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...
Thomas H. Frieze
Oct 15, 2026
Thomas H. Frieze was born on January 27, 1937, to Clarence Ivan Frieze, Sr., and Mildred (Jenkins) Frieze at St. Luke’s Hospital in Kansas City, Missouri. He grew up in the Kansas City area, graduating from Shawnee Mission High School (now Shawnee Mission North), where he was active in the marching band. Tom served nine years in the Army, playing...
Erica Renee Fitchett
Oct 7, 2026
In Loving Memory of Erica Renee Fitchett
Erica Renee Fitchett, age 49, passed away on October 7, 2026. She was born on June 26, 1977, in Kansas City, Missouri, to Delores Rios and Frank Christopher Fitchett II.
Erica graduated from Harmon High School in 1995 and went on to serve her community as Treasurer of Deeds with the Unified Government of Wyandotte...
Steven Mark Abisch
Sep 28, 2026
Steven Mark Abisch, 67, passed away peacefully and comfortably on September 28, 2026, in Overland Park, Kansas. He was born September 24, 1959, in Jacksonville, Florida, to the late Joseph A. Abisch and June A. Wash.
Steven is survived by his daughter, Rachel Abisch Aguirre, and her husband, Alex Aguirre; his grandchildren, Kinsleigh, Reagan, Addelyn, Damon, Airah, and Maverick; and his...
Peggy Lou Leonard
Sep 25, 2026
Peggy Lou Leonard, 84, died September 25, 2026 of lung cancer. She is survived by her spouse, Mary Beth, “Bucky” Will, her sister, Marilyn Roberts, her son Matthew Bruner (Traci), granddaughter Karissa Andre (Kyle) and great grandson Karver; granddaughter Brandi, and grandson Brandon. She was preceded in death by her sister Imogene Jaster Beagle, parents Agnes Pozniak Roberts and Lawrence...
Robert "Bob" J. Olsen
Sep 11, 2026
Robert “Bob” Olsen, 86, of Overland Park, KS, died September 11, 2026. He was born September 2, 1940, in Minneapolis, MN, the son of Harold and Mary Olsen. Bob grew up in Minneapolis and always retained a deep love for Minnesota and the memories of his childhood there. He served in the U.S. Coast Guard and later began a career...
Gail Marie Yurgel
Sep 11, 2026
Gail Marie (Robertson) Yurgel, of Kansas City, Kansas, passed away peacefully on September 11, 2026, in Shawnee, Kansas, after a lengthy battle with cancer.
Gail was born on July 23, 1951, in Oskaloosa, Iowa, to Voleda and Chester Robertson. She spent more than 40 years in Kansas City, Kansas, where she shared her life with John Yurgel, her beloved husband of...
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...
Mariano Humberto Suarez Sanchez
Aug 29, 2026
Mariano Humberto Suarez Sánchez, cariñosamente conocido por su familia y amigos como “Noño,” falleció a
la edad de 57 años en Kansas City, Kansas.
Mariano nació en Hidalgo del Parral, Chihuahua, México, y a lo largo de su vida vivió en diferentes lugares,
incluyendo Kansas y Colorado. Fue un hombre trabajador que dedicó gran parte de su vida al trabajo en la
cocina y...
Mariano Humberto Suarez Sanchez
Aug 29, 2026
Mariano Humberto Suarez Sanchez, lovingly known to his family and friends as “Noño,” passed away at the
age of 57 in Kansas City, Kansas.
Mariano was born in Hidalgo del Parral, Chihuahua, Mexico, and throughout his life, he made his home in
various places, including Kansas and Colorado. He was a hardworking man who dedicated much of his life to
working in the food...
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,...
Fue Yang
Aug 26, 2026
Fue Yang was born on March 13, 1971, in Xieng Khouang, Laos, to Chong Her Yang and Mao Her Yang, who preceded him in death.
Fue came to the United States in December 1980, arriving in Honolulu, Hawaii. In 1981, he and his family moved to Des Moines, Iowa. In 1987, they followed Nhia Lue Yang to Fresno, California. Fue later...
Leonel Lozoya Esparza
Aug 23, 2026
Leonel Lozoya-Esparza, 19, passed away on August 24th, 2026. He was born on September 27th 2006 in Kansas City, Kansas. He leaves behind a loving mother, two older brothers, two older sisters and a young niece. Leonel grew up loving soccer and music. He loved writing songs and rapping. Leonel loved his family and his dogs, Chapo and Tootsie. He...
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),...
Xai Mao Vang
Aug 20, 2026
Xai Mao Vang passed away on August 20, 2026, at Providence Medical Center in Knasas City, KS, surrounded by his loved ones. Xai Mao Vang is born on February , 1949, in the village of Najmaibi, Xiang Khuang, Laos. His father is name Nyiaj Thoj Vang and his mother is name Txiab Lauj. He had six brothers and seven sisters....
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...
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