Obituaries

Theda J Zimmerman

Theda J Zimmerman

Jan 10, 2024

Theda Jolene Zimmerman, 1942-2024

Known as Jolene by all, Theda Jolene Zimmerman entered into eternal rest early on the morning of January 10, 2024, following a long illness. 

 

Born in 1942, she was the only child of Joe and Velta LaFoy of Wichita, Kansas. From an early age, Jolene demonstrated a keen interest and talent for music. While a student, she played...

Stanley Kevan Myers

Stanley Kevan Myers

Jan 9, 2024

Stanley Kevan Myers, 70, slipped quietly from his beloved wife’s side in Kansas City, Kansas to his Heavenly home with Jesus on Tuesday, January 9, 2024. He will forever be remembered for his loving devotion to his wife and family, his large library of books, his rich baritone voice, and his faithful service to his Lord as he sought to...

Patty Nelson

Patty Nelson

Jan 7, 2024

 

Patty Nelson, beloved wife, mother, grandmother (Meemo), and sister, passed away on January 7, 2024, in Kansas City, Kansas. She was born on July 8, 1959, in Emporia, Kansas. 

 

Patty dedicated her entire career to the insurance industry, where she made a lasting impact and gained the respect of her colleagues. 

 

Outside of work, Patty had a...

Hmoovzoo Skyler Vue

Hmoovzoo Skyler Vue

Dec 31, 2023

Hmoovzoo Skyler Vue was born on Tuesday, June 29, 2004 to Jet Wand Fei Hong Vue and Bao Yang.  He was the second oldest of four brothers to Yepheng Thomas Vue, Meejmom Cody Vue, And Chaying Emmanuel Vue with only one sister, Pachia Kayle Vue.  Skyler graduated high school this past June of 2023 and was taking a year off...

Jo Anna Palacio

Jo Anna Palacio

Dec 30, 2023

Jo Anna Palacio, 42, of Kansas City Kansas passed away unexpectedly on December 30,2023. Visitation will be from 1:00~3:00 PM on Saturday January 20, 2024, at Rios De Agua Viva Church, 4000 Victory Drive Kansas City Kansas 66102. Service will begin at 3:00 PM. Jo Anna Palacio (Jojo) known to most, grew up in Kansas City Kansas. She attended Emerson...

Mary K. Harbin

Mary K. Harbin

Dec 27, 2023

 

Mary K. Harbin, 94, of Rock Port, Missouri went to be with the Lord and was reunited with many loved ones on December 27, 2023. Mary entered eternal rest, at Advent Health Shawnee Mission in Shawnee Mission, Kansas, with family by her side.

Mary was born December 25, 1929, to Virgil and Genevive Bradley in Nishnabotna, Missouri. She married...

Michelle Lea Casares Aguilar

Michelle Lea Casares Aguilar

Dec 20, 2023

 

Michelle (Chelle) Lea Casares Aguilar, age 52, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, December 20th, 2023 in Kansas City, Kansas.   ​Michelle was born July 16, 1971 at Sister’s Hospital in St. Joseph, Missouri to Jana Tapee/Aguilar and the late Michael Aguilar. She is preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, paternal grandparents, and her (special) aunt Cindy Aguilar/Claywell. She...

Michael Eugene Soverns

Michael Eugene Soverns

Dec 17, 2023

Michael “Mikey” Soverns, 43 of Kansas City, Kansas passed away December 17, 2023. Mikey loved KU Basketball, KC Chiefs, Music and his soda. He loved to play softball for DWI. Mikey is preceded in death by his dog Cotton, His Father Junior, both of his grandmothers  Earlene and Pearl and his best friend Justin. Mikey is survived by his mother...

Milton Ismael Paiz Gutierrez

Milton Ismael Paiz Gutierrez

Dec 16, 2023

Milton Ismael Paiz Gutiérrez, de 28 años, de Kansas City, Missouri, falleció inesperadamente el sábado 16 de Diciembre de 2023. Los servicios funerarios están pendientes y se anunciarán una vez que finalicen. El entierro será en Gulan, Zacapa, Guatemala. La familia realizará una recaudación de fondos en el restaurante Los Amigos, 10220 E. 24 Hwy Circle, Independence, Missouri, el viernes...

Ying Her

Ying Her

Dec 14, 2023

Ying Her was born July 3, 1975, in Na Kuan village, Vientiane province, Laos. His grandfather (Nou YeeHer), grandmother (Ai Kong), and his parents, Chia Chue Her (father), and Mee Vang (mother, daughterto Chou Kao Vang and Nou Her), along with 4 other siblings to escape the communist war in Laos in thelate 1975. Soon after, Ying’s father takes the...

Matthew D Jones

Matthew D Jones

Dec 7, 2023

 

In Loving Memory of Matthew Jones   Matthew Jones, a resilient soul, left this world at the age of 44, after bravely fighting a four-year battle with glioblastoma multiforme (GBM). He departed peacefully at his home in Kansas City, KS, surrounded by the love of his family on December 7, 2023.   Born to Pamela (Mike) and Doyle (Kim),...

Phillip Andrew Akers, Jr

Phillip Andrew Akers, Jr

Dec 5, 2023

Phillip Andrew Akers was born February 13, 1973 to Phillip Andrew Akers, Sr and Sharon Kaye LeBow in Kansas City, Kansas.

He was a brother to 4 sisters Jucunda Lorenz, Mischia Wheeler, Jenny Akers and Tammy Winterringer; father to 2 sons Andrew Ray Akers and Theo Akers; 2 girls Sophia and Ashley.  Phil was a grandpa to Levi and Nora....

Kenneth Wayne Holrich

Kenneth Wayne Holrich

Dec 4, 2023

 

Kenneth W. Holrich drifted into the loving arms of Jesus on December 4, 2023, at the age of 75. He was a sweet and faithful man who loved the Lord, his church, family, country, and community.   Kenneth was born on July 9, 1948, in Leavenworth, Kansas, to George and Margaret Holrich. He met the love of his life...

Linda Jo Weems

Linda Jo Weems

Nov 30, 2023

 

Linda Jo Weems, 71, of Shawnee, KS went to be with the Lord and was reunited with her loved ones on November 30, 2023. Linda entered eternal rest at Kansas City Hospice House. A Celebration of Life will be held, at a later date, in remembrance for family and friends.

Linda was born August 11, 1952 to Mary Katherine...

Cindy L Brinkworth

Cindy L Brinkworth

Nov 24, 2023

 

Cindy L. Brinkworth, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away at the end of November surrounded by her husband, children, and grandchildren. Cindy was born in Edina, Minnesota to Norman and Lorraine Viken. She was preceded in death by her parents, her brother, John, and sister, Sandra. She is survived by her husband of 54 years, Quentin, her two...

Wayne G. Jobe

Wayne G. Jobe

Nov 22, 2023

 

Wayne G. Jobé, 82, died November 22, 2023, in Kansas City, Kansas, as the result of a fall. He was born in Los Angeles, CA, on July 4, 1941, to Graeme and Beatrice (Laurence) Jobé.  

He graduated from Miller Dorsey High School in Los Angeles in 1959 and joined the United States Air Force that summer. His time...

Trudy Maxine Parker

Trudy Maxine Parker

Nov 21, 2023

 

We're sad to share that Trudy Parker passed away in her home on Tuesday, November 21, 2023. She was born in TX in 1955, and spent several years living in Liberal, KS, Las Vegas, NV and Overland Park, KS. She was 68 years old at the time of her passing.   Trudy was an LPN for over 20 years....

Lindol P Myers, Jr

Lindol P Myers, Jr

Nov 17, 2023

Lindol P. “Lin” Myers, 87, passed away on Friday, November 17, 2023, at Advent Shawnee MissionHospital in Overland Park, Kansas after a brief illness. Lin was born on June 24, 1936, in Cincinnati, Ohioto Marcia and Lindol Sr. He is preceded in death by his wife, Patricia, and his parents. He is survived byhis children, Michelle (Robert) Pike, John, and...

Russell Ash

Russell Ash

Nov 10, 2023

Russell Ash, age 77, of Topeka, Kansas, passed away unexpectedly on November 10, 2023.  He was born on March 29, 1946, in Kansas City, Kansas, to Charles and Dorothy Ash.  Russ grew up in Wichita, Kansas, and graduated from Wichita East High School and was a member of College Hill United Methodist Church.  He graduated from Wichita State University in...

Jimmie Joe (Jim) Bleything

Jimmie Joe (Jim) Bleything

Nov 8, 2023

 

Jimmie Joe (Jim) Bleything, aged 83, peacefully passed away on Saturday, November 18, 2023 in his home in Louisburg, Kansas. He was a proud US Airforce Veteran.

He was born in 1940 to George & Mignonette (Henninger) Bleything who preceded him in death.  He was the youngest of 13 children.

In 1965 he married Nancy Skaggs who preceded him...