Richard Lee Shacklett, Jr.
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Norma Jean McCarty
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Norma Jean McCarty(Balfour/Gerhardt) went to be with the lord on April 2nd, 2021. Grammy as we called her, was a unique 84 year old woman. After losing her beloved husband Gordon four years ago, she was reminded daily of him, as she watched cardinals visit her backyard feeder daily. She was very kind and loving to her grandchildren. I remember fondly, sitting on her lap as she would sew, and learning to draw and paint as she did her own oil painting. She won many awards for these; she even sold a few. She made the uniforms for the jockeys at the racetrack, and even made costumes for my sister and I so we’d look like jockeys with our horses for Halloween. She was so proud of herself for getting a degree after being married and having children, though like many of us she never used it. She loved to decorate cakes; she did this as a side hustle for many years and insisted on creating the coolest of cakes for her grandchildren’s birthdays. Her garden and her art were everything to her. Beautiful natural landscapes were the majority of her work. She loved to paint old farms and lighthouses. She also did a few true-to-life paintings of her family. She took classes at Hobby Lobby, but for the most part was self-taught and motivated. It’s no wonder her children and grandchildren are all artistic in some way. Her backyard was her oasis, she loved spending time out on the patio in her swing watching the birds and other wildlife; she particularly loved her flowers and her koi pond. More recently, she felt very blessed to be able to reconnect with her sister Della after so many years. They spent time together reminiscing and looking at pictures from the good old days. She is survived by her siblings, Barbara, Della, and David; Her son David and three daughters, Angie and Betsy from her first marriage, and Cindy from her last marriage; David’s three children: Jared, Brandon, and LeAnna; Angie’s two children: Scottie and Kilani; Betsy’s two children: Drake and Emma; and Cindy’s two children: Jessie and Ashley. She may be gone, but she will forever live on in our hearts.
Mike Hermerding
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Mike Hermerding went home to heaven on February 12, 2021 at the University of Kansas Medical Center.
Mike was born to Lee and Jan Hermerding in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. He graduated from Washington High School in Sioux Falls then came to Kansas City to pursue a degree from Missouri Institute of Electronics.
Mike met Cindy shortly after coming to KC and together they gave birth to a daughter, Ashley, who is a real Daddy’s girl and the pride of Mike’s life.
Mike worked hard and loved his computer career, working for United Computer Systems, Control Data, Hallmark and Gear for Sports (Hanesbrands), and others. He also had a small construction company, building decks and doing some restoration.
Mike was a dedicated parent, husband, brother and friend. Mike was a very kind man and loved to help others. He loved to build and repair things, even helping his sister Patti and brother-in-law to build their big lake house. He loved to smoke meats and won several ribbons in BBQ contests around Kansas City. Mike loved his Kansas City Chiefs and was a season ticket holder for over 30 years. He also loved NASCAR and traveled with his friends to several races and also had a reserved seat at the Kansas Speedway. He loved KU Basketball and went to games in and out of state during tournament time.
Mike was preceded in death by his parents, Lee and Jan Hermerding and brother Rick, and his best buddy, brother-in-law Dean.
Mike is greatly missed by his wife Cindy and daughter Ashley, his two sisters, Jean (Mark) and Patti (Dean), one niece and five nephews, and many friends.
Mike wished to be cremated and there will be a private memorial service.
Julia V. Salinas
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Julia V. Salinas, 83, passed away peacefully on April 16, 2021 in Kansas City, MO. She was preceded in death by her parents, Manual Valdez & Maria Garza (Valdez) Oliva. Julia was born on September 10, 1937 in Kansas City, Kansas. She was the youngest of 5 children. Her family would move to Kansas City, MO., where she would attend Loretto Academy.
Julia was crowned Queen of The Mexican Fiesta at 18 years of age. She enjoyed attending dances with her friends on the weekends and would eventually meet her husband, Jose’ H. Salinas from Kingsville, Texas at one of those dances.
Julia would enjoy being married to a US Air Force Sgt and all the adventures that their lives would make as they moved to Germany, California, Washington and Texas. Julia had 3 daughters, Alicia (Bob) Zarse, Fr. Jaime, Josh, Jordan (Marie), Theresa (Brian) Laures, and Tommy Zarse; Yvonne Salinas, and her daughter Ashley Salinas; Linda Salinas-Teixeira (Marcos), and her 3 daughters, Salina Mendoza, ReAnna Mendoza, and Juliana Salinas-Teixeira.
Julia loved spending time with her family more than anything else. She was a loving and amazing grandmother! She enjoyed spending some time with her 5 great grandchildren over the past few years.
Funeral will be held at Redemptorist/Our Lady of Perpetual Help, 3333 Broadway Blvd, Kansas City, MO. 64111, on April 23, 2021. We will begin with a Visitation at 1:00pm, followed by a Rosary at 1:30pm with the funeral to follow. We will do a Celebration of Life at DeLeon Event Space, 3235 Gillham Plaza, Kansas City, MO. 64109 from 3:00pm to 6:30pm
John Scott Benjamin, Sr.
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Staff Sergeant John Scott. Benjamin, SR., (Scottie), 76, passed away at home with his family at his side Sunday April 4, 2021. The Celebration of Life will be Saturday April 10, 2021 at Gateway Church in Blue Springs, Missouri.
Scottie was born in Hartford, Connecticut to John and Bettina (Young) Benjamin. He served in the U.S. Army and Army Reserve with great pride for 30 years. Scottie loved traveling almost as much as he loved his family. He knew everything about every state and country, which he loved sharing with his family and friends. Scottie was an animal lover of any kind what ever stray that would show up at his door he and his wife Shirley would name it, feed it and nurse it back to health. His favorite of all was cats. Scottie also enjoyed traveling and visiting as many of them as possible. He really enjoyed the beaches in Florida and his time spent there with his family and friends.
Scottie is survived by his wife Shirley (Decker) Benjamin, Raymond (Canyon) Murray, Tammy Proffitt, Larry Little, Capt. John S. Benjamin, JR, (Scottie) deceased, Jeffrey Benjamin, Douglas Benjamin (Kristal) Benjamin, his brother Christopher Benjamin (Cheryl) and many grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
He will be buried at Ft. Leavenworth National Cemetery along with his son Scottie. The family would like to thank everyone who helped caring for him. He will be greatly missed by all but he is at peace in heaven now.
Hazel-Ruth Tink
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HAZEL-RUTH (COULTER) TINK
Hazel-Ruth (Coulter) Tink, went home to Jesus on March 31, 2021 at age 85 at home and surrounded by family. She was greeted in Heaven by the love of her life, Gordon after 29 years without him.
Hazel-Ruth was born in Calgary to William and Lois (Cameron) Coulter on March 6, 1936. She and her husband, Gordon, married on June 23, 1962. They had two children: Paulette Brown and Laurette McKedy. She and Gordon pastored for the Church of the Nazarene in Moline, IL; Medicine Hat, Alberta; Montreal, Quebec; Rochester, MN; and Mankato, MN. She was Gordon’s life-long secretary, a consummate Pastor’s Wife, a stay-at-home mother, and then worked in banking in Mankato, MN and Olathe, KS.
Our sweet momma was a dedicated parent and grandparent and needed nothing more than her family surrounding her. She was the Hostess with the Mostest and knit baby blankets and dishcloths for everyone she knew. You could stop by her home anytime and know that the coffee was on and there was a listening ear. We will always remember her tacos and Sunday roast. For the last years of her life, she was able to live with her daughter, Laurette and then with her granddaughter, Elizabeth which made her beyond happy.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Gordon, her parents, William and Lois, her in-laws, Albert and Eunice Tink, her brother, Bill Coulter and her granddaughter, Emilee Dawn.
She was the loving and supportive Queen of her family and is survived by her daughters and their husbands, Paulette (Eric) Brown and Laurette (Darin “Mac”) McKedy; her grandchildren, Laurin (Justin) Shea, Trevon Waddle, Connor Brooks, Riley (Kaitlyn) Waddle, Elizabeth (Brady) Miller, Jaiden Waddle (fiancé Dalton Woods), and Kyleigh Brown; her great-grandchildren, Violette, Gordon Riley and Bennett Dale; her siblings, Carol, Donald, Riley and Cheryl and their families; her sister-in-law, Bunny and family; her step-granddaughters, Whitney and Brenna and their husbands; and a step-great-grandson, Owen; and so many friends and adopted family.
Hazel-Ruth will be buried next to her husband in Mankato, Minnesota in the coming weeks. At her request, no funeral service will be held. Memorials can be sent to your local church, donated to PayPal @dcpauley to help with unexpected expenses, or you can spoil your pastor’s wife in Hazel’s memory. Please go to www.mykeeper.com/profile/hazeltink/ to share pictures and stories.
Sandra Mae Miller
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Sandra Mae Miller, 69 of Kansas City, Ks passed away peacefully on March 7, 2021.
She is survived by her daughter Kelly Wilson, and two grandchildren; Katelyn Wilson and Brett Wilson.
Private Services.
Carol Ann Pellerito
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Carol Ann Pellerito, 83, passed away peacefully on March 15, 2021 in Overland Park, KS. She was the daughter of Bertha and William “Bert” Greer.
Carol was born in 1937 in Gallup, New Mexico and spent most of her early life there. After graduating from Highland High School in 1954, she enrolled at the University of Arizona in Tucson, AZ and majored in PE. One of her fondest memories was joining Alpha Chi Omega sorority. In fact, it was at a Greek bowling tournament, with her sorority teaming up with the Delta Chi fraternity, that she met the love of her life, Vince Pellerito. The two were so smitten, they were married in Albuquerque in 1956 and remained happily married until her death this year – 65 years!
Carol immediately loved her role as a homemaker, living in Tucson a few years and then moving to Scottsdale, AZ. It was there that they put down roots and remained for 59 years until they moved to Overland Park, KS two years ago to be closer to family.
Carol and Vince welcomed 3 children into their lives, Vince “Mike”, Connie, and Larry. Family was always important to Carol, but as the kids came along, she found her calling. She was a perpetual member of the PTO as her three kids rotated in and out of different schools. She never missed a baseball game (Mike), softball game or twirling contest (Connie), or football game or theater production (Larry). She volunteered as a Senior Mom to host and provide a dinner for Larry’s entire football team (40+). She volunteered multiple years to be the host house where Connie’s classes’ Homecoming Floats were built. When Larry mentioned one year there were a few ASU Sigma Chi Brothers who couldn’t get home for Thanksgiving, Carol said, “Invite them over! We have plenty of food in the freezer!” She was unfazed when 15 hungry college guys showed up at the door!
Carol was an avid bowler. She also enjoyed sewing and needlepoint, creating many twirling costumes for Connie and outfits and afghans to give away to friends and family. She also enjoyed crafts - there are many treasured Christmas ornaments among us still hanging on trees each year. Carol enjoyed traveling, especially to Flagstaff, AZ and to Florida for Vince’s annual real estate conventions where she always got a kick out of that wild and rambunctious group. Arguably, her greatest joy was when she spent time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Carol was preceded in death by her parents, her brother, William “Bill” Greer, and her granddaughter, Jennifer Pellerito. Carol is survived by her husband, Vince Pellerito, and children, Vince Pellerito (Pat), Connie Dunleavy (Jim), and Larry Pellerito (Linda). She is also survived by her 5 grandchildren, Kate Winkler (Zach), Krista Newman (Matt), Alyssa Rutherford (Shane), Allison Pellerito, and Debby Tyler, along with 3 great-grandchildren. She will be missed immensely by all. Carol believed in Guardian Angels and knew one was always watching over her. How fitting that she is now a Guardian Angel herself, watching over us.
A family gravesite committal will be held at Resurrection Catholic Cemetery, Lenexa, KS.
Melody L. Abarca
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11/17/1962~03/01/2021
Melody L. Abarca, 58 of Shawnee, Kansas passed peacefully to Heaven on March 01, 2021. Melody is survived by son Joseph Ray Gochenour Jr and his wife Michelle Gochenour; grandchildren Desiree Gochenour, Jordyn Gochenour, Amaiya Gochenour and Joseph Ray Gochenour III; mother and stepfather Connie and Roger Franke and sister and brother-in-law Roberta and Steve Telles.
She graduated from J.C. Harmon High School in 1981.
