Obituaries

Roman Richard Erickson

Roman Richard Erickson

Aug 7, 2023

 

Roman Richard Erickson, 96, loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather, passed peacefully in his home and went to be with Jesus on August 7, 2023. Roman was born in Preston, Missouri to parents Elmer and Mary Erickson. He was preceded in death by his parents, 3 brothers, 2 sisters, his loving wife of 71 years Florence (Lee) Erickson and their son...

Carlos "Cowboy" Manuel Palacio, Sr.

Carlos "Cowboy" Manuel Palacio, Sr.

Aug 3, 2023

 

On August 3,2023 Carlos Manuel Palacio Sr, a loving son, brother and father of three was called home at the age of 45.    Carlos (Cowboy) Palacio Sr. was born February 2,1978 in Kansas to Susan Palacio and Harold (Hawk) Hawkins. Carlos is survived by his long time companion Vera his children Gabriel Palacio Carlos Palacio Jr and Esperanza Palacio ...

Sylvia Lynn Anderson

Sylvia Lynn Anderson

Jul 30, 2023

Sylvia Lynn (Moyer) Anderson went to be with Jesus on Sunday morning, July 30th , 2023, at Saint Luke’sHospice House in Kansas City, Missouri. She was born in Kansas City, Kansas. She and her husband, VirgilDean Anderson, celebrated 61 years of marriage together in October, 2021, just weeks before he passed away.

As a teenager, Sylvia was heavily involved with...

Elena Medrano

Elena Medrano

Jul 30, 2023

Elena Medrano falleció tranquilamente rodeada de sus seres queridos en la comodidad de suhogar el 30 de julio de 2023, a la edad de 80 años; Su larga batalla de Parkinson y Demenciallegó a su fin. Elena nació en Romita, Guanajuato, México y emigró a Kansas City en 1971.Elena era una mujer fuerte y trabajadora. Era el alma de la...

Elena Medrano

Elena Medrano

Jul 30, 2023

 

Elena Medrano passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones in the comfort of her home on July 30, 2023, at the age of 80; Her long battle of Parkinson’s and Dementia came to an end.  Elena was born in Romita, Guanajuato, Mexico and migrated to Kansas City in 1971. Elena was a strong hardworking woman. She was the...

Teresa Hidalgo

Teresa Hidalgo

Jul 26, 2023

 

Teresa Hidalgo, born in Michoacan Mexico in 1959 unexpectedly passed away on 06/26/23. Second toyoungest of seven siblings, she is survived by her three brothers and three sisters. She is also survived byher son Gustavo Hidalgo, and her grandson Alejandro Hidalgo. She is preceded in death by her husbandJose Hidalgo.

Teresa was a very petite lady with a heart...

Mother Henrie Marie

Mother Henrie Marie

Jul 25, 2023

 

We were deeply saddened by the loss of our dear sister in Christ and member of the Augustinian Recollects, Mother Henrie Marie on July 25, 2023, following a battle with cancer. At the same time we bow in thankfulness that she is free from her suffering.   Mother Henrie Marie was very faithful in attendance in spite of her...

Erika Jo (Jackson) Brim

Erika Jo (Jackson) Brim

Jul 23, 2023

 

Erika (Jackson) Brim, 45, passed away Sunday, July 23, 2023. She was born in 1977, the youngest of 3 girls born to Raymond and Sherry (Taylor) Jackson. Erika served as a lifelong Catholic who attended All Saints Catholic School and Bishop Ward High School, graduating in 1996. She was a long time employee of the Wyandotte County Courthouse. 

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Susan June Hopkins

Susan June Hopkins

Jul 21, 2023

 

Susan June Hopkins 70, Born in Joplin Mo, but was a life time resident of where she loved the most Kansas City Kansas.  Passed away peacefully at home on July 21, 2023 in Emporia Kansas. Services will be held at Kansas City Funeral Directors, 4880 Shawnee Drive, Kansas City, KS, on August 2, 2023.  Visitation will be at 5:00...

Elizabeth L. Short

Elizabeth L. Short

Jul 20, 2023

Elizabeth L. Short, 89 of Roeland Park, Kansas passed away July 20, 2023.  Funeral Mass, 10:00 am on July 28, 2023 at

St. Agnes Catholic Parish, 5250 Mission Road, Roeland Park, Kansas.  Burial at Resurrection Cemetery, Lenexa, Kansas.

Robert "Bob" John Schneider

Robert "Bob" John Schneider

Jul 19, 2023

Robert John "Bob" Schneider of Valparaiso, Indiana passed away on July 19, 2023 at Kansas CIty Hospice House surrounded by his loved ones after a battle with cancer.

He was born on February 5, 1965 in Kansas City, Kansas .  Being the only son with three older sisters was his first challenge!  Could be why his first words were "shut...

Christopher William Strube

Christopher William Strube

Jul 18, 2023

Christopher William Strube (59) of Centerville, Iowa passed away on July 18, 2023. He was residing in Kansas City, Missouri at the time of his death.Chris was born to Jack Emerson and Becky Jane Hansen (Emerson) on November 4, 1963. He was later adopted by LeRoy Henry Strube.He was married to Ruth E. Kaufman on April 27, 1985 in South...

May Vang

May Vang

Jul 17, 2023

May Vang, age 83 passed away on Monday, July 17, 2023 in Kansas City, Kansas. She was born onFebruary 2, 1940 in Phu Voos, Xiengkhouang, Laos. May married her husband Chia Chang in 1957. OnNovember 25, 1978, May and Chia along with their children immigrated to Providence, Rhode Island.Their time in Rhode Island was brief as they moved to Kansas...

Donald Lee Kaltenbach

Donald Lee Kaltenbach

Jul 16, 2023

Donald Lee Kaltenbach, age 61, of Olathe, KS went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, July 16 th 2023.He passed peacefully at home surrounded by his family, whom he loved very much. Donald is survivedby his wife of 33 years, Tiffany, brother David, daughters Crystal, Sabrina and son-in-law MichaelMcCully, and Aubreanna and son-in-law Josh Springer, son Lee, and...

Helen Marie Atkinson

Helen Marie Atkinson

Jul 10, 2023

Helen Marie Atkinson, 76, passed away with family by her side on Monday, July 10th, 2023.  Helen was born in Kansas City, KS, the only child to Edward & Velma Cassidy.  She was a life-long area resident graduating from Wyandotte High School.  Helen always saw the good in everybody, even the bad ones.  She will be dearly missed.  She leaves...

Gustavo O. Vergara

Gustavo O. Vergara

Jul 7, 2023

 

Gustavo O. Vergara vino a este mundo en la ciudad de Puebla, México en 1942, hijo del Dr. Gustavo y Felisa Vergara, y falleció el 7 de Julio de 2023. 

  Se nos adelantó en este viaje en el que todos debemos participar tarde o temprano, pero tuvo la oportunidad de despedirse de su familia y de sus buenos...

Gustavo O. Vergara

Gustavo O. Vergara

Jul 7, 2023

 

Gustavo O. Vergara came to this world in Puebla, Mexico in 1942, son of Dr. Gustavo & Felisa Vergara, and passed away on July 7, 2023.

  He went ahead on the trip that all of us will have to take sooner or later having had the opportunity to bid farewell to his family and friends. He left this...

Donald Eugene Strausbaugh

Donald Eugene Strausbaugh

Jul 7, 2023

Donald Eugene Strausbaugh, 89 of Overland Park, Kansas passsed away July 07, 2023.  One of 12 children born to Henry and Frances Strausbaugh in Osawatomie, Kansas.   He grew up on a farm in Louisburg.  He was number 9 of the 12.  Donald graduated from Louisburg, Kansas High School.

He joined the army in 1954, and was stationed in Maryland...

Robert E. Baker, Sr.

Robert E. Baker, Sr.

Jul 7, 2023

 

Robert E. Baker, Sr. passed away with family by his side on July 7th, 2023. He was born March 22, 1936 in Atchison. The son of John G. and Maude Baker. He graduated from Hayden High School in 1954. He was married to Rose K. Meier, September 3, 1960, Topeka. She survives.   Bob worked for Southwestern Bell and...

Eliseo Avila (Chito)

Eliseo Avila (Chito)

Jul 1, 2023

Eliseo Avila (Chito) fallecio 1 de Julio del 2023 en Kansas City, Kansas.

Esposo de Senora Concepcion Torres de Avila.  Sus hijos: Jesus, Leticia, Patricia, Mario, Ruben, y Bertha; y todos nietos y bisnietos.

Siempre te recordaremos como el hombre honesto, valiente y esforzado cuidando siempre del bienestar de tu familia, buscando la manera de sacarlos adelante, guardaremos en nuestramente...