Aug 1, 2018

Karen K. Kliewer passed away on August 1, 2018 in her home in Merriam, KS. She was born January 18, 1945 in Parsons, KS and is preceded in death by her father John W. Kliewer and her mother Marie F. Kliewer. She is survived by her sister, Sue M. Robison of Shawnee, KS; her brother Douglas M....

Jul 31, 2018

Nancy J. Plunkett October 21, 1954, to July 31, 2018

Nancy was born in Kansas City, Missouri on October 21, 1954, to Thomas and Margaret Plunkett.  She lived in the Kansas City Area her entire life.  She graduated from Apache Elementary School, Hillcrest Middle School, Shawnee Mission West High School, and Kansas University.   ...

Jul 31, 2018

Dorothy Steele of Mission, Kansas, passed away July 31, 2018. She was 98 years old.

A passionate educator, Dorothy dedicated her life and career to improving education - from the classroom all the way to the Kansas Supreme Court.

Born to Lloyd and Clara Easley, Dorothy spent her childhood on a farm in Buffalo, Kan.,...

Jul 30, 2018

David G. McCall, 69, of Olathe, KS passed away on July 30th, 2018.  He was born in Kansas City, MO on September 19th, 1948 to Charles and Hilda McCall.  David is preceded in death by his parents.  He is survived by his wife, Winnie; sons, David Alan, Bobby, Teddy, Eddie; and 14 grandchildren.

Visitation to be held...

Jul 30, 2018

John M. Arellano, 84, of Shawnee, KS passed away Monday, July 30, 2018 at Indian Creek Nursing Home. He was born on June 24, 1934 in Kansas City, MO, to Vincent and Antonia Arellano.   John was preceded in death by his wife of 30 years, Maria; daughter, Sonia Arellano. He is survived by his son, Nicholas Arellano; daughter, Antonette...

Jul 29, 2018

John Christopher Gardner was born in Kansas City, Missouri on January 28, 1958 and passed from this life on July 29, 2018. In 2014 John was diagnosed with bile duct cancer. He was fortunate to receive care from a dedicated healthcare team in Seattle. He lived fully until his final sunny weekend with his high school sweetheart...

Jul 29, 2018

Reed S. Ostrom, 49, of Shawnee, went to his eternal home, Sunday, July 29, 2018 at the Kansas City Hospice House. Reed was born October 4 1968 in Duluth, Minnesota.  He graduated from Shawnee Mission Northwest in 1987.  After high school Reed attended Collin County Community College in Plano, TX and Johnson County Community College where he...

Jul 25, 2018

Paula D. Vestal, 60, of Shawnee, KS passed away Wednesday, July 25, 2018 in Kansas City, KS.  Paula was born October 27, 1957 in Smithville, Missouri to Robert and Betty (Caudell) Vestal. Due to her father's work, the family traveled and lived abroad most of her childhood. She attended parent co-op schools in Korat, Thailand (Camp Friendship during the...

Jul 24, 2018

Helen M. DeNoon, 91, of Overland Park, passed away Tuesday, July 24, 2018 at home.

Helen was born July 13, 1927 to the late William and Josephine Frazier in Shawnee, KS.  Helen was a longtime Shawnee resident, she graduated from Shawnee Mission Rural High School in 1945.    Shortly after graduation, Helen met Richard E. DeNoon...

Jul 23, 2018

Glen R. "Dick" Jones, 74, of Mission, KS passed away Monday, July 23, 2018 at his home.

Dick was born March 13, 1944 to Raymond and Imogene Jones in Maryville, Missouri.  He attended school in northwest Missouri before moving to Kansas City in the early 1960's.  Dick worked as a cook for Waid's Restaurant and...

Jul 22, 2018

Phyllis Elaine (Nuesse) Ruiz, 64, passed away on July 22, 2018 at her home in Kansas City, Kansas. Phyllis was born on June 14, 1954 in Kansas City, Kansas to Philip and Lois (Healy) Nuesse and was the eldest of their three children. As a young girl she was involved with 4-H, played soft ball, enjoyed vacations to her...

Jul 20, 2018

Alan Ray Schmitz, 59, of Tonganoxie, KS, passed away on July 20th, 2018.  He was born on October 25th, 1958 in Farmington, New Mexico to Harold and Erma Schmitz.  Alan retired from the Laborers Local Union 1290. Alan is preceded in death by his parents and niece, Brandie Lee Simpson-Schmitz.  He is survived by his daughter, Holly Masner; grandson,...

Jul 19, 2018

Barbara Moore Schnacke was born to Thomas C. Moore and Inez Horner Moore on May 13, 1926 in Topeka, Kansas. She attended public schools in Topeka and met the man who would later become her husband, Austin Schnacke, while both were students at Topeka High School. Barbara graduated from Topeka High in the spring of 1944 and then traveled...

Jul 19, 2018

Mary Hanks, 89, passed away on July 19th, 2018.  She was born on September 30th, 1928 in Kansas City, KS to Goldwin and Marie Keller.  Mary was a very active member at St. Joseph Catholic Church, The Ladies Guild, St. Theresa's Circle and sang in the Resurrection Choir.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Leonard Hanks.  She...

Jul 17, 2018

Jerry David Emberlin, 77, of Shawnee, KS, passed away on July 17, 2018.

A memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday at Amos Family Funeral Home.

The family requests memorial contributions be made to:

American Cancer Society P.O. Box 22478 Oklahoma City, OK 73123...

Jul 16, 2018

Joan Elizabeth Asperheim, 82, of Shawnee, Kansas and beloved wife of Dale R. Asperheim, passed away on Monday July 16th, 2018.

Joan was born in Duluth, Minnesota on November 5, 1935 to James (Gordy) and Clara Mitchell. She was a graduate of Denfeld High School and attended Duluth Business School. She was a member of Graceway church....

Jul 16, 2018

Albert J. Whipple III, known to friends and family as “Joseph,” passed away on July 16, 2018, at the age of 70 years.

Born in Tampa, Florida, Joseph attended the University of Texas A&M, graduated in 1968 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Zoology and prior to continuing with his master's program...

Jul 14, 2018

Donna Lee Martin Hayden, 90 of Shawnee, Kansas formerly of Paola, Kansas died July 14, 2018 at Overland Park Regional Hospital of natural causes.

She was born October 2nd, 1927 to George Estey Martin and Mary Evelyn Thompson Martin on the family farm near Guilford, Missouri, the youngest of 5 children. She grew...

Jul 14, 2018

Nadine V. Bristow, 97 passed away July 14, 2018.

She was born Oct. 11, 1920 in Burlingame, KS to Henry W. And Naomi K. Snyder Bumford. After graduating from Burlingame High School in 1938 she was married on September 2, 1939 to Dean H. Bristow in Oskaloosa, KS.

She was a member of the Eastern...

Jul 13, 2018

Douglas Jacob Loganbill, 94, Overland Park, KS went to his Heavenly home Friday, July 13, 2018 at Heritage of Overland Park, KS.

Doug was born Feb. 14, 1924 in Lovedale, MN to Robert and Anna Loganbill. He was a veteran of the US Navy during WWII. In December 1947, Doug married Claudene Gibson...