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Dorothy Parker (nee Simonick), 93, of Minneapolis, MN, formerly of Western Springs, IL, passed away peacefully at home on Sept 19, 2017.  Dorothy is survived by

her husband, Robin; daughter, Jennifer; and many nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents, Mary and Mark Simonick; sisters, Irene Simonick,

Olga Hyzer, and Mae Zelnick; and brother, John Simonick. Dorothy was born in Cornell, WI, on July 10, 1924. She grew up on a dairy farm and went to a 2-room

schoolhouse. In high school, she played the trumpet, was a cheerleader, played basketball, and dreamt of moving to the "big city". Graduating early, she came

to the LaGrange area to live with her sister Mae's family and then with her sister Irene. Dorothy and Irene were known for their annual Tree Trim Parties, a

grand tradition that has continued with her daughter Jenny. Dorothy and Robin were married in Big Spring, TX on Feb 20, 1961. They met playing bridge and found

that they shared an enthusiasm for gardening, golfing, and travel. She and Robin traveled extensively visiting England, Japan, Morocco, Canada, and 47 states,

with a special love for Maui, Hawaii. Dorothy golfed in the Timber Trails Ladies League for 30+ years, enjoying the friendship of all her early tee-time partners.

Together she and Robin purchased The Pretty Penny Shoppe in 1986 when her sister Mae wished to retire. She enjoyed being part of the Western Springs "downtown"

and keeping up with all the news of friends and customers. Last year, after 51 years in their home in WS, Dorothy and Robin left for Minneapolis to be closer

to Jenny.  We will miss her deeply. A celebration of her amazing life is planned for next summer. Memorials preferred to Feline Rescue, Inc of St Paul, MN,

or a local Humane Society.

Michael Gordon Harper, 73, Mission Hills, Kan., passed away September 22, 2014. He was born Nov. 28, 1940, in Haven, Kan., to Evelyn and Orville Harper. He attended Washburn University for two years where he pledged Phi Delta Theta fraternity which proved a love and continuing focus throughout his life. He finished his education at the University of Southern California. Professionally, he worked for 18 years as U.S. Senator Nancy Kassebaum's State Director. He followed this as Advisor to Ambassador Howard Baker of Tokyo, Japan. He will be remembered for many things including his sense of humor, tearing up at the mere mention of Kate Smith's rendition of God Bless America, long walks twirling a chain and documenting, via video, nearly every aspect of his children's lives. He is survived by his wife, Stephanie, sons, Todd (wife Laura, grandsons Noah and Adam), Chris, and Doug and daughter, Angela and mother, Evelyn. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to K.C. Phi Delta Theta Education Fund (to be mailed to the funeral home) or The Children's Place, 2 East 59th Street, Kansas City, MO 64113. A Celebration of Life will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 11, at Mission Hills Country Club. Fond memories and condolences for the family may be left at www.overlandparkchapel.com Arr.: Overland Park Funeral Chapel, 8201 Metcalf Ave., Overland Park, KS 66204 (913) 648-6224. Overland Park Chapel, 913-648-6224, www.overlandparkchapel.com - See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/kansascity/obituary.aspx?pid=172604982#sthash.XEhvnz2Z.dpuf