Obituaries

Kelli L. Scott

Kelli L. Scott

Nov 9, 2024

Kelli L. Scott (Sutley), 42, of Bonner Springs, KS, passed away on November 9, 2024 surrounded by loved ones. Born in Atchison, KS, Kelli graduated from Atchison High School before earning both her Bachelor’s and Master's from the University of Kansas.

 A dedicated social worker at Children's Mercy Hospital in Kansas City, Kelli was deeply committed to improving the lives of...

Paul Ray Martin

Paul Ray Martin

Oct 30, 2024

Paul Ray Martin 59, passed away unexpectedly on 10/30/24 at home.

He is survived by his significant other of 36 years Jana Rendon of the home, son Shawn (Alycia) Rendon of Gardner, KS, His sister’s Betty (Lynn) Welch, Ronda (Russel) Compton, Brother’s Jimmy and Roger “Kent” Martin and many nephews and nieces.

Paul also leaves behind his only grandson Greyson who he...

Everett Jennings

Everett Jennings

Oct 29, 2024

Everett Paul Jennings, 89, of Kansas City, KS, passed away on October 29, 2024, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. 

Everett was born on December 30, 1934, to Hettie and Eldon Jennings, in Jolo, West Virginia. After graduating high school, he enlisted in the military and served in the Navy and Marine Corps. He was very proud of his time...

Matthew Joseph Kopff

Matthew Joseph Kopff

Oct 29, 2024

Matthew Joseph Kopff, 66, son of John and Carol (Hanneke) Kopff, loving husband of Elizabeth “Libby” (Jones) Kopff, sadly left our world on October 29 in Overland Park, KS after a battle with brain cancer.

Matt was raised in St. Louis, MO and was a 1976 graduate of St. Mary’s High School. He was a 1980 graduate of Rockhurst University. He...

Elaine E. Borchers

Elaine E. Borchers

Oct 27, 2024

Elaine E. Borchers passed away at age 94 on October 27, 2024, bringing together four generations of family to share fond memories and grateful prayers for a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Dementia dimmed her memories but could not alter her gentle nature. Ever loving and generously accepting, Elaine lived up to her girlhood camp nickname of “Cookie” with...

James "Randy" Randell Burrell

James "Randy" Randell Burrell

Oct 23, 2024

Known to friends and family as “Randy” and to his five beloved grandchildren as “Papa”, James Randell Burrell, age 72, passed away on October 23, 2024, after a two-year battle with cancer. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Sandy, of the home, two daughters: April (Richard) Wasleski of Overland Park, their three children: Lucas, Jillian, and Hudson,...

James Curtis Betts

James Curtis Betts

Oct 20, 2024

It is with profound sorrow that we announce the unexpected passing of Mr. James Curtis Betts, 80 years old, a loving father, grandfather, brother and uncle.  Born on August 8, 1944, James left this world peacefully on October 20, 2024.  Most notably Jim served his country proudly in the United States Army and fought bravely in the Vietnam War.

James was...

John Robert Moore

John Robert Moore

Oct 13, 2024

John Robert Moore of Overland Park, age 81, passed away peacefully at his home on October 13, 2024. Known by many as Johnny Bob, he grew up in the Turner community of Kansas City Ks. He graduated from Turner High School in 1961, where he was an accomplished basketball player and track athlete. After high school he attended Emporia State,...

Jeffrey M. Hall

Jeffrey M. Hall

Oct 12, 2024

Jeffrey M. Hall, 71, died on October 12, 2024 at Midland Care Hospice in Topeka, KS after a brief illness. He was the son of the late Hubert H. Hall and his wife Patricia of Lincoln, NE.

Jeff was born in 1953 in Lincoln, Nebraska, the second oldest of four siblings. He graduated from Lincoln Northeast High School in 1972.

Jeff had...

Melinda "Mindy" Jane Miles

Melinda "Mindy" Jane Miles

Oct 11, 2024

Mindy Jane Miles, 59, Died on October's 11, 2024. She was preceded by her Father, George Oliver Miles II. Mindy is survived by her daughter, Jennifer Stottlemire, her mother, Barbara Miles, her step-mother, Sharon Miles, her two brothers, George Oliver Miles III and Kevin Miles, her two sisters, Suzanne (Willey) Rumold and Carol (Willey) Ryan, her niece, Haley Ryan, her...

Sue "Leon" Moua

Sue "Leon" Moua

Oct 6, 2024

Vaam Xwm was born in a refugee camp in Vinai, Thailand, on November 29, 1984. His parents are Npuag Xub Muas & Cua Xyooj. They have 8 children: Tshuas Blong, Mai Shoua, Vaam Sue, Xang, Jerry, Yang, Mai Nou, and Pang Nha. Vaam Xwm’s family immigrated to the USA in 1987 to Kansas City, KS. He grew up from humble...

Roy V. Cox

Roy V. Cox

Oct 6, 2024

Roy V Cox, died Sunday afternoon, October 6, 2024, under the watchful care of his family and Crossroads Hospice & Palliative Care, Lenexa KS, after a good and encouraging day . He was born on March 29, 1940 in Kansas City, MO the son of Muriel ‘Billy’ Cox and Evelyn (Fisher) Cox.

As an only child, Roy was fascinated by all...

Linda Jean Williams

Linda Jean Williams

Oct 3, 2024

Linda, a beloved lifelong resident of Kansas City, KS, passed away unexpectedly early morning of October 3, 2024.

She was the daughter of Betty and Gilbert "Chet” Dennis and was the oldest of 5 siblings. 



She worked in management at EDC/INFICON, a Crystal Corporation and retired after 42 years.

Linda was married to her husband, Owen Williams for 37 years.

She is preceded in...

John T. Spies

John T. Spies

Oct 2, 2024

JOHN SPIES

John was born in Springfield, Massachusetts on May 4th, 1940 to Earl and Frances Spies. He passed from this life on October 2nd, 2024. He graduated from Technical High School in Springfield and attended Metropolitan Junior College in Kansas City, Missouri while living with his aunt, Louise, and her husband Ben Sedgwick. He served in the US Air Force,...

Connie Sue Meier

Connie Sue Meier

Oct 1, 2024

Connie passed away on October 1, 2024, after battling with cancer for several years. She passed away at Advent Health with her son, Steven Clune, at her side kissing her head. For the days prior, she was sided by with her close friend Diana Wymer who did not leave her side while she was bedridden. 

Connie Anderson was born in Kansas...

Casey Wright

Casey Wright

Sep 30, 2024

Casey Michael Leshay Wright, age 39, passed away on September 30, 2024. Born with a passion for helping others, Casey was studying to become an EMT in college and was already a certified CNA, demonstrating a lifelong commitment to care and compassion.Casey is survived by his loving fiancé, Alex Ingram, his devoted mother, Nikita Stewart, and his siblings Jordan, Derek,...

Lawrence "Larry" Martin Neal

Lawrence "Larry" Martin Neal

Sep 27, 2024

Lawrence (Larry) Martin Neal, 73, of Linwood Kansas passed away peacefully at home in the presence of family on September 27, 2024. Born May 17, 1951 in Los Alamos, New Mexico to parents Leroy and Neva (Cummings) Neal, Larry graduated from Shawnee Mission West High School in 1969 and spent some time exploring the United States. 

In February 1985, Larry married...

Willie Etta Jennings

Willie Etta Jennings

Sep 27, 2024

Willie E. Jennings, 105 of Kansas City, Kansas passed away September 27, 2024.  

Linda Lou McDonnell

Linda Lou McDonnell

Sep 25, 2024

Linda Lou McDonnell (Parker) 78, peacefully left this earth surrounded by family on September 25, 2024. Linda was born in Sunnyside, Washington, to Francis (Gene) & Paralee Parker, who preceded her in death. 

Linda was retired from Lathrop Gage Law Firm, Kansas City. 

Besides her parents, Linda was preceded in death by her brothers, Daryl & Kevin Parker and her many beloved...

Maria De Lurdes Gonzalez Ruiz

Maria De Lurdes Gonzalez Ruiz

Sep 16, 2024

Mamá Lulú falleció pacíficamente el 16 de Septiembre en Kansas City, MO.  Nació en Ricardo Flores Magon Oaxaca, el 11 de Febrero de 1953. Ella fue hija de Francisco González y Guadalupe Ruiz.  Tuvo 8 hijos , Digna, Elfego, Marcos, Maggie, Víctor, Elizabeth, Conni, Maricela; 21 nietos; and 5 bisnietos.   Mamá Lulú fue una mujer muy dedicada y madre...

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