Obituaries

Judith Joyce Laserson, 82, died June 2, 2023, in Naples, Florida. She was born Feb. 7, 1941, the youngest daughter of Elery Stucker and Linnie Aultman, in Kansas City, Missouri.

Barbara Ballmann Katz, 82, of Kansas City, passed away surrounded by family on June 24, 2023, after a courageous fight against leukemia. 

Frances Lee Levitch (nee Waisblum), 101, passed away on May 1, 2023.

Larry Poisner, 92 years old, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on June 20, 2023.

Richard Morris Helzberg passed away unexpectedly on June 2 after an accident while walking his dog near his home in San Geronimo, California. At age 82, Richard was full of exceptional energy and humor, and he loved his life. His favorite Satchel Paige quote is apt: “How old would you be if you didn't know how old you are?”

Joseph S. Lerner, Jr., of Atlanta, Georgia (formerly of Kansas City), a loving and supportive husband, father, and grandfather, passed away peacefully on June 6 after a brief illness, surrounded by his family.

Magda Haber, 86, of Naples, Florida (formerly of Leawood, Kansas), died June 10, 2023.

Timothy Wilson Finnigan, 46, of Overland Park, Kansas, passed peacefully at his home on the morning of June 11, 2023. 

Norma Farber, 86, of Overland Park, Kansas, passed away on May 29, 2023. 

Marjorie J. Levin Rabin Brodkin, 97, passed from this world (as was her desire) soon after midnight on June 5 at Menorah Medical Center with her hands held by her daughters.