Sandra Burns
Sandra Burns, 78, KCK, passed away Nov. 4, 2014. She is survived by 5 children, 12 grandchildren & 20 great-grandchildren. Services were Nov. 7 & 8, 2014.
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Sarah Ann McKeighan "Sally" Casad
Sarah Ann McKeighan "Sally" Casad died in her sleep on the morning of November 5, 2014. She passed her final earthly hours surrounded by loved ones in the home.
Sarah was the daughter of William Alexander McKeighan and Clara Rose Patz and was born on April 22, 1933 in Evanston, Illinois. She grew up in Wilmette, Illinois. She attended Oberlin College and the University of Michigan, graduating from Michigan with a degree in Elementary Education in 1955. She completed a Masters in Library Science from Emporia State University and worked as a librarian at the State Library in Topeka and the KU Law School library.
She moved to Lawrence with her family in 1959 and, together with her husband Bob, raised four children. Over the years, she contributed her time and considerable positive energy to many community groups. She was a founding member of the Carnegie Association for the Lawrence Library, which later became the Friends of the Lawrence Library. She also served on the board of the Lawrence Symphony Orchestra and volunteered with organizations such as the League of Women Voters, University Women's Club, LINK, and Bread for the World. She worked to bring public transportation to Lawrence, and, more recently, assisted with efforts for healthcare reform in Kansas.
Sarah and her family traveled the world, and wherever they went, she always made sure that home went with them. She was an extraordinary woman who inspired those around her toward goodness. She exhibited a profound empathy towards others, honoring the humanity of everyone she met regardless of their circumstance or walk of life. She lived her life in a spirit of celebration. We who loved her will always remember the enchanting mix of dignity, kindness, intelligence, strength, delight, and humor she brought to her life that made us all feel so lucky to be part of her world.
Sarah is survived by her husband of 59 years, Bob, and children Ben, Joe, Robert and Madeleine; by five grandchildren, Xander, Mattie, Aliya, Bridget and Aidan; by family members Jefferson Cowie, Susan Rieger, and Rebekah Casad, and by many nieces, nephews, and dear friends.
A celebration of life service for Sarah will be held on November 29,2014 at 2:00 PM at the First Presbyterian Church of Lawrence, 2415 Clinton Parkway. Please send any online condolences via Warren-McElwain. The family suggests that, in lieu of any floral arrangements, donations in Sarah's memory may be made to LINK, Bread for the World, or the Lawrence Public Library.
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Betty Drake
Betty Ann Drake, 82, Tonganoxie. Funeral 11 am Thursday, Quisenberry Funeral Home, Tonganoxie. Visitation 1 hour before service.
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Robert Mark Fletcher
Robert "Bob" Fletcher, 55, of Wilder, KS. died Nov. 6, 2014 at the Golden Living Ctr. In Edwardsville, KS. Private memorial services will follow at a later date.
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Jeffery Lynn Flottman
Jeffery Lynn Flottman, 53, of Leawood, passed away on Monday, November 10, 2014 at Menorah Medical Center in Overland Park, Kansas. Jeff will be remembered as a supportive and kind father, devoted husband, loving son and selfless friend.
Jeff will be dearly missed by his wife, Dr. Lori Engelmann; his daughter, Jenna, and son, Garrett; his parents, Larry and Vernis Flottman; brother, Terry Gilbert (Paul Beppler), and sister, Marci (Rick) Stanwix; sister-in-law, Cheryl Engelmann (Mark Dyslin); three nieces, Erin, Kate and Emma Stanwix; and two nephews, Nick and Jordan Dyslin.
He was born on November 10, 1961 in Independence, Kansas. Jeff grew up in Lawrence and graduated from Lawrence High School (1979) and the University of Kansas (1984), where he was a member of Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity. Jeff and Lori married on May 29, 1987, and they've lived in Leawood since 1994 while raising their two children.
Jeff loved to golf and always looked forward to his Saturday tee time with his group. He was a talented photographer and world traveler, but will be most remembered for his dedication and service to the many organizations and charitable opportunities that he put his heart into. Some of these groups include Avenue of Life, Hope Faith Ministries, Mission Trail Elementary School, Blue Valley North High School band and swim teams, Troop 10 Boy Scouts, the Country Club of Leawood swim team, and the United Methodist Church of the Resurrection. At Church of the Resurrection, Jeff served as Head Usher (15 years), Lay Leader (2008-2011), was a member on the Staff Parish Relations Committee, traveled with the church on a mission trip to Russia, led several disciple bible study groups, and served as a delegate to the Annual Conference (2007-2014).
The funeral service will be at 3:00 PM, Friday, November 14, 2014 at the United Methodist Church of the Resurrection (13720 Roe Ave., Leawood, KS 66224) in the main sanctuary (Building B) with a reception to follow. Interment of cremated remains will take place at a later date at the Church's Memorial Gardens.
In lieu of flowers, Jeff's family requests that memorial contributions be made to the United Methodist Church of the Resurrection or Avenue of Life (PO Box 34495, Kansas City, MO 64116). For more information contact Johnson County Funeral Chapel & Memorial Gardens at 913-451-1860 or visit http://www.johnsoncountychapel.com.
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Joyce Marie McDowell
Services are pending for Joyce Marie McDowell, 59, Eudora and will be announced by Warren-McElwain Mortuary. She died Wed., Nov. 12th at LMH.
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Darlene Faye Overbaugh
Darlene Faye Overbaugh, 79, Tonganoxie, KS. Memorial visitation will be 6-8pm Friday November 14th at the Quisenberry Funeral Home, Tonganoxie.
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Max Leroy Slankard
Nashville, TN - Max Leroy Slankard (Commander USN-ret) died November 7, 2014 after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease.
Max is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Claudine Cowan Slankard, sons David George Slankard of Linwood, KS, and Max Leroy Slankard Jr. (Michelle Tuft and Jacob Slankard) of Chicago, IL, and daughter, Marilyn Slankard Ollila (Philip Ollila and Hannah, Kristen and Sophia) of Nashville, TN; and 18 nieces and nephews.
He was born in Greenwood Township, Kansas 10-28-28, the son of tenant farmer George Winifred Slankard and Cecil Moody Slankard, and brother to Opal Louise, Glen, Robert and Beverly; and surviving brother Rex (Betty) and sister Lois Heikes (Walt) and brother-in-law Robert Gies (Rosalie).
Max graduated from Williamsburg, KS high school at age 16 in 1945. He then joined the Navy's new Flying Midshipmen program and after 2 years of college joined the pre-flight program as an Aviation Midshipman. After carrier qualification on the USS CABOT CVL-28, and advanced flight school training in a PBM seaplane squadron at NAS Corpus Christi, he was appointed as Naval Aviator in 1949. He flew with a transport squadron out of NAS Moffett Field, CA supporting the fleet along the West coast from the Aleutians to the Philippines. He flew an R5D (C54) during the Korean conflict, hopping back and forth across the Pacific with 6 stops each way to and from Tokyo.
Deteriorating eyesight caused his reassignment to general line officer and he reported to the USS LOS ANGELES CA-135 in 1953 as CIC Watch Officer. This ship engaged in 31 consecutive days of "call fire and harassment and interdiction" missions off North Korea. He joined the U.S.S. HEERMANN (DD532) in Newport, R.I. in 1955 which included the first visit by a U.S. Navy ship to the newly-formed state of Israel at Haifa and which supplied a 40 man honor guard to the Monaco wedding of Prince Rainier and Grace Kelly.
He completed his B.A. degree at the University of Kansas in 1959. While at KU, he met and married Donna Louise Gies and had son, David. Donna suffered a tragic early death from a post-natal medical problem in April 1960. During this period, Max served on the U.S.S. FRANK EVANS (DD-754) and with the COMCRUDESPAC staff in San Diego.
He then served as Executive Officer on the USS WILKINSON (DL-5), followed by his role as Commanding Officer of the U.S.S. CONFLICT (MS-426), a minesweeper serving off Vietnam.
Max attained a Master of Science in Operations Research at the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, CA in 1965, followed by shore duty at the Antisubmarine Force, U.S. Atlantic Fleet in Norfolk, VA.
His final ship command was the destroyer U.S.S. CHARLES H ROAN (DD 853) out of Newport, RI. During that time his ship was host to one of the first Japanese ships to visit a U.S. port since WW II. His final active duty assignment was with the Antisubmarine Warfare Systems Project Office as Director of Command & Control, in Washington, D.C. He retired from active duty in 1972.
Max spent a period of 5 years establishing a Naval ROTC unit at Pike High School in Indianapolis, IN. He then took a position as Assistant Director of Public Works in Lawrence, Kansas from which he retired in 1993.
Max and Claudine embarked on long-delayed trips overseas and enjoyed spending these later years together. They lived in Fox Lake IL for ten years near their grandson, Jake, and spent the past 7 years in Nashville near their granddaughter, Sophia.
Max was an active member of the Lutheran church and was a faithful child of God. He was adventurous and brave, with an extremely soft heart. He was always generous to his family, friends, and many charitable organizations throughout his life. He was a voracious reader; an avid sports fan, and a lover of all types of music.
He was a loving husband, father, son, grandfather, brother, and uncle who was devoted to his children, wife and grandchildren. His enduring joy in life was to spend time with his partner, best friend, and soulmate, Claudine. His absence will be felt forever.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to the Alzheimer's Association , http://www.alz.org; the Wounded Warrior project, or a charity of your choice .
The family will receive friends on Sunday, November 16 from 4-6 pm at Davis Funeral Chapel, 531 Shawnee, Leavenworth, KS. A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Monday, November 17, 10:00 am at Davis Funeral Chapel, followed by inurnment with full military honors at Leavenworth National Cemetery.
Condolences may be left at Max's online guest book at http://www.davisfuneralchapelinc.com.
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Hazel S. Treanor
Services for Hazel S. Treanor, 93, Lawrence, are pending at Rumsey-Yost. Mrs. Treanor died Wed., Nov. 12, 2014, at Lawrence Mem. Hosp. rumsey-yost.com.
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