Antonio Viveros
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ANTONIO "TONY" VIVEROS
Funeral Mass, 11 am with visitation from 9 am to 10:45 am and rosary at 10:45 am, December 13, 2018 at Cure of Ars Church, 9403 Mission Road, Leawood, KS. Burial to follow at Resurrection Cemetery, Lenexa, KS
Antonio “Tony” Viveros was born on December 15, 1924, in Kansas City, Kansas to Jose and Natividad Viveros where he lived until his early teens.
He was the middle of five siblings: brother, Jose (preceded him in death), sister Sor Aurora (preceded him in death), brother Octavio and sister Celia.
After the death of his father in 1935, his mother thought it would be best for her family to return to her home in Mexico where he lived until returning to the United States in the early 1950’s.
While in Mexico he met and married Guadalupe Suarez (preceded him in death). They had four children. Jose Antonio (preceded him in death) and three daughters: Lucia, Marta and Elizabeth.
In Mexico, Tony worked for the Post Office and then for a Lumber Mill transporting materials.
After returning to Kansas he worked for a packing house for many years and then in 1967 he joined Sear’s Roebuck & Company located at 95th & Metcalf where he worked until his retirement.
In 1969, he married Mercedes Perez (proceeded him in death). He became a stepfather to her children, son Armando Perez Sr., daughters: Margarita Perez (preceded him in death) and Consuelo.
Together, Tony and Mercedes opened and ran a Beauty Salon for many years until Mercedes’s retirement.
He had a great sense of humor, loved to dance and travel. Tony was a devout Catholic who loved to share what it meant to be a Catholic with those he met. He loved going to Mass, praying the Rosary and all the Sacraments.
Tony was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, son and friend. He loved all those that he knew and those that knew him loved him.
He went to be with his Lord on December 7, 2018.
He leaves to cherish his memories: his daughter , Consuelo “Connie”Gibson, stepson Armando Perez, Sr. (Mary), daughters: Lucia Monroy (Felipe), Marta Garduno (Carlos) and Elizabeth Viveros Suarez, twelve grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.
Lyle Doyle, Jr.
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Lyle Doyle, Jr., 61, passed away on Sunday, December 2, 2018. Lyle was born and raised in Iola, KS. Son of Lyle Doyle, Sr. and Patricia Doyle, he is survived by his wife, Mary Jo (Macek) Doyle, and two children, Bethany and Brittney. He graduated from the University of Kansas in 1980 and worked in retail management.
Services will be held Saturday, December 8, at Good Shepherd Catholic Church, Shawnee, KS. Visitation is at 12 noon and Mass at 1:00 p.m. Interment is Monday, December 10th, at Resurrection Cemetery, Lenexa, KS, at 9:00 a.m. Lyle was known for his positive spirit. He remained strong and brave, despite his declining health. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the education fund for the children.
James Franklin White
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James Franklin "Frank" White
James Franklin "Frank" White, age 68 of Kansas City, KS died November 20, 2018. Funeral service will be at 10:30 AM, Tuesday, November 27, 2018 at Faith Temple Family Worship Center, 3340 SW County Line Road, Kansas City, KS 66106. Visitation will start at 10:00 AM until service time. Burial will be at 1:00 PM at Waverly Cemetery in Waverly, Kansas.
Frank was born august 20, 1950 in Emporia, KS, the second of seven children born to Warren and Joan (Rudolph) White. He graduated from Melvern High School in 1968. He later earned an Associates degree in applied sciences through Fort Scott Community College.
He retired from the Unified Government of Wyandotte County and Kansas City after 24 years. He held several small jobs; some of his favorites were working for Aramark, cooking breakfast for the Kansas City Chiefs and driving a school bus for middle school and high school students in Kansas City.
Frank was active in his community and enjoyed a number of hobbies. He enjoyed cooking for the Glory Barn at his church, Faith Temple Family Worship Center. He was an active member of the Christian Motorcycle Association. He enjoyed cooking, jigsaw puzzles and spending time with his family. Frank recently celebrated 36 years of sobriety, during which he helped many others on their way to sobriety as well.
Frank was preceded in death by his father, Warren White, and one son that died in infancy.
Survivors include his wife, Sandra Sue White Kansas City, KS, son Jamie White of Kansas City, KS, daughter Jennifer Conner of Las Vegas, NV, daughter Justina White of Olathe, KS, son Jordan (Katie) White of Elizabeth, CO, step-son Ken Snyder of Kansas City, KS, step-daughter Carla Snyder of Kansas City, KS, several grandchildren and great grandchildren, his mother, Joan White of Waverly, KS, his sister, Irene (Ron) Perry of Branson, MO, brother Duane White of Waverly, KS, brother Cletus (Tammy) White of Waverly, KS, sister Marie (Brad) Rogers of Emporia, KS, brother Jeff (Gayle) White of Paola, KS, sister Diane (Kevin) Hendon of Scottsdale, AZ, and many nieces and nephews, other family members, and too many friends to name.
Nancy Marie Tally
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NANCY MARIE (O'SULLIVAN) TALLY
Nancy Marie (O’Sullivan) Tally 71, passed away on November 11, 2018 at Meadowbrook Rehabilitation Center in Gardner, KS surrounded by family and friends. Nancy had been a nurse at Meadowbrook for nearly thirteen years, where she gained co-workers that became family, which signified her desire to return spending her final days to be surrounded by exceptional love and care. Nancy spent the majority of her life anticipating her next adventure, as she spent a great time traveling and following the free-spirit within her. Nancy had a feisty personality and a contagious laugh that lit up every room, casting smiles all around her. Nancy loved to tell stories of her travels including Hawaii which was her most favorite destination on earth, and sharing her great passions for multiple causes that were dear to her heart. Nancy's greatest life adventure was having her daughter, Kim. Nancy’s love for her daughter was felt by all and she was
eternally grateful their paths crossed allowing them to spend the last couple of years together loving and laughing with each other. The family has great memories of her, too many to note but a couple included the traditional family poker games and her incredible massages that were requested by many, as one of her life adventures had included her being a massage therapist. Nancy was preceded in death by her mother & step father, Laura Margaret & Eddie Atkins, her father Jack O’Sullivan, her sister Diane (O’Sullivan) Flores. Nancy is survived by her daughter Kim Zillner, brother Tim (Kristi) Atkins, brother in law Jack (Diane) Flores, one niece Jamie Derleth, three nephews Mike (Theresa) McClafferty, Sean Atkins, Brady Atkins, three great nephews Cody (Lindsey) McClafferty, Alex McClafferty, Jackson Hocker, two great nieces Miranda (Matt) Tamburello, Katie McClafferty and two great great nieces Jaidyn & Stella Tamburello, and many more family and friends. A celebration of life will be held December 2, from 2-6 pm at Austin’s Bar & Grill, 245 N Moonlight Rd Gardner, KS 66030
Willard "Rex" Rexroat
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Willard Rexroat
Willard “Rex” Rexroat died peacefully in Kansas City on October 30th 2018 at the age of 96, from complications following his battle with Alzheimer’s disease.
Rex is survived by his son, Mark Rexroat (wife Marcia); daughter, Joy Rexroat, DVM; and grandchildren, Samuel Rexroat (Denver CO), Grace Rexroat (Houston TX) and Brittany Paddock. Rex was preceded in death by his wife of 49 years, Joan B.-Rexroat, and son, Jack Rexroat. (All Kansas City, unless otherwise noted.)
Rex was born in Olney, Illinois, to Britton & Velma Rexroat, on their family farm. He went to live with his Aunt Lelah and Uncle Royale Montgomery, in Topeka Kansas as a teenager. While living there, Rex graduated from Topeka high school and Washburn University, where he earned his BS in Accounting & Economics.
Rex enlisted in the Navy as a young adult and was ultimately commissioned as Lieutenant Commander Willard E. Rexroat. He served in active duty in both World War II and the Korean War. Following his second separation from active military duty for a combined total of 11 years, he served another 25 years in the U.S. Naval Reserve. His military service included duty on the USS Woodson (DE-359) with tours to the Galápagos Islands, Bora Bora, New Guinea, and the Philippines.
After his years in the Navy, Rex had a long career in accounting and mortgage banking at such firms as Brelsford, Gifford and Hardesty CPA, Farmland Industries, The Fleming Company, retiring from Commerce Bank of Kansas City.
On a personal note, Rex was an avid outdoorsman. He took his family (and sometimes neighbors) on extended camping trips and summer vacations ranging from Missouri to Colorado, New Mexico and California. Family activities on camping trips included hiking, fishing, boating, and horseback riding. Our outdoor activities expanded into the Boy Scouts of America where Rex became a troop leader and supported Jack and Mark in their scouting experience. Rex was also an entrepreneur. Besides his day-job in mortgage banking, he was a private tax preparer for small businesses and an independent real estate developer of vacation homes in Lake of the Ozarks.
A small, private graveside service was held by his immediate family on November 5th at Resurrection Catholic Cemetery, at West 83rd St & Quivira Rd, Lenexa, KS. Rex received Military Funeral Honors from US Navy servicemen who played taps and presented a commemorative U.S. flag to his family. Rex was interred alongside his wife, Joan.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations to: * Navy Marine Corps Relief Society; http://www.nmcrs.org/, 875 North Randolph Street, Suite 225, Arlington, VA 22203, tel: 800-654-8364 * Alzheimer’s Association; https://alz.org/; 225 N. Michigan Ave. Floor 17 Chicago, IL 60601; tel: 800-272-3900
The family would like to thank the caregivers and staff of Garden Terrace of Overland Park (Alzheimer’s & Dementia Care Center) for their dedication and care of Rex in his final days.
Thank you to all our friends and extended family for your prayers and support during this time. Warm regards, Mark, Joy, and Marcia.
Jesse Valdez
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JESSE VALDEZ
Jesse Valdez passed away on October 24, 2018, in Olathe, Kansas at the age of 80.
Jesse is survived by his sons Ed (Angie), Jesse II, brother Eladio Jr. (Toni), and grandchildren Carynn, Krista, Jesse III, and Max as well as many nephews and nieces all of Kansas City. He was preceded in death by his wife Cecilia; sisters Lucy Valdez and Angie Oropeza and brothers David and Joe also of Kansas City. 
Jesse was born in the Argentine area of Kansas City, Kansas, to Luz and Eladio Valdez. He graduated from Argentine High School and later graduated from Kansas City Kansas Community College earning an Associate’s of Arts degree in Business. In 1954, Jesse began working in the grocery store business for Milgram’s and was promoted to Store Manager in 1970. He finally retired after a fulfilling 46 year career of management in grocery business.
He married the love of his life, Cecilia Zuniga, and together they raised their family in Kansas City, Kansas before moving to Merriam, Kansas.
Jesse served with the Missouri Army National Guard from 1960 to 1966. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus from 2000 till his death and earned his 4th Degree in 2001 and later was a Faithful Navigator. He was a member of Good Shepherd Catholic Church in Shawnee, Kansas since 1975, a member of the Mission Optimist Club and a member of the Mission Chamber of Commerce from 1970 to 1975.
Jesse gained so much joy from attending his sons and grandson’s sporting events and enjoyed watching his granddaughters participate in dance and cheer. He stayed busy taking pictures of every event he attended and always cheered on the Royals, Chiefs, and Kings. For the past nine winters, you could find him on the beach in Mexico where he enjoyed the cool ocean breeze, the hot sun, and making memories with the people he loved. He cherished family time where the Mexican food was always hot, the drinks were always cold, and the Mexican music never stopped.
Jesse never met a stranger, was dependable, and a hard worker. He was proud to be Mexican. He was proud to be American.
Celebration of Life, November 1st, 2018 at Merriam Community Center, 5701 Merriam Drive, Merriam, KS 66203. Visitation 5:00-7:30 pm with Rosary at 7:30. There will be a memorial mass, Friday, November 2nd starting at 10:00 am with visitation at 9, Good Shepherd Catholic Church, 12800 W. 75th St., Shawnee, KS 66216.
Tasha Lynn Powell
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Tasha Lynn Powell
On Saturday October 13, 2018 Tasha Lynn Powell 51, of Carthage, Mo passed away at KU Medical Center, surrounded by family.
Tasha was born April 18 1967 in Tulsa, Ok. She lived in Pittsburg, Ks where she attended Pittsburg high and settled down to be a homemaker. She is proceeded in death by her father Thomas Powell and brother Claude Rick Frame.
She is survived by her parents Bill and Linda Wilkinson of Scammon, Ks. Her daughters Lynsey Rhuems of Carthage, Mo and Laney Powell of Weir, Ks. Her granddaughters Landry and Madison Rhuems of Carthage, Mo and Jocelyn Rickman of Weir, Ks. Her siblings Larry and Cheryl Matkin of Andover, Ks and Chad Powell of Pittsburg, Ks. And many nieces and nephews.
Tasha was loved by many and will always carry a special place in our hearts. She was very outgoing and she never knew a stranger and she always had a way of making you laugh.
There will be a private family memorial celebrating her life.
James Leonard Clark
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James Leonard Clark
James Leonard Clark, 72, of Independence, MO passed away on October 17, 2018. Services are being planned and we will let you know as soon as everything is confirmed.
James had a great sense of humor and loved spending time with his family. He was an amazing Father & Grandfather; and enjoyed nothing more than spending time with all his grandchildren and great grandchildren. James could be ornery and stubborn at times, and feisty when necessary. He loved going and playing pool or games on his tablet. James was an avid CB operator and went by the handle “JC”.
James was preceded in death by his wife, Constance Sue Clark and son, Michael Shane Weiner. He is survived by his children, Cheryl Clark-Mcfadden, Jamie Clark and his wife Karla Smith, Joseph Clark, and Jacqueline Clark; 11 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren, and many more family and friends.
Jerry Lee "Doc" Fultz
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Jerry Lee “Doc” Fultz
Jerry Lee “Doc” Fultz, 74, of Gardner, Kansas passed away on October 12, 2018 at Olathe Medical Center in Olathe, Kansas. Memorial service Friday, at 2 PM on October 19, 2018 at Grace Baptist Church, 650 E. Madison, Gardner, KS 66030.
Doc was born on March 24, 1944 at Paola Hospital in Paola, Kansas to Guy & Amy Fultz. He grew up in Osawatomie, KS and graduated from Osawatomie High School in 1962. Doc served in the United States Navy for 4 years and was stationed in Guam during the Vietnam War. Doc married his first wife, Barbara Bernhardt in 1977. She preceded him in death. He later married Gail Rutledge in 1999. For many years Doc worked in HVAC and refrigeration for the Wendy’s International Corporation.
Doc was a loving man who was always willing to help anyone in need. He was known to have such a great attitude always having a smile on his face no matter what life threw at him. He would do anything he could to cheer someone up making everyone laugh whenever he could. He was witty to a fault and was so funny. He loved joking with whoever was around and had such an easy going laid back attitude. Doc’s presence always had a very calming effect on the people around him. He was also known to have quite the sweet tooth - ok a huge sweet tooth. He loved his M & M’s and making cakes or any sweet treats! Doc loved watching Survivor and Dancing With The Stars but really he just loved life. He loved being around his family and his friends.
Doc was preceded in death by his parents, Guy Roosevelt & Amy Louise Fultz; brothers, Bill & Larry Fultz; and wife, Barbara Fultz. He is survived by wife, Gail Fultz; daughter, Kayci Fultz; step-daughter, Darie Crim; step-son, Shawn Rutledge; son-in-law, Alex Predo; brother, Mike Fultz; grandchildren: Traven Rutledge, Saviah Rutledge, and Xavier Predo; and many more nieces, nephews, family, and friends.
Doc will be dearly missed by all but never forgotten.
