R.L. Leintz Funeral Home, 4701 10th Avenue, Leavenworth, KS (2026)

04/27/2026

Dorothy Jean Visocsky (née Owens), a lifelong resident of Leavenworth, Kansas, went to be with her Lord on April 24, 2026, passing away peacefully surrounded by her family at the age of 84. A woman of deep and abiding faith, our Mom was the beloved daughter of Lloyd and Lucille Owens, born on January 27, 1942, in Leavenworth.

She lived her life with a grace and kindness that touched everyone who knew her. While she spent a few years living in Oregon and California, the vast majority of her life was rooted in Kansas, the place she truly called home.

Our Mom was the love of her husband’s life, and she and Dennis Visocsky shared 61 beautiful years of marriage before his passing in 2020. Together, they built a home centered on faith and were blessed with a large, devoted family. While she spent time working at Hallmark Cards, her favorite and most cherished roles were always being a Mom and a Grandma. Even as she faced significant health challenges and many medical procedures over the years, she did so with remarkable bravery—never complaining and always keeping a smile on her face. She remained a steady blessing to all of us.

She was a wonderful cook, and we will forever cherish the memories of the meals she prepared and the love she shared around her table. Our Mom found great peace in her beautiful backyard and her sunroom filled with plants, where she loved visiting with her family, friends, and neighbors—always with her faithful dog, Clint, by her side. We find great comfort in knowing that Mom and Dad are now reunited.

She is survived by her five children, Dennis Visocsky Jr. (Mary) of Leavenworth, Regina Schimke (Doug) of Basehor, Edith Parks (Dave) of Basehor, Christina Carter (Jay) of Leavenworth and Wade Visocsky (Terri) of Lee’s Summit, MO.; her sisters, Patty Sue Dannenberg and Linda Owens; and her brother, Jack Comer (Betty). Her remarkable legacy continues through her 11 grandchildren, as well as many great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. Our family wishes to extend our deepest gratitude to Aunt Pooh for the extraordinary love and care she provided to our Mom.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Lloyd and Lucille; her husband, Dennis; her sisters, Marilyn Nash, Donna Horning and Marla Tennyson; and her grandson, Nicholas.

Visitation beginning with praying the rosary will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, April 29, 2026, at the R.L. Leintz Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, April 30, 2026, at St. Joseph Church. Burial will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to the American Heart Association or to a charity of the donor's choice in her name.

04/18/2026

Leslie D. Assaf, 60, of Easton, Kan., died unexpectedly at home Friday, April 17, 2026. Born Leslie Dawn Assaf on October 22, 1965, at Naval Air Station, Hacksonville, Fla., she was the daughter of Barbara B. (Bilbo) Rossetto and Charles R. Assaf.

While an honor student at Shawnee Mission Northwest High School, Leslie lettered in softball and tennis. After high school she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Theater and Media Arts from the University of Kansas in 1989. Before working as an accounting operations coordinator with Rally House in Lenexa, Kan., she previously worked with Tory Burch and Coach at the Legends, T-Mobile and Disney Direct Marketing.

On Sept. 22, 2022, Leslie married Charles “Chuck” DeMoss in Leavenworth, Kan. She is survived by her husband, Chuck DeMoss of Easton, Kan.; daughter, Schuyler D. Bowen of Lee’s Summit, Mo.; son, Rodney (Bubba) Bowen of Kansas City, Kan.; grandchildren, Anastasia Sanchez and Maxxon Chaney; stepdaughter, Kristin DeMoss of Mission, Kan.; stepson, Justin DeMoss of Shawnee, Kan.; her father, Charles R. (Barbara) Assaf of Spring, Texas; a brother, Christopher T. (Cynthia Smith) Assaf of Denton, Texas; friends, Jill Konovalske Priest, Donna Ingram and Sally Erickson; and all of her Coach, Rally House, T-Mobile and Disney Direct friends and extended family.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Barbara (Bilbo) Rossetto.

Leslie enjoyed gardening, taking care of her many plants while always rescuing more. She also enjoyed thrifting and crafting things like cross stitching, scrapbooking, diamond art and journaling. Her most favorite title was “Granny”, she loved spoiling and loving her grandchildren every chance she could. She also loved spending time with her family, giving her brother a hard time and riding on the motorcycle with her husband

Visitation will be from 3 to 5 p.m. Saturday, April 25, 2026, at the R.L. Leintz Funeral Home. Cremation to follow. In honor of Leslie, the family encourages everyone to dress casual.

04/15/2026

Angela Marie Bindel (Hammel), 49, of Leavenworth, died Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2025, at home. She was born Sept. 26, 1975, in San Diego, Calif., the daughter of James King and Eleanor Mary (Elspeth-Campbell) Hammel.

She is survived by her mother; her two daughters, Chelsey Marie Bindel and Alexis Noelle Bindel; a sister, Erin Renee Manno and her husband, Vincent; two aunts, Jamie Hammel and Janne Hammel; cousin, Amber Rolf; three sisters-in-law, Teri Bechtold, Loni Brock and Summer Boone; and several nieces and nephews.

Angela was a proud mom and she enjoyed spending time with her daughters, motorcycle riding and knitting in her free time.

She worked at the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Dept., where she received awards for employee of the month and an accommodation award for helping detectives in 2008. She then went to work at Lansing Correctional Facility as a Correctional Officer, where she was still employed.

A celebration of life for Angela will be Sunday, April 19, 2026, from 2 to 4 p.m., at the R.L. Leintz Funeral Home.

04/13/2026

Larry Gilbert Elliott, 83, of Leavenworth, passed away Monday, April 6, 2026, at home. He was born March 15, 1943, in Oregon, Mo., the son of John Gilbert and Agnes Irene (Meers) Elliott.

Larry served honorably in the United States Army for over 27 years before retiring as a Lt. Col. During his time in the military, Larry received 1 Silver Star, 3 Bronze Star, 5 Distinguished Flying Crosses, 56 Air Medals and several campaign medals and other awards.

He married Cheryl K. Wilson on July 21, 1962, in Rosendale, Mo. She survives at the home. He is also survived by three sons, Larry M., Brian E., and Troy A. Elliott; two brothers, Donald (Christy) of Arlington, Texas, and Stanley (Vickie) Elliott of St. Augustine, Fla.; six grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; two great great-grandchildren; and a brother-in-law, Michael Wilson.

Larry is preceded in death by a son, Bradley S. Elliott; three sisters, Eunice Bennington, Sharon Raines and Barbara Elliott; one grandson; and one great great-grandson.

He was a member of First Christian Church in Leavenworth. He served as a Board Member and Deacon for the church. He also loved to help out with bible school and craft nights at the church. He also loved Ford Mustangs, collecting sports cards and watching the St. Louis Cardinals.

A memorial service will begin at 10 a.m. Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at the R.L. Leintz Funeral Home. Burial with military honors will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, at Leavenworth National Cemetery.

04/05/2026

Diane Renee Wagner, 65, formerly of Easton, Kan., died Thursday, April 2, 2026, at KU Medical Center. She was born to Clarence and Evelyn Wagner on April 23, 1960, at Jefferson County Memorial Hospital in Wi******er, Kansas, and lived a life marked by both strength and compassion.

She graduated from Pleasant Ridge High School and went on to earn her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Washburn University in May of 1987.

Diane was married to Stephen Kramer on August 23, 1980, and with that marriage, they had two children, Adam and Kristina, who were her greatest accomplishments. She worked as a nurse up until moving to the Kansas City area, where she later focused on psychiatric nursing—continuing to care deeply for those in need.

She loved being a mom and a nurse—two roles that perfectly reflected her heart. She never met a stranger and had a gift for making everyone feel seen, valued, and cared for. She was witty, intelligent, and carried a natural beauty that shined from the inside out.

Though her life held many struggles, Diane faced them with resilience and grace, always continuing to love others in a way that left a lasting impact.

Her greatest joy was her family, especially her granddaughters, Hadley and Kenzley, and her precious granddaughter Brynlee, who she now holds again in heaven. They were her whole world.

Diane is survived by her loving mother, Evelyn; her children, Adam and Kristina; her granddaughters, Hadley and Kenzley; her brothers, David, Doug, and Danny; and numerous nieces and nephews, all of whom she adored and loved as her own.

She was preceded in death by her father, Clarence, and her granddaughter, Brynlee.

Diane will be remembered for her kindness, her humor, her strength, and the way she made everyone feel like they mattered. Her love will live on in all who knew her.

Visitation beginning with praying the rosary will be from 4:30 to 6 p.m., Thursday, April 9, 2026, at the R.L. Leintz Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 10:30 a.m. Friday, April 10, 2026, at Corpus Christi Church, 18760 Rogers Rd, Atchison, KS 66002. Burial will follow at Saint Lawrence Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to The Kramer Family or R. L. Leintz Funeral Home to help with funeral expenses.

03/21/2026

Christine K. “Chris” Allin, of Leavenworth, Kan., passed away peacefully with her daughters by her side on Sunday, March 15, 2026.

Christine was born February 10, 1948, in San Juan, Puerto Rico, to Sally Kobbe and Retired Army Colonel Eric Kobbe, and was preceded in death by her parents and her beloved husband, Retired Army Colonel George R. Allin III.

Chris and George first met as teenagers while attending boarding school in France in the ninth grade. They later returned to the United States, but France remained close to Chris’s heart. She returned to Paris to attend the American College in Paris before completing her studies at George Washington University. George attended the United States Military Academy at West Point, and the two were married the day he graduated, beginning a lifetime of partnership and shared adventure.

As a proud Army wife, Chris supported George throughout his military career and the many moves and assignments that came with it, creating a warm and loving home for her family wherever they were stationed. She was a devoted and loving mother whose quiet strength and care shaped the lives of her daughters.

Chris devoted much of her life to serving others. She worked as a facilitator at the Command and General Staff College at Fort Leavenworth, where she helped educate and guide military commanders and their spouses as they prepared for the responsibilities of command. It was important work, and she was known for the care and dedication she brought to those she supported.

She was active in her church and community, serving faithfully in the altar guild and volunteering her time to help others. Chris also enjoyed researching family ancestry and took great care in preserving family history for future generations.

Chris is survived by her brother, Retired Army Colonel Michael Kobbe and his family; her daughters, Adrienne Allin and Jessica Campbell; and her son-in-law, Jamie Campbell.

Chris will be laid to rest beside her husband at Fort Leavenworth National Cemetery in a private family graveside service.

03/20/2026

Alice L. Schneider, 87, of Leavenworth, earned her heavenly wings under a beautiful sunset on Thursday, March 19, 2026. She was born October 4, 1938, in Tonganoxie, Kan., the daughter of Theodore and Anna (Finneran) Dodd. On April 4, 1959, Alice married Richard Schneider at St. Joseph Church in Leavenworth, Kan.

Alice grew up in Leavenworth County, attending Bell grade schools and Lansing High School. She had a distinguished Civil Service Career working in various government agencies and retiring from the US Attorney’s Office. Alice’s greatest achievement was raising her four teenage children on her own in the 70’s and 80’s after the sudden and unexpected death of Richard. Big Hair, Loud Music and Fast Cars…Lord have mercy on her! Alice was an eager volunteer, whether it was helping family members, 4-H projects or at church functions.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Theodore and Anna Dodd; her husband, Richard Schneider; four sisters, Dorothy Bemis, Florence Haling, Helen Marie Dodd and Jeanette Zielinski; and five brothers, Theodore, Charles, Lloyd, Raymond and Donald Dodd.

Alice is survived by her children, Angela and Willard Wiley, Rick and Lori Schneider, Larry and Kelly Schneider and Joan Schneider; grandchildren, Greg (Tara) Wiley, Marissa (Brigham) Robbins, Taylor (Jessica) Wiley, Calvin (Abby) Schneider, Siler Schneider, Jerico Grant, Kendra Schneider, Cody (Kelli) Mohan and Cole Mohan; great grandchildren, Lydia Wiley, Bennett Wiley, Greyson Wiley, McCall Robbins, Callahan Robbins, Charlotte Mohan and Brooks Mohan; sisters, Margaret Long and Delores Urban; and longtime partner, Charlie McGinn.

Special thanks to her daughter, Joan Schneider and St. Lukes Hospice for her final months of compassionate care.

Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at the R.L. Leintz Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, March 26, 2026, at St. Joseph Church. Burial will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to St. Joseph Church or St. Luke’s Hospice.

03/18/2026

Joseph Lee Dickey, 36, of Leavenworth, died Thursday, March 12, 2026. He was born Nov. 13, 1989, in Kansas City, Kan., the son of Joyce Faye Cox and Richard Lee Dickey.

On Dec. 29, 2007, Joe married Amber R. (Cooper) Dickey. He is survived by his wife; a daughter, Hailee R. Dickey (Donavan Z. Montgomery); sons, Joshua M. Dickey (Madalynn Hendrickson), Jayden A. Dickey (Sophia O’Neal), Ayden M. Dickey, Jerrit M. Gould and Malik M. Mccarter; his granddaughter, Wrenlee R, Montgomery; two sisters, Trichelle Dickey and Richelle Dickey; brothers, Richard L. Dickey, Paul Marcus and Lee Orr; stepmother, Juanita Dickey; stepfather, Earl Slatter; extended family and friends, Kara Jones, Anthony Robertson, Jose Castaneda, Amanda and Robert Schroyer, Sheli and Randy Vossmer, Ashley Cooper, Breona Knight, Jessica Willson, Jennifer Grendal, Tara Pimintal, Knude Grendal, Devon Knight, Steve Gomez, Eli Widdice, KJ Hill, Isaiah and Mira Cooper, Aaron and Brandon Vossmer, Joyce and Tim Cooper, Todd Coffey and many more friends, nieces, nephews and extended family.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and a brother, Robert Marcus.

Joe owned and operated Most Wanted Towing in Leavenworth. When he wasn’t working Joe enjoyed going to Derby’s and spending time with his family, especially his kids.

Visitation will be from 11 to 12 p.m. Saturday, April 4, 2026, at the R.L. Leintz Funeral Home. A celebration of life will begin at 12 p.m. Saturday, at the funeral home. The family asks that attendees wear Joe’s favorite color Blue, in honor of him.

03/17/2026

Richard "Ricky" "Rick" James Everett Jr., 55, of Leavenworth Kansas, passed away on Thursday, February 26, 2026. He was born on August 7, 1970 to Richard James and Gayle E. (Hadock) Everett Sr. in Leavenworth Kansas.

Rick served in the U.S. Navy from 1989 to 1992 and since then has been a man of all trades. From Carpentry, to framing, to many different side jobs with old friends. He loved fishing, Nascar, football, Star Wars and crafting.

He was preceded in death by his parents. Richard is survived by his wife, Jackie (Blakely) Everett of Lansing Kansas, two daughters, Callista Everett of Lansing Kansas and Kelsey Everett (Anthony) of Leavenworth Kansas. His sisters, Teresa (Shawn) Hancock of Leavenworth Kansas and Missy (Brandon) Douglas of Tonganoxie Kansas. Step-mother, Phyllis Everett. Step-sisters, Desiree (Brian) Bailey, Alicia (Traci) Rose, Teresa (Johnny) Simonis. One grandson on the way, Elijah James Everett-Reza.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date.

03/17/2026

Dr. Rodler Frederick “Rick” Morris, Sr., passed away peacefully at his home on the morning of March 4, 2026, at the age of 78.

Rick was born in 1947 in Elizabeth, New Jersey, to Frederick Todd “Todd” Morris and Sannie Forest. He grew up there surrounded by a large extended family. He attended Delbarton School in Morristown, New Jersey, a Benedictine preparatory school where he excelled both academically and athletically. Rick often credited his experience at Delbarton as formative in shaping the man he would become.

After graduating high school, Rick attended the Virginia Military Institute, where he was commissioned as an officer in the United States Army in 1969 during the height of the Vietnam War. During that time, he lost several close friends and classmates in the conflict, an experience that profoundly shaped his worldview and inspired a lifelong commitment to supporting American soldiers through his later professional work.

Rick went on to earn both a Master of Arts and a Ph.D. in Modern European History from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, completing a highly selective doctoral program.

In 1975, Rick married Lynne McCurdy (Wettig), and together they had two sons. In 2002, he married Deborah Nelson (Morris), who remained his loving partner for the rest of his life.

Rick enjoyed a long and distinguished career that included serving as an Associate Professor at Hillsdale College in Michigan during the 1980s. He later worked at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, as Command Historian at the Combined Arms Center and as Program Manager and Deputy Director for the Center for Army Lessons Learned. Over time, he became widely respected as an expert in the field of knowledge management. His dedication to continuous learning led him to earn numerous professional certifications, including a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt and a Master Certificate in Business Analysis from Villanova University, in addition to many others.

In 2015, Rick co-founded Morris, Nelson and Associates, LLC and served as its president. Through this work, he devoted himself to combating human trafficking and supporting efforts such as ReHope and The Justice and Dignity Center of Kansas City, helping impact many lives.

Despite his professional accomplishments, Rick’s greatest joy was his family. He was a lifelong and enthusiastic reader and instilled a love of books in his children and grandchildren. In his later years, he especially enjoyed attending his grandchildren’s activities, including dance lessons, sports practices, birthday parties, and family gatherings.

Rick also enjoyed traveling in recent years, visiting destinations including Key West, Florida, Arkansas, New Jersey, and many others, often blending business and leisure.

Rick was deeply loved and will be greatly missed.

He is survived by his wife of 24 years, Deborah Morris; his children Todd Morris, Rodler “Rod” Morris Jr., Cristopher Hawkins (KaCee), Kira Haynes (Terry), and Brion Hawkins; his grandchildren Adrienne, Avery, Landon, Reed, Jaden, Kahlibur, Kingsley, Nova, Luna, Farley, Oliver, Layla, Carter, Aniya, and Jada; his brother Kevin Morris (Colleen); and many cousins, nieces, and nephews throughout the United States.

Visitation will be from 2 to 3 p.m. Saturday, March 28, 2026, at the R.L. Leintz Funeral Home. A celebration of life service will begin at 3 p.m. Saturday, at the funeral home. A full obituary to follow. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to The Justice & Dignity Center, 3114 Paseo, Kansas City, MO 64110, or ReHope, PO Box 88, Harrisonville, MO 64701.

03/17/2026

Dianne Ruth Lechner, 72, of Leavenworth, died Sunday, March 15, 2026, at home, surrounded by her family. She was born Aug. 26, 1953, in St. Louis, Mo., the daughter of Gilbert William and LaVerne (Feldmann) VonDrasek.

On Dec. 27, 1975, Dianne married Allan Lechner, at St. George Church in St. Louis, Mo. She is survived by her loving husband; two sons, Scott Lechner of Temple, Texas, and Brian Lechner of St. Charles, Ill.; her daughter, Julie Lechner of Leavenworth; a brother, Gilbert VonDrasek of Denver, Colo.; two sisters, Janet Dominis of Bradenton, Fla., and Kathleen Knox of O’Fallon, Ill.; and three grandchildren, Zoe, Madilyn and Eva Lechner.

She worked for many years as an arts and crafts counselor at Ft. Leavenworth, helping others with framing and art needs. Dianne was a gifted artist, she specifically enjoyed working with watercolors, stained glass, pottery and picture framing. She also enjoyed swimming and reading.

Visitation beginning with the rosary will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, March 20, 2026, at the R.L. Leintz Funeral Home. A funeral Mass will begin at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 21, 2026, at St. Francis de Sales Church. Memorials are suggested to Scouting America Three Fires Council.

02/24/2026

Shirley Jean Bohannon, 86, of Leavenworth, passed away Monday, Feb. 23, 2026, surrounded by her family. She was born Dec. 28, 1939, in Atchison, Kan., the daughter of Clay Henry and Ruth Barbara (Besette) Jenkins.

When Shirley was just 11 years old, she met her best friend, Howard Bohannon. They began dating when she was 16, and married three years later on Oct. 17, 1958, in Leavenworth, Kan. It was truly the love of a lifetime. Howard preceded Shirley in death in 2021. She was also preceded in death by her parents; and two brothers, Clarence Jenkins and Bob Jenkins.

She is survived by her son, Howard “Bud” Bohannon; her daughter, Sherri Jordt (Craig) both of Leavenworth; a sister, Nancy Jenkins; three grandchildren, Randi Lynn Jordt, Howard Ryan Bohannon (Kayla Tomrell) and Kendall James Bohannon; and her great-grandson, Howard Paxton Bohannon.

Shirley worked at Hallmark for many years. She later decided to devote her time to her grandchildren and even began working at Pleasant Ridge School District to continue to be part of their lives as they grew up. During her time working their she also became “grandma” to many other students too.

She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother and will truly be missed.

A private burial will be at a later date.

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