Obituaries

Norman Shaffer, 91, of Overland Park, Kansas, passed away peacefully on March 1.

Sharon Marks Swartzman, 89, of Leawood, Kansas, passed away peacefully on Feb. 25 at her home, surrounded by loved ones. She was born on July 26, 1936, in Kansas City to Reva and Jim Marks.

Shevie Winitz passed away peacefully at home on Feb. 24. 

Harriet Ruth Bigus died at the age of 97 on Feb. 5 at The Actors Fund Home in Englewood, New Jersey. 

Marvin A. Birnbaum, 89, of Las Vegas, Nevada, died on Feb. 11.

Igor Anatolyevich Levin, of Lenexa, Kansas, passed away on Feb. 11, 2026.

Michael Edwin Rogovein, 88, of Overland Park, Kansas, passed away peacefully on Feb. 12.

Marcia J. Rubin passed away peacefully in New York City on Feb. 15 at the age of 97.

Diane Mnookin Arnell passed away peacefully on Feb. 4, surrounded by her family after a short illness.

Harvey Thalblum passed away peacefully on Feb. 4 at home, surrounded by his family and his dogs.