Kansas City Funeral Directors

02/17/2026

Jeanne M Cummings

Jeanne M Cummings passed away Saturday, January 24, 2026, at Villa Saint Francis.

Jeanne was born in Marysville, KS to Wilfred and Mary Cohorst on
February 18, 1947. She was united in marriage to Paul V Cummings on September 20, 1969 in Marysville, KS.

Jeanne is survived by sister Roberta Anthony, sister-in-law Rosemary Cohorst. Brothers-in-laws Mike, Bill, and Steve Cummings, Ron VanBlaricon and George Heimos; sisters-in-law Barbara King and Marilyn Heimos; Wanda Cummings, Hannelore Cummings and Dorothy Cummings; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Jeanne was preceded in death by her husband Paul, parents Wilfred
and Mary Cohorst, parents-in-law Willliam and Mirva Cummings; foster mother-in-law Beth O'Neill; sisters Karen Manson, Linda Roberts, and Sandra Byrd; and brother Jerry Cohorst; brothers-in-law Richard Anthony, Charles Roberts, Dean Manson, Ralph Byrd, David, Pat, Lawrence, Joe, and Kenny Cummings; and sister-in-law Ann VanBlaricon.

Services will be at Prince of Peace Catholic Church in Olathe, KS on
Friday, February 27. The rosary and visitation will be at 9 am followed by Mass at 10 am. Burial will be in Marysville, KS at a later date. Memorial contributions can be given to Villa St Francis or a favorite charity.

We wish to extend our sincere thanks to the caring staff at KU Medical Center and Villa St Francis.

02/17/2026

Vickie Kellem

Vickie Kellem, 71 lived in olathe all her life. Passed February 4th, 2026. Is survived by 1 daughter, Autrica Paul and son-in-law Tony Paul.

She also had 9 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren and 1 grandchildren on the way. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She cared for everyone and had many friends and family will miss her.

02/17/2026

Sally Marie Cooper

Sally Marie Cooper, 93, of Olathe, Kansas, passed away peacefully of natural causes on February 6, 2026, at her home in Olathe. A devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend to many, Sally will be remembered most for her humor, honesty, and boundless love for her family.

Born on January 30, 1933, in Malone, New York, Sally was the eldest of ten children born to Dennis and Mary Mahoney. Growing up in a large and lively household shaped her generous and nurturing
spirit—traits that stayed with her throughout her life.

After graduating from St. Joseph's Academy, Malone, New York in 1949 at the age of 16, she went on to attend Mercy School of Nursing in Watertown, New York graduating in 1952. She later earned her BA from Webster University.

On March 29, 1958, she married Lowell Cooper, in Potsdam, New York. Together, they built a full and happy life, raising four children over four decades of marriage before Lowell’s passing. Sally’s work
reflected her caring nature—she dedicated many years to healthcare, serving patients at hospitals including Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Presbyterian Hospital of Dallas, Research Medical Center in Kansas City and Neosho Memorial Hospital in Chanute to name a few.

A woman of faith, Sally was a member of Prince of Peace Catholic Church in Olathe, where she found community, comfort, and purpose. Her free time was a celebration of curiosity and joy—she loved to travel, read avidly, and complete crossword puzzles with a sharp wit and keen mind that never dulled.

Sally is survived by her children Dennis (Carrie), Kevin (Connie), Tom (Christy) and Jennifer Blais; her siblings Anne Huntsman, Sheila Mahoney, Neil Mahoney, Patricia Schulte, and Ellen Locke; and
numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lowell; her parents; and her siblings Mary Slack, Jane Bahouth, Penny Lynch, and John Mahoney.

Services will be held at Prince of Peace Catholic Church in Olathe, Kansas on February 20, 2026 at 10:00am.

Kansas City Funeral Directors are in charge of arrangements.

02/16/2026

02/16/2026

Adela Ortiz Damian

18 de Enero de 1937 – 9 de Febrero de 2026

Adela Ortiz Damian nació el 18 de Enero de 1937 en Guanajuato, Mexico. El 9 de Febrero de 2026, en su hogar en Kansas City, Kansas, entregó su último aliento mientras rezaba el rosario, rodeada del amor de su familia.

Descansando bajo el manto de Nuestra Madre Santísima, hoy goza de la paz eterna.

Fue precedida en la muerte por su madre, Sidronia Damian; su padre, Gabino Ortiz; su amada hija, Rosalba Garcia; y su querida nieta, Marlen Garcia.

Le sobreviven sus devotos hijos, Francisco Garcia y Manuel Garcia; sus nueve queridos nietas y nietos Rosie, Frankie, Margarita, Jose, Miguel, Vicky, Sonia, Monica y Julio; sus bisnietas y bisnietos; su hermano y hermana; así como muchos sobrinas, sobrinos y todos aquellos a quienes amorosamente consideró familia del corazón.

Adela fue una empresaria orgullosa y trabajadora, sintiéndose profundamente honrada de haber sido dueña de Lelo’s Taquería. Se distinguió por su fortaleza, determinación y elegancia, dejando a su familia un ejemplo de resiliencia y dedicación.

Vivió en Osage Avenue por más de 30 años, un lugar lleno de recuerdos, risas y amor. Disfrutaba especialmente sentarse en el porche de su casa, contemplar el vecindario, saludar a sus vecinos y disfrutar de la paz sencilla del hogar.

Encontraba alegría en las bendiciones simples de la vida: cuidar su jardín de flores, saborear su cafecito por la mañana, visitar el casino y buscar tesoros en tiendas de segunda mano.

Ella solía decir que estaba “como un mango… arrugadita, pero dulce,” y así es exactamente como la recordaremos. Cuando le decíamos, “Nos vemos luego,” ella respondía: “Si Dios quiere.” Aunque la extrañamos profundamente, encontramos consuelo al saber que ahora descansa en la paz eterna… y si Dios quiere, nos
volveremos a ver.

El velatorio con el rosario comenzará a las 10:00 AM del lunes 23 de Febrero 2026 en la Iglesia Católica del Sagrado Corazón, 2646 S 34th St, Kansas City, KS 66106. La misa comenzará a las 11:00 AM. El entierro se realizará en el Cementerio Maple Hill, Kansas City, Kansas.

02/16/2026

Adela Ortiz Damian
January 18, 1937 – February 9, 2026

Adela Ortiz Damian was born on January 18, 1937, in Guanajuato, Mexico. On February 9, 2026, she took her last breath while praying the rosary, surrounded by the love of her family in her home in Kansas City, Kansas.

Resting under the mantle of Our Blessed Mother, she now finds eternal peace.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Sidronia Damian; her father, Gabino Ortiz; her beloved daughter, Rosalba Garcia; and her cherished granddaughter, Marlen Garcia.

She is survived by her devoted sons, Francisco Garcia and Manuel Garcia; her nine cherished grandchildren, Rosie, Frankie, Margarita, Jose, Miguel, Vicky, Sonia, Monica, and Julio; her great-grandchildren; her brother and sister; and many nieces, nephews,
along with all those she lovingly considered family of the heart.

Adela was a proud and hardworking businesswoman, taking great pride in having owned Lelo’s Taqueria. She carried herself with strength, determination, and grace, setting an example of resilience and dedication for her family.

She lived on Osage Avenue for over 30 years, a place filled with memories, laughter, and love. She especially cherished sitting on her front porch, watching the world go by, greeting neighbors, and enjoying the simple peace of home.

She found joy in life’s simple blessings like tending to her flower garden, savoring her morning coffee, visiting the casino, and treasure-hunting at thrift stores.

She often said she was “like a mango… wrinkled, but sweet,” and that is exactly how we will remember her. When we would say, “We’ll see you later,” she would answer, “If God wills it.” Though we miss her deeply, we find comfort in knowing she now rests in eternal peace…and if God wills it, we will see her again.

Visitation with Rosary will begin at 10:00 AM on Monday, February 23, 2026 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 2646 S 34th St, Kansas City, KS 66106. Mass will begin at 11:00 AM. Burial will follow at Maple Hill Cemetery, Kansas City, Kansas.

02/10/2026

EDWARD "ED" KOVAC
Ed Kovac passed away peacefully on February 8, 2026 surrounded by his family. He was born in Kansas City, Kansas, where he lived until 1972, when he and his beloved wife, Diana, moved to Overland Park, Kansas, where they made their home and raised their family.

Ed was born to Edward J. Kovac and Alice Wrobkeski Kovac. He was preceded in death by his parents and by his brother, Frank T. Kovac.

He is survived by his devoted wife of 57 years, Diana Branson Kovac, daughter Deborah Kovac Phan (Quoc) of Edgerton, MO., son Edward A. Kovac (Amelia) of Overland Park, and his three cherished grandchildren, Dylan, Taylor, and Connor. He is also survived by his sister, Suzan Kovac Newcomb, along with many extended family members and friends.

Ed proudly served his country in the United States Air Force from 1961 to 1965. During his service, he was granted Top Secret cryptographic clearance and was stationed in Italy, where he served as a morse code intercept operator. He carried great pride in his military service throughout his life.

Following his honorable discharge, Ed dedicated nearly 40 years of service to Kansas City Power & Light, working in the underground department. He was widely respected for his strong work ethic and dependability, calling in sick only once during his entire career.

A lifelong aviation enthusiast, Ed took private pilot lessons in the late 1960s and maintained a deep love for flying. He spent countless hours on flight simulators and meticulously organized binders filled with airport diagrams, runway details, and flight plans—testaments to his passion and precision.

Ed attended Bishop Ward High School and lived his life rooted firmly in the Catholic faith. He spent most of his adult years as a faithful parishioner of Cure of Ars Catholic Parish in Leawood, Kansas. He rarely missed Mass and found great joy in witnessing his children and grandchildren receive the sacraments of the Church.

Above all, Ed was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. His quiet strength, unwavering faith, and steadfast love will be deeply missed by all who knew him. We commend him to God’s mercy and pray that he now rests in eternal peace.

Services will be held February 13, 2026 at Holy Spirit Catholic Parish, 11300 W 103rd, OP, KS with a Visitation at 10 am following with a Mass at 11am. Burial will be at St. Michael's Cemetery,
1995 KS-31, Fulton KS 66738 at 2:30 pm.

Donations can be made to Catholic Charities of Northeast
https://catholiccharitiesks.org/donate/

02/09/2026

JEANETTE IRENE WILLIAMS
Jeanette Irene Williams was born on December 5th, 1944, to Mabel and Paul Byfield at the Allen County Hospital in Iola, KS. She was married to Lawrence Williams, who preceded her in death. She is also preceded in death by her parents, Mabel and Paul Byfield. Jeanette Williams passed away on February 6th, 2026, at 10:00 am at the age of 81. She is survived by a son, James Williams of Spring Hill, KS; 4 grandchildren (Kristin Williams, Kayla Williams, Gina Magee, and Janae Cox); a brother, Paul Byfield; a sister, Patricia Stephens; and 6 great-grandchildren. Jeanette worked as an LPN at KUMC and Baptist Memorial Hospital. She also ran a daycare from November 1975 until she retired in December 2009. Jeanette was a family-oriented person who was such a light and kind to anyone she met. She loved doing crossword puzzles, playing various card games with her friends, and watching KU basketball and the Chiefs. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her.

A memorial service will be held at a later date at Yates Center Cemetery, located at 1298 120th Rd, Yates Center, KS 66783, to celebrate Jeanette's life.

In Lieu of donations, flowers can be sent to 21035 West 225th Terrace, Spring Hill, KS 66083.

02/05/2026

Monica Yang

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02/05/2026

GEORGIA "GEES" ROUSE DRINGMAN

It is with profound sadness that we announce our beloved Georgia “Gees” Rouse Dringman, 80, of Kansas City, KS, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 23rd, 2026, with family by her side. A celebration of life will be announced soon.

Born in Kansas City, MO, on March 25th, 1945, Georgia attended Turner High School. She devoted 30+ years to J&J asphalt working as an office manager and loved every minute of it. Georgia was an avid gardener with a magic green thumb, a wonderful cook, with a shout out to her legendary pumpkin bread, and a passionate book lover that shared hundreds of novels. She spent her free time watching all kinds of movies, working on puzzles, and playing board games with family. Her Scrabble, Boggle, and Scattergories skills were to be feared. She very much enjoyed being outside, especially back in the day when she went camping and fishing. She also loved to dance. Always claimed that dancing was in our blood. She was a lover of dogs and rescued many throughout her life, including her last, her beloved Abby. Throughout every season you could find them sitting on the back porch together. Her own little sanctuary with plants and flowers everywhere you look. Many conversations, laughter, and tears were shared on that simple porch.

Family was everything to her… She is now reunited with many of those loved ones, family that she missed so very deeply and spoke of often. As well as longtime friends that she never forgot. Her loved ones she left behind will miss her dearly. Georgia will be fondly remembered for her wittiness, generosity, and unconditional love. She had a way of leaving a lasting impact on everyone she met, from family, friends and neighbors to nurses and people she spoke to at the grocery store. She was sharp and stubborn, in the best way, until her very last breath.

Mom, you were our “go-to” when life got rough. We weren’t rich in material things, but you made sure we were beyond rich in love and family. Thank you for that. We love you and will miss you every day. Always in our hearts.

02/04/2026

Pamela Jean Thompson

Pamela Jean Thompson, 57, of Kansas City, Kansas passed away after a long hard-fought illness on Thursday, January 29, 2026 at the University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City, Kansas.

Pam was born in 1968 to William and Betty Sager in Kansas City, Kansas. She loved Hello Kitty and swimming and was a servant of the Lord. Pam grew up attending Armourdale Baptist Church and later in life attended Calvary Chapel and loved the Lord dearly. She was an amazing friend who was extremely loving to everyone she knew.

Pam was preceded in death by her parents: William and Betty Sager. She is survived by her common law husband, Jason Andrew Wright; sister, Golden and her husband Bill McCleary; as well as many more family and friends.

Visitation will be on Monday, February 9, 2026 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at Kansas City Funeral Directors, 4880 Shawnee Drive, Kansas City, Kansas. Funeral service will begin at 11:00 AM and be followed by burial at Shawnee City Cemetery in Shawnee, Kansas. A luncheon will follow at Prairie Meadows Free Will Baptist Church, 426 Emerson Ave, Bonner Springs, Kansas 66012.

Pam was a beautiful loving person who will be dearly missed by all.

02/02/2026

JOHN O. BEAUDOIN
John O. Beaudoin, 84, of Gardner, Kansas, joined our heavenly father on January 26, 2026, at Homestead of Eudora, KS under Hospice Care.

Visitation will be held from 9am - 9:40am, Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at St. John Paul II Catholic Church, 18335 W. 168th Terr., Olathe, KS 66062. Funeral Mass will be at 10:00 am, followed by immediate burial after mass at Resurection Cemetary, 8300 Quivera Rd., Lenexa, KS, 66216.

John was born to Louis E. Beaudoin and Kathryn S. (Powers) Beaudoin in Marquette, MI. this is where he grew up and enjoyed sharing many stories of his beloved Marquette. John attended Michigan Tech U in civil engineering, and Northern Michigan U where he majored in Math and Physics. He met his wife Carol in Marquette and started a family. He had many talents he enjoyed in life, drawing, playing guitar, gardening, grilling and many projects around his home. He was a loving husband and devoted father and grandfather, he loved family time, gaming, and spending time with grandchildren. The grandchildren loved their grandpas sense of humor and story telling and passing on his love for singing and playing music and dance. During his adult life John enjoyed a 39yr long career as a Manager for SS Kresge, and became District Manager for the newly named Kmart, he traveled the US through many states to open new Kmart stores and praised for bringing struggling stores back to success. John saw Kmart through to the end before he retired. John was a dedicated leader. To keep himself busy in retirement, John took a contracted position for Lowe’s setting up displays in five stores for about four years. In full retirement, he dedicated more time to their Church in Fishers, IN St. Louis De Montfort as Greeters, he and his wife Carol were very active parishners and enjoyed gardening together. He was always proud of his Iris Garden and keeping the view deck beautiful and colorful with flowers and trees all around.

John was preceded in death by his parents Louis and Kathryn Beaudoin, and brother Louis Beaudoin Jr. He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years of marriage, Carol M. Beaudoin; his sister Mary Kay Schork Calucchia (Joe Calucchia); his son John L. Beaudoin (Melissa Beaudoin); Daughter Deanna Hauk (John Hauk); Granddaughter, Kathryn Beaudoin Scott (Noah Scott); Grandson, Justin Beaudoin; Granddaughter, Gretta Hauk; Great Grandaughter Emilia Beaudoin Scott; Great Grandson Murphy Lee Scott.