Shelly K. Wedel, 55, of Lenexa, passed away Monday, February 6, 2017 at her home.

Shelly was born February 3, 1962 in Manhattan, KS, to Roger William Heitschmidt and Karen Fae Jakub. She graduated from Derby Senior High School in 1980 and went on to attend Kansas State University. She married Monte Wedel May 14, 1983 in Wichita, KS. Shelly volunteered her time helping the elderly and special needs children.

She is survived by her children, Preston Wayne Wedel, Makenzie Kay Wedel; her father, Roger William Heitschmidt and wife Joyce; mother, Karen Fae Jakub and husband Keith; a grandson, Sannto Price DeMint; a sister, Kim Marie Motley and husband Gregg; brother, Jerry William Heitschmidt and wife Nancy; and former spouse, Monte Wedel.

Visitation and Services

Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, February 10 at the Amos Family Funeral Home in Shawnee. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Saturday at Vineyard Church of Overland Park, 8301 Lamar Ave, Overland Park, KS 66207.