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Obituaries
Local Obituaries for families in Shawnee, Kansas and surrounding communities of Johnson County, Shawnee Mission, and the greater Kansas City area.
Dorothy Marie Tuck
Dec 15, 2024
Dorothy Marie Tuck, age 94, completed her journey on earth on December 15, 2024, at Santa Marta Skilled Nursing. She was born on June 23, 1930, in Mystic, Iowa to James and Anna Riggs. She was married to Glen Tuck for 38 years, who preceded her in death in 2012.
Dorothy was a dedicated employee for 26 years at Darling Envelope...
Ellen "Dee" Simms
Dec 13, 2024
Ellen "Dee" Simms, a beloved educator, devoted mother and grandmother, and cherished friend, passed away peacefully one week ago in Seattle, Washington, at the age of 83. Dee lived a life full of love, laughter, and unwavering dedication to her family and community.
Dee's early years in Kansas were marked by a commitment to education and faith.
She attended Catholic schools her...
Doris (Art) Dahlstrom
Dec 13, 2024
Doris (Art) Dahlstrom, born on February 9, 1934, in Frankfort, Kansas, passed away peacefully of natural causes on December 13, 2024, at the age of 90 in Prairie Village, Kansas. Her remarkable life was a testament to resilience, compassion, and an unyielding zest for living that inspired everyone she met.
Doris dedicated her life to healing and nurturing others, serving as...
Estelle "Essie" Fisch
Dec 12, 2024
Estelle (Silverman) Fisch, 92, passed away on Thursday evening, December 12, 2024. She was born in St. Louis, MO and was the third child, and only daughter, of the late Sam and Dora Silverman. She is survived by her husband of 71 years, Irv (Bub) Fisch.
Estelle (Essie) will be lovingly remembered by her sons Craig (Gina) of Lenexa, KS and...
Edward "Buster" E. Rouse
Dec 7, 2024
Edward "Buster" E. Rouse, born on November 10, 1933, in Lenoir County, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at the home surrounded by his family at the age of 91 on December 7, 2024, in Shawnee, Kansas.
Ed was a man of diverse talents and interests, who dedicated his life to hard work, family, and community service. Raised with strong values and...
Robert Mark Wrightsman
Dec 7, 2024
Robert Mark "Rob" Wrightsman, a beloved father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on December 7, 2024, in Kansas City, MO. Born on August 31, 1960, in Kansas City, KS, Rob lived a life full of love and laughter, leaving behind cherished memories for all who knew him. He was 64 years old.
A skilled electrician with the IBEW Local...
Curtis Pearson Cooper
Dec 6, 2024
Curtis Cooper, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away suddenly on December 6, 2024, at the age of 62 in Bonner Springs, Kansas. Born on November 20, 1962, in Duarte, California, Curtis lived a life full of love, laughter, and dedication to his family.
Curtis was the proud owner of The UPS Store, where he, his wife and kids...
William J. "Bill" Hudson
Dec 6, 2024
William J. (Bill) Hudson was born in Kansas City, MO, on December 8, 1938. Bill was the only child of Arvia E. Hudson II of Kansas City and Maribel W. (King) Hudson of Raytown. Bill’s father was an aircraft company executive, and the family moved several times after WWII — including to Hartford, Dallas, and Wichita, and again to Warsaw,...
Howard Michael Hartman
Dec 5, 2024
Howard Michael "Mike" Hartman, beloved husband, father, and friend, passed away on December 5, 2024, in Lenexa, KS, at the age of 79. His passing was due to complications of kidney and heart failure.
Born on May 12, 1945 in Kansas City, MO, Mike had a life marked by a passion for learning, a knack for fixing things, and a love...
Timothy Apodaca
Dec 4, 2024
Timothy (Tim) Robert Apodaca, beloved father, son, and brother, passed away on Wednesday, December 4, 2024. He was 55.
Tim is survived by his four children: Afton, Mary Grace, Emory, and Violet; his parents William (Bill) and Sharon Mitchell and Rick and Kay Apodaca; his brother Mathew Apodaca, along with sister-in-law Christian, and nieces Aleka and Julian.
Tim was born May 6,...
O. Glen Wheaton
Dec 3, 2024
O. Glen Wheaton was born on July 20th, 1928 to Oscar and Mamie F. (Culver) Wheaton in Butler, MO, the second of five brothers; Charles, Glen, Kay, Jim, and Kent. A sharecropping family, the Wheatons moved often across Missouri's rural landscape in search of work during the Great Depression, carrying with them little but the clothes on their backs. Despite...
Vatsana Sithysane
Dec 3, 2024
Vatsana Sithysane, a devoted homemaker, devout buddhist, and passionate gardener, passed away at the age of 64 years old on December 3, 2024 in Kansas City, MO at the Kansas City Hospice Home at 5:08 PM.
Born in the village of Paktapan, in the city of Lakonepheng, province of Salavan in the country of Laos. She was the beloved daughter to...
Steven Joseph Hartegan
Dec 2, 2024
Steven "Steve" Joseph Hartegan, a beloved father, son, brother, and friend, passed away on December 2, 2024, in Kansas City, Kansas, at the age of 61.
A visitation will be held from 4:00 to 6:00 pm, Saturday, December 7, 2024 at the Amos Family Funeral Home.
Born on September 17, 1963, in Kansas City, Kansas. Steve was a dedicated employee of the...
Dorothy Ann Brigid Murphy
Dec 1, 2024
Dorothy Ann Brigid Murphy, 85, of Overland Park, Kansas was reunited with her loved ones in heaven on December 1, 2024. She passed peacefully surrounded by her family members. Born in Kansas City in 1939 to Joseph and Margaret Murphy, she was the twelfth of 14 children, Brigid was proud of her family and especially her Irish heritage. It was...
Linda Bohr
Nov 29, 2024
Linda Jeanne Bohr, a long time resident of Shawnee, Kansas, passed away on Friday November 29, 2024 while surrounded by her loving family & childhood friend at home. Linda was born on July 22, 1947 in Des Moines, IA where she was raised, later moving to Overland Park, Kansas.
Linda graduated from Shawnee Mission West High School. On Oct 17, 1964,...
Evelyn "Sondra" Alden
Nov 28, 2024
Evelyn Sondra Updike Alden (better known as “Sondra”) passed away in Olathe, Kansas on November 28, 2024 at the age of 88.
Sondra was born on December 21, 1935 in Humboldt, Kansas, the daughter of Evelyn Emily Hoover Updike and Ralph Emerson Updike.
She grew up in Humboldt and Olathe, Kansas and attended multiple high schools, graduating from John P. St. John...
Stephen Patrick Miles
Nov 28, 2024
Stephen Patrick Miles, 56, passed away on November 28, 2024, in Lenexa, Kansas. Born on November 8, 1968, Stephen lived a life marked by service, adventure, and deep family ties. After completing high school, Stephen embarked on a distinguished career in the United States Navy, where he served with honor for two decades. His naval journey took him across the...
Jan E. James
Nov 27, 2024
Jan Elaine James (Rohr), proud mother and grandmother, passed away on 11/27/24 at the age of 67 in De Soto, KS. Jan was very outgoing and funny. She had a deep love for her dog Hot Rod, baking with those she loved, Sonic Dr. Pepper and funny cell phone mailbox greetings. She loved miniatures and was extremely talented at making...
Mason Stephen Landau
Nov 27, 2024
Mason Stephen Landau, a devoted family man, devout Christian, passionate amateur radio enthusiast, and dedicated health insurance agent, passed away peacefully on November 27, 2024, in Kansas City, MO, at the age of 76. He bravely battled pancreatic cancer, facing each day with strength and grace.
Born on October 31, 1948, in New York City, NY, Mason was the beloved son...
Kyle Jorgensen
Nov 27, 2024
Kyle Steven Jorgensen went home to Heaven November 27, 2024. He was born on January 28,1957 in Kansas City, Mo. to Harry and Carol Uhlrich Jorgensen. He lived most of his life in the Kansas City area.
Growing up in a 1960s Prairie Village neighborhood was an idyllic childhood. Kyle excelled at baseball and basketball. Along with his family, he enjoyed...
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