All Obituaries

Robert L. Fittro, age 63, passed away January 17, 2022. Robert retired after 30 years with General Motors and was a member of GM Local 31. He loved to fish, hunt and enjoyed gardening. Robert also loved to fix just about anything. He was preceded in death by his parents Charles and Margaret Fittro. Robert is survived by his wife, A. Joy Lehman—Fittro, brother- Sandy Fittro-Oklahoma, sister- Mary Margaret Dunn- Kansas City, KS., brother- James Fittro, Kansas City, KS., brother-...

Dr. Donald Raymond Ash, age 73, of Kansas City, KS, died Sunday, January 16, 2022, peacefully at home with family. Don was born in September 1948, in Fort Sheridan Illinois to Lee Anthony and Margaret Mary Ash. He was raised in White City, Kansas and graduated from White City High School in 1966. Doc married Ruby Jean Phillips on July 24, 1968.  Doc served two tours in the US Navy as a Seabee in The Vietnam Conflict.  Doc then attended Kansas State University for his...

Rosemary Scheffler passed away January 10, 2022 at the age of 101. She was born on April 23, 1920 in Kansas City, Kansas to Roy Edward and Elsie May Marie Hicks. She belonged to Brenner Heights Baptist Church for many years where she had served as Deaconess and ABW Secretary. Their church merged with Victory Hills Baptist Church. She loved her God. She was a member of the Wyandot Campers Club, 40 years, K.C.A State Campers, NIHA and FCRV. She was married to the love of her live, Roy Edward...

Steven R. Evanson passed away, January 2, 2022 in Valley Fall, Kansas.  Steve was an avid Green Bay Packer fan and enjoyed collecting their memorabilia.  He was preceded in death by his Father Ronald Evanson.  He is survived by his mother, Marie Evanson, sister; Shelly Whitson (Bill), brother: Scott Evanson (Charlotte), best friend and partner: Jennifer Auchmoody and many Aunts, Uncles, nieces and nephews.  A celebration of life is pending at this time.

Terry Kurtz, known by many as Katar Khalsa, passed at home with her daughter and surrounded by beloved pets on Monday, December 13th, following a nearly four-year battle with cancer. Born in St. Louis, Missouri, to Leo and Bernadine Kurtz, Terry is survived by her daughter, Sat Jiwan Kaur Khalsa, daughter-in-law, Ingrid Lincoln, her younger brother, Robert Kurtz, and older sister, Marilyn Faszold. She is preceded in death by her son, Hari Nam Singh Khalsa, and the father of her...

Emma Jean Herron, age 84, passed away December 7th, 2021 at her home in Kansas City, KS surrounded by her loving family. Her parents were Karl and Alma Hayes from Canton, Ohio. Emma grew up in Canton and graduated from Timken Vocational High School. After graduation, she enlisted in the Air Force where she worked as an accountant with secret service clearances. While stationed in Texas, she met and married her husband. After their Military services, they moved to Kansas City and lived there...

An honest man here lies at rest, As e'er God with His image blest: The friend of man, the friend of truth; The friend of age, the guide of youth: Few hearts like his, with virtue warm'd, Few heads with knowledge so inform'd: If there's another world; he lives in bliss: If there is none, he made the best of this.   

Mary Genevieve Althoff Mary Genevieve Althoff (Genevieve) age 103 quietly passed away in her sleep from natural causes November 13, 2021.  She was born on December 5, 1917 in Atchison, Kansas and attended Mount St. Scholastica high school.  On January 6, 1938 she married her husband Charles Norman Althoff.  For most of her life she was a stay-at-home mom but she did have a cake decorating business for several years which she ran with her sister-in-law. She is survived by her...

Nadine Rita (Kolich) Kane, age 94, passed away October 21, 2021, at The Gardens at Barry Road assisted living facility in Kansas City, Mo.  Her parents were George and Rose Kolich.  Nadine grew up in and was a resident of Kansas City, Ks. and graduated from Washington High School.  She worked different secretarial jobs downtown Kansas City, Kansas on Minnesota Avenue, which was the center of activity of K.C., Ks. at that time.  It was the only place to shop. Nadine loved...