Reverend Louis Anthony Serio
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Lou Serio, slipped peacefully into the next phase of his journey, as he died, on April 26, 2022, at Nottingham Health and Rehab in Olathe, KS.
Lou was born to Jean and Louis Serio in 1962, and was the oldest of three siblings. He is survived by his mother, his sister Karen and her husband Leon, and his brother Steven and his daughters: Nicole and her fiancé Felix, and Allyson, and her husband John and their daughters Layla and Lorelei. Lou was pre-deceased by his father and sister-in-law Karen.
Lou was previously married to Tracy Serio (FKA Tracy Diesi and AKA Tracy Maheux) in 1987. The two divorced after nineteen years. There were two children born from the union: Evan Serio and Dylan Serio. Dylan pre-deceased his father.
Lou was married to his best friend and life partner, Kim Serio, in 2007. Lou was the loving stepfather of William Lee, and father-in-law of Jeong Lee. Lou loved his role in this thoroughly blended family as father to Christina Gallo and as grandfather of five-year-old Emilyn Gallo.
Rev. Serio was an ordained minister in the United Church of Christ (UCC) and held special standing as a minister authorized for chaplaincy at the Kansas Oklahoma region of the UCC. He was a Board-Certified Chaplain with the Association of Professional Chaplains (APC) and an ACPE Certified Clinical Pastoral Educator, (National Faculty) since 2016. Most recently, Rev. Serio served as Director of Pastoral Education at Saint Luke’s Health System in Kansas City, MO. Prior to that, Lou was one of three System Office Directors of Spiritual Care at Trinity Health in Livonia, MI, responsible for The East Coast Spiritual Care departments for TH. As such, Lou was also a National Mission Leader with TH.
The family are active members of the Colonial Church UCC in Prairie Village, KS.
Lou earned a BA in history from UMASS in 1984 and a Juris Doctorate (JD) degree from Western New England University in 1987 and a Master of Divinity (MDiv) from Andover Newton Theological school in 2006.
In 2020, Lou earned a Certificate in Management and Leadership of Spiritual Care at Rush University, Chicago, IL. In 2019, he earned a Certificate in Gemba Academy’s Lean Management Program (Green Belt).
For the past twenty-three years, Lou has been an Adjunct Professor at Bristol Community College in Fall River, MA, leading courses in Ethics and Intro to Philosophy, Public Speaking, World Religions, Coping with Life and Death. Lou also taught at Smith College, Northampton, MA in the Post Graduate degree program in Palliative care.
A memorial service will be held at 5:30 PM on May 18th at Colonial Church UCC located at 7309 Mission Road, Prairie Village, KS, 66208 with a gathering /meal and Collation followed by rocket display and fireworks.
Donations are welcome and can be sent to Colonial Church UCC at 7309 Mission Road, Prairie Village, KS 66208.
James Edward Lepper
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To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord. We are confident that Jim is home with the Lord now, with no more pain or sickness. In 1949, Jim was born in Port Townsend, Washington to Judson and Darlene Lepper. His father was in the Army and Jim spent his young years traveling with his family. They were stationed in Georgia, Missouri, Washington, Kansas, and twice in Germany at both Bad-Kitzingen and Stuttgart.
In 1958, Jim was featured on the cover of Life magazine with Elvis Presley. The Lepper family and Elvis were both traveling to Germany on the USS Randall when a photographer captured Elvis waving from the ship with a soldier holding up young Jim next to him.
Jim attended Ludwigsburg American High School while in Germany, and graduated from Waynesville Senior High in 1967. After high school, Jim followed his father and older brother, John Lepper, into the military where he served for six years in the Army National Guard beginning in 1968. A few years later, Jim married the love of his life, Linda Gomez in Kansas City, MO. Jim and Linda celebrated 50 years of marriage this year.
In May of 1972, Jim joined the KCMO Fire Department. He was with the department for 30 years as a Driver and then a Fire Captain. He had many great passions and supported many ministries through the years, especially City Union Mission, Pre-Born, and Operation Mobilization. He was a strong supporter of pro-life work and taught his children about the sanctity of life.
In 2019 Jim received a kidney transplant which was an answer to many years of prayer. In February, Jim was diagnosed with cancer and knew that his time on earth was short. God has been so good and gracious to us during all of this, and we are thankful for the extra time we had with him.
We know that everyone has sinned and fallen short of the glory of God. And Jim believed in God's son, Jesus Christ for eternal Salvation and forgiveness of sins. We all have eternal souls and have the choice to be forever with God or forever separated from God. We are thankful that Jim has left behind a legacy for the Lord.
Jim and Linda were blessed with five children. Bonnie (Brian) Mentel, Kayah (Jeremy) Scofield, Shaylin Lepper, Dan (Laura) Clark, and Melanie (Kevin) Manning. He loved his children and their families more than anything else in the world. He was preceded in death by his third daughter, Shaylin, who died in a snowmobile accident on January 4, 2003, when she was 21. He delighted in his grandchildren: Ben, Beau, Josiah, Carter, Wesley, Brooks, Joey, Jack, Chase, and finally his granddaughter, Vanessa. He is also survived by his older brother, John (Dee Dee) Lepper, and his younger sister, Joanne (Doug) Turner and their families.
Jim had many passions and interests in his life. He loved to read and talk about the Bible, as well as pray with anyone who needed it. He volunteered with special-needs ministries and was involved with the Golden Retriever Club. He liked taking walks and chatting with neighbors, boat rides on the lake, and fishing with his grandsons and watching their sporting events. His favorite activity was always gathering together with his family. His goal was to get everyone to read one of the gospels: Matthew, Mark, Luke, or John.
He was the building block of our family, a real-life hero, and a man of God. He traveled 72 times around the sun, and now he is with Christ for eternity.
Please join us in celebrating Jim’s life at Westbrooke Church, on Thursday, May 19 at 4:30 p.m.
9777 Antioch Rd, Overland Park, KS 66212. Casual Dress. Jim had a heart for spreading the Gospel, please consider making a donation to Missions at Lenexa Baptist Church or Westbrooke Church.
James Anthony "Tony" Penner
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James Anthony “Tony” Penner, born 1960 in Kansas City Kansas, passed on May 8th. He was at home and surrounded by family.
Tony spent 28 years working for Johnson Construction company setting and maintaining telephone poles and cables. Tony enjoyed fishing and some of his prize catches still hang on the wall. He was an avid NASCAR fan and spent many Sunday afternoons watching races on TV and barbequing or smoking a brisket for dinner. He loved to laugh and enjoy life, often quoting some of his favorite Saturday Night Live skits. His family remembers him as a jack of all trades. Tony could build or fix anything you needed. He was a family man who loved and was immensely proud of his wife, children and grandchildren. His daughters have fond memories of Tony teaching them; and later their children, how to shoot a BB gun. He was generous with his love and affection.
Tony is preceded in death by his parents Ernst and Shirley Penner of Newton, KS. Tony is survived by his wife Tammy; three daughters and sons in law, Nicole and Bryce Alderson, Danielle and Brady Schleicher, and Baylee and Jayson Dunn. As well as eight grandchildren; Lillian, Madilyn, Landon, Mason, Cortland, Everly, Asher and Jameson.
Memorial services will be held Thursday, May 12th at 10:30am at Open Door Baptist Church, 3033 N 103rd Terrace, Kansas City, KS 66109. In lieu of flowers, donations to assist in payment of medical and funeral expenses are being accepted. Monies can be sent to Tammy Penner via Venmo @tonypennerdonations or via check to her home address.
Dorothy L. Witham
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Dorothy L. Witham, 79, of Kansas City, Kansas softly slipped her mortal bonds in the evening of May 2nd, 2022. Dorothy was the youngest of four and the last surviving child of DL and Juna Arnold. She was born in Hope, Arkansas December 1942 to a share-cropping family which eventually moved to the Kansas City area in 1958. Her first summer job was at the age of 16 as an elevator operator for the University of Kansas Medical Center. Dorothy graduated from Wyandotte High School in 1960, married and had the first of five children by age 20. She always enjoyed working with numbers naturally gravitating towards work in various office clerk and accounting settings. While single handedly raising those five kids and attending night classes, she was able to earn her certificate of bookkeeping from Rockhurst College. Her work knowledge and experience grew doing accounts payable for a bulk materials supplier and then becoming a one person office for a start up trucking company. Eventually she was hired on with Sprint Corp, becoming a key member of the asset management department. Retiring at 67 she enjoyed travelling, reading, and crochet. She was enamored with “antiquing” and avidly collected glass, in both tableware and art forms.
With her passing she is now reunited with her parents, her brother David (Bud) Arnold, sisters Mary and Margaret Bryant, son Edward Moore and husband James Witham. It must also be noted that she is also once again enjoying the company of her two dogs, Patches (Dalmatian) and Heidi (Schnoodle) . Both of which were generally acknowledged as her “favorite” children.
Dorothy leaves behind four surviving children Donna Preston of Osawatomie, Kansas, Christopher Moore, of Kansas City, Missouri, Michael Moore of Edwardsville, Kansas, and Rebecca Kuder of LaCygne, Kansas. Eleven grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.
A Celebration of Life is being held at one of her favorite places, the natural beauty of Wyandotte County Lake, on Sunday, May 15th, 2022 from 2pm – 5pm at shelter #1. All are welcome to attend.
Being a mother is easy, but being a mom requires incredible strength, patience and unwavering love. Mom, you had all of that and much, much more. We will always love you.
Michael Vaughn Floersch
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Michael Vaughn Floersch, 28, of Osawatomie, Kansas, passed away on April 25, 2022, in his apartment in Olathe, Kansas.
On March 21, 1994, Michael was born to James and Sandy Floersch of Eudora, Kansas. He attended grade school up to the 6th grade in Baldwin City. The family later moved to Osawatomie, Kansas, where he was a student at the Junior High School until he sustained a traumatic knee injury. Michael completed junior high and high school through the K-12 Kansas online education program. After graduation, he attended Johnson County Community College and earned a certificate in Welding. Michael worked many jobs, but he recently worked for the Paola school district, Lake Mary, and Fire Door Solutions.
Michael is preceded in death by his grandmother Ruby Lavon Sims, his father James (Jim) Floersch, grandfather Matt Floersch, step-grandfather Don Toothman, stepsister Sabrina Wrisinger, grandmother Jean Floersch, infant brother Matthew Floersch, and great grandparents Emmet and Mary McGrath.
Michael is survived by his mother, Sandy Toothman; step-father Ron Toothman; two sisters: Angela Smith and Jennifer Floersch; three brothers: Nathan Floersch, Robert Floersch, and James Floersch; two nephews; Clay Smith and Mason Floersch; one niece: Samantha Floersch; uncles: Robert Sims and Matt Floersch; aunts: Bernice Altenhofen, Francie Falk, Jeanie Frank, and Janice McPherson; cousins: Tony Altenhofen, Lisa Fewins, Jason Altenhofen, Josh Falk, Jeffery Falk, Steven Falk, Julie Floersch, Emily Frank, Ann Marie McPherson, Matthew McPherson, Gilbert McPherson, Margaret McPherson, John Paul McPherson, and Michael McPherson; step-grandmother: Roberta Toothman; and step-sisters: Angel Anderson, Stephanie Annis, and Wendy Wrisinger.
Michael had a lifelong bond with his friends Ben Cole, Austin Cregg, Eli Buckley, Chris Jones, and Kacy Gonzales. Pat Sloan and Patsy Cole were like second parents to Michael, and he loved them dearly. Recently Michael had met a wonderful young lady named Ivory Derr and had just proposed marriage to her.
The one love that was always a constant in Michael's life was his dog, Jade. There wasn't a moment that she was not by his side. She will forever be "his girl."
Michael enjoyed gaming with his brothers and close friends, spending time with Jade, hunting, fishing, riding motorcycles, music, and being in nature. He was always patriotic and loved some good sports and political banter. Michael was a huge Chiefs fan and would proudly sport his Chiefs gear and anything red, white, and blue.
Sadly, Michael's life was cut short. He would have hated the idea of having a funeral, so we will be holding a Celebration of his Life:
Saturday, May 14, 2022: 11 am to 2 pm
The Whistle Stop Café in Osawatomie
901 6th Street, Osawatomie, KS
To us his name will ever be
The key that unlocks memory
Of a dear Son gone, but cherished yet
A beloved face, we'll never forget
Warren G. Moses
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WARREN G. MOSES
Warren died peacefully at home surrounded by his loving
family on April 22, 2022.
He was born in Clinton, Iowa on February 15th. 1935. He is survived by his wife Cherie, of the home and his children, John, Jenifer and Charles Moses, brother Cliff Moses. He was predeceased by his son Douglas. Warren’s grandchildren include, Zach, Matthew, Katie, Bailey and Brayden.
Warren served in the Army and was the former Director of Procurement for the General Service Administration. Warren loved the outdoors, fishing, boating and scuba diving. He also loved cooking for family and friends. He loved to entertain and would captivate the room with his laughter and stories.
A funeral Mass will be held on Friday, May 13, at 11:00a.m. followed by reception at Cure of Ars, 9401 Mission Road, Leawood, Kansas 66206. The family wishes to express their thanks to the Advanced Hospice Team and the endless care given by Anita Finney.
Jill Elaine Sexton
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Jill Elaine Sexton, 57, of Lake Winnebago, MO, passed away on April 24, 2022. She joins her late husband, Brian Sexton, in eternal rest.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Mary Janet Thomsen (Woodcock); her father, John Thomsen; and her husband and best friend, Brian Sexton; all from the Kansas City area.
Jill leaves behind two sons: Aaron Sexton and his wife, Emma Sexton, as well as, Vincent Sexton, all of Lake Winnebago, Missouri. Other family: Betsy Sexton, Lori Markham and her husband, David Markham, Gabby Markham, Jackson Markham and his fiance, Madison Couts, Tanner Markham, Olivia Markham, and many more friends.
Jill was a nurse and worked in many different specialties, from dialysis to allergy to research. Jill also loved caring for her dogs, especially Trevor, Winston, and Ruby. In her adult life, she brought more than 14 dogs into her home, volunteered, and donated to Wayside Waifs in KCMO. But more than anything, she loved spending time with her husband, Brian, on their boat on Lake Winnebago. She will be greatly missed by all that knew her.
Services are being planned for a later date and will be announced when finalized. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Jill’s name to Wayside Waifs, 3901 Martha Truman Rd, Kansas City, MO 64137
Reverend Louis Anthony Serio
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Lou Serio, slipped peacefully into the next phase of his journey, as he died, on April 26, 2022, at Nottingham Health and Rehab in Olathe, KS.
Lou was born to Jean and Louis Serio in 1962, and was the oldest of three siblings. He is survived by his mother, his sister Karen and her husband Leon, and his brother Steven and his daughters: Nicole and her fiancé Felix, and Allyson, and her husband John and their daughters Layla and Lorelei. Lou was pre-deceased by his father and sister-in-law Karen.
Lou was previously married to Tracy Serio (FKA Tracy Diesi and AKA Tracy Maheux) in 1987. The two divorced after nineteen years. There were two children born from the union: Evan Serio and Dylan Serio. Dylan pre-deceased his father.
Lou was married to his best friend and life partner, Kim Serio, in 2007. Lou was the loving stepfather of William Lee, and father-in-law of Jeong Lee. Lou loved his role in this thoroughly blended family as father to Christina Gallo and as grandfather of five-year-old Emilyn Gallo.
Rev. Serio was an ordained minister in the United Church of Christ (UCC) and held special standing as a minister authorized for chaplaincy at the Kansas Oklahoma region of the UCC. He was a Board-Certified Chaplain with the Association of Professional Chaplains (APC) and an ACPE Certified Clinical Pastoral Educator, (National Faculty) since 2016. Most recently, Rev. Serio served as Director of Pastoral Education at Saint Luke’s Health System in Kansas City, MO. Prior to that, Lou was one of three System Office Directors of Spiritual Care at Trinity Health in Livonia, MI, responsible for The East Coast Spiritual Care departments for TH. As such, Lou was also a National Mission Leader with TH.
The family are active members of the Colonial Church UCC in Prairie Village, KS.
Lou earned a BA in history from UMASS in 1984 and a Juris Doctorate (JD) degree from Western New England University in 1987 and a Master of Divinity (MDiv) from Andover Newton Theological school in 2006.
In 2020, Lou earned a Certificate in Management and Leadership of Spiritual Care at Rush University, Chicago, IL. In 2019, he earned a Certificate in Gemba Academy’s Lean Management Program (Green Belt).
For the past twenty-three years, Lou has been an Adjunct Professor at Bristol Community College in Fall River, MA, leading courses in Ethics and Intro to Philosophy, Public Speaking, World Religions, Coping with Life and Death. Lou also taught at Smith College, Northampton, MA in the Post Graduate degree program in Palliative care.
A wake ceremony will be held on May 3rd at 5:00pm – 7:00pm at Faith Alive Fellowship, 4830 Shawnee Drive, Kansas City, Kansas. Flowers can be sent to the funeral home at 4880 Shawnee Drive, Kansas City, KS 66106. This service will be live streamed on Facebook for those who are unable to attend.
On a later date and time TBD, the funeral will be held at Colonial Church UCC located at 7309 Mission Road, Prairie Village, KS, 66208 with a gathering /meal and Collation followed by rocket display and fireworks.
Donations are welcome and can be sent to Colonial Church UCC at 7309 Mission Road, Prairie Village, KS 66208.
Cleo Therrien
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Cleo Therrien, 91, born in 1930 in Hunlock Creek, PA., died April 22, 2022 in Edwardsville, KS.
She worked for Metropolitan Life Insurance for over 20 years and retired. Worked as a volunteer at Texas Preforming Arts for several years following making several lifelong freinds which enriched her life.
She was preceded in death by mother, Adria Pearl Cragle , father, Paul Cragle; sisters: Elva Louise Belles, Harriet Belles, Lorraine Belles; and husband, Gerard R Therrien.
Surviving children Gary P Therrien, James J Therrien, Sara J Therrien, Keith E Therrien. With several precious grandchildren and great grandchildren which she loved and adored.
Services are being planned for a later date and will be announced when finalized.
