Obituaries

Julie Gerson passed away peacefully on September 18 surrounded by her adoring family. 

Sue Zevitz, 80, of Overland Park, Kansas, passed away peacefully on September 25, 2021, surrounded by her loving family. True to her nature, she fought a courageous battle against cancer until the very end.

 Janis Doreen Silver, our purple butterfly, 74, of Overland Park, Kansas, passed away peacefully at home on August 20, 2021. In lieu of flowers, please make donations on behalf of Janis to Wayside Waifs or any animal rescue facility.

Julie Gerson passed away peacefully on September 18 surrounded by her adoring family. “Grandee,” as she was known by her grandchildren, was born to Sally and Jack (Babe) Lapin, December 5, 1936, in Kansas City.  Julie was so fortunate to have grown up surrounded by a loving family, including her brother Edward and many friends. “Jules,” as affectionately known by her friends, maintained many of these same lifelong relationships.

Anyone who knew him always came away feeling happier spending time with him. He was a favorite among caregivers, waitresses and new acquaintances at Brookdale Overland Park. Warner Bergh was someone you wanted to be around thanks to his infectious optimism, warm smile and wit.

Stanley Mallin, 98, of Las Vegas, Nevada, passed away peacefully on September 11th, 2021. He was one of three children born to parents Louis and Bess Mallin in Kansas City, Missouri. He was preceded in death by his brother, Robert.

Andrew “Andy” Martin Schwartz, MD, 67, resident of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, died peacefully at his home on September 1, 2021, surrounded by his loving wife and children.

Katianne Bordy Tannenwald, 28, of Overland Park, Kansas, passed away with her family by her side on September 1, 2021. She was a proud graduate of Blue Valley North and the Blue Valley Access Program.

Zamir Bavel, Lawrence, Kansas, died in his home at age 92 on August 5, 2021. He was born February 8, 1929, in Tel Aviv.

Carol Ann “Mrs. Chana” Planzer Weinstock, 81, passed away September 5 at her daughter's home in Israel. She was a Judaic teacher in Kansas City for 44 years. She volunteered for the sisterhood of Congregation Beth Israel Abraham and Voliner and headed the Chevra Kadisha (Jewish burial society) for 14 years. She was a member of BIAV and the Chabad House. She was very involved in the community at large.