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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.

Brij Gupta

Brij Gupta

Jul 17, 2019

Brij Gupta, 94, of Overland Park, KS passed away on July 17th, 2019.  He was born in Agra, India to Baburam and Beni Devi Gupta.

A funeral service will be held at Amos Family Funeral Home, 10901 Johnson Drive, Shawnee, KS 66203 on Friday, July 19th at 10:00 AM.

Terry  L. Williams

Terry L. Williams

Jul 14, 2019

Terry L. Williams, 74, of Lenexa, KS, passed away on July 14, 2019. He was born on February 10, 1945, in Kansas City, MO, to Lawrence and Helen Williams.

Terry is preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Charlene Williams; son, Bobby (Kristy) Williams; daughter,...

Joann Rockufeler

Joann Rockufeler

Jul 13, 2019

JoAnn Rockufeler, 76, of Overland Park, KS, passed away, Saturday, July 13, 2019.

JoAnn was born in Mason City, Iowa to Loyd and Ruby Wickard St. Peter. She married Jack Rockufeler on February 4, 1961 in Mason City. They settled in Kansas City a few years later. He preceded her in death on...

Jason  Julie Huen

Jason Julie Huen

Jul 13, 2019

Jason Huen, 37, and Julie Huen, 27, of Gardner, KS, passed away on July 13th, 2019. Jason was born on July 12th, 1982 in Houma, Louisiana to Gary and Sharon Huen. Julie was born on September 28th, 1991 in Berlin, Germany to Joel and Brigitte Decker. Jason served two tours in Iraq and Kuwait while in the...

Elizabeth Poole

Elizabeth Poole

Jul 11, 2019

On July 11th, Elizabeth (Betty) Poole, lost her battle with cancer and joined her daughter in spirit. She is survived by her sister, Ella Mae Corse, her son-in-law John Hahner, Granddaughter Rebecca Sogn, and great-grandchildren Ashley de Andrade and Zachary Cason.

Betty’s vivacious, witty, and lively personality allowed her to move through life with unbounding vibrance. She...

Naomi  K. Shipps

Naomi K. Shipps

Jul 10, 2019

Naomi Shipps, 94, of Shawnee, died July 10, 2019.  Naomi was born May 31, 1925 in Orrick, MO to Frank and Juanita McMullen. She was a clerk at the Mission Highland Supermarket. She was a member of the Shawnee United Methodist Church.

Naomi married Robert Shipps on October 20, 1965 in North Kansas City, MO. He preceded...

Patricia A. “Peggy” Lane

Patricia A. “Peggy” Lane

Jul 9, 2019

Peggy Lane of Mission Hills, KS, entered into eternal peace on Tuesday, July 9, 2019. The visitation will be held on Friday, July 12, 2019 from 5:00pm to 7:00pm at Amos Family Funeral Home, 10901 Johnson Drive, Shawnee, KS. There will also be a visitation from 9:45am to 10:15am at St. Andrews Episcopal Church prior to the...

Carol  Jo Harder

Carol Jo Harder

Jul 9, 2019

Carol Jo Harder, 77, of Overland Park, KS passed away Tuesday, July 9, 2019. Carol was born on October 31, 1941 in Cartersville, GA to Carroll and Winnie (Overton) Carpenter.  She is survived by her children Joe and Evelyn Harder.

A visitation will be from...

Mabel  A. Howell

Mabel A. Howell

Jul 7, 2019

Mabel A. Howell, 89, of Lenexa, KS passed away July 7, 2019 at St. Luke's Hospice House.

Mabel was born July 6, 1930 to the late Edgar and Mary Holman in Koshkonong, Missouri.  On May 13, 1947 she married Virgil Howell.  He preceded her in death on December 3, 1993.  Mabel was a longtime member...

Kristie Cleaver

Kristie Cleaver

Jul 7, 2019

Kristie Cleaver, 46, of Shawnee, KS, passed away on July 7th, 2019. She was born on May 13th, 1973 in Kansas City, KS. Kristie was a loving mother of five children, Zack, Kaylee, Kennedy, Madelyn and Bri. Kristie's children were the joy of her life. She took an active involvement in all of the children's activities such as coaching...

Leo  J. Moroney

Leo J. Moroney

Jul 6, 2019

Judge Leo Joseph Moroney, 93, of Merriam, KS passed away peacefully on July 6, 2019 at Brookdale Rosehill, Shawnee.

Leo was born March 8, 1926, in Kansas City, KS.  He was the youngest of five sons born to Goldie and Joseph M. Moroney.  Leo attended Wyandotte High School in Kansas City, KS and...

Maverick Weidman

Maverick Weidman

Jul 6, 2019

Maverick Weidman, 18 months, passed away July 6, 2019 at Children's Mercy Hospital. Maverick was born on December 29, 2017 to Carly and Wes Weidman in Overland Park, Kansas. He leaves behind his two sisters Payton and Hailey.  Maverick truly exemplified his name. He was brave, strong, spirited and brought forth many challenges to those caring for...

Betty  A. Lang

Betty A. Lang

Jul 6, 2019

Betty Anne Lucy Maurer Lang, 89, passed away on July 6, 2019, in her hometown of Shawnee, Kansas. Born to Robert and Julia Maurer, of Maurer Road, Betty was the second of four children on a farm in western Shawnee. She attended St Joseph grade school and high school, graduating in 1947.   St. Joseph is where she...

Darrel  D. Larue

Darrel D. Larue

Jul 3, 2019

Darrel D. LaRue, 86, of Shawnee, KS, passed away on July 3, 2019. He was born on August 26, 1932, in Grant, NE, to Luke and Golda LaRue.

Darrel is preceded in death by his parents; and sister, Donna LaRue. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Mary LaRue; children, Becky...

Leo  Paul Thurman

Leo Paul Thurman

Jul 2, 2019

Leo Paul Thurman, 91, of Overland Park, KS, passed away on July 2, 2019. He was born on June 3, 1928, in Coin, Iowa, to Glen and Mabel Thurman.

Leo is preceded in death by his wife, Mary Ann Thurman; sister, Darlene Buszzard; grandson, Zachary Farr. He is survived by  children, Terry (Elizabeth)...

Laura  Gehring Byrom

Laura Gehring Byrom

Jun 29, 2019

Laura Gehring Byrom passed from this earth into the embrace of God on June 29, 2019.

She is survived by her parents, Louis and Michelle Gehring, her brother Karl Gehring and his wife Cara, her son Liam Byrom and his father Greg Byrom.

Laura accomplished a great deal in...

Sarah  Lucille Smith

Sarah Lucille Smith

Jun 27, 2019

Sarah Lucille Smith, 93, of Shawnee, KS passed away Wednesday, June 27 2019 at the Olathe Hospice House. Sarah was born October 30, 1925 to the late Eugene Earl and Myrtle Florence (Hunsicker) Bates in Uniontown, KS.  Sarah graduated from Ft. Scott High School in 1942.  Shortly after graduation, Sarah married Howard Joseph Smith in 1944.  Sarah is preceded...

James  A. Lambeth

James A. Lambeth

Jun 27, 2019

James A. Lambeth, 86, of Shawnee, KS passed away Thursday, June 27, 2019 at Overland Park Regional Medical Center.

Jim was born February 24, 1933 to the late Ervin and Cleo Lambeth in Kansas City, KS.  He attended Argentine High School and afterward served in the U.S. Army.  Jim married Joni Slatta on March 19,...

Terry  Glenn Abramovitz

Terry Glenn Abramovitz

Jun 26, 2019

Terry Abramovitz, 57, of Shawnee, Kansas passed away in his home on Wednesday, June 26th 2019.

Terry was born July 16th 1961 in Kansas City, Kansas to Thelman and Peggy. Terry grew up in Leavenworth and graduated from Lansing high school in 1980 where he played football and basketball. At the age of...

Margaret  Ann Compton

Margaret Ann Compton

Jun 25, 2019

Margaret A. Compton, 82, longtime Shawnee resident, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 25, 2019 at Homestead of Overland Park.

Margaret was born April 8, 1937 to the late Benjamin and Mary Weishaar in Atchison, KS.  She graduated from Mt. St. Scholastica in 1955 and attended St. Mary's College.  While serving as Maid of Honor in a...

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