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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.

Larry  W. Mcghee

Larry W. Mcghee

Dec 12, 2017

Larry W. McGhee, 66 of Shawnee, KS passed away Tuesday, December 12, 2017 at Research Medical Center in Kansas City.

Larry was born September 25, 1951 to the late Doyle and Grace McGhee in Garnett, KS.  After high school, Larry attended Allen County Community College and later earned a bachelor's degree from Emporia State University...

Rhonda  Lou Lamport

Rhonda Lou Lamport

Dec 9, 2017

Rhonda Lou Lamport, 61, of Overland Park, KS passed away Saturday, December 9, 2017 at her home.

Rhonda was born March 28, 1956 to Dale and Betty Modig in Salina, KS.  She graduated from Shawnee Mission West in 1974 and attended Johnson County Community College.  Rhonda enjoyed traveling in the western United States visiting national...

Richard “Rick” Alan Shelton

Richard “Rick” Alan Shelton

Dec 9, 2017

Richard "Rick" A. Shelton, 58, passed away on Dec. 9, 2017. Rick was born March 30, 1959 in Kansas City, Missouri to Joseph and Jean Shelton.  Rick is survived by his parents; daughter, Nicole (Matt) Hedges, their kids, Grace and Benjamin; significant other, Tammi Ball (Hinkle) and her two daughters, Shauna Paskon and Christen (Dustin) Craig, and...

Edith  Marie Murray

Edith Marie Murray

Dec 8, 2017

"She was always there", Edith Marie (Dryden) Murray, Born Feb. 15, 1923 in Colony, Kansas to Karr and Flossie Dryden and was 1 of 8 children. Left for Heaven on December 8, 2017 from cancer which she was very courageous in dealing with.

Edith entered the U.S. Navy WAVES in January 1944 and...

Alan  Dean Hays

Alan Dean Hays

Dec 6, 2017

Alan Dean Hays, 69, passed away on Dec. 6, 2017. Alan was born Feb. 15, 1948 in Saint Joseph, MO and was raised by Brookings "Monty" and Gertrude Montgomery. Alan is survived by his wife, Kathy, children, Tina (David) LaFon, Jeremy (Amy) Hays, four grandchildren, Brooklyn, Emma, Jack and Cole. Alan was preceded in death by his...

Jeanne  Gwendolyn Mccrum

Jeanne Gwendolyn Mccrum

Dec 6, 2017

Jeanne Gwendolyn McCrum, 97, passed away very peacefully at her home on December 6, 2017. Jeanne is survived by her son, H. Fred Northcraft, 3 grandchildren, Abbey A. Gentle (Jeff), Emily A. McCrady (Cody), Jonathan R. Northcraft, and 5 great-grandchildren, stepson Kendall B. Williams, and long-time close friends Joyce and Kelly Kent. The family wishes to express...

Navnit  P. Soni

Navnit P. Soni

Dec 5, 2017

Navnit P. Soni, 78, passed away on December 5, 2017. Navnit was born June 28, 1939 in Ahmedabad, India to Purshottam and Sharda Soni.  Navnit is survived by his children, Hany (Barkha) Soni, Binita (Kaushik) Joshi, Chetan (Paragi) Soni, daughter-in-law, Heena Soni and five grandchildren. Navnit was preceded in death by his wife, Pramoda and son, Dilip...

Robert “Bob” Charles Gainer

Robert “Bob” Charles Gainer

Dec 4, 2017

Robert "Bob" Charles Gainer, 62, passed away on December 4, 2017. Bob was born November 1, 1955 in Kansas City, Missouri to Jr and Mary Ellen Gainer.  Bob is survived by his wife, Linda, daughter, Carrie Laird (Andy), parents, sister, Joyce Gainer Stoughton (Randy), brother, Doug Gainer (Lisa), two grandchildren, Noah and Christian Laird and numerous nieces...

Marjorie  K. Schick

Marjorie K. Schick

Dec 2, 2017

The hands of a quiet giant in art have finally come to rest. MARJORIE SCHICK, a major force in creating sculptures to wear, died on December 17 from complications following a stroke that occurred on December 2, 2017.   From her first explorations under master ALMA EIKERMAN at Indiana University (1963-1966) to the creations so beautifully explored and documented in Sculpture...

Donald  Richard Whitlow

Donald Richard Whitlow

Dec 1, 2017

Donald Richard Whitlow, 84 passed away on December 1st.  He was born on January 8, 1933 to Henry Clay and Nellie Elizabeth Whitlow in Black Water, MO.  Don was married to Annette Berry on April 4, 1959. They enjoyed a full life together, traveling the country and spending time with family.  He is survived by son, Gary...

Patricia  Ann Dollard

Patricia Ann Dollard

Dec 1, 2017

Patricia Ann Dollard, 79, Overland Park, KS passed away Friday, Dec. 1, 2017 at the Health Care Resort of Leawood, KS.

Patty was born in Kansas City, KS and graduated from Ward High School in 1956.  She worked for many years at Old...

Hudson  James Ittel

Hudson James Ittel

Nov 30, 2017

Hudson James Ittel, of Mission Hills, KS, passed away on November 30th, 2017.  He was born in Merriam, KS to Molli and Jason Ittel.

A visitation will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM on Saturday, December 9th, 2017 at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 6401 Wornall Terrace, Kansas City, MO 64113.  A funeral service will immediately follow at 10:00...

Barbara  Allen Romesburg

Barbara Allen Romesburg

Nov 30, 2017

Barbara Allen Romesburg, 80, St. Joseph, MO passed away Thursday, Nov. 30, 2017 at the Living Community of St. Joseph.

Barbara was born Dec. 23, 1936 in Raymondville, MO to Georgie and Sarah Golden. On Sept. 21, 1952, Barbara married Chris Romesburg.

Barbara was preceded in death by her husband, Chris...

Phyllis  Joan Fields

Phyllis Joan Fields

Nov 30, 2017

Phyllis Joan Fields of Shawnee. Passed away Thursday, Nov. 30, 2017.

Joan was born Sept 4, 1956 to Philip and Sandra Gentile in Kansas City, MO. She graduated from Belton Missouri High School in 1974, then earned a degree from Johnson County Community College in 1990. Joan enjoyed traveling with family,...

Irino  Ramon Rodriguez

Irino Ramon Rodriguez

Nov 29, 2017

Irino Ramon Rodriguez, 84, Lenexa, KS passed away Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2017 at Lakeview Village Care Center, Lenexa, KS.

Ramon was born June 28, 1933 in Artemisa, Cuba to Lorenzo and Antoliana Rodriguez. He moved to the United States in 1956. Ramon was a graduate of Park University. He was a biochemist with...

Marjorie  E. Smith

Marjorie E. Smith

Nov 28, 2017

Marjorie Smith, 80, of Shawnee, KS, passed away on November 28th, 2017.  She was born on May 18th, 1937 to Arthur and Letha Myers.  She married Walt Smith 57 years ago.  They raised four children. She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Ervin Myers; sister, Lucille Watson. She is survived by her husband, Walt Smith; son, Steven...

Cathy  Ann Cortright

Cathy Ann Cortright

Nov 28, 2017

Cathy Ann Cortright, 67, Overland Park, KS passed away Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2017 at the Kansas City Hospice House, Kansas City, MO.

Cathy was born July 16, 1950 in New York, NY to William and Barbara Ann Montgomery. She was an insurance coordinator for Kansas City Hospice and Palliative Care.

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Marilyn “Marti” Kay Young

Marilyn “Marti” Kay Young

Nov 27, 2017

Marti Young, 60, passed away peacefully into the care of the Lord on 12/22/17. She was a devout Christian woman. She lived up to her belief “to know Christ and to make Him known.” We know she saved many souls, sometimes consciously and sometimes accidentally just by being in their presence… Marti was born in Chanute, KS...

Shailesh  G. Bhakta

Shailesh G. Bhakta

Nov 27, 2017

Shailesh G. Bhakta, 54, of Salina, KS passed away Monday, November 27, 2017 at the Olathe Hospice House.

Shailesh was born September 3, 1963 to the late  Gordhanbhai and Manglaben Bhakta in Navsari, India.  His survived by his loving wife Nutanben Bhakta; his son Amit Bhakta and wife Zankhana; a daughter, Roshni Bhakta and fiancé...

Brian  Christopher Soza

Brian Christopher Soza

Nov 27, 2017

Brian Christopher Soza, 49, Shawnee, KS passed away Monday, Nov. 27, 2017 at his home.

Brian was born Aug. 15, 1968 in Dodge City, KS to Joseph and Janet Soza. He was a graduate of Dodge City Senior High School. Brian was a veteran of the United States Army. Currently,   Brian was a...

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