Archived Funerals

Christine Ruf Crippin peacefully went to her Lord on the afternoon of May 10th surrounded by her husband, Kent, and children, Jeffrey, Crissie, and Todd. Christine was born in Kansas City, MO on April 14, 1937, to Dave G. and Rose (Maier) Ruf, the oldest of five children. Christine is survived by Kent, husband and love of her life, her children Jeff (Nancy), Crissie Kerns (Mitch), and Todd (Renee), her six beautiful grandchildren Sarah, Kyle, Katie, Audrey, Scott, and Claire, and her siblings Dave Ruf, Carole Gurley, and Margie Morris. She is preceded in death by her parents, Dave and Rose Ruf, and by her brother Robert Ruf. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 am on Friday, May 20, 2022, at Cure of Ars Church, 9401 Mission Road, Leawood, KS. A Celebration of Life will follow at 1pm at Lakeview Village Eastside Terrace, 9000 Park Street, Lenexa, KS. The livestream link - https://youtu.be/FcShOk_kIe4

Rachelle Ann Fisher, 72, loving and devoted grandmother, mother, wife, and friend, passed away with peace and grace at home in Overland Park, Kansas with loved ones by her side on May 8, 2022, after a short battle with cancer. Rachelle was the beloved mother of Joseph Fisher (Jennifer), Amy Coleman, and Shelley Franz (Alex), and the proud grandmother of Hudson, Brody, Colton, Dawson, Violet, Jack, Alan, Matthew, and Whit. She is also survived by her loving husband, Narron Gibson, and former husband and friend, Steve Fisher.  She was predeceased by her mother, father, and baby son, Andrew Fisher. A celebration of Rachelle’s life will be held at Cure of Ars, 9401 Mission Road, Leawood, Kansas, on Wednesday, May 18, 2022.  Visitation beginning at 9 a.m., followed by Mass at 11 a.m. The livestream of the funeral will be available to watch at https://youtu.be/dp7F_s6t2EY

Robert S. "Bob" Carlton, May 9, 2022, Leawood, Kansas - Robert Stephens "Bob" Carlton, who inspired all by his honesty, integrity and unwavering devotion to family, has left this world to rejoin the love of his life. Bob is survived by his children Bobby (Brenda), Jim (Adriana), Rick (Sherry), Janice (Mark), sisters-in-law Julie Devins and Norma Cole, 13 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren and many nephews and nieces. Bob is preceded in death by his wife. Visitation will begin at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, followed by a 10:15 a.m. Mass and reception at Curé of Ars Church, 9401 Mission Rd, Leawood, KS. Interment will be 12:15 p.m. at Resurrection Cemetery in Lenexa, KS. The livestream of the funeral will be available to watch at https://youtu.be/-DgGXdXeqqo

Dr. Cecil Noah Hammonds, Jr, 86, of Leawood, Kansas, passed away on April 26, 2022. A Rosary will be prayed for Cecil at 3:00 pm on Sunday, May 1, 2022 at McGilley State Line Chapel, 12301 State Line Road, Kansas City, MO 64145, followed by a Visitation until 5:00 pm. Funeral Mass will be at 11:00 am, Monday, May 2, 2022, at Curé of Ars Catholic Church, 9401 Mission Rd, Leawood, KS. Burial at 2:00 pm at Forest Hill & Calvary Cemetery, 6901 Troost Avenue, Kansas City, MO. The livestream of the funeral will be available to watch at https://youtu.be/sFfj-kq6wls.


John A. "Jack" Ferris of Overland Park, KS passed away on April 14, 2022. He was born on October 15, 1937, in Chicago, IL and was raised primarily in Farmington, Iowa. He met his wife Catherine “Cathy” Burtt while they were both singing in the chorus of their joint-college musicals. Cathy was at Marycrest (women), and Jack was at St. Ambrose (men). They were married on September 10, 1960, in Downers Grove, IL and spent their lives together happily for nearly 62 years. Jack was a member of Cure of Ars Catholic Church in Leawood, KS for over 40 years. He was an avid lover of sacred and classical music and was a tenor with the choir, singing at Mass almost every Sunday. He was instrumental in starting the Knights of Columbus Our Lady of Peace Council #9856 at Cure of Ars in 1988 and was a 4th Degree Knight, serving as Assembly 3141 comptroller until his death. Jack and Cathy have four children, Julie A. Mack (John decd.) of Fairway, KS, Suzy Williams (Scott) of Prairie Village, KS, Colleen Ferris of Overland Park, KS and Kevin Ferris of Overland Park, KS. They have 5 grandchildren, Zachary Williams, Megan Mack-Corkran (Kiel), John Mack, III, Samantha Williams and Kyle Mack, all of whom live in the area. Rosary and Visitation will be held from 6:00-7:30pm on Saturday, April 23rd and the Funeral will be held on Sunday, April 24th at 2:00 pm, both at Cure' of Ars Catholic Church at 9401 Mission Road in Leawood, KS. Inurnment will be at Resurrection Cemetery in Lenexa, KS at a later date. In lieu of flower. The link to the live stream - https://youtu.be/-6pmiVyl7Q4.

Timothy James McGovern, 65 of Leawood, KS passed away Wednesday, March 23, 2022 at St. Luke’s South in Overland Park, KS surrounded by his family and friends. He chose to be a donor and has touched several others by improving their lives with his gift of life. Tim is survived by his 3 children: David Jesse, who currently resides in Moldova, Jessica (Jordan) Risinger of Shawnee, KS and Alex McGovern of Chicago, IL, 5 grandchildren Olivia Grace, Danny, Nick, Amelia, & Eleanor, as well as the mother of his children Anne McGovern and significant other, Vicki Springs. Tim is survived by his three sisters, Kathleen Anderson, Loral (Kirk) Frohme, and youngest Sheila (Mark) Thill, and two older brothers, Paul (Becky) and Mike (Tana). He is preceded in death by his parents Paul and Loretta Ann (Schad), paternal grandparents James and Loretto (Vandenburg) McGovern, and maternal grandparents Albert and Anastasia (Alten) Schad, brother-in-law Roger Anderson and nephew Paul Anderson. Visitation will be held 9:00 – 11:00am Tuesday, April 5th at Curé of Ars Catholic Church, 9401 Mission Rd, Leawood, KS, with Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 a.m., followed by urn burial at Calvary Cemetery for family. A reception and celebration will follow from 1:00 - 4:00pm at The Well in Waldo, across from the old Metro building, 7421 Broadway Kansas City, MO 64116. The link to the live stream - https://youtu.be/caZjj7ahLvg. 

Gertrude "Trudy" Graves, 64, Overland Park, KS went home to her Lord and Savior on Monday, March 21, 2022, surrounded by her loving family. Trudy is survived by her husband, Tom; their children Thomas P. (Allison) Graves, John A. (Amanda) Graves, Orriah K. Graves (Greg Hilgenkamp), and Ryan J. Graves (Sara Scott); her grandchildren: Neenah, Louise, Marie, Thomas and Maggie; her siblings Frank (Sandy) Lebens, Don (Barbra) Lebens, Sally (Dan) Spellman, Feeney (Sam) Peterson, Mary Anne and Greg Bailey, and an army of nieces and nephews and their children – ALL of whom she loved so very much. The visitation will be from 9:30-10:30 a.m., with the Rosary being prayed at 10:30 a.m. and the Funeral Mass following at 11 a.m. Monday, March 28, at Cure of Ars Catholic Church; 9405 Mission Rd., Leawood, KS. The link to the live stream - https://youtu.be/mI5qsRKRMRc

Irene Margaret Bukaty Broyles, 92, of Overland Park, Kansas, wife of the late Robert B. Broyles Sr., passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 23^rd, 2022.  She was born June 28^th, 1929, in Kansas City Kansas to Edward Francis Bukaty Sr. and Mary Margaret (Ushler) Bukaty.   Irene was preceded in death by her parents, her siblings, her husband Robert B. Broyles Sr., and children Madonna Marie Broyles, Patrick Joseph Broyles, and Anne Karenne Broyles.  Irene is survived by her sons Robert B. Broyles Jr. (Patricia) of Towanda, Kansas, and Timothy Michael Broyles Sr. (Irene) of Prairie Village, Kansas and grandchildren Carl Broyles, Tamara Carrel (Holbert), Heather Carrel (Leon), Timothy Broyles Jr., Christopher Broyles, Patrick Broyles and Joseph Broyles, and great-grandchildren Robert Carrel and Kimberly Carrel. Funeral Mass will be 10:00 am Saturday, March 19th at Cure’ of Ars Catholic Church, 9401 Mission Rd., Leawood, Kansas 66206.  A reciting of the rosary will precede the mass at 9:30.  The livestream of the funeral will be available to watch at - https://youtu.be/FfqpXPh7tCY

Carol Ann Welter, 77, passed away on March 11, 2022 at St. Joseph’s Place on 119th and Rosewood in Overland Park, Kansas. Carol was born on April 1, 1944 in Olathe, Kansas. Carol is survived by her two children: Cara Welter-Warner and her husband, Jeff Warner of Lee’s Summit, Missouri; and her son, Steve Welter, of Overland Park, Kansas. She also is survived by two brothers: Dave Lanter and his wife, Kathy, of Leawood, Kansas; and Jamie Lanter and his wife, Martha, of Olathe, Kansas. She will be missed but not forgotten. Memorial services will be held on Wednesday, March 16, 2022 at Cure of Ars Catholic Church, 9401 Mission Road, Leawood, Kansas as follows: Visitation – 9:00 am to 10:15 am; Rosary – 10:15 am; Funeral Mass – 10:30 am. The Funeral Mass can be viewed at this link - www.youtube.com/c/cureofars

Judge J. Brendan Ryan, age 85, formerly of St. Louis, Missouri, passed away February 19, 2022, at his home in Prairie Village, Kansas. Brendan Ryan was the youngest of four children born July 22, 1936, in St. Louis, Missouri, to Margaret “Peg” Ryan and John C. Ryan, both of Ireland. He graduated from St. Louis U High in 1954. Brendan went to the University of Missouri-Columbia and graduated from law school in 1961. Brendan shared 61 years of marriage with the love of his life, Carol Ryan, and adored his family above all things. Funeral services will be at Curé of Ars Catholic Church, 9401 Mission Road, Leawood, KS, on Monday, February 28 at 1:00 p.m. Reception following the service at The Kessler, 4851 Meadowbrook Parkway, Prairie Village, Kansas 66207. The Funeral Mass can be viewed at this link - https://youtu.be/cPQnXp5XaUs

Camille Goehausen, 91, Overland Park, Kansas - followed the light on the Feast of the Epiphany, January 2, to spend eternity with her husband, Don in heaven. She will be dearly missed by her five children June Barth (Steve), Paul Goehausen (Karen), Donna Houtteman (Mike), John Goehausen (Carrie), Camille Glaser (Mark), 20 grandchildren and 36 great grandchildren. Camille was a faithful parishioner at Curé of Ars Catholic Church for over 50 years. A celebration of Camille's life will be held at Curé of Ars on Saturday, February 26. Visitation at 9:00am. Rosary at 9:30am. Mass at 10:00am. The Funeral Mass can be view at this link - https://youtu.be/7J6mir3MCuU


Ronald R. Heyse, 93, of Overland Park, Kansas, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving wife of 64 years and family on Thursday, February 3, 2022. Ron was preceded in death by his father, Edwin P. Heyse; his mother, Julia Prahar; brother, Edwin P. Heyse; and nephew, Glenn Heyse. Ron is survived by his wife, Sharon, of 64 years; seven children, Patty Leonard (Karl) of Moorhead, MN; Mike Heyse (Kim) of Olathe, KS; David Heyse of Great Bend, KS; Therese Hernandez of Overland Park, KS; Cathy Johnson (Dave) of Gardner, KS; Greg Heyse of Overland Park, KS and Sandy Heyse (Jane Baio) of Overland Park, KS and 13 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, February 16, 2022, at Cure of Ars Catholic Church, 9405 Mission Road, Leawood, KS from 10:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. with the rosary being prayed at 11:15 a.m. The Funeral Mass will follow the rosary at 11:30 a.m. Entombment will be in Resurrection Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to Catholic Community Hospice and Cure of Ars Catholic Church. The Funeral Mass can be view at this link - https://youtu.be/OxSS9Zn-Wyc.


Joan Michele Carlton, February 11, 2022, Leawood, Kansas - After a lifetime of spreading smiles to all she knew, Joan Michele Carlton has left this world to rejoin her many loved ones in Heaven.Joan is survived by her husband, Bob, their children Bobby (Brenda), Jim (Adriana), Rick (Sherry), Janice (Mark), her sister Julie Devins, sister-in-law Norma Cole, 13 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren and many nephews and nieces. In addition to her parents, Joan is preceded in death by her brothers Pat, Dick and Bob, and her grandson Dave.
Visitation will begin at 9:15 a.m Tuesday, Feb. 15, followed by a 10 a.m. Mass and reception to immediately follow at Curé of Ars Church, 9401 Mission Rd, Leawood. Internment will follow at Resurrection Cemetery in Lenexa. The Mass can be viewed at this link - https://youtu.be/kyuTZ0CbxDA


John Hughes Chalfant, 62, passed away on January 30, 2022 at his home in Prairie Village, KS surrounded by his family, following a short and intense battle with pancreatic cancer. The son of Michael Edward and Virginia C. Chalfant Shackelford, he was born on February 24,1959 in Hutchinson, KS.  John was preceded in death by his father and his grandson, Matthew Thomas Swab. He leaves behind his mother; his wife of thirty-seven years, Katie; a daughter, Allison Remak and her husband Andrew and their four children Katherine, Grace, Henry, and Bennett, of Mission Hills, KS; a son, Jack Chalfant and his wife Kirsten, and their son Harrison, of San Francisco, CA; a son, Mike Chalfant and his wife Megan and their son McGraw, of Fairway, KS; and a daughter, Julie Swab, and her husband Jay-Michael of Tulsa, OK. Also surviving are his four sisters, many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. A rosary will be prayed at 5:00 p.m. with a visitation following until 7:00 p.m. on Friday, February 4, at Curé of Ars Catholic Church, 9405 Mission Rd. Leawood, KS. The funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, February 5, at Cure of Ars. A link to watch the funeral will be provided here before the start of the funeral. Link to watch - https://youtu.be/wQE8mH06Ln8


Deacon Stephen H. White DVM, 62, Leawood, KS passed away Friday, January 28, 2022.  A Rosary will be prayed at 10:30 am followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 AM Friday, February 4, at Curé of Ars Catholic Church, 9405 Mission Rd., Leawood, KS.  Burial at Resurrection Cemetery. 

Steve was born in Kansas City, MO to Victor and Shirley (Coffield) White.  He was a graduate of Rockhurst High School, Kansas State University and the Kansas State University College of Veterinary Medicine.  

Steve married Lisa in July of 1990 and they were happily married for 31 years. He worked as a veterinarian for 36 years and was beloved by so many. He had a passion for helping people take care of their pets and valued the many friendships he made through his work. Steve also had a passion for studying the sacred scriptures, as well as enjoying fly fishing, gardening, and woodworking. It brought joy to his heart to use his gift of craftsmanship for his loved ones and his gift of teaching to help others to know the love and mercy of God. What he treasured most was the time he spent with his family and pouring out his great love for them.

Steve was actively involved in his parish at Curé of Ars Catholic Church. He had a profound love for his Catholic faith and encountering Jesus through the Eucharist and other Sacraments. In June 2017 he was ordained a deacon and he spent the last 4 1/2 years serving as a deacon in his parish.  The most important thing in life for Steve was to seek to know and do God’s will. It was the driving force behind all his decisions. During Steve’s final days, he told his wife, Lisa “I can’t imagine having a better life. It’s been really fulfilling. I just hope I gave glory to God”.

When asked if he had anything to say to his parishioners he said “I’m just so sorry my service as a deacon was so short, but I did the best that I could. Please pray for me.” This gentle and humble man will be missed by so many and we are so grateful for the years we were able to spend with him and for the great impact he had on our lives. 

Steve was preceded in death by his parents and brother-in-law David Kreamer.  He is survived by his wife Lisa, two daughters Kimberly White, Kathryn (Elliott) Johnson, granddaughter Zelie Johnson, sister Sue Kreamer, two brothers Martin White, James White, and extended family and friends.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to Curé of Ars Catholic Church, Holy Family School of Faith, Apostles of the Interior Life, KC Pet Project. A link to watch the Funeral Mass online will be available shortly before the Mass begins and the link is https://youtu.be/r-9P0qmJ_Cc .

Sue E. Mayer, 66, Mission, KS, passed away Wednesday, January 26, 2022, at St. Luke's Hospital surrounded by her loving family. She was preceded in death by her parents and is survived by her sisters and their husbands, Karen and Bijan Saberi and Sally and Ronn Looney. The Rosary will be prayed at 4 p.m. with the visitation from 4-6 p.m., Tuesday, February 1 at the Porter Funeral Home, 8535 Monrovia, Lenexa, KS. The Funeral Mass will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, February 2 at Cure' of Ars, 9405 Mission Rd., Leawood, KS. Entombment will be in Resurrection Cemetery, Lenexa, KS. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to St. Jude's Children's Hospital. The Funeral Mass live stream will be available shortly before the Mass begins and the link is  https://youtu.be/iNzSas5j274.


Thomas Becker passed away on Thursday, January 20, 2022, at Bickford of Oswego, IL, surrounded by this loving family. He was born on January 27, 1955, in Kansas City, MO. Beloved father of TJ Becker, devoted son of the late Philip and Dorothy (nee Reischel) Becker, cherished brother of Judith (Charles) Jirek, Mary Jean Becker, John (Janet) Becker, and Beth (Mark) Becker-Clark. Visitation will be held Tuesday, February 1, 2022, 10:00-11:00 AM at Curé of Ars Catholic Church, 9401 Mission Rd, Leawood, KS 66206.  A Mass of Christian Burial will follow Tuesday, 11:00 AM at the church. The Funeral Mass live stream will be available shortly before the Mass begins and the link is  https://youtu.be/p-sQG-DOrhU.


Robert "Bob" Dwyer, 82, passed away Friday, January 28, 2022. Bob is survived by his wife of 49 years, Majorie "Margy" Woods, three daughters and their respective spouses, Shannon and Blair Williams, Kristen Dwyer, and Kari and Brian Moeller. The Funeral Mass will be at Curé of Ars on Monday, January 31, at 11 am. The live stream of the Funeral Mass will be available to watch shortly before the start of the funeral and the link to watch is  https://youtu.be/Azqzy-jHHk0 .


Julie Bourk-Suchman, 68, passed away on Friday, January 14, 2022. Julie was born on April 22, 1953 to Pat and Gil Bourk in Kansas City, Missouri. Julie was predeceased by her parents, Gil P. Bourk and Patricia J. Bourk, Homer and Alma Suchman. She is survived by her husband Karl, son Zachary, brothers Gib (Maria) and Dan (Kasey), nephew Paul Bourk, and nieces Katie and Maggie Bourk. The Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated at Cure of Ars Catholic Church, 9401 Mission Road, Leawood, Kansas at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, January 21st.  The live stream of the Funeral Mass will be available to watch shortly before the start of the funeral and the link to watch is -  https://youtu.be/mzSa_vC5eGI
Anne Karenne Broyles, 66, of Troutman, passed away Monday, Jan. 3, 2022, at her home. She was born Aug. 13, 1955, in Kansas City, Mo., to Irene Margaret Bukaty Broyles and the late Robert B. Broyles. She is survived by her children, Carl Broyles, Tamara Carrel (Holbert) and Heather Carrel (Leon); brothers, Robert Broyles (Patricia) and Timothy Broyles (Irene); and grandchildren, Robert Carrel and Kimberly Carrel. Services will be held at Curé of Ars Church at 9403 Mission in Leawood, KS on January 14, 2022, at 5 pm. The live stream of the Funeral Mass will be available to watch shortly before the start of the funeral and the link is -  https://youtu.be/7yfxWs5R5QQ 

Rose Marie Stabler, NOVEMBER 11, 1925 – DECEMBER 10, 2021, loving wife and mother passed away. Rose is preceded in death by her husband Phil, her sisters Ann Oldham and Mary O'Donnell, her daughters-in-law Denise and Jean, and her grandson Matt. She leaves behind her sons: Philip, Michael, Lance, Steve, and Jim, her daughter-in-law Celeste, six grandchildren and six great grand children. Services will be held at Curé of Ars Church at 9403 Mission in Leawood, KS on January 15, 2022. Visitation will be at 9:15, Rosary at 9:45 with a Mass to follow. The live stream of the Funeral Mass will be available to watch shortly before the start of the funeral and can be viewed at this link -  https://youtu.be/4suuieP_i58.

Stuart James Siegrist, February 6, 1953 - December 30, 2021,  Stuart, age 68, of Hutchinson Kansas, was a devoted son, brother, husband, father, Bop-Bop and friend to all. Funeral will be held at Curé of Ars Catholic Church on Saturday, January 15, 2022, at 1 pm. A reception for friends and family will be before the service starting at 11:30 am. The live stream of the Funeral Mass will be available to watch shortly before the start of the funeral and linked here -  https://youtu.be/Gs8YYA05INU

Pamela Gates, March 27, 1945 - December 30, 2021, entered into eternal rest on December 30, 2021. The family will hold a visitation at 10:00 a.m. and Mass at 11:30 a.m. on Monday, January 10, at Curé of Ars Catholic Church in Leawood, Kansas. The live stream of the Funeral Mass is available to watch at - https://youtu.be/Lm8hj8qA7SY

John "Jack" Rush, July 24, 1949 - December 29, 2021, loving husband, father of three, and a man of unquestioned integrity and impeccable character, passed away at the age of 72 after a fierce battle against Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis. Services will be held in Leawood, Kansas at Cure of Ars on Saturday, January 8th at 11am. A link to the live stream of the Funeral Mass is available here - https://youtu.be/sfKlRt80t7A

Anne Gleason LeCluyse, 91, of Overland Park – devoted and beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt and friend – died on Thursday, December 23, 2021, in Kansas City, MO, surrounded by family and loved ones. She was predeceased by her husband, Dr. Edward LeCluyse. The funeral has been changed to a private Mass with just family attending. It will begin at 12:30 pm and A live stream of the Funeral Mass can be watched at this link -  https://youtu.be/FiG5QLQJDjw . The Mass is also being recorded and if the livestream is not working properly, the recording will be uploaded as soon as possible and can be watched at this link - https://youtu.be/7i3_c6Xt2-o 

Mary Ann Kongs, Overland Park, KS, passed away on December 13, 2021. Mary was born February 20, 1930 to Francis and Anna May (Barton) Lafferty in Kansas City, MO but lived most of her recent adult life in Overland Park, KS. Mary was preceded in death by her loving husband of over 66 years Cyril (Cy) and her brother Martin (Marty) Reagan. Survivors include her four children Frank Kongs and wife Marcy of Aurora IL, Kathleen Phillips and husband Mike, Susan Keeney and husband Donald, Daniel Kongs and wife Peggy.  Mass and Christian Burial will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, December 16th, at Cure of Ars Catholic Church, 9401 Mission Rd, Leawood KS 66206. A recording of the funeral is available at this link - https://youtu.be/jeuhK8BpFg0

William Michael (Mike) McDowell, 82, of Overland Park, KS, passed away peacefully on November 23, 2021, from complications of Alzheimer’s and congestive heart failure, at Villa St. Francis Catholic Care Community in Olathe, KS, where he resided since June 2021. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at Curé of Ars Catholic Parish, Leawood, KS, on December 14, at 10:30 a.m., with visitation and a luncheon immediately following. The Rosary will be prayed before Mass, at 10:00 a.m. Interment of cremains will take place on December 14 at Topeka Cemetery. A live stream of the Funeral Mass can be watched at this link - https://youtu.be/FoVwomP7Qgs. We were having some streaming problems during the funeral and are uploading a better version at this link - https://youtu.be/1WAxV6OacKc

Richard T. Marchand departed this world to join his parents in God’s Heaven Sunday morning, July 18, at 11:05 a.m. after a lengthy illness.  He was born in Great Bend, Kansas December 5, 1946 and grew up there. A Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 am on December 10, 2021 at Cure of Ars Catholic Church, 9401 Mission Rd, Leawood, KS 66206.  Face Masks will  be required for all who attend. A live stream of the Funeral Mass can be viewed at this link - https://youtu.be/1JyGbRpsgKc

James Patrick “Jim” Dorsey, 70, of Wellsville, KS, passed away Thursday, November 25, 2021, at AdventHealth Shawnee Mission. Survivors include his wife Dixie of the home; three children, Brent Dorsey (Laura) of Wellsville, Bryan Dorsey (Nancy) of Olathe, and Jill Hall (Kevin) also of Olathe; seven siblings, Susan Wilson, William Dorsey (Louise), Mike Dorsey (Marsha), Phil Dorsey (Claudia), Mary Ellen Waltemire (Chuck), Rick Dorsey (Carol), and Joe Dorsey (Joni); twelve grandchildren, Jimmy, Willie, Pete, Liam, Finley, Ellen, Cooper, Dax, Fiona, Jonah, Fletcher, and Zeke. Mass of Catholic Burial will be held at 10:00 A.M., Thursday, December 2, 2021, at Cure of Ars Catholic Church, 9401 Mission Rd, Leawood, KS 66206.The live stream of the funeral can be viewed at this link - https://youtu.be/dCmjFUXdf28

Zita E. Brummel was born on August 23, 1933 in Syracuse, Kansas. She was preceded in death by her spouse, Kenneth Brummel in January of this year, her parents, James and Barbara Grilliot, her siblings; James Grilliot, Ann Smith, Mary Gerard, and Joseph Grilliot. She is survived by her brother, Thomas Grilliot, four children: Barb (Casey) Cassias, Ed Brummel, Robert (Joyce) Brummel, and Jim (Elizabeth) Brummel, 6 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, and many, many (about 40) loving Grilliot family nieces and nephews. There will be a visitation at 10:30 am followed by Mass at 11:00 am on Wednesday, December 1, 2021 at Cure of Ars Church. The internet in the church is not functioning properly. After the conclusion of the funeral, the recorded file will be uploaded and available at this link   https://youtu.be/-EMk-VFynhU

Joseph (Joe) C. Russell, 81, of Lenexa Kansas, passed away peacefully on November 8th, 2021 at the age of 81. Joe was born on November 25, 1939 in Kansas City, Missouri to parents Noel F. & Gertrude C. Russell. Visitation will be held at 10:00 a.m. with the Funeral Mass following at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, November 12, at Cure of Ars Catholic Church, 9405 Mission Rd. Leawood, KS. Burial will follow at Resurrection Catholic Cemetery, 83rd & Quivira Rd. Lenexa, KS. The family requests that in lieu of flowers please consider a donation to the American Cancer Society in Joe’s name. The live stream of the funeral can be viewed at this link - https://youtu.be/zP3aAyNHCSQ

Robert Walter Brown, 89, passed away on October 16, 2021. Rosary recitation will be at 10:30 AM on Monday, October 25, 2021 at Cure of Ars Catholic Church followed by the Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 am. The live stream of the funeral can be viewed at this link - https://youtu.be/1eOdgluFKhA. 

Elizabeth Marie Donaldson, 76, of Prairie Village, KS, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 16, 2021. Visitation will be on Friday, October 22, from 9:30-10:30 AM, with a Funeral Mass following at 10:30 AM, at Cure of Ars Catholic Church, 9401 Mission Road, Leawood, KS 66206. Burial will be at 1 PM at Resurrection Cemetery 8300 Quivira Road, Lenexa, KS 66215. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions to Kansas City Hospice. The internet in the church is not functioning properly. After the conclusion of the funeral, the recorded file will be uploaded and available at this link - https://youtu.be/QY2p-dfFEMo. We apologize we were not able to stream live.

Sally Teahan, 61, peacefully passed away on October 11, 2021, in her home in Lenexa, KS surrounded by her family, after a courageous battle of almost 7 years with Mesothelioma.She is survived by her husband, Vince Teahan and her children: Rachel Teahan Loetel and her husband Adam Loetel, Jessica Teahan Brown, Sean Teahan and his wife Taylor, Erin Teahan Mueller and her husband Kyle Mueller. A Rosary will be prayed starting at 5 pm on Monday, October 18th at Curé of Ars Catholic Church, located at 9401 Mission Rd Leawood, KS 66206, followed by a visitation until 7:30 pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be held Tuesday, October 19th at 4:30 pm also at Curé of Ars Catholic Church. The livestream of the funeral can be viewed by clicking this link - https://youtu.be/35XTTJNwx4U

William Robert Judd Ballard, January 7, 1930 - August 1, 2021, Leawood, Kansas - On Aug 16th, 2021, William Robert Judd Ballard, loving husband and father of four children, passed peacefully in his home at the age of 91. Visitation will be held at 9:00am on Sat, Oct 16th, 2021 at Cure of Ars Catholic Church, 9401 Mission Rd., Leawood, KS. Mass of Christian burial will follow at 9:30AM. The livestream of the funeral can be viewed by clicking this link - https://youtu.be/D7tEgQRddqA


Dorothy Ann Augustine Younger, 87, wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother passed away on September 25, 2021. Visitation will be from 10-10:30 with Mass of Christian Burial starting 10:30 AM, Friday, October 1, 2021, at Curé of Ars Catholic Church, 9405 Mission Road, Leawood, KS.  Burial will be 3:30 PM Friday at the McPherson Cemetery. A link to watch the live stream of the service will be available here on Friday. The livestream of the funeral can be viewed by clicking this link -https://youtu.be/p5CaCW3uB2k

Olivia Lynn Piotrowski, a senior at Shawnee Mission East, passed away at her home on Thursday, September 16, 2021.  Visitation will be held at Cure of Ars Catholic Church, 9405 Mission Rd., Leawood, KS on Friday, September 24 at 10:00 a.m., and a Funeral Mass will follow at 11:00 a.m.  The livestream of the funeral can be viewed by clicking this link - https://youtu.be/f74oBniM9uE

Mary Elizabeth (Betty) Entler Joyce, of Raymore, Missouri, passed away September 13, 2021, surrounded by her family. Visitation will be held Monday, September 20, 10:00 am, followed by Mass of Christian Burial, 11:30 am, at Curé of Ars Catholic Church, Leawood, KS. Burial following at Mt. Olivet Cemetery. The livestream of the funeral can be viewed by clicking this link - https://youtu.be/XDDRYBMvawc

Shirley Maurine White, age 93, of Kansas City, Missouri passed away on Saturday, August 21, 2021. Shirley was born on January 19, 1928 in Kansas City, Missouri. A visitation for Shirley will be held Friday, September 3, 2021 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM;  a rosary will occur Friday, September 3, 2021 at 10:30 AM and a funeral service will occur Friday, September 3, 2021 at 11:00 AM, all at Curé of Ars Catholic Church, 9401 Mission Road, Leawood, Kansas 66206. You can view the funeral by clicking this link - https://youtu.be/UwVN1I-JaUQ

Gregory L. Vranicar, 71, of Overland Park, KS, passed away Sunday, August 22, from complications following a stroke. Greg was born on June 28, 1950 in Milwaukee, WI, to Leonard (Len) and Margery (Jean) Vranicar, and was the oldest of seven children. Greg will always be remembered lovingly by his wife Marilyn, sons Mark (Qian) and grandson Anderson of Prairie Village, KS, and David (Lea) and granddaughter Caia of Berlin, Germany. Greg's funeral service will be held Thursday, Sept. 2, at Cure' of Ars Catholic Church, 9401 Mission Rd, Leawood, KS. Visitation 9:00 - 10:30 am, followed by Mass at 10:30. In lieu of flowers, donations to The Coterie Theatre, 2450 Grand Ave, Suite 144, Kansas City, MO 64108, or Serra Club of Kansas City, PO Box 480825, Kansas City, MO 64148, are encouraged. You can view the funeral by clicking this link - https://youtu.be/02TGrWc45MM. We were experiencing connectivity issues during the stream. A recording without the buffering is uploaded at this link - https://youtu.be/92hY4pgF-zc


Angeline "Anjal" Soler, 92, Overland Park, KS, died Thursday, August 19th, 2021, at her home. A Memorial Mass will be served at Noon. Tuesday, August 31, at Cure' of Ars Catholic Church, 9405 Mission Rd., Leawood, KS.  Livestream of the Funeral Mass will be available on that day. You can view the funeral by clicking this link - https://youtu.be/d4Xd2Vs-cdQ

Artie H. Pippen was called home to the Lord the evening of August 14, 2021. He was born January 2nd, 1940 in Kansas City, Missouri, and spent his life in the Greater Kansas City area. Artie was preceded in death by his parents, Alverna and Harvey Pippen, and by his beloved wife Mary Ann. He is survived by his daughters Kelly Dawson and Tracy Brennan. Services will be held Thursday, August 19, 2021. Rosary begins at 9:00 a.m. and Mass will follow at 9:30 am at Curé of Ars, 9405 Mission Rd, Leawood, KS. Interment will be at Resurrection Cemetery, Lenexa. A live stream of the funeral will be available at this link - https://youtu.be/ycKKN_FAYT4

Kelly Leigh McCracken, 40, of Overland Park, KS passed away April 8, 2020 after a long battle with cancer. Born in Overland Park, KS to Regina Christin Arntsen McCracken and Michael Thomas McCracken on August 14, 1979, Kelly was a beloved sister to Michael Patrick, 43, and Steven Matthew, 37. She graduated from Shawnee Mission East and went on to be a proud Kansas State Wildcat. Kelly loved to spoil her niece and nephews more than anything and Aunt Kelly’s Candy Drawer will forever be famous for many smiles, cavities and stomach aches. Ambitious and driven, Kelly had a successful career in the banking industry, most recently as a Vice President at Bank of America. She loved to travel, shop, spend time with friends, sun worship on the best beaches and share a cheers at sunset. She is survived by her parents, Regina “Christin” and Michael, paternal grandmother Grace, her brother, Mike, sister-in-law Amber, niece Molly, nephew Hayes, brother Steve and sister-in-law Quinn, nephew Miles, and niece Leona. Kelly is preceded in death by her paternal grandfather Donald Dean McCracken, maternal grandparents Regina and Charles Arntsen, and maternal aunt Cynthia McCade. Kelly’s laugh was infectious and her spirit will be missed dearly. She faced cancer bravely and was an inspiration to so many. In lieu of flowers, the family asks for donations to be made in her memory to the Suzan G Koman fund. A funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, August 14, 2021, at 9:30 am at Curé of Ars Catholic Church. A live stream of the funeral will be available at this link -https://youtu.be/jWdyER8dzyk

Dan Sage Spencer, Jr., Overland Park, Kansas, passed away on August 1, 2021. He is survived by Josephine Jane, his wife, of 69 years, son Dan Sage Spencer III (Linda), his daughters Mary Lu Liolios (Glenn), Deborah Jane Mason, and Barbara Ann Green; 13 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his son James Riley Spencer. A private Mass will be 1:00 PM, Tuesday, August 10, 2021, at Curé of Ars Catholic Church. The funeral will be live-streamed and available to watch at this link -https://youtu.be/O_N8k5aeFtg

Celeste Sharp, 97, of Overland Park, Kansas, passed away peacefully on July 29, 2021. Celeste was preceded in death by her devoted husband of 64 years, Jack H. Sharp, her parents, John and Anna Conklin, and sister, Ina Lou Hilton.  Celeste is survived by her children, Greg Sharp; Pinetop, Arizona, Peggy Sharp; Overland Park, Kansas, granddaughter, Jennifer McIntyre (James); Overland Park, Kansas, great-grandsons, Jackson Hirt and Henry McIntyre, Overland Park, Kansas and niece, Chris Barnes (Steve) of Wichita, Kansas. Visitation will be 10-11a.m Saturday, August 7th followed by 11:00am Mass of Christian Burial at Curé of Ars Catholic Church. The funeral will be live-streamed and available to watch at this link - https://youtu.be/7MEQnhNLXc0

Sally Seferovich, April 16, 1919 - July 28, 2021, Overland Park, Kansas - Sally Seferovich was born in Kansas City, Missouri April 16, 1919 to Edgar and Clara Boyer. During the great depression and dust bowl of the 1930's she was privileged to attend college at L.S.U where she met her husband George of 64 years. Together they had four children Madeline (Sr. Bernarda OCist), Mark (Marirose), John (Marisa) and Amy. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Curé of Ars at 10:00 a.m on August 4.  The funeral will be live-streamed and available to watch at this link - https://youtu.be/JKmsiM_xNBY

Bernice Amelia (Ruder) Unrein, age 92, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 17, 2021, in Overland Park, KS. She is survived by her sister, Lorraine Arnold Cook of Denver, CO; her four children and spouses, and many extended relatives. Visitation will be at Curè of Ars Catholic Church, 9401 Mission Road, Leawood, Kansas 66206, on Tuesday August 3, 2021 at 10:00 a.m., followed by a rosary at 10:45 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 11:00 a.m.  The funeral will be live-streamed and available to watch at this link - https://youtu.be/W6OcqQRK3go

Walter Robert Reyhle, 94, of Overland Park KS passed away Sunday, July 25, 2021, at Park Meadows Memory Care. He was a loving husband to Virginia for 65 years, and a devoted father to Steve (Judy), Overland Park, Kansas and Linda (Bob Williams), of Charlotte, North Carolina. A Visitation will be held from 10-11:00 a.m. Friday, July 30, 2021 with Mass of Christian Burial to follow at 11:00 a.m. at Curé of Ars Catholic Church, 9401 Mission Rd, Leawood, Kansas. The funeral will be live-streamed and available to watch at this link - https://youtu.be/cmbXoWNFguA

Terry A. Hainje, 69, passed away on July 23, 2021. He was surrounded by his loving family after having fought a courageous 19-month battle with cancer during which he never gave up or gave in. Terry is survived by his wife of 35 years, Julie (Cotter); their three children: Jessica (Marina del Rey, CA), Matthew (San Francisco, CA), and Danny (Overland Park, KS).  Rosary will be at 4:00 pm, with Visitation following until 7:00 pm on Wednesday, July 28 at Mt. Moriah, Newcomer & Freeman Funeral Home, 10507 Holmes Road, Kansas City, MO. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 am Thursday, July 29 at Curé of Ars Catholic Church, 9401 Mission Road, Leawood, KS. Facial masks requested. The funeral will be live-streamed and available to watch at this link -https://youtu.be/wcEtmZJtmBQ

Mary Bowes Buchanan, 67, of Leawood, KS, passed away at her home surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, July 15, 2021, after a year-long battle with metastatic breast cancer. She will forever be remembered as a cherished wife, devoted mother, loving ‘Mimi,’ and friend to all. Rosary and Visitation will be held Tuesday, July 20, 5-8 PM at Curè of Ars Catholic Church, 9401 Mission Rd., Leawood, KS 66206. Funeral Mass will be Wednesday, July 21, 10 AM at Curè of Ars. The family wishes to say thank you for all of the outpouring of affection and prayers. In lieu of flowers, friends may send donations to the Mary Bowes Buchanan Scholarship Fund at St. Teresa’s Academy, 5600 Main St., Kansas City, MO 64113. The funeral will be live-streamed and available to watch at this link - https://youtu.be/dKoBicpt4Dg

Bayley Lynn Holland Meuse, 31, passed away on Friday, June 18th, 2021. She was born in Kansas City to Philip and Tracy Holland on July 9, 1989. She attended Curé of Ars grade school, Shawnee Mission East High School, and the University of Kansas. Her siblings are Carly Wong and Robert and Gloria Holland. A funeral Mass will be held on Friday, July 9, 2021, at 10:30 am, at Curé of Ars Catholic Church, 9401 Mission Rd., Leawood, Kansas, 66206. The funeral will be live-streamed and available to watch at this link - https://youtu.be/80o4sqRRBVw

Robert C. Lippold, 92 of Leawood, Kansas passed away June 18, 2021.  He was born December 27, 1928 in Omaha, Nebraska.  The family will receive friends on Wednesday, June 23, 2021 from 9 to 10 am.  A funeral service will follow at Cure of Ars Catholic Church at 10 am, 9405 Mission Road, Leawood, KS 66206.  In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to Catholic Charities of N.E. Kansas or Benedictine College. If unable to attend, have a dish of BlueBell ice cream and a baby snickers in his memory. The funeral will be live-streamed and you can view the funeral by clicking this link - https://youtu.be/JK_WYWYYTP0, We are having internet trouble at the church. The livestream is not streaming smoothly, but we will upload a recording as soon as we can.  Link to the recording - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4_rMQ73CUyw

Judith Elaine (Schnacke) Hodes, passed away peacefully on December 22, 2020. Mass of Christian burial will be at 11:00 am on Friday, January 8, 2021, at Cure of Ars Catholic Church, 9401 Mission Road in Leawood, KS, with visitation beginning at 9:30 am. You can view the funeral by clicking this link - https://youtu.be/iz0n9z57uvw

Christopher Paone died on Saturday, November 28th, 2020.  The rosary will be held Thursday, December 3 at 11 am. The Mass of Christian Burial will be held Thursday, December 3 at 11:30 am.  You can view the funeral by clicking this link -  https://youtu.be/UPtZSufNpYc

Ana Luisa McGrath died on November 28, 2020. The Mass of Christian burial will be held Wednesday, December 2 at 8 am at Cure of Ars in Prairie Village, KS. You can view the funeral by clicking this link -   https://youtu.be/eXly9TepLao

Joanne Skillman Howard D.O, 96, Leawood, KS died November 21, 2020 at Westchester Place, Lenexa, KS. The rosary will be held Monday, November 30 at 6pm at Cure of Ars in Prairie Village, KS. A visitation will immediately follow. A Mass of Christian burial will be held Tuesday, December 1 at 11am at Cure of Ars in Prairie Village, KS. Burial to follow at Corinth Cemetery, Prairie Village, KS.You can view the funeral by clicking this link - https://youtu.be/CfkQXxStidg

John E. Vivona was born March 11, 1933, in Kansas City, Missouri to John and Rose Vivona. He passed away on Sunday, November 15 at St Luke's South Hospital. A private mass will be said Friday, November 20 at Curé of Ars Catholic Church after which he will be interred at Mount Olivet Cemetery. You can view the funeral by clicking this link -  https://youtu.be/KgEYg_3EToo

Amie Ann Shull, 50, of Prairie Village, Kansas died on November 12, 2020. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Cure of Ars Catholic Church, 9401 Mission Road, Leawood, KS on Tuesday, November 17 at 10:00 a.m. Livestream of the Funeral Mass will be available on November 17 at 9:30 am. There will be a one-hour visitation immediately following the Mass. You can view the funeral by clicking this link - https://youtu.be/MclYAI5gmnQ

Linda Sue Baehr, age 73, of Prairie Village, Kansas passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2020 at her home. A Memorial Mass will be 11 am, Friday, Nov. 6th, 2020 at Cure’ of Ars Catholic Church in Leawood, Kansas. Burial will follow at a later date at the Mt. Hope Cemetery in Webb City, Missouri.  Livestream of the Funeral Mass will be available on November 6 at 11 am. You can view the funeral by clicking this link - https://youtu.be/RGNX8U8TpNM

Ann R. Wissman, 84, Prairie Village, KS, died Wednesday, October 28, 2020, at the Addington Place of Prairie Village. Visitation will be held at 10:00 a.m. with a Memorial Mass following at 10:30 a.m. Monday, November 2, at Cure' of Ars Catholic Church, 9405 Mission Rd., Leawood, KS.  Livestream of the Funeral Mass will be available on November 2 at 10:30 am. You can view the funeral by clicking this link  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vbwA2ECMZl8

Brenton Patrick Moroney, 37, of Overland Park, was taken from his family by a tragic accident on October 10, 2020. The visitation will be held at Cure of Ars Catholic Church, 9401 Mission Rd, Leawood, KS 66206 on October 16, 2020, from 5:00-7:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on October 17, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. at Cure of Ars Catholic Church. Interment will be at the Resurrection Cemetery, Lenexa KS. Guests are encouraged to wear bright clothing to honor and celebrate Brent's life.  Livestream of the Funeral Mass will be available on October 17 at 1:00 p.m. You can view the funeral by clicking this link -  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ICKYy3lRWNI

Joseph Edward Danda, MD, 59, of Mission Hills, KS, passed away Saturday, October 3, 2020. A Rosary will be prayed at 4:45 PM followed by a visitation from 5-7:00 PM Thursday, October 8, 2020, at Porter Funeral Home, 8535 Monrovia Street, Lenexa, KS.  Funeral Mass will be 10:30 AM Friday, October 9, 2020, at Cure of Ars Catholic Church, 9405 Mission Road, Leawood, KS.  Livestream of the Funeral Mass will be available on October 9 at 10:30 am. You can view the funeral by clicking this link -  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yTGaR0-Cdok

Services for Gary Richard “Dick” Degen will be October 2, 2020 at Cure of Ars Catholic Church, Leawood, Kansas.  Visitation 9:30 am, Mass 10:30 am. Livestream of the Funeral Mass will be available on October 2 at 10:30 am.  You can view the funeral by clicking this link -  https://youtu.be/HokSmKrok6U