Obituaries

Elaine E. Borchers

Elaine E. Borchers

Oct 27, 2024

Elaine E. Borchers passed away at age 94 on October 27, 2024, bringing together four generations of family to share fond memories and grateful prayers for a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Dementia dimmed her memories but could not alter her gentle nature. Ever loving and generously accepting, Elaine lived up to her girlhood camp nickname of “Cookie” with...

James "Randy" Randell Burrell

James "Randy" Randell Burrell

Oct 23, 2024

Known to friends and family as “Randy” and to his five beloved grandchildren as “Papa”, James Randell Burrell, age 72, passed away on October 23, 2024, after a two-year battle with cancer. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Sandy, of the home, two daughters: April (Richard) Wasleski of Overland Park, their three children: Lucas, Jillian, and Hudson,...

James Curtis Betts

James Curtis Betts

Oct 20, 2024

It is with profound sorrow that we announce the unexpected passing of Mr. James Curtis Betts, 80 years old, a loving father, grandfather, brother and uncle.  Born on August 8, 1944, James left this world peacefully on October 20, 2024.  Most notably Jim served his country proudly in the United States Army and fought bravely in the Vietnam War.

James was...

John Robert Moore

John Robert Moore

Oct 13, 2024

John Robert Moore of Overland Park, age 81, passed away peacefully at his home on October 13, 2024. Known by many as Johnny Bob, he grew up in the Turner community of Kansas City Ks. He graduated from Turner High School in 1961, where he was an accomplished basketball player and track athlete. After high school he attended Emporia State,...

Jeffrey M. Hall

Jeffrey M. Hall

Oct 12, 2024

Jeffrey M. Hall, 71, died on October 12, 2024 at Midland Care Hospice in Topeka, KS after a brief illness. He was the son of the late Hubert H. Hall and his wife Patricia of Lincoln, NE.

Jeff was born in 1953 in Lincoln, Nebraska, the second oldest of four siblings. He graduated from Lincoln Northeast High School in 1972.

Jeff had...

Melinda "Mindy" Jane Miles

Melinda "Mindy" Jane Miles

Oct 11, 2024

Mindy Jane Miles, 59, Died on October's 11, 2024. She was preceded by her Father, George Oliver Miles II. Mindy is survived by her daughter, Jennifer Stottlemire, her mother, Barbara Miles, her step-mother, Sharon Miles, her two brothers, George Oliver Miles III and Kevin Miles, her two sisters, Suzanne (Willey) Rumold and Carol (Willey) Ryan, her niece, Haley Ryan, her...

Sue "Leon" Moua

Sue "Leon" Moua

Oct 6, 2024

Vaam Xwm was born in a refugee camp in Vinai, Thailand, on November 29, 1984. His parents are Npuag Xub Muas & Cua Xyooj. They have 8 children: Tshuas Blong, Mai Shoua, Vaam Sue, Xang, Jerry, Yang, Mai Nou, and Pang Nha. Vaam Xwm’s family immigrated to the USA in 1987 to Kansas City, KS. He grew up from humble...

Roy V. Cox

Roy V. Cox

Oct 6, 2024

Roy V Cox, died Sunday afternoon, October 6, 2024, under the watchful care of his family and Crossroads Hospice & Palliative Care, Lenexa KS, after a good and encouraging day . He was born on March 29, 1940 in Kansas City, MO the son of Muriel ‘Billy’ Cox and Evelyn (Fisher) Cox.

As an only child, Roy was fascinated by all...

Linda Jean Williams

Linda Jean Williams

Oct 3, 2024

Linda, a beloved lifelong resident of Kansas City, KS, passed away unexpectedly early morning of October 3, 2024.

She was the daughter of Betty and Gilbert "Chet” Dennis and was the oldest of 5 siblings. 



She worked in management at EDC/INFICON, a Crystal Corporation and retired after 42 years.

Linda was married to her husband, Owen Williams for 37 years.

She is preceded in...

John T. Spies

John T. Spies

Oct 2, 2024

JOHN SPIES

John was born in Springfield, Massachusetts on May 4th, 1940 to Earl and Frances Spies. He passed from this life on October 2nd, 2024. He graduated from Technical High School in Springfield and attended Metropolitan Junior College in Kansas City, Missouri while living with his aunt, Louise, and her husband Ben Sedgwick. He served in the US Air Force,...

Connie Sue Meier

Connie Sue Meier

Oct 1, 2024

Connie passed away on October 1, 2024, after battling with cancer for several years. She passed away at Advent Health with her son, Steven Clune, at her side kissing her head. For the days prior, she was sided by with her close friend Diana Wymer who did not leave her side while she was bedridden. 

Connie Anderson was born in Kansas...

Casey Wright

Casey Wright

Sep 30, 2024

Casey Michael Leshay Wright, age 39, passed away on September 30, 2024. Born with a passion for helping others, Casey was studying to become an EMT in college and was already a certified CNA, demonstrating a lifelong commitment to care and compassion.Casey is survived by his loving fiancé, Alex Ingram, his devoted mother, Nikita Stewart, and his siblings Jordan, Derek,...

Lawrence "Larry" Martin Neal

Lawrence "Larry" Martin Neal

Sep 27, 2024

Lawrence (Larry) Martin Neal, 73, of Linwood Kansas passed away peacefully at home in the presence of family on September 27, 2024. Born May 17, 1951 in Los Alamos, New Mexico to parents Leroy and Neva (Cummings) Neal, Larry graduated from Shawnee Mission West High School in 1969 and spent some time exploring the United States. 

In February 1985, Larry married...

Willie Etta Jennings

Willie Etta Jennings

Sep 27, 2024

Willie E. Jennings, 105 of Kansas City, Kansas passed away September 27, 2024.  

Linda Lou McDonnell

Linda Lou McDonnell

Sep 25, 2024

Linda Lou McDonnell (Parker) 78, peacefully left this earth surrounded by family on September 25, 2024. Linda was born in Sunnyside, Washington, to Francis (Gene) & Paralee Parker, who preceded her in death. 

Linda was retired from Lathrop Gage Law Firm, Kansas City. 

Besides her parents, Linda was preceded in death by her brothers, Daryl & Kevin Parker and her many beloved...

Maria De Lurdes Gonzalez Ruiz

Maria De Lurdes Gonzalez Ruiz

Sep 16, 2024

Mamá Lulú falleció pacíficamente el 16 de Septiembre en Kansas City, MO.  Nació en Ricardo Flores Magon Oaxaca, el 11 de Febrero de 1953. Ella fue hija de Francisco González y Guadalupe Ruiz.  Tuvo 8 hijos , Digna, Elfego, Marcos, Maggie, Víctor, Elizabeth, Conni, Maricela; 21 nietos; and 5 bisnietos.   Mamá Lulú fue una mujer muy dedicada y madre...

Linda L. Talavera

Linda L. Talavera

Sep 12, 2024



Linda L. Talavera, 78, of Kansas City, Kansas, peacefully entered her eternal rest on Thursday, September 12, 2024, in Overland Park, Kansas. Linda was born at Providence Medical Center and was a lifelong resident of Kansas City, Kansas. She attended St. Anthony’s School and graduated from Bishop Ward High School in 1963. She was an amazing woman who filled her...

Cecil Ross Weibling

Cecil Ross Weibling

Sep 2, 2024

Cecil Ross Weibling, age 74, was called into God's presence on September 2, 2024.

Ross was born February 11, 1950 in Denver, Colorado.  His family later moved to Kansas.  He was preceded in death by his parents: Richard and Rose Weibling; his sister, Cecilia Weibling; his son, Edward Weibling; and his beloved wife and "little dove", Rhonda Weibling.

He is survived by...

Timothy Marvin Morse, Sr.

Timothy Marvin Morse, Sr.

Aug 27, 2024

Timothy Marvin Morse, Sr, 39, of Kanas City, Missouri passed away unexpectedly on August 27, 2024. A celebration of Life will be held on Thursday, September 12, 2024 from 1:00~3:00 PM at Kansas City Funeral Directors, 4880 Shawnee Drive, Kansas City, Kansas.

Timothy was born May 1985 to Thomas Morse and Elizabeth Sweatman in Kansas City, KS. Timmy was a loving...

Donald L. Sween

Donald L. Sween

Aug 26, 2024

Donald Sween, 83, passed away at home in Kansas City, KS on August 26, 2024. He spent his final afternoon surrounded by his wife, daughter, grandson, granddaughter-in-law, and great-grandsons.

Don was preceded in death by his parents, G.E. “Duke” Sween and Shirley Shafer Sween. He was born on March 13, 1941 in Coos Bay, OR and was raised in South Dakota....