​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

A Celebration of Life
EDITH ELIZABETH REYNOLDS
​December 25, 1942 - October 21, 2020

The Celebration of Life for Edith Reynolds will take place at Overland Park Christian Church on Saturday, November 7 at 2:00 p.m.  Only immediate family will attend the service in-person.  You are invited to join us for the livestream. 

You can watch the livestream through our OPCC Facebook page; you do not have to have Facebook in order to watch the service online.

Edith E. Reynolds, age 77, of Olathe, KS, died October 21, 2020 in Overland Park surrounded by family. Services will take place at Overland Park Christian Church on Saturday, November 7 at 2:00pm. Only immediate family will attend the service in person.
 
The family wishes that any memorial donations be sent to The American Heart Association.
 
Edith was born December 25, 1942 to Herbert and Bessie Osborne. She grew up in Cairo/Jacksonville, MO and graduated from Cairo High School in 1960. She attended Moberly Area Junior College. In July 1962, Edith married Jimmy Dee Reynolds and moved to Kansas City. She was employed by the Army Corp. of Engineers as a Drafting Technician. 
 
Her faith was very important to her and was a member of the Overland Park Christian Church, enjoying volunteering in the video department and more. Edith loved acquiring knowledge, reading about new technology and science, also enjoying sci-fi. She enjoyed the arts, having season tickets with Jimmy at the Theatre. She also loved displaying her daughter’s artistic creations proudly. She enjoyed playing cards, and had interests in ceramics, crocheting, sewing, cake decorating, and she served as family historian, documenting our lives through photographs dating back to the 1800’s. Edith was a loving mother, always making sure her family had what they needed and much more. And of course, her near bone crushing hugs were always another reminder of her love.
 
Edith was preceded in death by her parents Bessie and Herbert Osborne and brother Herschel. Edith is survived by her husband Jimmy D. Reynolds of Olathe, KS; a brother Harold Osborn and wife Jay; a sister Martha Lynch; her daughter Cory and husband Quentin Deck; daughter Cathi and husband Allen Bret; daughter Chrystal Reynolds-Stewart; daughter Caryn and husband Chris Burch; daughter Carma and husband Matt Roberts; daughter Colleen and husband Jeff Allen; grandchildren Caleb Inman; Jordan Inman; Kyla Burch; Darion Burch; Natasha Dahl; Rae Ann Roberts; Tristyn Burch; Kali Deck; Kiley Roberts; Audrey Ward; Colby Roberts; Finn Allen; Isabelle Allen; Casey Roberts; Levi Allen; great-grandchildren Liam Burch; Nora Dahl; Everly Burch; Adria Dahl and many more beloved family members.

Obituary provided by the Cremation Society of Kansas & Missouri.

On Thursday, October 15, 2020, Rebecca Wenner passed away at the age of 52 at home surrounded by family. 

Rebecca was born on August 29, 1968 in Olathe, Kansas. She grew up in Chanute, Kansas and graduated from Chanute High School. She attended the University of Kansas where she got a Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Environmental Science and Biology. She began working as an Environmental Scientist early in the environmental movement, and dedicated her life to public service through the Kansas Department of Health and Environment and the Environmental Protection Agency.  

After college Rebecca briefly married, during which time she had her daughter Anna Wenner. She later moved to Topeka where she raised Anna and her niece, Emily Alden, alongside her sister and mother. When asked how many children she had, Rebecca often jokingly said that she had “one and a half” daughters because of how important Emily was in her life. Rebecca was heavily involved in her children’s school, church, and 4-H activities and was known for bringing delicious cookies as treats whenever possible.  

Rebecca was an active volunteer with 4-H where she was everything from a club leader to a dog trainer, and she was widely known and loved throughout the state of Kansas. She was also a Sunday School and Bible School teacher at First Christian Church in Topeka where she loved to work with kids.

Even before being diagnosed with Stage 4 cancer in 2018, Rebecca always had a love of life. She looked forward to every birthday and never took a moment for granted. She was an avid traveler, especially to national parks, and her favorite place in the world was Yellowstone National Park. She described her trips with her family and friends as her best memories, as well as her role as a mom. Her love of pandas and the color purple was exceeded only by her love of her family and friends. Near the end of her time, Rebecca said that she wanted everyone she loved to know how much they meant to her and how much she appreciated them being in her life.      

Rebecca is survived by her daughter (Anna Wenner), her mother (Sondra Alden), her sister (Evelyn Alden), her brother (John Alden), her sister-in-law (Debbie Alden), her nephew (John Alden) and her nieces (Jamie Alden and Emily Alden). Rebecca was a dedicated mother, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend, and she will be greatly missed by all who knew her. 

A private memorial will be held in Rebecca’s honor on Tuesday, October 20, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. 

Due to COVID-19, the funeral will be streamed online for any who would like to attend.   Those who wish to watch the service virtually can do so on the Overland Park Christian Facebook page, or on the Overland Park Christian website.  Please direct any questions in regards to the live stream to the church.

ContributionsIn lieu of flowers, Rebecca has asked that donations be made to Yellowstone Forever to help future generations enjoy her favorite national park. (Please follow this link for more information) 

A Celebration of Life
WILMA W. TOWNSEND
​August 19, 1933 - July 28, 2020

The Celebration of Life for Wilma Townsend will take place at Amos Funeral Home on Saturday, August 1 at 10:00 a.m. 

The funeral home will live stream her service, here, and OPCC will load the video here on our website after the service.
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Though the service is being live-streamed to the Amos Family Funeral Home Facebook page, you do not have to have Facebook in order to watch the service online. 

Wilma W. Townsend, 86, Merriam, KS passed away Tuesday, July 28, 2020 at Advent Health Shawnee Mission.

Wilma was born on August 19, 1933 in Agra, KS to Fred and Ethel Miller. Wilma married Gerald H. Townsend on June 2, 1956 in Manhattan, KS. He preceded her in death, on July 15, 1997. Wilma was also preceded in death by her daughter, Teresa Marangelli, on March 29, 2019; her siblings, Leonard Miller, Warren Miller, Abby Schrueben, Kay Gates. Survivors include her daughter, Lisa (John) Adair of Cincinnati, OH and sons Kent (Ellen) Townsend of Topeka, KS and Alan (Anita) Townsend of Inola, OK. Wilma is also survived by grandchildren; Ty (Amy Townsend), Leslie (Mack) Mondesir, Steven (Haley) Townsend, Josh Townsend, Melissa (Travis) Walker, Luke Townsend, Jordan Adair, and step-grandchildren Michael Marangelli and Marissa Marangelli and three great grandchildren.

Wilma spent most of her married life as a housewife while working some at Johnson County Community College. Wilma was very involved in the life of Overland Park Christian Church serving on many committees and she especially enjoyed her time as a Stephen’s Minister, calling on members and serving communion. Wilma will be remembered for how much she enjoyed going out to eat, happy hours and being able to travel with family and friends.

Services
A visitation will be 9:00-10:00 am, Saturday, August 1st with a service to follow at 10:00 am at Amos Family Funeral Home, 10901 Johnson Drive, Shawnee, Kansas 66203.  To watch the service click here.

Contributions
Memorial contributions may be made to Overland Park Christian Church, 7600 W. 75th Street, Overland Park, KS, 66204 or a charity of your choice.
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Restrictions
Please be aware that due to COVID-19 and safety precautions, we are limiting the number of people in our chapel to 45 for the funeral service. We will be rotating people through the chapel during the visitation as best as we can if more than 45 people are in at once. We ask that people respect and comply with social distancing and the mask requirement. 

​A Celebration of Life
Nadine W. Sheldon
August 22, 1916 – June 29, 2020

Obituary provided by Amos Funeral Home

Nadine Sheldon, 103, of Overland Park, KS passed away on June 29th, 2020. She was born on August 22, 1916 in Waverly, KS to Charles and Flora Kelley. Nadine was a member of Overland Park Christian Church dating back to 1957. She was very active in the women’s ministry and the food kitchen. She enjoyed gardening and was known to grow the best tomatoes and black raspberries. Nadine loved to travel including to New Zealand, Fiji, Costa Rica and Peru.
Nadine was preceded in death by her husband, Howard Sheldon; grandson, Danny Sheldon; great-granddaughter, Jewell Frerichs; son-in-law, David Michael; parents; and three brothers and three sisters. She is survived by her two children, Earl (Barbara) Sheldon and Jan Michael; grandchildren, Mark Sheldon, Amy Sheldon, Melissa Ricker, Kelley Frerichs, Kristen Smith, Lori Kjeldgaard, and Alicia Chandler; 20 great-grandchildren; and 2 great-great granddaughters.

A funeral service will be held on Thursday, July 2nd at 1 PM at Overland Park Christian Church. Burial at Johnson County Memorial Gardens. Due to COVID restrictions, the service will be limited to family only and broadcast on the church’s website.  If you are family and will be in attendance for the service on Thursday, masks will be required at the church. 

Memorial donations in Nadine’s name may be made to Overland Park Christian Church.