Vera E. Corbett
Date of Death: 09-11-2001
Service Information
Location: Porter Chapel
Date: 09-15-2001 Time: 10:00 AM
Vera Edna Corbett, 88, of Overland Park, Kansas, died Tuesday, September 11, 2001 at Trinity Lutheran Manor. Funeral Services will be 10:00 A.M. Saturday, September 15, at the Porter Funeral Home, 1835 Minnesota Ave. Kansas City, Kansas. Burial in Highland Park Cemetery. Friends may call 9-10 A.M. Saturday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorials to the AMERICAN DIABETES ASSOCIATION OF KANSAS CITY 9201 WARD PARKWAY, SUITE 300, KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI 64114. Vera was born April 14, 1913, in Kansas City, Kansas and was a lifelong resident of the Kansas City area. She was a Dental Assistant and Office Manager for Dr. Aubrey Gentry for 23 years, retiring in 1980. She was a member of the Overland Park Presbyterian Church, lifetime member of the PTA, and was past president of the Kansas State Dental Assistant Association. She was preceded by her husband, Harry and two sons, Jack and Paul. She is survived by a sister, Edith Allison, Mission, KS, aunt, Ann Blowers, Prairie Village, KS 9 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren, and 5 nieces and nephews.
Lois L. Boring
Date of Death: 10-28-2001
Service Information
Location: Porter Funeral Home
Date: 10-31-2001 Time: 10:00 AM
Lois L. Boring, 83, of Bonner Springs, KS, died Sunday, Oct. 28, 2001 at the CLC of Bonner Springs. Funeral Services will be 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 31st at the Porter Funeral Home, 1835 Minnesota Ave. Kansas City, KS. Burial in Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens. Friends may call at the funeral home from 4-7 p.m. Tuesday. The family suggests memorial contributions to the American Diabetes Association, 9201 Ward Pkwy. Suite 300, KCMO 64114. Mrs. Boring was born July 4, 1918, in Leavenworth, KS and was a lifelong resident of Kansas City, KS. She was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church; Sherman Chapter, Order of Eastern Star #8; Past President of Quindaro and Northwest Jr. High School P.T.A's and the KCK Council of PTA's; Indian Springs Walkers; and the Transit Golden Age Club. Lois was preceded in death by her husband, Roy Dale Boring in 1988. She is survived by her 3 sons; Terry Boring, Belton, MO, James Boring, San Marcos, CA, Craig Boring, O'Fallon, MO; her daughter, Sharon Boring Goldbeck, Bonner Springs, KS; 12 grandchildren; and 7 great-grandchildren. (Arrangements: Porter Funeral Home 1835 Minnesota Ave. Kansas City, KS 913 621 6400)
Louis G. Brim
Date of Death: 11-01-2001
Service Information
Location: Porter Funeral Home
Date: 11-05-2001 Time: 11:00 AM
Louis G. "Red" Brim, 79, of Gladstone, MO., died Thursday, November 1, 2001 at White Oak Manor. Funeral Services will be 11:00 A.M. Monday, November 5, at the Porter Funeral Home, 1835 Minnesota Ave. Kansas City, KS 66102. Burial in Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens. Friends may call 10-11 A.M. Monday at the funeral home. The family suggests memorials to Crossroads Hopice of Kansas City, 7611 State Line Rd. Kansas City, MO 64114. Louis was born May 10, 1922, in Kansas City, KS. He was a mechanic for TWA for 30 years, retiring in 1985. He served in the United States Army, during WWII. Louis is survived by his wife, of 54 years, Betty L. Brim, of the home., daughter, Kathy Thrasher, Kansas City, MO, sister, Lilly Montoya, Kansas City, MO, niece, Mary Kaufman, Kansas City, MO, and a grandson, Brandon. (Arrangements: Porter Funeral Home 1835 Minnesota Ave. Kansas City, KS)
James F. Moore
Date of Death: 11-03-2001
Service Information
Location: Porter Funeral Home
Date: 11-07-2001 Time: 10:00 AM
Rtd. USN Chief Petty Officer James F. Moore, 82, of KCKs, died Saturday, November 3, 2001 at his home. Memorial Services will be 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, November 7, at the Porter Funeral Home, 1835 Minnesota Ave. KCKs. Cremation with burial of cremains at Chapel Hill Cemetery. Friends may call 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home where a Rosary will be said at 7:00 p.m. Jim was born March 7, 1919, in KCKs where he was a lifelong resident. He was a Retired Chief Petty Officer with the US Navy and had been a Cabinet Maker with the Cabinet Maker's Union, Local #1635. He had served in World War II, and the Korean Conflict, and was involved in the search for Amelia Earhart in 1937 on the USS Colorado. He was a member of the Fleet Reserve Association for over 40 years; and a member of St. Peter's Catholic Church. Jim was preceded in death by his daughter, Kathleen Elizabeth; 2 brothers, Joseph, and John; and a sister, Anna Pearl. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Irene Moore, of the home; 6 children, James M., Wanda K., Michael D., Timothy D., Joseph W., and John T.; 2 sisters, Frances Smith, Margaret Metz; 11 grandchildren; and 4 great grandchildren. (Arrangements: Porter Funeral Home 1835 Minnesota Ave. Kansas City, KS)
Roberta W. Schmidt
Date of Death: 11-04-2001
Service Information
Location: Porter Funeral Home
Date: 11-08-2001 Time: 11:00 AM
Roberta W. Schmidt, 87, of Kansas City, KS, died Sunday, November 4, 2001 at the Providence Place. Memorial Services will be 11:00 A.M. Thursday, November 8, at the Porter Funeral Home, 1835 Minnesota Ave. Kansas City, KS. Burial of cremains in Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens. Friends may call 10-11:00 A.M. Thursday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to KANSAS CITY HOSPICE 1625 W. 92nd STREET KANSAS CITY, MO 64114-9756. Roberta was born August 1, 1914, in Kansas City, MO and had been a resident of Kansas City, KS most of her life. She was a volunteer for Cancer Action, Inc and Friends of the Library. She was a member of Central Christian Church, Christian Women's Fellowship and the Esther Circle. Roberta was preceded in death by her husbands Carl E. Schmidt in 1975 and Dr. William Spiller in 1980. She is survived by 4 children and their spouses Clyde and Sharon Schmidt, Kansas City, KS, Carol and George Bigelow, Kansas City, KS, David and Sharon Schmidt, Shawnee, KS, Robert Schmidt, Ridgefield, CT, 9 grandchildren Ronald, Laurie, Jaina, Shauna, Julie, Terence, Burton, Matthew, Margey, 7 great-grandchildren Lauren, Justin, Josh, Nicole, Philip, Jessica, Maya, 2 great-great-grandchildren Mark and Tiera. (Arrangements: Porter Funeral Home 1835 Minnesota Ave. Kansas City, KS)
Kenny A. Wright
Date of Death: 11-05-2001
Service Information
Location: Porter Funeral Home
Date: 11-09-2001 Time: 11:00 AM
Kenny A. Wright, 32, of Kansas City, KS, died Monday, November 5, 2001 at K.U. Medical Center. Funeral Services will be 11:00 A.M. Friday, November 9, at the Porter Funeral Home, 1835 Minnesota Ave. Kansas City, Kansas 66102. Burial in Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens. Friends may call 10-11 A.M. Friday at the funeral home. The family suggests memorials to the Burnett Burn Center c/o KU Medical Center. Kenny was born October 29, 1969, in Kansas City, KS. and had been a lifelong resident of the area. He had worked in the maintenance department at Constar Plastics for 14 years. He was a member of the the Ford Galaxie Club. He is survived by his wife, Sue Wright, of the home., three children, Kareanne, Kevin, and Kendra, all of home, brother, Jeff Wright, KCK, sister, Penny Blanks, Gravois Mills, MO, mother, Raylene Wright, Versailles, MO. (Arrangements: Porter Funeral Home 1835 Minnesota Ave. Kansas City, KS)
Rose E. Taylor
Date of Death: 11-07-2001
Service Information
Location: Porter Funeral Home
Date: 11-10-2001 Time: 10:30 AM
Rose E. Taylor, 88, of Kansas City, KS, died Wednesday, November 7, 2001 at her home. Funeral Services will be 10:30 A.M. Saturday, November 10, at the Porter Funeral Home, 1835 Minnesota Ave. Kansas City, KS. Burial in Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens. Friends may call 9:30-10:30 A.M. Saturday at the Porter Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to Crossroads Hospice of Kansas City . Rose was born February 19, 1913, in Iuka, KS and had been a resident of Kansas City, KS most of her life. She was a Registered Nurse for Bethany Hospital and Providence Medical Center for 17 years retiring in 1971. She was a member of Community of Christ Church. She was preceded in death by her husband William B. Taylor in 1979. She is survived by 2 daughters Vicki Womack, Sherry McCarthy, both of Kansas City, KS, 3 grandsons Todd, Rodney, Andrew, 2 great-granddaughters Sorrella and Lilly. (Arrangements: Porter Funeral Home 1835 Minnesota Ave. Kansas City, KS)
Sean F. Higgins
Date of Death: 11-25-2001
Service Information
Location: St. Patrick Catholic Church
Date: 12-01-2001 Time: 10:00 AM
Sean Fitzgerald Higgins, 37, of Bonner Springs, KS, died Sunday, November 25, 2001 in Merced, CA.. The Funeral Liturgy will be 10:00 A.M. Saturday, December 1, 2001 at the St. Patrick's Catholic Church, 1086 N. 94th St. Kansas City, KS. Burial in Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens. Friends may call 6-8 p.m. Friday, November 30,2001 at the Porter Funeral Home 1835 Minnesota Ave. K.C. KS. where a Rosary will be said at 6:30 P.M. The family suggests memorials to St. Patrick's School. Sean was born May 28, 1964, in Kansas City, KS and was a lifelong Wyandotte County resident. He was a carpenter with Dahmer Bros. Construction Co and with his wife, Stephanie owned & operated Miss Stephanie's Academy in Bonner Springs. He was a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church and Local 168 of the Carpenter's Union. He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting, fishing boating & camping. He is survived by his wife, Stephanie Higgins, 2 children, Kelsey Ann & Joseph Henry Higgins, and inherited daughter, Kaitlyn "Katy" Higgins, his mother, Virginia Higgins, K.C.KS, 4 sisters, Maureen Birdsong, Edwardsville, KS, Sheila O'Hare, Tonganoxie, KS, Veronica Walker, K.C.KS, Kathleen Higgins, Denver, CO, 4 brothers, Kevin Higgins, Centerview, MO, Brian Higgins, Wellsville, KS, Timothy Higgins, K.C.KS, Patrick Higgins, Basehor, KS, 9 nephews & 5 nieces. (Arrangements: Porter Funeral Home 1835 Minnesota Ave. Kansas City, KS)
Phillip E. Nichols
Date of Death: 01-07-2002
Service Information
Location: First Central Church of the Brethren
Date: 01-12-2002 Time: 5:00 PM
Phillip E. Nichols, 41, of KCK, died Monday, January 7, 2002. Memorial Services will be 5:00 P.M. Saturday, January 12, at the First Central Church of the Brethren, 103 N. 13th St. KCK and a Memorial Service from 3-5 P.M. Sunday, January 13, at the First Lutheran Church, 10th & Charles St. Joseph, MO. In lieu of flowers the family request memorials to the City Union Mission or Meals on Wheels Program. Phillip is survived by his wife, Jane Nichols, of the home, mother, Joyce Nichols, sister, Donna Campbell, 2 nephews & 2 nieces. He showed his love of history by being a longtime member of the Society for Creative Anachronism, which is a medieval reenactment group. His name among them was Phillippe deMortain. (Arrangements: Porter Funeral Home 1835 Minnesota Ave. Kansas City, KS)
