Obituaries

Frances Bennett-Cowell

Frances Bennett-Cowell

Jun 22, 2024

Fran Bennett Cowell, 80, of Overland Park, Kansas, passed away unexpectedly, but quietly, in her sleep on the morning of June 22, 2024, at the Vineyard House of SeniorCare Homes, with her loving daughter by her side.

Fran was born April 13, 1944, in Kansas City, Kansas. She was the ninth of ten children of Bruce and Mildred (Mason) Mantooth.

Fran grew...

Christine Georgia Poggie

Christine Georgia Poggie

Jun 19, 2024

Christine Georgia “Cavaluzzi” Poggie, or “Eck/Grammy” as she was known to the grand kids, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, the afternoon of June 19th 2024 at the age of 72. She bravely fought Glioblastoma brain cancer for 19 months.

Chris was born in 1952 in Bronx, NY to Dominic and Florence Cavaluzzi. In her early years she moved to...

Terry Wayne Morse

Terry Wayne Morse

Jun 19, 2024

Terry Wayne Morse, age 59, of Kansas City, Ks passed away on June 19, 2024, in the care of Life Care Center of Kansas City, Ks. Terry was born on June 03, 1965, to Carolyn Sue Morse and Raymond L. Morse.  

Terry spent most of his life working general labor. He was a loving and kind man who deeply cared...

Simoon Vang

Simoon Vang

Jun 19, 2024

In 1998, the world was graced with Simoon’s existence, and his parents were overjoyed to be blessed with their first (and only) son. Throughout his childhood, he enjoyed picking up unique rocks, pretending to be Spiderman, and winning at any game he played. As he entered his teens, he discovered Christ and his passion for art and writing. Upon entering...

David Jackson Morse

David Jackson Morse

Jun 18, 2024

David Jackson Morse, 64, of Kansas City, KS passed away peacefully at home on June 18, 2024. Funeral services will be held on Friday, June 28, 2024 at Kansas City Funeral Directors, 4880 Shawnee Drive, Kansas City, KS. Visitation will be from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM with service beginning at 1:00 PM. Burial will follow at Maple Hill Cemetery...

Chad Dustin Howell

Chad Dustin Howell

Jun 17, 2024

Chad Dustin Howell, 50, passed away on Monday, June 17 at KU Medical Center. Chad was born on January 10, 1974, to Corky and Rob Howell in Topeka, Kansas.

 Chad’s childhood was happy and filled with lazy days at the family pond in Wamego with his younger brothers, Brad and Cory, their cousins, and their friends. The boys loved chasing after...

Nancy Elizondo

Nancy Elizondo

Jun 13, 2024

Nancy Elizondo, de Kansas City, KS, amada esposa, madre, abuela y amiga, falleció el 13 de Junio 2024.

Nancy nació en febrero de 1958 en La Paz, Bolivia. Nancy dejó Bolivia en busca de nuevas aventuras y eventualmente se estableció en Kansas City, KS, donde construiría un exitoso negocio inmobiliario y comenzaría su familia. Nancy tuvo éxito y fue muy conocida...

Nancy Elizondo

Nancy Elizondo

Jun 13, 2024

Nancy Elizondo, of Kansas City, KS, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away on June 13, 2024.

Nancy was born February 1958, in La Paz, Bolivia. Nancy left Bolivia looking for new adventures and eventually settled in Kansas City, KS where she would build a successful real estate business and start her family. Nancy was successful and well-known in her...

Bernie L. Stuteville

Bernie L. Stuteville

Jun 8, 2024

Bernie L. Stuteville, 83, of La Cygne, Kansas passed away June 8, 2024.  Bernie was born in Kansas City, KS and had lived all 

of his life in the Kansas City area.

He worked for Electro/Mo-Kan Bumper before retiring. Bernie enjoyed fishing, gardening and

especially loved his children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren very much.

Bernie was preceded in death by his parents, his wife...

Lester Glen Lyons

Lester Glen Lyons

Jun 5, 2024

Lester Glen Lyons, 81, passed away on June 5, 2024 in Kansas City, Kansas.  Lester will be dearly missed.

Karen Elaine Oldberg

Karen Elaine Oldberg

Jun 1, 2024

Karen Elaine Oldberg of Kansas City died on June 01, 2024 at AdventHealth Hospital, Shawnee Mission, KS, after a short illness.  She was 67 years old.

Daughter of Philip and Muriel Oldberg, she was a life-long resident of Kansas City.  She attended local schools including Hale Cook Elementary, George Caleb Bingham Junior High and Southwest High School.

Professionally, she was a registered...

Dennis Michael "Mike" Heffernan

Dennis Michael "Mike" Heffernan

May 31, 2024

It is with deep sorrow that the family of Dennis Michael "Mike" Heffernan announces his passing on May 31, 2024, at the age of 84. Born in Ute, Iowa, and a long-term resident of Overland Park, Kansas, Mike was a pillar of strength, love, and wisdom to all who knew him.

Mike honorably served his country in the United States Air...

Donald Elwood Steck

Donald Elwood Steck

May 31, 2024

Donald "Don" Elwood Steck, 86, of Shawnee, Kansas, left this world on his next adventure on May 31, 2024, surrounded by his loving family.He was born on November 22, 1937, in Linneus, Missouri to the late Otto and Hazel Steck. Donald is survived by his treasured wife, Sally Steck, his daughters Theresa (Steck) Schultz and Sheryl (Steck) Stucky, his sons-in-law Chris...

Judy Ellen Faught

Judy Ellen Faught

May 28, 2024

Judy E Faught of Lenexa KS and Taos NM passed away Tuesday May 28th 2024 after a lifelong battle with a congenital heart defect. She lived a very full life, doing all the things she was told she never could. Including having children and grandchildren whom she was very proud of. She was preceded in death by her father James B Faught,...

Vickie Elaine Faulkner

Vickie Elaine Faulkner

May 25, 2024

Vickie was born on Aug 31 1948 in Abilene KS to her parents Jacob Benjamin Rittgers & Gladys Marie (Alstrom) Rittgers.She married Thomas Allen Faulkner on March 21 1974 in Winner SD on one of their many cross country adventures.  They spent ample amounts of time fishing, camping & exploring new places.  They eventually made their home in Abilene.  Their...

Robert G. Brown

Robert G. Brown

May 25, 2024

Robert Glenn “Bob” Brown, 81, Overland Park, KS, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, May 25, 2024. Bob spent his last hours doing what he loved, volunteering as a marshal at Overland Park Golf Course. He was born September 10, 1942 and was the only child of H. Robert and Mary J. Brown in Kansas City, MO. 



Bob attended the University of Missouri and...

Bernard Henry Otting, Jr

Bernard Henry Otting, Jr

May 24, 2024

Bernard Henry Otting Jr, age 84, passed away May 24, 2024 at the Villa St. Francis Memory Care unit in Olathe, KS, surrounded by family. He was born to Bernard and Fern Otting in Centralia, KS on November 26, 1939. He married Refugia (Cookie) Castaneda on June 24, 1978.Bernie was a kind, faithful man, quick to smile and laugh and...

Sheila L Burger

Sheila L Burger

May 22, 2024

Sheila Burger, 68 of Kansas City, Kansas passed away at KU Medical Center on May 22, 2024.She was preceded in death by parents William J. Beachman and Estella M. Beachman; siblings William J. Hensler, Gary D. Beachman, Mary J. Wilhelm, Michael A. Beachman and Richard L. Beachman.   Sheila is survived by daughters and son Kathleen L. Rock and Frances M. Compos; grandchildren...

Mao Her

Mao Her

May 18, 2024

Mog Hawj (Nam Vaam Lwm Vaaj) yug lub 6/1/1957 nyob rua lub zog Roob Zawg, Moospheeb, xeev Vientian, tebchaws Lostsuas.Nwg Txiv hu ua Nyaj Kuam Hawj, nwg Nam hu ua Plab Thoj. Mog Hawj muaj 1 tug nug hu ua Num Xub Hawj (Taag sim neej). 

Muaj 2 tug vivncaug xwsle Maim Hawj, Kawm Hawj. (Taag sim neej)Mog Hawj yog ib...

Alonzo Juan Juan

Alonzo Juan Juan

May 18, 2024

Alonzo Juan Juan, de 17 años, de Coffeyville Kansas, falleció el 18 de mayo de 2024. Alonzo nació el 21 de agosto de 2006 en Guatemala. Se graduó de la escuela secundaria Field Kindley, le encantaba jugar fútbol, fue el número 20 para el equipo de la escuela, le gustaba hacer ejercicio, estar a la moda y pasar tiempo con...