Feb 12, 2019

Wilma Dean Williams Parks was welcomed to heaven, on February 12th, 2019. What a great jubilation for her, but a “temporary” loss for us!   Wilma Dean was born April 21st, 1929 in Stilwell, Oklahoma, the youngest of five children. She was preceded in death by her husband William Byrd of almost 61 years. Her son, William Dean “Billy” also preceded...

Feb 12, 2019

Duane E. Crane, 66, of Merriam, Kansas, passed away on February 12, 2019, at University of Kansas Hospital. He passed peacefully and with dignity surrounded by his loving family.

Duane was born September, 6, 1952, to Earl and Margaret Crane of Lowell, Kansas.

Duane spent his childhood years in Lowell and attended Riverton Schools. He...

Feb 12, 2019

Cecilio "Jim" Torres, 88, passed away on February 12th, 2019. He was born on July 9th, 1930 to Daniel and Celedonia Torres. In 1951, Jim entered into the US Army and served in the Korean War. Jim is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Patricia and sons, Francis and Joseph Torres. He is survived by his children, Rita,...

Feb 12, 2019

James "Jim" William Conduff, 74, of Shawnee, KS, passed away on Feb. 12, 2019.

He was born on Nov. 24, 1944, in Wichita, KS, to Harvey and Wilma Conduff.  Jim is preceded in death by brothers, Michael Conduff, John Conduff, Harvey Conduff Jr.; sisters, Susan Jackson, and Mary Conduff.  He is survived by his wife,...

Feb 11, 2019

John W. Brunner, 41, of Platte City, Mo., passed away unexpectedly on Monday, Feb. 11, 2019 at Saint Luke's North Hospital.

John was born August 30, 1977, to Lawrence and Beverly Brunner.  He was a graduate of Bishop Miege High School in 1996.  He was initiated into the Pipe Fitters Union Local 533 in 1998, and served...

Feb 10, 2019

Joseph (Joe) VanDeKerkhove, 84, of Lenexa, KS passed away on February 10th, 2019 at the Olathe Hospice House. He was born on January 31, 1935 in Shawnee, KS to Felix and Margaret VanDeKerkhove.  Joe worked as a self-employed carpenter.  He served in the US Navy from 1956 to 1962 as an aviation mechanic specializing in...

Feb 10, 2019

Judy Pierce, 69, of Shawnee, Kansas passed away peacefully in her sleep on Sunday, February 10, 2019.

Judy was born in Lisle, NY and resided in NY until 1984.  She then moved to Fallsington, Pennsylvania and remained there until relocating to Kansas City in 2005.

Judy had so much pride for her children, her Grandchildren,...

Feb 10, 2019

Mary Jo Troughton, 77 year old resident of Lenexa, KS passed away on Sunday, February 10, 2019 at Delmar Gardens of Lenexa after suffering with dementia.

Mrs. Troughton was born in September of 1941, in Wichita, KS to the late G. Joe Williams and Arlene (Jones) Williams Taylor. She was a 1959 graduate of Westport High School...

Feb 8, 2019

Det. Sarah E. Smith, 55, of Lenexa, KS passed away Friday February 8, 2019.

Sarah was born March 12, 1963 to Shirley and Patrick Keating in Kansas City, KS.  She graduated from Spring Hill High School in 1981 and went on to earn an associate's degree from Johnson County Community College in 1983.  After graduation...

Feb 7, 2019

Glee Odean Freeman, 88 year old resident of Doniphan, MO and former resident of the Shawnee, KS area departed this life Thursday, February 7, 2019 in Doniphan, MO.

Mrs.  Freeman was born February 24, 1930, in Oregon County, MO to the late Henry and Eula Carson Pippin.  She had worked for several years in the Meat Department...

Feb 5, 2019

Michael J. Stafos was born on January 8, 1951 in Kansas City, Kansas. He passed away on February 5, 2019 in Shawnee, Kansas.  He worked on his dad’s farm before joining the army and serving with the 101st airborne. After returning home from Vietnam he went back to work on the family farm. Following his dad’s passing and a...

Feb 4, 2019

Linda Sue Brackett, 69, of Shawnee, KS, passed away, Monday, February 4, 2019. Linda was born March 13, 1949 in Kansas City, MO to Henry "Hank" and Wanda Acton. She was a 1967 graduate of Shawnee Mission North High School. She worked for Hall's Pharmacy and Wholesale Batteries. She was a member of DeSoto Baptist Church.

Jan 30, 2019

William (Bill) Atkins, 73, of Merriam, KS passed away on January 30th, 2019. He was born on November 26th, 1945 in Butler, MO to Arthur and Arthella Atkins.  Bill worked as a mold designer for Owens Illinois. He served in the US Army during the Vietnam War. Bill is preceded in death by his parents and daughter, Sherry Atkins....

Jan 27, 2019

JoAnne Shay, 77, of Shawnee, Kansas passed away on Sunday, January 27, 2019 at her home.

She was born May 11, 1941 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. JoAnne loved basketball and played at Central City, Iowa High School from seventh through twelfth grade. JoAnne graduated from high school in 1959....

Jan 26, 2019

Alison Heath Carter, 72, passed away January 26, 2019, in Lawrence, Kansas, where she lived since 1996.

Alison was born to Roy Hinkle Heath and Rachel Tonkin Heath in Salina, Kansas and graduated from Salina High School in 1964.  She earned a degree in Education from the University of Kansas in 1968 where...

Jan 26, 2019

George Iturralde, 97, Shawnee, KS passed away peacefully with his son Jack at his side Saturday, January 26, 2019.

Visitation will be 5:30 -8:00 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 29 at the Amos Family Funeral Home, where the Rosary will be recited at 7:00 pm by the Rev. John Fongemie FSSP. Viewing will be 9:30-11:00...

Jan 26, 2019

Marvin E. Piercy, 84, of Roeland Park, KS passed away, Saturday, January 26, 2019. Marvin was born September 19, 1934 in Johnson City, TN. He operated Piercy's Tree Service until his retirement. He was an avid Kansas City Royals fan.

He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Janet Piercy; a son,...

Jan 26, 2019

Merlin Walker Smith, 81, of Shawnee, Kansas, passed away Saturday, January 26, 2019, at Hospice House of Olathe, with family by his side.

Merlin was born November 6, 1937, in Augusta, New Jersey, to Linden B. and Olive A. (Walker) Smith.  He is survived by his sister Shirley (Smith) Hill, his three children,...

Jan 26, 2019

Theresa Michelle Pellerito, 33, of Lenexa, Kansas passed away January 26, 2019.

Theresa was born in Santa Rosa CA, September 9, 1985 to Tina Pellerito. Theresa is survived by her mother Tina Pellerito; son Blaise Pellerito; life partner Dirk Trotter; sister Catherine Pellerito; grandmother Kathy Pellerito; uncle Andy Pellerito; aunt Stacy Pellerito.

Theresa attended Shawnee...

Jan 22, 2019

Karl Gordon Pieper, 61, Kansas City, KS (formerly of St. Louis, MO) passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, January 22, 2019 at his home due to complications of diabetes.

Karl was born November 23, 1957 in St. Louis, MO to Karl B. and Helen "Niki" Pieper. He attended Parkway West High School, Westminster University and...