All Obituaries

Heaven gained another angel on April 29, 2018. Barbara "Betty" Purinton, 89, of Edwardsville,KS passed away surrounded by her two beloved daughters. Betty was born in Forchheim, Germany on December 5, 1928 to Anna Richter and Lorenz Keiner. She met and married Davie Lee Purinton, Sr. on June 5, 1959. They lived in Germany,Colorado and Oklahoma before settling in Edwardsville, KS. Betty had several jobs, but her favorite job was being a mother and grandmother....

Patricia A. (Fair) Torneden, age 82, passed away Tuesday, April 24, 2018 in Kansas City, Kansas. Pat was a beautician from the age of 23, with her last appointment only one month ago. Pat was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who loved to sew, crochet, and garden. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 45 years, Jack Torneden, and son Joseph Torneden. Pat is survived by her 2 Sons: Jay Torneden, Joseph Torneden II; 3 Daughters: Jill Fritsche, Julie...

Maxine Potter, age 94, passed away February 26, 2018. She was born in Alva, Oklahoma. Lived in Kansas since 1937. She was a member of the Monday Club and Friend of Arts. She is survived by her sons, Wayne of Nebraska and Gary of Arizona, four grandsons, one granddaughter and one great grandson. Private Services

Patricia (Pat) M. Smith, 82, of Kansas City KS Patricia passed peacefully Feb 10, 2018 at home surrounded by the love of her family. Visitation will be held Thursday, Feb 15 from 4:00pm -7:00pm at Butler Myers Funeral Home, 6300 Parallel Pkwy, Kansas City KS 66102.  A Catholic ceremony at St. Patrick’s Church, KCK at 94Th & State Ave will be held Friday morning at 10AM, with a procession to Gate of Heaven Cemetery in Kansas City, KS.   Pat...

It is with great sadness that the family of Sharon Lee Overholser Boswell announces her passing after a brief illness, on Wednesday, February 8, 2018, at the age of 71 years.  Sharon will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 18 years, Bruce, and her children, Benjamin Wayne Overholser Junior (Kelly), Deborah Grace Overholser Williamson (Michael), her step son Skylar Boswell (Christina) and step daughter Trish Laughman. Sharon will also be fondly remembered by her ten...

Zenaida “Sadie” Espinoza, age 88, passed away December 16, 2017 at home. She was a member of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church. Sadie enjoyed playing cards, board games and eating out. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Espinoza, daughter, Lori Espinoza Day, granddaughter, Clarissa and five sisters.   Sadie is survived by her sons, Frank Espinoza, Paul Espinoza (wife Carol), and Edward Espinoza. Five grandchildren, ten great...

Sandra J. Juarez, age 62, passed away November 19, 2017 in Kansas City, KS. Sandy was preceded in death by her father, Bernie Porras and sister Linda Adcox. She is survived by her son, Steven Solis, mother, Mary Helen Porras, sisters, Toni Brady, Julie McQueeny; brothers, Ron...

Dewayne M. Engel, age 72, passed away November 19, 2017. Dewayne retired from AT & T. He enjoyed working outside, being the families Master Bar-B-Q-er of ribs, attending the Nascar racing and going to the shooting range. He was a member of the Holy Angel Catholic Church in Basehor and of the VFW Post 852, in Tonganoxie, KS. He is survived by his loving wife, Georgianna of the home. His son, Mathew Engel (wife Brooke), daughter, Christina Engel,...

Margaret F. “Honey” Price, age 93, passed away November 9, 2017 in Kansas City, Kansas. She was known to many as “Honey” and a beloved, wife, mother and grandmother. Margaret was preceded in death by her husband Milton Price- 2004 and son, David Price-2002.   Margaret is survived by her daughters, Carolyn Stockdall and Janet Brown; sons, Ronnie and Wayne Price; sisters, Ella Bailey, Delores Resz, Judy Thompson; thirteen grandchildren,...