All Obituaries

Leslie Lee Phelps passed away in his sleep on Friday, February 28th, 2020 at the age of 57.   Lee was born and raised in Kansas City, KS where he graduated from Wyandotte High School.  He went on to serve in multiple law enforcement agencies including KCK Community College Campus Police, the Wyandotte County Sheriff's Department, and the Kansas City Kansas Police Department.  He loved law enforcement and telling his old police stories whenever he could. After leaving...

Virginia A. Norton 92 passed away January 23, 2020.  Virginia was born December 31, 1927 in Versailles, MO to Richard and Elsie Stroup. She was preceded in death by her husband Elza (Al) B. Norton her brothers Melvin Stroup, Irvin Stroup, Richard Stroup and Jake Stroup.  Virginia also had several nieces, nephews, great nieces, nephews and even some great-great nieces and nephews.  Virginia was a lifetime member of several organizations, the Eastern Star Swope Park Chapter...

Arthur A. Collins Jr. passed away peacefully in the comfort of his home on Sunday January 12, 2020. He was 85. Art spent most of his work life in finance and senior services, and helped found the first Shepherd’s Center in Kansas City, KS. He served as Vice President of the board of directors for 6 years. Art was Executive Director of the Wyandotte/Leavenworth Area Agency on Aging from 1983 - 2004. During his last years before retirement, Art moved to the County Administrator’s...

F. Eugene Nicholson, 89, passed away at home in the presence of his family on Saturday January 11, 2020.Eugene was born in Skidmore, Missouri in 1931. He was proceeded in death by his parents Arthur T and Rachel E Nicholson,  his daughter Teresa Adel Nicholson and wife Adela H. Nicholson.  Eugene has two children Anna Maria Ancil (husband Tim) and Frank Arthur Nicholson (wife Sherri Lynn). Eugene was grandfather to 15 and great grandfather to 19. The family will receive friends...

  Margaret E Holland passed away December 31 2019. Visitation will be at 10 am on Saturday January 4th with the funeral service following 11:00 A.M. at Wyandotte United Methodist Church Burial at Melvern Cemetery. Margaret was a member of the Wyandotte United Methodist Church and served in US Navy, where she met the love of her life John (Jp). They were married for 56 years. She leaves behind her children Raymond Holland, Jay Holland and her bonus children Brenda Dunn and Kimberly...

Connie Harris, age 101, a long-time resident of the Kansas City area, passed Friday, December 27, at St Joseph Place in Overland Park. Connie was born in Kansas City, KS. Her employment included working at the Wyandotte County Courthouse and Heathwood Oil Co. She is preceded in death by her husband Ronald Harris. She leaves her son, R.J. “Skip” Harris (Yvette); grandsons, Jason (Kallie) Harris and Kyle (Jillian) Harris and five great-grandchildren. Memorial gifts may be made to...

Lillian Knoff, age 89 passed away Saturday, December 7th. Lillian was a native to Wyandotte County, Kansas City KS, and a member of Christ the King Catholic Church where she attended grade school. She was also a graduate of Washington Rural High School. Lillian worked as secretary at Livestock National Bank for many years until her retirement. Lillian was known for her good nature, quick smile and wonderful giggle. She enjoyed many wonderful times with family and friends, and enjoyed...

Master Sargent Steven Edward Aufenkamp, of Kansas City, KS, passed away on Friday, November 29, 2019 at the age of 67. Steve was born to parents Dale and Betty Aufenkamp in 1952 in Nebraska. He grew up as the youngest of four and attended Spokane High School. In 1970, he joined the Marine Corps Reserves. In July of 1993, he earned the position of Master Sargent. Steve enjoyed bowling on many leagues in Kansas City, Kansas. Steve married Deborah Dickess on January 1, 1984, and the couple...

Clara L. Whitaker, 89, of Kansas City, Kansas, passed away peacefully on November 14, 2019, at Olathe Hospice House.  She was born February 14, 1930, in Concordia, Missouri, to the late Oscar and Laura Poese.  Clara was raised in Concordia.  She moved to Kansas City shortly after graduating from high school which is where she met her husband, Eddie, while both were working at Yellow Freight.  They were married January 20, 1951, and together raised three children, Mark...

Florence A. Bialek, age 89, passed away Tuesday, November 5, 2019.  Florence attended St. Joseph Grade School and graduated from Bishop Ward High school in Kansas City, Kansas. She retired from  the Wyandotte County Court House. She is survived by her children: Barbara Trester (Joe) , Mike Bialek,Suzi Miley (Jim),Joni Wood (George),David Bialek (Michelle). Grandchildren, Sarah Miley, Laura Carpenter (Mike), Michael Bialek,  Aaron Bialek (Sarah),Matt Bialek, Taylor...