​A Celebration of Life
Carl J. Brockman
​November 17, 1924 - December 11, 2022

A Celebration of Life for Carl Brockman will take place at Overland Park Christian Church on Friday, December 3rd at 2:00 p.m. in the sanctuary.
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​You are also invited to join us for the livestream which will be shared here, and on our OPCC Facebook page; you do not have to have Facebook in order to watch the service online if you prefer to watch there.

Carl J. Brockman, 98, of Prairie Village, KS passed away Sunday, December 11, 2022 at his home with loved ones by his side. The Celebration of Life service will be 2 p.m., Friday, December 23rd at the Overland Park Christian Church (member since 1957). A private interment will be held at Memorial Park Cemetery. The family suggests contributions to Overland Park Christian Church in lieu of flowers. Donations can be sent to 7600 W 75th St, Overland Park, KS 66204 in memory of Carl Brockman.
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Carl was born and raised in Kansas City, MO. Carl served in the Army Air Corp. He was a graduate of University of Missouri- Kansas City. He worked as a Sales Representative for Cutter Laboratories. Carl was happily married to Martha Brockman for 69 years, until Martha passed December 15, 2016. Carl is survived by their children, Lance (Cheryl) Brockman, Bruce (Laurie) Brockman, and Leslie Twite; grandchildren, Jason, Haydn, Ben, Andrew, Amy, Austin, and Alicia; and great-grandchildren, Haley, Jack, Rohr, Hazel, Poppy, Solomon, and Kinsley.

A Celebration of Life
MARY JEAN (JEANIE) ZACHER
May 10, 1924 – March 12, 2021
JOSEPH (JOE) ZACHER
August 18, 1922 – July 20, 2022

A Celebration of Life for Joe and Jean Zacher will take place at Overland Park Christian Church on Saturday, September 24th at 11:00 a.m. 
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​You are also invited to join us for the livestream which will be shared here on our website, and on our OPCC Facebook page; you do not have to have Facebook in order to watch the service online.

Jeanie was born in Carthage, Missouri, to James Mack Davis and Jessie Arvilla (Kammerdiener) Davis. She lived most of her growing-up years in Joplin, Missouri.

Jeanie married Joe Zacher in 1951, and they settled in Prairie Village, Kansas. She was an avid crafter who loved to sew, knit, and create unique items of clothing and household items. She created many oil paintings as a student of Bob Byerly and also created greeting cards and wrote poetry. She donated many hand-knitted items to the Christmas Tree at Overland Park Disciples of Christ, where she and Joe were members for 60+ years, and where Joe was a deacon and Jean was a deaconness. She made 100+ handmade dolls called Tire Patch Kids for the 1985 Horseless Carriage Club National Meet in Kansas City. After Joe's retirement from veterinary medicine, they took many cruises where they enjoyed traveling the world and meeting many new friends.

Joe and Jean spent their final years at home entertaining each other by singing Chiquita Banana, Blueberry Hill, the Hokey Pokey, and Big Band songs to each other.

Jean is predeceased by her parents, and her brother, James Mack Jr.  She is survived by Joe, her husband of 69 years, and their two children, Peggy (Doug) Overstreet of Prairie Village, Kansas, and Brett Zacher of Holden, Massachusetts.

Services for Jean will be at a yet-to-be-determined time. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the Alzheimer's Association or the American Cancer Society.

Joe was born in St. Louis, MO, to Joseph Zacher and Pearl (Hemme) Zacher. After high school, he enlisted in the Army in 1940. He was assigned to Chemical Warfare Service in Camp Detrick, Frederick, Maryland. In 1946, he was promoted to Captain, and awarded the Army Commendation Medal with Oakleaf Cluster and other medals.

After his service, he received his degree of Doctor of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Missouri Veterinary College in Columbia, Missouri. He was co-owner with Dr. Joseph Gelb, of Antioch Dog and Cat Hospital in Kansas City North from 1961 to 1985. The two doctors were the best of friends.

Joe married Mary Jean Davis in 1951, and they made their home in Prairie Village, Kansas, where they raised their two children, Peggy and Brett.

Joe was a classic car collector and restorer of antique juke boxes. Two of Joe's cars can be seen in the movies, Truman, and Mr. and Mrs. Bridge.
Joe and Jean were members of Overland Park Disciples of Christ for 60 years. Upon retirement, they enjoyed participating in the Horseless Carriage Club, taking a variety of world cruises, and meeting new friends.

Joe and Jean spent their final years at home entertaining each other by singing Blueberry Hill, Chiquita Banana, and Big Band songs.

Joe was predeceased by his parents, his sister Laverne Nighswander, and Jean, his wife of almost 70 years. He is survived by their daughter Peggy (Doug) Overstreet, of Prairie Village, Kansas, and their son, Brett Zacher, of Holden, Massachusetts.
Services for Joe will be at a yet-to-be-determined time. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Disabled American Veterans (DAV), or to an animal shelter of your choice.

A Celebration of Life
Dixie Dee "Dee Dee" Dempsey Shoemaker
​December 7, 1959 - August 16, 2022

A Celebration of Life for Dee Dee Shoemaker will take place at Overland Park Christian Church on Saturday, August 27th at 4:00 p.m. The family will receive visitors AFTER to the service at from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall

​You are also invited to join the livestream which will be shared here, on the OPCC Facebook page, and the Broadway Church Facebook Page; you do not have to have Facebook in order to watch the service on Facebook.

For more information on parking and accessing the Sanctuary, please visit the bottom of our Sunday Morning Worship, page. 

A Celebration of Life for Doris Watts will take place at Overland Park Christian Church on Saturday, August 20th at 11:00 a.m. The family will receive visitors prior to the service at 10:30 a.m., also in the sanctuary.
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​You are also invited to join us for the livestream which will be shared here, and on our OPCC Facebook page; you do not have to have Facebook in order to watch the service online.

Doris E. Watts, 94, of Shawnee, KS, passed away August 8th at Villa St. Francis nursing home in Olathe, KS.  Doris was born and raised on a farm in central Kansas.  She became a beautician at age 18 and a nurse at 26 after training at KU Medical Center.  In 1954 she began working for the doctor that eventually formed Kansas City Women’s Clinic, where she continued to work in various roles into her eighties. Her nursing career spanned over 50 years.

She raised her sons in Prairie Village, later moving to Overland Park and then Shawnee.  She was a wonderful mother who almost always had a smile on her face.  She was active in her church, and in her spare time, you would find her either playing bridge or sewing.  Her memory will be treasured by her family and her many friends.

She was preceded in death by two brothers: Martin and Pete Zimmerman, and four sisters: Lela Lolling, Rosa Bratton, Elner Beck and Violet Fitzpatrick.  She leaves two sons, Kevin and Phillip.  

A memorial service will be held Saturday August 20th at Overland Park Christian Church, 7600 W 75th St, Overland Park, KS 66204.  Visitation begins at 10:30am and the service at 11:00.

​A Celebration of Life
Margaret "Margo" Ann Brown
​April 2, 1931 - January 4, 2021

A Celebration of Life for Margo Brown will take place at Overland Park Christian Church on Tuesday, January 23 at 1:00 .m.  ​Due to COVID restrictions, only the family will gather in the sanctuary, and masks and social distancing are required for anyone entering the building.  
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​You are also invited to join us for the livestream which will be shared on our OPCC Facebook page; you do not have to have Facebook in order to watch the service online.

Scripture Readings - Selections from Matthew 5 & 6
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Words of Promise and Hope (including Psalm 23)

Special Music - In the Garden
 
Prayer of Commendation
 
Blessing and Benediction

​Postlude

Margaret Ann Daniels Brown passed away peacefully on January 4, 2021. Born in Flat River, MO on April 2, 1931, she was the third of four children of Ernest & Mildred Daniels. She was born at home so she thought it may be possible that she was actually born on April 1 (April Fool's Day) and her folks changed the date so this legacy wouldn't follow her around in life. This theory may explain her mischievousness but she was no fool – the humorous Margo could light up a room with her quick-wit, ready smile & warmhearted laugh.
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In 1st grade, her family moved to Jefferson City, MO. After 5th grade, the family moved to GA & OK before making their way to Kansas City where she graduated from Central High School. The Daniels children (Dewey, Nedra & Mary) were very close through the years & their friendships were always treasured by Margo. In 1947, Margo met Jack Brown at a dance at her church, Community Christian, in KCMO. After 3 dates, he asked her to be his "babe" & the rest is history. On September 10, 1949, they were married at the same church.

After living in Columbia, MO, where Jack completed his degree, the couple moved back to KC & started their family. Margo & Jack joined Overland Park Christian Church in 1956 where they remained active, life-long members and had many dear friendships. Their lives were built around their family & faith. Margo was a dedicated homemaker who worked tirelessly, cooking delicious meals & desserts; sewing & decorating the home with an artist's eye. She never took herself too seriously and loved to laugh. There were many family vacations, antiquing, camping & visiting historic sites. She was ever ready to listen & offer sought after advice & was always the peacemaker. She helped her grandchildren see how special they were, helping many of them through life's ups & downs. Her home with Jack was always a warm & loving place & all were welcome. She was easy to love & will be missed. Margaret was preceded in death by her parents, siblings & husband. She is survived by her children, Melinda Lee, Margaret Brown (Mark), Jill Bayne, Jack (Terri) Brown, Tom (Gina) Brown & Jennifer (Peter) Lee; her grandchildren, Brett, Danielle, Megan, Jacob, Aaron, Laurie, Caleb, Audrey, Katie, Miles, Luke, Judson, Annie, Ciara, Graham & Ian; and 14 great grandchildren. 

A private family service will be held on Saturday, January 23rd at 1:00 pm at Overland Park Christian. The service will be live streamed on the church's website. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Overland Park Christian Church or 
a charity of choice.

​A Celebration of Life
Ferne Maddux-DUMM
​April 28, 1926 - December 29, 2020

A Celebration of Life for Ferne Maddux-Dumm will take place at Overland Park Christian Church on Tuesday, January 5 at 11:00 a.m.  ​Due to COVID restrictions, only 45 people will be allowed in the sanctuary at one time, and masks and social distancing are required for anyone entering the building.  
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​You are also invited to join us for the livestream which will be shared on our OPCC Facebook page; you do not have to have Facebook in order to watch the service online.

Gathering Music
 
Words of Welcome and Comfort 

Opening Prayer

Special Music - How Do I Help You to Say Goodbye
                                                                                          
Words of Remembrance 
 
Special Music - In the Garden
 
Scripture Readings
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Words of Promise and Hope
 
Celebration of Communion

Special Music - Go Rest High on that Mountain
 
Prayer of Commendation
 
Blessing and Benediction

Ferne Maddux Dumm, 94, of Overland Park, KS passed away Tuesday, December 29, 2020 at her home surrounded by family. She was born April 28, 1926 in Brookfield, Missouri, the daughter of Henry and Martha Wilken. Ferne enjoyed needle work, painting, and crafting.

​She is preceded in death by husbands James J. Maddux and Merle Dumm; her parents; and nine siblings. She is survived by three children, James M. Maddux, Patricia Leckrone, and Carolyn Patrick (Harold); four grandchildren, Tricia, Larry, John, and Jason; five great grandchildren, Holly, Lawrence, Jasmine, Grant, and Gaige; and three great-great grandchildren, Matthew, Lindsay, and Macie.

A visitation will be held from 5:00 - 7:00 P.M. Monday, January 4, 2021 at Overland Park Christian Church. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, January 5, 2021 beginning at 11:00 A.M. at the church with burial following at the Maple Hill Cemetery. All COVID protocols will be in place, and masks will be required while at the church.

A Celebration of Life
PHYLLIS COOKE
​March 29, 1933 - December 14, 2020

A Celebration of Life for Phyllis Cooke will take place at Overland Park Christian Church on Sunday, December 21 at 11:30 a.m. A visitation will take place one hour prior.
​Due to COVID restrictions, only 45 people will be allowed in the sanctuary at one time, and masks and social distancing are required for anyone entering the building.  
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​You are also invited to join us for the livestream which will be shared here on our website, and also on the OPCC Facebook page; you do not have to have Facebook in order to watch the service online

Prelude
 
Words of Welcome and Comfort (Psalm 23)

Opening Prayer

Special Music - Amazing Grace
                                                                                          
Words of Remembrance 
 
Special Music - In the Sweet By-and-By / In the Garden
 
Scripture Readings

• Ecclesiastes 3:1-8
• Proverbs 31:10-31

 
Words of Promise and Hope
 
Special Music - O Holy Night
 
Prayer of Commendation
 
Blessing and Benediction(Revelation 21:3-5)

Postlude

Phyllis Cooke, 87, of Overland Park, KS, passed away Monday, December 14, 2020.

Phyllis was born March 29, 1933 in Livingston County, MO to James Harold and Mina Elizabeth Evans Denham.  Raised in the small farming communities of Ludlow and Dawn, MO she was the eldest of 10 children.  She left the farm after high school to enter        Research School of Nursing where she earned her RN degree.  The next few years were spent working at Research Medical Center and the VA Medical Center in Kansas City before becoming a full-time mother and homemaker.

In Kansas City she met Harvey, the tall, handsome teacher, at a singles group at Community Christian Church on the Country Club Plaza and they were soon married.  Together they raised a son and daughter always instilling in them the importance of education, strong morals and faith.  Eventually four grandchildren came along and Phyllis couldn’t have been happier.  She loved her grandchildren deeply and was always there to help care for them.  Phyllis was a wonderful seamstress and enjoyed singing in the church choir.  Study Club, Overland Park Christian Church Women’s Circle and being involved in Steve & Pam’s activities were some of her favorite pastimes.  Along with her homemaking duties, Harvey kept her busy fixing up and maintaining their rental properties for many years. 

Her husband, Harvey J. Cooke, died January 6, 2016. She was also preceded in death by four siblings, Shirley Cook, Kathryn DuBois, Ron Denham and Jim Denham.

She is survived by her children, Pam (the late Charles) Engelken and Steve (Julia) Cooke; a sister, Carolyn Huff; brothers, David Denham, John Denham, Kenneth Denham and Bill Denham and her grandchildren, Stephanie Cooke, Mallory Cooke, Michael Engelken and Jaimie (Brian) Soetaert.

Funeral services will be Monday Dec. 21st at 11:30 am at the Overland Park Christian Church with burial following in Johnson County Memorial Gardens. Visitation will begin one hour prior to the service. The service is being live streamed and may be viewed on the OPCC Facebook Page or the OPCC Website.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to Overland Park Christian Church, Lumicare Hospice or to “The Steeple of Light” (Frank Lloyd Wright) restoration fund at Community Christian Church.

Obituary courtesy of Amos Family Funeral Home

A Celebration of Life
JUDY CATHERINE ZEMAN
​June 10, 1944 - November 29, 2020

A Memorial Service for Judy Zeman will take place at Overland Park Christian Church on Sunday, December 6 at 2:30 p.m. Due to COVID restrictions, only 45 people will be allowed in the sanctuary at one time, and masks and social distancing are required.  
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​You are also invited to join us for the livestream which will be shared here on our website, and also on the OPCC Facebook page; you do not have to have Facebook in order to watch the service online.

Judy passed peacefully at her home in Overland Park on the morning of November 29, 2020.   She was born on June 10, 1944 in Omaha, NE, the daughter of John Miles Leypoldt and Catherine Spencer.  She was the granddaughter of Frances Spencer of Grand Island, NE, whom she greatly adored and admired as a child.
 

​Her youth was spent in Omaha where she attended Dundee Presbyterian Church as a child and graduated West Side High School in 1962 along with her friends Trudy Gruidel, Nancy Holle and Bob Hays, among others.  Following high school, she married James Zeman, who worked for F.W. Woolworth’s in Omaha, and the two of them enjoyed their newlywed days in Panama where James served in the army as a missile and rocketry technician.  They narrowly escaped harm in the Day of Martyrs Rebellion in Panama when a young Manuel Noriega arranged their rescue from the conflict, which involved a dispute by locals over the American flag being flown above the Panamanian flag.  Judy was flown home to Omaha with fallen American soldiers and Deputy Secretary of Defense Cyrus Vance.  Following this, the pair resided in the towns of Omaha, Beatrice, Lincoln, Spencer WI, Fargo, Waterloo IA, Hamburg IA, Overland Park KS, and Springfield, Missouri before Judy relocated to Overland Park her latter years following her husband’s death.
 
Along her journey, she lovingly raised her children and assisted in the family dimestore in Hamburg, IA.  Later she worked as a well loved Personal Care Assistant for Oxford Home Health in Springfield, and also as a Nanny and school cafeteria worker.  In Overland Park, in her latter years, she worked at Children’s Village Montessori Daycare and later ran her own in-home licensed daycare where she was also well loved and remembered by many families, providers, and children.   She was a beloved, motherly shoulder and friend for many whom she befriended in life including Gary Hansen, of Hamburg, Iowa, Sue O’Donnell of Overland Park, the Gill family of Montana including Jakob and Jessie (“her Joy”), the Sloan family including Kiefer and Cooper, the Olive family of Springfield including David, Lillian, and Frances, and Cathy Stewart of Springfield, Leann Manifold, Jane Manning, and her good neighbor Dorothy Jimerson, all of whom she considered her family.  During her final year she appreciated the steadfast kindness and care of her personal care aides who helped her, a former aide herself, in her final tedious struggle with dementia, including Angel, Astou, Macy, Unique, Karen and Sharon, among others, as well as her hospice nurses Rachel and Sheena.  Many thanks also for the kindness and charity of St Joseph Medical Center and her caring physician's Matthew Buss, Kirk Sloan, Anil Gosalia, Kuldeep Singh, Arthur Allen, and practitioners Anucio Joseph and Saida Alarab.
 
Judy was a devoted woman in her faith and spent her final years in fellowship with Overland Park Christian Church, where she publicly confessed Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior and was baptized in recent years.  She appreciated the ministry and help of her faith sisters there including Rev. Laura, Peggy and Sharon among many.
 
Judy is survived by her children, John and Steve Zeman, of the Kansas City area, with their spouses Diane and Christy, and has now departed to join her first born child, Joy, her loving husband, James, and grandmother Frances, whom she ultimately grew to become very much like after so many years.  Judy was and is a caring, loving, childlike soul, and her presence in this world will be greatly missed.  Her spirit and memory will be reflected upon and cherished by all who knew her, and the love she gave will be forever shared.
 
Funeral will be 2:30 pm Sunday, December 6th at Overland Park Christian Church, 7600 W 75th St., Overland Park, KS.  Masks required. Services will also be live-streamed on the OPCC Website or OPCC Facebook Page
 
Interment of urn will be 2:00 PM Monday, December 7th at Westlawn Cemetery in Omaha.

Obituary courtesy of the Cremation Society of KC

A Celebration of Life
INA FERN MCBRIDE
April 6, 1930 - November 18, 2020

Ina Fern McBride, 90, of Overland Park, Kansas passed away in her home November 18, 2020.  Ina was born April 6, 1930 in Lake View, IA to Claude and Hester Russell née Frederick.

She graduated from Sac City High and taught in a one room school until she was married.  Ina Fern was foremost a dedicated loving wife and mother.  A lifelong energetic and active member of her church.  She was an enthusiastic volunteer for MADD, Soup Kitchen and many other causes. She was a person to see a need and respond. Heroicaly kind and a loyal Chief’s fan.  The family made her a book for her 80th birthday called “80 Reasons We Love Ina Fern”. We could go another 80 at least.

Ina was preceded in death by her husband, Everett. She is survived by her sister Irene Siebrecht; her children Terry McBride, Karen Thrailkill, James McBride, Gregory McBride, Steven McBride; her six grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. 

Due to the current circumstances, no services are scheduled.

Memorial contributions may be made to:
Overland Park Christian Church - Online Giving, or
7600 West 75th Street
Overland Park, KS  66204
(913) 677-4646

Obituary courtesy of Amos Family Funeral Home

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A visitation for Bill Sloan will take place at Amos Family Funeral Home on Saturday, November 14 from 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.  Only 45 people will be allowed in the chapel at one time, and masks and social distancing are required.  The funeral service will follow at 11:00 a.m., also at Amos Family Funeral Home in Shawnee, KS  You are also invited to join us for the livestream which will be shared here on our website, and also on the OPCC Facebook page; you do not have to have Facebook in order to watch the service online.

William “Bill” Sloan, 85, passed away on Monday Nov. 2, 2020. Bill was born to Neal and Florence I. (Richardson) Sloan in Miami county and spent his life in Louisburg, Roeland Park, and Merriam, Kansas.

He is survived by Jo Lynn (Whitley) Sloan, his devoted wife of 62 years and his beloved dog Abby. Bill also leaves behind two sons: Shawn Sloan and his wife Jan of Mason, OH and their daughters Sydney and Chandler, and son Ty; Ryan Sloan and wife Darci of Stilwell, KS and their sons Jake, Brady and Nash. He is survived by his sisters Mary and husband Tim Nay, Pat (Maynard) Good, and many nieces and nephews.

Bill attended Centennial Elementary school in Miami County and graduated from Louisburg High School where he was a member of the football and track and field teams. Immediately following graduation, he joined the United States Navy where he served for 2 years before joining the United States Army in 1955 where he served for 3 years. He retired from McCormick & Co. spices after a 29-year career in Kansas and Missouri. Bill was also a member of the Dwight Cowles American Legion Post 370. He and Jo Lynn enjoy spending time with family and friends, dancing, traveling, cars, and motorcycles. They are active members of Overland Park Christian Church.

Bill will be remembered for his kindness and fun-loving, mischievous spirit. He was loved by all and very proud of his family.

We would like to thank the amazing Staff of AdventHealth Shawnee Mission Hospital Progressive Care Unit. We owe a tremendous debt of gratitude to the entire support staff for the exceptional kindness and professionalism while caring for Bill in his final days.

A visitation will be held from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 14th at the Amos Family Funeral Home in Shawnee, Kansas. Followed by a funeral service at 11:00 a.m. also at Amos. The funeral service will be stream live and you can watch it by clicking here. 

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to Unleashed Animal Rescue 5918 Broadmoor St., Mission, KS 66202,  913-831-7387

Due to the current COVID-19 restrictions we are limited to 45 people in the chapel at one time. Masks and social distancing will be required. 

Obituary provided by the Amos Family Funeral Home