Obituaries

Jan 31, 2025

Lois Wright Tosh, born April 4, 1928, in Kingsport, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on January 31, 2025, at Village Shalom in Overland Park, Kansas. 

 A loving wife, mother, and friend, Lois generously shared her love of God, family, and the beauty in the world through her art. 

 Lois grew up in the Beechwood and Bloomingdale neighborhoods of Kingsport alongside her brother and...

Jan 31, 2025

Tamie Lynn Renard, 64, joined her husband, Chris, for her heavenly home coming to Jesus January 31, 2025. Tamie was born in Lomita, CA. Grew up in Moravia, IA where she graduated high school. Tamie was trained as a chef in CA after high school. A very creative woman. She enjoyed knitting, sewing, crafting and cooking. A very loving and...

Jan 26, 2025

Ashley Anne (Bailey) Padelli, 36, of Olathe, KS, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, January 26, 2025. She was born in Overland Park, KS, graduated from Shawnee Mission West High School and attended Johnson County Community College Creative Arts classes. She enjoyed poetry and submitted some of her own compositions to a publishing company, which included them in several books. Recently, she...

Jan 23, 2025

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Jan 21, 2025

Juan Antonio Lozoya Fernandez, aged 68, passed away on January 21, 2025, in Kansas City, Kansas. He was born on September 25, 1956 in Guanajuato, Mexico. Juan served in the Mexican military in his youth. He was a wonderful and loving husband, brother, father and grandfather. He was always so kind and giving, even in death, as he gave the...

Jan 20, 2025

Jose Hugo Linares, aged 37, passed away on January 20, 2025, in Kansas City, MO. He was born on July 1, 1987, in Des Moines, Iowa, to Arturo Linares and Leticia Avila. Hugo grew up in Kansas City, KS, and graduated from J.C. Harmon High School in 2006.Hugo was a beloved son, brother, uncle, brother-in-law, and friend. He was known...

Jan 18, 2025

Tsige G. Mesfin, 48, of Shawnee, Kansas passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, January 18, 2025. 

Tsige was born in Ethiopia and made her home in Shawnee, Kansas. She was a much beloved member of the Ethiopian Christian Fellowship Church. She will be dearly missed by all who knew her.

A Celebration of Life will be from 10:00 AM ~ 12:00 PM on...

Jan 17, 2025

One of six children born to Frank and Frances Bastasch in Portland, Oregon, Paul grew up camping, hunting, fishing, skiing, hiking and riding horses with family and friends from All Saints Grade School and Central Catholic High School. He treasured his lifelong Portland friendships. In 1964, he graduated from Seattle University where he met his wife, Kathy. They were married...

Jan 15, 2025

John Dopcia, age 60, passed away in Kansas City, Missouri, on Wednesday, January 15, 2025.

He was preceded in death by his parents and sister.He is survived by his sister, Maria, and best friend, Don Comeaux, and many good friends.

No services are scheduled at this time. A celebration of life will be held in the future.

Jan 11, 2025

Kerri-Beth Nall Duvanel

Kerri-Beth Nall was born on September 1, 1964, in Kansas City, Mo, and shortly thereafter she was adopted by Rex and Elaine Nall, a postal worker and a teacher who had adopted a son, Michael, two years earlier. Rex, Elaine and Michael were very excited to welcome a daughter and little sister into the family. At that point,...

Jan 8, 2025

Audrey Wright, age 86, formerly from Hamilton, MO passed away on January 8, 2025.

Audrey was the daughter of Leonard and Mary Miller. She was born in 1938 in Caldwell County. Audrey was married to Johnny Wright of Hamilton, MO in May of 1958.

Audrey is survived by daughters Deborah Frankenfield (Joseph) of Liberty, MO, Johnna Perry(John) of Kansas City, MO, stepdaughter...

Jan 8, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Nancy Carol Mott, age 70, on January 8th, 2025. She passed away peacefully at her home in Gardner, KS.

Nancy was born in 1954 in Olathe, KS, to Wendolyn Henry Lattner, III and Marilyn Jean Lattner. She grew up in Olathe, KS, where she developed a love for owl, zebra,...

Dec 28, 2024

Francisca Núñez Contreras, 75, of Hidalgo del Parral, Chihuahua, Mexico passed away on December 28th, 2024.

Born on October 4th, 1949, in Hidalgo del Parral, Chihuahua. Francisca was the beloved child of Romelio Núñez and Paula Rios.

Francisca was married to Carlos Contreras Cabriales. Together, they raised seven children: Teresa Guadalupe, Nancy Rudit, Margarita del Refugio, Consuelo, Carlos Alberto, Cesar Arturo, and...

Dec 27, 2024

Joshua Toca-Starnes, 21, of Kansas City, KS, passed away on December 27, 2024, at home. Born on April 02, 2003, in Kansas City, KS, to Michelle Starnes and Abel Toca.  Joshua touched the lives of all who knew him with his vibrant spirit and caring heart. 

He is survived by his devoted mother, Michelle Starnes; his siblings, Jose, Michael, Kimberley, Jacquelyn,...

Dec 25, 2024

E. Gregory Currie, 75, passed away December 25, 2024.  He was born to John D. and Rosemary Glick Currie in Topeka, Kansas.  Greg participated for many years at the workshops of TARC in Topeka and JCDS in Lenexa, Kansas where he also enjoyed retirement services.

Gregory is survived by a brother J. Daryl (Vicki) Currie; a nephew; two nieces and many...

Dec 21, 2024

Ruth (Refugio) Santoyo Hernandez passed away peacefully at home at the age of 83. She was born on New Year's Day to Jesus Santoyo and Carmen Castro Santoyo.

Ruth was a true survivor. She beat lung cancer nine years ago. Born at home, she was already fighting for her life at just one day old, requiring a blood transfusion and relying...

Dec 15, 2024

Stephen Ward Gwartney, 75, a devoted husband, father, and grandfather, passed away on December 15, 2024. Born on July 21, 1949, to Vira Mae and Vernon Gwartney, Steve lived a life marked by service, love, and dedication to his family. 

A proud veteran, Steve served in the United States Navy from 1967 to 1972, including service during the Vietnam War. His...

Dec 15, 2024

Aaron Isaac Jones, 44, of Archie, Missouri, passed away Sunday, December 15, 2024, as a result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Aaron was born September 28, 1980, in Kansas City, Missouri, to Phyllis (Smith) Cale and Alan Jones. Aaron graduated from Lee’s Summit North High School in 1999, where he participated in ROTC, and joining the Navy Reserves...

Dec 8, 2024

Dec 5, 2024

Janice Marie Charles, 87, passed away on December 5, 2024 in Kansas City, Kansas.  A Celebration of Life has been planned for Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at Kansas City Funeral Directors, 4880 Shawnee Drive, Kansas City, Kansas.  Visitation will begin at 4:00 PM with service starting at 5:00 PM.