Obituaries

Nov 30, 2021

Mary Jo Buschman Leary, 98, of Leawood, KS died Tuesday, November 30, 2021 at her home surrounded by her family.  Visitation for Mary Jo will be held from 9:30 - 10:00 a.m. Saturday, December 11 at Cure' of Ars Catholic Church, 9401 Mission Road, Leawood, KS with the Mass of Christian burial to follow at 10:00 a.m.  Burial will...

Nov 29, 2021

Linda Louise (Nicholson) Larson, 80, passed away peacefully in her sleep at home on November 29th. Linda is survived by her husband, Robert W. Larson of Overland Park, her son Steven J. Saeedi (Bonnie) of Black Hawk, Colorado, her daughter Anastasia J. Mahvi of Brussels, Belgium, grandchildren Winter and Malachy Saeedi, Nathan and Lea Claeys, and nieces Christine Abbott-Irwin...

Nov 22, 2021

Mrs. Zita E. Brummel was born on August 23, 1933 in Syracuse, Kansas.

She was born to James and Barbara Grilliot. Zita grew up in Syracuse with her 2 sisters and 3 brothers. After high school graduation she entered Sacred Heart · convent in Wichita, Kansas in 1951, choosing the name Sister Janelle. She went on to...

Nov 15, 2021

John Franklyn Morse, 76, of Overland Park, Kansas passed away on Monday, November 15, 2021 due to COVID-19. For reasons related to this, memorial services will be private.

John was born in Los Angeles, California, to the late Albert Morse and Evalyn Elayne Davis on January 30, 1945. He attended Wyandotte High School in Kansas City, Kansas,...

Nov 3, 2021

Dorothy A Cooper, 89, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 3rd and joined her Lovey, Errol.  Born in Skiatook, Oklahoma on August 22nd, 1932. Parents were Clinton and Clydia Goins. She had 8 brothers and sisters. Her dear sister, Wanetta, survives her. Grew up on the farm for most of her life, until our Grandfather decided to move most...

Sep 24, 2021

Marilyn Ann Simes, age 99, Overland Park, Kansas passed away September 24, 2021 in her home surrounded by family.

Marilyn was born December 10, 1921 in Canton, Ohio where she spent her entire childhood. Growing up she loved softball, tennis, basketball, violin, swimming and singing. Some of her greatest high school achievements were playing first violin in...

Aug 10, 2021

Billie Marie Tobias Warden, 94, passed away early Tuesday morning, August 10, 2021, into the loving arms of our Heavenly Father.  Billie was born July 2, 1927 to Rollie Orville “Toby” and Flossie Mae Montandon Tobias.  Billie grew up in Liberal, Kansas, graduating from high school in 1945.  She attended K-state for 2 years and was a member of...

Aug 6, 2021

Richard "Barry" Weeks, 80, of Linn Valley, KS passed peacefully in his home with family by his side on August 6, 2021. Barry was a lifelong resident of Kansas City and the son of Richard (Dick) Keith Weeks and Mary Virginia Weeks. He graduated from Wentworth Military Academy and met his future wife Nancy Lee Coleman while on vacation...

Jul 12, 2021

Adam Dennis Black, 49 of Overland Park, KS.  Passed away on July 12, 2021.   Visitation and Memorial Service will be held at the Overland Park Funeral Chapel, 8201 Metcalf, Overland Park, KS. 66204 on July 22 at 1:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m.  Adam was born on February 1, 1972, in Denton, Texas and grew up in Overland Park and...

Jul 9, 2021

Stephen Miles Carr, of Overland Park, KS, passed away in his home in the afternoon on Friday, July 9, 2021. He was surrounded by family.

Steve is survived by his wife of 47 years, Katherine Ann Thurston Carr, and their children and grandchildren: Julia Carr Timmins and Bryan Timmins and their children Finnegan and Lucy, Jim Carr...

Jun 23, 2021

Thomas John McGuire was born in Carlsbad, NM on a warm, sunny afternoon on October 4,1952. He was the youngest child of Benjamin Frederick and Laura (Holste) McGuire. He left this earth on his last great adventure on June 23, 2021 at St. Luke’s Hospice House at the age of 68 years, a victim of respiratory failure and Huntington’s...

Jun 18, 2021

It is with great sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of Michael "Mike" William Rodgers on Friday June 18, 2021.

Cherished and beloved son of Bill and Sharon Rodgers. Loving brother of Lauri Rodgers-DeNooy. Amazing Uncle of Mary DeNooy and William DeNooy.

Also surviving are his aunts; Nan, Phyllis and Rene, Cousins; Nancy, John, Joe, Becky, Tamara, Kelly...

Jun 7, 2021

Shoua Lue Vang, also known as Nchaiv Suav Vaj was a caring husband, father, grandfather, uncle, brother, cousin, son, and friend. He passed away on Monday June 7, 2021, three days before his 69th birthday, surrounded by loved ones.

Shoua was born in the Lao province of Xiangkhouang to Boua Lor Vang and Khu Lor. He completed...

Jun 6, 2021

Martha Nell Guisinger, 98, of Overland Park, Kansas, passed peacefully at her home with family by her side on June 6, 2021, and is now in the glorious presence of Jesus.  She was born Martha Nell Williamson on March 1, 1923, in Neshoba County, Mississippi.  At the age of 19, while working in a camera shop in Meridian, MS,...

Jun 6, 2021

Britton was born on February 20, 1985, in Overland Park, Kansas, at a whopping three pounds and seven ounces.  He, 36, of Prairie Village, Kansas, passed away Sunday, June 6, 2021, from Covid.  He is the pride and joy of his family.  After his eighth-grade year, he developed a massive brain tumor which was successfully removed.  Whenever he had...

May 28, 2021

Born in St. Louis, Missouri, on September 20, 1955, Mark Dmytryk grew up in Webster Groves and attended Mary, Queen of Peace Grade School and St. John Vianney High School. He was precocious and passionate about three things: musical theatre, his friends and his pets.

Mark studied acting and directing at The Conservatory of Theatre Arts at...

May 25, 2021

Al Byron Schuman, age 82 of Fremont, Nebraska passed away on May 25, 2021, at Brookdale Wornall Place in Kansas City, Missouri. He was born April 19, 1939, to Thelma (Layton) and Harry Schuman of Melbeta, Nebraska. He was preceded in death by his parents, and his brother Harry Lee “Chooch” (Virginia ”Jo”). Al is survived by his beloved...

Apr 24, 2021

Donald Edgar Cornwell was born August 28, 1923 to Harold and Florence Rousey Cornwell on a farm southwest of Osborne, Kansas.  Surrounded by his family, he passed away peacefully on April 24, 2021 in Overland Park, Kansas. He was 97 years old.

Donald went to grade school in a one room schoolhouse and attended high school in...

Apr 12, 2021

Robert Everette Burton , 73, of Overland Park, died peacefully with his daughter and son by his side on Monday, April 12, 2021. He was born in Fulton, Missouri on December 26, 1947 to the late Jess and Christina (Henage) Burton.

He is the loving father of Brian (Melissa) Burton and Christie Zemencik (Andy Knowles)....

Apr 12, 2021

Vinither McConico was born November 20, 1931, in Forest City, Arkansas.  She was the child of Albert Moore Sr. and Violet Lowmack-Moore.  Vinither was married to the love of her life, John Henry McConico, for 71 years until he passed in February 2020.  Vinither was also preceded in death by her daughter, Cynthia Lorraine, and her siblings Octavia McConico,...