Obituaries

Adolph Howard, Jr.

Adolph Howard, Jr.

Nov 25, 2025

Adolph Howard, Jr. was born on March 2, 1960 in Kansas City, KS. He was the oldest of six children born to the late Adolph and Ethel Howard. He transitioned to glory on November 25, 2025. He was preceded in death by parents and his sister Deborah (Howard) Word.

Adolph graduated from the Kansas City Kansas School System. After graduation, he...

Paula J. Ratterman

Paula J. Ratterman

Nov 25, 2025

Paula J. Ratterman,53 transitioned from this earth of November 25, 2025. Paula was born in Kansas City, Kansas in July of 1972. She was born to Paul and Jayne Schoneman/Debus. She was raised in Kansas City along with her brother Brian and sister Amanda. 

In 1993, Paula met and married John Ratterman. It was love at first sight. Together they raised...

Patricia (Miles) Chambliss

Patricia (Miles) Chambliss

Nov 19, 2025

Patricia (Miles) Chambliss, 92, passed away on November 19th at Menorah Medical Center in Overland Park, Kansas. Visitation will be on Saturday December 6th from 10am to 11am at Heritage United Methodist Church, 12850 Quivira Road, Overland Park. Funeral services will follow at the church at 11am.

Pat was born in Ohlman, Illinois. After her family moved to Alton, Illinois, she...

Jamie Michael Grube

Jamie Michael Grube

Nov 9, 2025

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Jamie Grube, beloved father, son, grandson, grandfather, partner and friend. Jamie passed away peacefully on the 9th of November 2025 surrounded by loved ones, having been born on the 22nd of November 1971.

Jamie is survived by his father Ernest 'Toady' Grube, his grandmother Helen Grube, his loving partner Jacqueline...

David Lee (Lovern) Holloman

David Lee (Lovern) Holloman

Nov 8, 2025

David Lee (Lovern) Holloman age 72 was Born August 24,1953 to George Galen Lovern and Margaret Ann Talkington in El Dorado, KS. David was later adopted by his stepfather, William A. Holloman. He died at home surrounded by his family on November 8, 2025.

He graduated from El Dorado High School in 1970. He attended LIFE Bible College in Los Angeles,...

Alvin Dwaine Lentz

Alvin Dwaine Lentz

Nov 5, 2025

ALVIN DWAINE LENTZ 

Alvin Dwaine Lentz, 89, of Shawnee, Kansas, passed away on November 5, 2025, at home. Alvin was the only child of the late Alvin Theodore Lentz and Elizabeth Russell Lentz who encouraged his love of all things car-related.

Alvin was the first in his family to graduate from college, something he is immensely proud of. He also earned a...

Marta Ann Buser

Marta Ann Buser

Nov 3, 2025

Marta Ann Buser, 68, went home to be with the Lord on November 3, 2025, surrounded by her loving family and Sister Lucero of the Sister Servants of Mary, after a courageous two-year battle with brain cancer.

Born on February 2, 1957, Marta grew up in Overland Park and attended Shawnee Mission South High School. She went on to study for...

Rose Mary Morse

Rose Mary Morse

Oct 29, 2025

Rose Mary Morse, 64, of Kansas City, Kansas passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at Providence Medical Center in Kansas City, Kansas.

Rose Mary was preceded in death by her father, Thomas; mother, Nora; sisters: Wilma & Brenda; and brothers: David & Marvin. She is survived by sons: Thomas, Donald, & Bradley; 5 grandchildren; brothers:...

Kenneth "Kenny" D. Field

Kenneth "Kenny" D. Field

Oct 27, 2025

Kenneth D. “Kenny” Field, 76, of Shawnee, Kansas, passed away on October 27, 2025, comforted by the love of family and friends.

Kenny was born on March 7, 1949, in Kansas City, Kansas, to W.D. (Dale) Field and Pauline V. Field. He grew up in Shawnee, Kansas, and graduated from Shawnee Mission North High School. He went on to earn a...

J. R. Simmons III

J. R. Simmons III

Oct 26, 2025

J. R. Simmons III, 82, passed away peacefully in his sleep on October 26, 2025, entering his eternal home with the Lord. Born on May 25, 1943, in Los Angeles, California, he was the son of Jesse R. Simmons, Jr. and June E. Simmons (née Hannah). 

J. R. was married nearly 49 years to Barbara Simmons of the home. He was...

Charles H. Borchers, Sr.

Charles H. Borchers, Sr.

Oct 21, 2025

Charles H. Borchers, Sr. (Chuck), age 95, passed away on October 21, 2025. Services will be held on Wednesday, October 29 at Curé of Ars Catholic Church, 9401 Mission Road, Leawood, KS. Visitation will be at 10:30 am followed by the Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 am. Committal services and interment will follow in the Holy Family Mausoleum at...

Betty Louise Rues

Betty Louise Rues

Oct 20, 2025

Betty Louise Rues, 79, of Shawnee, Kansas passed away peacefully on Monday, October 20, 2025.

Monday, October 27, 2025 visitation will begin at 10:00 AM with service starting at 11:00 AM at Kansas City Funeral Directors, 4880 Shawnee Drive, Kansas City, Kansas 66106. Entombment will follow at Resurrection Cemetery in Lenexa, Kansas.

Jo Ann (Baker) Ozorkiewicz

Jo Ann (Baker) Ozorkiewicz

Oct 19, 2025

JO ANN (BAKER) OZORKIEWICZ

Jo Ann (Baker) Ozorkiewicz, 83, Overland Park, KS, passed away October 19, 2025. Celebration Mass, Holy Trinity Chapel, 9130 Pflumm, Lenexa, KS at 10:30am with a rosary at 10:00am. Reception will be held from Noon to 3:00pm at 9555 Nieman Road, Overland Park, KS 66214. 

Bertha Alicia Dominguez

Bertha Alicia Dominguez

Oct 19, 2025

Bertha Alica Dominguez died on October 19th 2025 next to the people that loved her. Bertha was born in La Union El Salvador on January 19,1934.

Bertha was the youngest of her mother’s two daughters. Bertha had four children Diana Anabel Arbizú Dominguez, Elena Araceli Dominguez, René Antonio Navarro Dominguez, and Adela Beatriz Navarro Dominguez. She was the grandma of nine...

Bertha Alicia Dominguez

Bertha Alicia Dominguez

Oct 19, 2025

Bertha Alicia Domínguez falleció el 19 de octubre de 2025 junto a sus seres queridos. Nació en La Unión, El Salvador, el 19 de enero de 1934.

Bertha era la menor de las dos hijas de su madre. Doris Dominguez y Bertha Alica Dominguez. Tuvo cuatro hijos: Dina Anabel Arbizú Domínguez, Elena Araceli Domínguez, René Antonio Navarro Domínguez y Adela Beatriz...

Margaret "Peggy" B. (Wilson) Turner

Margaret "Peggy" B. (Wilson) Turner

Oct 18, 2025

Peggy Wilson was born on June 17, 1947, in Ancon, Panama Canal Zone to Leo M. and Margaret D. (Revitte) Wilson. She grew up in a loving home and attended Our Lady of St. Rose for grade school before graduating from Bishop Ward High School in 1965.

Following graduation, Peggy dedicated her life to caring for others through her work. She...

Rev. Evelyn Jean Winberry

Rev. Evelyn Jean Winberry

Oct 16, 2025

July 2, 1940 – October 16, 2025

Reverend Evelyn Jean Winberry, a devoted servant of Christ and pillar of faith in our community, peacefully entered the presence of her Lord and Savior on October 16, 2025, at the age of 85. Born on July 2, 1940, in Kansas City, Missouri, she lived a life of unwavering devotion, grace, and quiet strength.

Evelyn...

Alicia Escutia Cintora

Alicia Escutia Cintora

Oct 15, 2025

Alicia Escutia Cintora passed away on October 15th, 2025, surrounded by her beloved family. Alicia was born on December 9, 1950, the daughter of Ramón Escutia and María López.

She was the first daughter of six siblings: Hortensia, Martha, Mario, Juan, and María Escutia López.

She is survived by her husband José Cintora, her four children Zulema García (Juan), Sandra Cintora (Rafael...

Alicia Escutia Cintora

Alicia Escutia Cintora

Oct 15, 2025

Alicia E Cintora falleció el 15 de Octubre de 2025, rodeada de su querida familia. Alicia nació el 9 de Diciembre de 1950, de sus padres Ramon Escutia y Maria López.

Ella fue  la primer hija de 6 hermanos, Hortensia, Martha, Mario, Juan y María - Escutia Lopez

Le sobreviven su esposo Jose Cintora, cuatro hijos Zulema Garcia (Juan), Sandra Cintora (Rafael...

Noa Lee Her

Noa Lee Her

Oct 13, 2025

Nao Lee Her, 41, of Kansas City, Kansas passed away unexpectedly on Monday, October 13, 2025 at home.

Nao Lee was born on November 26, 1983 to Chong Kao Her and Blia Vang in San Diego, California. He moved to Kansas City in 1995. Nao Lee married See Yang in 1999. They had three children: Nathan Pheng Her; Mathis Kongcheng Her;...