as a helicopter pilot with the 8th CAV F Troop, Blue Ghost Squadron....
Helen Zeiger
Jun 4, 2012
Helen Eileen Zeiger, of Overland Park, KS, died surrounded by her loving family Monday, June 4, 2012. Per Helen's wishes, no memorial services will be held. Helen married Louis Zeiger in 1944 & moved to Overland Park, KS in 1947 where they raised their family. She worked as an Administrative Assistant at KU Medical Center until her retirement in 1979....
David Jackson
May 31, 2012
DAVID LEROY JACKSON, 64, Overland Park, KS, went home to the Lord May 31, 2012. He operated Metcalf So. Amoco and Overland Park Avis. Memorial service Sunday June 10, 2012, 1:00 PM at Leawood United Methodist Church, 2915 West 95th St., Leawood, KS.
Kathryn "Katie" J. Nichols
May 30, 2012
Katie J. Nichols, 77, passed away peacefully at her home after a 21 year battle with cancer on Wednesday, May 30, 2012. A memorial service celebrating her life will be held Monday, June 4th at 3 p.m. at the Bonfils Chapel of the Community Christian Church, 4601 Main Street, KCMO. The service will be followed by a fellowship meal. Burial...
Sylvia Shirley Robison
May 25, 2012
Sylvia Lucille "Shirley" Robison, 92, of Overland Park, KS, passed away and joined her beloved Shorty, on Friday, May 25, 2012. Known as Shirley to family and friends, she was born on December 16, 1919 in Keokuk County, Iowa. Her family moved to Des Moines, IA when she was a child. She was married to Forrest S. "Shorty' Robison on...
Patti Winget
May 24, 2012
On May 24th, 2012, Patti Jean Winget passed on in Mission Hills, Kansas. Patti passed on after a brave battle with cancer and exhibited the same courage and passion in her illness that she displayed throughout her life. Patti was born in Wenatchee, Washington, on May 25, 1925. She graduated from Chassey High School in Ontario, California in 1944. Patti...
Rex B Hoy
May 19, 2012
Rex Bruce Hoy, 83, of Fairway, Kansas passed away on Saturday, May 19th, 2012 with his family at his side. Rex was born on July 27th, 1928 in Lincoln, Nebraska to Leslie B. and Mabel E. Hoy. In his early years, he was raised on a farm south of Lincoln and was the oldest of 5 siblings. As a farm...
Vernon Johnson
May 17, 2012
Born April 9, 1925, he is 3rd son of Marie and Raymond Johnson. Baptized in Christ at the Disciples of Christ Church, Kansas City, KS. He was a member of Westwood Christian Church 5050 Rainbow until his marriage at Immanuel Lutheran Church KCMO. He attended Snow Elementary, and then Rosedale Jr. and Sr. High School. He completed his senior year...
Mary Birch
May 16, 2012
Mary Margaret Birch, 94, passed away Wednesday, May 16, 2012. A memorial Mass will be 10 a.m. Friday, May 25, 2012 at St. Agnes Catholic Church, 5250 Mission Rd., Roeland Park, KS 66205. There will be a visitation from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, May 24th at the D.W. Newcomer's Sons Overland Park Chapel. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions...
Robert Demeritt
May 14, 2012
Robert (Bob) Wayne Demeritt, 67, of Leawood, KS, died May 14, 2012, at his home after a long illness. Bob was born May 9, 1945 in Peabody, MA, the third child of Harold and Edythe (Castle) Demeritt. He attended Peabody schools and Northeastern University before graduating in 1967 from the University of Michigan with a degree in Far Eastern Languages...
Don Rowland
May 10, 2012
Don Rowland, 70, passed away Thursday, May 10, 2012. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Monday, May 14, 2012 at Lenexa Baptist Church, 15320 W. 87th Street Pkwy, Lenexa, KS. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Tuesday at the church; burial in Johnson County Memorial Gardens. The family suggests contributions to the church. Don was born May 5, 1942 in...
Allen Young
May 8, 2012
Allen W. Young, 87 of Shawnee, KS passed away on Tuesday, May 8, 2012 at Shawnee Mission Medical Center. Allen was born January 19, 1925 in Chanute, KS to Duard and Eva Young. Allen served in The United States Navy during World War II. He was employed and retired from Trans World Airlines after 35 years of service. Allen was...
R. Elliott, MD
May 7, 2012
R. Glenn Elliott MD, 94, of Kansas City, Mo, passed away on May 7, 2012. Raymond Glenn Elliott was born during a late season blizzard on April 19, 1918, in Bennington, Kansas, the second son of Blanche Isabella and Howard Alonzo Elliott, a registered pharmacist, also called "Hi." Later named Raymond Glenn Elliott, Glenn graduated from Clay Center High School...
Michael Bombeck
Apr 30, 2012
Michael Harper Bombeck, 69, of Overland Park, Kansas passed away April 30, 2012. Michael was born on February 22, 1943 in Kansas City, Missouri to Charles and Virginia Bombeck. He graduated from Rockhurst High School and proudly served his country from 1960-1968 in the US Navy Submarine Service. He then returned to Kansas City, and completed his education with a...
John Juarez
Apr 25, 2012
John Joseph "Joe" Juarez, 61, 7/15/1950-4/24/2012. He died in his home after long battle with cancer. John was a loyal, loving, and humorous husband son, son-in-law, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, brother-in-law, nephew, uncle, cousin, godfather, and friend. John was a grain inspector for the Missouri Dept. of Agriculture for several years and a professional barber for nearly 30 years. John...
Mary McBrayer
Apr 25, 2012
Mary Ann McBrayer, 77, of Gardner, KS, passed away on April 25, 2012. Mary Ann was born on November 12, 1934 in St. Joseph, MO to Arthur and Anna McBrayer. She is survived by a sister, Joan Le Stourgeon of Gardner, KS, and many nieces and nephews. She will be missed by all. The family will receive friends on Monday,...
Florine Dickerson
Apr 21, 2012
Florine Theresa Sheeley Dickerson, 82, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother passed away at Villa St. Francis in Olathe, KS, on April 21, 2012. She was born Florine Theresa Sheeley on August 6, 1929, the third of three children to Robert Michael Sheeley and Mary Sheeley. Florine graduated from Olathe High School and then attended St. Theresa's College. Florine married...
James Stauffer
Apr 20, 2012
Our loving husband, father, and grandfather went home to his heavenly Father on April 20, 2012. At his side were his wife of 44 years, Susie, children Candy Mulcahy, Mark Shadowen, and Melinda Carter, and grandchildren Sean Mulcahy, Colin Hayes and Dani Carter. Jim was born in Indiana, and dutifully served in the Navy. After the Navy he graduated from...
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