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.
Morton Mayer Spack passed away unexpectedly and peacefully in the early hours of August 23, 2021.
Ila “Tootie” Brown, 95, of Overland Park, passed away peacefully on August 20, 2021, surrounded by her loving family. Tootie was born August 24, 1925 in Fremont, Nebraska, to the late Minnie and Joseph Monovitz.
Marjorie P. Lipsky, 98, passed away Wednesday, August 25, 2021 at her daughter’s house in Overland Park, KS. It had been her home since last summer, giving her the opportunity to be surrounded by her family and able to visit with them every day, which was appropriate and natural as her family was the focus of her life, including her beloved husband, Gene, who passed away in 2012.
