Obituaries

Christina Ortiz Clark, 48, a beloved wife, mother and friend, passed away peacefully on October 13, 2026.

Dr. Herbert Joseph Waxman, 91, of Overland Park, Kansas, passed away peacefully on October 13, 2026, after battling a long illness.

Ronald S. Weiss, 82, of Mission, Kansas, passed away in the early morning of October 17, 2026.

Harvey L. Kaplan, a devoted husband, father, grandfather and friend, a nationally renowned trial lawyer and a tireless leader of Kansas City’s Jewish community, died Friday, October 16, 2026, at home, surrounded by his loving family, after a short but courageous battle with cancer. He was 83.

Morrie M. Joseph, 99, of Overland Park, Kansas, passed away peacefully on October 10, 2026, at his home with family by his side. He was born at Wesley Hospital on May 4, 1927, to William and Esther Joseph.

Jason Barrett Kort, 53, of Leawood, Kansas, passed away on Monday, September 14, 2026. A funeral service was held on Thursday, September 17, at The Temple, Congregation B'nai Jehudah, with interment following at Rose Hill Cemetery.

Suzanne “Suzi” Carter, 82, passed away peacefully on September 12, 2026, in Omaha, Nebraska, after a brief stint with cancer. 

Matthew E. Lewis, 60, passed away peacefully at his home on September 7, 2026, surrounded by family.

Myron Herbert Goldstein, 79, of Leawood, Kansas, passed away on September 16, 2026. 

Eileen S. (Eaglstein) Cohen passed away peacefully on September 12, 2026, at the age of 82. She lived a life filled with creativity, curiosity, adventure, and an unwavering commitment to her family, friends, and community.