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