Amy Lee Roberts
Mar 18, 2026
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Paul "Mike" Michael Burns
Mar 17, 2026
Paul "Mike" Michael Burns, a devoted family man and respected professional, passed away peacefully on March 17, 2026, in Lawrence, Kansas. Born on October 9, 1938, in Atchison, Kansas to Paul and Elnor ( Joyce) Burns, Mike’s life was marked by dedication, resilience, and unwavering love for his family.
Mike’s early years were shaped by his education at Maur Hill High...
Clarice L. Hammer
Mar 15, 2026
Clarice Lucille was born on May 17th, 1936, to Henry and Ethel Collett in Marion Kansas.
Clarice was the middle child of 9, and raised on the family farm, just outside of town. She recalled her youth as “a simple time”, filled with time spent wading in the creek, milking cows, cleaning chickens, tending gardens, and trying to avoid being kidnapped...
Billy Wright Cole
Mar 15, 2026
Bill Cole, 71, passed away at home on March 15, 2026 after a strong-fought battle with small cell lung and brain cancer.
Bill was born to Robert Wright Cole and Grayce Edna (Miller) Cole on July 4, 1954 in Borger, Texas.
Bill spent his childhood years in Amarillo, Texas and the Oakland/San Francisco Bay area of California and moved to Kansas in 1986.
Bill...
Christine Ingeborg Roberts
Mar 12, 2026
Christine Ingeborg Searcy Roberts passed away peacefully on March 12, 2026, with her daughter Angela by her side.
Christine was born on August 18, 1939, in Vienna, Austria, to Hedwig Voelkl LeFors. As a teenager, she immigrated to the United States with her mother and sister, Lucille. She later met and fell in love with Talmadge Searcy, whom she married on...
Mary Lou Mozier
Mar 12, 2026
Mary Louise Mozier, 88, of Overland Park, Kansas, passed away peacefully in her home on March 12, 2026 after a brief illness. Mary Lou was born in Saint Louis, Missouri on July 21, 1937. In 1940 she moved to Troy, Missouri. with her parents Walter Julius and Clara Marie (nee Price) Curt and older brother Walter L. Curt. As a...
Boyd D. Metz, Jr.
Mar 11, 2026
Boyd D. Metz, Jr., legendary shooting sports professional, died recently after a brief illness. He was 83. Boyd was born on a farm in Pennsylvania where he also attended Penn State University before his first career as a police officer. He entered the shooting sports industry after being recruited by Jerry Warsky to join Jerry’s Sports Center. After Jerry’s purchase...
Larry Haywood Gardner
Mar 10, 2026
Larry Haywood Gardner, 84, of Leawood, Kansas, passed away on Tuesday, March 10, 2026. He was born on November 14, 1941 in Williamston, North Carolina to Haywood Gardner and Frances Gardner.
Larry grew up in Williamston, NC and attended Williamston High School. Following graduation he served in the United States Air Force as a flight simulator specialist on the KC-135 tanker...
Willa Jane Chapman
Mar 9, 2026
Willa Chapman was born on Friday April 5, 1946 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, to parents Jamie Scott and Willa Scott. Willa was their oldest daughter. She was united in holy matrimony with Roscoe Chapman, Sr., and from their union, three wonderful children were born: Roscoe Chapman, Jr., her oldest son (who preceded her in death), her loving son Parrish Chapman,...
Alexander R.G. Deasley
Mar 9, 2026
Alex R. G. Deasley was born in Scotland on May 10, 1935 and grew up after WW2 in Birmingham, England. After graduating from British Isles Nazarene College (now Nazarene Theological College), he proceeded to the University of Cambridge where he received the Honors B.A. and M.A. degrees. Following a period of research on the Dead Sea Scrolls, he received the...
Gary Gene Hines
Mar 7, 2026
Gary Gene Hines, born on December 7, 1946, in Dayton, Ohio, passed away on March 7, 2026, in Olathe, Kansas.
Gary graduated from Russell, KS, in 1964, where he was Student Council President and a member of the chorus. He loved to tell the story of how he helped lead the Russell basketball team to a state championship in his Junior...
Ralph Joseph Pfeifer, Sr.
Mar 7, 2026
Ralph Pfeifer
August 21, 1936 — March 7, 2026
Beloved husband, father, educator, mentor, and friend
“I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.” — 2 Timothy 4:7
Ralph Pfeifer, 89, passed peacefully into the arms of the Lord on March 7, 2026. The evening before his passing, he was surrounded by his loving family, sharing...
Gary Abe Michelson
Mar 5, 2026
Gary Abe Michelson, 83, passed away peacefully on March 5, 2026 in Overland Park, Kansas after a courageous journey with Alzheimer’s.
Gary was born in Danville, Pennsylvania, to Abraham and Evelyn Michelson, both of whom preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his beloved brother, Michael Michelson, and his beloved first wife, Linda Fredericks Michelson, the mother...
Nancy Ann Collacott
Mar 5, 2026
Nancy Ann Collacott, 82, of Olathe, Kansas, passed away on Thursday, March 5, 2026. She was born on June 18, 1943 in Painesville, Ohio to Raymond and Mildred (Yantis) Moore.
Nancy grew up in Painesville and after graduating high school she attended nursing school for 2 years. After deciding that wasn't the career for her she then worked at several insurance...
Lourdes Diana Luna
Mar 3, 2026
Lourdes Diana Luna, 94, passed away in Overland Park, KS on March 3, 2026.
Born in Cora Cora, Peru, she was the daughter of Mariano Velarde and Nacaria Espinosa de Velarde. She grew up with her siblings: Juan Velarde (deceased), Alfredo Alarcon (deceased), Celestino Guadamur and Gladys Castro.
Lourdes grew up in the farm life in Cora Cora and in Lima, Peru....
Marilyn Kay Kimmi
Mar 2, 2026
Marilyn Kay Kimmi, born on June 2, 1952 and grew up in Everest, Kansas, passed away on March 2, 2026, in Overland Park, Kansas.
She lived a life dedicated to public service, her family, and her community. Marilyn earned her Bachelor’s degree in Education from the University of Kansas and she carried her love of KU basketball throughout her life. She...
Brian A. Daley
Mar 2, 2026
Brian Albert Daley, 50, of Olathe, Kansas, passed away March 2nd, 2026 after a short but fierce battle with cancer. Brian was known for his loyalty, quick wit, and the deep love he had for his family, friends and his job. He was a devoted husband, father, son, brother, and grandfather whose presence left a lasting impression on everyone who...
Donald Robert Alexander
Mar 2, 2026
Donald Robert Alexander, 75, of Overland Park, Kansas, passed away on Monday, March 2, 2026. He was born on May 9, 1950 in Kansas City, Missouri to Douglas and Gwendolyn Alexander.
Don met Vicki Cole while they were both working at Sears. He would say that she was the “sweetest thing he ever saw”, maybe because she worked in the candy...
Faye A. Clements
Mar 2, 2026
Faye Adrienne Clements, age 80, passed away peacefully at her home in Olathe, Kansas on Sunday, March 1, 2026. She was born on January 7, 1946, in Cameron, Texas, to Frank and Jean Elder. In 1949, the family moved to Kansas, where they worked on a farm outside Salina. Faye was the eldest of six children and grew up surrounded...
Jessie Laverne High
Mar 1, 2026
Our mother, Jessie High, passed away March 1, 2026 at the age of 88. Her service and final internment will be Saturday, March 7th at Loftis Cemetery in Wilhoit, Missouri at 1 p.m. Following the service, a family reception will be held at Backroads BBQ in Ava, Missouri.
Jessie Laverne High was born to Vernie and Argie (Henley) Sievert on February...
