Obituaries

Elaine D. McNamara

Elaine D. McNamara

Oct 24, 2026

Elaine D. McNamara, 79, of Overland Park, Kansas, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 24, 2026. She was born on April 12, 1947, in Rochester, New York, to Robert and Carmen (Incavo) Dorscheid.

Elaine grew up in Rochester and attended Our Lady of Mercy Catholic High School. She met Ed (Mack) McNamara when they were in elementary school together at St....

Patricia Ann Rettig

Patricia Ann Rettig

Oct 24, 2026

Patricia Ann Rettig, 81, passed away peacefully on October 24, 2026. 

Pat was born on May 9, 1945, in Leavenworth, Kansas, to Lloyd and Katherine Finneran. She dedicated 20 years of service to Leavenworth High School, where she worked as a secretary. 

Pat was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 53 years, John.

She is survived by her daughters, Kimberly (Scott)...

Myron H. Greene

Myron H. Greene

Oct 23, 2026

Myron H. Greene, lovingly known as “Grandad,” died on October 23, 2026, in Overland Park, Kansas. He was born on January 5, 1936, in New York, and lived a life marked by energy, enthusiasm, and deep devotion to his family.

During his years at The University of Kansas, Myron ran track, reflecting the athletic spirit and determination that remained part of...

Julia Corrigan Bryant

Julia Corrigan Bryant

Oct 23, 2026

Julia Corrigan Bryant, 44, of Olathe, Kansas, passed away surrounded by family and friends on October 23, 2026. She was born on April 13, 1982, in Topeka, Kansas to Harry Bryant and Jo (Corrigan) Bryant.

She was the incredible mother to Jayden and Julian and loving aunt to Evan and Kyle. Julia had a generous heart. She loved her family and...

Stanley Filcidor

Stanley Filcidor

Oct 21, 2026

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Richard H. Hill

Richard H. Hill

Oct 18, 2026

Richard “Dick” Hill of Olathe, Kansas passed away on October 18, 2026. He was born on October 22, 1934 in Albert Lea, Minnesota. His father’s produce business meant spending several of his earliest winters in south Texas, where he learned Spanish, and summers in Wenatchee, Washington, where he spent his mornings picking cherries and his afternoons swimming. His family eventually...

Melva Acker

Melva Acker

Oct 17, 2026

Melva Lois Acker, 92, of Overland Park, Kansas, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 17, 2026, at Village Shalom, surrounded by the love of her family.

Melva was born on December 18, 1933, in the family farmhouse in Ceresco, Nebraska, the daughter of Enfred and Gladys (Johnson) Pearson. She was baptized in the Swedish Covenant Church. Following the fifth grade, her...

Mary Jane Duncan

Mary Jane Duncan

Oct 17, 2026

Mary Jane Duncan, 77, of Olathe, Kansas, passed away on October 17, 2026, in Olathe. She was born on September 8, 1949, in Junction City, Kansas.

Mary Jane lived a life centered on learning, family, and quiet devotion to others. She was a graduate of Oskaloosa, KS, Class of 1967, where she was honored as Homecoming Queen. She continued her education...

Suzanne L. Pastor

Suzanne L. Pastor

Oct 17, 2026

In Loving Memory of Suzanne Louise “Kubus” Pastor

Suzanne Louise “Kubus” Pastor was born on December 18, 1942, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She passed away peacefully in the arms of her beloved husband, Bill, in Olathe, Kansas, on October 17, 2026, at the age of 83.

Suzanne shared 62 years of marriage with Bill, building a life centered on love, family, and caring...

Brenda Kathrine Berberich

Brenda Kathrine Berberich

Oct 14, 2026

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Frank H. Devocelle

Frank H. Devocelle

Oct 13, 2026

Frank H. Devocelle, 79, of Olathe, Kansas, passed away on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, surrounded by family. He was born on January 26, 1947, in Springfield, Illinois to Frank and Emma (Sommer) Devocelle.

Growing up in a faith filled home, regular family dinners were enjoyed with aunts, uncles, and cousins. Frank attended Blessed Sacrament Elementary and Griffin High School. Basketball skills...

Darlene Ann Bard

Darlene Ann Bard

Oct 13, 2026

With deep sadness, we announce the passing of Darlene Ann Bard, 85, who died peacefully on October 13,2026. Darlene was born April 18, 1941, in Lawrence, Kansas, to Arley and Dorthea Flory. She attended the Willow Springs one-room schoolhouse and graduated from Baldwin High School in 1959. She went on to earn her nursing degree from Stormont Vail Nursing School...

Thomas Paul Baco

Thomas Paul Baco

Oct 12, 2026

Thomas Paul Baco, 36, of La Cygne, Kansas, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, October 12, 2026.

Born on September 1, 1990, in Poughkeepsie, New York, Thomas was the son of Joseph Sr. and Vera Baco. His family moved to Kansas when he was in the sixth grade. It was during this time that he met his best friend, Scott. Years later,...

Frederick "Rick" William Barber

Frederick "Rick" William Barber

Oct 12, 2026

Rick was born on November 17, 1955 in Kansas City, Missouri. He lived in Roeland Park, Kansas in his youth and graduated from Shawnee Mission North High School in 1974. He was a member of the ROTC.

Rick worked as a mechanic, then volunteered at Mission Fire Department and was then hired in 1978.

He enjoyed working with the local Boy Scout...

Christopher Michael Dietrich

Christopher Michael Dietrich

Oct 10, 2026

Christopher Michael Dietrich, 55, of Long Island City, Queens, New York, passed away peacefully in his home on Saturday, October 10, 2026. He was born on May 31, 1971 in Kansas City, Missouri to Mike Dietrich and Carol (McDaniel) Dietrich.

Christopher grew up in Overland Park, Kansas where he went to East Antioch and Nall Hills Elementary Schools, Nallwood Junior High...

Linda Lee Day

Linda Lee Day

Oct 10, 2026

Linda Lee Day, 78, of Paola, Kansas, passed away on Saturday, October 10, 2026. She was born on August 31, 1948, in Danville, Illinois, to William and Anna (Cunningham) Brown.

Linda grew up in Danville and attended Danville Community College. Her life changed through a chance introduction arranged by her best friend, Betty, and Betty's boyfriend, Tom. Tom worked with Ken...

Bonnie L Berg

Bonnie L Berg

Oct 10, 2026

Bonnie Lee Berg was born on January 11, 1943, in Dell Rapids, South Dakota. She passed away peacefully on October 10, 2026, in Overland Park, Kansas. 

Bonnie earned her bachelor’s degree in nursing and spent her career working as a registered nurse. She took great pride in her work, including her time working with the Doctor’s intern program, a group that...

Darrel Eugene Stuteville

Darrel Eugene Stuteville

Oct 9, 2026

The “Fabulous Mr. Fixit,” after a lifetime of helping family and friends, has gone on break.

Darrel Eugene Stuteville was born in Kansas City, Kansas, to Harry and Elsie (Pillsbury) Stuteville. He passed away peacefully at home in Shell Knob, Missouri, surrounded by family, at the age of 86.

Darrel’s extraordinary mechanical and problem-solving skills began at age 10, helping his father...

Patti Jo Dixon

Patti Jo Dixon

Oct 9, 2026

Patricia Joann Dixon, lovingly known as Patti, was born on September 21, 1943, in Kansas City, Kansas, to John and Margaret Kozelle. She passed away surrounded by her loved ones on October 9, 2026, in Gardner, Kansas. 

Patti grew up in Kansas City and graduated from Bishop Ward High School in 1961. After graduation, she opened her own daycare, where she...

Virginia E. Gibson

Virginia E. Gibson

Oct 8, 2026

Virginia E. Gibson (Schroeder), the daughter of Jonas and Esther Ethel Dixon Base, was born in Galva, KS. She grew up on a farm outside of Newton, KS. She graduated from Newton High School in 1939, after which she attended Emporia State Teacher’s College and later graduated from the University of Wichita, receiving a Bachelor of Music degree. Some years...

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