Obituaries

Neng Her

Neng Her

Apr 28, 2026

Nhia Neng Her was born on August 15, 1957, in Haav Naab Xees, Xieng Khouang province in Laos, to Blia Yao Her and Ntxawm Kong. After the passing of his mother in 1976, his father remarried Ying Vang, who became his stepmother. Nhia Neng has 7 brothers: Txawj Pov, Zoov Choj, Nchaiv Tuam, Zoov Tsawb, Xaab, and twobrothers who passed...

Neng Her

Neng Her

Apr 28, 2026

Nyaj Neeb Hawj yug August 15, 1957, rua huv Haav Naab Xees, Xeeskhuaom, tebchaws Lostsuas. Nwg txiv yog Nplaj Yob Hawj, nwg nam yog Ntxawm Koo. Xyoo 1976, nwg nam tau taag simneej lawm, nwg txiv txhaj les yuav nam tshab, kws yog Yeeb Vaaj. Nyaj Neeb muaj 7 tug kwv tij: Txawj Pov, Zoov Choj, Nchaiv Tuam, ZoovTsawb, Xaab,...

Georgina Alejo Sebastian

Georgina Alejo Sebastian

Apr 24, 2026

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Georgina Alejo Sebastian, 51 from Michoacan, Mexico. She passed away peacefully on Friday April 24, 2026. Surrounded by her family and her beloved children at her son Jose’s, Kansas City Kansas home. She was a beloved daughter, sister, aunt, mother and grandmother. A generous, kind, welcoming, charismatic &...

Connie Sue Knutson

Connie Sue Knutson

Apr 20, 2026

Beloved wife of John Knutson, Loving Mom to Heather & Michael Lust, and devoted Grandma to Jaiden Sue.

Just as we will love her always, We will miss her always.

You went home to be with John, You are together again.

Our love is with you always !

Linda Ann Ott

Linda Ann Ott

Apr 20, 2026

Linda Ann Ott, of Shawnee, Kansas, passed away peacefully on April 20, 2026, surrounded by family.



Born Linda Ann Garcia on April 4, 1961, to Joseph and Estelle Garcia in Topeka, Kansas, Linda was defined by her kind, generous heart and a fierce devotion to those she held dear. A talented cook and baker, she found joy in the simple comforts...

Bernadette "Bernie" Bernhardt

Bernadette "Bernie" Bernhardt

Apr 19, 2026

Bernadette "Bernie" Bernhardt, 92, passed away peacefully on April 19, 2026 surrounded by family.

Born in Kansas City, MO, Bernie was the "surprise" child to her mother Rose and father Augie. She was the handy apprentice to her father's maintenance projects around the house. As a child born during The Great Depression she learned firsthand how to reduce, recycle and reuse.Bernie...

David Vernon Bales

David Vernon Bales

Apr 17, 2026

David Vernon Bales, 75, passed away on April 17, 2026, at KU Hospital after a twelve-and-a-half-year battle with cancer.  He was born on November 15, 1950, in Kansas City, Kansas to Buel and Gladys Bales.

David served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War from 1970 to 1971.  He married his former spouse, Donna Cole, on June 03, 1972,...

Walter William "Bill" Clark, Jr

Walter William "Bill" Clark, Jr

Apr 17, 2026

Walter William “Bill” Clark Jr. of Olathe, KS passed away on April 17th, 2026 at Homestead Estates with his loving wife at his side. A devoted husband, father, and grandfather, he learned these roles from his parents. He was born to Walter and Mildred on October 3rd, 1941 in Kansas City, Missouri.

Bill graduated from Bishop Miege High School in 1959....

Phillip F. Aguirre

Phillip F. Aguirre

Apr 15, 2026

Phillip Aguirre, a devoted father, passed away on April 15, 2026, at the age of 79.

Phillip, a lifelong resident of Kansas City, KS. (Wyandotte County), lived a life defined by quiet strength and dedication to his daughters. He was a man who valued simple moments - time spent with loved ones, sharing stories, and offering support whenever it was needed.Above...

Phyllis Gail Hon

Phyllis Gail Hon

Apr 14, 2026

Phyllis Gail Hon, 71 of Kansas City, KS passed peacefully at home on April 14, 2026.

A Celebration of Life will be held from 5:00~7:00 PM on Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at Kansas City Funeral Directors, 4880 Shawnee Drive, Kansas City, Kansas  66106.Phyllis was born and raised in Kansas. She was a caregiver. Then she was a stay at home NaNa...

Darla "Pajhuab Haam" Troung

Darla "Pajhuab Haam" Troung

Apr 12, 2026

Darla "Pajhuab Haam" Truong was born on November 10th, 1974 in Na Song, Laos to Nyaj Suav Haam and Kab Muas. In 1980,

following the Vietnam War, Pajhuab immigrated to the United States in hopes of a better life. She eventually settled in

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania with her parents and 11 siblings.  Pajhuab was always a strong advocate for education. She earned 

her Associate...

Patrick D. Harris

Patrick D. Harris

Apr 11, 2026

Patrick David Harris was born to Richard and Teresa Harris on March 22, 1965, the

youngest of nine children and the first to join them in heaven.

Patrick was baptized on April 11, 1965 at St. Benedict’s Catholic Church and

exactly 61 years later he went to be with our Lord on April 11, 2026.

At just 14 months old, Pat’s loving mother died,...

Paul Ronald Potash

Paul Ronald Potash

Apr 7, 2026

Paul Potash, 89, currently of Olathe, KS, passed away on Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at home surrounded by his wife, Vera, and sister, Judy. Paul was born in Paterson, NJ, son of Max and Ruth Potash. He knew at a very early age that he wanted to be in the performing arts. He fulfilled his childhood dream by performing in...

Donald J. Gebauer

Donald J. Gebauer

Apr 2, 2026

Donald John Gebauer, 84, passed away April 2nd, 2026 at home in Overland Park, KS. Don was born September 13, 1941 in Akron, Colorado to Carl and Gerri (Krier) Gebauer. After graduating from the University of Colorado, Boulder, with a degree in Economics, Don served 4 years in the US Navy before joining Housing and Urban Development (HUD) from which...

Rhonda L. (Johnson) Yoder

Rhonda L. (Johnson) Yoder

Mar 30, 2026

Rhonda Lee (Johnson) Yoder (May 18, 1958) of Blue Springs, Mo., passed away on Monday March 30, 2026 just shy of her 68th birthday. Rhonda was born to Lawrence E. Johnson and Dorothy May (Paul) Johnson (both deceased), in West Palm Beach, Florida. She lived most of her life in the Kansas City area, and worked in customer service in...

Rita M. O'Connor

Rita M. O'Connor

Mar 30, 2026

Rita began her journey on September 6, 1947 in Ottawa, KS. Her family often stated that she enjoyed life to the fullest and was full of humor, a quality that defined her throughout every aspect of her life.

Rita was the fourth to youngest child of seven and was raised primarily by her mother after her father's unexpected passing in 1959....

Fredric Eugene Clark

Fredric Eugene Clark

Mar 30, 2026

Fredric Eugene Clark, 95 of Lenexa, KS, passed away on Monday, March 30th at his home.

Fred was born on November 13th, 1930, in Savannah, MO to Floyd and Ella Clark. He grew up in Elsmore, Kansas and attended Elsmore High School. Fred graduated from Washburn University in 1954. He graduated from the UMKC School of Dentistry in 1957. He completed...

John C McMillan, Jr

John C McMillan, Jr

Mar 27, 2026

John C McMillan Jr., 93 of Overland Park, Kansas, passed away peacefully under Hospice care on March 27, 2026. He was a lifelong resident of the Kansas City area where he graduated from high school and Junior College before attending the University of Kansas in Lawrence. John served in the US Navy, stationed in Japan during the Korean War. John...

Barbara Jean Biondi

Barbara Jean Biondi

Mar 27, 2026

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Barbara Jean Biondi,73, of

Gardner, KS. She was a loving mother and grandmother, a remarkable woman with a

bright smile and generous spirit. Barbara passed peacefully, surrounded by loved ones,

on March 27, 2026.

Born October 31, 1952, in Kansas City, KS to Clarence and Geraldine (Steel) Williams,

Barbara attended Argentine High School. As...

Dr. Erin Joy Keith-Chancy

Dr. Erin Joy Keith-Chancy

Mar 25, 2026

Dr. Erin Joy Keith-Chancy, Dr. KC or Professor KC to her students, died on March 25th, 2026, surrounded by her family, and loved ones. Erin was born in Manhattan, Kansas (the Little Apple) on May 28th, 1974, to Marlene and Cecil Keith. The family moved to Overland Park, KS soon after. She attended Notre Dame de Sion High School, Kansas...