JOSEPHINE A. REEDER
Josephine Anne (Jo Ann) Eisenman Reeder, 75, Cameron, Mo (formerly of Kansas City, MO), passed away 12/3/04. Rosary will held at the Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee, 10901 Johnson Dr, Shawnee, KS Wednesday, December 8 at 5pm followed by visitation until 7pm. Memorial Mass will be Thursday, December 9 at St. Munchin Catholic Church, 301 N. Cedar, Cameron, MO. Graveside services will be at Resurrection Cemetery Thursday, December 9 at 2:30 pm. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Catholic Charities, 1112 Broadway, KC, and MO.
Jo Ann was born to, Eugene & Irene Eisenman on August 7, 1929 in KC, MO. Raised in KC, MO attended Bishop Hogan High and later, earned an AA in Micro-Biology.
Married to Caldwell Warner Reeder, Jr., June1, 1948. JoAnn was preceded in death by her husband Warner, her parents and two brothers, Bill and James Eisenman.
She is survived by her five children, Leiola Reeder of KS, Christopher (Pascale) Reeder of CA, Michael (Theresa) Reeder of CA, Anne (Tony) Gregorio of CA and Eugenia (Robert) McGuire of MO; two sisters, Mary Baiter & Betty Gibbs; ten grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Jo Ann was a life-long devout Catholic who volunteered for the Women’s Altar Society, Truman Hospital and as a communion minister at St. Munchin Church in Cameron, MO. One of her greatest loves was baking for her family & friends.
Jo Ann faced her last illness with a great amount of courage, tenacity and faith.

JOHN DAVID FRANKLIN
John David Franklin, 60, of Leawood, KS passed away at his home on November 30, 2004. A memorial will be held at 7:00PM, Tuesday, December 7th, 2004, at the Amos Family Chapel of Lenexa, 10113 Lenexa Dr., Lenexa, KS. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions to the Rotary International Foundation, which may be sent to the chapel, C/O John David Franklin Memorial Gift Fund.
Born in East St. Louis, IL, John David was a Certified Public Accountant, serving the Kansas City area for more than 28 years. He was past President of the Rotary Club of Lenexa, of which he was a proud member for nearly 30 years. A Paul Harris Fellow, John David lived his life by the principles of Rotary, with a commitment to the Four Way Test of his thoughts, words and actions. The Four Way Test is 1. Is it the Truth? 2. Is it fair to all concerned? 3. Will it build good will and better friendships? 4. Is it beneficial to all concerned?
John David started his career as an Exchange Teller at Jefferson Bank & Trust in St. Louis, and after graduating from the American Banking Institute in 19##, he began working as a payroll accountant at McDonnell Douglas during the Vietnam War. In the evening, he attended Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville, earning his Bachelor of Science in Accounting in just three years in 1971.
Beginning his professional career at Arthur Andersen, John David left his position as Supervising Auditor after three years in 1974 to become Controller of Johnson County Community College. In 1976, he started his certified public accounting firm. Also in 1976, he wed Willa Marie Hodges, his wife of 22 years and the mother of his two children. In 1986, he formed a partnership with Robert (Bob) K. Walsh, C.P.A., and the firm of Franklin & Walsh Certified Public Accountants. Bob was John David’s friend and confidant in business and in life for more than 25 years and remains a source of strength for his survivors.
John David is survived by his loving mother Inez Franklin of Overland Park, KS, his daughter Amber Franklin LaRue of Chicago, IL., his son John Brenton Franklin of Washington, D.C., his former wife Willa Marie Franklin of Lenexa, KS, and his companion Patricia (Trisha) Jean Sauer of Leawood, KS.
John David Franklin was a kind and loving father, son, companion and devoted friend. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him.

H. PAUL LANGSTON
H. Paul Langston, 79, of Shawnee,, KS, passed away, Friday, December 3, 2004 at Overland Park Regional Medical Center. Funeral services will be 2 p.m., Wednesday, December 8 at the Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee with burial in Pleasant View Cemetery. Visitation will be 6 – 8 p.m., Tuesday at the chapel. The family suggests contributions to the American Heart Association.
Mr. Langston was born in Kansas City, MO. He was an electrical supervisor for Smith & Loveless before retiring. He was a Navy Veteran of WWII. He was an avid bowler and was a youth bowling instructor for over 25 years. He coached baseball and softball and loved to hunt and fish as well as play the guitar. Survivors include his wife, Elizabeth May Langston, of the home; a son Randy and his wife, Julie, Langston, Lenexa, KS; a daughter, Diane Burkitt, Lawrence, KS; three grandsons, Andy, Beau and Casey Burkitt and two great grandsons, Caleb and Maddox Burkitt.

MICHELLE HOFFPAUIR
Michelle Sandoval Hoffpauir, 36, of Lenexa, KS passed away, Thursday, December 2, 2004 at KU Medical Center. The Mass of Resurrection will be 10:30 a.m., Monday, December 5, at Good Shepherd Catholic Church with burial in Resurrection Cemetery. Visitation will be 4 – 6 p.m., Sunday at the Amos Family chapel of Shawnee where the Rosary will be prayed at 5:30 p.m. The family suggests contributions to the Susan G. Komen Cancer Foundation, 1111 Main, Kansas City, MO 64105.
Michelle was born in Houston, TX. She was an accounting clerk at Gear for Sports. She was a member of Good Shepherd Catholic Church. She is survived by her husband, Ray Hoffpauir, Jr. and three daughters, Mickaela, Alexandria and Avery; her mother, Rachel Alaniz; two sisters, Patsy Vargas and Celeste Curnutt and two brothers, Nasario Sandoval, Jr. and Alfredo Gonzales, Jr.

FRANCES ENSOR
Frances Ensor, 77, Shawnee, KS passed away Wed. Dec. 1, 2004, at Shawnee Mission Medical Center. Mass of Resurrection will be 10:00 AM, Monday, Dec. 5, 2004, at St. Joseph Catholic Church with burial in Lorraine Park Cemetery, Baltimore, MD. Visitation Sun from 6:00 to 6:00 PM, at the Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee with a Rosary at 7:30 PM. The family suggests contributions to St. Joseph Catholic Church – Adoration Chapel Building Fund.
Mrs. Ensor was born in Baltimore, MD. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. She is survived by her husband Samuel W. (Woody) Ensor of Shawnee, KS; a daughter, Deborah and her husband and John Kukula of Omaha, NE; a sister, Victoria Carroll of Baltimore, MD and two grandchildren, Mike & Maria Kukula.

JOHN E. FOLEY, SR.
John E. Foley, Sr. born to eternal life Dec. 1, 2004. Mass of Resurrection will be 10:00 AM, Saturday, Dec. 4, 2004, at St. Joseph Catholic Church with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery. Visitation 6:00 to 8:00 PM, Friday at the Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee with a Rosary at 5:30 PM. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Mr. Foley was an Army Veteran and member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. John and his wife, Judy, were married September 1, 1971. Survivors in addition to his wife include; a daughter, Jennifer and her husband Kurt Wagner; two sons, Jeffrey and his wife Cathy Foley and John, Jr. and his wife Shannon Foley; a sister, Kathleen Bellinghausen; six grandchildren.

JOSEPH B. PONDER
Joseph B. Ponder, 74, of Overland Park, KS, passed away, Monday, November 29, 2004 at Trinity Lutheran Manor after a brief battle with cancer. Visitation will be 4 – 6 p.m., Wednesday, December 1, at the Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee. Graveside services will be 2 p.m., Saturday, December 4, at Memory Park Cemetery, Longview, TX. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to the animal shelter of your choice or the American Cancer Society.
Mr. Ponder was born in Burkburnett, TX. He was a Baptist and was baptized in Longview, TX at the Longview Missionary Baptist Church. Mr. Ponder was the Credit Manager for Jorgensen Steel Co. for 34 years and retired in 1992. He was a veteran of the Air Force. Survivors include his daughter, Debbie Ponder, Mustang, OK; his very dear friend, Nancy Ann Erwin, Shawnee, KS; his sister Betty Jean McMillen, and a niece, Karen Dalton, both of Dallas, TX.


DAVID E. LONG, DDS
David E. Long, DDS, 54, Merriam, KS, passed away Monday, November 29, 2004 after a long battle with cancer.
He was born January 7, 1950 to Dr. Edward E. Long and Dorothy Long of Humboldt, KS. He was baptized and confirmed at St. Peter’s Lutheran church in Humboldt where he began his teaching career teaching Vacation Bible School. He was also an Eagle Scout. While in high school David played football and basketball and also formed his own band called “The Night Watch”.
David graduated from Humboldt High School in 1968, from the University of Kansas in 1972 and obtained his teaching degree in 1973. After teaching at Hocker Grove Middle School in the Shawnee Mission School District for three years, he entered UMKC and obtained his degree in Dentistry. While practicing dentistry part time, he also taught at the Dental School. However, after he developed an eye sight problem which created challenges in his dental practice, he returned to Hocker Grove Middle School where he has touched the lives of many 8th grade students for the past 12 years. While at Hocker Grove, David was instrumental in developing the outdoor lab creating many opportunities for “hands on” learning. David was not just a teacher to his students, he supported and attended their many outside activities. The outpouring of admiration and love in the hundreds of cards David received from his students over the past few weeks warmed his heart. One card in particular from two former students said it all – “A good teacher is like a candle – it consumes itself to light the way for others” (anonymous) He will definitely be missed by many.
David was preceded in death by both of his parents. Survivors include one brother, Jerry Long, Fairway, KS and two sisters, Sherry Crane and husband, John, Overland Park, KS and Debbie Stewart and husband, Neil, Longmont, CO, one nephew, five nieces and one great nephew.
Visitation for family and friends will be 6 – 8 p.m., Friday at the Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee. Services will be 10 a.m., Saturday at the Lutheran Church of the Resurrection, 9100 Mission Rd. Graveside services will be 2 p.m., Saturday at Mt. Hope Cemetery in Humboldt. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions to the Frank Mohesky Scholarship Fund in memory of David Long. He gave so much of himself while at Hocker Grove and his wish is to continue giving through this fund.

JOHN DAVID FULBRIGHT
John Fulbright, 21, of Overland Park, KS passed away Sunday, November 28th, 2004 in Olathe, KS. Services will be held 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, December 1st, 2004 at the Lenexa Christian Center. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, November 30th at the Lenexa Christian Center, 17500 W. 87th Street, Lenexa, KS.
John was born March 24, 1983 in Springfield, MO to John P. and Angie (Triplett) Fulbright. He was a graduate of Olathe East High School and was attending the University of Kansas. John enjoyed playing football, softball and was on the Olathe East Hockey team. He was an avid KU basketball and football fan. John especially enjoyed going to Chief’s games; however, John’s favorite pastime was attending his brother Steve’s baseball games. John was employed at Best Buy and the KU Rec. Center. He was preceded in death by his great grandparents, Paul and Zola Campbell, great grandfather, Garland Triplett, great grandmother, Clo Sparkman and very good friend, Steve Thompson. John is survived by his father and mother, John P. and Angie Fulbright; brother (and his best friend), Steve Fulbright, all of Overland Park, KS; grandparents, David and Bo Triplett, Springfield, MO, James and Susan Fulbright, Oak Grove, MO, and Bill and Martha Easterly, Strafford, MO; aunts, uncles and their families, Steve and Tricia Triplett and their children, Jake and Katie, Strafford, MO, Dan and Nami Fulbright, their son, Jason, St. Louis, MO, and Brenda and Marc McCorkle and their children, Christa, Matt, Louisa and Megan, Springfield, MO, Matthew D. Fulbright, Phoenix, AZ, James Walter and Sasha Fulbright, Kansas City, MO; and great grandparents, Almeda and Turner Minor, Strafford, MO.

DORRIS JEAN EDWARDS
Dorris Jean Edwards, 62, Lenexa, KS passed away Sunday, November 28, 2004 in Columbia, MO. Memorial services will be 6:30 PM, Thursday, Dec. 2 at the Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee. Visitation will follow the until 8:00 PM at the chapel. In lieu of flowers the family requests contributions to Animal Haven Animal Shelter, 9800 W. 67th St., Merriam, KS 66203.
Dorris was born Feb. 6, 1942 in Nashville, TN to David S. and Mary (Hooks) Gillem. She was a technician at Proctor and Gamble, retiring in 1998. Dorris was a member of the Proctor and Gamble Retirees Group and was an active volunteer at the Cancer Society Trift Store. She was preceded in death by two sisters, Juanita Dever and Elaine Hale and brother, David Sonny Gillem, Jr. Dorris is survived by her son, Steve Edwards, Oak Park, IL; sister, Linda Winnet, Nashville, TN and grandson, Kyle Edwards, Peoria, IL.

SUSAN MARIE SMITH
Susan Marie Smith, 52, Overland Park, KS passed away Saturday, March 5, 2005 at Shawnee Gardens Nursing Center with
services pending. Contributions May be made to Animal Haven in memory of Susan and Katy (Her pet dog) 9800 West 67th Shawnee Mission, KS or to Kansas City Hospice
9221 Ward Parkway Suite 100, Kansas City, MO 64114

Susan was born in Topeka, KS.
Survivors include her parents, William A and Peggy Jo Smith; a sister, Anna E. Merritt of Yucca Valley, CA; a niece Sarah Merritt and a nephew Brian Merritt.

Marjorie ‘Marge’ Swarts
Marjorie Swarts passed away March 5, 2005, at The Grand Court in Overland Park, Kansas. The family would like to invite all her friends to join them in celebrating her life. Friends may call from 6-8:00 p.m.with a rosary recitation at 5:30 p.m. at the Amos Family Chapel, 10901 Johnson Drive, Shawnee, KS on Wednesday, March 9. Mass of Christian burial will be Thursday at 10:00 a.m. at Good Shepherd Catholic Church, 12800 W. 75th, Shawnee, Kansas; entombment in Resurrection Mausoleum, Lenexa, KS. The family requests no flowers and suggests donations to the Sisters Servants of Mary, 800 N. 18th St., Kansas City, KS 66102.
Marjorie was born in Bradford, in Yorkshire, England. She was preceded in death by her twin sister who died at birth and her husband of over 50 years, John L. Swarts who died in 1997. Marjorie and John met while he was stationed in England during WWII and she was a WREN serving with the Royal Navy. Marjorie became a US citizen in 1957. Working briefly at the Simmons Mattress Co. and selling Luzier’s cosmetics while teaching herself accounting and typing skills. Marjorie took a secretarial job at Veterans Quindaro Homes in October 1958 and very soon became the manager. While there she made many friends and gained the respect of residents as well as local and county officials not just for her tireless efforts in keeping The Homes an outstanding residential community but also for her compassionate support of the elderly as a Wyandotte County Legal Guardian. She retired in December 1994 and was recognized for her many contributions to local organizations and charities including being awarded honorary membership in the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #4 for her longtime support of the local police and their families.
Mourning her passing are her six children: son John Swarts, Prairie Village, KS; daughter Patricia Termini and husband, Stephan Johnson, Overland Park, KS; daughter Therese Iverson and husband, Michael, Shawnee, KS; daughter Jan Swarts, Overland Park, KS; son David Swarts and wife Ann, Lenexa, KS; and son Timothy Swarts and wife Anne, Lenexa, KS; her many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; her sister, Joan Mansell, Bishop’s Stortfort, England; her brother, George Crabtree and wife Charlotte, Saratoga, CA; numerous nieces and nephews and many, many friends.
Marjorie enjoyed shopping with her daughters, long lunches with friends, reading and collecting antiques. She will be remembered for her character, wisdom, and her many kindnesses, her love of poetry, her witty newsletters during her 36 years at Qunidaro Homes, and her ‘very proper British accent’.
The family wishes to thank the staff of John Knox Village Hospice for their guidance and support. They would also like to especially thank Kathy and Traci of Gem Care for their loving and heartwarming care during her stay.

KATIE MAST CUTTING
Katie Mast Cutting, 100, passed away March 6th, 2005 at Lakeview Village Healthcare Center. Services will be held Friday, March 11th, 2005 at 10:00 a.m. at the Amos Family Chapel of Lenexa. Friends may call from 6-8:00 p.m. Thursday the 10th at the chapel.
Katie was born December 29th, 1904 in Jonesville, VA to Jacob C. and Rebecca (Orrick) Mast. She came to northwest Missouri by train in her early childhood years. She married Fred Mast and he preceded her in death in 1964. During World War II, Katie moved to Ft. Riley, Kansas where she worked as a buyer for the Ft. Riley Post Exchange. In 1969 she retired from the fort and moved to the Kansas City area. Katie is survived by her daughter, Dorothy Bennett and her husband Lester of Blue Springs; her sons, Roland Mast of Cherokee, OK, and William Mast of Kansas City, KS. She also leaves 10 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren and 8 great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her daughter Betty Jean Mast in 1926 and her son Everett Mast in 2002.

VINCENT T. MCCARTHY
Vincent T. McCarthy of Overland Park, KS passed away peacefully at home Monday, March 7, 2005. Visitation will be 6:00 to 8:00 PM, Wed. March 9, 2005, at the Amos Family Chapel of Lenexa. Memorial Mass of Resurrection will be 10:30 AM, Thursday at Holy Spirit Catholic Church. Two memorial funds have been set up in Vinc’s name: Holy Spirit Catholic Church Restoration Fund, 11300 West 103rde St. Overland Park, KS 66214 or Hospice and Home Health Services of Olathe Medical Center, 20333 West 151st Street, Olathe, KS 66061.
Vincent was born in Logan Township Perth County Ontario on Jan. 8, 1927, to Daniel and Elizabeth (Gaffney) McCarthy.
Vince was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, Thomas, Joseph, and John. Survivors include his wife, Sandy, Three sons, Paul of Seattle, WA, Kevin of Yorba Linda, CA, Philip of Shawnee, KS, Step-son Greg Foley (Sandy) of Olathe, Step Daughter, Susan Johnson of Overland Park, two sisters, Margaret Morrison of Mitchell, Ontario, Joan (Don) Foster of Shelby Township, MI, One brother, Kenneth (Michelle) of Etobicoke, Ontario, two sisters-in-law, Jane McCarthy, London, Ontario and Alice McCarthy of Shawnee and Alyssa McCarthy of Overland Park, KS, three step grandchildren, Jason Foley of Gardner, KS Jennifer Resner of Gardner, KS and Stephanie Johnson of Overland Park, KS and numerous nieces and nephews.
Vince worked for Massey Ferguson for 40 plus years. Vince loved hockey, golfing, reading, and music. He adored his family, especially the grandchildren.

ROSEMARY ELIZABETH McVEY KOOKEN LAGOMARCINO
Rosemary Elizabeth McVey Kooken Lagomarcino was born on March 7, 1926 . On her 79th birthday, March 7, 2005, she returned to our Lord’s loving arms after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.
Rosemary was the oldest daughter of Edward and Teresa McVey, who preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by Richard A. Lagomarcino, her husband of 24 years, on February 5, 2005. She will be missed every day by her family, which include her son, Donald H. Kooken, Jr, his wife, Joanie, and their children; Kristie, Matthew and Tom. Also, her daughter, Karen M. Santa Cruz, her husband, Steve, and their children; Heather, Nathan, Elizabeth and Kyle. She is also survived by two sisters and three brothers; Louise Carter, Eileen Bolin, and Edward, John and William McVey; and their families.
Rosemary’s treasures in life were her faith and family. She was a member of St. Pius X parish since 1955. She attributes much of this faith building to her family and her 12 years education at St. Vincent’s Academy. Her faith was an inspiration to her children and grandchildren, particularly throughout her illness. After many years of working to raise her children, her greatest joy in her retirement was spending time with her children and grandchildren. Her energy and fun-loving spirit to be actively involved in their lives will be cherished memories of our dear mother and grandmother forever.
Visitation will be 6-9 PM, Wednesday, March 9 at the Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee, where a Rosary recitation will be at 7:00 PM. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 AM, Thursday, March 10 at the St. Pius X Catholic Church, 5500 Woodson, Mission, KS 66202; burial in the Resurrection Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Pius X Catholic Church or School.

EVELYN S. CADWELL
Evelyn S. Cadwell, 82, of Merriam, KS passed away March 8, 2005. Funeral services will be held 2 pm. Friday March 11, 2005 at The Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee. Friends may call from 6-8 p.m. Thursday at the chapel. Family suggest memorial contributions be sent to Odyssey Hospice or to KCPT. Evelyn was born March 5, 1923 in Shawnee, KS to Noah and Stella Harnden. She was formerly married to and preceded in death by Ivo F. (Pete) Loftus, and later William R. Cadwell. She is survived by two daughters; Lee Dye and Lynn Sprowl, one son; Pete J. Loftus, one sister; Anna Mae Krasick, 8 grandchildren; and 6 great-grandchildren.

LAURITA I. SANDERS
Laurita I. Sanders, 81, Overland Park, KS passed away Wed. March 8, 2005, at St. Luke’s Hospital. Mass of Resurrection will be 10:00 AM, Friday Mar 11, 2005, at the Queen of the Holy Rosary with burial at Resurrection Cemetery. Visitation will be 6:00 to 8:00 PM, Thursday at the Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee with a Rosary at 7:30PM. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Luke’s Hospital Foundation, Gyn/Oncology Fund, 800 West 47th St. Suite 204, Kansas City, MO 64112.
Mrs. Sanders was born in Hays, KS. She was a member of the Queen of the Holy Rosary, and St. Mary’s Circle.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Elmer J. Sanders. Survivors include a son, David L. and his wife Gloria Sanders of Marietta, GA; a daughter, Linda S. and her husband John M. McMillen of Bellevue, WA; a sister, Lucille Ruder of Overland Park, KS and three grandchildren, John P. Mc Millen, Jennifer C. McMillen and Kristen R. Sanders.

MICKEY (JEANINE) TASCHLER
Mickey (Jeanine) Taschler, 75 of Shawnee, KS passed away March 10, 2005 with her loving family at her side. A mass of Christian burial will be held Saturday, March12, 2005 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Friends may call Friday from 4-8 p.m. at The Amos Chapel of Shawnee with a Rosary at 4p.m. Family suggest memorial contributions be sent to Catholic Charities Hospice, St. Joseph School Early Education Fund or St. Joseph Parish Development Fund.
She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Pete Taschler of the home, one daughter; Sherri and husband John of Delray Beach, FL, two sons; Michael and wife Gayle of St. Louis, MO, Keith and wife Bobbie Jo of Shawnee, KS, one sister; Dolores Marie, eight grandchildren; Logan, Meredith Paula, Libby, Colin, Erica, James, Matthew and two great grandchildren; Colleen and Melanie. Mickey was born Jan. 29, 1930 in St. Louis, MO to Edward and Edna Goessling. She worked as an Office Administrator at a medical practice. She was preceded in death by one sister; Margaret Ruth, and one brother; Edward.

BILL D. ZERBE
Bill D. Zerbe, 79, of Shawnee, KS, died, Thursday, March 10, 2005. Services will be 11 a.m., Monday, March 14 at the Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee with burial in Resurrection Cemetery. Visitation will be 2 – 4 p.m., Sunday at the chapel. The family suggests contributions to the Alzheimer’s Association.
Mr. Zerbe was born in Kansas City, MO. He worked for General Motors for 40 years and retired in 1987. He was a Navy Veteran of WWII. He is survived by his wife, Mary Zerbe; a son, Ray Zerbe; a daughter, Janice Nickason; brothers, Paul and Rancy; sisters, Barbara and Betty and five grandchildren.

MAVIS I. HUFFMAN
Mavis I. Huffman, 93, Kansas City, MO passed away, Sunday, March 13, 2005 at The Greens at Creekside Nursing Center. Mrs. Huffman was born June 19, 1912 in Pryor, OK to Robert and Bessie Hovermale. She was an avid outdoor enthusiast and enjoyed fishing and hunting with her husband Paul who preceded her in death in 1993. She is survived by three sisters; Jean Wise, Bernell Sawyer, and Bernice Lapp. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews. Graveside Services will be held 1:00 PM, Tuesday, March 15, 2005 at Johnson County Memorial Gardens. Family suggest memorial contributions be sent to Crossroads Hospice.


MARGARET E. SUBLETTE
Margaret Sublette, 85, of Shawnee, KS passed away March 14th, 2005 at Overland Park Regional Medical Center. Services will be held Thursday March 17th, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. at the Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee. Friends may call from 10-11:00 a.m. prior to the service at the chapel. I lieu of flowers the family suggests donations to the American Heart Association.
Margaret was born February 18th, 1920 in Slater, MO to James and Lucille (Henderson) Ackelberry. She married Lewis Sublette in 1939 and they made their home in the Kansas City area, living in Shawnee beginning in 1959. Margaret was a homemaker, wife and mother. She is survived by her daughters Carolyn Heim of DeSoto and Tania Mahr of Gardner; her son Dr. Glen Sublette of Butte, MT. She also leaves her sisters Mary Bolling, Lincoln, MO, Peggy McBroom of Illinois, and Dorothy Thomas of Raytown; 7 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband; her grandson Billy Mahr and 2 brothers and 1 sister.

FRANK HOWARD PENNEY
Frank Howard Penney, 88, Lenexa, KS passed away Tuesday, March 15, 2005 at the Olathe Medical Center. Memorial services will be 2:00 PM, Friday, March 18 at the Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee. Memorial contributions may be made to the Olathe Medical Center Charitable Foundation, 20375 W. 151st ST., Olathe, KS 66061.
Mr. Penney was born May 17, 1916 in Marshfield, WI to Harry A. and Rosamond (Kreeger) Penney. He was a veteran of the US Army Air Corp during WWII obtaining the rank of Major. Frank married Virginia (Ginny) Jensen on Dec. 18, 1945 in San Francisco, CA. He was employed as a sales representative with Garcia Corp. for over 20 years and later as a tackle tester. Frank was a member of the Masonic Lodge, Abdallah Shrine, the High Twelve Club and the Lenexa United Methodist Church. He and his wife enjoyed round and square dancing for many years. Survivors include his wife, Ginny; daughter and her husband, Pam and John Iselin; two sons and their wives, Bill and Kerry Penney and Blair and Sue Penney; seven grandchildren and four great grandchildren.

SHERRIE ANN WALLACE
Sherrie Ann Wallace, 41, Lenexa, KS passed away Tuesday, March 15th at Menorah Medical Center. Services will be held at 11:00 am, Saturday, March 19th at the Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee, 10901 Johnson Drive, Shawnee, KS. Burial following at Lenexa Cemetery. A visitation will be from 6-8 PM, Friday at the chapel. The family requests contributions to the American Cancer Society.
Sherrie was preceded in death by her father, George Pokora, sister, Cindy Clausen, and step-father Wayne Keyes. She is survived by her husband, Tom Wallace; two sons, Tim Rogers and Zach Wallace; her granddaughter Tonya; her mother and step-father, Judy and Kenneth Christian; sisters Sandy Andrews and Diane Foster; and brother Karl Pokora.

CLARA M. VAN DERHAGEN
Clara Mae Van Derhagen, 82, passed away Thursday, March 17, 2005 at her home. Graveside services will be 10:00 AM, Monday, March 21 at the St. Joseph Cemetery. Friends may call from 2-4 PM, Sunday at the Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions to Kansas City Hospice Foundation 9221 Ward Parkway, Suite 100, Kansas City, MO 64114.
Clara Mae was born July 10, 1922 in Fairfield, IL to Isaac S. and Edna M. (Wilson) Parlier. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Van Derhagen, Feb. 15, 1990. Survivors include her brother and his wife, Darrell E. and Judi Parlier, Springfield, MO; two step-daughters and their families, Linda Carl, Dodge City, KS and Sharon Newland, Lee’s Summit, MO and very dear friend, Tzion Baidglign, Shawnee, KS

PAUL L. (PETE) O’TOOLE
Paul L. (Pete) O’Toole, 69, Shawnee, KS passed away Friday, March 18, 2005 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Mass of the Resurrection will be 10:00 AM, Tuesday, March 22 at the St. Joseph Catholic Church; burial in the Resurrection Cemetery. Friends may call from 6-8 PM, Monday at the Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee, where a rosary recitation will be at 7:30 PM. In lieu of flowers the family requests contributions to either the St. Joseph Grade School Development Fund, St. Joseph Church or the Kansas City Hospice.
Mr. O’Toole was born Sept. 17, 1935 in Seneca, KS to John and Grace (Mallam) O’Toole. Paul attended and graduated from the St. Peter and Paul Catholic Schools in Seneca, KS. He was a veteran of the United States Marine Corp. Paul was a glass cutter for Harding Glass for 35 years. He managed the Harding Glass in Shawnee from 1973 until his retirement in 1996. Paul was a member of the Old St. Joseph High School Booster Club and was a fourth degree knight in the Knights of Columbus. He was preceded in death by his parents, four brothers and a sister. Survivors include his wife, Judith O’Toole; two daughters, Diana Bratton and Donna (Mike) Lowther both of Shawnee, KS; two sons, Daniel O’Toole, Kansas City, MO and Dennis (Lisa) O’Toole, Overland Park, KS; sister, Dorothy Hutchens, Idaho Falls, ID; brother, James O’Toole, Lawrence, KS and eight grandchildren.

RICHARD L. STIPP
Richard L. Stipp, 58, Shawnee, KS passed away Friday, March 18, 2005 at the Shawnee Mission Medical Center, Merriam, KS. Memorial services will be 2:00 PM, Wednesday, March 23 at the Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society for colon cancer research.
Richard was born, August 24, 1946 in Colorado Springs, CO to Clarance and Juanita (Patty) Stipp. After graduating from Chanute High School in 1965, Richard enlisted in the US Army. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War and received the Purple Heart. Richard married June Starbuck on June 5, 1970 in Altoona, KS. He currently was a conductor for Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad. Richard loved gardening, traveling and wildlife. Survivors include his wife, June Stipp; sister, Nancy Anderson, Muscoutah, IL; brother, Clarance Stipp, Mansfield, OH; two sisters-in-law, Joanie Avonts, Fredonia, KS and Carmen Starbuck, Plainview, TX; brother-in-law, Kelly Starbuck, Benedict, KS; two aunts, Helen Patty and Anita Mae Patty; uncle, Bob Patty and many nephews and nieces.

REBECCA JANE CAMERON TURNER
Rebecca Jane Cameron Turner was born to Duncan and Ellen McBride Cameron on January 15, 1909 in Jersey City, New Jersey. She graduated from East Orange High School and in 1929 completed her education to become a nurse. She was too young by New Jersey law to receive her RN until after her birthday the next year. During the early years of the Great Depression she worked as a private duty nurse. In 1934 she married Charles Turner and partnered with him in ministry in Christian and Missionary Alliance churches in New York, New Jersey, Ontario and Ohio. During that time she also became the mother of three children, Carol, Arthur and Phillip. After the death of her husband in 1964, she returned to nursing, ending her career as the head nurse of a skilled nursing unit in a retirement center.
She moved to the Kansas City area in 1974. There she developed a new circle of friends. She was a member of Hillcrest Covenant Church. She is survived by her three children and their spouses; Carol and Alan Roth, Arthur and Deanna Turner and Phillip and Eileen Turner, eight grandchildren, seventeen great-grandchildren, and siblings John Cameron, Deland, FL and Katherine Meier, Wooster, OH.
A memorial service will be held at 2 PM, Friday, April 1st at the Harvest Ridge Covenant Church, 22015 Midland Dr., Shawnee, KS 66226. The family suggests contributions to the Hillcrest Covenant Church in Prairie Village, the City Union Mission in Kansas City, MO, or The Christian and Missionary Alliance, Fellowship Fund, P.O. Box 35690, Colorado Springs, CO 80935-3569.


PHYLLIS M. BROWN
Phyllis M. Brown, 80, Shawnee, KS passed away Sunday, March 20, 2005 at the Shawnee Mission Medical Center, Merriam, KS. Funeral services will be 11:00 AM, Thursday, March 24 at the Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee; burial in the Highland Park Cemetery, Kansas City, KS. Visitation will be 6-8 PM, Wednesday, at the chapel. In lieu of flowers the family requests contributions to Shawnee United Methodist Church 10700 Johnson Dr., Shawnee, KS 66203.
Phyllis was born April 14, 1924 in Linwood, KS and moved to Shawnee in 1950. She was a member of Shawnee United Methodist Church since 1951.Phyllis was a very active member of her church and United Methodist Women. She held many offices and was a Past President of the Kansas East Conference of the UMW. Phyllis was preceded in death by her parents, sister and son. Survivors include her husband, George Brown of the home; daughter, Mary McCoy; granddaughter, Christine McCoy both of Shawnee, KS; brother and sister-in-law, Clinton and Shirley Atterbery, Jacksonville, FL; sister-in-law, Mary Louise Smith, Portland, OR; two nephews, Ed Steinhurst and family, Merriam, KS and Gary Steinhurst and family, Grandview, MO and five nieces. Phyllis was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother and friend and will be greatly missed by all who knew her.

HELENA M. VERHEAGHE
Helena M. Verheaghe, 79, Overland Park, KS passed away Monday, March 21, 2005, at her home. Private inurnment services will be held at Resurrection Cemetery, Lenexa, Kansas.
Visitation 6:00 to 8:00 PM, Wednesday, March 23, 2005, at the Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee. Contributions may be made to Scleroderma Foundation, Missouri Chapter.
Helena was born in Kansas City, MO. She was past president and secretary of Westbrooke Homes Assn and V.F.W. Auxiliary.
Survivors include her husband, Sidney C. Verheaghe of the home; two sons, Gene and his wife Marsha Verheaghe of Lenexa, KS and Jerry and his wife Jo Ann Verheaghe; a daughter, Jeannette and her husband Jim Osborn of California; ten grandchildren, twenty great grandchildren and seven great-great grandchildren.

LARRY JON HATZ
Larry Jon Hatz, 61, of Overland Park Kansas passed away Tuesday, March 22, 2005 at KU Medical Center. Funeral services will be held 11 AM Sat at The Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee. Friends may call from 5-7PM Friday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers family suggest memorial contributions be sent to The National Kidney Foundation.
Mr. Hatz was born August 20, 1943 to Lawrence and Peggy Hatz in Sabetha, Kansas. He is survived by his wife Carolyn of the home, one daughter; Meredith Hill and her husband Michael, two grandchildren; Madison and McKenzie Baker. He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister; Kaye Jean Hartsook.

ARTHUR E. MARTENS
Arthur Martens, 84, of Prairie Village, KS passed away March 23rd, 2005 at Shawnee Mission Medical Center. Memorial services will be held Saturday, March 26th, 2005 at 1:00 p.m. at the Southminster Presbyterian Church with a visitation following the service. In lieu of flowers the family Suggests donations to Southminster Presbyterian 6306 Roe Ave, Prairie Village, KS 66208.
Arthur was born March 23rd, 1921 in Harvey County, KS. He graduated from Kansas State University with a degree in Architectural Engineering. He worked 38 years as the architectural director for Russell Stover Candies. He was a member of Southminster Presbyterian Church where he served as a Deacon and an Elder and was a member of the choir for 48 years. He married Marilyn Utermohlen September 17th, 1944 and she survives him. He also leaves his daughters Barbara Bush and her husband Jack of Denver, CO; Elaine Bell and her husband Don of Eudora, KS and his son Kent Martens and his wife Cindy of Overland Park, KS; as well as his grandchildren Andrew Bell, Eric Martens, Brooke Bell, and Alan Martens.

AUDREY HALE FOGLEMAN
Audrey Hale Fogleman, 97, died on March 22, 2005, in Olathe, KS. She was born in rural Thayer, KS on Jan 31, 1908, the daughter of Thad and Mary Nance Hale.
She graduated from Morehead High School in 1926 and earned her teacher’s certificate from Pittsburg State Teacher’s College. She taught the primary grades in Morehead, KS before marriage and continued to be an advocate for children’s education throughout her life. She married Truman Fogleman on May 21, 1927 and they made their first home in the new oil fields of Seminole, OK. In 1929, they moved to the Wichita, KS area and later to McPherson County in central KS. They moved to Thayer in 1944 and in 1965 to Neodesha, where she lived until 1989, when she moved to The Methodist Home in Topeka. At the time of her death she was living at the Good Samaritan Center in Olathe, KS.
Audrey was very active in the United Methodist Church and on Oct 2, 1940, she became a charter member of the Woman’s Society of Christian Service, which later became the United Methodist Women. She was a fifty year member of the Order of the Eastern Star and belonged to the Federated Reading Club of Thayer.
She was preceded in death by her husband in 1980. She is survived by her daughters and son-in-law, Jane and Raymond Stafford of Westfield, NJ and Mary Jean Mosman of Lawndale, CA, seven grandchildren and thirteen great grandchildren.
Memorial services will be held at 3:00 PM, Friday April 1st at Asbury United Methodist Church in Prairie Village and at 2:00 PM Sat. April 2 at the Neodesha United Methodist Church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to the Olathe Good Samaritan Center at 20705 West 151st St. Olathe, KS 66061 or to the Neodesha United Methodist Church.

RAY B. JOHNSON
Ray B. Johnson, 79, Overland Park, KS Passed away Wednesday, March 23, 2005, at Garden Terrace of Overland Park.
Memorial Services will be 3:00 PM, Saturday March 26, 2005, at Rolling Hills Presbyterian Church, 9300 Nall, Overland Park, KS. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Rolling Hills Presbyterian Church 9300 Nall, Overland Park, KS 66207 Or to Garden Terrace of Overland Park, 7541 Switzer Rd Overland Park, KS 66214.
Mr. Johnson was born May 1, 1925, in Taney County, MO, son of Ross and Nellie Johnson. Ray was an Army Air Corp Veteran of WWII and a graduate of the University of Missouri-Rollo. He was a civil engineer. Mr. Johnson worked for the Coastal Geographic Survey, the State of Missouri Highway Department and retired from Black & Veatch after 25 years.
Ray is survived by his wife, Patricia A. Johnson of 49 years, Barbara and Steve Wiener of West Windsor, NJ, Laurie Johnson of Lenexa, KS, Beverly and Tom Kolins of Lenexa, KS and Frank and Leslie Johnson of Richmond, VT, and nine grandchildren Ray has one surviving brother, Donald and Luene Johnson of Bradleyville, MO and many nieces and nephews. Three sisters preceded him in death.

WILMA ARLENE GRIEBLING
Wilma Arlene Griebling of Kansas City, and formerly of Mason City, Iowa, died peacefully on Wednesday, March 23, 2005, at St. Joseph’s Health Center, Kansas City, MO, following a brief illness. Her family was at her side.
Wilma was born in Mason City, Iowa, on July 29, 1913. She was the youngest of eight children born to Norwegian immigrants Sophia Louise Sjobakken Mellang and Cornelius Lindor Mellang. She grew up in Mason City, graduated from Mason City High School in 1932, and then attended Mason City Junior College.
On July 2, 1938, Wilma married James William (Jim) Griebling. They built their home in Mason City and initially owned and operated a local ice cream store until her husband went to work for the United States Postal Service. The couple had three children, James Tomas Griebling, Jana Louise Griebling Root, and Tomas Lindor Griebling. Her family was always the greatest joy in her life.
She was the executive assistant to Dean Beam in the administrative offices of the Mason City Junior College (now NIACC). She also worked as the office manager with several Mason City businesses including the chuck Busch Insurance Agency, United Home Bank, and FibraCo.
Wilma spent most of her professional career as a legal secretary working with Judges Mason and Stone in Mason City until her retirement from the bench. She then worked for many years as a private legal secretary with Mr. Fred Ontjes, a prominent Mason City attorney, who practiced law until his death at the age of 91.
For more than 10 years, she served as the director and curator of the Kinney Pioneer Museum in Mason City, a museum dedicated to preserving the history of North Central Iowa. During her tenure, the museum significantly increased its collections and exhibition space, and saw dramatic increases in attendance at special events including antique auto shows, ice cream socials, and historical reenactments.
Wilma was dedicated to community service, and served in a number of leadership positions including President of the Friends of the Mason City Library, membership chair of the Mason City Woman’s Club, and volunteer with the Mason City Red Cross. She was active in the League of Women Voters, and she was a state delegate of the Iowa Republican Party. She served as a notary public, and frequently assisted with absentee voting efforts. She served in all of the Board of Director positions, including Chairwoman, of the North Iowa regional chapter of the National Association of Letter Carriers Auxiliary, and was the chapter delegate to several of their national conventions. She also served on the Board of Directors for Public Health Nursing in Cerro Gordo County (IA).
In July of 2003, Wilma and Jim moved to the Kansas City metropolitan area to be closer to their youngest son, Dr. Tomas Lindor Griebling, Assistant Professor and Vice-Chair of Urology and Faculty Associate in the Center on Aging at the University of Kansas Medical Center.
She enjoyed keeping in touch with her numerous long-time friends in Mason City, and getting to know many new friends and neighbors in the Kansas City area.
She loved music and the fine arts, and encouraged her children to pursue their artistic talents. When she was growing up, Wilma played bass saxophone in an all-girl, all-saxophone dance banc that performed throughout the North Iowa area. As a young woman, she was involved in the early development of Mason City Little Theatre (now Mason City Community Theatre). She was a very strong parent-student advocate and often volunteered in activities with the Mason City schools.
An avid gardener, she took great pride in the flower gardens surrounding her homes in both Mason City and Kansas City. Her other favorite pastimes included reading biographies, traveling with her family, and attending theater and music events. She was extremely proud of her Norwegian heritage, and incorporated Scandinavian traditions in family holiday gatherings and her daily life.
Wilma was preceded in death by her parents, grandparents, four brothers, three sisters, and her cousin Martha Steensland of Lawler, IA.
She is survived by her husband, James William Griebling of Kansas City, MO; her son James Tomas Griebling and his wife Phyllis of Pequot Lakes, MN and La Feria, TX; her daughter Jana Louise Griebling Root and her husband Dennis of Mason City, IA; her son Tomas Lindor Griebling, MD, of Shawnee, KS; five grandchildren: Christopher Griebling of Hastings, MN; William (Bill) Griebling of Red Wing, MN; Sarah Guilgot of Hastings, MN; Matthew Root of Huntington Beach, CA; and Dagne Root of Edwards, CO; six great-grandchildren; a nephew, Claire Mellang and his wife Helen of Bloomington, MN; a cousin, Anna Webster and her husband Bob of Lawler, IA, and several other cousins.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, March 26, 2005 at 3:00 pm at Unity Temple on the Plaza, 707 W. 47th Street, Kansas City, MO. Plans for a subsequent memorial service in Mason City, IA are currently pending. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations in Wilma’s honor to the Kansas City Good Samaritan Project, 3030 Walnut, Kansas City, MO, 64108, or the Muse Norris Hospice of North Iowa, 232 Second Street SE, Mason City, IA, 50401. The Amos Family Funeral Home, 10901 Johnson Drive, Shawnee, KS is in charge of arrangements (913) 631-5566.


BENNY V. GREEN
Benny Green, 84, of Shawnee, KS passed away March 25th, 2005 at Shawnee Mission Medical Center. Services will be held Tuesday March 29th, at 10:00 a.m. at the Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee. Friends may call Monday March 28th from 7-8:00 p.m. at the chapel. The family suggests donation to Kansas City Hospice.
Benny was born November 15th, 1920 in Oklahoma City. He served in the Army Air Corps in the Asiatic Theatre during World War II earning two Bronze Stars and the Distinguished Flying Cross. He married Nadine Klempnauer July 17th, 1949. Benny continued working at Green’s Florist in Kansas City, KS until his retirement in 1987. Benny is survived by his wife Nadine; his sons Ken Green (Cyndi) of Shawnee, Gary Green (Sue) of Holden, MO, Steve Green (Carol) of Merriam, and Fred Green (Cheri) of Kansas City, MO. He also leaves 8 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren.

JOHN D. MAYS
John Mays, 47, of Mission, KS passed away March, 23rd, 2005 at St. Luke’s Plaza Medical Center. Memorial services will be held Saturday March 26th, 2005 at 2:00 p.m. at the Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee.
John was born June 21st, 1957 in Cleveland, OH to William and Olive Mays now of Douglasville, GA. John was active in little league sports in Johnson County, coaching basketball and football and being recognized as coach of the year. He touched many people’s lives in his short time with us. He will be remembered by his family and friends as a wonderful man with a kind spirit who worked hard and lived his life with integrity.
He is survived by his sons Chris Mays of Mission, KS and Anthony Mays of Lenexa; his daughter Andria Mays of Mission, KS and their mother Cathy Mays of Mission; as well as his brothers Edward Mays of Osawatomie, KS and William Mays of Marrietta, GA and his sister Lydia Traider of Douglasville, GA.

CORA MAE ASHFORD
Cora Mae Ashford, 89, Overland Park, KS passed away Saturday, March 26, 2005, at her home. Graveside Services will be 2:00 PM, Wednesday, March 30, 2005, at Ozark Memorial Cemetery, Joplin, MO. Visitation 6:00 to 8:00 PM, Tuesday at the Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee.
Mrs. Ashford was born in Granby, MO. She retired with 35 years service at Southwestern Bell as a telephone operator.
Survivors include a daughter, Corina and her husband Everett Vaughn of Shawnee, KS; two grandchildren Michelle and Susanne, two great grandchildren, Jamie and Jeremy and three great-great grandchildren Zachary, Danielle and Taylor.

RALPH L. BARKSDALE
Ralph L. Barksdale, 79, Shawnee, KS passed away Monday, March 28, 2005 at his home. Funeral services will be 10:00 AM, Thursday, March 31 at the Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee; burial in Maple Hill Cemetery. Friends may call from 6-8 PM, Wednesday at the Chapel.
Ralph was born Nov. 7, 1925 in Kansas City, MO to Forest and Lola (Hall) Barksdale. He was a veteran of the US Army during WWII and was a prisoner of war following the Battle of the Bulge. Ralph was employed with General Motors for 33 ½ years until his retirement. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy (Raley) Barksdale; daughter, Jacqueline Malay and her husband, Robert,; son, Joseph Leroy Barksdale and his wife, Opal, all of Kansas City, KS; four grandchildren and four great grandchildren.

VITO ANTHONY CRABTREE
Vito A. Crabtree, also known as, Vic Jolley, 68, Merriam, KS passed away Tuesday, March 29th at St. Joseph Health Care Center. Memorial services will be held at 6:00 PM, Friday, April 1st at the Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee.
Vito was born on May 1, 1936 to Robert and Mary Catalano Crabtree Beil. He graduated from the Cleveland Chiropractic College and was a Doctor of Chiropractic Medicine for over 30 years. As Vic Jolley he was a national spokesman for Bumper to Bumper and was a radio and television personality. He started in the entertainment business when he was 9 years old doing stand up comedy and continued to his death.
He is survived by his wife Patricia Crabtree of the home; daughters Cindi Crabtree, Gladstone, MO and Christi (Jack) Hook, Kansas City, MO; son John (Kristi) Crabtree, Merriam, KS; mother, Mary Beil, Shawnee, KS; and three grandchildren: Dominic Hook and Ian and Colin Crabtree.

GORDON EUGENE SEAGO
Gordon E. Seago, 79, of Kansas City KS. passed away peacefully after receiving the last rites of the Church surrounded by family at his home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10AM. Saturday April 2nd at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Kansas City, KS. A visitation will be held from 8:30-10AM at the church. Gordon was born August 30, 1925 to Elmer and Frances Seago in Slater, MO. He was an active member of Sacred Heart Parish, and was a member of the Friends of Pomona State Park. He enjoyed spending his time wood working, fishing and camping. Gordon was preceded in death by his sister; Winifred Seago. He is survived by his wife Rita of the home, three sons; Chuck and wife Karen of Kansas City, MO Chris and wife Julia of Topeka, and Cdr. Mark Seago USNR (ret.) and wife Carol of Kansas City, MO. Two daughters; Paula Jean Adair and husband Randy of Topeka, Sister Diana Seago, O.S.B of Atchison, KS. 11 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. The family suggests memorials be sent to Benedictine Sisters Mount St. Scholastica. 801 S. 8th St. Atchison, KS 66002.

LUCILLE M. “RUSTY” GELPI
Lucille M. “Rusty” Gelpi, 84, Lenexa, KS passed away Thursday, March 31, 2005. Funeral Mass will be 1:30 p.m., Saturday at the Resurrection Mausoleum, Lenexa, KS. Visitation 12:30 to 1:30 p.m., Saturday at the Mausoleum. The family requests no flowers and suggests contributions to Holy Trinity Catholic Church, 13520 W. 92nd St., Lenexa, KS 66215.
Mrs. Gelpi was born in Hays, KS. She worked for the Army Surgeon at the Pentagon’s War Department during WWII. Lucille was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Patrick Gelpi. Survivors include a son, Philip and his wife Toni Gelpi of Overland Park, KS; three daughters, Christine and her husband Roy Baker of Bella Vista, AR, Patti Michaels of Shawnee, KS and Tina Gelpi of Ft Myers, FL; two sisters, Marietta Riedel of Hays, KS and Estelle Schroller of Hays, KS; one brother, Elmer and his wife Lenore Goetz of Hays, KS; four grandchildren, Jon and Justin Michaels and Michael and Elizabeth Gelpi.


HOWARD E. STAHL, Sr.
Howard E. Stahl, Sr. 72, Olathe, KS passed away Thursday, March 31, 2005, at Royal Terrace Nursing Center. Memorial Service will be 10:00 AM, Tuesday, April 5, 2005, at the Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee. Visitation Monday 6:00 to 8:00 PM, at the Chapel. Contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association.
Mr. Stahl was born in Kansas City, KS. He was an Accountant for General Motors for 35 years. Howard received his B.A. Degree from Tusculum College in Greenville, TN.
Survivors include his wife Jean Stahl; Six children, Howard E. Jr. and his wife Yolanda Stahl, Jr. of Shawnee, KS, Robert L. and his wife Debbie Stahl of Shawnee, KS, Susan L. and her husband Michael Flowers of Blue Springs, MO, Karen R. and her husband Jeffrey Coon of Olathe, KS, John E. Stahl of Kansas City, KS, and Sharon A. and her husband Joe Leibfreid of Bowling Green, KY; Seven grandchildren.

AUGUST H. MULLER
August H. Muller, 86 of Mission, KS passed away April 2, 2005 at his home. He will be buried with military honors at Ft. Scott National Cemetery. Family suggests memorial contributions be sent to Our Reedemer Lutheran Church, Aquebogue, NY.
August was born May 4, 1918 in Brooklyn, NY, lived in Riverhead, NY, for 60 years before moving to Kansas. He served in WW II in the First US/Canadian Special Service Force and the 101st Airborne Division where he was in 7 campaigns and the recipient of the Bronze Star. He was a member in the VFW. He enjoyed spending time fishing, gardening and crocheting. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Lillian ;his daughter, Lynn Terry and her husband Charles of Prairie Village, KS, his son; Dennis and his wife Susan of Gig Harbor, WA, 6 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren.

ANTHONY Di MAIO
Anthony Di Maio, 93 of Mission, KS passed away April 2, 2005 at Overland Park Manor. A Mass of Christian burial will be held 10:30 AM Tuesday April 5, 2005 at St. Pius X Catholic Church. A visitation will be held from 6-8 PM Monday at the Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee with a Rosary at 7 PM.
Anthony was born June 27, 1911 in Cleveland, OH to Michael and Jennie Di Maio. He was a member of St. Pius X Catholic Church. He is survived by his wife; Beatrice Di Maio of the home, one son; Stephen Di Maio of Mission, KS, two daughters; Phyllis Di Maio of Redondo, CA. and Janet Di Maio of Overland Park, KS.

DOROTHY V. LEMMONS
Dorothy V. Lemmons, 84, of Overland Park, KS, passed away, Saturday, April 2, 2005 at her home in the presence of her family. The Mass of Resurrection will be 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, at Holy Spirit Catholic Church. Visitation will be 6 – 7 p.m., Tuesday at the Amos Family Chapel of Lenexa where the Rosary will be prayed at 7 p.m.. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to Kansas City Hospice.
Dorothy was born in Brooklyn, NY and lived in this area since 1961. She was a devout Catholic and member of Holy Spirit Catholic Church and a former member of St. Ann’s Catholic Church. She was a volunteer at Shawnee Mission Medical Center. She was preceded in death by a brother, George Fallar, in 1989. Survivors include her daughter, Donna (Mark) Kunz, of Lenexa, KS; a sister Jacqueline Callahan, of Garden City, L.I., NY; a granddaughter, Jami Keller; three grandsons, Adam (Lisa) Keller, Michael Kunz and Casey Kunz; and she was expecting the arrival of a great grandson, Brady Keller.

POLLYANN SHAW
Pollyann Shaw, 72, of Merriam, KS passed away April 3rd, 2005 at KU Medical Center. Services will be held Thursday April 7th, 2005 at Full Faith Church, Shawnee, KS at 11:00 a.m. Friends may call from 10-11:00 at the church prior to the service. Burial Leavenworth National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations to Revival Chinese Ministries International or Jews for Jesus.
Pollyann was born February 4th, 1933 in Whiting, IA to Amil and Gwen Younger and was later adopted by Elmer and Marie (Sorensen) Larson and grew up in Moorhead, IA. She married Ray Shaw November 4th, 1951 and they made their home in the Kansas City area in 1974 after his retirement from the Air Force. She is survived by her husband; her sons Steve Shaw (Pat) of Overland Park, Tom Shaw (Cheryl) of Lakeland FL and their children Robin, Tera, Austin, and Ryan; and her son Jerry Shaw (Rita) of Platte City. She also leaves her sisters Carolyn Winquist (Marvin) Pearland, TX; Nancy Heflin (Ken), Glendale CA. She was preceded in death by her son Michael Howard Shaw in 1952. Pollyann will be remembered as a wonderful and loving wife mother and grandmother.

HELEN LUCILLE ZIMMER
Helen Zimmer, 81, Shawnee, KS passed away Sunday, April 3rd at Shawnee Gardens Nursing Center. A Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 AM, Friday, April 8th at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Visitation, Thursday from 6-8 PM at the Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee with the rosary being said at 7:30 PM. Helen is survived by two sons, Stephen Zimmer and Christopher Zimmer, both of Shawnee; six grandchildren; and sisters, Alice Richardson, Irene Smeltzer, and Mary Henke.

ARNOLD M. BERGMAN
Arnold Bergman, 94, of Shawnee, KS passed away April 4th, 2005 at Shawnee Gardens Nursing Center. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Thursday April 7th, 2005 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Friends may call from 6-8:00 p.m. Wednesday the 6th at the church with a rosary recitation at 6:00.
Arnold was born March 13th, 1911 in Quincy, Ill. As a boy, his family moved to Kansas City, KS where Arnold lived for all but the last 5 years of his life. He retired from Standard Steel in 1976, having worked there 35 years. He married Julia Gabel almost 70 years ago at St. Patrick Church. Arnold was a member of Blessed Sacrament Church for over 60 years; he belonged to the St. Vincent de Paul Society and the Perpetual Adoration Society.
Arnold is survived by his wife Julia; his sons; Raymond Bergman and his wife Freddy, Kenneth Bergman and his wife Mary Ann and Monsignor Robert Bergman; his sister Helen McSorley and his brother Mark Bergman and his wife Virginia 4 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren, and 1 great, great grandchild, in addition to many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his brothers: Herbert Bergman, Paul Bergman and Leo Bergman and granddaughter Jennifer Wolford. The Family asks that you join them in thanking God for Arnold and the Blessings given him by Our Father. Donations in lieu of flowers may be sent to St. Joseph Church for the Adoration Chapel Fund.


LILLIAN K. KEATING
Lillian K. Keating 87, formerly of Shawnee, KS passed away Monday, October 8, 2007, at Mission Springs Assisted Living.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 2:00 p.m., Friday, October 12, 2007, at St. Joseph Catholic Church with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery. Visitation will be 1:00 to 2:00 p.m., Friday at the Church. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians Padraic Tearse Divn % Joann Curry, 11 NE Evansdale Rd, Kansas City, MO 64196
Lillian was born in Rosedale, KS. She was a Registered Medical Lab Tech for Dr. M Donald McFarland. Lillian was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Ladies Guild, Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians, Padraic Tearse Divn #1 Kansas City, MO, Does Drove 74 (Elks) Kansas City, MO, St. Mary College Alumni, Keenagers of Shawnee.
Lillian is survived by 4 cousins, Mary Kay (Jim) Tompsett of Fremont, NE, Bob (Glenna) Curtin of Osawatomie, KS, Dorathy Lazio of Omaha, NE and Bette Curtin of Kansas City, KS. Also surviving are many nephews, nieces, and friends.

RAYMOND D. BIRDSALL
Raymond D. Birdsall, 74, of Shawnee, KS, passed away, Friday, October 12, 2007 at his home. Memorial services will be 6 p.m., Thursday, October 18, at the Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee. Contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Mr. Birdsall was born in Kansas City, KS. He was an electrical engineer prior to his retirement. He is survived by his wife, JoAnn Birdsall of Houston, TX; his children, Raymond D. Birdsall, III, Diana Cook and Jennifer Birdsall; step-children, Roman Foss and Stephanie Alexander; a sister, Beverly Lamb, Shawnee, KS and six grandchildren. Online condolences may be expressed at www.amosfamily.com.

WILLIAM BYRD “BILL” PARKS
William Byrd “Bill” Parks, was welcomed to Heaven, October 10, 2007. God called him home. What jubilation for Bill! What a “temporary” loss for us!
Bill was born October 12, 1926 in Adair County, Stilwell, OK. He was joined in Holy matrimony to Wilma Dean Williams on January 28, 1947 in Tahlequah, OK in Cherokee County. We love and honor the strong Cherokee lineage Bill has brought to our family. Bill is waiting in Heaven to welcome his wife, Wilma Dean; his daughter, Betty Nevins and husband Kenneth; daughter, Brenda Smith and husband, Jesse; his sister, Carolyn Jamison; grandchildren, Cammie Emberlin and husband, John; Brad Thomas, Brandon Harris, Shelly Miera and husband, Carlos; five great grandchildren; many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. His son, William Dean “Billy” preceded him in death at the age of 19 on August 23, 1981.
Bill was a member of the First Assembly of God of Overland Park. Bill had been owner and co-owner of Jayhawk Window Cleaning for over 50 years. The Parks family thanks all the staff at SMMC for helping Bill and the compassion and prayers for his family.
Services will be 10 a.m., Monday at the Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee with burial in Maple Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be 5 – 7 p.m., Sunday at the chapel.
Condolences may be expressed at www.amosfamily.com.

Dorothy Marie Hartung
Dorothy Marie Hartung, 86, of Lakeview Village Retirement Community in Lenexa died Monday, October 8, at Shawnee Mission Medical Center after a brief illness. Dorothy was born Sept. 18, 1921 in Montrose, MO, to Aloysius and Victoria Arens and grew up in Glasgow, MO. She spent most of her life in Shawnee, KS, where she settled with Walter Henry Hartung after they married in 1940. They raised five children there and were active members of St. Joseph Catholic Church. Dorothy will be remembered for so many things. She was devoted to her family, and watched with joy as it grew to include grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was strong in her Catholic faith. She enjoyed traveling throughout the United States with family and friends, and to Germany and Austria in the 1980s. She loved a good polka or a game of canasta. She brought pleasure to many through her talent with sewing and crafts and was a memorable cook, handing down cherished recipes for her award-winning brisket and banana bread, among others. She kept scrapbooks for each family member and devoted a great deal of time to researching the family tree. She also had a ``ministry' of letter writing, keeping up a steady flow of letters to family and friends over decades. Her absence will be keenly felt by many. Dorothy was preceded in death by Walter, her husband of 60 years. She is survived by her children: son, Darryl Hartung and his wife, Ruth, of Marshall, MO; son, Dale Hartung and his wife, Deedra, Ballwin, MO; daughter, Sharon Anderson and her husband, Don, Newark, IL; daughter, Janis Pilcher, Bluffton, S.C.; daughter, Marsha Golladay and her husband, Charles, Lenexa. Grandchildren: Anne Hartung Spenner and her husband, Dan, Overland Park; John Hartung and his wife, Padget, Calgary, Alberta, Canada; James Hartung and his wife, Lisa, Irvine, CA; Nathan Hartung and his wife, Erin, St. Louis, MO; Jennifer Hartung, Kansas City, MO; David Hartung, Washington, D.C.; Daken Engmann and his wife, Nora, London, UK; Matthew Engmann and his wife, Corey, St. Louis, MO; Sean Drane, Plano, IL; Kelly Synek and her husband, Tim, Leawood, KS; Kevin Drane and his wife, Shanin, Oswego, IL; Mary Struve and her husband, Jerry, Aurora, IL; Rhonda and Doug Matlock, Yorkville, IL; Scott and Brooke Anderson, Davie, FL; Mitzi and Rich Gretenchord, Norway, IL; Paula Pilcher, Portland, OR; Laura Pilcher, N. Charleston, SC; Alyson, Caelin, Danielle, and Brooke Golladay, Lenexa, KS. She also had 22 great-grandchildren. Dorothy's sister: Esther Nolke of Glasgow, MO. The wake will be 5-7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 11, at the Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee, 10901 Johnson Dr., Shawnee, KS, with a rosary at 7 p.m. The funeral mass will be 10 a.m. Friday, Oct. 12, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, 11311 Johnson Dr. Burial will be at Resurrection Cemetery at 83rd St. and Quivira in Lenexa, and lunch will follow at the Parish Center at St. Joseph's. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Sisters Servants of Mary or Catholic Social Service Hospice.

DOROTHY S. BLAKE
Dorothy S. Blake, 84, Olathe, Ks passed away Wednesday, October 10, 2007, at Shawnee Mission Medical Center. Visitation will be held 2:00 to 5:00 p.m., Saturday, October 13, 2007, at the Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or Animal Haven.
Dorothy was born in Lexington, KY. She was the 1940-41 runner-up for the Miss America Contest and was the 1940-41 Miss Kentucky.
Dorothy was preceded in death by a son, Robert M. Blake. Survivors include a son, Michael and his wife Rebecca Blake of Overland Park; six grandchildren, Heather Myer, Michelle Kleiber, Cameon Blake, Joshua Blake, Lisa Szostak, and Christopher Shofner.

WINIFRED MAE PENDERGAST
Winifred Mae Pendergast passed away peacefully on September 27, 2007. Winnie was born in Akron, Ohio, on July 20, 1927, to Henry and Mary McCloskey. She grew up there and in Cumberland, Maryland before attending Potomac State College in Keyser, West Virginia. While later working as a medical technician in Washington, D.C., she met and married the love of her life, Charles W. Pendergast, who survives her. Through their 58 years of marriage, Charlie and Winnie were blessed with five children, Kathryn, William, Michael, Patrick and James, one daughter-in-law, Patricia, and one very special grandson, Will Pendergast.
During her 80 years on earth, Winnie was a faithful daughter, a loving wife, a nurturing mother and a reliable friend to all who knew her. Above all else, she was a tireless and effective advocate for the mentally retarded. Through her many years as a volunteer and later member and Chairman of the Johnson County Mental Retardation Board, Winnie worked hard to make sure that those with special challenges were given the tools, love and resources needed to reach their full potential. She also practiced her vision on a daily basis by molding four special needs children of her own into the productive, happy and contributing members of society they are today. Her magnificent spirit and life-affirming vision will live on in the dreams realized by all of those she touched.
A memorial service honoring Winnie will be held on October 12, 2007, at 6:00 p.m., at the Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee, 10901 Johnson Drive, Shawnee, Kansas. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to Johnson County Developmental Supports, 10501 Lackman Road, Lenexa, KS 66219-1223, or Good Shepherd Hospice, 7611 State Line Road, Suite 200, Kansas City, MO 64114.

VINCENT HENRY RIEKE
Vincent Henry Rieke left his loving family to join his parents, Henry and Alice (Earnshaw) Rieke, his sister Bess (Rieke) LeCluyse and the heavenly father on Oct 1, 2007. He entered his parents’ world in Shawnee, Ks on Oct 9, 1921, grew up on the family farm there, and attended Rockhurst, & Shawnee Mission High School. He served in WWII, after which he began Rieke Construction Company. His company built the first section of I-70 in Kansas, and many railroad beds, lakes and highways in the area are a tribute to his hard work.
One of Vince’s goals in life was to have a large family who enjoy and love each other. He leaves behind his wife of 65 years, Eileen Rieke, Children Joan (Rieke) Brady, Jean (Rieke) & Patrick Maguire, Lawrence & Dana Rieke, Barbara (Rieke) & Paul Hart, Steven, Donald, Jerry & Tamara Rieke, Janet (Rieke) &Alain Jablonowski, V. Lee & Jeannie Rieke. Grandchildren, Robin (Brady) & David Kreutzer, Robert & Amy Brady, Thomas and Angie Brady, Michael (Mitch) Brady, Matthew Maguire, Colby and Kristen Rieke, Michael and Sean Scott, Sami Jo, Bobby, Desirae, Kaitlyn Rieke, Danielle Jordan, Cole Rieke. Great Grandchildren, Dayne and Shaela Kreutzer, Blake, Hannah, Lexi, Paige and Jacob Brady; nieces and nephews and many, many good friends.
Dad, “You got the job done”!
The visitation is at the St. Joseph Catholic Church in Shawnee, Thursday, October 4th, from 5-8pm, with the rosary being said at 7:30. Burial Mass will be at 10am, Oct 5th, at St Joseph Church, Shawnee, with burial following at St Joseph cemetery.
Vince was a great story teller, his escapades far reaching. Those fortunate enough to know him, will remember the great parties, the dancing and the laughter.

KRISTIN RENEE KENRICK
Kristin Kenrick, 35, of Olathe, KS, left us on Sunday, September 30, 2007, at Olathe Medical Center. The Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m., Thursday, October 4, at St. Joseph Catholic Church with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m., Wednesday, at the Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee where the Rosary will be prayed at 6 p.m. A memorial fund for Kristin’s children has been established at US Bank, PO Box 265, Olathe, KS 66051.
Kristin was born in Kansas City, KS. She was a 1990 graduate of Olathe North High School. She has been a billing analyst for the last three years at the Sprint campus. She married Adam Kenrick on July 30, 2005 in Shawnee and he survives at the home. Additional survivors include her children, Victor Riley Kenrick, Nicholas Christian Kenrick and Luke Ellis Kenrick, all of the home. Her mother, Barbara VanHercke, and her friend Robert Pierce, Olathe, KS and her father, Gary VanHercke and his wife, Angie, Lenexa, KS; sisters, Denise Houtman and her children, Jacob and Matthew, Prairie Village, KS and Gina (Davey Schroeder) VanHercke, Overland Park, KS; paternal grandfather, Ed VanHercke, Shawnee, KS; mother and father-in-law, Joe and Barbara Kenrick, Enid, OK and a sister-in-law, Amber Kenrick, Oklahoma City, OK and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.
She was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Nada and Ted Ellis and her paternal grandmother, Jeanne VanHercke.
Goodbye my beautiful, beautiful Krissy. There will never be anyone like you. You brought sunshine to everything and everyone you touched; you gave me strength when I was weak; you gave me happiness when I was sad; you gave me courage when I was scared; you are my rock.

JANICE C. KERNICKY
Janice C. Kernicky, 65, Shawnee, KS went to be with the Lord on September 28, 2007. Janice was a loving and giving mother and grandmother. Services will be 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, October 3, 2007, at the Community Covenant Church, 15700 West 87th St.. Lenexa, KS, with burial at Shawnee Mission Memory Gardens. Visitation will be from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m., Tuesday, at the Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee.
Janice was born in Kansas City, MO. She was an employee of Black and Veatch, where she retired March 2007.
She was preceded in death by her father, James Davenport. Survivors include her mother Naomi Davenport of Greenfield, MO; daughter, Michelle Kernicky of Shawnee; two sons, Jim (Alison) Kernicky of Boiling Springs, NC and Steve (Lisa) Kernicky of Olathe, KS; a brother, John (Chris) Davenport of Minneapolis, MN; six grandchildren, James, Timothy, Daniel, Ashley, Ryan and Kelsi.
Also surviving a dear friend, Daphne Flaharty.
Janice will be missed for her great sense of humor and infectious smile.

LARRY EUGENE MOORE
Larry Eugene Moore, 59, of Lenexa, formerly of Kansas City, Kan., passed away September 27, 2007, surrounded by family and friends, after suffering a stroke on September 26. Funeral services will be held at Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 3, followed by burial at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens. Family and friends may call at the chapel on Tuesday, Oct. 2 from 4 to 8 p.m. for visitation. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Lenexa Christian Center.
Larry was born in Kansas City, Kan., on Dec. 19, 1947, the son of Eugene K. "Jack" and Reva Moore. He was a graduate of Turner High School and attended K.C.K. Community College. In 1966, he married Constance Lee Wight, with whom he had two sons, Patrick Eugene and Shawn Michael. He served the Kansas City area as a professional photographer for over 40 years, and passed that knowledge on to his son, Shawn, teaching him his photography skills. His semi-retirement years have been spent partnering with his son Patrick, in his security business and working with his brother Curt, as a courier. Larry was an active member of Lenexa Christian Center. He married his beloved new bride, Avanell "Avie" McMullin, only seven and a half weeks ago. Larry loved people and life and never met a stranger. He had a kind, sweet spirit. His faith in God was his driving force in life. He loved socializing and was an avid fan of southern gospel music. Larry was preceded in death by his mother, Reva Moore; and a niece, Aubree "Bree" Vail. He will be greatly missed by his loving family: wife, Avie; son Patrick Eugene and his daughters, Ashley and Kimberly; and great-granddaughter Rylee; son, Shawn and his wife Yvonne, and their children, Alexis, Beverly and Richard; stepson, Carl VanVliet and his wife Leila, and their children Robbie, Steven, Josiah and Rebekah; and stepdaughter, Ann Schrader and her husband Scott, and their daughter Anna; his father, Eugene Moore; his brother, Curtis Moore; and three sisters, Cynthia Hall, Rebecca Tanner and Stephanie Vaught; many nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of friends.

Shirley J. Heinrichs
Shirley Jean (Sandy) Heinrichs, of Mapleton KS, born January 5, 1949 passed away on September 23, 2007. Family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 pm on Sunday September 30th at the Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee, 10901 Johnson Drive., Shawnee, KS. Shirley was born in Lawrence, KS to Clarence Gordon and Virginia Lee (Bell) Sandy. She lived for many years in Kansas City, Kansas, along with her husband Raymond. There they owned and operated Carousel Cabs, "The famous Pink Cabs". Currently they own and operate Carousel Homes in Mapleton, KS. Shirley is survived by husband Raymond of the home, son Peter DeClue of Harrisonville, MO, sisters Sandra Lee Sandy, Roeland Park, KS Barbara Ann Cowher, Kansas City KS, brother William James Sandy, Lenexa, KS. Step- sons Raymond William Heinrichs & Matthew Clark Heinrichs both of Independence, MO., step-daughter Shelly Ray Brassfield, Kansas City, MO. Grandchildren Christopher, Derek & Aaron DeClue and Erin Brassfield. Great Grandson Jordan DeClue. Shirley was the author of the book 12th Street Rita, and winner of the Kansas Correctional Association media award, presented in September 2001. She will be remembered most for her loving and colorful personality along with her sharp business acumen, and legendary generosity, and will be greatly missed by her family, friends and associates.

ROY "RED" SHIKLES
Tuesday, afternoon, I'm just beginning to see, now I'm on my way, it doesn't matter to me, chasing the clouds away. Something, calls to me, the trees are drawing me near, I've got to find out why those gentle voices I hear explain it all with a sigh. I'm looking at myself, reflections of my mind, It's just the kind of day to leave myself behind, so gently swaying thru the fairy-land of love, if you'll just come with me and see the beauty of Tuesday, afternoon, I'm just beginning to see, now I'm on my way, it doesn't matter to me, chasing the clouds away. Something, calls to me, the trees are drawing me near, I've got to find out why those gentle voices I hear explain it all with a sigh.
He was an infinite part of our family and friends lives. Survived by Doug and Lynda Hadley and Ben and Sarah Hadley.
Memorial services will be 11 a.m., Friday, September 28, at the Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee. Contributions may be made to the Kansas State University, Pet Trust, 103 Trotter Hall, Manhattan, KS 66506-5604.

JOSHUA H. LESLINE
Joshua H. Lesline, 22, Shawnee, KS, passed away Sunday, September 23, 2007, at home. Visitation will be 5-7 p.m., Thursday, September, 27, 2007, at the Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee. Services will be 7:00 p.m. Thursday, with burial at 11:00 a.m. Friday, September, 28, 2007, at Trinity Cemetery in McFarland KS. Survivors include his parents, Kathryn and Henry of the home; grandparents, Betty Rae Ferris Frankfort, KS, Vernon L. Lesline, Alma, KS; five aunts and uncles, Susan (Don) Arnold, Topeka, KS, Dennis (Kelly) Ferris, Topeka, KS; Patty (Mort) Stepinski, Lenexa, KS, Chuck Ferris, Leavenworth, KS, Larry (Betty) Lesline, Alma, KS, Dan Lesline, Alma, KS. In Lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to UCP of Greater Kansas City, 1044 Main Street, Suite 600 Kansas City, MO 64105.

JESUS MARTINEZ
Jesus Martinez, 26, Kansas City, Ks passed away Sunday, Sept. 24, 2007. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 A.M., Friday, Sept. 28, 2007, at St. Joseph Catholic Church with burial at Resurrection Cemetery. Visitation 6:00 to 8:00 P.M., Thursday at the Amos Family Funeral Home with a Rosary at 7:30 P.M. In lieu of flowers, contributions to Loomis Law Offices, PO Box 847, Olathe, KS 66051 for the benefit of the children.
Mr. Martinez was born in Mexico. Survivors include his wife, Michelle Martinez of the home; 3 daughters, Angelica, Elisabeth, and Alicia Martinez of the home; 3 sisters, Yadira Martinez, Olga Martinez, and Julie Martinez all of Mexico; 4 brothers, Alberto Martinez of El Paso, TX, Carols Martinez, Miguel Martinez and Alberto Martinez all of Mexico.

GEORGINA DOBBE
Georgina “Gina” Dobbe, 74, of Overland Park passed from the loving arms of her children to the welcoming arms of her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, August 28, 2007 at her home. Gina was preceded death by her son, Douglas. She is survived by her daughter, Debra Walcott, of the home; and her son, Dennis Dobbe, of St. Joseph. Gina leaves three much-loved grandchildren: Demetrius Walcott (Deanna) of San Diego, CA; Honeye Walcott (Dana) of San Marcos, CA; Matthew Dobbe of St. Joseph, MO; and one great-granddaughter, Bella Georgina, who bears her great-grandmother’s name, in San Marcos, CA; and her precious sister, Carol Ball, in Mesa, AZ.
Visitation will be 4-6 PM, Sunday at the Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee. Funeral mass will be 10:30 AM, Monday, Sept. 3 at Holy Spirit Catholic Church of Overland Park. Private inurnment. Memorial gifts may be given to Holy Spirit Building Fund or to Sister Servants of Mary at 800 N. 18th ST., Kansas City, Ks 66102.

Renee Elizabeth Rock
After spending a lifetime enriching the world around her, Renee Elizabeth Rock died peacefully in her sleep while surrounded by family on Thursday. She was here for 44 blessed years, inspiring those who knew her with her joyous outlook on life and a smile that lit up the room.
When Renee was born in Green Bay, Wisc., on June 25, 1963, doctors said she was “different.” Family members used another word: perfect.
Though she had Down syndrome, she taught those around her more than they ever taught her. All her life, she cherished two things the rest of us too often take for granted: family, and fun. She lived every day to the fullest, embracing life and everybody in it – sometimes so hard they could barely breathe.
Her needs were simple, basic. She liked nothing more than being with loved ones – parents, siblings, aunts, uncles, cousins, friends – and giggling until her stomach hurt.
Always eager to explore the world around her, Renee as a child attended a developmental program at Shawnee Mission North and later was part of the CLEAR program at Johnson County Community College. She maintained various jobs within the community and most recently worked at Johnson County Developmental Supports.
Renee thrived on extracurricular activity, be it a 2004 cruise to the Bahamas or yet another trip to Wichita for the Special Olympics. And she took tremendous pride in living independently, most recently in an Olathe apartment complex.
Renee was diagnosed with breast cancer at age 28 but overcame it the same way she tackled all of life’s problems: with a bowl of chocolate ice cream and a spirited game of Uno. Diagnosed with dementia in 2006, she valiantly fought the illness until her Lord called her home.
Heaven needed another angel.
Renee now moves on to her eternal reward, where McDonald’s is always open, soft drinks are always healthy, “Dirty Dancing” is always playing, and the dance floor is always hopping. We’ll miss you, Nay-Nay!
Renee is survived by her loving parents and greatest advocates, Jim and Loretta Rock; her sister Liza (Rock) Kunkel and husband, Dylan; her brother Chris and wife Aimee; her brother Steve and wife Marilyn; nieces Tori and Olivia Kunkel, Shelby Rock, and Danielle and Kaylie Rock; and nephew Kyle Rock. Survivors also include countless relatives sprinkled throughout the country who were moved and inspired by Renee’s relentless enthusiasm, and the many friends and colleagues she knew through JCDS, Faith Village, Special Olympics and elsewhere.
Visitation will be held Monday at 4:30 p.m. at Holy Spirit Catholic Church, 11300 W. 103rd St., Overland Park, KS. Funeral services will follow at 6 p.m., though family members hope people will celebrate Renee’s life rather than mourn her death.
The family wishes to prayerfully thank the loving and caring members of Faith Village, who became family members themselves. They treated Renee with the respect and tenderness she so desperately needed, especially after Alzheimer’s disease robbed Renee of her uplifting spirit.
The family suggests donations be made in Renee’s name to Faith Village at 14150 W. 113th Street, Lenexa, KS, 66215.

MARIAN W. HAYS
Marian W. Hays, of Lenexa, KS passed away Thursday, August 30, 2007 at Lakeview Village. Visitation will be Tuesday, Sept. 4 at 2:30 PM followed by funeral services at 3:30 PM at the Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee. Graveside services will be at Englewood Cemetery, Clinton, MO at a later date.
Marian was born Sept. 26, 1916 near Clinton, MO to Arthur and Pearl Wilson. Marian was an account coordinator and retired from Barickman Advertising, Inc. in 1981. She was a member of Southridge Presbyterian Church, a member of James Ross Chapter National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, a member of Henry Woodhouse Chapter National Society of Colonial Dames XVII Century, a charter member of the Johnson County Genealogical Society and Library and after retirement volunteered at the American Cancer Society.
She was preceded in death by her husband, William F. Hays, her parents, Arthur and Pearl Wilson, brothers, Clive Floyd and John Wayne Wilson, sister, Ann Wilson Hesemann. She is survived by one brother, Robert Glenn Wilson, Clinton, MO and a number of nieces and nephews. Contributions may be made to Southridge Presbyterian Church, or the American Cancer Society. Condolences may be expressed at www.amosfamily.com

RUBY M. SHERR
Ruby M. Sherr, 93, of Smithville, MO, formerly of Shawnee, KS, passed away, Saturday, September 1, 2007 at the Gower, MO Convalescent Center. Graveside services will be 3:30 p.m., Wednesday at Johnson County Memorial Gardens.
Ruby was born in St. Paul, AR and lived most of her life in the Kansas City area. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Shawnee and the Eastern Star Beatrice Chapter. Ruby was an original “Rosie the Riveter” at the B-25 bomber plant in Fairfax, KS.
Her husband, Ben Sherr, died in 1968. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Vicky and Paul Laybourne, Platte City, MO; two grandchildren, Kindra Johnson and husband, Dan, and Brian Laybourne and wife Jaime and four great grandchildren, Trevor Johnson, Carli Johnson, Emily Denny and Alyssa Laybourne.
To honor Ruby’s love for animals, the family would like donations to Animal Haven, 9800 W. 67th St., Merriam, KS 66203, in lieu of flowers.

EDITH E. (DEE) McDONALD
11/4/18 – 9/1/07
Edith, age 88, of Shawnee, Kansas passed away on September 1, 2007 at her home. The family will receive friends from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM on Thursday, September 6 at the Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee, 10901 Johnson Dr., Shawnee, KS with memorial services to follow at 11:00 AM. Memorial contributions may be made to the College of the Ozarks, P.O. Box 17, Point Lookout, Missouri 65726 in memory of Edith (Campbell) McDonald or to Southminster Presbyterian Church, 6306 Roe Ave., Prairie Village, Kansas 66208.
Edith was born November 4, 1918 to Jesse and Esther Campbell in Branson, Missouri. She graduated from the School of the Ozarks in 1938 and received her B.S. degree from Central Missouri Teachers College in Warrensburg, Missouri and became a high school teacher in the early years. She later worked for many years at Mahorney Furniture Store and the Caster Company. She was a long time member of the Order of the Eastern Star and a member of Southminster Presbyterian Church, Prairie Village. Edith always enjoyed gardening and tending to her beautiful flowers and cocker spaniels.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 43 years, George McDonald and her first husband, Paul Dunn; her parents; step-daughter, Gail Beverlin; brother, Carl Campbell and sisters: Beuhla Chase, Lorene Tibbitt, Lois David and Norma Taylor. She is survived by her stepson, Patrick McDonald and wife, Nancy; son-in-law, Richard Beverlin; granddaughters: Diane McDonald, Karen Vaille (Lyle), Christy Adams (Justin), and Sandra Gerling (Bryan); eight grandchildren and her sisters: Mary Webster, Bessie Hill, Jessie Lincoln and Pearl Crossler; and nephew Calvin (Kay) David, and nieces and nephews.
Edith will be greatly missed by her family and friends.

NORA L. CRAINSHAW
Nora L. Crainshaw, 79, of Overland Park KS, passed away Tuesday, September 4, 2007 at Truman Medial Center.
Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Thursday, September 6, 2007 at The Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee Funeral Services will be 11 a.m. Friday September 7, 2007 at Mt. Olive Lutheran Church with burial in Resurrection Cemetery.
Nora was preceded in death by her husband James Monroe, and four brother’s Arnold, Rufus, Lawrence, and Bill Balke.
Survivors include one son Bob (Shionie) Gerken, Springfield, MO; two daughter’s Bonnie (Neil) Buckman, El Dorando, KS; Brenda(Richard) Cody, Raytown, MO; three step-son’s Jim (Nancy) Crainshaw Gardner, KS; Larry (Joy) Crainshaw, Shawnee, KS; and Mike Crainshaw, Olathe, KS; eighteen grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren. In lieu of flowers the family request donation’s to Mt. Olive Lutheran Church.

DIANA DEAN HEARLDSON
Diana Dean Haraldson, 77, Merriam, KS passed away Monday, September 3, 2007. Private family services wil be held at a later date. Mrs. Haraldson is survived by her husband, Harold of the home. Two daughters, Nelda (Michael) Radford, Alberta, Canada; Alane (Rick) Kinn, Kansas City, MO; A brother Kay Doyle Jones, five grandchildren Ryan Day, Jennifer Day, Eric Kinn, Brianna Radford, and Kristian Radford. A niece Kathleen D. (Tom) McCormick and daughters Whitney, and Grace of San Antonio, TX a nephew Michael W. (Maya) Jones and son August of South Pasadena, CA.

Oren William (Bill) Page Jr.
July 13, 1922 – September 3, 2007 Bill died quietly at his home after a period of illness. Services will be 1 p.m. Friday, September 7, 2007 at The Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee, with burial in Leavenworth National Cemetery. Bill was preceded in death by his parents, Oren William and Edith Gail (Stinson) Page a brother, Donald Page, and brother –in-law Henry (Hank) Brown. Survivors include his wife Beverly (Vansandt) Page, daughter Rebecca Suzanne (Becky) Page, son John Warren Page and wife Chris,
grandson John Thomas Page, Grand daughter Abby Teresa (Page) Chugdenand husband Jay,
Great grandchildren Delia Marie and Jasper Alan Chugden. Sister Nancy Brown of Olathe, KS a brother Charles Page, Grand Prairie, TX. Bill is a member of the American Legion Post # 153
A Mason, a life member of Abdullah Shrine, and Scottish Rite, and a member of Metropolitan United Methodist Church. Condolences may be expressed at www.amosfamily.com

Adele Haehlen Lowe
Adele Haehlen Lowe, born February 2, 1916 in West Allis, Wisconsin, died September 5, 2007 in Overland Park, Kansas. Her husband of 65 years, Ralph, predeceased her in 2005. She is survived by son Thomas (Rhonda), son Bradley (JoAnne), daughter Linda (Jerry) and son Robert (Kathlyn), grandchildren Kevin, Jessica, Courtney, Heather, Brandon, Katherine and Michael. She was predeceased by grandsons Ryan and Read. She is also survived by eight great grandchildren.
In the 1930's, Adele was the featured vocalist with the Billy Baer Band and was heard regularly on radio broadcasts in Milwaukee. The band performed at venues in and around that area and also at the Aragon Ballroom in Chicago and Bear Mountain Resort in New York. A member of the band, Don Swan, wrote a song for Adele that became her signature closing number. Over the decades "Dream a Little Dream of Me" was recorded by a number of vocalists including Bing Crosby, Tony Bennett, Ella Fitzgerald and Mama Cass Elliott.
It was at an engagement of the band for her future sister-in-law, Evelyn Lowe's sorority dance that Adele met Ralph. They married in 1940 and she excelled at her chosen career as devoted wife and loving mother. Her children remember her for her unwavering care, her magnanimous love, her delightful sense of humor, her strong faith and her selfless way of living. Even during her final difficult days she never uttered a word of complaint.
A funeral mass will be said at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Lenexa, Kansas at 10:00 A.M. Monday, September 10th. The family requests that donations be make to a charity of one's choice in Adele's memory.
Sweet dreams till sunbeams find you
Sweet dreams that leave all worries behind you
But in your dreams whatever they be
Dream a little dream of me.

DEBRA ALLISON
Debra Allison, 43, Shawnee, KS passed at her home peacefully in her sleep, Monday, September 10, 2007. Funeral Services will be 1:00 p..m., Friday, September 14, 2007, at the Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee with private burial. Visitation 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Thursday at the Chapel. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to The Education Fund for Nicole and Nicholas Allison % Edward D. Jones, 7500 College Blvd, Suite 710, Overland Park, KS 66210.
Debra was born in Des Moines, IA. She was a Sales Support Administrator for Pitney Bowes.
She was preceded in death by a brother, Gregory Graham. Survivors include her husband, Kent Allison of the home; a daughter Nicole Allison and a son Nicholas Allison both of the home; parents, Raymond H. and Phyllis Graham of Shawnee, KS.

Thomas James Charbonneau
1940-2007
Thomas James Charbonneau (Tom), 67, passed away on September 13, 2007 at Kansas City Hospice, after a courageous fight with cancer, surrounded by his family. Tom was born on August 30, 1940 in Falls City, NE to Paul and Beatrice Charbonneau. Tom married Patricia Cusack Feb. 2, 1963 and they had three children.
Tom spent his entire career in the insurance premium finance business, and in 1977, he founded Premium Financing Specialists (PFS). Under Tom’s leadership as CEO, PFS grew to the fourth largest premium finance company in the United States. Tom semi-retired in 2005 but remained an active part of the company.
He is preceded in death by his parents, two sisters and a brother. He is survived by Patricia, his loving wife of 44 years, and his children: daughter Joy and husband Darin Hall of Shawnee, KS, son Scott and wife CJ and daughter Julie and husband Scott Hardeman all of St. Louis, MO. He will also be missed by his six grandchildren: Brady and Cooper Hall, Bailey and Thomas Charbonneau, and Henry and Mitchell Hardeman.
Tom was the happiest at the Lake and in Florida, fishing, golfing and boating with his family and friends. Tom will be remembered by everyone for his kind heart, wonderful sense of humor and for being a great husband, dad, papa and friend.
Friends and family are welcome to attend visitation and funeral services at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Shawnee. Visitation will be held on Sunday, September 16, from 6-9pm, with the Rosary at 6pm. Funeral mass to be held the following day, Monday, September 17 at 10:00am, with burial services immediately following at Resurrection Cemetery at 83rd & Quivera. Memorials in Tom’s name may be made to Atchison Valley Hope in Atchison Kansas and Sacred Heart School/Sister Hilaria Fund in Falls City, NE.

LOLA M. BEHRENS
Lola Mae Lewis Behrens was born March 13, 1914 and passed away September 15, 2007 at the age of 93. Lola lived in Lakeview Village since August 11, 1975. She was born in Waverly, KS, in Coffey Co. and made her home in the Kansas City area since 1946. Before living in Kansas City, Lola and her husband, Herman F. Behrens, lived in Richmond, MO and Liberty, MO. They left Waverly, KS in 1939. Lola was a former member of the London Heights Baptist Church in Wyandotte Co., Kansas. She was also a Sunday school teacher. At the time of her death, she was a member of the Calvary Baptist Church of Lenexa, KS for many years. Her husband preceded her in death on September 20, 1988. Herman was a technical editor. He wrote manuals for TWA Trans World Airlines for 30 years. Lola leaves one niece and four nephews and a host of friends and other distant relatives. Services will be 10:30 a.m., Thursday, at the Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee. Visitation will be from 10 – 10:30 with graveside services at 12:30 p.m. at the Waverly Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Calvary Baptist Church, 8130 Lackman Rd., Lenexa, KS 66219.

ALTHEA RIEL
Althea Riel, 86, Overland Park, KS passed away Tuesday, September 18, 2007, at Kansas City, MO. Private graveside services will be at the National Cemetery, Leavenworth, KS.
Mrs. Riel was born in New Jersey. She was a grade school teacher. She was preceded in death by her husband, Theodore Riel. Survivors include two sons, Jeffrey Riel of Mission, KS and Steven Riel of Minneapolis, MN and 3 grandchildren.

Clyde E. (Dink) Fry, D.C.
Dr. Clyde E. (Dink) Fry, 74, of Shawnee, went home to be with his lord and savior Jesus Christ on September 19th after a sudden heart attack. Dink was born in Kansas City, Missouri and lived all of his life in the greater Kansas City area. He graduated from Central High School in 1952 where he played football and basketball. Clyde received his Dr. of Chiropractic degree from the Cleveland Chiropractic College in 1955. He went into private practice and turned down many offers to play professional baseball including one from the St. Louis Cardinals. Dink continued to play baseball until he was 39 and then started coaching.
Dink was a member of the Grace Christian Fellowship Church where he was an Ambassador, Usher and Greeter. He also was a member of the Young at Heart group, the Kansas Chiropractic Assoc. and worked with Fishers of Men.
He is survived by his wife, of 53 years, Florence E. Baehr Fry, a daughter, Lou Ann and husband Dr. Mark Balderston, and a granddaughter Christi and husband Danny Bartlett (We are sad that you are gone but rejoice that you are with Jesus, and we find peace in knowing we will meet with you again).
Services will be 3pm, Saturday, September 22nd at the Grace Christian Fellowship Church, 7230 Quivira Road, Shawnee. The visitation will be before the service from 2 to 3pm, Cremation.
The family suggests contributions be made to the Grace Christian Fellowship Church Academy.

Genevieve M. "Jennie" Cheatham
CHEATHAM Genevieve M. "Jennie" Cheatham, 81, of Shawnee, Kan., our loving mother, wife, grandmother and great grandmother, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, September 19, 2007. Funeral services will be 11 a.m., Saturday at the Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee, with burial in Shawnee Mission Memory Gardens. Visitation will be 10-11 a.m. Saturday, at the Chapel. Jennie was born in Kansas City, Mo. and lived in Shawnee, Kan. most of her life. She was employed by Macy's Department Store for 25 years. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Shawnee and a graduate of the Menninger Bible Course. She was also an avid volunteer for many church activities including vacation bible school and St. Mary's food kitchen. Survivors include her husband of 63 years, N. Flem Cheatham, Sr.; two sons, N. Flem Jr. and his wife, Vesta Cheatham, Bill and his wife, Karen Cheatham; a daughter, Brenda and her husband, Gregg Amos; seven grandchildren, Aaron Cheatham, Randy Cheatham, Chris Cheatham, Ashley Harms, Megan Amos, Melissa Amos and Parker Amos; and four great grandchildren. The Family would like to express their gratitude to the Sweet Life of Shawnee at Rosehill and Odyssey Hospice for the wonderful care they provided. The family suggests contributions to the Heart of America Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association or Odyssey Hospice.

Jeanne L. VanHercke
Jeanne L. VanHercke, 84, Shawnee, KS passed away Friday, September 21, 2007 at Shawnee Gardens Nursing Center, Shawnee, KS. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 AM, Monday, Sept. 24 at the St. Joseph Catholic Church; burial in the St. Joseph Cemetery. Friends may call from 5-7 PM, Sunday at the Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee, where a rosary recitation will be at 5:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions to either, St. Joseph Catholic Church, 5901 Flint, Shawnee, KS 66203 or Catholic Charities, 2220 Central, Kansas City, KS 66101.
Jeanne was born Feb. 14, 1923 in Kansas City, MO to Camiel and Mary (VanOost) Braet. In 1958, Jeanne began working part-time at the Shawnee State Bank. After 29 years she retired in 1988 as vice president. Jeanne was an active member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. She was active in St. Margaret’s Circle, Keenagers and the Altar Society at the church. She was also a past member of the Belgium-American Club.
Jeanne was preceded in death by her parents and two sisters. Survivors include her husband, Edward VanHercke, of the home; son Gary VanHercke and his wife, Angie, Lenexa, KS; daughter, Jan Soetaert and her husband, Rick, Shawnee, KS; sister, Eva VanNieuwenhuyse, Merriam, KS; five grandchildren, Denise, Kristin, Jennifer, Matt and Gina; five great grandchildren, Jacob, Matthew, Riley, Nick and Luke; and many nieces and nephews.

DOROTHY M. HARNETT
Dorothy M. Harnett, 89, Olathe, Ks passed away Sunday, Sept. 23, 2007. Services will be 10;00 A.M., Thursday, Sept. 27, 2007, at the Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee with burial at Mt. Calvary Cemetery in Kansas City, KS. Visitation Wednesday from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M.
Mrs. Harnett was born in Kansas City, MO. She was a plant manager for Wee Winnie Wearables. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Genevieve Jester. Survivors include her husband, Maurice Harnett of Olathe, KS; a son, Fred Hand of Shawnee, KS; 5 grandchildren, Harold Edward Jester, William Earl Jester, Jordon Hillary Hand, Gunnar Hauser Hand and Hayden Benjamin Hand; 5 great grandchildren.

MERLE LEROY KUEKER
Merle LeRoy Kueker, 84, Merriam, KS passed away Sunday, September 23, 2007 at Delmar Gardens of Overland Park. Funeral services will be Wednesday, Sept. 26 at the Trinity Lutheran Church; intermenty in the Resurrection Cemetery Mausoleum. Friends may call from 1-2:00 PM, Wednesday at the church. Memorial contribution may be made to either Trinity Lutheran Church, 5601 W. 62nd St., Mission, KS 66202 or the Blue Mountain Project in Jamaica, c/o Denise Jefferson, Gordon Town P.O., St. Andrew, Jamaica, West Indies.
Merle was born Oct. 8, 1922 in Sweet Springs, MO to Louis and Martha (Kurtz) Kueker. He was a veteran of the US Navy and the battle of Le Tai Gulf. On June 29, 1947 in a double weding, Merle married Betty L. Meyer and Betty’s brother Virgil married Merle,s cousin, Alleen in Sweet Springs, MO. Merle was employed with Southwestern Bell for 35 years, retiring as an engineer in 1984 and was a member of the Telephone Co. Pioneers. Merle and Betty were past members of Zion Lutheran Church for 47 years and currently are active members of Trinity Lutheran Church. He enjoyed bowling, fishing, woodworking and gardening. Merle was preceded in death by his parents, cousin and brother-in-law. Survivors include his wife of 60 years, Betty of the home; two sons, Terry Kueker and his wife, Lori, Overland Park, KS and Gregory Kueker and his wife, Lynn, Kansas City, MO; granddaughter Ashley Kittle and her husband, Dan, Jamaica; niece Carol Dana and nephew, John Meyer.

CAROLE KRISTIN JONES
C. Kristin Jones, 63, Shawnee, KS passed away Saturday, September 22, 2007 at the Overland Park Regional Medical Center. Funeral services will be 1:00 PM, Wednesday, Sept. 26 at the Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee; burial in Pleasant View Cemetery. Friends may call from 12-1:00 PM, at the chapel.
Kris was born Jan. 4, 1944 in St.Joseph, MO to Kenneth and Louise E. (Boomer) Van De Veer. She earned her BA degree in Business Administration at Emporia State University. After working at Hallmark, Kris worked at Business Mens Assurance for 25 years, retiring in 1994. She is survived by her husband, Al Jones of the home; step-daughter, Kim McCarty, Plattsburg, MO; step-son, Scott C. Jones, Prior Lake, MN; two brothers, Kenneth L. Van De Veer, Jr., The Villages, FL and Willard A. Van De Veer, Overland Park, KS; and two grandchildren, Tyler and Emma Jean Jones.

MARY CECELIA (MAY) STOCKTON
Mary C. Stockton, 95, Roeland Park, KS passed away peacefully Thursday, February 24, 2005 at Shawnee Gardens Nursing Center where she had been since January 7, 2005. A funeral mass will be held at 10 AM, Monday, February 28, 2005 at St. Pius X Catholic Church, 5601 Woodson, Mission, KS. Burial in St. John’s Cemetery, Kansas City, KS. Visitation will be from 5-7 PM at the Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee, with a rosary at 6:30 PM. The family suggests contributions to Catholic Charities Hospice.
Mary was born November 6, 1909 to Edward and Elizabeth (Richardson) Lohr. She was a former member of Blessed Sacrament in Kansas City, KS and a member of St. Pius X Catholic Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence Stockton in 1992; sister Helen Lohr; and brothers, Edward and Harry Lohr. She is survived by her son, Bill Stockton (Kathy), Shawnee, KS and daughter Helen Downing (Jim), Roeland Park, KS; and sister-in-law, Edna Lohr; five grandchildren, Michael Stockton, Amy Stockton, Jay Downing (Joyce), Jon Downing (Becky), and Anne Kemp (Michael); and four great grandchildren, Emma, Anna and Jacob Downing and Addison Kemp who lovingly called her ‘Grandma Wheels’(Arrangements, Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee 913-631-5566)

JOHN J. SYKES
John J. Sykes, Overland Park, KS passed away Thursday, February 24, 2005 at Manor Care Health Services. Funeral services will be 10:30 AM, Monday, February 28, 2005, at Holy Trinity Catholic Church. Visitation will be held Sunday, February 27, 2005 from 2-5 PM at Amos Family Chapel of Lenexa. Cremation.
John is survived by his wife Shirlee of the home, his daughter Patricia Fliginger and her husband Brent, two sons John Jr. and his wife Anne, Kevin and his wife Patricia, his sister Constance Smigla and brother Leonard Skirock, and six grandchildren.

MARILYN (MARNIE) MOHS CAMPBELL
Marnie Campbell died February 23rd, 2005 at home after a courageous battle with cancer. A celebration service will be held March 1st, 2005 at 1:30 p.m. at Village Presbyterian Church, 6641 Mission Rd. Prairie Village, KS 66208, Cremation.
Marnie was born September 12th, 1945 in Seattle, Washington to Myron C. and Betty Gaarenstroom Mohs both of whom preceded her in death. Marnie is survived by her husband Stephen J. Campbell; their son Christopher M. Campbell and his wife Rhonda and their son Cody M. Campbell born February 8th, 2005 of Chandler, AZ. Her brother Michael Mohs and his wife Jane of Dorchester, Ontario Canada and her mother-in-law Mrs. James W. Campbell of Lawrence, KS. Marnie grew up in the Shawnee Mission School District, graduating from Shawnee Mission North in 1963. She attended the University of Kansas and graduated with a B.S. Degree in Language Arts Education in 1967. She was a member of the Chi Omega Sorority. In 1983 she received her Masters Degree in Special Education with honors from the University of Kansas.
Marnie began her career as an English Instructor at Topeka west High School, where she taught for two years. She and Steve moved to Houston, Texas in 1970, while he was in the Air Force for four years. While there Marnie worked for NASA as a technical editor, particularly on air-to-ground transcripts for the Apollo 14 through Apollo 17 moon missions. She especially enjoyed training in the mock-ups of the space capsules to learn technical terms and sequencing of maneuvers.
Following their return to Prairie Village and determination that their son was profoundly deaf, Marnie worked tirelessly for children with disabilities and their families beginning with the Infant Development Center and her good friend Lee Ann Brittan. She and Steve served as co-chairs of the Parent Advisory Council for the Shawnee Mission School District from 1979-80. She assisted in the passage of legislation to create the Kansas Commission for the Deaf and Hearing Impaired and was appointed by the governor to be on the first board. From 1984-1988 she served as a grant project assistant in the Interpreter Training Program at Johnson County Community College.
Marnie began a very meaningful and extremely rewarding career working with children with disabilities in 1988 when she became the director of the Hartley Family Center at the University of Kansas Medical center. Following three years there she became coordinator of the Kansas Infant-Toddler Services for the Kansas Dept. of Health and Environment in Topeka. Beginning in 1995 and continuing to the present, she worked for the Kansas State Dept. of Education, as the Early education Program Consultant for children with disabilities from ages 3 to 5. She especially enjoyed traveling throughout the State of Kansas assisting local school districts and organizations in providing appropriate services for children. In her capacity Marnie served on many state, regional and national committees to develop initiatives and implement programs for children.
Marnie was a truly delightful and positive person, who will be greatly missed by her family, friends and colleagues.
The family wishes to extend special appreciation and thanks to Dr. Bernard F. Rice and his wonderful staff who gave Marnie excellent and compassionate care for twenty-seven years and provided her with time to be of service to others.
The family suggests contributions in Marnie’s memory be made to either The Lee Ann Brittan Infant Development Center c/o Shawnee Mission Medical Center Foundation 7315 Frontage Rd. Suite 221, Merriam, KS 66204 or to the Village Presbyterian Church Memorial Fund.

KENNETH W. ARNOLD
Kenneth W. Arnold, 73, Shawnee, KS passed away Monday, Feb. 21, 2005 at his home. Funeral services will be 11:00 AM, Thursday, Feb. 24 at the Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee. Graveside services will be 2:00 PM, Thursday at the Appanoose Cemetery, Douglas Co., KS. Friends may call from 10-11:00 AM, Thursday at the chapel. In lieu of flowers the family requests contributions to either the Kansas City Hospice, 9221 Ward Parkway, Suite 100, KCMO 64114 or the American Diabetes Assoc.1316 Parkside Blvd, Columbia, MO 65203.
Kenneth was born Feb. 6, 1932 in Marcelene, MO to John and Ada (Bunch) Arnold. He had been employed with General Motors in Fairfax, retiring in 1982. Kenneth is survived by his wife, Flavel (Little) Arnold; son, Anthony Arnold and hise wife, Grace, Shawnee, KS; two sisters, Caroline Sue Grabial, LaCyne, KS and JoAnn Franz, Kansas City, KS; two grandchildren, Melvin Arnold and David Arnold.

CIPRIANO G. (PANO) CISNEROS
Cipriano G. Cisneros, 82, Merriam, KS passed away Monday, February 21, 2005 at Shawnee Mission Medical Center. A Mass of Resurrection will be held at 10 AM, Thursday, February 24, 2005 at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Inurnment at Resurrection Cemetery. Visitation Wednesday from 6-8 PM at the Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee with a rosary recitation at 6:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to St. Joseph Catholic Church.
Cipriano is survived by his wife, Lupe Cisneros of the home; children, Rita Cisneros and Michael Cisneros, both of Merriam; sister Adella Gonzales; brother, Tino Cisneros; and three grandchildren.

D. Warren Hyde
David Warren Hyde, 65, Lenexa, KS passed away Monday, February 21, 2005 at St. Luke’s Hospital.
Born in Parsons, KS, July 8, 1939, he was one of four children of Paul W. and Eileen C. (Coursey) Hyde. Warren was a 1957 graduate of St. Patrick’s High School in Parsons, attended Rockhurst College, and served in the U.S. Army and Army Reserves. He married his high school sweetheart, Mary Elizabeth Davis, and they celebrated their 45th anniversary together on January 12, 2005.
While living in Parsons, he and his father were partners in a wholesale/retail floral business and Warren was also employed by TecTank, Inc. He was active in his church and community, and served leadership roles in numerous organizations including the Parsons Catholic School Board, Diocese of Wichita School Board, Kansas Heart Association, Kansas State Florist Association, American Academy of Florists, Parsons Chamber of Commerce, Parsons Kiwanis Club, and the National Association of Corrosion Engineers.
After joining Colombian Steel Tank in 1977, Warren and his family moved to Shawnee, KS. In 1983, he joined a steel fabrication company, Zephyr Products, Inc. of Leavenworth as sales manager. Warren advanced his career with Zephyr to become a major shareholder and Vice President of Sales.
He was a member of Good Shepherd Catholic Church, Shawnee, and was a member of the choir since 1983.
He is survived by his wife Mary Elizabeth of the home; four daughters and their spouses, Melissa and Earl Litherland of St. Francisville, LA, Kathy and Bob Phelps of Coral Springs, FL, Marilyn and Bill Ramsey of Wichita, and Nancy Hyde of Shawnee; sisters Mary Paula Feess of Parsons, KS, and Jane Hyde of Wichita, KS, brother Mark Hyde of Shawnee, KS; and eight grandchildren, Austin Litherland, Lauren and Tim Phelps, Justin, Meagan, Riley and Noah Terreau, Kyle Hyde and step-grandchild Ty Ramsey. He was preceded in death by his parents and a granddaughter, Jennifer Blevins.
Visitation and prayer service will be held Wednesday, February 23rd from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm at the Good Shepherd Catholic Church, 12800 West 75th Street, Shawnee, KS. The funeral service will be held at Good Shepherd, Thursday, February 24th at 11:30 am. Burial in Resurrection Cemetery.
Donations can be made to the Good Shepherd Catholic Church or the American Cancer Society in Warren’s memory.

ROSINA A. KNIGHT
Rosina A. Knight, 82, of Mission , KS passed away Saturday, February 19, 2005 at her home. Funeral services will be held 1:30 p.m.., Tuesday at Trinity Lutheran Church with burial at Highland Park Cemetery. Friends may call from 6-8 pm., Monday at The Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee.
Rosina was born June 9, 1922 in Sedalia, MO where she lived until 1943 when she moved to Kansas City after graduating from Smith-Cotton High School and Central Business College. She was employed by The Western Auto Co., and later worked for K.C. Tractor Co, Oliver Tractor Co. and the Pyramid Life Insurance Co., which were all located in the Kansas City area. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church and enjoyed singing in the choir. She was also a member of the Esther Circle of the Lutheran Women’s Missionary League. She is survived by her husband of 50 years, Roy Knight of the home; a sister-in-law, Betty Lee Evans of Syracuse, NY; two brothers; William C. Bergmann of Springfield, MO and Harold J. Bergmann of Sedalia, MO. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews and cousins.

EUNICE (SUE) BARTELS CUPPAGE
Eunice Cuppage, 102, passed away February 18, 2005 at Manor Care Nursing Facility in Overland Park, KS after leading a full life. A memorial service will be held at a later date in Aurora, OH she was preceded in death by her husband; Frank Edward Cuppage, three sisters and one brother.
She is survived by one brother; James Bartels of Venice, FL and three sons; Francis E. (Pete) Cuppage, M.D., of Shawnee, KS, R. Michael Cuppage of Aurora, OH and Timothy S. Cuppage of San Diego, CA.

CATHERINE O. McNELLEY
Catherine O. McNelley, 95, of Overland Park, KS, passed away, Friday, February 18, 2005 at Delmar Gardens of Overland Park. Cremation.
Mrs. McNelley was born September 30, 1909 in Paola, KS to Herbert and Beulah Rainey Smith. She was a member of the Paola United Methodist Church and had been a volunteer for the Red Cross. Her husband and best friend, John W. “Wes” McNelley, died July 17, 1999. She was also preceded in death by her parents and three brothers.

VILLA CORNWELL
Villa Cornwell, 91, Overland Park, KS passed away Thursday, Feb. 17, 2005 at The Indian Meadows Nursing Center. Graveside services will be held 10:30 AM, Tuesday, Feb 22, 2005 at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens. Memorial contributions may be sent to St. Mark’s United Methodist Church.
Mrs. Cornwell was born Sept. 22, 1913 to John and Rosetta Duncan in Scott City, Kansas. She was united in marriage on June 6, 1930 to Raymon Cornwell. She was a member of St. Mark’s United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by husband Raymon. She is survived by three daughters; Anna Westfall of OP, KS, Clara Pyles of Grain Valley, MO and Zelma Lary of KC, KS. two sons; Leroy Cornwell of Raymore, MO, and Thomas Cornwell of Lee’s Summit, MO. She also leaves behind 11 Grandchildren, 14 Great-grandchildren and 1Great-greatgrandchild.

KENNETH “KEN” JAMES MORRIS
Ken Morris, 56, Shawnee, Ks passed away Wed. Feb. 16, 2005, at Shawnee Mission Medical Center. Services will be 11:00 AM Saturday, Feb. 19, 2005 at the Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee with Visitation 6:00 to 8:00 PM, Friday at the Chapel with burial at the Oakland Cemetery, Montezuma, IN. In lieu of flowers the family request that contributions may be made to the Charity of Choice.
Ken received a BS in Chemistry from Indiana State University, Terre Haute, IN. He was a director with the KC Chapter of NAIC and V.P. of the Computer Group of NAIC, and active member of the Kansas A.N.A., and a member of St Michael and All Angeles Episcopal Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, Roger and Thelma Morris and twin sister Kathy Rauckman.
Survivors include his wife, Suzanne three daughters, Richelle Carlisle of Beverly, MA, Sara Anne and Emily Marie Morris both of the home; two brothers, Larry Morris Folsom, CA and John Morris Anderson, IN; two grandchildren Mackenzie and Bailey Carlisle and many nieces and nephews.

CLELIA MURIEL BOUCHER
Clelia M. Boucher, 85 of Shawnee, KS passed away February 16, 2005 at Shawnee Mission Medical Center. Gravesides services will be held 10:00 am. Saturday at Mt Washington Cemetery. Friends may call Friday February 18, 2005 from 6-7:30 PM at The Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee. In lieu of flowers family suggest memorial contributions be given to the Merriam Christian Church.
Clelia was born January 9, 1919 to Alfred and Helen Stroud in Kansas City, KS. She was a co-owner of Shawnee Appliance with her husband Dick from 1961-1981. She was a member of The Merriam Christian Church. She is survived by her husband Dick of the home; two daughters, Sandra Beck and Sheryl Horwedel; two sons, Alfred Strohm and Ronald Boucher; a sister Donna Norman; a brother-in-law, Robert Watson; 8 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.

LILY C. BUSH
Lily C. Bush, 89, of Shawnee, KS, passed away, Tuesday, February 15, 2005 at Garden Terrace of Overland Park. Services will be 1 p.m., Friday, February 18 at the Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee with burial in Chapel Hill memorial Gardens. Visitation will be 6 – 7 p.m., Thursday at the chapel.
Mrs. Bush was born in Kansas City, KS. She worked at Swift Meat Co. and later for Woolworth and Woolco Department Stores. She was a member of Bristol Hill United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Bush and a daughter, Ruth Venard. Survivors include a daughter, Betty Snider, of Shawnee, KS; two grandchildren, Staci Nipko and Mark Snider; three great grandchildren, Dakota William Nipko, Cheyenne Elizabeth Nipko and Chayton James Nipko.

JOYCE MYRTLE HOLTER
Joyce M. Holter, 65, Kansas City, MO was welcomed home by her heavenly father on Monday, Feb 14, 2005 at Delmar Gardens of Lenexa, KS. She was born on July 18, 1939 to Amzie and Pearl Mackes in Allentown, PA. She graduated from Govenor Miffin High School in Shillington PA and moved to Kansas City in 1962. She was a loving mother and grandmother; always willing to lend a hand to a friend, family or stranger—she always gave from her heart! She was a cleaning lady and nanny for many loving families over the years. Joyce was a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution, National Rifle Association, Docent at the Alexander Majors Museum, member of the Republican Campaign Committee and avid Rush Limbaugh fan. She is survived by her mother, Pearl Mackes, one daughter; Cynthia Sims and husband Andy Sims, two sons; Dan Holter and wife, Mary Holter, and son Dean Holter; three grandchildren; Danielle and Samantha Holter and Tyler Sims. Memorial services will be held 3 PM Monday, February 21, 2005 at the Heartland Church, 8301 Lamar. In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial contributions be made to Shepherd Center of Waldo, Hospice of Kansas; Angel Flight and the Heartland Church.

GAYLE MARIE HUNTER
Gayle Hunter, 88, Kansas City, KS passed away February 13, 2005 at Providence Medical Center. Graveside services will be at 3:00 PM, Thursday, February 17, 2005 at Antioch Cemetery. Visitation from 2-2:30 PM Thursday, at the Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee.

LESLIE W. DOBBINS
Leslie W. Dobbins, age 69, founder and CEO of Numerical Control Support, Inc died February 13th in his sleep while on a ski trip in Dillon, Colorado.
Les was born April 06, 1935 in Linn, Kansas to the late Robert E and Hazel Baker Dobbins. He graduated from East High School in Kansas City, Missouri and later worked as a machinist for Westinghouse Jet Engine Plant, Twin City Tool & Die and Growth Industries. In 1974, Les, along with his wife Mary, founded Numerical Control Support, Inc in their basement with one machine which has grown over 30 years to a 50,000 square foot facility, gaining a reputation as a premier high tech, precision manufacturer in the Midwest, serving aerospace, electronic and food industries. Les and his company have been featured in many trade publications and recognized by Fortune 500 companies for their excellence in quality, innovative technology and customer satisfaction. In 2000, former Kansas Governor Graves praised NCS’s contribution to Kansas industry.
Les met his best friend and wife of 52 years when they both worked at Parkview Drugs soda fountain. They later created an antique soda fountain in their home where they enjoyed entertaining family and friends. He was known for the best malt in Kansas City by those fortunate enough to sample his work. Les was an adventurous man who loved nature and enjoyed working outdoors, traveling, canoeing and skiing. He loved his family dearly and taught life’s most valuable lessons by quiet example.
Les was an active member of First Baptist Church of Shawnee, where he previously served as a deacon, youth leader and college-age leader. He was also a member of the Kansas Chamber of Commerce, Shawnee Chamber of Commerce and the National Association of Manufacturers. He was known throughout the Shawnee area for sponsoring 3&2 baseball for over 20 years.
Les is survived by his wife, Mary, his two sons and their wives, Les, Jr. and Loretta of Suwanee, GA; Gary and Bonnie of Louisburg, KS; his two daughters and their husbands, Pam and Guinn Curtis of Olathe, KS; Brenda and Randy Briscoe of Matthews, NC; eight grandchildren, Jennifer Clower, Chris Curtis, Joshua Briscoe, Amber Bates, Amanda Dobbins, Jennifer Curtis, Brandy Briscoe, Casey Dobbins; eight great grandchildren; three brothers, Eddie, Ernie and Bobby; two sisters, Gladys Gibson and Doloris Edwards. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother Delmar Baker, sisters Roberta Wagner and Lela Fern Dobbins.
Visitation will be 6:00 – 8:00 PM Thursday, February 17th at the First Baptist Church of Shawnee, 11400 Johnson Drive, Shawnee Kansas and a memorial celebration of his life will be held at 10:00 AM Friday, at the church. Pastors David Brown and Jim Conard will officiate. Entombment will be in Shawnee Mission Memory Gardens. Family and friends are welcomed.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Youth Fund at First Baptist Church of Shawnee, Kansas, JOA Ministries, Inc PO Box 3407, Shawnee, KS, DeSoto Youth Ministries, Inc Box 545, DeSoto, KS or the American Diabetes Association.
All who knew him will miss Les’s strong family values, clever wit and caring for others.


DANA JEAN (HUTCHINSON) RIEDEL
Dana Riedel, 49, was called home to be with the Lord after a courageous battle with cancer on Monday, February 14, 2005 at her home. Services will be at 10:00 AM, Thursday, February 17, 2005, at Overland Park Christian Church, with burial at Antioch Cemetery, Merriam, KS. Visitation will be held Wednesday, February 16, 2005 from 6-8 PM at Amos Family Chapel of Lenexa. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Animal Haven Animal Shelter, 9800 W. 67th St., Shawnee Mission, KS 66203.
Dana was a lifelong resident of Overland Park, Kansas except for attending college in Hays, Kansas where she met and married Bob. She graduated from Shawnee Mission West and Fort Hays State College with a Masters in Special Education. She was a Special Education teacher in the Shawnee Mission and Hays, KS school districts. She was presented the PTA Lifetime Achievement Award and was involved in Girls Scouts. She was loved by many including her husband Bob of the home, daughters Renee and Rachael, sons Ryan and Rusty, one grandchild Sadie, parents Merrill and Rowena Hutchinson, sister Dee Ann and brother Dean. She was adored by all nieces, nephews and many friends and students’ whose lives she touched in her 25 years of teaching.

RUTH APPLEYARD
Ruth Appleyard, 88, Overland Park, KS Passed away Fri. Feb. 11, 2005, at Overland Park Manor. Private Services At Mt. Olivet Cemetery
She is survived by her son, Dennis Appleyard and 3 granddaughters Jennifer, Kelley & Amy.

LEWIS PHILIP HAHN
Lewis Philip Hahn, 89, of Hesston, KS, formerly of Shawnee, KS, died Feb. 9 at
Schowalter Villa, Hesston, KS. Visitation to be at Shawnee United Methodist Church Feb. 12, 2:30-5:00 with service at the church Feb. 13 at 2:30. Memorials to Shawnee United Methodist.
Lewis was born Aug. 21, 1915 in Cottage Grove, IN. He graduated from Miami
Univ., Ohio, 1938. He married Arline Brewer July 7, 1943 in Washington DC. He retired from the US Weather Bureau as a river forcaster in 1975 after 38 yrs. Lewis had been active in the community, a member of Shawnee UMC, served on the Johnson Co. election board, and had been a volunteer at the National Archives. He was an avid gardener, photographer, and geneologist. He is survived by wife Arline, sons Mark, Littleton, CO and Allen, Hesston, 4 grandchildren, and sister Doris Burdsall, VA.

WALTER W. SCHULER
Walter Schuler,73, of Kansas City, KS passed away Wednesday February 9th, 2005 at his home. Services will be held Monday February 14th, at the Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee at 10:30 a.m. Friends may call Sunday the 13th from 2-4:00 p.m. at the Chapel. Burial in Leavenworth National Cemetery.
Walter was born March 19th, 1931 in Kansas City, MO to Arthur and Hazel (Collier) Schuler. He graduated from Washington High School and served in the United States Navy until 1955. Walter owned and operated a barber shop in the Turner area of KCK and also the Turner Food Store and a Barbeque and Deli and was the founder of Schuler Liquors that is still operating today. He was also a member of the Moose Lodge #1999. Walter is survived by his wife Betty; his daughter Sabrina and her husband Tim and their son Pace. His son Michael Schuler his wife Joy and their children Nicholas Schuler and Katie Laws; his great grandson Wesley Laws. He also leaves his sisters Sharon Whisler of Leavenworth and Mabel mock of Olathe.

DONALD D. FLEENOR
Donald Fleenor, 78, of Overland Park passed away Wednesday January 19th, 2005 at his residence in The Atriums of Overland Park. Services will be held Saturday January 22nd, 2005 at The Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee at 1:00 p.m. Inurnment
Will be at Silent City Cemetery, Desoto, KS following the service Saturday. The family requests donations to Old Mission United Methodist Church
Donald was born November 30th, 1926 in Scott County, KS to William and Lillian (Goertz) Fleenor. He served in the United States Merchant Marine during WWII and The US Army following the war. Donald moved to the Kansas City area in 1975 and drove for Safeway Stores until his retirement. In 1998 Donald moved with his wife Dorothy to Colorado Springs, she preceded him in death in 1999. Donald is survived by his daughters Jean Dreiling of Lawrence, KS, Elaine Moyer of Salina, KS; his sons Wayne Fleenor of Hays, KS and Lee Fleenor also of Hays. His step children James Chiga of Colorado Springs and Ann Chiga Wilson of Chicago, Ill. His sisters Emily Galyon of Phoenix, AZ and Alice Rinke of Wichita, KS; his brother Robert Fleenor of McPherson, KS. He also leaves 16 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother Orville Fleenor.

JOSEPH M. WEBER
Joseph Weber, 59, of Shawnee, KS passed away January 22, 2005 at Select Specialty Hospital. Services will be held Wednesday January 26th at 10 a.m. Friends may call the 25th from 6-8:00 p.m. at the church. Burial Pleasant View Cemetery.

NORMA JEAN “BETTY” BAXTER
Norma Jean “Betty” Baxter, 73, Shawnee, KS passed away Mon. Jan. 24, 2005, at her home. Memorial Service will be 10:00 AM, Friday, Jan. 28, 2005, at the Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee – Cremation. Visitation will be from 9:00 to 10:00 AM Friday at the Chapel. The family request no flowers and contributions may be made to the Multiple Sclerosis Society.
Betty was born in Kansas City, MO. She was a cook in the Shawnee Mission School District. She was a member of the Women of the Moose. She was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth Baxter. Survivors include three daughters, Emma Miller of Shawnee, Glennda and her husband Jerry Sease of Columbus, OH, and Dianna Baxter of Shawnee; Four sons, Kenneth C. Baxter of Shawnee, Larry and his wife Margie Baxter of Prairie Village, KS, Michael and his wife Violet Baxter of Shawnee, KS and Russell and his wife Kay Baxter of Gibson City, IL; eighteen grandchildren and four great grandchildren.


ANTHONY (TONY) VICTOR GRIMM
Anthony (Tony) Victor Grimm of Shawnee, KS, was born on June 22, 1937 in Kansas City, MO. He met his maker on January 24, 2005 at St. Joseph Medical Center. The wake services will be held at the Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee on Thursday, January 27 from 6-8 PM. Services on Friday at 1 PM at the chapel with burial at Shawnee Cemetery. The family suggests contributions to the American Heart Association. He graduated from Shawnee Mission North High School in 1955 and was in the U.S. Navy from 1955 to 1964. He graduated from the University of Kansas in 1964 with a Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering. He then worked for Honeywell as an Electrical Engineer for the past 40 years.
Survivors include his wife of 36 years, Elsie M. Grimm of Shawnee, KS; daughter, Cathleen L. Murry and her spouse Chester M. Murry of Overland Park, KS; son James A. Grimm and his spouse Melissa Grimm of Kansas City, KS; daughter Mary E. Hays and spouse Ryan Hays of Kansas City, MO; grandchildren, Roxanna Mainster, James Stuart, Cassandra Murry, Joshua Grimm, and Caleb Grimm. He is also survived by his mother Agnes Grimm, sister Carole Faltermeier, brothers Donald Grimm, Ronald Grimm, and Gary Grimm. He was preceded in death by his father Antone (Tony) Grimm and his brother Warren Grimm.

MARY O. KEPNER
Mary O. Kepner, 90, Lee’s Summit, MO passed away Tuesday, Jan 25, 2005 at John Knox Care Center, Lee’s Summit, MO. Graveside services will be 1:00 PM, Wednesday, Jan 26, 2005 at Shawnee Mission Memory Gardens. In lieu of flowers family suggests contributions to Shawnee United Methodist Church.
Mrs. Kepner is survived by her son, Carroll Kepner, a brother, M.C. Boys, and many grand grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren.

HELEN MYERS BRIGHT
Helen Myers Bright, 81, of Shawnee, KS, passed away, Tuesday, January 25, 2005 at Alterra Clare Bridge in Leawood. Funeral services will be 1 p.m., Saturday at Hope Lutheran Church with burial in Shawnee Mission Memory Gardens. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m., Friday at the Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee. The family suggests contributions to Hope Lutheran Church and School, 6308 Quivira Rd., Shawnee, KS 66216.
Mrs. Bright was born March 8, 1923 in Richmond, MO to Boyd Alfred and Blanche Lillian Roadcap Myers. She was the Valedictorian of her graduating class at Hardin, MO High School. She was a member of Hope Lutheran Church. She married Charles A. Bright on January 24, 1943 and he survives at the home. Additional survivors include a daughter, Paula Anderson, of Merriam, KS; a son, Ken Bright, Olathe, KS; four grandchildren, Kimberly Marie DeLaughder, Jessica Marie Bright, Elizabeth Dianne Hayden and Nathanael David Anderson and four great grandchildren.

PHILIP W. TRUE
Philip W. True, 84, of Prairie Village, KS, passed away, Thursday, January 27, 2005 at St. Joseph Health Center. Memorial services will be 3 p.m., Monday, January 31, at Prairie Baptist Church, 7416 Roe Avenue, Prairie Village, KS 66208. Visitation will be 3 – 5 p.m., Sunday at the Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to Prairie Baptist Church.
Mr. True was born in Carnegie, OK. He was an Army Veteran of WWII. He was a District Engineer for Southwestern Bell and retired after over 30 years of service. He had been an active member of Prairie Baptist Church since 1956 and also had served six years on the Mission City Council. He was a very creative person and enjoyed writing poetry, telling stories, wood carving, painting and painting portraits. Survivors include his wife, Evelyn M. True, of the home; a daughter, Jean Michelson and her husband, Paul, of Huntington, IN; two sons, Donald True and his wife, Judy, Austin, TX and Bill True and his wife Cheryl, Overland Park, KS; five grandchildren, David Michelson and his wife, Bethany, Oxford, England, Paul-Philip “Paco” Michelson, Huntington, IN, Megan True, Nanging, China, Emily True, Overland Park, KS and Ann True, Austin, TX; two great grandchildren, Simeon and Joel Michelson, Oxford, England and two brothers, John True, Herington, KS and Raymond True, Gladstone, MO. Philip was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend. His humor, laughter and love will be missed by everyone.

ROBERT A. KAKERT
Robert A. Kakert, 72, of Lenexa, KS passed away Friday, Jan 28, 2005 at St. Joseph Medical Center. Visitation will be held Sunday, Jan. 30, 2005 at the Amos Chapel of Shawnee from 3-5 PM. A visitation will be held Tue. Feb. 1, 2005 at Runge Funeral Home from 10-12 PM. Graveside services following at Davenport Memorial Park Cemetery, Davenport, IA. Family suggests memorial contribution be given to the American Cancer Society.
Robert was born Oct. 18, 1932 to Clarence and Hilda Kakert in Davenport, IA. He was an Army veteran of the Korean Conflict. Robert work for AT@T for 33 years as a Project Manager until his retirement in 1986.
Robert is survived by his wife Judy of 44 years of the home; one son, Jay, 2 nephews and 2 nieces. He is preceded in death by one son, Rob, and his sister Marilyn.

RUSSELL E. DEAN
Russell E. Dean, 81, Lenexa, KS, went to be with his Heavenly Father on January 28, 2005 surrounded by his loving family in the home that he shared with his wife of 52 years, Jacqueline Dean. Russ, as he was fondly known by all, who knew and loved him, passed away at home peacefully after a brave and gallant battle with a very long and taxing illness.
Russell was born on August 3, 1923 in St. Louis, Missouri to John M. and Jane (Taylor) Dean. Russ was a U.S. Navy WWII veteran where he proudly served his country on the USS South Dakota and the USS Washington as a Yeoman 2nd Class and Chaplain’s Aid.
Russ moved his family from St. Louis in 1959 to work for Gould Battery and in 1965 fulfilled his dream by owning and operating Midwest Battery. He had the time of his life working side by side with his sons until his retirement in 1983.
Russ was preceded in death by his parents, brother, John Dean and grandson, Christopher Dean.
Russ is survived by his wife, Jacqueline; seven sons, John Dean and wife, Melissa, Merriam, KS; Michael Dean and wife, Mary, Bucyrus, KS; James Dean and wife, Candy, Olathe, KS; Thomas Dean and wife, Michelle, Fairway, KS; Robert Dean and wife, Belinda, Highland, CA; Timothy Dean and wife, Jeannine, Cape Girardeau, MO; Patrick Dean and wife, Kay, Overland Park, KS; thirteen grandchildren, four step-grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren. Also surviving are sisters, Pat Gastorf, St. Louis; Margaret Huber and husband, Bill, St. Louis and many extended family and friends.
Russ was a loving husband, father, brother and grandfather. He was a man of the highest integrity. He believed in hard work, making an honest dollar and most importantly, taking care of his family. His contributions to his country, fellow man and family are treasures that will be cherished forever.
A celebration of Russ’s life will be held on February 1, 2005, 10:00 am at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Lenexa, KS. Visitation will be held Monday, January 31, 2005 from 6-8 pm at the Amos Family Chapel of Lenexa. The Rosary will be at 7:00.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Catholic Community Hospice of Catholic Charities. The family is extremely grateful to this wonderful and caring organization.

MARIE LOUISE “BUMMA” VAN MEERHAEGHE
Marie Louise “Bumma” VanMeerhaeghe, 84, Overland Park, KS passed away Monday, Jan. 31, 2005 at the Indian Creek Nursing Center, Overland Park, KS. Funeral Mass will be 11:00 AM, Friday, at the Good Shepherd Catholic Church; burial in the Shawnee Mission Memory Gardens. Friends may call from 6-8 PM, Thursday at the Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee where the Rosary will be prayed at 7:30 PM. Memorial contributions may be to the Good Shepherd Catholic Church, 12800 W. 75th Street, Shawnee, KS 66216.
Mrs. VanMeerhaeghe was born Sept. 10, 1920 in Berchem, West Flander, Belgium. She moved to the Johnson County area with her family in 1956. Marie was a member of the Belgium Club and the Flemish American Club in Chicago and Shawnee. She was preceded in death by her husband, Andre G. VanMeerhaeghe, April 12, 1991. Survivors include her son, Andre R. and his wife, Fran, Van Meerhaeghe, Olathe, KS; five grandchildren, Andre L. (Dana) VanMeerhaeghe, Philip (Betty Jo) VanMeerhaeghe, all of Shawnee, KS, Yvonne (Todd) Wallen, Germany, Monique VanMeerhaeghe, Kansas City, MO and Nichole Handy, Olathe, KS; and ten great grandchildren.


JAMES DELBERT LANGE I
James Lange, 67. of Kansas City, KS passed away February 1st, 2005 at Specialty Hospital of Overland Park. Services will be held Friday February 4th, 2005 at the Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee at 10:00 a.m. Friends may call Thursday the 3rd, from 6-8:00 p.m. at the chapel. In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations to Crest Bible Church.
Jim was born July 17th, 1937 in Kansas City, KS to George and Ruth (Marrow) Lange. He attended Rosedale High School and worked repairing televisions eventually owning and operating Jim’s TV Shop in Rosedale. He married Beverly Beals Fain September 7th, 1963 and they made their home in Kansas City, KS. Jim also worked for Interstate Bakeries until his retirement in 1987. He was a member of Crest Bible Church. Jim is survived by his wife Beverly. His children Kathy Fain of Raymore, MO, Teresa Hilgardner of Kansas City, KS, Jamie Males and her husband Jon of Shawnee, James D. Lange II and his wife Sandy of Shawnee. He also leaves seven grandchildren Tommy, Teryn, Marc, Josh, Alex, Ethan and Gavin. He is survived by his sisters Betty Caster of Shawnee and Thelma King of Kansas City, KS as well as a brother Jack Lange of Kansas City, KS. He was preceded in death by his parents; his sisters Lula Bell, Ovena Meierhoffer, and Delores Craft and a brother Arthur Lange.

BETTY IRMEN
Betty Irmen passed way in her sleep on January 31, 2005. Funeral mass will be 11:00 AM, Saturday, Feb. 5 at St. Pius X Catholic Church; burial in the Resurrection Cemetery. Friends may call from 10-11 AM, Saturday at the Church. In lieu of flowers the family requests contributions to either, St. Pius X Catholic Church, 5601 Woodson, Mission, KS 66202 or HospiceCare of Kansas, 15239 W. 95th St., Lenexa, KS 66219.
Betty was born on May 1, 1920 and grew up in the small town of Salem, Nebraska. She became an accomplished pianist at an early age and was blessed with the ability to play music by ear. She happily shared this special gift with others throughout her life, even during her final years.
Betty was valedictorian of her high school class, and after graduation attended Chillicothe Business College in Chillicothe, MO. It was there that she met the love of her life, Bill. They married on August 14, 1943, and after Bill’s service in World War II, Betty and Bill established their home in the Kansas City area. After several years of working in downtown Kansas City, Betty became a full-time mom and homemaker in Mission, KS upon the birth of her two children- Doug in 1947 and Nancy in 1950.
Betty served her community as a member and officer of her children’s PTA, her ladies Circle and Women’s Club at St. Pius X Church, as cub scout and girl scout den mother, and as piano teacher to countless children. Throughout her life, Betty’s special gift to the world was her gentle spirit, her genuine kindness and good wishes for others, and her humility. Betty never put others down to feel good about herself. She believed in each person’s essential worth and goodness, no matter their wealth or social standing. Always sharply dressed, Betty had a wonderful sense of humor, and taught her children and grandchildren the joy of laughing out loud. Even at the end, Betty couldn’t help but bring herself to share the glow of her beautiful and loving smile that her family and friends will cherish in her memory.
Betty was preceded in death by her parents, Martha and Arthur Klima, sister Virginia Whitney, and her beloved husband, Bill. She is survived by her daughter, Nancy and her husband Jim Schumm; her son, Doug and his wife Monique; by grandchildren Andy, Audrey and Derek Schumm, Sara Irmen and Anne Close and her husband Troy; sisters, Marjorie Weber and Bonnie Haynes; many nieces and nephews; devoted and loving staff at Mission Springs Assisted Living; and by her constant , faithful and protective companion in her final years, her cat Ebony.

HELINA L. CAMPBELL
Helina L. Campbell, 84, Shawnee, KS passed away February 1, 2005 at Sharon Lane Nursing Center. Cremation, private family services. Survivors include sons, Phillip Campbell and William Campbell.

SCOTT MICHAEL BOND
Scott Michael Bond, 41, Overland Park, KS passed away Saturday, Feb. 5, 2005 at the St. Luke’s Hospital, Kansas City, MO. Funeral services will be 7:00 PM, Tuesday, Feb. 8 at the Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee. Friends may call from 6-7 PM, Tuesday at the chapel. In lieu of flowers the family requests contributions to the Shawnee Mission Baptist Temple Building Fund, 12230 W. 75th ST., Shawnee, KS 66216.
Scott was born Oct. 15, 1963 in Kansas City, KS. He enjoyed playing chess and was once a member of the United States Chess Federation. Scott was also a member of the Shawnee Mission Baptist Temple. He was preceded in death by his father, Michael Ray Bond. Survivors include his mother and step-father, Shirley and Daniel Bowers, Shawnee, KS; step-mother, Judy Bond, Roeland Park, KS; grandparents, William and Rosemary Cusintz, Neosho Rapids, KS; uncle and aunt, Henry and Betty Dahlin, Shawnee, KS and many cousins.

William Wagner
William Robert Wagner was born on February 20, 1959 in Peoria, IL and died January 10, 2008. Survivors include his loving wife Susan and his daughters Ashley and Karissa. Bill is also survived by his parents, Robert and Jo Ann of Raymore; siblings Lynn (John) Coxon of Dallas, Margaret of Lenexa, and Richard (Peggy) of Morris Plains, NJ; nieces and nephews Shelby, Mike, and Robbie Coxon, and Kristin Wagner; and great-niece Haley.
Bill expressed his creative side in many ways including stained glass, leather and woodworking, and years of designing and installing window treatments.
A generous and giving spirit led Bill to be involved in numerous activities helping others. He received his Eagle Scout Award and continued helping with scouts as a leader. Other youth involvements included being a referee, umpire and coach for various sports. With both girls involved in band, Bill was an active member of the Shawnee Mission North band board. He was responsible for refurbishing a trailer for the marching band to take uniforms to competitions.
God played a vital role in Bill's life. Whether he was on a missions trip to India, teaching Bible classes, singing in the choir, leading Divorce Care Classes, participating in puppet ministry, or helping others in any way possible, God's light was shining bright.
After 20 years of installing window treatments, Bill recently became head custodian at Mission Valley Middle School in the Shawnee Mission School District. There he made an impact on the lives of both children and teachers with his high standards and commitment. A major project that Bill was working on was the cleanup and reconstruction of the water pond as well as re-establishing the neglected garden areas around the school.
The family requests no flowers and suggests memorials be given to the Mission Valley Middle School Campus Beautification Fund (“The Green Team”) or Wayside Waifs.
Visitation will be held on Monday, January 14, 2008 from 6-7 p.m. at the Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee , 10901 Johnson Drive. Memorial service will follow at 7 p.m. at the Chapel.
Bill was loved by many and will be missed by all, but we take comfort knowing that he is now at peace in the safety of his Father’s arms.

William Sutton
William Louis Sutton, 68, Mission, KS passed away Thursday, Jan. 3, 2008 at his home. Memorial services will be 11:00 AM, Tuesday, Jan. 8 at the Trinity Lutheran Church. Friends may call from 10-11:00 AM, Tuesday at the church. Inurnment will be 9:00 AM, Tuesday at the Leavenworth National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions to either Trinity Lutheran Church 5601 W. 62nd Street, Mission, KS 66202 or World Vision, International Office, 800 West Chestnut Ave., Monrovia, CA 91016-3198.
William was born September 26, 1939 in Cape Girardeau, MO to William C. and Louis Ellen (Tanner) Sutton. He lived in Sikeston, MO until moving to Kansas City in 1962. After graduating from Sikeston High School, he joined the Army in 1957, went to Army Security School for six months to become a Morse Interceptor and was discharged in 1962. William was an insurance investigator before going to work for the Union Pacific Railroad as an engineer, retiring in 1999.
William was preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include his wife of 29 years, Ruth Sutton; son, Bill Sutton, Humble, TX; daughter, Vickie Fogg and husband, Dave, Pierce, CO; their mother, Judy Santner; two step-daughters, Laura Pyeatt and her husband, Marty, Eudora, KS and Linda Watson and her husband, Chris, New Knoxville, OH; seven grandchildren, Morgan, Bryson and Dawson Fogg, Chad and Brooke Pyeatte and Andrea and Felicia Watson; two brothers, Hugh Moose, Palm Springs, CA and Gordon Jines, Sikeston, MO; two sisters, Ellen Murphy and husband, Dean, Jefferson City, MO and Betty Jane Stewart, Sikeston, MO; also nieces, aunt, cousins and many dear friends.

William Semrau
William Alexander Semrau, infant son of Nicholas and Courtney passed away Dec. 18, 2007. Graveside services will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 22, 2007 at Resurrection Cemetery. Visitation will be 6:30-8:00 p.m. Friday, Dec. 21, 2007 at the chapel.

William "Bill" Goode
William J. Goode, 62, of Shawnee, KS, passed away, Wednesday, November 21, 2007 at St. Joseph Health Center. A Requiem Mass will be 11 a.m., Monday at St. Vincent DePaul Catholic Church with burial in resurrection Cemetery. Visitation will be 2 – 5 p.m., Sunday at the Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee where the Rosary will be prayed at 3 p.m. The family suggests contributions to St. Vincent DePaul Church and School or Sister Servants of Mary.
Bill was born in Kansas City, Ks and was a life long Shawnee resident. He was a partner with Goode Brothers Asphalt Construction. He was a member of St. Vincent DePaul Catholic Church. Survivors include six brothers, Frank C. Goode, Shawnee, KS, Robert L. Goode, Louisburg, KS, Fredrick J. Goode, Shawnee, KS, Donald E. Goode, Shawnee, KS, Daniel E. Goode, Shawnee, KS and James A. Goode, Overland Park, KS and four sisters, Jeanette T. Goode, Shawnee, KS, Margaret A. Sweeney, Overland Park, KS, Mary Jo Donnici, Kansas City, MO and Geraldine R. Gadwood, Shawnee, KS and he will be missed by all of his nieces and nephews.

Wilbur Unruh
Wilbur Victor Unruh died on January 1, 2008. Bill was born to Sara Penner Unruh and John G. Unruh in Buhler, Kan., in 1915. Bill graduated from Bethel College in 1939 with a degree in Mathematics. He earned a master's degree from KSU while teaching Army soldiers electronics. Bill earned his EdD from KU in 1959. Bill began his teaching career in Lehigh and quickly took a job with Shawnee Mission Schools in 1944. He taught high school mathematics and coached football, basketball, and track. When he and another teacher started the Pep Club at Shawnee Mission North, the students gave him the nickname "Wild Bill". In 1955, Bill opened Hocker Grove Junior High as the first principal. In 1993, he was inducted into the Kansas Teachers Hall of Fame. Bill was also a founding member and the first president of the Johnson County Credit Union. Bill married Ada Kathryn Ruth on May 29, 1941. They had two children: Ruth Ann and David Unruh. Bill is survived by his wife of 66 years, his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at Kingswood Manor, 10000 Wornall Road, Kansas City, Mo., on Saturday, January 5, at 3 p.m. The family requests that memorials be given to Old Mission Methodist Church, where the couple worshiped for many years.

Vincent Smiley
Vincent Smiley 85, Overland Park, KS passed away on December 17, 2007. Funeral Mass will be 11:00 AM Friday, December 21, 2007 at Queen of the Holy Rosary Catholic Church Overland Park. Burial in the Resurrection Cemetery of Lenexa. Friends may call from 10:00 to 11:00 AM Friday at the church. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Queen of the Holy Rosary Church or to City Union Mission. Vince was born on September 30, 1922 in Kansas City, MO. He was a highly decorated Naval Aviator in WWII receiving the Navy Cross, the Distinguished Flying Cross, and two Air Medals. He and his family owned the A.E. Smiley Electrical Company in Kansas City for decades, responsible for wiring some of the city’s most prestigious buildings. He was one of the longest standing members of the IBEW, an active member of Queen of the Holy Rosary Parish for over 50 years, volunteer at the food kitchen in Kansas City, KS, Knights of Columbus, and the American Naval Aviators. But it wasn’t all work – Vince was also an avid golfer. He is survived by his wife Rosemary, his six children, Rick, Cheri, Tish, Tom, Peggy and Mary, eleven grand children, three great grand children, his brother Art and his sister Mary.

Velma Fullerton
Velma Marjorie Fullerton, beloved mother, nana, great nana and auntie, 87, Shawnee, KS (formerly of Wichita, KS were she resided for 50+ years) passed away Monday, Dec. 10, 2007 at the Sunrise Assisted Living, Lenexa, KS. Funeral services will be 1:00 PM, Saturday, Dec. 15 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Later Day Saints 7011 E. 13th Street, Wichita, KS. Visitation will be from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm prior to the funeral; burial in the Old Mission Cemetery. Visitation in Shawnee, KS. will be 4-8 PM, Thursday, Dec. 13 at the Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee. Located at 10901 Johnson Drive, Shawnee, KS. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions to either the Salvation Army, Wichita, KS or Special Olympics of Kansas, 5280 Foxridge Dr., Mission, KS 66202.
Mrs. Fullerton was born Feb. 1, 1920 outside the township of Jacksonville, MO to Willis M. and Emma L. (Compton) Christy. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Later Day Saints and held many leadership positions in the women’s and youth’s organizations. Velma was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth Fullerton, two brothers, Orville and Hollis Christy, two sisters, Gladys Gardenhire and Norma Montayne. Survivors include her son, Ernie Fullerton and wife, Jeane, Andover, KS; daughter, Rhonda Evans and husband, Larry, Shawnee, KS; two sisters, Geneva Green, Macon, MO and Naomi Avanell Babson, Clarksville, AR; five grandchildren, Lance Fullerton and wife, Trish, Clint Fullerton, Dan Fullerton and wife, Brandi, Christy Gibson and husband, James, Amy Hunt and husband, Corey; and nine great grandchildren, Michael Fullerton and wife, Lisa, Logan Fullerton, Chelsea Fullerton, Ryan Fullerton, Nathan Fullerton, Jordan Fullerton, Parker Hunt, Colton Gibson, Tayton Gibson. She is also survived by several dear nieces, nephews, cousins and countless friends. Velma spent most of her life providing service for friends, family and others.

Timothy Thurber
Timothy Norris Thurber, 45, Shawnee, KS passed away Sunday, December 16, 2007 at his home. Memorial services will be 2:00 PM, Saturday, Dec. 22 at the Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee. Friends may call from 1-2 PM, Saturday at the chapel.
Timothy was born January 16, 1962 in Lansing, MI to Robert and Arletha (Allen) Thurber. He was employed at LSI Midwest Lighting and was a member of the IBEW. Timothy is survived by his wife, Brenda (Greve) Thurber of the home; three sons and their spouses, Jeffrey (Jennifer) Thurber, Shawnee, KS, Justin (Vanessa) Thurber, Havelock, NC and Jared (Hollie) Thurber, Olathe, KS; two brothers, Lester Thurber, Texas and Tom Thurber, Wichita, KS; he was Papa to five granddaughters, Lilly, Emily, Taylor, Jordan and Dakota; He was also survived by nieces, nephews and many other friends and family. Tim was a great husband, father and grandfather who loved his family very much. His sons and granddaughters were his life.

Dr. Thomas Wright
Thomas B. Wright, D.C., 77, of Merriam, KS, passed away, Tuesday, December 11, 2007 at Overland Park Regional Medical Center. Memorial services will be 4 p.m., Saturday at the Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee. Visitation will be from 3 – 4 p.m., Saturday. The family suggests contributions to the Dr. Tom Wright Memorial Scholarship Fund, C/O SORSI, Sacro Occipital Research Society International, PO Box 24361, Overland Park, KS 66283 or Cleveland Chiropractic College.
Dr. Wright was born in Bartlesville, OK and grew up in Kansas City, KS. He was a graduate of Rosedale High School. He attended Baker University and then graduated from Cleveland Chiropractic College in 1953 and began a career of 54 years as a Chiropractic Physician. He began studying Sacro Occipital Technique (SOT) in 1954. After one SOT Chiropractic adjustment, he was cured of the constant headaches which he had for 10 years. Therefore began his journey of studying SOT under the founder and developer of SOT, Dr. Major B. DeJarnette. He taught SOT for over 30 years and started the SOT course at Cleveland Chiropractic College.
He is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Mary Lou Wright; two daughters, Dr. Kim Shara (Dr Mike Shara) and Terri Hatfield (Mike Hatfield); grandchildren, Ashley Mahoney (Mike Mahoney), Tommy and JJ Shara, Amanda and John Hatfield; great granddaughter, Hailey Mahoney and many nieces, nephews, patients and friends.

Thomas Ryan
Thomas M. Ryan, 87, Shawnee, Kansas passed away Friday, December 28, 2007 at Sunrise Assisted Living in Lenexa, Kansas. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m. Thursday, January 3, 2008 at St Joseph Catholic Church, with burial in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Kansas City , Missouri. Visitation will be 6:00-8:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 2, 2008, at the Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee, located at 10901 Johnson Drive, Shawnee, Kansas where the rosary will be prayed at 6:00 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to American Legion Post # 327, 6521 Nieman Road, Shawnee, Kansas 66203 or Hospice care of Kansas, 15329 West 95th St, Lenexa, Kansas, 66219.
Tom was born October 30, 1920 in Kansas City, Kansas to William J. and Nora Ryan, and moved to Shawnee in 1925. Tom was employed as a jeweler in the Kansas City area for 37 years until his retirement in 1985. Tom was a WWII veteran and a member of the American Legion Post #327 of Shawnee. He was an avid golfer who loved to play the game, travel, and spend time with his friends from the American Legion. Tom was preceded in death by his parents, brother Bill Ryan and his wife of 39 years Mary G. Ryan. He is survived by two daughters; Michele (Ed) Zook, Olathe, Kansas, and Karel (Dale) Young, Lenexa, Kansas; three grandchildren; Matt (Emily) Young, Des Moines, Iowa, Lauren Young, Lenexa, Kansas, and Calen Young, Lenexa, Kansas.

Tari Rieke Gonzales
Teresa Gonzales, 43, of Kansas City, MO, passed away, Saturday, Jan. 19, 2008 at the Kansas City Hospice House. Funeral services will be 6 p.m., Thursday at the Amos Family chapel of Shawnee. Visitation will be 4 – 6 p.m., Thursday. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to the Kansas City Hospice House.
Teresa was born in Kansas City, KS and graduated from SMNW in 1982. She is survived by her husband, Michael Gonzales; her children, Erica Argie, Briana Magdaleno and Dylan Bruno; her parents, Leon and GeGe Rieke; a sister, Leona Young and a brother, Derrick Rieke.

Stanley Throckmorton
Stanley Throckmorton, 87, passed away unexpectedly on December 18th, 2007. Stan was born on April 2, 1920, in Tracy, MO. He married the love of his life, Viola Strow in June, 1948. Stan was a WWII veteran and was employed by the Army Ammunitions Plant in Parsons, KS for 36 years. He was also elected as Secretary-Treasurer of OCAW Union #508 in 1967. Stan served as a school crossing-guard in Overland Park for ten years. Stan and Vi were members of the First Assembly of God Church in Parsons, KS for 50 years, and were active in the Overland Park Assembly of God Church after moving to Johnson County, KS in 1991. Stan is preceded in death by his son, Mark Throckmorton, brother, Lloyd Throckmorton, sister, Virgilene Buckler, and parents Byrum and Birdie Throckmorton. Stan is survived by his wife, Viola Throckmorton, daughter and son and law, Sherri and Dan Robeson of Leawood, and daughter in law, Kim Throckmorton of Overland Park. He also has six grandchildren and two great-grandsons. The most important things in Stan’s life were his love of family and God. He was also a fan of Mizzou and Platte County football, and an avid gardener. He will be remembered as a kind and happy man, who had never met a stranger. Services will be held Friday at 2:30 p.m. at Leavenworth National Cemetery.

Ruth Anthony
Ruth Isabelle Anthony, 90, Shawnee, KS passed away Monday, Dec. 24, 2007. Funeral services will be 1:00 p.m., Friday, at the Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee; burial in the Shawnee Mission Memory Gardens. Friends may call from 12-1:00 p.m., Friday at the chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may go to either the Countyside Christian Church Ladies Kitchen, 6101 Nall Ave, Mission, KS 66202 or the Disabled American Veterans.
Ruth was born Sept. 19, 1917 near Fairfax, MO to John and Eelzena May (Nauman) Gorman. On June 16, 1949 she married Carl Anthony. Prior to being a homemaker, Ruth worked as a teletype operator for TWA. She was a member of the Eastern Star Beatrice Chapter. Ruth was preceded in death by her husband, Carl Anthony on March 11, 2007. She is survived by many nieces, nephews, family and friends. A special appreciation to the staff of Sweet Life of Shawnee.

Ruby Cribbs
Ruby E. (Chilcote) Cribbs, 87, of Overland Park, Ks., passed away December 30, 2007, at the Overland Park Regional Medical Center.
Ruby was born April 7, 1920 in Independence, KS. to Jacob Eugene and Bessie Mae Chilcote. Ruby was a homemaker, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She was a seamstress all her life and did home decorating. She was married to William H. Cribbs, June 2, 1940. To this union 3 children were born, Elizabeth A. Dyer, Phyllis E. Yost and Harold E. Cribbs.
Preceded in death by her parents, 3 brothers, 1 sister, 1 daughter, and 1 grandson. Survivors are her husband of the home, daughter Phyllis, son Harold, sister Betty Sue Rhodes, 9 grandchildren & 5 great grandchildren & numerous family members. A memorial service will be held at Colonial Church of Prairie Village 7039 Mission Rd., Prairie Village, KS., 10:00 AM, Saturday, January 19, 2008. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions to the American Cancer Society or the memorial fund of Colonial Church in Ruby's name.

Ruby Connor
Ruby W. Connor, 95, of Cape Girardeau, MO, passed away Tuesday January 22, 2008, at the Ratliff Care Center in Cape Girardeau. Graveside services will be 2:00 P.M. Friday January 25, 2008 at the Pleasant View Cemetery, Shawnee, Kansas. The family suggests contributions to Centenary United Methodist Church Cape Girardeau, MO 63701. Ruby was born August 20, 1912 in Mooreland, Oklahoma. She was a member of the Eastern Star, Queen Esther Chapter, Woodward, Oklahoma. She married Vincent E. Connor on December 13, 1941, he preceded her in death November 21, 1996. Survivors include 6 nieces and nephews.

Robert Paul Meiers
Robert Paul Meiers, 86, of Lake View Village in Lenexa. KS; passed away on Sunday, December 30, 2008. Memorial mass will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, January 2, 2007 at Holy Trinity Catholic Church. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Holy Trinity Catholic Church 13520 W. 92nd Street, Lenexa, KS; 66215.
Mr. Meiers was preceded in death by his parent’s Florence Fern and George H. Meiers, and by Margaret Mary his beloved wife of 58 years. He is survived by three sons, Paul (Linda) Meiers, Phil (Julie) Meiers, George (Carrie) Meiers, six grandchildren, John, Mary (McBride), Sara (Hilliard), Ben, Margaret, and Jessica, and six great grand children.
Bob was born in Pittsburg, KS; on October 5, 1921. He attended public schools thru High School. Bob first worked at the United States Naval Shipyard where he served an apprenticeship as a Marine Pipefitter. After a short stint in the United States Army where he attained the rank of corporal, he opted to take advantage of the G I Bill and he earned the degree of Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering. Bob went to work immediately following graduating college for Black and Veatch consulting Engineers retiring after 37 years in 1988. Mr. Meiers is also a 3rd degree member of the Knights of Columbus.

Robert Jones
Bob Jones, 69, of Merriam, KS, passed away, Dec. 18, 2007. Services will be 11 a.m., Sat. at the Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee. Visitation will be 10 – 11 a.m., prior to the service.
Bob was born in Kansas City, MO. He was a Navy Veteran, a police officer and in the motorcycle business for over 40 years. He was preceded in death by a son Mark Allen Jones. Survivors include his wife, Karla Jones; daughter, Dee Elder; son, David Eugene Jones; a sister Vickie Johnson; brothers, David Jones, Britton Jones and Griffin Jones and a grandson, Scott Allen Franklin.

Rock (Robert) Michael Amidei
Rock Amidei, 56, Shawnee, Kansas, passed away December 22, 2007 at his home. Visitation will be 6-8:00 p.m. Thursday, December 27, 2007 at The Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee. Services will be 10:00 a.m. Friday, December 28, 2007 at the chapel. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Sids Resources Inc. Western Region office 4051 Broadway, Kansas City, Missouri 64111.
Rock was born in Macon, Missouri on September 24, 1954 to Madalena and Bill Amidei. He was the youngest of four children. He played many sports during his childhood. He excelled in baseball getting the opportunity to play for what is now Truman State University in Kirksville, Missouri. Rock received a degree in Political Science. Rock was preceded in death by his daughter Madelana Jean and his parents. Survivors include his wife of 28 years Debbbie, two sons Bill, Shawnee, KS; Drew and future daughter in law Kelly Roth; Shawnee, KS; two brothers Bill Amidei, Bonners Ferry, ID; and Joe Amidei, San Diego, CA; and one sister Mary Lou Amidei, Lewiston, ID;

Raymond L. Beedle
Raymond L. Beedle, 92, Kansas City, Missouri, passed away on Tuesday, January 8, 2008. Visitation will be 2-4 p.m., Thursday, January 10, 2008, at The Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee. Raymond was born in Ravenwood, Missouri, the son of Howard J. and Ola E. Beedle. Mr. Beedle graduated from Northwest Missouri State Teachers College with B.S. and A.B. degrees. He was a certified Public Accountant and co-owner of Francis A. Wright and Company, a Certified Public Accounting firm, when he retired in 1980. During life, Raymond was an avid hunter and skeet shooter. Upon retirement, he became an accomplished golfer with five holes-in-one with the last hole-in-one occurring just days before his 90th birthday. Raymond was preceded in death by his wife of 53 years Joann Carver Beedle. He is survived by two daughters, Sue Ann Childers and husband David A., of Ozark, Missouri; grandchildren, Matthew and Benjamin, Ellen Carver Beedle, and husband Bruce N. Diel of Overland Park, Kansas; grandchildren, Caitlin and Erin. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Red Cross or the charity of your choice

Randall J. Franek
Randy Franek, 61, Overland Park, KS, Passed away Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2007 at home. Memorial Services will be 1:00 p.m. Saturday Dec. 15, 2007 at the Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee. In lieu of flowers Memorial Contributions may be made to Olathe Hospice 20333 W. 151st. Street Olathe, KS 66201.
Randy was preceded in death by his parents Roy and Margaret Franek. Survivors include his wife Jane of the home, step daughter Michele (Kurt) Taylor, Lenexa, KS, two step sons Jeff (Liz) Corder, Overland Park, KS, Keith (Adriana) Corder, Greenville, NC, sister Nicki (John) Moore, San Antonio, niece Andrea Moore, Atlanta, GA, and eight step grandchildren, and Miss Kitty and Miss Pepper, his furry children. Randy is a Master Mason, Grand Lodge of Texas, Dallas, 32nd degree, Scottish Rite Valley of Dallas, Hella Shriners Temple of Garland, Texas, and the Royal Order of Jesters, Dallas.

Joy O. Barnett
Joy O. Barnett, 89, Shawnee, KS passed away Friday, December 14, 2007 at the Shawnee Gardens Nursing Center. Funeral services will be 2:00 PM, Tuesday, Dec. 18 at Lenexa Christian Center; burial in the Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens. Friends may call from 10-12 PM, Tuesday at Church. Memorial contributions may be made to the Lenexa Christian Center 180 Youth Ministry, 17500 W. 87th Street, Lenexa, KS 66219.
Joy was a native of Oklahoma. She was a member of the Lenexa Christian Center, International Grapho-Analyst Society and was an ordained minister with the Assembly of God Church in Kansas. Joy was preceded in death by her husband, Reverend H.W. Barnett, father and mother, Joseph Augustus and Ollie (Wolford) Graves. Survivors include her daughter, Vickie Cackler and her husband, James, Tonganoxie, KS; son, Rev. Tommy Barnett and his wife, Marja, Phoenix, AZ; six grandchildren, two step-grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren and three step-great grandchildren.

Opendra (Bill) Narayan, D.V.M., Ph.D
Opendra (Bill) Narayan, 71, of Shawnee, KS, passed away, Monday, December 24, 2007 at KU Medical Center. Visitation will be 5 – 8 p.m., Friday at the Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee. The family suggests contributions to:
Doctors without Borders
P.O. Box 5023
Hagerstown, MD 21741.
Bill was born in Essequibo, Guyana. He was a Distinguished Professor and Chairman, Department of Microbiology, Molecular Genetics and Immunology at the University of Kansas Medical Center School of Medicine since 1993. He previously had been a Director of Retrovirus Biology Laboratories, Division of Comparative Medicine at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in Baltimore, MD. He is survived by his wife, Moonie Narayan; son, Euan (Michelle) Narayan, Shawnee, KS; daughters, Brinda (Eric) Narayan-Wold, Eugene, OR and Allaina (Glenn) Mackay, Shawnee, KS; brothers, Jack Narayan and Robin Narayan; sisters, Paddy Naraine, Jassy Narayan and Kay Singh; grandchildren, Alec, Garrett, Conner, Aaron, Keb, Elizabeth and Dylan and many nieces, nephews and extended family members.

Norma Moore
Norma E. Moore, 92, Overland Park, Kansas passed away Sunday, January 20, 2008 at the Sweet Life of Rose Hill. Memorial Services will be held at a later date.
Aunt Norma was a phenomenal woman. The eldest of four children born to George and Pauline Rothe, in the Greater Otis-Bison Metro Area of Rush County Kansas, Norma grew up on a farm which specialized in the production of dust (according to the stories). She emulated the traits of her parents and siblings...hard worker, wry Kansas humor, extremely literate and intelligent, and eager to do something of value out in the real world. Norma married Orland Moore and raised three hard-working, literate, intelligent kids, each with very wry Kansas humor. Norma proudly played an integral role in the Moore Rubber Company for most of her life, and was as equally proud of her children and grandchildren. Our Rothe family reunions were filled with humor and very clear stories from the past. I will miss my Aunt Norma, and offer my heartfelt condolences to her equally phenomenal sister (Elaine), to my wonderful cousins Tom and Kathleen, and to all of Norma's grandchildren.

Norene McDaniels
Norene McDaniels, 82, of Lenexa, KS, passed away, Wednesday, December 19, 2007. Funeral services will be 10 a.m., Saturday at the Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee with burial in Shawnee Cemetery. Visitation will be 5 – 7 p.m., Friday at the chapel. Contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association or the Suzan B. Komen Foundation.
Norene was born in Fulton, AR. She worked for Southwestern Bell for 30 years and retired in 1981 as a Chief Operator. She was a member of the Telecom Pioneers and the Red Hat Club. Her husband, Glen McDaniels, died Feb. 19, 1996. She is survived by a daughter, Karen (Ray) Wagner; a granddaughter, Brandy (Greg) Webber and a great grandson, Noah Webber.

Nadine Roselle Bradley Bass
Nadine Roselle Bradley Bass, 85, Shawnee Mission, KS passed away Wednesday, January 2, 2008 at the Shawnee Mission Medical Center. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 8 at the Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee. Friends may call from 1-2 p.m., Tuesday at the chapel. Cremation will follow the services.
She is survived by her husband of 64 years, Dr. Lewis N. Bass, Jr., daughter, Andrea R. Bass, Silver Spring, MD; son, Lewis N. Bass, III and his wife, Theresa, Washington, D.C.; grandson, Lewis N. Bass IV, Washington, D.C. sister, Charlotte Chamberlin, Topeka, KS; cousin, Raymond Carter, Las Vegas, NV.

Michael G. Officer
Michael G. Officer, 56, Shawnee, KS passed away Thursday, January 24, 2008 . He is survived by his wife, Susan Kramer and son, Zachary of the home; father, Donald Officer, Kansas City, MO and two brothers, Hollis Officer, Kansas City, MO and Phillip Officer, New York, NY. He was preceded in death by his mother Kathleen “Tootie” Officer.
Memorial Mass will be 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 29 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Shawnee, KS. Friends may call from 10-11 a.m. Tuesday at the church. Inurnment will be in the Resurrection Cemetery.
Michael was a graduate of CMSU and Missouri Valley University and was a zone manager for Aramark, serving the greater KCMO school district. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions to the American Heart Assoc.

Mary Elizabeth Kinne Roberts
Mary Elizabeth Kinne Roberts died peacefully on Sunday, December 23, 2007. Mary was born in 1915 in Galien Township, Michigan. She was married to Dr. James Herbert Roberts in 1942. Mary and Jim lived in Illinois, Minnesota, Richland, Washington, and Lenexa, KS. Both shared a life long love of travel and traveled to many foreign and domestic destinations.
Survivors include her children James, Jean, Judy and John. She is survived by 5 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. Mary was an active member of her church, the Daughter's of the American Revolution and Colonial Dames organizations. Memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, December 29, 2007 at Community Covenant Church, 15700 W. 87th St. Pkwy, Lenexa, KS. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Community Covenant Church.

Mary Alice Frazier
Mary Alice Frazier, 69, Shawnee, KS passed away Sunday, Jan. 27, 2008 at her home. Funeral services will be 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 29 at the Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee; burial in the Shawnee Mission Memory Gardens. Friends may call from 12:30-2:30 p.m., Tuesday at the chapel. Memorial contributions may be made to the Fair Haven Baptist Church, 1111 Douglas, Kansas City, KS 66103.
Mary Alice was born June 15, 1938 in Kansas City, KS to Clarence and Alice (Dill) Albertson and was a lifelong area resident. She graduated from Argentine High School in 1956 and was a charter member of the Fair Haven Baptist Church. Mary is survived by her husband, James Frazier; three daughters, Brenda (Steve) McCord, Shawnee, KS, Marlena (Bart) Zink, Shawnee, KS and Cynthia (Jon) Ray, Raytown, MO; brother, Clarence (Alice) Albertson, Merriam, KS; five grandchildren and many other family and friends.

Mary Elam
Mary E. Elam, age 86, of Lenexa, KS passed away Tuesday, January 1, 2008. Graveside services will be 1:00 P.M. Friday January 4, 2008, at Bonner Springs Cemetery.
Friends may call from 6:00 to 7:00 PM, Thursday, at the Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee. The family request contributions to the City Union Mission, 1100 E. 11th St. Kansas City, MO 64106. Mary was born April 28, 1921, in Kansas City, MO. She retired from Western Auto, after 40 years as a statistical clerk. She was an avid Kansas City Chiefs and Royals fan and loved to bowl. She was a faithful contributor to City Union Mission and other organizations. She was preceded in death by her husband, George Elam; her brother, Charles Bowers; and her mother and father Goldia and Charles Bowers; several cousins and dear friends.

Marisol Comelie
Services for Marisol Comelie will be held at the Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee on Saturday, January 19, 2008 at 11:00am. A visitation will preceed the service from 10:00am to 11:00am.

Magie Mae Tinglehoff
Magie Mae Tingelhoff-Christianson, 7 mos., passed away at Boston Hospital Children’s in Boston, MA on Wednesday December 12, 2007. Magie was born in Kansas City, MO, on May 14, 2007, to Linda Tingelhoff and Mark Christianson.
In addition to her parents, Magie is survived by her half sister Paige Christianson, Fargo, ND; her grandparents, Keith and Evelyn Tingelhoff, Olathe, KS; Gary and Ruth Ann Christianson, Fargo, ND; great grandmothers, Eunice Tingelhoff, Omaha, NE; Zola Vlach, Glenfield, ND; Ruth Christianson, Jamestown, ND;. Magie is further survived by her aunts, uncles and her cousins.
There will be a private service for immediate family on Thursday December 20, 2007.
A special thank you to the many caring doctors, nurses and other staff members at both Children’s Mercy Hospital in Kansas City, MO and those at Boston Hospital Children’s in Boston, MA. The love and support we received in both of these hospitals was amazing.


Loyce Obermeyer
Loyce L. Obermeyer age 75 of Overland Park, KS, passed away Tuesday, January 8, 2008. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 AM, Saturday January 12, 2008 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church 2646 S. 34th Street, Kansas City, Kansas. Burial in the Resurrection Cemetery, Lenexa, KS. Friends may call from 6:00 – 8:00 PM, Friday at the Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee, where the rosary will be recited at 6:30 PM. The family request contributions in lieu of flowers to the American Heart Association.
The family and friends mourn the loss of Loyce L. Obermeyer, a devoted wife, loving mother and Grandma, caring sister and sincere friend. She was born February 28, 1932 in Lacygne, KS to Raymond and Altha Craig. After marrying Kenneth she traveled throughout the U.S. during his military career prior to settling in Shawnee, KS. She is survived by her husband Kenneth Obermeyer and her eight loving children, Rebecca L., Mike, Loyce Cathleen, Cindy, Andrew, John Eric, Sherry, Mary and their spouses, 19 Grandchildren and their spouses, 3 Great Grandchildren and her sister Mrs. Joyce William She was preceded in death by her 3 brothers and a sister.

Leslie Madden
Leslie Eugene Madden, 54, of Shawnee, KS, passed away, Thursday, December 13, 2007 at the Kansas City Hospice House. Services will be 10 a.m., Monday at the Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m., Sunday at the chapel with a Rosary at 6 p.m. The family suggests contributions to the Kansas City Hospice House, C/O Kansas City Hospice, 9221 Ward Parkway, Suite 100, Kansas City, MO 64114.
Les was born in Kansas City, KS. He was a member of the Sons of the American Legion. He was preceded in death by his father, Gene F. Madden He is survived by sons, Shaun (Emily) Madden and Gene Madden; his mother, Shirley Chance; sisters, Brenda (Paul) Rushton and Vickie Smith; a brother, Terry Madden and one granddaughter.

Laura Moske
Laura Moske, Kansas City, Missouri, passed away Saturday, January 19, 2008. Memorial Services will be 9:00 a.m. Friday, January 25, 2008 at Christ Church Angelic 5500 W. 91st Street Overland Park, Kansas 66207 with burial in Forest Hill Cemetery in Kansas City , Missouri.
Mrs. Moske is survived by a daughter Jane (Theodore) Davis, Shawnee, Kansas, two grandchildren Chris (Angie) Davis, Shawnee, Kansas, Cindy (Jamie) Hennen, Olathe, Kansas three great- grandchildren Logan Davis, Annie and Bella Hennen.

Kenneth Martin
Kenneth E. Martin Sr., 76, Shawnee KS, passed away Thursday, Dec. 27, 2007. Services will be 10:00 a.m. Monday, Dec. 31, 2007 at The Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee.
Kenneth was preceded in death by his wife Phyllis J. Martin and a son Kenneth E. Martin Jr and grandson Paul Martin. Survivors include four son’s Rich (Angie) Martin, Lake of the Ozarks, MO; Randy Martin, Shawnee, KS; Ron (Lynn) Martin, Boston MA; Russ (Cindy) Martin, Lake of the Ozarks, MO; daughter in law Cindy Martin, Shawnee, KS; one brother Hank ( Mary) Berry, Lawson, MO; four sisters Iona, Leona, Maxine, and Bunny, 7 grandchildren John, Jake, Kayla, Jimmy, Kenneth III, Jessica and Dallas, and five great grandchildren.

Kathleen Miller
Kathleen A. Miller, 82, Olathe, Kansas, died January 11, 2008 of Congestive Heart failure at Villa St. Frances in Olathe. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 a.m.; Saturday, January 19, 2008 at St. Ann’s Catholic Church with burial in Resurrection Cemetery. Visitation will be 6-8:00 p.m., Friday, January 18, at The Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee 10901 Johnson Drive, Shawnee, Kansas 66203, where the Rosary will be prayed at 6:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Bishop Ward High School 708 N. 18th St, Kansas City, Kansas 66104.
Kathleen was born December 10, 1925 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada to John and Evelyn O’Donovan. Kathleen moved to Kansas City, Kansas in 1963 and later lived in Prairie Village from 1968-2003. Kathleen retired from Bishop Ward High School after more than 20 years as the Administrative Assistant to the Principal; she was also a Lifelong member of Beta Sigma Phi with over 30 years of perfect Attendance. Kathleen loved sewing, crocheting, knitting, reading and the bridge club with her friends. She also loved her family history and travel and many trips involved her children and grandchildren, all over Canada and the U.S. stopping at as many Forts as she could spot on a map. Kathleen was preceded in death by her parents John and Evelyn O’Donovan, her first husband R.L. “Les” Russell in 1958; second husband Donald E. “Dutch” Miller in 1999, two Sisters Margaret Josling, and Averil Kohen. Survivors include one daughter Gail (David) Hartwig Berthoud, Colorado one son Paul (Kim) Russell, Olathe Kansas, one brother Ronald (Eunice) O’Donovan, Winnipeg, two brother-in-law’s Jack Kohen, Toronto, Bill Irvin, Kansas City, one sister-in-law Irene McBratney, Kansas City, five grandchildren Mark, Michael, David, Keri, and John, six great-grandchildren Olivia, Aria, Zachary, Drake, Brock, and Jackson, and numerous nieces and nephews of Canada and the U.S.

Joy Dobbins
Joy A. Dobbins, 77, of Overland Park, KS, passed away, Friday, January 11, 2008. Funeral services will be 1 p.m., Monday at the Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee with burial in Maple Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be 2 – 4 p.m., Sunday at the chapel.
Joy was born in Kansas City, KS. She owned Joy’s Florist in Shawnee for 13 years, retiring in 1986. Her husband, Darell Dobbins, died in 1993. She is survived by two daughters, Ginger Michael, Olathe, KS and Kim Parish, Smithville, MO; a son, Darell Dobbins, Jr., Harrison, OR; a brother, Charles Gilyeat, six grandchildren and fifteen great grandchildren.

Josephine McLeod
Josephine passed on to a better place on Sunday December 16, 2007. Josephine was the oldest of nine children born to Frank and Catherine Van Derhagen on December 29, 1918. She lived in Shawnee on the family truck garden helping in any way that she could. At eighteen she met the man of her dreams, Bob McLeod Sr. They were married in 1940 and spent the next 52 years together chasing their dreams. In 1943 they had a son Bob McLeod Jr. She is preceded in death by her husband Bob Sr. in 1992. Also her parents Frank and Catherine Van Derhagen, two brothers Bill and Bud Van Derhagen. She leaves behind her son Bob Jr. her sisters, Lucille Raley, Mary Reynolds, Rosie Mckown and Susie Fanning, two brothers Frank Van Derhagen and Maurice (Pee Wee) Van Derhagen. She was also Aunt Jo to her many Nieces and Nephews whom she adored and they adored her right back. We have wonderful memories of Josephine and those we will cherish. Funeral Services will be 10:00 A.M. Friday December 21, 2007 at the Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee with burial in the St. Joseph Cemetery. Friends may call 6:00 – 8:00 PM Thursday at the chapel. Memorial Contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association.


John Stumpff
John Edward Stumpff, 47, of Sterling, Alaska, was on board a medevac helicopter that was conducting a transport mission and returning to Anchorage when it went down in the Alaskan Passage Canal on December 3, 2007. John was a flight nurse with Alaska LifeGuard through Providence Hospital in Anchorage that performs rescue and medical transport.
John Stumpff, was born on June 29, 1960 to Edward J. and Mary Frances Stumpff from Shawnee, Kansas. John attended St. Joseph Grade School in Shawnee and graduated from Shawnee Mission Northwest High School in 1978. Following graduation, John enlisted in the Air Force, served 4 years and was honorably discharged. After moving to Dover, N.H. he served as a firefighter EMT and cross-trained to a paramedic. During his more than 12 years with the department John received several recognitions and honors for rescues including Firefighter of the Year in 1994.
John moved to Florida and worked in Haines City as a firefighter then pursued his nursing degree and worked as an emergency room nurse in Orlando and Titusville. John took a traveling nurse assignment to Nome, Alaska and then worked for Providence Hospital in Anchorage in their emergency department. He received the opportunity to join their LifeGuard flight crew and recently transferred to their Soldotna base and moved to Sterling.
Family survivors include his wife, Illiana Angie Roman, two daughters, Crystal and Bianca Roman-Stumpff and a granddaughter Selena Fester of Florida. He is also survived by his mother, Mary Frances Stumpff of Kansas and four sisters, Barbara Demesko of Ohio, Patricia Schroder of Pennsylvania, Deborah Crane of Alabama and Rebecca Novotny of Kansas.
To honor John as a son, brother, husband, father, friend and hero, a visitation will be held for family and friends on Monday, December 17, 2007 from 6-8 pm at Amos Funeral Home on Johnson Drive in Shawnee, Kansas. Funeral services will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Shawnee, Kansas at 10:00 am on Tuesday, December 18, 2007.
In lieu of flowers, the families are requesting donations be made to the John Stumpff Memorial, Providence Hospital, Emergency Department Pediatrics, 3200 Providence Drive, Anchorage, Alaska 99508.

John Stuhr
John Carl Stuhr passed away, Saturday, Jan. 5, 2008 at Shawnee Gardens. A memorial service will be 2:00 PM, Wednesday, Jan. 9, at the Village Presbyterian Church. The family suggests contributions to Together Center, 1112 E. 10th St., K.C., MO or Alzheimer’s Association, 225 N. Michigan Ave., Fl 17, Chicago, IL 60601.
John was born October 30, 1926 on his parent’s farm near Minden, Iowa. His parents were Mathilde Henrietta Pieper and John Carl Stuhr. He attended one-room country schools and was the only one in his grade all eight years. His freshman year was at Hancock, Iowa High School. His father died that year so the family moved to Minden where his mother taught school. While attending high school he worked at Piepers Meat Market and the Blue and White Grocery Store. After graduation from Minden High School he enlisted in Navy Officers Training and was stationed at Peru State College, Peru, Nebraska. In 1946 he married Virgina Ann Altaffer, daughter of Clara Marie Thompson and Virgil Eugene Altaffer. In 1949 he graduated with honors from Drake University with a B.S. degree in accounting. He was employed by Standard Oil of Indiana (now BP) in Des Moines. In 1962 he was transferred to Kansas City, so the family moved to Overland Park.
John was active in University Christian Church in Des Moines, Overland Park Christian and Village Presbyterian Church. He served on the committee for his son’s Boy Scout Troop. He was a member of Kansas City Crisis and was always an advocate for the underprivileged. He was the first supervisor in his office to hire an African-American employee.
Gardening was one of his hobbies. He treated neighbors, relatives and fellow workers with tomatoes, cucumbers and red onions. He was an excellent photographer, developing and printing his own black and white photos.
Preceding him in death was his sister, Margaret Kriewald. Survivors include his wife, Virginia, sons, Jim (Julia), Shawnee and John, Jr., Overland Park, sister, Jean Lemonds, West Des Moines, IA and brother Paul Stuhr (Ann) Council Bluffs, IA.

Joanne Stangohr
Joanne Stangohr, 70, a loving and adored wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother, passed away on December 26th at the hospice house in Houston Texas. She is preceded in death by her father and mother, Joseph and Ann Heinz.
She leaves behind her husband of 50 years, Delnar Stangohr of Overland Park and their five children, Janet Robinson of Olathe, Karen Yoksh of Olathe, Mark Stangohr of Shawnee, David Stangohr of Lees Summit and Sarah Cranford of Olathe. She also leaves behind 15 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Joanne sang in the church choirs for Holy Cross Catholic Church and Ascension Catholic Church for over 30 years. She also belonged to and was very involved in St. Helen’s Circle through Holy Cross Church.
Joanne loved to travel and was fortunate to have traveled throughout the continental US, Alaska and Spain. She loved to spend time with her family and many, many friends. She was involved in many groups, playing cards or other games and she was an avid Bunko player.
The visitation will be held at Ascension Catholic Church, 9510 W. 127th Overland Park, Kansas 66213 on January 3rd, 2008 beginning at 9:00 AM, the funeral mass will directly follow at 10:00 AM.
In lieu of flowers and gifts the family is requesting contributions be made to the Leukemia/Lymphoma Society or The Hospice Foundation.

Jeanne Bogdan
Jeanne Bogdan, 75, of Lenexa, KS, passed away, Thursday, December 20, 2007 at her home. The Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m., Thursday, December 27, at Holy Trinity Catholic Church with entombment in Resurrection Cemetery Mausoleum. Visitation will be 6 – 8 p.m., Wednesday at the Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee, KS. The family suggests contributions to the Holy Trinity Building Fund, 9150 Pflumm Rd., Lenexa, KS 66215
Jeanne was born in St. Louis, MO and graduated from St. Elizabeth’s Academy. She was a member of Holy Trinity Church. Her husband, Robert J. Bogdan, Sr., died in 2004. Survivors include three sons; Rick (Susan) Bogdan, Robert Bogdan, Jr. and David (Jacque) Bogdan; two daughters, Catherine (Ted) Hollembeak and Elizabeth Bogdan; two sisters, Mary Behrmann, St. Louis, MO and Margaret Wolf, St. Charles, MO and nine grandchildren.

Lovina "Jean" Jumara
Lovina Jean Jumara, 83, Leawood, KS passed away Friday, Dec. 14, 2007 at Clarebridge Alzheimer’s Care, Leawood, KS. Funeral services will be 1:30 PM, Friday, Dec. 21 at the Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee; burial in the Johnson County Memorial Gardens. Friends may call from 12-1:30 PM, Friday at the chapel.
Jean was born Sept. 5, 1924 in Bremerton, WA to Lyle Thomas and Beulah (Suldan) Naish. She worked as a secretary for the CEO of United Telecommunication (Sprint) retiring in 1985. Jean was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star Nova Chapter #436. She was preceded in death by two husbands, Clyde E. Grindle and John Jumara, Sr. Survivors include three daughters and their spouses, Judith Ann Johnson and husband, Gary, Chicago, IL, Darlene Louise Richardson and husband, Edward, Easley, SC and Dona Jean Fisher and husband, Ernie, Roeland Park, KS; step-son, John Jumara, Jr., Kansas City, MO; nine grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren.

James O. Davis
James O. Davis, 63, of Shawnee, KS, passed away, Monday, January 21, 2008. Funeral services will be 11 a.m., Friday at the Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee with burial in Resurrection Cemetery. Visitation will be 6 – 7 p.m., Thursday at the chapel. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Shawnee Soccer Club.
Jim was born in Kansas City, MO. He was a programmer – analyst for Sprint. He loved sports of all kinds and loved coaching soccer for the Shawnee Soccer Club. He was an avid bowler, having bowled several 300 games. He also enjoyed golf. Jim is survived by his wife, Letitia Davis; a son, Andy Davis and his wife, Jessica, Shawnee, KS; a daughter, Kristina Davis, Brooklyn, NY; a sister, Vicki Thompson, Kansas City, MO; brothers, Jack Davis, Wilmington, DE and Robert Davis, Kansas City, MO and two grandchildren, Sydney Catherine and Aaron Scott Davis.

Janeice Ewert
Janeice Urban Ewert, 77, Shawnee, KS; passed away Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2007. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 29, 2007 at Good Shepherd Catholic Church. Visitation will be 6-8:00 p.m. Friday, Dec. 28 at The Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee. Memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer’s Association Heartland Chapter 3846 W. 75th St. Prairie Village, KS; 66208.
Janeice was preceded in death by her parents Niecie May and William Lawrence Urban, sister Elnor Wilson, brother Darold Urban, and granddaughter Christina Ewert Bandel. Janeice is survived by her husband David L. Ewert of the home six daughters Diane (Joe) Sabadish, Mechanicsburg, PA; Laurie (Jim) Ewert-Krocker, Huntsburg, OH; Denise (Tim) Bandel, Marion, IA; Lisa (Greg) Elming Grimes, IA; Julie (Dan) Hays Iowa City, IA; Elizabeth (Tim) Badger Shawnee, KS; and one son Christopher (Debbie) Ewert, Aurora, IL; two sisters Melba Behnke, San Diego, CA; Audrey Henning San Diego, CA; and seventeen grandchildren.

Jack Maddux
Jack Morray Maddux, 83, Lenexa, KS died Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2008. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Saturday, Jan. 19 at the Village Presbyterian Church; burial in the Shawnee Mission Memory Gardens. Friends may call from 6:30-8:30 p.m., Friday at the Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee. In lieu of flowers the family requests contributions to either the Village Presbyterian Church or the American Lung Assoc.
Survivors include his wife, Betty; two daughters, Becky Shalkoski and Cheri Sextro; son, John Maddux; two sisters, Donna Sandmeyer and Marylin Pease; seven grandchildren and five great grandsons. Jack was preceded in death by his brother, Russell Maddux.

Helen T. Ridgway
Helen T. Ridgway, 89 of Lenexa, Kansas passed away January 11, 2008 at Home. Funeral services will be 10:00 AM Tuesday January 15, 2008 at Antioch Church of the Nazarene, 7600 Antioch, Overland Park, KS. 66204; Burial will be in the Johnson County Memorial Gardens. Friends may call from 6:00 – 8:00 PM, Monday at the Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee. In lieu of flowers the family suggests contributions to Antioch Church of the Nazarene.
She was a graduate of Shawnee Mission Rural High School in 1937. She attended the Antioch Church of the Nazarene. Began her career with Nazarene Publishing House for 5 years and retired after 25 years with the Kansas Gas Service Company. She was a lifelong resident of Johnson County. Early in life she enjoyed playing the piano and singing with the Sweet Adeline’s and during retirement she and Woody wintered in the sun at their condo in Arizona where she learned to swim at age 75.
She was preceded in death by her parents Frank and Thelma Turner, two brothers and one grandson.
She is survived by her loving husband of 63years Woody, her three sons and daughter in-laws; Glenn & Rose Mary Ridgway, Dean & Debbie Ridgway and Paul Scott & Cindy Ridgway; five grandchildren; five great grandchildren, three brothers and one sister. Her real joy has been family gatherings, which has created traditions for years to come.

Helen Koch
Helen Koch, 88, Lenexa, KS passed away Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2008 at the Johnson County Nursing Center, Olathe, KS. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 19 at the Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee, 10901 Johnson Dr., Shawnee, KS 66203; burial will be at the Mt. Moriah Cemetery, Kansas City, MO. Friends may call from 1-2:00 p.m. Saturday at the chapel. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Down’s Syndrome Guild of Kansas City, 10200 W. 75th ST., Suite 281, Shawnee Mission, KS 66204.
Helen was born July 29, 1919 in Arma, KS to Renna and Juanita (Rauhut) Francq. On Dec. 26, 1941 Helen married Sam Koch in Junction City, KS. She was a very devoted caregiver throughout her life. She was a member of the Women’s Auxiliary of Ararat Temple, Kansas City, MO. Helen was preceded in death by her parents, her husband of 58 years Sam Koch in 2000, her daughter Carol Jeanne Koch in 2001, two sisters, Ruth White and Elizabeth Lombard and brother, Renna Francq. Survivors include her two daughters, Sharon Stephens and husband, Leo, Osage Beach, MO and Judy Batchelor and husband, Wesley, Rocky Mount, NC; sister, Vera Weaver, Osawatomie, KS; brother, Harold Fouts, Osawatomie, KS; three grandchildren, Steve Stephens, Independence, MO, Chris Stephens and wife, Kim, DeSoto, KS and Erica Kettelson, Norfolk, VA; and five great grandchildren, Collin, Cora, Cameron and Carter Stephens and Baylee Kettelson.

Gilbert Lowry
Gilbert M. Lowry, 85, Shawnee, KS passed away Saturday, December 15, 2007 at the Select Specialty Hospital. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 a.m., Thursday, Dec. 20 at the St. Joseph Catholic Church; intermenty in the Resurrection Cemetery Mausoleum. Friends may call from 5-8 p.m., Wednesday, at the Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee, where a rosary recitation will be at 5:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions to the St. Joseph Catholic Church, 5901 Flint, Shawnee, KS 66203.
Mr. Lowry was born September 19, 1922 in Leeton, MO to Clarence and Edith (Maupin) Lowry. He was a veteran of the US Coast Guard during WWII. Gilbert was employed with Associated Wholesale Grocers, retiring in 1989. Gilbert was a member of the VFW, Lenexa, KS and the St. Joseph Catholic Church. He was preceded in death by his wife, Catherine Lowry in 2005 , parents and son, Dennis Lowry. Survivors include his daughter, Clareen Jones and husband, Tim, Shawnee, KS; two sons, Gilbert Lowy and wife, Sheryl, Shawnee, KS and Gary Lowry and wife, Lyn, Independence, MO; daughter-in-law, Dana Simmons, Independence, MO; brother, Dale Lowry and wife, Paula, Modesto, CA; two sisters-in-law, Shirley Lowry, Leeton, MO and Anna Morreale, Independence, MO; 12 grandchildren and five great grandchildren.

Gertrude Gaunce
Gertrude A. Gaunce, 95, Shawnee, Kansas passed away Saturday, January 19, 2008 at Shawnee Gardens Care Center services will be private.

George Albert Lilleston
George Albert Lilleston, 73, Lenexa, KS passed away Sunday, January 6, 2008 at the University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, KS. Memorial services will be 4:30 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 12 at Lenexa Church of Christ, 7845 Cottonwood, Lenexa, KS 66216. The family requests no flowers. Contributions may be made to Kansas City Hospice Foundation, 9221 Ward Parkway, Suite 100, Kansas City, MO 64114
George was born July 6, 1934 in Kansas City, MO. He retired as a controller at Swift and Co. He is survived by his wife, Janis Lilleston of the home; daughter, Becky Aistrup, St. Paul, MN; two granddaughters, Elizabeth Aistrup, St. Paul, MN and Shannon Bartkoski, Shawnee, KS; three grandsons, Anthony Aistrup, St. Paul, MN, Dustin Kerby, Shawnee, KS and Daniel Rollins, Rosenberg, TX and two step-daughters, Bobbie Bartkoski, Shawnee, KS and Geneve Rollins, Overland Park, KS.

Gene Laughlin
Gene Laughlin, 84, Prairie Village, KS passed away, Sunday, Jan. 27, 2008 at his home. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 30 at Old Mission United Methodist Church. Friends may call from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at the Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee. Graveside services will be 3:00 p.m. Wednesday at the Americus Cemetery, Americus, KS. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions to either Old Mission United Methodist Church, 5519 State Park Rd., Fairway, KS 66205 or the American Stroke Foundation, 5960 Dearborn St., Shawnee Mission, KS 66202.
Gene was born on a farm near Americus, KS to Chester and Katie (Staley) Laughlin. He graduated from Americus High School and earned a degree in accounting from Kansas State Teachers College, Emporia, KS. He was a veteran of the US Army during WWII serving in the European Theatre. On Feb. 1, 1948, he married Phyllis Harris in Emporia, KS. Gene worked in management for the international Harvester Credit Corporation. After 30 years of service, he retired in October 1978. He was a member of Old Mission United Methodist Church and the American Legion Dwight Cowles Post. Gene was preceded in death by two infant children, Steven Eugene and Jeanne Marie and sister, Dorothy Best. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Phyllis Laughlin; daughter, Marjorie Laughlin both of the home; brother, Wayne Laughlin and his wife, Willa Mae, Eagle, ID; brother-in-law, Kenneth Bennett, San Jose, CA; niece, Pamela Laughlin; and four nephews, Dan Bennett, Allan Bennett, William Evans, and Richard Evans, (Emporia, KS).

Frances Eileen Welsh
Frances Eileen Welsh, 88 Overland Park, Kansas died January 13, 2008 at the Kansas City Hospice House. Funeral services will be 2:00 PM Wednesday January 16, 2008 at the Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee. Burial will be in the Memorial Park Cemetery, Kansas City, MO. Friends may call from 1:00 – 2:00 PM, Wednesday prior to service time at the Chapel. In lieu of flowers the family suggests contributions to Kansas City Hospice or to Southridge Presbyterian Church.
Mrs. Welsh was born January 12, 1920 in Creighton, MO. She was a member of the Southridge Presbyterian Church, Eastern Star Nova Chapter, and employed by the IRS Department of the U.S. Government.
She was preceded in death by her husband Lawrence Edward Welsh, parents, Bertha and Mark Dixon, brothers, Charles and James, and sister, Jennetta Miller. Survivors include 3 children, son Jerry Dixon and wife Georgette, daughter Sherryl Spies and husband Don, son Chuck Welsh and wife Elaine. 7 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren, 3 great great grandchildren, sisters Nadine Baker, husband Tom, and Virginia Kaneen, brother in law Eugene Welsh and wife Patricia and several nieces and nephews.

Frances Coe
Frances F. Coe, 94, Rockford Illinois, died January 16, 2008 at the Brickford House in Rockford Illinois. Funeral services will be 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 22, 2008 at The Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee with visitation one hour prior to service time. Frances was born April 27, 1913 in Allen County, Kansas to Hal and Altha Green. Frances was a resident of the Kansas City, and Shawnee, Kansas area for over 60 years and was employed by the University of Kansas Medical Center and the Veterans Administration Hospital as a Cardiology Technician and a medical stenographer.
Frances attended church services at the Shawnee Christian Church, Roanoke Presbyterian Church and Chapel services at the Brickford House; she was a great dedicated mother and loved the Lord. Frances was preceded in death by her parents a brother Harry Green, and two husbands Woodrow Tague and James B. Coe and special family member Nathan Uptegraft. Survivors include three sons Robert (Mary) Tague, Elkin, NC, Terry (Judy) Tague, Rockford, IL, and Dennis (Monica) Tague, Pounding Mill, VA, three grandchildren Angie, Chris, and Rick Tague. Special family members Michael (Gwen) Coe and children Sean and Eric, Peggy Obrien and daughter Fleur Marasco one nephew Walt (Sue) Tague. The family would like to thank the staff of the Brickford House for the loving care given to their mother.

Flora Blessing
Flora C. Blessing, 85, of Shawnee, KS, passed away, Tuesday, December 11, 2007 at Shawnee Mission Medical Center. Funeral services will be 11 a.m., Friday at the Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee with burial in Shawnee Mission Memory Gardens. Visitation will be 10 – 11 a.m., Friday at the chapel. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to the First Baptist Church of Shawnee, 11400 Johnson Dr., Shawnee, KS 66203 or the American Heart Association.
Mrs. Blessing was born in Reevesville, IL. She worked in the cafeteria at Hocker Grove Jr. High, retiring in 1980. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Shawnee and the D.A.R.. She was preceded in death by a son, Earl Blessing in 1994 and her husband, Carl Blessing in 1999. She is survived by a son, Carl R. (Lynn) Blessing and a daughter, Karen S. (Richard) Blessing-Miller, all of Overland Park, KS; six grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren.

Evelyn Elizabeth Osborn
Evelyn Elizabeth Osborn, formerly of Shawnee , Kansas died January 13, 2008 in Valley Falls, Kansas. Funeral services will be 10:00 AM Wednesday January 16, 2008 at the Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee. Burial will be in the Maple Hill Cemetery, Kansas City, KS. Friends may call from 6:00 – 8:00 PM, Tuesday at the Chapel. In lieu of flowers the family suggests contributions to Jefferson County Health Department Bath Buddy Program 1212 Walnut Street Oskaloosa, KS 66066.
Evelyn was born October 22, 1917 in Kansas City, KS to Fred and Emma Bean McCarty. Evelyn was a 1935 graduate of Argentine High School. She married Edwin Samuel Osborn Feb. 11, 1944. They were married 53 years until his death and lived in Shawnee for over 50 years. She was a member of Bristol Hill United Methodist Church, a 50 year member of the Tirzah Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star.
She is Preceded in death by her parents and her brother Fredrick McCarty. She leaves behind a daughter Judy and her husband Dr. James Rider, Valley Falls, KS; Son Gary and wife Jennifer Osborn, Olathe, KS; Grandchildren, Christopher Osborn (Melissa), Olathe, KS, Jeffrey Osborn, Gardner, KS, Melissa Osborn, Olathe, KS, Jared Rider (Carrie) Olathe, KS, Jordan Rider, KC, MO and 4 Great Grandchildren.

Ethel Quinn
Ethel N. Quinn passed away Sunday, Dec. 30, 2007 at the age of 88. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 AM, Friday, Jan. 4 at St. Joseph Catholic Church; entombment in the Resurrection Cemetery Mausoleum. Friends may call from 6-8 PM, Thursday at the Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee, where a rosary recitation will be at 6:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions to St. Joseph Grade School, 5901 Flint, Shawnee, KS 66203.
Ethel retired from Montgomery Ward in 1984 and enjoyed spending time in her garden, painting and traveling. She was preceded in death by her husband, Francis, parents, Obed and Dora (Borgstadt) Flandermeyer, two grandsons, Cary Campbell and Dion Quinn, three sisters, Gladys Maxwell, Wilma Schnakenberg, Hazel Payne and one brother, Obed (Bud) Flandermeyer, Jr. She very much loved her family, especially the grandchildren her three daughters brought into the world. She is survived by her three daughters, Mary Middleton and husband, John, Kearney, MO, Terri Quinn, Overland Park, KS and Joanie Moritz and husband, Dan, Overland Park, KS; four sisters, Ora Riesterer, Concordia, MO, Helen Erdwins, Lillian, AL, Sharon Piontek, Gladstone, MO and Leanna Flandermeyer, Prairie Village, KS. Ethel also leaves five grandchildren, Kristin Campbell, Casie Campbell, Sean Quinn, Brandon Moritz and Janelle Moritz and one great grandchild, Kyrah Campbell. They will truly miss Grandma Ethel as will everyone who had the privilege to get to know this special woman.

Dorothy Jewell (Nannie) Schindorff
Dorothy Jewell (Nannie) Schindorff, 88, Shawnee, KS passed away January 5, 2008 at the Shawnee Mission Medical Center.
Dorothy was born March 25, 1919 in Sedalia, MO to Edward and Myrtle (Shull) Bryant. She married Hugh Schindorff on January 7, 1940. Dorothy was a longtime member of the Lenexa United Methodist Church. Nannie was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and caretaker who enjoyed cards, fishing and crafts, but most of all enjoyed feeding family and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, three sisters, Polly Lee, Opal Jenkins and Edna Kennedy; and three brothers, Edward Bryant, Earl Bryant and David Bryant. Survivors include her husband of 68 years, Hugh Schindorff; two daughters, Donnita Coble, Brownsville, TX and LaVona Richerson, Shawnee, KS; son, Hubert Schindorff and his wife, Carole, Bella Vista, AR; four sisters, Myrtie Sleighter, Sedalia, MO, Nancy Cooper, Lenexa, KS, Wilda Haggard, Plains, MT, and Ida Kennedy, Lakewood, CA; brother, Donald Bryant, O’Fallon, MO; seven grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, Jan. 9 at the Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee; burial in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery. Friends may call from 10-11 a.m., Wednesday at the chapel. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association.

Dolores Virginia Brown
Dolores Virginia Brown, 83, Lenexa, KS passed away Friday, Jan. 4, 2008. Funeral services will be 7:00 p.m., Monday, Jan. 8 at the Harvest Ridge Covenant Church. Visitation will be 6-7 p.m., Monday at the church.

Delores Dianne Weber
Delores Dianne Weber, 64, Shawnee, KS passed away Saturday, Jan. 12, 2008 at the Shawnee Mission Medical Center. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, Jan. 16 at the Shawnee Church of the Nazarene; burial in the Pleasant View Cemetery. Friends may call from 6:30-8:30 p.m., Tuesday at the church. Memorial contributions may be made to the Shawnee Church of the Nazarene, 5539 Quivira Rd., Shawnee, KS 66203.
Mrs. Weber was born April 3, 1943. She was a cook for the Shawnee Mission School District for 15 years and was a member of the Shawnee Church of the Nazarene. She is surived by her two sons, Joseph Charles Weber and James Richard Weber and his wife, Allison all of Shawnee, KS.

Delores H. Sauer
Delores H. Sauer, 70, Shawnee, KS passed away Friday, December 21, 2007 at the Trinity Nursing and Rehab Center, Merriam, KS. Graveside services were 9:30 a.m., Sunday, Dec. 23 at the Pleasant Grove Cemetery, Cove, AR.

David Lawrence Stewart, Jr.
David Lawrence Stewart Jr., age 61, of Overland Park, KS passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends on Friday, March 28, 2008 at Kansas City Hospice House. The celebration of his life will begin with a visitation at 4:00 followed by a memorial service at 5:00 on Tuesday, April 1, at the Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee.
“David the Good” was a gentle and kind spirit who had a profound effect on the many lives he touched. He was a father of three and a grandfather of four who uniquely enjoyed and shared a deep and inspiring bond with him.
David was born on April 25, 1946 in Kansas City, MO to Charlot Murry Stewart and David Lawrence Stewart Sr. He graduated from Shawnee Mission North High School and received his undergraduate and graduate degrees from the University of Kansas.
Following his passion for poetry and literature he became a Professor of English. David held positions at KU, UMKC (where he launched their English as a Second Language Program) and DeVry University.
In service to his country he attended the Defense Language Institute in Monterey, CA and was a veteran of the Vietnam War. From 1970-72 he served as a translator at NATO headquarters in Izmir, Turkey.
David is survived by his wife of 18 years Karen Jo Graves Stewart, his parents Charlot and David L. Stewart, Sr., Overland Park, KS, his children, Sarah Randolph, Lawrence,KS , Rachel Church, Fresno, CA and Jason Lindsay of Shawnee, KS and their families, his sister Lisa Scarborough of Kansas City, MO and brother Mark Stewart of Roeland Park, KS and their families.

Charlotte Ann Hilworth
Charlotte Ann Hilworth, 66, Overland Park, Kansas passed away Tuesday, January 15, 2008 at home. Funeral Services will be 2 p.m. Friday, January 18, 2008 at The Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee. Visitation will be 12 Noon – 2 p.m. at the Chapel burial will be in Lenexa Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to National Multiple Sclerosis Society 5442 Martway Mission, Kansas 66205.
Charlotte is survived by her husband Michael of 43 years, father -in-law, Jerry Tamura Hilworth, one daughter Holly Kathleen (Jeffrey) Durzo, Shiloh, IL; one son Scott Tamura ( Heather) Hilworth Wichita, KS; one brother Garey (Jean) Coker Marietta, GA six grandchildren Dayton, Jacob, Brooks, Brianna, Gabrielle, and Dylan.

Charles Courtney
Charles A. Courtney, 92, Olathe, Kansas, passed away December 28, 2007 at Olathe Medical Center. Visitation will be 10-11:00 a.m. Friday, January 4, 2008 at The Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee. Services will follow at 11:00 a.m. at the chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Cedar Lake Village Chapel 15325 S. Lone Elm Rd. Olathe, Kansas 66061. Charles was born in Lansing, Kansas on August 4, 1915 to Jesse and Martha (Cook) Courtney. He owned Courtney Jewelers in Mission Kansas for over twenty years. Charles was also a member of Sertoma of Mission and Leawood. Charles was preceded in death by his wife Lois “Harriet” and a brother Robert E. Courtney. Survivors include his sons Paul (Diane) Courtney, Port Ludlow, WA; Robert (Lila) Courtney, Olathe, KS; and Wayne (Susan) Courtney, Shawnee, OK; 5 grandchildren, Shelley Marshall, Camerin Courtney, Kelly Courtney, Heather Bush, and Jami Roby; and 4 great grandchildren.

Carl Gustaf Tigerstrom
Carl Gustaf Tigerstrom, 82, Parkville, MO (formerly of Shawnee, KS) passed away Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2008 at the Bishop Spencer Place, Kansas City, MO. Funeral services will be 7:00 p.m. Friday, Jan. 25 at the Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee; burial at Shawnee Mission Memory Gardens. Friends may call from 6-7 p.m. Friday at the chapel. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions to the Maple Hill Baptist Church, 2611 S. 31st St., Kansas City, KS 66106.
Carl was born August 6, 1925 in Boone, IA to Gustaf and Judith (Jacobson) Tigerstrom. He was a veteran of the US Navy during WWII. He retired as Assistant Station Master at the Kansas City Terminal. He was a member of the American Legion Post 327 and the Maple Hill Baptist Church. Carl was preceded in death by his wife, Iva Tigerstrom, 1999, parents and two sisters, Delores and Glendora. Survivors include his two sons, Larry Tigerstrom his wife, Rae, Parkville, MO and Paul Tigerstrom and wife, Sandy, Kansas City, KS; sister, Ruth Aspengren, Hemet, CA; three grandchildren, Kelli Tigerstrom, Jamie Cool and Paul Tigerstrom, Jr.; and four great grandchildren, Kohl Tigerstrom, Christian Tigerstrom, Adan Tigerstrom and October Tigerstrom.

Betty Kohrs
Betty Jean Kohrs, age 86 of Olathe, KS passed away December 21, 2007. Funeral services will be 10:00 A.M. Saturday December 29, 2007 at the Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee. Burial in Johnson County Memorial Gardens. Betty was preceded in death by her husband George after 69 years of marriage. After retiring Betty and George enjoyed many trips to Branson, MO to camp and fish with family and friends. Survivors include; Daughter Debra J. Julo (David), Shawnee, KS; Son Kevin Kohrs (Sandy) , Kansas City, KS. 6 Grand Children; James, Amy, Kim, Chris, Tracy, Dustin; 3 Great Grandchildren; Aleena, Wyatt and Noah.

Betty Ann Hargitt
Betty Ann (Essex) Hargitt passed from this life Tuesday, November 20, 2007 at The Sweet Life at Rosehill in Shawnee, KS. Betty was born Oct. 8, 1921, in Kansas City, MO, the daughter of Arthur and Grace (Fifer) Essex. On September 24, 1950 she married Glenn Hargitt, and together they built a house and home in Kansas City, KS. He preceded her in death on April 17, 2004. A 1940 graduate of Pleasant Hill (MO) High School, Betty entered the United States Cadet Nurse Corps during WW II and finished her nursing training at the Independence (MO) Sanitarium and Children's Mercy Hospital in Kansas City, MO. She was a mother, a homemaker, a house builder, a nurse, a neighbor, and a faithful and devoted member of the Bethel congregation of the Community of Christ. She will be truly missed by all who knew her. Betty is survived by her daughters Grace (Stan) Troeh, Mary (Eric) Huning, Marti (Ron) Bentley; her son David (Cathy) Hargitt, twelve grandchildren, and one great-grandchild.
Memorial service and life celebration will be held at the Community of Christ, 8510 Leavenworth Road, Kansas City, KS on Saturday, Nov. 24 at 2:00 p.m. Gifts in lieu of flowers can be made in Betty's name to the Fisher Center For Alzheimer's Research Foundation.

Arthur Wiswell
Arthur F. Wiswell, 80, of Mission, Kan., died Thursday, Dec. 20, 2007. Services will be 2 p.m. Friday, at the Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee with burial in Floral Hills Cemetery. Visitation will be 1 to 2 p.m. Friday at the chapel. Contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Assoc.
Mr. Wiswell was a Millwright for Colgate Palmolive from 1946 to 82. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Wanda Wiswell; daughters, Cynthia Wright, Mission, Kan., and Angie (Robert) Hoen- scheidt, Leavenworth, Kan.; grandson, Andy (Kris) Sherer; great-grandchildren, Abigail and Keri Sherer; brothers, Paul and Robert Wiswell; and sisters, Louise McClintic, Pearl Kelly, Kathy McCurdy and Linda Garrison.

ALFREDA “ALLIE” MUFIC
Surrounded by loved ones, Allie was welcomed into heaven by her angels on November 3rd after a ten-year battle with breast cancer.
Allie was born in Germany, but lived in Kansas City most of her life. She married her high school sweetheart, Frank, and they raised their two children in Shawnee. Allie worked at JCPRD for many years before she began her dream job as a travel agent when she and Frank moved to Colorado in 1997.
Always quick with a smile, Allie was full of fun and forever doing things to make others feel special. Her kind heart and loving ways will be greatly missed. She leaves behind her beloved husband of 37 years, Frank, of Centennial, Colorado; and her children and grandchildren: Angela Koetting, her husband Mark and daughters Frankie, Darby and Malory of Leawood; Frank Christopher, his wife Tina Garbin, and son Oliver of Denver. Allie also leaves behind a brother, Henry Czugala, his wife Janet and nephews Brian and Matthew; and two sisters-in-laws and their families: Toni Gelpi, husband Phil, children Michael and Elizabeth; and Teri Neusteadter, husband Jeff and son Alex.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to American Cancer Society. Many thanks to all who helped Allie live each day to its fullest. Visitation at Amos Funeral Home, Shawnee from 5-8 pm, Monday, November 7, rosary at 5 pm. Funeral mass at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Shawnee at 10 am, Tuesday, November 8, with burial immediately following at Resurrection Cemetery.

TERESA A. FORTUNE
Teresa A. Fortune, 53, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, October 9, 2007, at home. Visitation will be 6-8:00 p.m. Friday, October 12, 2007 at the chapel. 10901 Johnson Drive, Shawnee, KS.
Teresa was preceded in death by her father James (Jim) Tierney and an infant son Jacob Lee Releford. She is survived by her mother, Elsie (Loder) Tierney, husband Cliff of the home; three daughters, Kirsten Releford (Brent) Borden, Kansas City, Mo, Maggie Releford, Overland Park, KS, Amy (Mark) Hudson, Kansas City, MO, and a son Andrew (Sara) Releford, Prairie Village, KS; siblings and their spouses Janet (Kim) Wisner, Lenexa, KS, Shelly Charpentier, Overland Park, KS,
Mike (Kristen) Tierney, Kuwait, Tim (Synthia) Tierney Houston, TX, and Dan (Nancy) Tierney, Overland Park, KS, Loving Nana to Caleb Borden and Luke Releford, loving aunt to numerous nieces and nephews, and love to her St. Luke’s family. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to American Cancer Society 6700 Antioch, Overland Park, KS, 66204

Kelly Ann Jones
Our beloved Kelly Ann Jones was taken from us too soon at age 19 years on April 6th, 2008 in Miami, Florida. Her love for life and eternal joy were needed in heaven. Born September 25th, 1988 Kelly attended grade school at St Joseph’s elementary school in Shawnee, Kansas. She attended Bishop Miege High School her Freshman and Sophomore years and then graduated from Mill Valley High School in Shawnee in 2007. She was currently completing her Freshman year at the University of Miami in Florida studying marine science and biology.
Kelly was an excellent student who loved to learn and she excelled at everything she did. She loved school, volleyball, travel, reading, hanging out with her friends, and driving her little red mini-cooper. All who knew Kelly were always impressed with her heart of gold and her friendly and caring demeanor. We are sure Kelly would want us to continue to remember her for how she truly cared about others and how she tackled all life had to offer with vigor, excitement, and hope. We are all extremely fortunate to have been exposed to her incredibly loving and caring personality and we are richer human beings for having known her. We’ll never forget her engaging smile, zest for life, and love for others.
Kelly is preceded in death by her Grandparents Dan and Mabel Jones of Merriam, Kansas and her Grandfather Stuart F. Meyer of Palm Coast, Florida. She is survived by her Grandmother Doris C. Meyer of Palm Coast, Florida, her Mother and Father Jerry C. and Catherine A. Jones, her brother Timothy Colin of Shawnee, Kansas, and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins. Visitation will be 6-8:00 p.m., Friday, April 11, 2008 at St. Joseph Catholic Church 11311 Johnson Drive, Shawnee, Kansas 66203. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 a.m., Saturday, April 12, 2008 at St. Joseph Catholic Church with burial in Resurrection Cemetery, Lenexa, Kansas to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the University of Miami. A fund is being created in Kelly’s honor to recognize an outstanding Hecht resident college student each year. Please mail contributions to the University of Miami, in Kelly’s name to P.O. Box 025388, Miami Florida 33102-9811.
Think of Kelly not as gone, but as living; not as a flower that has faded, but rather, a flower that has been transplanted; and nourished by the love and kindness she bestowed on us, and is now blooming in even richer colors and sweeter shades. Her impact on all of us will never fade. All who knew her will see her vibrancy shining through in friends and the world around and in that moment will perpetuate her memory with a warm smile and mischievous wink.

BILL D. ZERBE
Bill D. Zerbe, 79, of Shawnee, KS, died, Thursday, March 10, 2005. Services will be 11 a.m., Monday, March 14 at the Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee with burial in Resurrection Cemetery. Visitation will be 2 – 4 p.m., Sunday at the chapel. The family suggests contributions to the Alzheimer’s Association.
Mr. Zerbe was born in Kansas City, MO. He worked for General Motors for 40 years and retired in 1987. He was a Navy Veteran of WWII. He is survived by his wife, Mary Zerbe; a son, Ray Zerbe; a daughter, Janice Nickason; brothers, Paul and Rancy; sisters, Barbara and Betty and five grandchildren.

HELEN LUCILLE ZIMMER
Helen Zimmer, 81, Shawnee, KS passed away Sunday, April 3rd at Shawnee Gardens Nursing Center. A Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 AM, Friday, April 8th at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Visitation, Thursday from 6-8 PM at the Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee with the rosary being said at 7:30 PM. Helen is survived by two sons, Stephen Zimmer and Christopher Zimmer, both of Shawnee; six grandchildren; and sisters, Alice Richardson, Irene Smeltzer, and Mary Henke.

CLARA M. VAN DERHAGEN
Clara Mae Van Derhagen, 82, passed away Thursday, March 17, 2005 at her home. Graveside services will be 10:00 AM, Monday, March 21 at the St. Joseph Cemetery. Friends may call from 2-4 PM, Sunday at the Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions to Kansas City Hospice Foundation 9221 Ward Parkway, Suite 100, Kansas City, MO 64114.
Clara Mae was born July 10, 1922 in Fairfield, IL to Isaac S. and Edna M. (Wilson) Parlier. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Van Derhagen, Feb. 15, 1990. Survivors include her brother and his wife, Darrell E. and Judi Parlier, Springfield, MO; two step-daughters and their families, Linda Carl, Dodge City, KS and Sharon Newland, Lee’s Summit, MO and very dear friend, Tzion Baidglign, Shawnee, KS

Marjorie ‘Marge’ Swarts
Marjorie Swarts passed away March 5, 2005, at The Grand Court in Overland Park, Kansas. The family would like to invite all her friends to join them in celebrating her life. Friends may call from 6-8:00 p.m.with a rosary recitation at 5:30 p.m. at the Amos Family Chapel, 10901 Johnson Drive, Shawnee, KS on Wednesday, March 9. Mass of Christian burial will be Thursday at 10:00 a.m. at Good Shepherd Catholic Church, 12800 W. 75th, Shawnee, Kansas; entombment in Resurrection Mausoleum, Lenexa, KS. The family requests no flowers and suggests donations to the Sisters Servants of Mary, 800 N. 18th St., Kansas City, KS 66102.
Marjorie was born in Bradford, in Yorkshire, England. She was preceded in death by her twin sister who died at birth and her husband of over 50 years, John L. Swarts who died in 1997. Marjorie and John met while he was stationed in England during WWII and she was a WREN serving with the Royal Navy. Marjorie became a US citizen in 1957. Working briefly at the Simmons Mattress Co. and selling Luzier’s cosmetics while teaching herself accounting and typing skills. Marjorie took a secretarial job at Veterans Quindaro Homes in October 1958 and very soon became the manager. While there she made many friends and gained the respect of residents as well as local and county officials not just for her tireless efforts in keeping The Homes an outstanding residential community but also for her compassionate support of the elderly as a Wyandotte County Legal Guardian. She retired in December 1994 and was recognized for her many contributions to local organizations and charities including being awarded honorary membership in the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #4 for her longtime support of the local police and their families.
Mourning her passing are her six children: son John Swarts, Prairie Village, KS; daughter Patricia Termini and husband, Stephan Johnson, Overland Park, KS; daughter Therese Iverson and husband, Michael, Shawnee, KS; daughter Jan Swarts, Overland Park, KS; son David Swarts and wife Ann, Lenexa, KS; and son Timothy Swarts and wife Anne, Lenexa, KS; her many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; her sister, Joan Mansell, Bishop’s Stortfort, England; her brother, George Crabtree and wife Charlotte, Saratoga, CA; numerous nieces and nephews and many, many friends.
Marjorie enjoyed shopping with her daughters, long lunches with friends, reading and collecting antiques. She will be remembered for her character, wisdom, and her many kindnesses, her love of poetry, her witty newsletters during her 36 years at Qunidaro Homes, and her ‘very proper British accent’.
The family wishes to thank the staff of John Knox Village Hospice for their guidance and support. They would also like to especially thank Kathy and Traci of Gem Care for their loving and heartwarming care during her stay.

ALICE R. STOREY
Alice R. Storey, 73, Shawnee, KS went home to be with her Lord on Friday, Jan. 14, 2005 at the Sweet Life of Rosehill. A Celebration of her life will be11:00 AM, Monday, Jan. 17 at the Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee; burial in the Shawnee Mission Memory Gardens. Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society.
Alice was born Sept.25, 1931 in Charleston, AR to Arthur and Verland Darr. She went to high school in Charleston and was an active basketball player there. Alice was a retail clerk at Safeway Grocery Store for 15 years, retiring in 1986. She was a very active member of Bethal Baptist Church in Kansas City, KS and later at the Quivira Baptist Church, Shawnee, KS. Alice was preceded in death by her husband, Willis Bert Storey in 1988 and daughter, Wanda Storey in 2003. Survivors include her son, Ronald Storey and his wife, Becky, Shawnee, KS; two sisters, Nadine Wood, Grants Pass, OR and Angie Huckstep, Benton, AR; brother, Douglas Darr, Tulsa, OK; and two grandchildren, Ryan Storey, Overland Park, KS and Jennifer Storey, Shawnee, KS.

RICHARD L. STIPP
Richard L. Stipp, 58, Shawnee, KS passed away Friday, March 18, 2005 at the Shawnee Mission Medical Center, Merriam, KS. Memorial services will be 2:00 PM, Wednesday, March 23 at the Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society for colon cancer research.
Richard was born, August 24, 1946 in Colorado Springs, CO to Clarance and Juanita (Patty) Stipp. After graduating from Chanute High School in 1965, Richard enlisted in the US Army. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War and received the Purple Heart. Richard married June Starbuck on June 5, 1970 in Altoona, KS. He currently was a conductor for Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad. Richard loved gardening, traveling and wildlife. Survivors include his wife, June Stipp; sister, Nancy Anderson, Muscoutah, IL; brother, Clarance Stipp, Mansfield, OH; two sisters-in-law, Joanie Avonts, Fredonia, KS and Carmen Starbuck, Plainview, TX; brother-in-law, Kelly Starbuck, Benedict, KS; two aunts, Helen Patty and Anita Mae Patty; uncle, Bob Patty and many nephews and nieces.

LOMA FAYE STEELMAN
Loma Faye Steelman, 81, died Dec. 5, 2004, after several months of illness. She was born to Allie Burrus Ligon and Ronald Vincent Ligon, Sr, of Byers, TX. She was married to Leon Weldon Steelman for 53 years and he died in 1993. She is survived by two sons, Alan and his wife Michelle Steelman and Jimmie and his wife Maryann Steelman; one daughter, Donna and her husband Larry Shirley. Grandchildren are Rachel and Skye Singleton, Joshua and Rachel Steelman, Joel Steelman, Matt Steelman, Jamie and Anthony Norman, Lori Onions, and Ryan and Casey Shirley. Great Grandchildren are Gabriel Norman, Danielle, Kristen, and Jake Onions, Jordan and Hailey Shirley and Great Grandchildren in love, Coby and Peyton Seiz.ailey Shirley and great grandchildren in love, Coby and Peyton Siezs
Mrs. Steelman leaves her brother John Ligon, her sister Jane McGuffey, and her sister-in-law Chris Ligon all of Texas. She was preceded in death by her brother Ronald Vincent Ligon, JR, and her sister Ann Ligon. She leaves many nieces, nephews and family in Texas, Oklahoma, and the Kansas City area. Services will be 10:00 AM Wed Dec. 8, 2004, at the Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee with burial at Pleasant View Cemetery. Visitation will be 6:00 to 8:00 PM, Tuesday.

POLLYANN SHAW
Pollyann Shaw, 72, of Merriam, KS passed away April 3rd, 2005 at KU Medical Center. Services will be held Thursday April 7th, 2005 at Full Faith Church, Shawnee, KS at 11:00 a.m. Friends may call from 10-11:00 at the church prior to the service. Burial Leavenworth National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations to Revival Chinese Ministries International or Jews for Jesus.
Pollyann was born February 4th, 1933 in Whiting, IA to Amil and Gwen Younger and was later adopted by Elmer and Marie (Sorensen) Larson and grew up in Moorhead, IA. She married Ray Shaw November 4th, 1951 and they made their home in the Kansas City area in 1974 after his retirement from the Air Force. She is survived by her husband; her sons Steve Shaw (Pat) of Overland Park, Tom Shaw (Cheryl) of Lakeland FL and their children Robin, Tera, Austin, and Ryan; and her son Jerry Shaw (Rita) of Platte City. She also leaves her sisters Carolyn Winquist (Marvin) Pearland, TX; Nancy Heflin (Ken), Glendale CA. She was preceded in death by her son Michael Howard Shaw in 1952. Pollyann will be remembered as a wonderful and loving wife mother and grandmother.

GORDON EUGENE SEAGO
Gordon E. Seago, 79, of Kansas City KS. passed away peacefully after receiving the last rites of the Church surrounded by family at his home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10AM. Saturday April 2nd at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Kansas City, KS. A visitation will be held from 8:30-10AM at the church. Gordon was born August 30, 1925 to Elmer and Frances Seago in Slater, MO. He was an active member of Sacred Heart Parish, and was a member of the Friends of Pomona State Park. He enjoyed spending his time wood working, fishing and camping. Gordon was preceded in death by his sister; Winifred Seago. He is survived by his wife Rita of the home, three sons; Chuck and wife Karen of Kansas City, MO Chris and wife Julia of Topeka, and Cdr. Mark Seago USNR (ret.) and wife Carol of Kansas City, MO. Two daughters; Paula Jean Adair and husband Randy of Topeka, Sister Diana Seago, O.S.B of Atchison, KS. 11 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. The family suggests memorials be sent to Benedictine Sisters Mount St. Scholastica. 801 S. 8th St. Atchison, KS 66002.

ERICH SARAPUU, PH.D
Erich Sarapuu, 87, Kansas City, MO passed away Wednesday, Dec. 15, 2004, at his home.
Mr. Sarapuu was born in Tallinn Estonia. He was the retired President of Bio-Electrics. He received his PHD from the University of Missouri School of Mines in Rolla, MO.
He was preceded in death by a son, Peeter Sarapuu. Survivors include his wife, Erna Sarapuu of the home; two daughters, Ingrid Sarapuu and her husband, Michael Anderson of Bellevue, WA and Krista Sloan and her husband, Tom Sloan of Kansas City, MO; five grandchildren, Erich Anderson, Stacy Anderson, Stephen Conley, Steven Sloan, and Andy Sloan. The family request no flowers and contributions to Wayside Waifs.

LAURITA I. SANDERS
Laurita I. Sanders, 81, Overland Park, KS passed away Wed. March 8, 2005, at St. Luke’s Hospital. Mass of Resurrection will be 10:00 AM, Friday Mar 11, 2005, at the Queen of the Holy Rosary with burial at Resurrection Cemetery. Visitation will be 6:00 to 8:00 PM, Thursday at the Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee with a Rosary at 7:30PM. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Luke’s Hospital Foundation, Gyn/Oncology Fund, 800 West 47th St. Suite 204, Kansas City, MO 64112.
Mrs. Sanders was born in Hays, KS. She was a member of the Queen of the Holy Rosary, and St. Mary’s Circle.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Elmer J. Sanders. Survivors include a son, David L. and his wife Gloria Sanders of Marietta, GA; a daughter, Linda S. and her husband John M. McMillen of Bellevue, WA; a sister, Lucille Ruder of Overland Park, KS and three grandchildren, John P. Mc Millen, Jennifer C. McMillen and Kristen R. Sanders.

MICHAEL WILLIAM TOMASICH
Michael William Tomasich, age 57, a resident of Shawnee, KS died on Thursday, April 26, 2007.
He was born on November 4, 1949, the only son of Michael J. and Harriet G. Tomasich. He was employed by the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City for the past 9 years. Mr. Tomasich was employed by Deluxe Check Printers, retiring with 27 ½ years of loyal service.
Michael was a 1971 graduate of Emporia State Teachers College in Emporia, KS. He married his college sweetheart, Jane, August 4, 1972. Together they raised two fine young men, Nick and Andrew.
Michael was a devoted husband and father. He was a Cubmaster for Pack 3249, little league baseball coach, Boy Scout leader for Troop 246, and proud father of two Eagle Scouts.
Michael leaves behind his best friend and wife, Jane; sons, Nick of Merriam and Andrew of Lawrence. He also leaves behind his mother and step-father Harriet and John Eriks, sisters, Karen McLemore, Teresa Norton, Eileen Marshall, Annette Tomasich, Deanne Stephens and step-sister, Darlene Burress and many, many other friends and relatives. Michael was preceded in death by his father, Michael Tomasich.
Funeral Mass will be 10:00 a.m., Monday, April 30, 2007, at St. Joseph Catholic Church with private inurnment at Resurrection Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Boy Scouts of America, Heart of America Council, 10210 Holmes, Kansas City, MO 64131.

JANICE SITZMAN
Jan Sitzman, 50, Prairie Village, KS passed away Wednesday, March 8, 2006 at her home. A visitation will be held on Monday, March 13 from 2-4:00 PM at the Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee. The family suggests contributions be made to the Kansas City Zoo.
Jan was born March 22, 1955 in Lawrence, KS to John and Eunice Cantrell Roberts. She received her Master’s Degree in Gerontology at the University of Nebraska Omaha in 1985. She was a homemaker and worked as a docent at the Kansas City Zoo for 15 years. She was widely involved with PTA and girl scouts and enjoyed gardening. Jan is survived by her husband, Dr. Everette Sitzman, of the home; daughter, Ann, of the home; son, Steve, Overland Park, KS; mother, Eunice Roberts, Springfield, MO; two sisters, Karen Roberts, Overland Park, KS and Joanie Elsey, Chicago, IL; and brother, John D. Roberts, Miami, FL. She was preceded in death by her father, John P. Roberts. Jan was a loving mother, wife, sister, and friend and will be missed by all who knew her.

CARL PETERSON
Carl Peterson, 90, of Lenexa, Kansas, passed away into his eternal rest, Monday, November 7, 2005. Beloved husband of the late Carolyn Peterson, dear father of Richard (Gloria) Peterson, the late David (Susan) Peterson, and Gary (Vickie) Peterson; beloved brother of Roberta Peters and Irene Sheele; beloved granddad of Wally (Sally) Peterson, Graig (Marina) Peterson, Rick (Lori) Peterson, Aaron Peterson, Meg (Doug) Williams, Laura (Dan) Berra, Kim Peterson, the late Lindsey Peterson, and Curtis Peterson; beloved great-granddad of Nyle Peterson, Marley Peterson and Timothy Peterson.
Services will be 1:30 p.m., Friday at the Amos Family Chapel of Lenexa with burial in Johnson County Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be 12:30 – 1:30 p.m., Friday, at the chapel. Memorials may be made to Westy Community Care Home, Incorporated, 105 N. Highway 99, Westmoreland, Kansas 66549.

JAMES E. PETERSEN
James E. (Pete) Petersen, 79, of Roeland Park, Kansas, was born on April 8, 1927, and passed away on November 8, 2006. Services will be at Hillcrest Covenant Church, at 87th and Nall in Overland Park, on Sunday, November 12th at 4:00 p.m., with a visitation following.
Jim Petersen was the son of Leon and Bertha Petersen. He attended grade school at Westwood View Elementary in Fairway, Kansas and Roesland Elementary in Roeland Park. He attended high school at Shawnee Mission Rural (now Shawnee Mission North). He entered the U.S. Navy in March, 1945 and served on the USS Minneapolis in the Pacific theater of war until his honorable discharge on July 27, 1946.
Jim married Nancy L. Fredlund in July, 1948, and this past summer celebrated their 58th anniversary together. They have two children, James W. (Bill) Petersen and of Grain Valley, Missouri and Pamela K. Petersen Lucas of Prairie Village.
Jim was a brilliant engineer and inventor who loved to tell stories. He worked as a machinist throughout his high school years. His first job after World War II was as an equipment installer with Western Electric. In 1949, he went to work as a machinist for Bendix Corporation. During his ten years there, he completed Bendix’s rigorous 4-year tool & die apprenticeship program before becoming first a senior tool designer and then a senior process engineer.
In 1959, along with Al Cooper and Frank Elliott, Jim founded Epic Manufacturing Corporation, which specialized in medical devices and aerospace components. In 1969 he became sole owner and president. He stayed on with the company as a technical consultant after it was sold in 1986, and in 1988 bought the medical device portion of the business back in order to found Dadson Manufacturing Corporation. He served as president and director of product development with Dadson until February, 2006. He is a past president of the National Tool & Manufacturing Association, a senior member of the Society of Manufacturing Engineers, and a “For Life” Certified Manufacturing Engineer (CMfgE)
Jim and Nancy served as foster parents beginning in 1971, caring for over 400 foster children over three decades. He was a co-founder of the Johnson County Foster Parent Support Group, past president of Foster Children of Johnson County, a vice president of the National Foster Parent Association, and a director for the Kansas State Association of Foster and Adoptive Parents. Jim was also the vice president of Mid America Children’s Services. In 1994, he and Nancy were named the National Foster Family of the Year and the Kansas State Foster Family of the Year.
In addition to his wife Nancy, Jim leaves behind his son Bill, his daughter Pam, son-in-law James Lucas, and Pam and James’ four children: Laura Christine Lucas, of Boston; Peter Barrett Lucas, of Olathe; David Christopher Lucas, of Colorado Springs; and Bethany Gayle Lucas, of Prairie Village. Jim also leaves his sister and brother-in-law, Gladys and Dr. John Withrow, of North Kansas City and their children Blake Withrow and Jane Patera.
“Pete” was a member of Hillcrest Covenant Church, and earlier of the Overland Park Bible Chapel and Troost Gospel Hall.
Pete waged a courageous battle against ALS (Lou Gehrig’s disease) for 3 ½ years. He died peacefully and sure of his destination while surrounded by his wife and children.
The family suggests contributions to the Sisters Servants of Mary, Northcare Hospice, or to the ALS-Keith Worthington Chapter.

EVERLY JOYCE KOZIOL
Beverly Joyce Koziol, 68, Shawnee Mission, KS passed away peacefully on January 14, 2006, at 10:30 am.
Beverly was born in St. Joseph, MO on Nov. 25, 1937. She married John J. Koziol, Sr. in August 1955. John and Beverly were blessed with 5 wonderful children who all survive their parents. Debra K. and her husband Paul Bliss, John and his wife Mandy Koziol, Jr., Steven R. and his wife Shelly Koziol, Peggy S Koziol-Oswald and Kimela G. and her husband Danny Murphy.
They were also blessed with 13 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. Beverly and John were very active members of the Lenexa Baptist Church. Beverly is survived by 1 brother and 5 sisters.
This wonderful woman of faith is greatly loved, and will be missed by all who knew her.
Beverly was known to her family and friends as a “Woman of Prayer” She never failed daily to lift prayer up for her family and her country.
Our one comfort is knowing she is in the arms of Jesus and walking the streets of gold with her beloved husband, John.
Funeral Services will be 10:00 AM, Wednesday, January 18, 2006 at the Lenexa Baptist Church, 15320 West 87th St., Lenexa, KS with a 12:30 PM graveside Service at the National Cemetery in Leavenworth, KS. Visitation 6:00 to 8:00 PM, Tuesday at the Church. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Lenexa Baptist Church.

PAUL L. (PETE) O’TOOLE
Paul L. (Pete) O’Toole, 69, Shawnee, KS passed away Friday, March 18, 2005 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Mass of the Resurrection will be 10:00 AM, Tuesday, March 22 at the St. Joseph Catholic Church; burial in the Resurrection Cemetery. Friends may call from 6-8 PM, Monday at the Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee, where a rosary recitation will be at 7:30 PM. In lieu of flowers the family requests contributions to either the St. Joseph Grade School Development Fund, St. Joseph Church or the Kansas City Hospice.
Mr. O’Toole was born Sept. 17, 1935 in Seneca, KS to John and Grace (Mallam) O’Toole. Paul attended and graduated from the St. Peter and Paul Catholic Schools in Seneca, KS. He was a veteran of the United States Marine Corp. Paul was a glass cutter for Harding Glass for 35 years. He managed the Harding Glass in Shawnee from 1973 until his retirement in 1996. Paul was a member of the Old St. Joseph High School Booster Club and was a fourth degree knight in the Knights of Columbus. He was preceded in death by his parents, four brothers and a sister. Survivors include his wife, Judith O’Toole; two daughters, Diana Bratton and Donna (Mike) Lowther both of Shawnee, KS; two sons, Daniel O’Toole, Kansas City, MO and Dennis (Lisa) O’Toole, Overland Park, KS; sister, Dorothy Hutchens, Idaho Falls, ID; brother, James O’Toole, Lawrence, KS and eight grandchildren.

AUGUST H. MULLER
August H. Muller, 86 of Mission, KS passed away April 2, 2005 at his home. He will be buried with military honors at Ft. Scott National Cemetery. Family suggests memorial contributions be sent to Our Reedemer Lutheran Church, Aquebogue, NY.
August was born May 4, 1918 in Brooklyn, NY, lived in Riverhead, NY, for 60 years before moving to Kansas. He served in WW II in the First US/Canadian Special Service Force and the 101st Airborne Division where he was in 7 campaigns and the recipient of the Bronze Star. He was a member in the VFW. He enjoyed spending time fishing, gardening and crocheting. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Lillian ;his daughter, Lynn Terry and her husband Charles of Prairie Village, KS, his son; Dennis and his wife Susan of Gig Harbor, WA, 6 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren.

VINCENT T. MCCARTHY
Vincent T. McCarthy of Overland Park, KS passed away peacefully at home Monday, March 7, 2005. Visitation will be 6:00 to 8:00 PM, Wed. March 9, 2005, at the Amos Family Chapel of Lenexa. Memorial Mass of Resurrection will be 10:30 AM, Thursday at Holy Spirit Catholic Church. Two memorial funds have been set up in Vinc’s name: Holy Spirit Catholic Church Restoration Fund, 11300 West 103rde St. Overland Park, KS 66214 or Hospice and Home Health Services of Olathe Medical Center, 20333 West 151st Street, Olathe, KS 66061.
Vincent was born in Logan Township Perth County Ontario on Jan. 8, 1927, to Daniel and Elizabeth (Gaffney) McCarthy.
Vince was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, Thomas, Joseph, and John. Survivors include his wife, Sandy, Three sons, Paul of Seattle, WA, Kevin of Yorba Linda, CA, Philip of Shawnee, KS, Step-son Greg Foley (Sandy) of Olathe, Step Daughter, Susan Johnson of Overland Park, two sisters, Margaret Morrison of Mitchell, Ontario, Joan (Don) Foster of Shelby Township, MI, One brother, Kenneth (Michelle) of Etobicoke, Ontario, two sisters-in-law, Jane McCarthy, London, Ontario and Alice McCarthy of Shawnee and Alyssa McCarthy of Overland Park, KS, three step grandchildren, Jason Foley of Gardner, KS Jennifer Resner of Gardner, KS and Stephanie Johnson of Overland Park, KS and numerous nieces and nephews.
Vince worked for Massey Ferguson for 40 plus years. Vince loved hockey, golfing, reading, and music. He adored his family, especially the grandchildren.

DOROTHY V. LEMMONS
Dorothy V. Lemmons, 84, of Overland Park, KS, passed away, Saturday, April 2, 2005 at her home in the presence of her family. The Mass of Resurrection will be 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, at Holy Spirit Catholic Church. Visitation will be 6 – 7 p.m., Tuesday at the Amos Family Chapel of Lenexa where the Rosary will be prayed at 7 p.m.. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to Kansas City Hospice.
Dorothy was born in Brooklyn, NY and lived in this area since 1961. She was a devout Catholic and member of Holy Spirit Catholic Church and a former member of St. Ann’s Catholic Church. She was a volunteer at Shawnee Mission Medical Center. She was preceded in death by a brother, George Fallar, in 1989. Survivors include her daughter, Donna (Mark) Kunz, of Lenexa, KS; a sister Jacqueline Callahan, of Garden City, L.I., NY; a granddaughter, Jami Keller; three grandsons, Adam (Lisa) Keller, Michael Kunz and Casey Kunz; and she was expecting the arrival of a great grandson, Brady Keller.

JAMES LECLUYSE
James LeCluyse, 56, of Lee’s Summit, MO passed away Friday August 5, 2005 at his home. Funeral services will be held 10 AM., Wednesday August 10, 2005 at The Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee. A visitation will be held from 6-8 PM Tuesday evening and the funeral home. Family suggests memorial contributions be sent to The American Cancer Society.
Jim worked in the seed and grain business, and more recently was working in antiques. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, bowling, and traveling. Jim was preceded in death by his parents Robert C. and June (Schilter) LeCluyse and one brother Robert E. He is survived by his loving wife, Cecelia of the home, sons; Michael at Whiteman AFB Warrensburg, MO, Scott and Jonathan both of the home. Daughters; Kim Avery-Smith (Shawn) of Joplin, MO, Natalie Avery (Jim Kirksey) of Warrensburg, MO, stepmother; Josephine of Lenexa, KS. Brothers; Mike (Julie) of Leawood, KS, Tom (Diane) Ft. Collins, CO, Joe (Eileen) of Scottsdale, AZ, Bill (Debbie) of Olathe, KS, sister; Anna of Lenexa, KS brother; Chris (Christina) of Austin, TX, seven Grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

ALLEN RICHARD KISTNER
Allen Richard Kistner, 78 of Shawnee, KS passed away Monday, December, 20 2004 at Shawnee Gardens Nursing Center. Memorial services will be held 11 AM Thursday Dec. 23, 2004 following a visitation from 10 to 11 AM. Family suggests memorials be sent to Crosslines.
Allen was born Jan. 13, 1926 in Cleveland, OH. to Winifred and Frank Kistner. He graduated from Holy Name High School in 1944. He worked at Electric Products in Cleveland for 33 years. He was an avid bowler and once bowled a 300 game. He is survived by son Timothy and his wife Angela; stepdaughters Donna Adamowicz and her husband Kevin, Julie Ohahoske and her husband Brian, stepson Darrell Meeker and his wife Kathy, two brothers; George and Ronny Kistner.

ROSEMARY ELIZABETH McVEY KOOKEN LAGOMARCINO
Rosemary Elizabeth McVey Kooken Lagomarcino was born on March 7, 1926 . On her 79th birthday, March 7, 2005, she returned to our Lord’s loving arms after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.
Rosemary was the oldest daughter of Edward and Teresa McVey, who preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by Richard A. Lagomarcino, her husband of 24 years, on February 5, 2005. She will be missed every day by her family, which include her son, Donald H. Kooken, Jr, his wife, Joanie, and their children; Kristie, Matthew and Tom. Also, her daughter, Karen M. Santa Cruz, her husband, Steve, and their children; Heather, Nathan, Elizabeth and Kyle. She is also survived by two sisters and three brothers; Louise Carter, Eileen Bolin, and Edward, John and William McVey; and their families.
Rosemary’s treasures in life were her faith and family. She was a member of St. Pius X parish since 1955. She attributes much of this faith building to her family and her 12 years education at St. Vincent’s Academy. Her faith was an inspiration to her children and grandchildren, particularly throughout her illness. After many years of working to raise her children, her greatest joy in her retirement was spending time with her children and grandchildren. Her energy and fun-loving spirit to be actively involved in their lives will be cherished memories of our dear mother and grandmother forever.
Visitation will be 6-9 PM, Wednesday, March 9 at the Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee, where a Rosary recitation will be at 7:00 PM. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 AM, Thursday, March 10 at the St. Pius X Catholic Church, 5500 Woodson, Mission, KS 66202; burial in the Resurrection Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Pius X Catholic Church or School.

VIRGINIA A. KETTER
Virginia A. Ketter, 78, Roeland Park, KS passed away December 29, 2004 at her home. Mass of Christian burial will be 1 PM, Monday, January 3, 2005 at St. Agnes Catholic Church Roeland Park, KS with entombment at Resurrection Mausoleum Lenexa, KS. Friends may call from 5-7 PM,. Sunday at the Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee, with Roasry at 6 PM. Family suggests memorials to be sent to St. Agnes Catholic Church or Crossroads Hospice.
Mrs. Ketter was born August 13, 1926 in Seneca, KS to Chris and Agnes Sack. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband; Bill, daughter; Barbara, sisters; Rita Schulte and Eleanor Love, brother; Raymond Sack. She is survived by her daughters; Carolyn Messbarger and husband Dick. Judy Morr and husband Dan, Joan Brown and husband Ron, Sons; David Ketter and wife Jean, Jim Ketter and wife Ann. Sisters; Kay Hedderman, Eileen Sheehan, Mary Kirkman, Sally Koehler, Millie Lierz and Joann Davis. Brothers; Bob Sack, Charles Sack, Leon Sack, 14 Grandchildren and 7 Great-Grandchildren.

BETTY IRMEN
Betty Irmen passed way in her sleep on January 31, 2005. Funeral mass will be 11:00 AM, Saturday, Feb. 5 at St. Pius X Catholic Church; burial in the Resurrection Cemetery. Friends may call from 10-11 AM, Saturday at the Church. In lieu of flowers the family requests contributions to either, St. Pius X Catholic Church, 5601 Woodson, Mission, KS 66202 or HospiceCare of Kansas, 15239 W. 95th St., Lenexa, KS 66219.
Betty was born on May 1, 1920 and grew up in the small town of Salem, Nebraska. She became an accomplished pianist at an early age and was blessed with the ability to play music by ear. She happily shared this special gift with others throughout her life, even during her final years.
Betty was valedictorian of her high school class, and after graduation attended Chillicothe Business College in Chillicothe, MO. It was there that she met the love of her life, Bill. They married on August 14, 1943, and after Bill’s service in World War II, Betty and Bill established their home in the Kansas City area. After several years of working in downtown Kansas City, Betty became a full-time mom and homemaker in Mission, KS upon the birth of her two children- Doug in 1947 and Nancy in 1950.
Betty served her community as a member and officer of her children’s PTA, her ladies Circle and Women’s Club at St. Pius X Church, as cub scout and girl scout den mother, and as piano teacher to countless children. Throughout her life, Betty’s special gift to the world was her gentle spirit, her genuine kindness and good wishes for others, and her humility. Betty never put others down to feel good about herself. She believed in each person’s essential worth and goodness, no matter their wealth or social standing. Always sharply dressed, Betty had a wonderful sense of humor, and taught her children and grandchildren the joy of laughing out loud. Even at the end, Betty couldn’t help but bring herself to share the glow of her beautiful and loving smile that her family and friends will cherish in her memory.
Betty was preceded in death by her parents, Martha and Arthur Klima, sister Virginia Whitney, and her beloved husband, Bill. She is survived by her daughter, Nancy and her husband Jim Schumm; her son, Doug and his wife Monique; by grandchildren Andy, Audrey and Derek Schumm, Sara Irmen and Anne Close and her husband Troy; sisters, Marjorie Weber and Bonnie Haynes; many nieces and nephews; devoted and loving staff at Mission Springs Assisted Living; and by her constant , faithful and protective companion in her final years, her cat Ebony.

MAVIS I. HUFFMAN
Mavis I. Huffman, 93, Kansas City, MO passed away, Sunday, March 13, 2005 at The Greens at Creekside Nursing Center. Mrs. Huffman was born June 19, 1912 in Pryor, OK to Robert and Bessie Hovermale. She was an avid outdoor enthusiast and enjoyed fishing and hunting with her husband Paul who preceded her in death in 1993. She is survived by three sisters; Jean Wise, Bernell Sawyer, and Bernice Lapp. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews. Graveside Services will be held 1:00 PM, Tuesday, March 15, 2005 at Johnson County Memorial Gardens. Family suggest memorial contributions be sent to Crossroads Hospice.

DELORES M. HOYTAL
Delores M. Hoytal, 83, of Shawnee, KS, died Wednesday, January 12, 2005. Funeral services 10 a.m. Saturday, January 15, at Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee followed by burial in Johnson County Memorial Gardens.
Delores graduated from Wyandotte High School Class of 1940. She enjoyed reading, knitting and quilting. Delores volunteered at the Shawnee Mission Medical Center. She enjoyed her friends and activities at the Lenexa Senior Center, along with traveling. She was a member of Asbury United Methodist Church.
She was preceded in death by her parents Irene and Roy Lenn and her husband, George Hoytal. Survivors include her sister-in-law, an aunt and several cousins. Memorial contributions are suggested to the church.

VINCENT F. (VINCE) HOEFLER, SR.
Vincent Frederick Hoefler, Sr. 80, Shawnee, KS passed away at home, Friday, June 17, 2005 due to complications he suffered from a fall this past Jan. His loving family with Sister Victoria was by his side. The funeral Mass will be at 10:00 am, Thursday, June 23, 2005, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, King & Johnson Dr., Shawnee, KS. Burial at Resurrection Cemetery, Lenexa, KS. Family & friends may call from 5:30 pm to 8 pm, Wednesday, June 22, 2005, at Amos Family Chapel, 10901 Johnson Dr., Shawnee, KS. Rosary will be said at 5:30pm. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations, in his memory, to the Sister Servants of Mary, 800 N.18th St. KCK 66102 or to the KC Hospice, 10100 W. 87th St. Suite 100, Overland Park, KS 66212.
Vincent was born at home in Westphalia, KS to Vincent Joseph and Caroline Ann (Stahl) Hoefler. He graduated from St. Theresa’s Grade School, Westphalia & Westphalia High School. Vincent married Thelma Ann Kellerman on Oct.8, 1944, at St. Theresa’s, Westphalia. After being a farm boy all his life they decided farming was not where they were to be, so they moved with their first child to Merriam, KS in 1945; then purchased a home with acreage in Shawnee and have lived at the same address since 1946. He first went to work for the Pullman Sleeper Car Service for a short time. Then for 40 yrs hauled gasoline for Phillips, to service stations and independent dealers around the Metro area. Retiring from that job he went to work for 10 yrs at Consolidated Mailing in Merriam. His health forced him to retire again.
With his busy life of working and raising 7 children, Vince always found time to pass on his knowledge and love of sports to children. For over 21 yrs, he coached CYO sports (Basketball, Football & Track) for St. Joseph Grade School, Shawnee. He was a member of the original St. Joseph Boosters Club, always lending a hand to make stadium or gymnasium repairs. He also ran the Time Clock for all the St. Joseph/Aquinas football & basketball games till the HS moved. Vince also Coach / Managed Sunrise Optimist, later to become known as 3 & 2 Baseball. Even after his own children grew out of the sport, he continued to coach/manage baseball till back surgery forced him to quit. You could always find him with a game on TV and a different one on the radio next to him. He could name a lot of the pro players with their stats and always had an opinion as to whether they should be traded or not. He truly has passed his love of sports down to his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, attending the next generation games only as a spectator. Vince joined the Knights of Columbus, Shawnee, Sept. 1, 1946, becoming a Fourth Degree Knight on Feb. 8, 1971. He will be remembered for his unselfish love & devotion to family & friends; and for his devotion to the Blessed Mother, praying the rosary daily at St. Joseph Church with a group of parishioners. He also led the Rosary every 6th Sunday before the 9am Mass for many yrs.
Vince was preceded in death by his parents, 1 brother, Richard and an infant brother; 2 son-in-laws, Bob Spruk and Joe Dechant & 1 granddaughter, Cheryl Flakus. He is survived by his wife of 60 yrs, Thelma, of the home; 7 children, Mary Spruk, Shawnee, KS, Alice Dechant, Springfield, MO. Charles Sr. (Lorraine) Hoefler, Shawnee, Vincent Jr. (Hazel) Birch Tree, MO, Lyle (Janet) Hoefler, Bossier City, LA, Raymond (Linda) Hoefler & Linda (Randy) Oneslager, both of Shawnee, 2 brothers Carl Hoefler, Manhattan, KS, John (Joan) Hoefler, Westphalia, KS, a sister, Anna (Bob) Huerter, Chanute, KS; 14 grandchildren, Donna (Rex) Covell, Pam (Don) Hart, Rob Spruk, Charles Jr. (Wendy) Hoefler, Bill (Sheryl) Hoefler, Scott Hoefler, Shawn Hoefler, Ryan (Kristy) Hoefler, Brad (Lisa) Hoefler, Amy (Josh) Beasley, Michael Hoefler, Angela (Jay) Lunsford, Brandy Hoefler and Jamie Lane; 10 great-grandchildren, Elissa Beatty, Jake Beatty, Halen Covell, Aaron Covell, Jamie Spruk, Ashley Spruk, Morgan Hoefler, Karly Hoefler, Shelton Hoefler, Quenton Hoefler and 2 great-great-grandchildren, Rylee Kerr and Emilee Moyers.
A special thanks to Randy Oneslager for coordinating & supervising Vincent’s homecare and to all those who were there to help.

LARRY JON HATZ
Larry Jon Hatz, 61, of Overland Park Kansas passed away Tuesday, March 22, 2005 at KU Medical Center. Funeral services will be held 11 AM Sat at The Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee. Friends may call from 5-7PM Friday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers family suggest memorial contributions be sent to The National Kidney Foundation.
Mr. Hatz was born August 20, 1943 to Lawrence and Peggy Hatz in Sabetha, Kansas. He is survived by his wife Carolyn of the home, one daughter; Meredith Hill and her husband Michael, two grandchildren; Madison and McKenzie Baker. He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister; Kaye Jean Hartsook.

RENE HABIB HANNA
Rene Hanna, died at home in Kingston, Jamaica on Tuesday, December 21, 2004. He leaves his daughters Lisa Hanna and Ella Smith, grandsons Alexander Panton and Jamieson Smith, brothers Charles, Michael and Joe, sister Janet Suleiman, nieces, nephews, other relatives & friends.
Visitation at the Amos Family Chapel of Lenexa, 10113 Lenexa Dr., from 10am - 12 noon, Friday. Graveside services will follow at Resurrection Cemetery, Lenexa, KS. In lieu of flowers, donations in aide of the Stony Hill All Age School in Stony Hill, Jamaica will be collected.

William Dean Haggard
February 8, 1954 - January 6, 2005
Bill passed away peacefully at home. Private family services were held Sunday, January 9, 2005 at Antioch Pioneer Cemetery.
His gentle, kind and loving spirit will be missed by all who his life has touched, especially by his parents Forrest and Eleanor Haggard of Lenexa, KS, his brother W. A. “Skipper” Haggard of Tucson, AZ, his Sister Katherine Ann Haggard Perry and husband, Joe, of Leawood, KS, his nephew Peter Phillips of Kansas City, MO, and his cousins James A. Haggard and wife, Jan, of Aurora, CO.
Bill worshiped at the Circle of Faith Christian Church, was a member in the Ancient Form Masonic Lodge, was a Knight Commander Court of Honor of the Scottish Rite, volunteered at the WildCare Wildlife Refuge, and was an Eagle Scout.
Bill was always a genuine person and made an adventure of the everyday aspects of life. He was a care-giver to his father who has ALS and helped his family and neighbors with their daily lives. Bill enjoyed southwestern culture, movie night with his nephew, and loved all things involving nature and the out of doors.
Bill’s love of nature, plants, animals, and trees will be remembered by a memorial fund to benefit the Overland Park Arboretum. Donations may be sent to Bill Haggard Memorial Fund at the Friends of the Arboretum, P. O. Box 26147, Overland Park, Kansas 66225.

JOAN BICHELMEYER GRIMM
Joan Bichelmeyer Grimm, 66, of Shawnee, passed away at 12:01 a.m. Wednesday December 22 at Lakeview Village in Lenexa. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, friend and a patron of the arts throughout the State of Kansas.
Born March 23, 1938, in Kansas City, Kansas, she was the first of the 10 children of John F. and Mary H. (Matson) Bichelmeyer. She graduated from St. Joseph High School in 1956, and attended Loretto Heights Academy in Denver Colorado. Before she began her marriage and family, Joan worked as a stewardess for TransWorld Airlines.
Joan married C. Louis Grimm on December 27, 1958 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Shawnee, Kansas, where they were faithful members throughout their lives.
Joan was an avid photographer and lover of music. She was a member of the St. Joseph’s Catholic Church Resurrection Choir, a benefactor of the Ottawa Suzuki Strings and the Kansas City Youth Symphony, and supported KANU Public Radio Station in Lawrence through service and contributions. She was also co-author of the book “Country Boy, City Boy,” which was a chronicle of her father’s life.
Joan is survived by five children: Michael L. Grimm of Overland Park, Kansas; Douglas A. Grimm of San Antonio, Texas; Mary K. Grimm Dyche of Shawnee, Kansas; Andrew A. Grimm of Shawnee, Kansas; and Anne M. Grimm of Hamilton, New Zealand; and by nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She is also survived by eight brothers and sisters: Judith K. Sumpter of Lenexa, James N. Bichelmeyer of Shawnee, Joseph M. Bichelmeyer of Shawnee, Jerome L. Bichelmeyer of Shawnee, Jean M. Jenkins of Emporia, Jane C. Wetzel of Westwood, Mary B. Lucas of Mission Hills, and Barbara A. Bichelmeyer of Bloomington, Indiana.
Joan was preceded in death by her husband, mother, and brother John G. Bichelmeyer, and her father who passed away fourteen hours before her.
A double funeral mass will be held for Joan and her father John at 10 a.m. Monday, December 27, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Shawnee. Burial will follow the funeral mass at St. Joseph's Cemetery.
Friends may call from 1 to 4:00 p.m. Sunday, December 26, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church.
In lieu of flowers, please send contributions to the Joan Grimm Memorial in care of the Ottawa Suzuki Strings, P.O. Box 99, Ottawa, Kansas 66067.

ANTHONY (TONY) VICTOR GRIMM
Anthony (Tony) Victor Grimm of Shawnee, KS, was born on June 22, 1937 in Kansas City, MO. He met his maker on January 24, 2005 at St. Joseph Medical Center. The wake services will be held at the Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee on Thursday, January 27 from 6-8 PM. Services on Friday at 1 PM at the chapel with burial at Shawnee Cemetery. The family suggests contributions to the American Heart Association. He graduated from Shawnee Mission North High School in 1955 and was in the U.S. Navy from 1955 to 1964. He graduated from the University of Kansas in 1964 with a Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering. He then worked for Honeywell as an Electrical Engineer for the past 40 years.
Survivors include his wife of 36 years, Elsie M. Grimm of Shawnee, KS; daughter, Cathleen L. Murry and her spouse Chester M. Murry of Overland Park, KS; son James A. Grimm and his spouse Melissa Grimm of Kansas City, KS; daughter Mary E. Hays and spouse Ryan Hays of Kansas City, MO; grandchildren, Roxanna Mainster, James Stuart, Cassandra Murry, Joshua Grimm, and Caleb Grimm. He is also survived by his mother Agnes Grimm, sister Carole Faltermeier, brothers Donald Grimm, Ronald Grimm, and Gary Grimm. He was preceded in death by his father Antone (Tony) Grimm and his brother Warren Grimm.

WILMA ARLENE GRIEBLING
Wilma Arlene Griebling of Kansas City, and formerly of Mason City, Iowa, died peacefully on Wednesday, March 23, 2005, at St. Joseph’s Health Center, Kansas City, MO, following a brief illness. Her family was at her side.
Wilma was born in Mason City, Iowa, on July 29, 1913. She was the youngest of eight children born to Norwegian immigrants Sophia Louise Sjobakken Mellang and Cornelius Lindor Mellang. She grew up in Mason City, graduated from Mason City High School in 1932, and then attended Mason City Junior College.
On July 2, 1938, Wilma married James William (Jim) Griebling. They built their home in Mason City and initially owned and operated a local ice cream store until her husband went to work for the United States Postal Service. The couple had three children, James Tomas Griebling, Jana Louise Griebling Root, and Tomas Lindor Griebling. Her family was always the greatest joy in her life.
She was the executive assistant to Dean Beam in the administrative offices of the Mason City Junior College (now NIACC). She also worked as the office manager with several Mason City businesses including the chuck Busch Insurance Agency, United Home Bank, and FibraCo.
Wilma spent most of her professional career as a legal secretary working with Judges Mason and Stone in Mason City until her retirement from the bench. She then worked for many years as a private legal secretary with Mr. Fred Ontjes, a prominent Mason City attorney, who practiced law until his death at the age of 91.
For more than 10 years, she served as the director and curator of the Kinney Pioneer Museum in Mason City, a museum dedicated to preserving the history of North Central Iowa. During her tenure, the museum significantly increased its collections and exhibition space, and saw dramatic increases in attendance at special events including antique auto shows, ice cream socials, and historical reenactments.
Wilma was dedicated to community service, and served in a number of leadership positions including President of the Friends of the Mason City Library, membership chair of the Mason City Woman’s Club, and volunteer with the Mason City Red Cross. She was active in the League of Women Voters, and she was a state delegate of the Iowa Republican Party. She served as a notary public, and frequently assisted with absentee voting efforts. She served in all of the Board of Director positions, including Chairwoman, of the North Iowa regional chapter of the National Association of Letter Carriers Auxiliary, and was the chapter delegate to several of their national conventions. She also served on the Board of Directors for Public Health Nursing in Cerro Gordo County (IA).
In July of 2003, Wilma and Jim moved to the Kansas City metropolitan area to be closer to their youngest son, Dr. Tomas Lindor Griebling, Assistant Professor and Vice-Chair of Urology and Faculty Associate in the Center on Aging at the University of Kansas Medical Center.
She enjoyed keeping in touch with her numerous long-time friends in Mason City, and getting to know many new friends and neighbors in the Kansas City area.
She loved music and the fine arts, and encouraged her children to pursue their artistic talents. When she was growing up, Wilma played bass saxophone in an all-girl, all-saxophone dance banc that performed throughout the North Iowa area. As a young woman, she was involved in the early development of Mason City Little Theatre (now Mason City Community Theatre). She was a very strong parent-student advocate and often volunteered in activities with the Mason City schools.
An avid gardener, she took great pride in the flower gardens surrounding her homes in both Mason City and Kansas City. Her other favorite pastimes included reading biographies, traveling with her family, and attending theater and music events. She was extremely proud of her Norwegian heritage, and incorporated Scandinavian traditions in family holiday gatherings and her daily life.
Wilma was preceded in death by her parents, grandparents, four brothers, three sisters, and her cousin Martha Steensland of Lawler, IA.
She is survived by her husband, James William Griebling of Kansas City, MO; her son James Tomas Griebling and his wife Phyllis of Pequot Lakes, MN and La Feria, TX; her daughter Jana Louise Griebling Root and her husband Dennis of Mason City, IA; her son Tomas Lindor Griebling, MD, of Shawnee, KS; five grandchildren: Christopher Griebling of Hastings, MN; William (Bill) Griebling of Red Wing, MN; Sarah Guilgot of Hastings, MN; Matthew Root of Huntington Beach, CA; and Dagne Root of Edwards, CO; six great-grandchildren; a nephew, Claire Mellang and his wife Helen of Bloomington, MN; a cousin, Anna Webster and her husband Bob of Lawler, IA, and several other cousins.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, March 26, 2005 at 3:00 pm at Unity Temple on the Plaza, 707 W. 47th Street, Kansas City, MO. Plans for a subsequent memorial service in Mason City, IA are currently pending. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations in Wilma’s honor to the Kansas City Good Samaritan Project, 3030 Walnut, Kansas City, MO, 64108, or the Muse Norris Hospice of North Iowa, 232 Second Street SE, Mason City, IA, 50401. The Amos Family Funeral Home, 10901 Johnson Drive, Shawnee, KS is in charge of arrangements (913) 631-5566.

BENNY V. GREEN
Benny Green, 84, of Shawnee, KS passed away March 25th, 2005 at Shawnee Mission Medical Center. Services will be held Tuesday March 29th, at 10:00 a.m. at the Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee. Friends may call Monday March 28th from 7-8:00 p.m. at the chapel. The family suggests donation to Kansas City Hospice.
Benny was born November 15th, 1920 in Oklahoma City. He served in the Army Air Corps in the Asiatic Theatre during World War II earning two Bronze Stars and the Distinguished Flying Cross. He married Nadine Klempnauer July 17th, 1949. Benny continued working at Green’s Florist in Kansas City, KS until his retirement in 1987. Benny is survived by his wife Nadine; his sons Ken Green (Cyndi) of Shawnee, Gary Green (Sue) of Holden, MO, Steve Green (Carol) of Merriam, and Fred Green (Cheri) of Kansas City, MO. He also leaves 8 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren.

LUCILLE M. “RUSTY” GELPI
Lucille M. “Rusty” Gelpi, 84, Lenexa, KS passed away Thursday, March 31, 2005. Funeral Mass will be 1:30 p.m., Saturday at the Resurrection Mausoleum, Lenexa, KS. Visitation 12:30 to 1:30 p.m., Saturday at the Mausoleum. The family requests no flowers and suggests contributions to Holy Trinity Catholic Church, 13520 W. 92nd St., Lenexa, KS 66215.
Mrs. Gelpi was born in Hays, KS. She worked for the Army Surgeon at the Pentagon’s War Department during WWII. Lucille was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Patrick Gelpi. Survivors include a son, Philip and his wife Toni Gelpi of Overland Park, KS; three daughters, Christine and her husband Roy Baker of Bella Vista, AR, Patti Michaels of Shawnee, KS and Tina Gelpi of Ft Myers, FL; two sisters, Marietta Riedel of Hays, KS and Estelle Schroller of Hays, KS; one brother, Elmer and his wife Lenore Goetz of Hays, KS; four grandchildren, Jon and Justin Michaels and Michael and Elizabeth Gelpi.

LAWRENCE H. FULGHAM
Lawrence Fulgham, 85, Louisville, MS passed away January 14, 2005 in Louisville. Graveside services will be at 1:00 PM, Tuesday, January 18 at Pleasant View Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions to Jo Co 4H Dog Club College Scholarship Fund, 13480 S Arapaho Dr., Olathe, KS 66062.
Lawrence was preceded in death by his wife, Mattie Pearl (Blankenship) Fulgham, parents, Arthur and Etta (McMinn) Fulgham, step-son, Tommy Smith, sisters Edna Oswalt and Lesli Mae Gill, and brothers, Rook and Eugene Fulgham. He is survived by his daughters, Linda (David) Rayburn, and Glinda (Jim) Salyer; son, Richard (Dianne) Fulgham; step-son, Barney Smith; brother Noah Lee Fulgham; seven grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, and seven great-great grandchildren.

MERRILL FOSTER
Merrill Foster, 85, of Overland Park passed away January 7, 2005. Memorial services will be held January 11, 2005 at 11 a.m. at The Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee. The family request memorials be sent to the American Cancer Association.
Merrill was born Jan. 29, 1919 in Raymond, IL to Alonzo and Tressa Foster. He attended Raymond High School where he was Valedictorian of his class. He served over seas in the Army Transportation Corp. during WWII. He was an executive in the trucking industry for 50 years. Merrill was also a life long Republican. He is survived by his wife Virginia; daughter S. Lee Foster-Crowder; Granddaughter Channing Lee Foster-Crowder.

MARK ALAN FORD
Mark Alan Ford, 45, Shawnee, KS passed away Friday, Dec. 31, 2004, at his home. Memorial Services will be held on Tuesday, Jan 4, 2005, at Calvert Funeral Home, Clinton, IL.
Mr. Ford was born in Decatur, IL. He was an Automobile Mechanic. Mark was a past member of the Shawnee Kiwanis club, member of the National Rifle Association and Falls Church Presbyterian at Falls Church, VA. He is survived by his parents, Pat and Dolores Ford, of Shawnee, KS; a sister, Kimberly Traphagan of Shawnee, KS and two brothers, Scott D. Ford of Kansas City, KS and Curtis Lee Ford of LaHarpe, KS.

AUDREY HALE FOGLEMAN
Audrey Hale Fogleman, 97, died on March 22, 2005, in Olathe, KS. She was born in rural Thayer, KS on Jan 31, 1908, the daughter of Thad and Mary Nance Hale.
She graduated from Morehead High School in 1926 and earned her teacher’s certificate from Pittsburg State Teacher’s College. She taught the primary grades in Morehead, KS before marriage and continued to be an advocate for children’s education throughout her life. She married Truman Fogleman on May 21, 1927 and they made their first home in the new oil fields of Seminole, OK. In 1929, they moved to the Wichita, KS area and later to McPherson County in central KS. They moved to Thayer in 1944 and in 1965 to Neodesha, where she lived until 1989, when she moved to The Methodist Home in Topeka. At the time of her death she was living at the Good Samaritan Center in Olathe, KS.
Audrey was very active in the United Methodist Church and on Oct 2, 1940, she became a charter member of the Woman’s Society of Christian Service, which later became the United Methodist Women. She was a fifty year member of the Order of the Eastern Star and belonged to the Federated Reading Club of Thayer.
She was preceded in death by her husband in 1980. She is survived by her daughters and son-in-law, Jane and Raymond Stafford of Westfield, NJ and Mary Jean Mosman of Lawndale, CA, seven grandchildren and thirteen great grandchildren.
Memorial services will be held at 3:00 PM, Friday April 1st at Asbury United Methodist Church in Prairie Village and at 2:00 PM Sat. April 2 at the Neodesha United Methodist Church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to the Olathe Good Samaritan Center at 20705 West 151st St. Olathe, KS 66061 or to the Neodesha United Methodist Church.

CONSTANCE EILEEN FERN
“On the day O beautiful Mother, on this day we give you our love, fondly we hover trusting thy gentle care to prove.”
Constance Fern was escorted by loving angels to her heavenly home on Friday, March 18, 2005. The Mass of Resurrection celebrating Connie’s life will be 1 p.m., Tuesday, March 22, at St. Joseph Catholic Church with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery. Visitation will be 4 – 8 p.m., Monday at the Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee where the Rosary will be said at 7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to the Sanctuary of Hope Retreat Center, 2601 Ridge, Kansas City, KS 66102.
Connie was born in Mineral, KS on February 22, 1915, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Ryan. At age five, Connie moved with her family of 11 to Kansas City, KS where her father established the Ryan Coal Company. She attended St. Rose of Lima elementary school, graduating in 1929 then attended St. Agnes Academy in Kansas City, MO, graduating in 1933. Connie married Joseph Fern on Thanksgiving Day in 1939. They moved to Wichita, KS in 1941. The couple had eight children. They moved to Shawnee, KS in 1954. Connie was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph and a son John. Connie is survived by her children: Connie Hays, Patricia Meyer, Michael Fern, Joseph Fern, James Fern, Mary Fern, and Kevin Fern. She is also survived by 19 grandchildren and 26 great grandchildren.
Connie lived an ordinary life in an extraordinary way. She never held down a job outside the home. She was never elected to an office, nor joined an organization. Her life was devoted to the Blessed Mother of Christ in heaven and all who knew her were blessed by her. Connie had a spirit and spirituality that lit up the lives of all who knew her. Connie spent her time on earth attending daily mass, praying a daily rosary, delivering lunches to the elderly, visiting the sick in hospitals, tending to the physical and spiritual needs of her family, and generally lighting up everyone’s life with her laughter and love. Affectionately known by her grandchildren as “Mamie”, Connie especially loved children. Even though she endured many crosses in her life, Connie retained the magic, mystery, and majesty of childhood. Christ said, “It is only as a child that one will enter the kingdom of heaven.” So now Connie, a true child of God, has gone home to her heavenly father. In the end, all that is really important is how one lives their life. We thank Connie for blessing us with hers. We now know that there is laughter in heaven because Connie is there. And we now know that heaven will never be the same. We also know that Jesus is now extending his hand to Connie and saying, “My dear Connie, you did so much for all of your brethren, now walk with me in the kingdom of heaven.”

EVELYN S. CADWELL
Evelyn S. Cadwell, 82, of Merriam, KS passed away March 8, 2005. Funeral services will be held 2 pm. Friday March 11, 2005 at The Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee. Friends may call from 6-8 p.m. Thursday at the chapel. Family suggest memorial contributions be sent to Odyssey Hospice or to KCPT. Evelyn was born March 5, 1923 in Shawnee, KS to Noah and Stella Harnden. She was formerly married to and preceded in death by Ivo F. (Pete) Loftus, and later William R. Cadwell. She is survived by two daughters; Lee Dye and Lynn Sprowl, one son; Pete J. Loftus, one sister; Anna Mae Krasick, 8 grandchildren; and 6 great-grandchildren.

BETTY FAYE BRIDGMAN
Betty Bridgman passed away on December 30, 2004 at her home. Private family services will be January 3, 2005 at 9 a.m., Leavenworth National Cemetery. Friends may call from 4-6 p.m., Sunday, January 2nd at Amos Family Chapel, Lenexa, KS with a short prayer service at 4:30. The family requests no flowers please make donations to Cancer Action.
Betty Beckett was born November 18, 1932 in New London, MO. She married Joseph Bridgman October 15th, 1953 in Hannibal, MO and he preceded her in death in 2002. They moved to the KC area in 1960 and have resided here since. Betty spent her life devoted to her family. She will be remembered by all who knew her as a generous and caring person. She is survived by her daughters Brenda Whitener of Bonner Springs, Linda Van Nieuwenhuyse of Lenexa, her son Michael Bridgman of Shawnee, and a sister Shirley Jeter of Shawnee. She also leaves her grand daughter Jessica Bridgman and great grandson Aiden.

JOHN F. BICHELMEYER
John Floyd Bichelmeyer, 88, of Shawnee, passed away Tuesday morning December 21 peacefully in his home. He was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, businessman, community leader and friend to many.
Born July 18, 1916, on a farm in Eudora, Kansas, he was the fourth of 10 children of George M. and Antonia (Madl) Bichelmeyer. He graduated from Belleview School in 1930, and immediately began work in the meat industry, holding numerous jobs in markets and packing houses of Eastern Kansas.
John married Mary Helen Matson in 1937 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Kansas City, Kansas. They lived on Strawberry Hill until 1950, when they moved to Shawnee, where their family joined St. Joseph's Catholic Church.
John founded Bichelmeyer Meat Company in Armourdale, Kansas in 1946, which grew and flourished, despite being wiped out in the 1951 flood, because of his legendary approach to customer service and the high quality of his products. When he retired in 1975, John sold the meat business to his sons, and the business continues to flourish. After retirement, John continued to pursue business interests in the meat industry and the acquisition of real estate in Wyandotte, Johnson and Douglas counties. John was influential in helping many people in eastern Kansas to purchase homes and land and to open businesses in the meat and agricultural industries. Bichelmeyer Meats was honored as the Armourdale Business of the Decade in 2000.
John and his wife were instrumental in the early development of St. Joseph Catholic Parish and the Shawnee community. They received numerous awards in recognition of their participation in church and community activities, including the Excellence in Education Award from St. Joseph School in 1986, and being named Grand Marshalls of the 15th Annual Shawnee St. Patrick's Day parade in 1996. Bichelmeyer/Pflumm Park was named in part to honor the contributions of John and Mary to the community. John and his family were also featured in an article about the modern American family in the November 1999 issue of Life Magazine.
John was briefly survived by his oldest daughter, Joan Bichelmeyer Grimm, who passed away just fourteen hours after her father. John is also survived by eight children, Judith K. Sumpter and her husband Richard of Lenexa, James N. Bichelmeyer of Shawnee, Joseph M. Bichelmeyer and his wife Martha of Shawnee, Jerome L. Bichelmeyer and his wife Cindy of Shawnee, Jean M. Jenkins and her husband Russ of Emporia, Jane C. Wetzel and her husband Louis of Westwood, Mary B. Lucas and her husband Scott of Mission Hills, and Barbara A. Bichelmeyer of Bloomington, Indiana; 31 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren. He is also survived by his sisters, Frances Smith of Slater, Missouri and Rose McKemy of Los Angeles, California.
John was preceded in death by his wife, Mary H. (Matson) Bichelmeyer, his son, John G. Bichelmeyer and son-in-law C. Louis Grimm; his grandsons Ricky Sumpter and Justin Bichelmeyer, his parents and his siblings, Barbara Bichelmeyer of Slater, Missouri; Matt Bichelmeyer, of Eudora, Kansas; Anne Lewis of Los Angeles, California; Mary Parish of Petaluma, California; George Bichelmeyer of Bonner Springs, Kansas; Agnes Cram of Los Angeles, California; and Leo Bichelmeyer of DeSoto, Kansas.
A double funeral mass will be held for John and his daughter Joan at 10 a.m. Monday, December 27, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Shawnee. Burial will follow the funeral mass at St. Joseph's Cemetery.
Friends may call from 1 to 4:00 p.m. Sunday, December 26, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church.
In lieu of flowers, please send contributions to the John F. and Mary H. Bichelmeyer Foundation, care of Amos Family Funeral Home, 10901 Johnson Drive, Shawnee, Kansas, 66203.

RUSSELL “TED” BEEBE
Ted Beebe, 66, of Gardner, KS passed away January 3rd, 2005. Memorial services will be held January 7th, 2005 at 7:00 p.m. at the Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee. The family requests no flowers, in lieu of flowers please make donations to Wayside Waifs.
Ted was born November 9th, 1938 in Kansas City, MO to Russell and Garnett (Keith) Beebe. He attended Shawnee Mission North High School. Ted married Norma Jean Phipps June 6th, 1959 and they made their home in Overland Park. He owned and operated Beebe’s Best Service Company a plumbing contracting firm that eventually led to his son’s company Beebe Heating and Air-conditioning which is still operating today. Ted retired in 2003. Ted enjoyed and was an avid auto racer. In the early sixties he raced at the Olympic Speedway, Holmes Road Speedway, and Riverside Speedway. In the early 70’s Ted helped his son begin his racing career. He enjoyed motorcycles and custom cars and especially loved his pets and all animals. Ted is survived by his wife; his son Rick and his wife Lori of Olathe, and his grandson Austin. He was preceded in death by his parents.

CORA MAE ASHFORD
Cora Mae Ashford, 89, Overland Park, KS passed away Saturday, March 26, 2005, at her home. Graveside Services will be 2:00 PM, Wednesday, March 30, 2005, at Ozark Memorial Cemetery, Joplin, MO. Visitation 6:00 to 8:00 PM, Tuesday at the Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee.
Mrs. Ashford was born in Granby, MO. She retired with 35 years service at Southwestern Bell as a telephone operator.
Survivors include a daughter, Corina and her husband Everett Vaughn of Shawnee, KS; two grandchildren Michelle and Susanne, two great grandchildren, Jamie and Jeremy and three great-great grandchildren Zachary, Danielle and Taylor.

KATHRYN ROSE FRIEND ANDERSON
Kathryn Anderson, 81, Overland Park, KS passed away December 23, 2004 at St. Luke’s Hospital. Services will be at 10 AM, Tuesday, December 28 at St. Pius X Catholic Church; graveside services will be at 10 AM, Wednesday at Sacred Heart Cemetery, Lawrence, NE. Friends may call from 6 -8 PM, Monday at St. Pius X. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to St. Pius X.
Mrs. Anderson was born October 14, 1923 to Glen and Clara (Goerig) Friend in Lawrence, NE. She married Paul H. Anderson August 7, 1948. She was a personnel specialist for NASA. Both her husband’s and her names were taken and left on the moon by Neil Armstrong.
Kathryn was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and brother Robert Friend. She is survived by her sister, Jeanne Gentert of Lincoln, NE and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and numerous friends.

Inez Odle
1912-2000
Funeral services for Inez E. Odle, Kansas City, Kan., were Wednesday, Aug. 9, at Maple Hill Funeral Home. Burial was at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens.
Mrs. Odle died Saturday, Aug. 5, 2000, at Johnson County Nursing Center.
She was born Oct. 9, 1913, Hiwasse, Ark., the daughter of Elmer Todd and Clara Sheriff dle. She lived in the Kansas City area since 1944.
She was a homemaker and a member of Rosedale Congregational Church. Her husband, William Odle, preceded her in death in 1944.
Survivors include two sons, Ron Odle, Kingman, Ariz., and Dana Odle, Shawnee; two daughters, Rosie Inman, DeSoto, and Glenna Odle, Olathe; two brothers, Jim Todd and Joe Todd, both of Kingman, Ariz.; two sisters, Barbara Parker, Orand, Ala., and Betty Prock, Casa Grande, Ariz.; seven grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
The family suggests memorials to Rosedale Congregational Church.

Nancy Gabriel
1945-2000
Memorial services for Nancy Ann (Charles) Gabriel, 54, Eudora, were Saturday, Aug. 12, at DeSoto Baptist Church. An additional service was held Monday at Lake Cemetery, Republic.
Mrs. Gabriel died Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2000, at Kansas University Medical Center.
She was born Nov. 28, 1945, in Superior, Neb., the daughter of Don and Jean (Kendig) Charles. She graduated from high school in Republic in 1963, and earned a bachelor's degree in education from Kansas State University in 1970.
Mrs. Gabriel had taught for 25 years in the Emmett, St. Mary's, DeSoto and Olathe school districts, and she was a member of a number of professional educational organizations. She received an Excellence in Teaching award from the Chamber of Commerce of Greater Kansas City in 1992.
She volunteered for activities including general education degree completion courses, Pet Partnership, education for homeless youths, the Jane Goodall Institute, Special Olympics, Crop Walk and the American Cancer Society. She was a member of the Kappa Delta sorority.
Survivors include her husband, Arlen Gabriel, of the home; a daughter, Christie Eubank, Portland, Ore.; a son, Dane Peterson, Richmond, Va.; her parents, Don and Jean Charles, Republic; and two brothers, Michael Charles, Republic, and John Charles, Hays.
The family suggests memorials to the Nancy Charles Gabriel Memorial Fund, and they may be sent in care of DeSoto State Bank, P.O. Box 429, DeSoto 66018.

Gerald H. Thompson
1933-2000
Services for Gerald H. Thompson, 67, Lawrence, were Wednesday at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home. Burial was in Memorial Park Cemetery with military honors.
Mr. Thompson died Saturday, Aug. 12, 2000, at his home.
He was born July 15, 1933, in Pittville, Mo., the son of James Henry and Mabel May (Aisher) Thompson.
He grew up and attended schools in Missouri before moving to Jefferson County. In 1953, he moved to Lawrence and was a foreman for Everley Roofing. He retired in 1996. He worked for the Roofers Local No. 20 of Kansas City, Mo.
He was a Navy veteran.
He married Joan Mayhew on July 16, 1953, in Lawrence. She survives of the home.
Other survivors include two sons, Gerald L. Thompson, Lawrence, and Darrel H. Thompson, DeSoto; three daughters, Beverlee Dover, Linwood, Peggy Vanek, St. Petersburg, Fla., and Judy Salah, Lawrence; a sister, Merrley Blum, Holden, Mo.; 14 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

Garion Vest
1990-2000
Services for Garion Daniel Vest, 10, DeSoto, were Wednesday at Cedar Crest Memorial Chapel, DeSoto. Burial was in DeSoto Cemetery.
Garion died Monday, Aug. 14, 2000, at Children's Mercy Hospital, Kansas City, Mo.
He was born May 15, 1990, in Hayward, Calif., the son of Daniel and Kristin Vest.
He played soccer and also wrestled.
Other survivors include his grandparents, Skip and Carol Skyrud, Mariposa, Calif., and Charles and Sharon Vest, Bonner Springs.
The family suggests memorials to the Garion Vest Trust Fund, sent in care of DeSoto State Bank, P.O. Box 429, DeSoto 66018.

John R. Diehl
1932-2001
Funeral services for John R. Diehl, 68, Lawrence, were Wednesday, Jan. 24, at Warren-McElwain Mortuary. Burial will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery.
Mr. Diehl died Saturday, Jan. 20, 2001, at Lawrence Memorial Hospital.
He was born Sept. 27, 1932, in Bedford, Pa., the son of Kenneth A. and Helen (James) Diehl. Mr. Diehl moved to Lawrence 42 years ago from Bedford, Pa.
He was a Korean War veteran and had worked at the K-Mart distribution center for 22 years. He retired in 1996. Before that he worked for the Douglas County Public Works Department and at Hercules, Inc. near DeSoto.
He married Elizabeth Overbaugh on June 1, 1958, in Lawrence. She survives of the home.
Other survivors include a daughter, Debra Diehl, Lawrence; a son, Greg Diehl, Lawrence; two brothers, Ronnie Diehl and Larry Diehl, both of Pennsylvania; and three sisters, Shirley Spade, Jane Miller and Susie Beach, all of Pennsylvania.
The family suggests memorials to Lawrence Humane Society or to Douglas County Heart Fund, sent in care of the mortuary.

Katherine I. Hickey
1916-2001
Graveside services for Katherine I. "Stormy" Hickey, 84, Topeka, were Monday, Jan. 22, at Memorial Park Cemetery, Lawrence.
Mrs. Hickey died Thursday, Jan. 18, 2001, at her home.
She was born July 30, 1916, in Chico, Calif., the daughter of William T. and Willie Ann (Suggs) Hooper. She attended Lawrence schools and Washburn University.
She worked for Hercules Powder Plant, DeSoto, and worked as a licensed cosmetologist in Lawrence, Topeka, Kansas City, Kan., and Kansas City, Mo.
She owned and operated Stormy's Tavern, Topeka.
She married Walter E. Torneden in Leavenworth. They later divorced. She married Howard H. Hickey in Lawrence. He died March 1, 1960.
A son, Larry "Toad" Torneden, and a grandchild died earlier.
Survivors include two daughters, Joanne Scully, Perry, and Bertha A. Cobb Lehna, Topeka; a son, Jack Dean Torneden, Kansas City, Kan.; 14 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
The family suggests memorials to Alzheimer's Assn., sent in care of Davidson Funeral Home, 1035 N. Kansas, Topeka 66608.

Charles E. Rose
1908-2001
Services for Charles E. Rose, 92, DeSoto, were Monday, Feb. 12, at DeSoto United Methodist Church. Burial was in DeSoto Cemetery.
Mr. Rose died Friday, Feb. 9, 2001, at Eudora Nursing Center.
He was born June 17, 1908, in LaCygne.
Mr. Rose had worked at Hercules Army Ammunition Plant, in construction, and for Shawnee and DeSoto school districts. He retired in 1975. He then began selling Fuller Brush and Massons Shoes.
He married Stella Massey on Aug. 14, 1935. She and a son, Kenyon, died earlier.
Survivors include a daughter, Karen Russell, Eudora, and Marge Ireland, DeSoto; a son, Marvin Rose, Phoenix; nine grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.
The family suggests memorials, which will remain in the DeSoto area, be sent in care of Cedar Crest Memorial Chapel, P.O. Box 101, DeSoto 66018.

Geraldine E. Meyer
1939-2001
Funeral services for Geraldine "Geri" Elizabeth Meyer, 61, Gardner, were Monday, April 16, at Bruce Funeral Home, Gardner. Burial was in Leavenworth National Cemetery, Leavenworth.
Mrs. Meyer died Thursday, April 12, 2001, at the Olathe Medical Center.
She was born August 29, 1939, in Minneapolis, Minn., the daughter of Roy Brown and Anna (Haase) Brown. She grew up in Minnesota.
She has also lived in Lawton, Okla., and Fayettville, N.C., and De Soto. She moved to Gardner in 1998. She was a graduate of Ramsey High School in St. Paul, Minn.
Mrs. Meyer was a bookkeeper at Scrippro in Mission, for one year. She had worked as a bookkeeper in the various locations where she had lived.
She married Kenneth (Ken) Melvin Meyer on Nov. 8, 1960, in St. Paul, Minn.
Mrs. Meyer was a member of the New Life Church in Olathe.
She was preceded in death by her parents and two sisters, Barbara Flanigan and Pat Dreschler.
Survivors include two sons, Jeff R. Meyer, Ansbach, Germany, and Allen K. Meyer, Gardner; a daughter, Lisa Marie Wheatley, LaCygne; and seven grandchildren.
Memorial contributions may be made to New Life Church, Olathe, sent in care of Bruce Funeral Home, Gardner.

John E. Rogers
1922-2001
Funeral services for John Edward Rogers, 78, De Soto, were Tuesday, April 17, 2001, at the Bruce Funeral Home, Gardner. Burial was in De Soto Cemetery.
Mr. Rogers died Thursday, April 12, 2001, at his home.
He was born June 13, 1922, in Piper, the son of William Franklin Rogers and Nellie Lanora Douglas Rogers. He was a lifelong area resident.
Mr. Rogers was a cement finisher and farmer. He worked for Local No. 0518 in Kansas City, Mo., of the Cement Masons.
As a young man, he worked on the Union Pacific Railroad.
He served in the U.S. Army in World War II. He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of De Soto No. 6654, Cement Masons Local No. 0518, Kansas City, Mo., and the Disabled American Veterans.
He married Roma June Plummer Rogers on March 21, 1945, in Kansas City, Mo. She died April 4, 2001.
Two brothers, Bill Rogers and Homer Rogers, and two sisters, Dorothy Stone and Tootie Shultz also preceded him in death.
Survivors include a son, Johnny Rogers, De Soto; two daughters, Susie Kramer and Polly Rogers, both of De Soto; two sisters, Janie Lawson, De Soto; and Lavina Sopher, Bonner Springs; eight grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.
Memorial contributions maybe made to the American Heart Association, sent in care of Bruce Funeral Home, 106 S. Center, Gardner 66030.

Lucille Sellers
1916-2001
Funeral services for Lucille Lena Lipp Sellers, 84, Leavenworth, were Friday, April 13, at the Davis Funeral Chapel. Burial was in Mt. Muncie Cemetery.
Mrs. Sellers died Saturday, March 31, 2001, at her home.
She was born December 22, 1916, in Leavenworth, the daughter of Ernest Adam and Lena Katherine Haas Lipp.
She graduated from Leavenworth High School. She then graduated from St. Mary College.
She taught school in rural one-room schools and Leavenworth schools, teaching at North Broadway School and Third Avenue School. She retired in 1980.
Mrs. Sellers was a lifelong member of the Trinity United Methodist Church, Leavenworth, the Leavenworth Retired Teachers and the Graham Chapter No. 395 O.E.S.
She married David Thomas Lindsay. He preceded her in death in January 1941. She later married Arthur Sellers. He preceded her in death on April 16, 1966.
A brother, Clarence Lipp, and a sister, Dorothy Bogner, preceded her in death.
Survivors include a daughter, Laura Jane Dyson, De Soto; a son, Col. David Olcott Lindsay, St. Maries, Idaho; six grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

Creston D. Nelson
1930-2001
Memorial services for Creston Dale Nelson, 70, DeSoto, were Wednesday, March 28, at Cedar Crest Memorial Chapel, DeSoto. Cremation has taken place.
Mr. Nelson died Monday, March 26, at his home after a short battle with lymphoma.
He was born May 21, 1930, in Kansas City, Kan., the son of S.C. and Mabel L. Conley Nelson.
He served in the U.S. Navy for four years and the U.S. Coast Guard Reserve for 28 years. He was a veteran of the Korean conflict.
Mr. Nelson was a truck driver for 34 years.
He married Beulah Jean Massey on Sept. 29, 1956, in New Lancaster. She survives at the home.
Other survivers include, two daughters, Cathy Schieck, Temecula, Calif., and Michelle Drye, Nixa, Mo.; a son, Sterling Nelson, Olathe; two brothers, Kenneth Nelson, Selah, Wash., and Don Nelson, Pomeroy, Wash.; three sisters, Loretta Reynolds and Marilyn Morgan, both of LaCygne, Betty Bangs, Louisburg; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
The family suggests contributions to Kansas City Hospice, Kansas Office, 12006 W. 87th Street Parkway, Lenexa 66215.

Olen C. Kelley
1919-2003
Services for Olen Clifford Kelley, 84, Grove, Okla., were Friday, June 13, at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home. Burial was at Eudora Cemetery.
Mr. Kelley died Tuesday, June 10, 2003, at Grove Nursing Center, Grove, Okla.
He was born Feb. 24, 1919, in Bethany, Mo., the son of William B. and Pearl Ethell (Maxwell) Kelley. He later lived in Hill City, Tonganoxie, Eudora and Salt Lake City, and he moved to Grove, Okla., in 1981.
Mr. Kelley was a supervisor at the Hercules Ammunition Plant, both at the Sunflower plant in De Soto and the plant in Salt Lake City, until his retirement.
He married Hazel Marie Walker Oct. 21, 1935, in Lawrence. She died Sept. 15, 1998.
Survivors include two sons, Bob Graves, Baldwin, and J.C. King, Grove, Okla.; four daughters, Carol Fulks, Edinburgh, Texas, Patsy Eisenbarger, Grove, Okla., Connie Davidson, Houston, Texas, and Linda Bowers, Miami, Okla.; a brother, Ivan Kelley, San Juan, Texas; 15 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; and seven great-great-grandchildren.
A brother, Vernon Kelley, also preceded him in death.
The family suggests memorials to the Salvation Army or a charity of the donor's choice, sent in care of Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home, P.O. Box 1260, Lawrence 66044.

Anna Margaret Nutt
1935-2003
Services for Anna Margaret Nutt, 68, Olathe, were Wednesday, June 11. Burial was in Oak Lawn Memorial Gardens, Olathe.
Mrs. Nutt died Sunday, June 8, 2003, at Olathe Medical Center.
She was born March 19, 1935, in Lamine, Mo., the daughter of Lud and Clara (Ballew) Evans.
Mrs. Nutt lived in Olathe from 1959 to 1987 before moving to De Soto for eight years. She was a member of Olathe Christian Church.
She married Samuel J. Nutt on Jan. 8, 1955. He died earlier.
Survivors include a son, Stephen Nutt, Lawrence; two daughters, Joe Roe and Sandy Shurling, both of Olathe; a brother, Estil Evans, Boonville, Mo.; five sisters, Pauline Brown, Olathe, Ruby Wyrick, Placentia, Calif., Marge Abercrombie, Olathe, Clara James, Marshall, Mo., and Geneva McBroom, Olathe; eight grandchildren and a great-grandchild.
The family suggests memorials to the American Alzheimer's Association. at www.alz.org or to the church, 1115 S. Ridgeview Road, Olathe 66062.

Tammy J. Williams
1960-2003
Services for Tammy Jo Williams, 42, were Friday, June 13, at Tonganoxie Christian Church, Tonganoxie. Burial was in Hubbel Hill Cemetery, Tonganoxie.
Mrs. Williams died Tuesday, June 10, 2003, in Topeka.
She was born Aug. 13, 1960, in Lawrence, the daughter of Jimmy and Judy (Taylor) Erwin. She had also lived in Eudora and Tonganoxie.
Mrs. Williams was a cashier for Dillon's Food Store in Topeka. She was a member of the Tonganoxie Christian Church.
Survivors include a son, Andrew Williams, Clearview City; two daughters, Trina Skeet, Shawnee, and Amanda Baldwin, Rowe, Va.; her parents, Tonganoxie; a brother, Troy Erwin, Tonganoxie; a sister, Jill Kietzmann, Tonganoxie; and a grandson.
The family suggests memorials to the Tammy Williams' Burial Fund, sent in care of Quisenberry Funeral Home, P.O. Box 993, Tonganoxie 66086.

Edwin E. Gibbs
1954-2003
Services for Edwin Eugene Gibbs, 48, Fort Scott, were Friday, March 7, at Cheney Witt Memorial Chapel, Fort Scott. Burial with military honors was in Clarksburg Cemetery in Garland.
Mr. Gibbs died Wednesday, March 5, 2003, at Mercy Health Center, Fort Scott.
He was born May 21, 1954, in Germany, the son of Edwin E. and Dorothy (Clayton) Gibbs. He graduated from Lawrence High School.
Mr. Gibbs was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He worked for Topco Laminates in Fort Scott. He attended Church of Christ in Fort Scott and was a member of Fort Scott Elks Lodge.
He married Barbara Hurd on June 19, 1982, in Fulton. They later divorced.
Survivors include two sisters, Star Atwell, De Soto, and Mary Payne, Burbank, Calif.
The family suggests memorials to American Diabetes Assn., sent in care of the Cheney Witt Memorial Chapel, P.O. Box 347, Fort Scott 66701.