Obituaries

Barbara Jean Warren Ringo

Barbara Jean Warren Ringo

Aug 8, 2025

Barbara Jean Warren Ringo

September 25,1944 - August 8, 2025

Barbara Jean Warren Ringo, 80, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away with her family by her side, after a courageous 12-month battle with cancer.

Barbara was born on September 25, 1944, in Sacramento, California. She married James Gary Ringo on August 1, 1965, and moved with him to Kansas City in 1974, where...

Vitula Ruth Lungren

Vitula Ruth Lungren

Aug 1, 2025

Vitula "Tuda" Ruth (Hood) Lungren died August 1, 2025 at Kansas City Hospice Care, Kansas City, Missouri. She was born on November 11, 1932 in Kansas City, Missouri, the daughter of Clyde B and Harriett (Watkins) Hood, Sr. Some friends of her parents suggested that her name be Ann Arma because she was born on Armistice Day. They opted instead...

John Howard Loftiss, Jr.

John Howard Loftiss, Jr.

Aug 1, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of John Howard Loftiss Jr, he passed away peacefully on August 1st 2025, at the age of 43. John was born in Kansas City, KS , on March 5, 1982. He was a devoted husband, father, son, brother, uncle, cousin, nephew, and friend.

John was passionate about his sports. His favorite...

Laura Lilian Cortez Rivera

Laura Lilian Cortez Rivera

Jul 25, 2025

Laura Lilian Cortez Rivera, 45, of Kansas City, Kansas passed away surrounded by her family at home on July 25, 2025. Private family services with burial in San Pedro, El Salvador.

Lawrence (Larry) Dwayne Marchant

Lawrence (Larry) Dwayne Marchant

Jul 22, 2025

Lawrence (Larry) Dwayne Marchant, affectionately known by many as “Butch,” of Fairway, Kansas, passed away peacefully on July 22, 2025, at Shawnee Gardens Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, surrounded by his loving family. He was 88 years old. 

Larry was born on December 7, 1936, in Guthrie Center, Iowa, to Max Gerald Marchant, Sr., and Ila Violetta Richards. He was the youngest...

Patricia Hopkins

Patricia Hopkins

Jul 18, 2025

Patricia Hopkins passed away peacefully on the morning of July 18th, 2025, after being cared for at AdventHealth Hospital by KC Hospice. Despite a difficult childhood, Pat, as she was called but those who knew her, retained a generous and loving heart. That generosity and love were felt by all who knew her: her sister, her brother-in-law, her nephew, her...

Maria Estela Leyendecker Boudreaux

Maria Estela Leyendecker Boudreaux

Jul 17, 2025

Following a prolonged battle with Lewy Body and Parkinson’s disease, Maria Estela surrendered her soul to the loving arms of our merciful God.

Maria Estela was born in Laredo, Texas, as a middle child of six, and grew up in the Leyendecker home on Saint Augustine Plaza. Living across from Saint Augustine Church, beside the historic La Posada Hotel, and just...

Kevin Allen McCormick

Kevin Allen McCormick

Jul 6, 2025

Kevin Allen McCormick, 62, of Kansas City, Kansas, passed away on July 6, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. Born on October 18, 1962, to Allen Clyde and Maryellen McCormick.He graduated from Shawnee Mission West High School in 1981 and went on to attend Emporia State University. A talented athlete, Kevin played baseball with 3&2 earning Most Valuable Player honors during...

Donnita L. Tillery

Donnita L. Tillery

Jul 4, 2025

Donnita L. Tillery beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and daughter, passed away peacefully on 07-04-2025 at the age of 68. Born on 12-06-1957 she dedicated her life to her family. She is survived by her daughter, Angela Casares, and son, Steven Tubbs Jr.; nine grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; her sister, Debbie Rosas her brother, Randy Tillery and her father, JD Tillery...

Joanie Van Lammeren

Joanie Van Lammeren

Jun 27, 2025

Joanie van Lammeren passed away at Advent Hospital in Shawnee Mission, KS on June 27th, 2025 at the age of 64. She was the daughter of Jan and Johanna van Lammeren, both deceased. Born in Hackensack, NJ, on 21 September 1960. 

She was a graduate of Shawnee Mission South High School (1979), was a dedicated housewife and leaves behind her son...

Myron Christopher Lewko

Myron Christopher Lewko

Jun 24, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our cherished Myron Christopher Lewko, 55, of Overland Park, on June 24, 2025. Loving father to Paige and Sadie Lewko. Devoted grandfather to Joseph, Rider, Opie and the late Brynlee. He was an amazing brother, nephew, cousin, uncle and friend.

Myron was born in Clifton, New Jersey on December 26, 1969, the second...

Olivia Jesus Chacon

Olivia Jesus Chacon

Jun 23, 2025

Olivia Jesus Chacon passed away on June 23, 2025 surrounded by her family at the University of Kansas Medical Center. Olivia was born June of 1976 in Kansas City, Kansas. Olivia was extremely loved by all who encounter her, and will be remembered by her loving smile, laughter and ability to make anyone feel like family.

Olivia was the best party...

Britney Castro Lopez

Britney Castro Lopez

Jun 14, 2025

Britney was born on October 28, 2005. After being in the hospital fighting, she passed away to be with God on June 14, 2025.

Britney is survived by her parents, Dora and Jose, and her sisters: Perla, Brenda, Selena, Stephanie and Edith. We are eternally grateful to all our friends and family, along with other people who have helped us during...

Britney Castro Lopez

Britney Castro Lopez

Jun 14, 2025

Britney nació el 28 de octubre de 2005, después de estar en el hospital luchando, falleció para estar con Dios el 14 de junio de 2025.

A Britney le sobreviven sus padres, Dora y José, y sus hermanas: Perla, Brenda, Selena, Stephanie y Edith. Estamos eternamente agradecidos con todos nuestros amigos y familiares, junto con otras personas que nos han ayudado...

Manuel Almeda Gomez

Manuel Almeda Gomez

Jun 14, 2025

Manuel Almeda Gomez, 73, of Mission, Kansas passed away on June 14, 2025. Visitation will be from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM with Mass to follow at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 2646 S. 34th St, Kansas City, Kansas.

Erva Carmino

Erva Carmino

Jun 12, 2025

With hearts full of both sorrow and gratitude, we announce the peaceful passing of our beloved Erva Carmino on June 12, 2025, at the age of 73.

Born in Trinidad and Tobago to John Jargon Mohair and Elaine Canning Mahabir, Erva's journey began on an island rich with culture and love. At an early age, she moved to Grenada to live...

Lester W. Huntley

Lester W. Huntley

Jun 10, 2025

Lester W. Huntley a longtime resident of Gladstone, Missouri, passed away June 10th, 2025 in Kansas City, Kansas at the age of 85.

Les was born to Elmer and Daisy Huntley in East Machias, Maine on September 24, 1939. He graduated from Washington Academy in East Machias in 1957. Joining the U.S. Air Force in 1958 he proudly served his country...

Louis A. Fajdetich

Louis A. Fajdetich

Jun 6, 2025



Louis A. Fajdetich, age 88, passed away peacefully on June 6, 2025, at his home in Olathe, Kansas. Louis was born in Kansas City, Kansas on December 25, 1936, the son of Luka P. Fajdetich and Rose B. (Peresic) Fajdetich. Louis was proud of his Croatian heritage, and in earlier years, participated in the St. John’s Tamburitza musical group. Louis...

Charles H. Conner

Charles H. Conner

Jun 3, 2025

Charles H. Conner, 71, of Kansas City, Kansas passed away on June 3, 2025 surrounded by his family. Private family services.

Charles is survived by his wife, Jonnie; sons: Charlie (and his mother, Vicki Dees); and Christopher (Angie Roach); stepson, Danny Florez; daughter in law, Janel Florez; adopted daughter, Geneva(Sissy) Hampton; brothers: Gary Conner, and Leonard (Elva) Conner; grandchildren: Davian(Sierra) Elijah;...

Mang Vang

Mang Vang

Jun 2, 2025

Mang Vang, 70, of St. Paul, Minnesota passed away on June 2, 2025 in St. Paul, Minnesota. Mang is survived by 6 children and many other family members.

Funeral services will begin on Saturday, June 28, 2025. Family time will begin at 1:00 pm to 3:30 pm with service from 4:00 to 6:00 PM at Olathe Christian Church, 1115 S. Ridgeview...