Obituaries
Jeffrey "Jeff" Krebs
Aug 12, 2026
Jeffrey “Jeff” Krebs, beloved brother, uncle, cousin, friend, and lifelong resident of Merriam, Kansas, passed away on August 12, 2026. He was born in Kansas City, Kansas, on October 26, 1961, to Albert and Virginia Krebs, outstanding community servants who helped shape Jeff’s deep sense of kindness, faithfulness, and service.
The schools that Jeff attended include Crestview, Rhein Benninghoven, Old Mission...
Perry Lee Steiner
Sep 1, 2026
Perry Lee Steiner, 66, of Marion, KS passed away September 1, 2026 at The University of Kansas Health Systems.
He was born in Goessel, KS on November 9, 1959 to Eugene and Beryl (Stretch) Steiner. Perry grew up the 2nd oldest of 4 children in Durham, KS. He was a graduate of Hillsboro High School in 1978. After high school, he...
Paula Stegmaier
Aug 30, 2026
In Loving Memory of Paula Stegmaier
Paula Stegmaier, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully at home on August 30, 2026, surrounded by the family she loved so dearly. Born on August 6, 1949, Paula lived a life filled with faith, family, friendship, laughter, and love.
Paula shared 55 beautiful years of marriage with her high school sweetheart, Pat...
Donald Francis Christenson
Aug 30, 2026
Donald Francis Christenson passed peacefully at home on August 30, 2026 surrounded by his loving family. He was born March 11, 1954 and baptized at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Kaukauna, Wisconsin. He attended the University of Wisconsin, Platteville, obtaining a degree in Mining Engineering. His career led him to Pinckneyville, Illinois, where he met his wife, Theresa Kellerman. They...
David (Dave) Knight
Aug 28, 2026
David (Dave) Knight (64), of Lansing, Kansas, passed away on August 28th 2026. Dave was born on Friday October 13, 1961 in Sedalia, Missouri. Dave was a Graduate of Pleasant Ridge High School, and a life long resident of the Leavenworth area.
Dave was known for his woodworking and kindness to everyone he encountered. He was a caring and loving son,...
Barbara Louise (Ormsby) Lay
Aug 22, 2026
Barbara passed peacefully on 8/22/2026 and is now reunited with those she has missed so dearly for so many years, daughter Lizabeth and son Todd, both who left us all too young.
Barbara spent most of her youth in Gardner KS and graduated in GHS in 1956. Her father’s job took the family across the country in her younger years to...
John Robert Harms
Aug 22, 2026
John Robert Harms, 75, of Lawrence, KS, passed away in his sleep on August 22, 2026, after an 18-year battle with multiple myeloma.
John was born January 29, 1951, in Moberly, Missouri, to Florian Louis Harms and Marie Amelia Harms (Hederich). He grew up in Salisbury, Missouri, where he graduated from Salisbury High School in 1969. He went on to earn...
Marie Agnes Minton
Aug 21, 2026
Agnes passed away August 21, 2026 at Rock Creek of Ottawa, Kansas, at the age of 84. She was born in Birmingham, Alabama on May 13, 1942 to Hugh and Virginia Vallely.
Agnes was preceded in death by her parents, husband of 30 years, Clyde and her son James Daniel Minton. She is survived by her 4 brothers, Steve Vallely (Jan),...
Doris Anne Peterson
Aug 15, 2026
Doris Anne Peterson, 91, of Platte City, Missouri, peacefully went to her eternal home on August 15, 2026, in Kansas City. She was born on April 26, 1935, at her family home in Ellis, Kansas, to Anna Marie Armbrister and Christian Armbruster.
Doris grew up on the family farm in Ellis alongside her siblings, Alberta, Gerald, and Carol. She graduated from...
Ashley N. Curran
Aug 9, 2026
Ashley N. Curran, 39 of Ottawa, Kansas passed away August 09, 2026. She was preceded in death by parents and her papa.
She is survived by brother Joshua Vance; Grandmother Florence Johnson; Aunt Michelle Jones and cousins Dean Jones, Breanna Jones and Jordan Jones.
Carlos Alberto Contreras Nunez
Aug 6, 2026
En Memoria de Carlos Alberto Contreras-Núñez
18 de Marzo de 1976 – 6 de Agosto de 2026
Con profundo dolor y tristeza, anunciamos el fallecimiento de Carlos Alberto Contreras-Núñez, quien partió de este mundo el 6 de agosto de 2026, a la edad de 50 años.
Carlos será recordado con mucho amor por su esposa, sus hijos, su padre, hermanos, sobrinos y todos...
Song Vang Her (N. Xauv Cawv Hawj)
Aug 5, 2026
Song Vang Her, 82, of Kansas City, KS, went home to be with her heavenly father on Wednesday, the 05th of AUGUST, 2026, at the University of Kansas Hospital, surrounded by her loved ones. Song lived a life stitched together with faith, resilience, and quiet acts of love. She was the kind of mother, grandmother, sister, and friend to many,...
Eva M Harmon
Jul 28, 2026
Eva M. Harmon (nee Brettl), age 71, of Overland Park, Kansas, died on July 28, 2026, in Merriam, Kansas.
Born on September 13, 1954, Eva was the second child of Rosalia and Jakob Brettl. She was born in Aurora, Illinois, but moved at a young age to Cincinnati, Ohio, where she grew up at St. Joseph Catholic Orphanage. After graduating from...
Michael Lee Schoenberger
Jul 21, 2026
Michael Lee Schoenberger March 11, 1959 – July 21, 2026, Michael Lee Schoenberger, 67, of Kansas City, Kansas, passed away on July 21, 2026, after a courageous battle with multiple health issues.
Born to Vince and Frances Schoenberger of Kansas City, KS, Mike was a proud father to Cody Schoenberger 40, of Prairie Village, Adam Schoenberger 39, of Kansas City, Kelsey...
Ann (Ann Elizabeth Garrett) Coghill
Jul 19, 2026
Ann G. Coghill (Ann Elizabeth Garrett) was born June 4, 1951 to Dr. Glen H. and Ruth Garrett in Columbia, MO. She attended Grant School, Jefferson Junior High School and graduated from Hickman High School in Columbia, MO. She attended college for two years at Southwest Missouri State in Springfield, MO from 1969-1971, and then transferred to the University of...
John Boos
Jul 15, 2026
John F. Boos, a beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away peacefully on July 15, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on November 16, 1956, in Topeka, Kansas, to Donald and Joan Boos, who preceded him in death, along with his beloved son, Vincent Boos.
John was a proud graduate of Shawnee Mission West High School as a...
Pedro Salazar, Jr.
Jul 12, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Pedro Salazar, who passed away on July 12th at the age of 46. Born on June 14, 1980, he was the beloved son of Pedro and Martha Salazar. He was a devoted father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend whose love, strength, and kindness touched the lives of so many.
Throughout...
Marie Huntington
Jul 12, 2026
March 29, 1958 – July 12, 2026
Marie Huntington, 68, of Kansas City, Kansas, passed away peacefully on July 12, 2026.
Marie was a remarkably hardworking woman who truly loved people, and that love was warmly returned by everyone who knew her. She possessed a vibrant spirit and a generous heart, making friends wherever she went. An avid animal lover, Marie held...
Angel Rivas Flores
Jul 10, 2026
In Loving Memory of Angel Rivas Flores August 29, 1969 – July 10, 2026
With deep sadness and hearts full of love, we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, Angel Rivas Flores, who passed away on July 10, 2026.
Born on August 29, 1969, in Puebla, Mexico, Angel spent much of his early life there before...
Glenda Dawn Yuncker
Jul 10, 2026
Glenda Dawn “Dawn” Yuncker, 59, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a family who loved her deeply and will miss her every day.
Dawn was born on October 10, 1966, in Dumas, Texas. She was the proud mother of Michael Yuncker and Shelby Yuncker, and a loving grandmother to Olivia Gott and Samuel Davis, who brought her great joy.
Dawn worked for Walmart...


