Obituaries

Francesca Swithenbank

Francesca Swithenbank

Apr 30, 2024

Francesca (Franny) Swithenbank, 62 yrs, passed on unexpectedly on April 30, 2024, while visiting her Daughter Louisa, Husband Kyle and Grandson Ollie.  She is mournfully missed forever by her Family in Kansas City and in the United Kingdom. Francesca rarely met a stranger and was loved by many around the world. Francesca was the most wonderful mother to her Daughter...

Drew Lynn Hoeme

Drew Lynn Hoeme

Apr 28, 2024

Drew Lynn Hoeme was born January 29, 1949, in Scott City, Kansas, to Andrew V. and Betty E. (Triffet) Hoeme. He died on April 28, 2024, peacefully at his home in Olathe, Kansas listening to the Beach Boys with family by his side.He married Diane Jeanne Engleman on July 11, 1969, in Colby, Kansas. He is survived by his wife; son,...

Ginger L. Harrison

Ginger L. Harrison

Apr 27, 2024

Ginger L. Harrison, 76, a devout Christian, returned to God on Saturday, April 27th, 2024. She was a beloved sister, mother, aunt, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend.  She will be deeply missed by everyone who had the chance to know her. Ginger was born in Kansas City where she grew up and eventually returned to live in her childhood home.  Ginger...

Jimmie Lee Oxley

Jimmie Lee Oxley

Apr 26, 2024

Jimmie Lee Oxley, 43 passed away April 26, 2024 at Overland Park Regional in Overland Park, Kansas.Jimmie was born in September 1980 in Olathe, Kansas to Glenn and Vicki Oxley. He graduated from Olathe North High School, loved football and was ranked nationally in javelin. He was a certified arborist for over 20 years and had a passion for trees.Jimmie...

Jordan Thomas Garlach

Jordan Thomas Garlach

Apr 26, 2024

Jordan Thomas Garlach, 30, of Olathe, KS, passed away at his family home on April 26, 2024. He was born in 1994 to Paul & Kimberly Garlach, the youngest of their three children. In his early life, Jordan was a sweet but wild little guy who loved cars, bikes and anything with a motor. He would ride his bicycle for...

Betty Irene Bennett

Betty Irene Bennett

Apr 22, 2024

Betty Irene Bennett, 93, died at home in Kansas City, KS on April 22, 2024. Betty was born at Atchison Hospital in Atchison, KS on February 28, 1931, the daughter of Lawrence and Mateel (Winzer) Wood, the third of seven children. Betty grew up on a farm in Doniphan County, KS, and attended elementary school at Independence Valley, a one-room...

Virginia L. Galindo

Virginia L. Galindo

Apr 20, 2024

Virginia L Galindo, 90, of Kansas City, KS, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on April 20, 2024. Virginia was a graduate of Argentine High School. She proudly supported her husband and family throughout his military career. Her lifelong professional career was spent as a Secretary. She was employed at The Wyandot Center 20+ years as an Executive Secretary,...

Dennis A. Schoneman

Dennis A. Schoneman

Apr 19, 2024

Dennis A. Schoneman, born December 23, 1944, passed peacefully and went to be with the Lord with his family by his side on April 19, 2024. He was a loving Son, Brother, Husband, Father, Grandfather and Great Grandfather. He is survived by his wife, Jennie Wolff Schoneman. Siblings, Paul Schoneman and Mary Bailey. His children, Dennis B. Schoneman (fiance Gwen),...

Katherine Elaine Gochenour

Katherine Elaine Gochenour

Apr 18, 2024

Katherine Elaine Gochenour sadly left us on Thursday, April18, 2024 at the age of 68 following heart failure. Kathy wasborn to John and Rosemary Stanley on July 14, 1955 in KansasCity, Missouri. She was preceded in death by her parents, herhusband, Ernie Gochenour and her eldest sister, Shela Carterand was survived by her brothers, Howard Stanley and JohnStanley and sister,...

Wanda L. Duncan

Wanda L. Duncan

Apr 15, 2024

Wanda L. Duncan passed away on Monday April 15th with her family by her side. She is proceeded in death by her mother and father, her husband of 45 years Joseph Duncan, and her son Daryl Duncan (Victoria) and two sisters Bobbie Gosnell and Irene Schweitzer. She leaves behind 2 children; Deborah (Duncan) Norman (Paul), and Joseph “Bill” Duncan, Jr (Linda). She was blessed to have...

Ivaline Georgia Gieri

Ivaline Georgia Gieri

Apr 12, 2024

Ivaline Georgia Gieri January 14,1946 - April 12,2024Ivaline Georgia Gieri 78 passed away Friday, April 12,2024 surrounded by her loving family at Overland Park Regional in Overland Park, Ks. She was born January 14,1946 to Felix L. Gomez and Marjorie V. Smith in Kansas City, Missouri. She was the eldest of eight children.  She remained in Kansas City, Mo. until she met...

Bettie Jean Nuttall

Bettie Jean Nuttall

Mar 26, 2024

Bettie Jean (Homan) Nuttall, 96 of South Gate, California passed away March 26, 2024.  She was born in Independence, MO to Robert T. and Helen M. (Irving) Homan.  

She was preceded in death by parents and brother Robert T. Homan Jr.  Bettie is survived by children Harry E. Nuttall, Jr, Richard T. Nuttall and Saundra A. Ehrlich; grandchildren Chris Rodriguez,...

Rebecca Sue Goodwin

Rebecca Sue Goodwin

Mar 26, 2024

Rebecca Sue Goodwin, 65 of Kansas CIty, Kansas passed away March 26, 2024.  Rebecca was born in Kansas City, Kansas and graduated from Turner High School and recieved an Associate Degree from Kansas City Community College.She was preceded in death by father Chester Briggs and  husband Frederick Goodwin.  Rebecca is survived by children Austin (Krystal) Briggs, Jonathan (Atrina) Goodwin, Clarence...

Tanya Denise Kee

Tanya Denise Kee

Mar 25, 2024

Tanya Denise Kee, 59, of Belton, Missouri, departed this life on Monday, March 25th, 2024, surrounded by the love of her family. She was born on August 21, 1964, in Channel View, Texas, to Alfred and Claudia Brown. As the eldest of three sisters, Tanya brought warmth, laughter, and boundless love into the lives of those around her.

In her youth,...

Joseph Zager

Joseph Zager

Mar 18, 2024

Joseph Zagar, 87, passed away on March 18, 2024 at the Piper Memory Care in Kansas City, Ks.

Joe was born on March 5, 1937 to Matthew and Bertha (Krulic) Zagar. He graduated from Wyandotte High School in KCK in 1955. While attending Wyandotte, he was a member of the swim team and that is where he learned that he had...

Stephen Lee Ronk-Gammon

Stephen Lee Ronk-Gammon

Mar 17, 2024

Stephen Lee Ronk-Gammon of De Soto, KS; passed away on March 17th, 2024. He was 38 years old.  Stephen was born in Lafayette, IN on March 3rd, 1986. Stephen had a kind soul and was a very caring person. He was very empathetic and loved to make people laugh. Stephen enjoyed movies, gaming and reading Wikipedia. His caring nature will carry...

Deanna L Hanson

Deanna L Hanson

Mar 15, 2024

Deanna Lynne Hanson (Denny) was called to the Lord on March 15th 2024 at her home in Linwood, KsDeanna was Born in Lawrence, Ks on October 11, 1958 to Robert Dean Parks & Mary Kay Holmes Parks. She Graduated from Shawnee Mission East High School in 1976. During the time Deanna was starting her career she met the love of...

Kaison Lee Bullocks

Kaison Lee Bullocks

Mar 10, 2024

Kaison Lee Bullocks, a bright spark in the world, embarked on his journey on September 16, 2023, His adventure was brief yet wondrous, as he became the most beloved "penguin enthusiast" and "Puppy Dog Pals" aficionado. On March 10, 2024, at just 6 months old, Kaison wrapped up his Kansas City chapter.With a smile that could outshine the sun and...

James Douglas Newell

James Douglas Newell

Mar 8, 2024

James Douglas Newell (JD) was born  1951 in Marshall, MO.  He was raised in Shawnee, Kansas and graduated from Shawnee Mission North in 1969.  He went to his heavenly home to be with his parents Mary Darlene Carlin and James Newell on March 8, 2024 JD is preceded in death by his brothers Mike and Larry Newell.He is survived in death...

Anthony Lukas Yang, SRA

Anthony Lukas Yang, SRA

Feb 24, 2024

Anthony Lukas Yang was a compassionate, hospitable, friendly, caring, and loving son and brother. He was born on February 15, 2000, in Overland Park, KS. A couple years later, his family moved to Kunming, China where his parents served as missionaries. His family returned to the United States in 2005 where Anthony grew up in Kansas City, KS until they...