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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.

Helen L. Hunt

Helen L. Hunt

Feb 10, 2024

Helen L. Hunt, 103, of Lee's Summit, MO, passed away, February 10th, 2024.

Helen was born on July 9th, 1920 in Auburn, Nebraska. She served in the US Navy during WWII and was honorably discharged in 1946.  She married Harold Hunt, February 7, 1948 in Auburn, NE. Helen worked in the advertising and publishing industry for several...

Sarah Elizabeth Vanlerberg-June

Sarah Elizabeth Vanlerberg-June

Feb 9, 2024

Sarah Elizabeth VanLerberg-June, age 44, passed away due to surgery complications in her home on February 9, 2024, in Shawnee, KS. She was born on December 14, 1979, in McPherson, KS.

Sarah worked many years as a dedicated daycare teacher, touching the lives of numerous children she cared for.

Outside of her work, Sarah had...

Marian Louise (Reid)  Bilyea

Marian Louise (Reid) Bilyea

Feb 8, 2024

Marian Louise Reid Bilyea joined the radiant throng in Heaven on the 8th of February, 2024.

As was her way, she did so without fuss or commotion, seeking a quiet path toward her Lord with whom she has been in steady conversation for decades.

Marian was born in Columbia, Missouri on May 6, 1931 to  ...

Scott F. Harder

Scott F. Harder

Feb 7, 2024

Scott Frederick Harder, 61, died unexpectedly at his home in Belton, Missouri on February 7, 2024. Scott was born on October 15, 1960 in the Fort Gordon Army Hospital in Augusta, Georgia, to Frederick and Elizabeth Harder. Scott was a home builder in Johnson County, KS for many years. His father preceded him in death.

Marilyn (Clevenger)  Sheffler

Marilyn (Clevenger) Sheffler

Feb 7, 2024

Marilyn Sheffler, 91, Olathe KS, passed away on February 7, 2024. Marilyn was born on August 22, 1932, to Homer Hendrix Clevenger and Esther Clevenger in Kingsdown, KS and was the youngest of four children.  She attended Emporia State Teachers College where she met her future husband, Miles Sheffler. They were married for 57 years. She earned her Bachelor's...

Ed Collins

Ed Collins

Feb 7, 2024

Ed Collins (Edwin) passed away peacefully at his home on February 7, 2024. He was born on October 2, 1955 in Topeka, Kansas to Homer M. Collins and Roma Joy Collins (Hansen) who precede him in death. Ed married Paula Collins (Graham) on November 22, 1978. Ed and Paula were proud parents to Christine Jones (Collins) and Catelyn Holmes...

Lorene (Debrabander)  Rieke

Lorene (Debrabander) Rieke

Feb 7, 2024

Lorene E. Rieke, a beloved wife, mother, and active member of her community, peacefully passed away on February 7, 2024, at the age of 95. She was born on January 24, 1929, in her family home in Shawnee, Kansas. She attended St. Joseph Grade School and High School in her early years.

Lorene met Paul B. Rieke,...

Tyler Heck

Tyler Heck

Feb 6, 2024

Tyler Robert Heck passed away on February 6, 2024, in Overland Park, Kansas surrounded by family and friends. Born on January 28, 1997, in Merriam, Kansas, Tyler lived a life filled with love and a passion for his family and many friends and interests.

Tyler dedicated his professional career as a Service Consultant and Trainer at Waterway...

Rex D. Haller

Rex D. Haller

Feb 5, 2024

Rex D. Haller, 88, of Louisburg, Kansas died at AdventHealth South Overland Park Hospital on Monday, February 5, 2024.

Visitation will be 9:00 – 10:00 am, Saturday, February 10, 2024 with a service starting at 10:00 am at the Amos Family Funeral Home, 10901 Johnson Drive, Shawnee, Kansas 66203. A graveside service will be held at 1:30...

Janice Gayle (Jordan)  Hoover

Janice Gayle (Jordan) Hoover

Feb 4, 2024

Janice Gayle Hoover, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away on February 4, 2024, at the age of 72. She was born on January 19, 1952, in Wheatland, Missouri.

Gayle, as she was affectionately known, had a fulfilling career at Johnson County Community College, where she dedicated her time in document services....

Mark Vincent Meyer

Mark Vincent Meyer

Feb 3, 2024

Mark Vincent Meyer peacefully passed away on February 3rd, 2024 at his home with his family at his side. Mark was born on May 7th, 1960 in Kansas City, Kansas to Ronald and Carolyn Meyer of Prairie Village, Kansas.

Mark graduated from F.L. Schlagle High School in 1978. After graduation he went on to work in several...

Brian Hogan

Brian Hogan

Feb 3, 2024

Brian Hogan, born on September 1, 1968, in Kansas City, MO, left this world on February 3, 2024 with his wife by his side. He was a loving husband, father, and friend, who touched the lives of many during his time here. Brian lived a life filled with adventure and purpose. He worked in various fields throughout his career,...

James "Jim" Graham

James "Jim" Graham

Feb 3, 2024

James William Graham, age 75, of Mission, Kansas passed away February 3, 2024 in Overland Park, Kansas surrounded by his family and loved ones.

Jim was born July 29, 1948, in Quincy, Illinois to parents James (Don) Graham and Helen Graham. Preceded in death by his parents, two brothers; Terry and Jeff, and his beloved son Alex....

Miles Michael Hoffman

Miles Michael Hoffman

Feb 1, 2024

Our Dear Miles “with the smiles” Michael Hoffman, ran into the arms of Jesus February 1, 2024. Leaving behind Dada and Mama (Neil & Abby), sisters Ellie (7) and Ruby (4), and identical twin brother Theo (2). Grandparents Larry and Chris Hoffman and Mark and Cathy Michael. Miles loved church on a Sunday, music, specifically Will Smith’s Switch, Kansas...

Betty Sax

Betty Sax

Jan 31, 2024

Elizabeth “Betty” Sax, 85, of Shawnee, KS passed away on January 31st, 2024.  She was born on July 6th, 1938 in Altus, Arkansas to John and Ruth Parkinson.  A visitation will take place on Saturday, February 3rd from 5 to 7 PM at Amos Family Funeral Home, 10901 Johnson Drive, Shawnee, KS.  A Mass of Christian Burial will take...

Karen June (Sanborn) Day

Karen June (Sanborn) Day

Jan 28, 2024

Karen June (Sanborn) Day, 77 of Overland Park, Kansas passed away January 28, 2024. She was born June 29, 1946 in Smith Center, Kansas to Kenneth and Audrey (Kern) Sanborn. She was preceded in death by here parents, brother Larry Sanborn, and sister Sharolyn Riggert.

Karen is survived by her husband Jim, daughter Denise (Jay) Dibble, and...

John Ransom Lucas

John Ransom Lucas

Jan 28, 2024

John Ransom Lucas, 88, of Shawnee, Kansas, passed away peacefully at home on January 28, 2024. John was born in Kansas City, Missouri, on October 3, 1935, to John Simon Lucas and Leona Geraldine Lucas (Chadwick). John was a loving son and brother. Upon the death of his father as a young adult, John abandoned his plans...

Ardyn "Ardy" Allison Erickson

Ardyn "Ardy" Allison Erickson

Jan 26, 2024

Ardyn (Ardy) Erickson, 84, of Kansas City, died peacefully on Friday, January 26, 2024. Ardy was born on May 22, 1939 in Salina, Kansas to Lawrence and Neda (Smith) Allison. Ardy was a homemaker and mother of four with her former husband, Ronald H. Pflumm and she later worked as a paraprofessional in mental health and had a ten-year...

Joy Annette (Henshaw)  Craighead

Joy Annette (Henshaw) Craighead

Jan 25, 2024

Joy Annette Craighead, 83, of Mission, Kansas, died peacefully at AdventHealth in Merriam on January 25 surrounded by her family and comforted by her faith.

She was born in Kansas City, Kansas, to Arthur James Henshaw and Ruby Opal (Kilgore) Henshaw. She graduated from Argentine High School in 1958 and attended Bethany Nazarene College and MidAmerica Nazarene...

Calvin Paul Talbot

Calvin Paul Talbot

Jan 25, 2024

Calvin Paul Talbot, affectionately known as "Tiny" by his brothers, was born on December 11, 1937 in Houma, Louisiana. On January 25, 2024, surrounded by loved ones, he peacefully passed away at Advent Health Hospital at the age of 86.

From an early age, Calvin exemplified resilience and determination. He worked alongside his brother, Mert, on the...

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