Obituaries

John O. Beaudoin

John O. Beaudoin

Jan 26, 2026

John O. Beaudoin, 84, of Gardner, Kansas, joined our heavenly father on January 26, 2026, at Homestead of Eudora, KS under Hospice Care.

Visitation will be held from 9am - 9:40am, Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at St. John Paul II Catholic Church, 18335 W. 168th Terr., Olathe, KS 66062. Funeral Mass will be at 10:00 am, followed by immediate burial after...

Judy Lynette Jordan

Judy Lynette Jordan

Jan 25, 2026

Judy Jordan passed away at the age of 67 years on January 25, 2026. Born in Oberlin, Kansas she was the daughter of Eugene Wurm and Beverly Smith. She graduated college from York University of Nebraska and worked as a CNA for 25 years at Good Samaritan Center, as well as an editor at the Oberlin Herald for several years.

Judy...

Jeanne M Cummings

Jeanne M Cummings

Jan 24, 2026

Jeanne M Cummings passed away Saturday, January 24, 2026, at Villa Saint Francis.  Jeanne was born in Marysville, KS to Wilfred and Mary Cohorst on February 18, 1947. She was united in marriage to Paul V Cummings on September 20, 1969 in Marysville, KS.

Jeanne is survived by sister Roberta Anthony, sister-in-law Rosemary Cohorst. Brothers-in-laws Mike, Bill, and Steve Cummings, Ron...

Georgia "Gees" Rouse Dringman

Georgia "Gees" Rouse Dringman

Jan 23, 2026

It is with profound sadness that we announce our beloved Georgia “Gees” Rouse Dringman, 80, of Kansas City, KS, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 23rd, 2026, with family by her side. A celebration of life will be announced soon.

Born in Kansas City, MO, on March 25th, 1945, Georgia attended Turner High School. She devoted 30+ years to J&J asphalt...

Hugo Luis Cruz Antunez

Hugo Luis Cruz Antunez

Jan 21, 2026

Hugo Luis Cruz Atunez, 50, of Topeka, Kansas passed away peacefully surrounded by family on January 21, 2026 at Kansas City Hospice House in Kansas City, Missouri. Private family services with burial in Ejido el Galaneno, Mexico.

Emery Jensen

Emery Jensen

Jan 20, 2026

Emery Jensen, 83, of Lenexa, Kansas, passed away on January 20, 2026. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at Glad Tidings Assembly of God Church, 1315 N. 64th Street, Kansas City, Kansas, Friday, January 30 at 2:30 PM. A private burial will be in Resurrection Catholic Cemetery, Lenexa, Kansas.

Emery is now in the arms of his Lord and...

Monica Yang

Monica Yang

Jan 16, 2026

Monica Yang was born on October 11, 1950 in Xiang Khouang, Laos and passed away peacefully on January 16, 2026 in Kansas City, Kansas (USA). Her father’s name is Xia Shoua Her and mother is Chia Paoker Yang. She’s the 2nd daughter in the family. She has 3 sisters (Chao(x); Paaj Lauj Muas), Choua (Somboon Muas), Crystal (Nyaj Zoov Thoj)...

Francisco Lee Rodriguez, Sr. "Lee Rod"

Francisco Lee Rodriguez, Sr. "Lee Rod"

Jan 15, 2026

Francisco Lee Rodriguez "Lee Rod" passed away January 15th, 2026. Lee was born in Dearborn, MI on January 8th 1970 to Fernando and Patricia (Sprague) Rodriguez. He lived in Detroit, Michigan until the age 5. He grew up in Independence, MO and graduated from Fort Osage High School in 1988. He attended college and played baseball at Crowder College, Taft...

Maria Guadalupe Jimenez Huizar

Maria Guadalupe Jimenez Huizar

Jan 13, 2026

María Jiménez Huizar, nacida el 10 de diciembre de 1960, partió de este mundo el 13 de enero de 2026, dejando un profundo vacío en los corazones de todos los que tuvimos el privilegio de conocerla y amarla.

María fue la mejor mamá, esposa, hermana y abuelita. Su vida estuvo marcada por el amor incondicional que entregó a su familia. Disfrutaba...

Jesus Rodolfo Marquez

Jesus Rodolfo Marquez

Jan 12, 2026

Jesus Rodolfo Marquez, 51, of Kansas City, passed away peacefully on January 12, 2026, surrounded by loved ones. Known affectionately as "Rodolfo," he will be remembered for his loving heart, strength, and quiet dedication to his family. He leaves behind his loving partner, Bertha Marquez, and their three children, Rodolfo Marquez, Mayra Marquez, and Sandra Marquez.

Born on May 13, 1974,...

Eulala Mae Steinmetz

Eulala Mae Steinmetz

Jan 10, 2026

Eulala Mae Steinmetz, age 80, peacefully passed away on January 10, 2026. She was born on July 20, 1945, to Marie and George Steinmetz, who preceded her in death, along with her brother William “Billy” Steinmetz, and sisters Georganne Raymond, Vickie Arneson, and Nina Vest.

Eulala was a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She loved taking cruises with her family and...

Louis Hernandez

Louis Hernandez

Jan 10, 2026

Louis Hernandez, age 85, of Kansas City, MO passed away peacefully on Saturday, January

10, 2026. Born August 7, 1940, in Kansas City, KS, he was a loving Son, Brother, Husband,

Father, and Grandfather. He was a proud Veteran having served in the Army as a young adult.

Early in his career he was a butcher, later becoming a postal worker until his...

Jimmy Robert Wiltfong

Jimmy Robert Wiltfong

Jan 8, 2026

Jimmy "Stub" Robert Wiltfong

Born in May 5, 1942 Bisbee Arizona

Died January 8, 2026 Kansas City, KS 

Age of 83

Born to Robert Eli Wiltfong and Mary Louise (Morton) Wiltfong.

Jimmy worked in the printing field since he was a teenager. He was a pressman and worked for the Parsons Sun newspaper, moved to Kansas City KS and worked for Sharp Color Press, later...

Mary Patricia Gorman Siebes

Mary Patricia Gorman Siebes

Jan 6, 2026

Mary Patricia Gorman Siebes, age 88, of Overland Park, Kansas, passed away on January 6, 2026, having lived a life full of adventure, love, and a passion for her family. She was born on November 20, 1937, in Kadoka, South Dakota.

Pat was preceded in death by George Jerome "Jerry" Siebes, her beloved husband of 53 years; her parents, Andrew John...

Virgina Maria (Fonseca) Alvarez

Virgina Maria (Fonseca) Alvarez

Jan 6, 2026

Virginia Maria (Fonseca) Alvarez, 82, of Merriam, Kansas passed away peacefully on January 6, 2026 at Merriam Gardens in Merriam, Kansas.

Virginia was the back bone of her family always so strong for everyone. She was a loving mother and grandmother and so beloved by her family. She will be truly missed.

Virginia is survived by her son, Kenneth Alvarez; daughter, Mary...

Judith "Kay" Davies Beck

Judith "Kay" Davies Beck

Jan 5, 2026

Judith "Kay" Davies Beck, born June 16, 1939, in Chattanooga, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on January 5, 2026, in Olathe, Kansas. She was 86 years old.

Kay was the beloved daughter of Stewart Hope Davies and Kathleen O'Neill Davies. She grew up in a close-knit family and carried the values instilled in her throughout her life. Her deep faith and commitment...

Celia Anaya Figueroa

Celia Anaya Figueroa

Jan 5, 2026

Celia Anaya Figueroa, 62, of Milan, Missouri passed away unexpectedly on January 5, 2026. Services are being planned and Celia will be buried in El Zapote, Guerrero, Mexico.

Celia leaves behind her husband, Marcelo; children: Reynaldo(Wendy), Jaime (Guadalupe), Felipa (Juan), & Mariela (Alejandro); and grandchildren: Jovani, Oscar, Jorge, David, Ashley, Leslie, Kaley, Diego, Jaime, Joel, Dilan. She was a loving wife,...

Louise Ann Germonprez

Louise Ann Germonprez

Jan 4, 2026

Louise Ann Germonprez, 83, of Topeka, passed away Sunday January 4, 2026, at Hospice House in Olathe, KS.

Louise was born December 1, 1942, in Peabody, MA the daughter of George R. and Mildred A. (Husson) Pepper.

She dabbled in many creative pursuits throughout her life, including ceramics, leather-work, drawing and painting horses, needle pointing, and crocheting. She delighted in collecting Ginny...

Eleanor Frances Bartlett

Eleanor Frances Bartlett

Dec 31, 2025

Eleanor Frances Bartlett, beloved daughter of Anne and James Bartlett, was born into eternal rest on December 31st, 2025. Eleanor was deeply loved and treasured by her parents and extended family. A private service will be held on Friday, January 9th, 2026 at Resurrection Catholic Cemetery in Lenexa. Please hold her loving parents in prayer as they grieve their loss.

Rafael Naarai Canan

Rafael Naarai Canan

Dec 30, 2025

Rafael Naarai Cannan, 6 month old son of Jose and Sandra, became an angel December 30, 2025 after a very long hard fight. In his short life he had 3 open heart surgeries, liver and kidney failure, he fought so hard for so long. He always had a beautiful smile that lit up his eyes and loved his snuggles with...