Claire Leitnaker Tamblyn
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CLAIRE LEITNAKER TAMBLYN
Claire Leitnaker Tamblyn died Thursday, November 07 2019. Born in Culver, Indiana on July 19th, 1923, the oldest of 3 Leitnaker children.
Claire was a member of Alpha Chi Omega while attending Baker University, from which she graduated with a degree in English. And you always had to watch your English around her because she would correct anyone when necessary. (Her grandchildren addressed her as ‘Grammer.’) She was an extraordinary woman that was good at anything she tried. She loved cooking, golf, singing in the Colonial Church choir, bridge, birdwatching, collecting art, and ‘R&R’ at the lake with her girlfriends. She graduated from KU Med School in 1951 with her M.D. in a time when it was unheard of for women to go into medicine. It was so rare in fact, that in 1958 she appeared on the TV show ‘What’s My Line?” You can watch that here-- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N1OHqjM4BS8
She spent her career working long hours at Research Hospital as an anesthesiologist, but wasn’t too busy to take her children out of school to see movies like Fantasia or 2001. Mom spent her last years with the fine people at Bickford in Mission in the Memory Care Unit.
Preceded in death by husband George and her daughter Claudia Corey. Claire leaves her brothers, James Leitnaker in Tennessee and Frank Leitnaker in Germany, sons Greg Tamblyn, Jeff Tamblyn (Linda), Rick Tamblyn (Marthe); Son-in-law Roger Corey; eight grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren.
The family will hold a private memorial to spread her ashes.
Contributions may be made to Baker University. https://www.bakeru.edu/foreverorange/
Paul Lloyd Smith
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PAUL LLOYD SMITH
Paul Lloyd Smith, 88, Kansas City, Kansas passed away November 10, 2019. Veteran of the US Air Force and retired from Santa Fe Railroad (Argentine) in 1993. Paul is survived by wife of 33 years,
Patricia L Smith, family and many friends.
No service per Paul's wishes.
Ronald E. Blowers
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RONALD E. BLOWERS
Ronald E. Blowers, 74 passed November 3, 2019 peacefully. Memorial service, 10 am-noon, November 11, Cornerstone Family Worship, 205 E Hwy 24-40, Tonganoxie, Kansas. Burial to follow Holy Angels Cemetery, 20551 179th St., Basehor, Kansas.
He was preceded in death by parents Robert & Eleanore Blowers & brother Larry Blowers. Ronald is survived by wife of 52 yrs, Jimmie; daughters Leigh Ann, Lindsay & Kristen; grandchildren Rylea, Shae, Luke, Westin, Kaiden & Gavin.
He retired from BNSF in 2005. Ronald was an avid outdoors man, enjoying hunting & fishing. He loved all sports with baseball being his favorite. He graduated from Wyandotte High School in 1963.
In lieu of flowers, donations to the American Lung Association.
Ruth Ann Morris
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Ruth Ann Morris, 90, of Kansas City, Kansas passed away peacefully on November 2, 2019.
p>She was born in Atchison, Kansas, a daughter of the late Russell and Edna Hunter. She worked most of her life as a beautician.Ruth is survived by her three children, Deborah Kurtright (Terry), Deidre Miller, and Don Morris Jr (Maureen); her grandchildren, Deanna (Timothy), Ryan (Meghann), Justin (Katie), Jack and Jessica; her six great-grandchildren; one brother, Robert Hunter (Rita) and one sister, Lou Davis; and several nieces,Nephews and friends
A graveside service will be held at the Gate of Heaven cemetery on Saturday, November 23 at 11:00am. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Kansas City Hospice & Palliative Care at www.kchospice.org/donation
Vara R. Ditty
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Lynda Sue Littrell
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Lynda Sue Littrell, age 72, passed away on 9/30/2019. Lynda retired from the KCKS District 500 Transportation Department. She was preceded in death by her parents, her daughter Cathy Arrocha, and her grandson Robert D. Arrocha. Lynda is survived by her siblings Terry (Sharon) Nirschl, Steven (Debbie) Brammer, Kim Kellerman, Kevin (Jayme) Bilyeu, Karla (Daniel) Ford, her son Dallas Littrell, and her grandsons Cody Littrell and Chris Arrocha. She leaves behind several members of her extended family and many friends. The family is holding an informal gathering as a Celebration of Lynda's Life on Sunday, October 6th from 3:30-6:00 at Shelter House #5 at Shawnee Mission Park.
David Welker
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David Welker, age 70, passed away after a brave battle with pancreatic cancer at home on September 19, 2019 surrounded by his family. He was born in Jefferson City, Missouri in 1949 to E.R. and Lillian Welker, and graduated from Washington High School in Kansas City, KS. David worked at Thompson-Hayward/ Harcross Chemicals for 20 years and retired from Fuchs Lubricants, where he also worked for 20 years. He married Susan Summers in 1968 and had two children. He married Joleen Alexander in 1993 and added two more children to his family. He is survived by his wife Joleen and four children, Melissa Guzan (Jeff), Justus Welker (Laura ), Abby Denk (Mason) and Jeremy Doggett. He has seven grandchildren, Jackson, Madison, Kennedy, Kelsey, Kara, Corbin and Quinn. David is also survived by his mother and three siblings, Rob Welker (Sharon), Kelli Adams, Tara Herring (Steve) and his beloved cousin Tony Perry (Nickie), as well as many nieces and nephews. David was preceded in death by his father, step-father (George Adams), sister (Randa Barker) and grandson (Harrison Welker). David was an avid fisherman and loved watching the Kansas City Chiefs and Royals. He enjoyed playing fast-pitch softball in his early years as well as coaching his kids’ teams. He also had a passion for barbequing and smoking meat. Everyone who had the pleasure of enjoying his famous brisket would agree that he made the very best. Above all, he enjoyed spending time with his family. Services are scheduled for Wednesday, September 25 at James P. Davis Hall, located at Wyandotte County Lake, N. 91st Street and Leavenworth Road, Kansas City, KS. A celebration of life service will begin at 3:00 p.m. An open house will follow from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Pancreatic Cancer Foundation or Kansas City Hospice.
Rodger L. Huskey
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RODGER L HUSKEY
Rodger L. Huskey, 69, Kansas City, KS, passed away September 28, 2019. Rodger is survived by his wife, Irene; daughter Linda Vogel of Kansas City, KS; son Matthew Wimer of Kansas City, KS; daughter Tisa Wimer (Jay) of Kansas City, KS; son Robbie McGill (Sandy) of Kansas City, KS; 9 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; siblings, Mary Estes (Charles); Cindy Sedgwick (Phil); James Huskey (Joann); Joe Huskey; Bryan Huskey (Cindy); Rodger is preceded in death by his parents, Fred and Ruby; brother Terry, sister Ann Peak; sister Doris McRae. Memorial service October 1st, 11am, CenterPointe Community Church, 401 N. 78th St., Kansas City, KS 66112.
Jerome Gutierrez
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Jerome Gutierrez, age 61, died from pancreatic cancer, at home in the early morning hours of September 11, 2019, holding the hand of his wife Marcia.
He was born in Topeka, Kansas in 1958, the first child of Delores and Cipriano Gutierrez. He graduated from Our Lady of Guadalupe School, Hayden High School, and Washburn University, where he earned a bachelor’s and master’s degree.
In 1983 he married Marcia Pineda, also of Topeka. Together they built a life and enjoyed spending time with family and friends. Life brightened being an uncle to Marissa, Morgan, Tyler and Caitlin, and there was added fun with three great nephews and a great niece.
Jerome’s work career began as an educator, first at Hayden High School, where he also coached football. He then went on to teach at YCAT and Capital City School. Jerome also worked at Dynamic Computer Solutions of Topeka, where he was employed at the time of his diagnosis.
He was an avid Kansas City Chiefs and Kansas State Football fan. Golf was a passion where he played out his competitive drive to win. Unfortunately, his wish to play golf to his heart’s content during a future retirement was cut short.
Jerome is preceded in death by his father, a brother-in-law, Michael and his father-in-law, Jack. Besides his wife, he is survived by his mother, his two brothers, Patrick, and Daryl (Jackie), his mother-in-law, Mary, sister-in-law, Jackie (Chris), brother-in-law, Mark (Gina), and his nephew, nieces and their children and partners.
Services are scheduled for Friday, September 20, 2019 at Mater Dei Assumption Catholic Church, beginning with a rosary at 9:30 A.M. followed by a mass at 10:00 A.M. Afterwards, a gathering of family and friends will be held at the church to share food and memories. Following that, those that would like to may join Jerome’s family at Mt. Calvary Cemetery where his ashes will be placed in the mausoleum.
