Obituaries
May Her
Feb 27, 2025
May Her, 100, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great great grandmother, aunt, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on February 27, 2025 surrounded by her family.
May Her was born on August 13, 1924, in a small village in Laos to Nyaj Leej Hawj, father, Paaj Yag Hawj, stepfather and Nplas Muas, mother. She was preceded in death by her parents,...
John Edward Howe
Apr 11, 2025
John Edward Howe, 81, of Olathe, Kansas, passed away on April 11th, 2025. He was born in 1943 in Kansas City, Missouri, to Daniel “Leo” Howe and Margaret Howe.
John was the third of five children and grew up alongside his older brothers Dan and Steve, younger brother Mike, and sister Mary Ann. As a young man, John worked at Walter’s...
Vickie D George
Apr 10, 2025
Vickie D. George, 76 of Kansas City, Kansas passed away April 10, 2025, at home.
William John Baden
Apr 10, 2025
William John Baden passed away peacefully April 10, 2025. Bill was born in Richfield, Minnesota and lived in the Kansas City area for the past 12 years. During that time, he was employed as an automotive detailer at Victory Ford in Kansas City, Kansas where he loved his work and made great friends. Bill loved all sports, especially his beloved...
Jazminh Pereda Gamez
Apr 2, 2025
In Loving Memory of Jazminh
**(1995 – 2025)**
It is with immeasurable sorrow that we say goodbye to our beloved Jazminh, who passed away
at the age of 29. A light in this world, Jazminh was a woman of extraordinary love, kindness,
and joy, a soul who dedicated her life to nurturing others, especially the tiniest and most
vulnerable.
Jazminh’s greatest passion was her work with...
Erasmo S. Rodriguez, Jr.
Mar 31, 2025
In Loving Memory of Erasmo Rodriguez
Erasmo, a devoted husband, father, and grandfather, passed away March 2025 at the age of 68.
He leaves behind his beloved wife of 40 years, Connie, his three children, Kim, Kelsey, Jose and
ten cherished grandchildren who were the light of his life.
Never one to hold back, Ras spoke his mind with honesty, humor, and a touch...
Yvonne Marie D'Souza
Mar 30, 2025
It is with a sense of profound sadness that the family of Yvonne Marie D’Souza announces her peaceful passing on March 30, 2025, in Olathe, Kansas, at the age of 90.
Yvonne was born in Bandra, Mumbai, India, to Lily & Joseph (Meropio) Pereira and married William (‘Willie’) in 1961. She is survived by her three sons, Russell (Diane), Darren (Melody)...
Jesus M. Arredondo
Mar 26, 2025
Jesus Manuel Arredondo, 83, beloved father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, uncle, and cousin passed away at home surrounded by his loved ones. He was born in a small town in Mexico in 1942. He is preceded in death by his parents Dolores Arredondo and Maria Lara; wife Lydia; and brothers Fransico and Carlos. He is survived by daughter Yolanda Mendoza;...
Virgil Staponski
Mar 23, 2025
Virgil Staponski, 75, passed away on March 23, 2025, in Kansas City, Kansas. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, Virgil’s life was marked by unwavering conviction, leadership, and a deep commitment to faith and country.
Born in Kansas City, Kansas, Virgil’s early years were rooted in the values of discipline and excellence. He graduated from Rockhurst High School in...
Scott L. Untersee
Mar 23, 2025
On Sunday, March 23, 2025, our brother Scott L. Untersee went home to be with Jesus.
For anyone who knew Scott, you will be happy to know that Scott had been living a peaceful, healthy life close to family and friends in Clinton Missouri. We've all been in a bit of shock with Scotts passing but we are also left with...
Lucita Perez
Mar 19, 2025
Lucita Perez, 98, of Kansas City, KS, passed away on March 19, 2025. She was born January 7, 1927 in Kansas City, Kansas to Jesus and Aurelia (Cervantes) Abarca.Lucita worked as a talented seamstress for many years in the Kansas City area. After her husband retired, they opened St. Jude's Mexican restaurant on Southwest Boulevard. Her most cherished moments were...
Robert Aaron Baker
Mar 18, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Robert Aaron Baker, age 60, leaving us on March 18, 2025. Born on February 11,1965, Robert was a husband, son, brother, father, uncle and a great friend to many. His adventurous spirit and zest for life made a lasting impact on all who knew him.
Robert married the love of...
Carol Sue Zimmerman Rorick
Mar 13, 2025
Carol Sue Zimmerman Rorick, 85, of Shawnee, KS peacefully reposed in the Lord on March 13, 2025 at Overland Park Regional Medical Center after a courageous five year battle with kidney cancer.
Carol was born May 3rd, 1939 in Elizabethtown, KY. She was raised in Cincinnati, graduating from Regina High School. She was proudly one of only two women in the...
Zach Schwenk
Mar 11, 2025
Zach Schwenk, 42, of Liberty, MO, passed away March 11, 2025, alongside his beloved dog, Bean. He was born in Sedalia, MO and grew up in Lake Tapawingo, MO. He lived a life marked by quiet strength, resilience, and loyalty—to his country, his family, the Chiefs and his closest companion. Zachary graduated from Blue Springs North in 2002 and later...
Richard (Rik) Thomas Wolff
Mar 11, 2025
Heaven has gained an incredible angel and we are so very blessed by God for sharing him with us all these years!
Richard (Rik) Thomas Wolff passed away on March 11, 2025 from a brief illness at the age of 70 yrs old. Rik was born on August 3, 1954 to Nora and Robert Wolff in La Grange Park Illinois where...
Robert D. Carey
Mar 8, 2025
Rev. Robert Dale Carey, 92, dedicated missionary, pastor, author, devoted follower of
Jesus, loving father, grandfather and great-grandfather, died March 8, 2025 in Olathe,
Kansas following a short illness. He is survived by his four children, 15 grandchildren
and 22 great-grandchildren. His memory is cherished by friends, coworkers and
mentees around the world. A memorial service and burial will be held on Saturday,
June 21...
Shannon Lynette Courtney
Mar 5, 2025
Shannon Lynette Courtney, 57, of Shawnee - loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend - passed away, along with her devoted husband, Douglas Courtney, on March 5, 2025 in Shawnee, Kansas in a tragic car accident.
Shannon was born December 9, 1967 in Prince George's County, Maryland. Shannon enjoyed everything related to the show, Outlander and really loved having pen pals...
Douglas Allen Courtney
Mar 5, 2025
Douglas Allen Courtney, 62, of Shawnee - dedicated husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend - passed away, along with his loving wife, Shannon Courtney, on March 5, 2025 in Shawnee, Kansas in a tragic car accident.
Douglas was born December 20, 1962 in Kansas City, Kansas. He loved to work on any mechanical device, including rebuilding bikes. He enjoyed spending time...
Zane Phillips
Mar 4, 2025
It is with deep love and sorrow that we share the passing of Zane Phillips, age 24, on March 4, 2025 surrounded by those who cherished him most.
Zane brought a light into the world that words could never fully capture. Though nonverbal, he communicated profoundly through his goofiness, sweet kisses for his mom and his joyful, peaceful presence on a...
John "JC" Charles McCaskey
Mar 4, 2025
John Charles (JC) McCaskey, aged 85, passed away Tuesday March 4, 2025, after a short bout with cancer at his home in Spring Hill, KS. He was surrounded by his kids and grandkids.
JC was born on January 13, 1940 at home on the family farm in Paola, KS to Frank and Erma McCaskey. He graduated from Paola high school in...
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