Obituaries

John White

John White

Sep 25, 2011

John E. White, age 93, of Overland Park, Kansas passed away on September 25th, 2011. John was born on December 22, 1917 in Kansas City, Missouri to William White and Laura Neely White. He is survived by his wife of 73 years, Virginia Florence Hoagland White, his daughters Marsha Anne White and Patricia June Peterson, his grandchildren Heather Andrea McLane,...

Arlene McGinley

Arlene McGinley

Sep 24, 2011

ARLENE R. McGINLEY Arlene R. McGinley, daughter of Walter & Sue Anna Laverack , born on February 2, 1917, passed away September 24, 2011, at her home. She was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Frank J, McGinley; and her grandson Joel Blackman. She is survived by daughter Shirley Blackman; son, Frank E. McGinley; 6 grandchildren, and...

Richard Davis

Richard Davis

Sep 19, 2011

RICHARD R. DAVIS Richard R. Davis, passed away Monday, Sept. 19, 2011 at the age of 71 years. He was a husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, son, uncle, nephew, cousin and friend. Survivors include daughters Jacqueline Still and her husband Jeff, and Julianne Park and her husband Matthew; grandchildren: Ryan, Haley Jo, Ethan, Mary Kim, and Leah; great grandchildren;...

Ronald Billings

Ronald Billings

Sep 18, 2011

RONALD G. BILLINGS Ronald G. Billings, 88, of Overland Park, KS, died Sept. 18, 2011 after a long illness. He was born in Elizabeth, CO, the son of Charles S. and Rossie Billings. At a very young age Ron moved with his family to Topeka, KS. He attended Highland Park High School and went on to KSU to major in...

Mary Timmcke

Mary Timmcke

Sep 14, 2011

MARY A. TIMMCKE Mary A. Timmcke passed away Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2011. Mary was born in Lake Geneva, WI and lived most of her life in Beloit, WI. She was preceded in death by her husband, Merle Timmcke. Survivors include her three children: Neil Timmcke, Janet (Gerald) Marten, and Bruce (Teresa) Timmcke; four grandchildren; and a brother, Sturges P. Taggart...

Maxine Dickerson

Maxine Dickerson

Sep 5, 2011

Maxine Palmer Dickerson January 8, 1923 – September 5, 2011 Maxine Palmer Dickerson, passed away peacefully at her home Monday, September 5, 2011. She was born January 8, 1923 in a farmhouse in Anness, KS. The youngest of seven children, she survived the great Depression, WW II, and a tornado that in 1957 totally destroyed her Hickman Mills home. For...

Helen McWillie

Helen McWillie

Sep 3, 2011

Helen Nettleton HELEN NETTLETON McWILLIE Helen Nettleton McWillie, 71, of Overland Park, KS, passed away Saturday, Sept. 3, 2011. Memorial services will be 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 10, 2011 at the D.W. Newcomer's Sons Overland Park Chapel. Helen was born July 29, 1940 in Memphis, TN to Lynn Nettleton, Jr. and Helen Elise Kirby Nettleton. Helen's mother passed away in...

Lois Elliott

Lois Elliott

Sep 1, 2011

LOIS ALENE ELLIOTT Lois Alene Elliott, 84, passed away suddenly with Jim at her side on Thursday, Sept. 1, 2011. Funeral services will be 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2011 at Advent Lutheran Church, 11800 W. 151st, Olathe, KS with a visitation prior from 10-11:30 am; burial in Oaklawn Memorial Gardens. The family suggests contributions to St. Mark's Lutheran Church,...

Mr. Harry Helmsing, Jr.

Mr. Harry Helmsing, Jr.

Aug 31, 2011

Harry John Helmsing, Jr. Born in Kennard, Nebraska on November 20, 1921 to Geneva and Harry Helmsing, Sr., Harry John Helmsing, Jr. died Tuesday, August 30, 2011 at Garden Terrace of Overland Park. He graduated from Kennard High School in the midst of the Great Depression and found work in the government's CCC program. Enlisting in the U.S. Navy in...

Joseph Ellas

Joseph Ellas

Aug 27, 2011

JOSEPH J. ELLAS Joseph J. Ellas, 81, passed away August 27, 2011 at home in Shawnee, KS. Joseph was born in East Chicago, Indiana to his deceased parents, John and Ida (Fodor) Ellas. Joseph was a graduate of Hammond Tech High School. He served as a U.S. Marine in the Korean War. He worked for Inland Steel Industries until he...

Nancy Cacioppo

Nancy Cacioppo

Aug 26, 2011

Nancy Cacioppo,79, of Overland Park KS, passed away August 26, 2011. A visitation celebrating Nancy's life will be held from 4pm-7pm Monday, August 29, at D.W. Newcomer's Sons Overland Park Chapel, 8201 Metcalf Ave. A graveside service will be held l l am Tuesday, August 30th, at D.W. Newcomer's Johnson County Chapel, 112th and Metcalf. The family suggests contributions to...

Edna Gimlin

Edna Gimlin

Aug 22, 2011

EDNA MAE GIMLIN Edna Mae Gimlin, 96, passed away Monday, August 22, 2011. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Friday, August 26, 2011 at Southminster Presbyterian church, 6306 Roe Blvd, Prairie Village, KS with a visitation prior from 1-2 pm; private burial in Highland Cemetery. Edna was born May 12, 1915 in Golden, OK to J. L. and Nancy M....

William Deeds

William Deeds

Aug 17, 2011

William, J. Deeds, 71, passed away Wednesday, August 17, 2011. Mass of the Christian Burial will be 10 a.m. Tuesday, August 23, 2011 at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, 9150 Pflumm Rd., Lenexa, KS, with a visitation prior from 9-10 a.m. Burial in Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Bill was born is Kansas City, MO to John W. and Rose Deeds. He graduated...

Mary Parks

Mary Parks

Aug 16, 2011

MARY ALICE PARKS Mary Alice Parks passed away August 16, 2011 at home. She was born Dec 17th 1911 in Kansas City, MO. She leaves her daughter Gayle Stephens (Dick), son John G Parks (Barbara), grandchildren Kelly Mulloy, Chuck Mulloy, Steve Parks and Kim Carey, great grandchildren Bryan Mulloy, Rachel Mulloy, Brenna Carey and Caroline Parks. She was preceded in...

Samuel (Fred) Bruns

Samuel (Fred) Bruns

Aug 16, 2011

Samuel Frederick (Fred) Bruns, 84, of Overland Park, Ks, passed away Tuesday, August 16, 2011. Visitation will be 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday, August 21, at D. W. Newcomers Sons Overland Park Chapel, 8201 Metcalf Avenue, Overland Park, Ks, with a rosary at 4 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. Monday, August 22, at Cure’ of Ars Catholic...

Richard Ballantyne

Richard Ballantyne

Aug 14, 2011

RICHARD MARTIN BALLANTYNE Richard Martin Ballantyne, 87, went to heaven surrounded by his family on August 14, 2011. He was born March 2, 1924 to Ruby and Walter Ballantyne. He graduated from Central High School and married his high school sweetheart Betty Isham. He was a blimp pilot for the Navy during WWII, becoming a Lieutenant JG. Richard worked 41...

Velma Miller

Velma Miller

Aug 13, 2011

Velma Hammon Miller, 96, of Lenexa, KS passed away Saturday, August 13, 2011. She was born in Forest City, MO on March 1, 1915 and moved to Kansas City, MO as a young child. Velma was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Charles William Hammon. She is survived by her children, Marilyn Wheeler of Olathe, KS and...

Betty Miller Darr

Betty Miller Darr

Aug 12, 2011

Betty Ball Miller Darr, 89, of Overland Park, Kan., passed away Friday, August 12, 2011. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 18, at the D.W. Newcomer's Sons Overland Park Chapel; burial in Mt. Moriah Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, at the Newcomer's Overland Park Chapel. Betty was born Nov. 26, 1921, to E.L....

Brandon Truschinger

Brandon Truschinger

Aug 11, 2011

Brandon M. Truschinger, 16, passed away Thursday, August 11, 2011. A celebration of life service will be held Wednesday, August 17th from 6-8 p.m. at Cross Points Church, 6824 Lackman Rd., Shawnee, KS. Brandon was born March 29, 1995. He spent the first six months of his life at Children’s Mercy Hospital in the neonatal intensive care unit. Brandon courageously...

Gregory Lee Morris

Gregory Lee Morris

Aug 8, 2011

Gregory Lee Morris, 63, passed away Monday, August 8, 2011. Graveside services will be 2:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 15, at Leavenworth National Cemetery; visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 13, at the D.W. Newcomer's Sons Overland Park Chapel. Survivors include a daughter, Elizabeth (Nicholas) Eshnaur; granddaughter, Elizabeth N. Belske; sister, Jan Arasmith; and a niece, Chrissy...