Obituaries

Dec 22, 2020

On October 4, 2020, Bettianne Laughlin, 93, beloved wife, mother, and friend, passed from this earth. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her and had shared many memorable times with her. Bettianne was full of life and constantly on-the-go. She was devoted to Raymond, her beloved husband of 58 years, and to her family.

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Dec 22, 2020

Charles “Mark” Hollister went home to be with the Lord on July 21, 2020 at the age of 81 after a long and debilitating illness through which he remained brave, good humored and dignified. He never complained and was always most concerned with the welfare of others.

Golf, trout fishing and being outdoors were his favorite things,...

Dec 22, 2020

An obituary is not available at this time for Darrell A. Clark. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Dec 22, 2020

William Woodruff Thornton, peacefully entered into eternal rest on September 28, 2020 at the age of 91.

He is survived by his step mother Lola Irene Watson, children; Linda Sue Fugitt (spouse Dennis E. Fugitt) of Olathe, Kansas; Deborah Thornton Girard (finance Gene Spratford) of Leawood, Kansas; 8 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren.

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Dec 11, 2020

Michael John Distefano, Fairway, Ks. entered eternal peace on Dec. 11, 2020. He was born to Barbara J. & Anthony V. Distefano, on April 7, 1959 in KC, MO, both preceding him in death. His youngest brother, Dante Paul, also preceded him in death in 1979.

Mike achieved many milestones throughout his life, attending college, marriage, getting...

Dec 6, 2020

Robert H. Magnus, born April 22, 1945 in Evanston, Illinois departed this earth on December 6, 2020 in Overland Park, KS.  He had a quick wit and loved to tell a joke, be it a good one or a bad one.  He liked to see his daughters laughing along with or at his antics. Bob worked for the City of...

Nov 22, 2020

Florence “Flo” Oldberg, 95, of Mission, KS, passed away peacefully on November 22, 2020. Funeral service will be private to the family members only, due to Covid restrictions, Interment will be at Mount Moriah, 10507 Holmes Road, in Kansas City, MO 64131.

Florence Oldberg was born July 17, 1925 at Sweet Springs, MO. She was the daughter...

Nov 14, 2020

Nadine Lovere Stansbery, age 92, passed away on November 14, 2020 in Kensington, Maryland. She was born April 28, 1928 in Kansas City, Kansas to Carl Cunningham and Bertha (Ledbetter) Cunningham. Nadine graduated from Wyandotte High School, class of 1946. She married William Henry Arnold Jr. in 1948, with whom she shared two sons, William Henry Arnold III and...

Nov 11, 2020

Patricia B (Thorne) Bumgarner of Kansas City died peacefully in her sleep Sunday morning November 8, 2020. Born to the parents Francis and Blanche Thorne January 7, 1927 in El Dorado Kansas and grew up in Shawnee Kansas. She is preceded in death by Fred O Bumgarner whom she married in 1949. And son Gregory T Bumgarner. She is...

Nov 7, 2020

David Wayne Scott, born January 11, 1943, passed away on November 7th at his home in Overland Park, Kansas.  Dave leaves behind his beloved wife of 56 years, Sally, three sons David (Missy), Greg (Jan), and Michael (Karen) and daughter Linda, as well as his brother Terry (Barb).  Dave was blessed with eleven grandchildren and five great grandchildren.  He...

Nov 6, 2020

Ross Kinglsey Cook

January 29, 1928 – November 6, 2020

Ross Kingsley Cook was born on January 29, 1928 to James H. and Gladys I. Cook in Kansas City, MO.  Ross attended Kansas City Southeast High School and the University of Missouri before entering the Army in 1946-1947serving in the Philippines...

Nov 6, 2020

Ross Cook was born on January 29, 1928 to James H. and Gladys I. Cook in Kansas City, MO.  Ross attended Kansas City Southeast High School and the University of Missouri before entering the Army in 1946-1947serving in the Philippines at the conclusion of World War II.

Ross met the love of his life, Maxine M Bruce...

Nov 5, 2020

Lawrence Leo Henry Sr. Passed away on Thursday November 5th, 2020 due to complications from Covid19 He was a farmer's son born on July 31, 1939 in Corning, KS He moved to Kansas City where he meet Cora Mae Cooper, they married on April 4, 1959 moved to Shawnee KS where he worked several jobs and ended up running...

Oct 27, 2020

Rosetta Irene Riggs, age 96, of Leawood, KS peacefully passed away Tuesday, October 27, 2020.  Visitation will be Monday, November 2, 10:30 a.m. at the Overland Park Church of God (Holiness) with funeral services following at 11:30 a.m.  Burial will be in Oak Lawn Cemetery, Olathe, KS.

In 2010, Rosetta was preceded in death by Virgil, her husband of 63 years.  She was also preceded in death by a daughter Sondra, by her brother Harlen Dockum, and by her...

Oct 26, 2020

Ross H. Howard passed away peacefully on October 26, 2020.  He was born on May 25, 1924, in Coffeyville, Kansas, to Harold and Marjorie (Pettiner) Howard.  He attended Coffeyville schools, graduating from high school in 1941 and junior college in 1943.  He married his beloved wife, Annabelle Lusk, in Kansas City, Missouri, on December 20, 1947, and lived in...

Oct 18, 2020

GLADYS JOY CARNS

Gladys Joy Carns, 95, of Lenexa, KS passed away on Sunday, October 18, 2020 at Delmar Gardens of Lenexa.  There will be a private graveside service for Gladys.  Gladys was born on August 10, 1925 in Tulsa, Oklahoma to Wilbur Harold and Margaret Benson Jackson.  Gladys and Vancel were married on June 20, 1946 in Oberlin, Kansas....

Oct 12, 2020

Our beloved O.H. McDaniel passed away on October 12th, 2020. He was born on July 4th, 1934 to Otho McDaniel and Lillie (Spain) McDaniel.

O.H. also known as H or Mac, lived in Oklahoma for the first part of his life. He graduated from Jay, OK High School in 1954. He married his high school sweetheart, Josephine...

Sep 16, 2020

Joseph George Van Hoecke, Joe, was called to his heavenly home early in the morning on Wednesday, September 16th.  On June 8th, 1932, Joe was born to Jean-Baptiste, John, and Augusta Landuyt Van Hoecke.  John and Augusta were both immigrants from Belgium that met, married and lived in the East Bottoms of Kansas City.  Joe’s childhood was filled with...

Sep 14, 2020

Joy Warner Laws Jones was born in Kansas City, Mo. on Jan. 10, 1932. She passed at home on Sept. 14, 2020. Her parents were James (Bud) Aubrey Laws, Jr. and Grace Warner Laws. Bud was born on a farm near Norborn, Mo. in 1902. Grace was born in Fort Scott, Kansas in 1906. Joy attended Bryant Elementary school,...

Sep 2, 2020

Dorothy (Helen) Oswald Saragusa, 91 years young, entered into eternal life peacefully surrounded by her family on September 2, 2020.

She was born in Holliday, Kansas, to Anthony and Lydia (Edwards) Oswald.  She was the beloved wife of Joe for 74 years; dear mother of Kathy (Allan) Flentie, Overland Park, Sandy (Greg) Crable, Olathe; David (deceased) and Gary (Vickie), Overland...