Talaine A. Smart
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Talaine A. Smart (“Tally”)
Tally was born during the waning stage of WW2. After the untimely death of Tally’s father, Capt. Charles Mrazek, USA, Tally’s mother brought two-year-old Tally and her baby sister, Tricia, to Chicago to live with Tally’s grandparents.
Later, when Tally’s mother, then Marjory Mrazek, began dating her dentist, Perry Alexander, six-year-old Tally got straight to the point, telling Dr. Alexander, “If you marry my mama, you can be my daddy.” He took her up on that! He adopted Tally and Tricia after marrying Marjory. Two more siblings were born, Leilani and Perry (Jr.), rounding out the Navy family of six who went on to have many adventures together. Tally would often fondly recount stories involving trips in a Volkswagen bug, camping trips, and bears!
Tally attended Pomona College, studying mathematics and music. There the trajectory of her life changed unexpectedly. Through a meeting she attended at the urging of her sister Tricia, she discovered that Jesus’ death was truly in her place, so that she could have forgiveness of her sin, and that He rose from the dead to declare His victory. When she understood she could become God’s daughter though receiving Him and His offer of forgiveness and new life, she joyfully embraced this reality and all that it meant for her. Tally found great hope in her new understanding of His promise that He would never leave her nor forsake her. Impacted by this new reality, Tally followed the loving guidance of God, including the major realignment of her priorities and post-college plans.
After college Tally spent two years in Columbia, Missouri, involved with campus Christian ministry with CRU. During that time, she met an MU law student, Jim, who went on to become the man she loved and admired more than anyone else in the world.
After their wedding in Virginia, Tally and Jim were stationed at Fort Riley, KS, for four years with the US Army JAGC, and subsequently moved to Jim’s home town, Kansas City. God gave them a daughter and son, and this family of four also had many camping trips, hikes, and canoeing adventures together!
Tally was a natural teacher and poured her heart into preparing her children for life in all aspects including academics, practical skills, and faith in the Creator that she loved so much. She had an amazing capacity to love people she had just met – even the repairmen who came to the house. She wanted them to find the same joy that she had found in Jesus.
In 1997 Tally began to battle with chronic illness greatly limiting her ability to do the things she normally loved to do. Those limitations only enhanced her capacity to inspire so many of us. Even through the worst of times, Tally continued trusting the Lord. She had a joy that was mind-blowing to anyone who met her.
Tally treasured the love of friends who prayed for her and supported her over the years. She took great delight in her husband and her family. She deeply loved her siblings Tricia (Rich), Leilani, and Perry, her six nephews and two nieces, and her cousins. She loved spending time with Jim’s sisters, Sharon and Sally. She dearly loved her children LoriAnne and Madison, and her daughter-in-law Lane. And she adored (and still adores) her four grandchildren Bella, Tenley, Hudson, and Lila. (Tally’s love is not stopped by her move to heaven!)
Tally went to be with the Lord at age 77 on January 11, 2022, after 51 years with Jim by her side. Her mind had grown increasingly confused by the ravaging forces of dementia, but the day before her death she still knew she was in God’s hands, saying to her doctor, “I just pray that the Lord will take me home when it’s His time.”
Tally and Jim were grateful that they could live together at Kingswood Senior Living before her passing on, where they resided in assisted-living under the care and help of a very kind and thoughtful staff, and where they now have many friends.
Graveside services will be held at 12:00 noon on Thursday, January 20, at Mount Washington Cemetery, 614 S. Brookside Ave, Independence, MO 64053.
The Memorial service will be conducted Saturday, January 22, at the church building of Westbrooke Church, the loving church family of Jim and Tally for 35 years. The service will begin at 6:00 PM. The address of Westbrooke Church is 9777 Antioch Rd, Overland Park, KS 66212. Before the service begins, the family plans to be available in the church parking lot between 5:00 and 6:00 PM to greet and receive the arrivals who wish to personally express their condolences with them. There will be no formal receiving procedures in the church building either before or after the service.
The family is requesting that those who attend the memorial service on Saturday will wear a mask while inside the building and take any other reasonable precautions to protect the vulnerable.
Orphans and disadvantaged children were a special concern of Tally’s. Memorial donations may be made to the Global Orphan Project, 3161 Wyandotte Street, Kansas City, MO 64111 (with designation to the One Family Orphanage and School in Haiti), or Grace Missions, a ministry to children in Mali, Africa, 8330 Foster, Overland Park, KS 66212, or any other loving Christian outreach to vulnerable children.
Elizabeth Ann Hansen
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Elizabeth “Liz” Ann (Green) Hansen 1944 - 2022
On the evening of January 12, 2022, Liz passed away after a three year battle with cancer. Liz, 78, was
surrounded by family at Villa St. Francis Catholic Care Center in Olathe, KS.
Liz is preceded in death by her husband, William “Bill” Christopher Hansen II, her sister-in-law Kathy Green, and her father & mother James H. Green and Helen I. (Glenn) Green. Liz was born in Emporia, Kansas on January 7, 1944. She graduated from Bishop Miege High School.
Liz and Bill were married on February 16, 1966 at Guardian Angels Church in Kansas City, MO, and they were married for 54 years until Bill’s death in 2020. Liz is survived by her sons Chris (Melissa) of Overland Park, KS, Brian (Sheila) of Shawnee, KS, Kevin (Pam) of Lexington, TN, and Darin (Kara) of Lenexa, KS. Liz was a proud “Grammy” to Cal, Libby, Emma, Clare, Hannah, Drew, Hank, Jett, and Luke. She is also survived by her siblings, Mary (Jim) Farrar, Joe Green, Dennis (Pat) Green, Carol Czarnecki, and Steve (Kim) Green.
Liz was the epitome of a homemaker. She was famous for her frosted sugar cookies, and her sewing skills led to the creation of countless Halloween costumes, altered hems and reupholstered furniture In addition to raising her four sons, she cared for countless children through her in-home daycare and was lovingly remembered by the families she cared for long after her retirement. She doted on her grandchildren and considered her family to be her life’s accomplishment.
Liz was active throughout her life, enjoying bowling, softball, and indoor soccer into her early 50’s, and she and Bill enjoyed traveling in their retirement. Liz and Bill were long-time members of St. Agnes Catholic Church in Roeland Park, Kansas. Liz’s faith was an important part of her life, sustaining her most especially during the challenges of her final years on this earth.
Liz’s family is eternally grateful to the nurses, doctors and staff at the University of Kansas Cancer Center, Addington Place of Prairie Village, Catholic Community Hospice, and Villa St. Francis for their care and support.
If you will be attending any of the services, please wear a mask. Funeral services will be held at St. Agnes Catholic Church, Roeland Park, KS on Tuesday, January 18, 2022. A rosary will be offered at 8:45 am, visitation will begin at 9:00 and the funeral Mass is at 10:00. Burial is to follow at Resurrection Cemetery, Lenexa, KS. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Agnes Catholic Church in Liz’s memory.
Paula Caruthers
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Paula Caruthers was born on July 31st, 1956 and passed away on December 15th 2021. She was at KC Hospice house surrounded by family. She was born in KCK to Mary Barbara Billups mother and Stanley P. Billups father. Paula delivered the KC Star for many years and her true passion was being a mom not just her own but many nephews and nieces and her children friends. Paula was a role module to many people by not letting her handicap get her down.
She taught a lot of people how a poor person can live like a queen and never miss a meal. Paula Caruthers is proceeded with n death by bother parents, 2 sisters Mary Hamilton, and Pixi Billups. Also three brothers Rick Billups, David Billups, and Daniel Billups. She is survived by 3 daughters Barbara Dillon, Jenifer Caruthers, and Erica Caruthers and two sons Lance Caruthers and Daniel Caruthers. Also one sister Nancy Tibbetts and two brothers Pat Billups and Mark Billups. And so many Grandkids, great grandkids, niece's, and nephews who were more like her own. Paula was loved and will be dearly missed.
Memorial will be January 8th 2022 at 11am following service at 12pm at Abundance Harvest Church, 4830 Shawnee Dr, Kansas City, KS 66106. Lunch will be provided at Roe Community Center 4850 Rosewood Dr, Roeland Park, KS 66205. Family suggest if sending flowers please have them at church by Friday January 7th 2022.
Peter Edwin Shirey
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Peter Edwin Shirey, 75, of Olathe Kansas passed away on December 20, 2021.Peter was born on October 22, 1946 to Frances Louise Shirey and Alfred Edwin Shirey in Little Rock, Arkansas. He was raised in Chicago and graduated from Foreman High School. He graduated at Kansas University with a bachelors in business administration. He enjoyed model railroading, reading and family game nights.
Peter is survived by his wife of 52 years, Carole; his children Joel Shirey (T'nisha) and Sarabeth Hirth (Dillon), as well as his brother George Shirey. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother Troy Shirey. He also leaves behind 2 grandchildren, Xzavier Shirey and Zayn Shirey.
Arthur Richard Moss
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Arthur Richard Moss, Sr, 80, of Horton Kansas passed away on December 18, 2021 in Amberwell Hiawatha Hospital.Arthur was born on September 17, 1941 to Leroy Francois Moss and Lillian Elizabeth (Dankmeyer) Moss in Aniwa, Wisconsin. Arthur was the youngest of 10 children. He is preceded in death by his brothers Gerald Smith, Frederick Smith, John Smith, Robert Moss of Wisconsin and Leroy Moss of Nebraska and sisters Leona (Smith) Popp of Wisconsin and Betty (Moss) Balderas of Arizona. Arthur is survived by sisters Shirley (Moss) Falk and Peggy (Moss) Jost of Wisconsin.
Arthur moved to Colorado in 1959 where he met Viola Paez in September of that same year. They married in January of 1960 and had 4 children. Arthur was widowed after nearly 50 years of marriage in October of 2009.
Arthur is survived by his children, Arthur Jr, Robert (Debra), Emma and Lori. He was blessed with 14 grandchildren, Chasity (Francis), Christopher, Jenna, Indio, Lisa (John), Brian (Marni), Carrie, Michael (Christina), Brittany (Erick), Amanda (Greg), Brandon, Adam (Jessica), Maryah and Shania.
Arthur also had 19 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild as well as many nieces and nephews.
Arthur will be greatly missed. A private family memorial service will be held at a later date.
Paul Henry Meiers
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Paul Henry Meiers, 77, of Overland Park, KS passed away on December 12, 2021 in Merriam, Kansas.
Paul was born in 1944 in Charlotte, North Carolina, son of Robert and Margaret Meiers. His loving family includes his wife of 52 years, Linda, and his children, John Meiers (Jeanine), Sara Hilliard, Mary McBride, and Ben Meiers (Beth); grandchildren Amanda, Nathan, Liam, Abigail, Aedan, Sophie, Zachary, Ciara, Caitlin and Holly; and brothers Phil Meiers (Julie) and George (Carrie).
Joining Norton & Schmidt Consulting Engineers in 1992, Paul was a partner and Principal Engineer.
Paul loved his Catholic faith and led his family to pursue a Christlike life. His faith was the filter of all he did. He passionately pursued his hobbies of woodworking, choir, golf, travel, Tae Kwon Do and family game nights and enjoying his grandchildren’s activities. He was a vibrant character who lived life “loudly.”
Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, December 27, at Holy Cross Catholic Church, 8311 West 93rd , Overland Park, KS. Visitation from 9:30 – 10:30 am, Rosary at 10:30am followed by the Mass.
Memorial contributions can be made in Paul’s name to Knights of Columbus Council # 11534 at Holy Cross Catholic Church.
Michael (Doc) Shatto
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Michael (Doc) David Shatto
Oct 30, 1951 - Dec 17 2021
Mike (Doc) Shatto passed away in Olathe, Kansas on Friday Dec 17, 2021.
Mike worked for General Motors for thirty years. He retired and moved to Arizona for 15 years.
Mike was deeply committed to the First Tee Program at Sunflower Hills Golf Course.
He is survived by his wife, Charlotte, and sons Paul (Jennifer) and Brian; his brothers Frank, John (Eva), Alan (Margie) Jim. Sister in-law Denise.
He also leaves behind grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and many friends that love him.
He was preceded in death by his parents and brother’s Benny Shatto and John Lane
Friends and family are invited to a Celebration of Life on Dec 28th, 2021 from 6pm-8pm at Kansas City Funeral Directors Inc. 4880 Shawnee Drive.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the First Tee Program.
https://firstteekc.org/donate/
Ronald Van Loenen
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Ronald Van Loenen, 81, of Kansas City, Kansas, passed away on December 14, 2021 following a battle with pancreatic cancer.
Ron was born on October 15, 1940 in Norton, Kansas to W.J. and Margaret Van Loenen. The family moved to Goodland, Kansas in 1942 where Ron graduated from Goodland High School in 1958. After graduation Ron began working at the Goodland Daily News. Ron joined the United States Army and proudly served from 1963 through 1966.
Following his service in the Army, Ron returned to Goodland and his job at the newspaper. Her retired from the Goodland Daily News in 2006, after more than 50 years of dedicated service.
On June 5, 1971 Ron was united in marriage to Linda at the Garden City Church of the Nazarene. Throughout the marriage, Ron and Linda faithfully served the Goodland Church of the Nazarene. After moving to Kansas City Ron and Linda joined the Westside Church of the Nazarene in Olathe.
Ron is survived by his wife of 50 years, Linda; children, Michael and his wife Stacie of Pearland, TX, and Steven of Kansas City, KS. His grandchildren are Scarlett, Andrew, Bridget, Nathan, and Graham; and his siblings Connie Van Loenen of Garden City, KS, Karen and Neal Hawks of Tucson, AZ, and Darrell and Barb Van Loenen of Hudson, WI. He preceded in death by his sister Janet Smith.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be left at the Derby Community Foundation to the Re’Ana Mekaeil Memorial Scholarship Fund.
A memorial service will be held at the Westside Church of the Nazarene, 1700 W. Santa Fe, Olathe, KS, 66061 on Saturday, January 15, 2022. Family visitation will begin at 4:30 followed by the service at 5:00 pm.
James W Lauver
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James W Lauver passed peacefully on December 2, 2021, at St. Joseph’s Medical Center. He is survived by his sister Alice Wood, his niece Crystal Romines and her two children, as well as his girlfriend Ingy. He was preceded in death by his parents James E and Dorothy Lauver. James was a Vietnam Vet. He loved Ingy, the Chiefs, old cowboy movies, and laughing with his friends at Sunflower Apartments in Merriam. He will be greatly missed.
