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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.

Wilma  B. Hambelton

Wilma B. Hambelton

Feb 3, 2017

Wilma B. (Davis) Hambelton, 90, of Shawnee, KS died February 3, 2017 at her residence. Wilma was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, William M. Hambelton, her parents Merna and Mary Elizabeth Davis, 8 siblings and one grandson. Wilma is survived by her six children, Cassandra Williams (Richard), Paul Hambelton (Judith), Nancy White (Donald),...

Rosalie  T. Icenogle

Rosalie T. Icenogle

Feb 2, 2017

Rosalie T. (Davis) Icenogle, 93, of Overland Park, KS, passed away on Feb. 2, 2017. She was born on May 9, 1923, on a farm near Havensville, KS, the youngest of 6 children of Harley and Cora Davis. Rosalie served in the Navy as a secretary in Great Lakes, IL, and was a singer in a weekly...

Charles Donald “Don” Kennett

Charles Donald “Don” Kennett

Feb 1, 2017

Charles Donald "Don" Kennett, 86, of Shawnee, Kansas passed away on February 1, 2017 at his home with family. Don was born June 28, 1930 in Bucklin, Kansas to Charley and Zula Kennett.

Don grew up in Dodge City, Kansas. He graduated from Dodge City High School in 1949. He served in the...

Grace  M. Arnold

Grace M. Arnold

Feb 1, 2017

Grace M. Arnold, 70, of Shawnee, Kansas passed away on February 1, 2017. Grace was born February 13, 1946 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Grace is survived by her husband, Tony, sons, Ron, Don, and Mark Sobanek, seven grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. Grace was preceded in death by her parents.

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William  Howard Miller

William Howard Miller

Feb 1, 2017

William Howard Miller received his angel wings on February 1, 2017. He was born on September 25, 1921 in Burlington Junction, MO to William R. (Billy) and Mary E. Miller.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 59 years, Mary Dot Miller and his younger brother Charles Miller. Howard attended Northwest...

Janet Akani

Janet Akani

Jan 31, 2017

Janet Akani, 71, of Shawnee, Kansas passed away on January 31, 2017. Janet was born March 27, 1945 in Accra, Ghana to Gabriel Abiri and Ruth Akani. Janet is survived by her daughter, Joyce (Fred Opuni) Osei, siblings, Rebecca Alake, Abigail A. Abiri, Dorcas A. Abiri, David Olorunfemi, Hannah Abiri, Janet Akani (Lydia Jarin), Iyabo Abiri. Janet...

Jacqueline  Marie Franchett

Jacqueline Marie Franchett

Jan 31, 2017

Jacqueline Marie (Flack) Franchett, 79, of Kansas City, KS, passed away Tuesday, January 31, 2017.

Jackie was born August 28, 1937 in Kansas City, KS to Virgil and Mercedes (Lucas) Flack. She graduated from Loretto Academy in 1958. She married and raised her family in Shawnee. Later in life, she graduated from KU...

William  H. England  Jr.

William H. England Jr.

Jan 30, 2017

William H. England Jr., 92, of Overland Park, Kansas passed away on January 30, 2017. William was born August 14, 1924 in Overland Park, Kansas to William Sr. and Mabel England. William is survived by his children, Terri (Michael) Rowe, Suzanne (Michael) O'Donnell, and William T. England, five grandchildren, Annie, Jason, Kristina, Ashley, and Tess, four great-grandchildren,...

Marvin Wright

Marvin Wright

Jan 29, 2017

Marvin Fredrick Wright, 85, of Shawnee, Kansas, passed away late Sunday, January 29, 2017. He was born April 14, 1931 in Everton, Missouri to John Samuel and Perna (Jones) Wright. He served as a Marine and worked as a Kansas Highway Patrolman, at Sunshine Biscuit, at Wolcott and Lincoln, and as Property Manager for The...

William “Liam” James Komosa

William “Liam” James Komosa

Jan 27, 2017

William "Liam" James Komosa, infant son of Michael and Larissa Komosa, Overland Park, KS passed away Friday, Jan. 27, 2017 at his home. Liam was born July 22, 2016 at Shawnee Mission Medical Center, Merriam, KS. From the moment he was born, he was so joyful, special and had the biggest blue eyes. He adored his oldest...

Virginia  Ann Bernal

Virginia Ann Bernal

Jan 27, 2017

Virginia Ann Bernal, 64, Shawnee, KS passed away Friday, Jan. 27, 2017 at her home.

Virginia was born March 8, 1952 in Kansas City, MO to Manuel and Olivia Perez. She was an avid KU Basketball, Chiefs and Royals fan. She enjoyed traveling and spending time with her family.

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Bernice Swisher

Bernice Swisher

Jan 25, 2017

Feb 10, 1911 - Jan 25, 2017

Grandma Swisher was born in Webb City, Missouri. She married Ray Swisher on June 10, 1929. They had a daughter, Mary Joan Swisher. Grandma worked for Douglas Aircraft as a "Rosie Riveter" during WWII, after which she became a dedicated mother and homemaker. For years, she...

Thomas  Jacob Amer

Thomas Jacob Amer

Jan 23, 2017

Thomas Jacob Amer, 63, passed away Monday January 23, 2017 in Spring Hill, Kansas. Tom was born October 4, 1953 in Kansas City, Kansas, the son of Hubert E. and Mildred A. (Johnson) Amer.

He is survived by his brother, Bill Amer (Marge), Topeka, Kansas; daughter Melanie Koup (Joe), Sugar Grove, Illinois; brother...

Patricia  R. Decoster

Patricia R. Decoster

Jan 23, 2017

Patricia Ruth DeCoster, 85, of Belton, MO formerly of Shawnee, KS passed away Monday, January 23, 2017 at Shawnee Mission Medical Center. Patricia was born May 20, 1931 to the late William and Jennifer Van DeBerghe in Shawnee, KS. She was a former member of the Shawnee Belgium Club. She worked as an accountant for Western Auto...

Paul  Henry Harms

Paul Henry Harms

Jan 21, 2017

Paul Henry Harms, 90, of Shawnee, KS, passed away January 21, 2017.  He was born August 31, 1926 in Cole Camp, MO., the son of Louis and Alma Harms.

Paul joined the Army in 1945 after graduating from Cole Camp High School.  He served as an aircraft mechanic and commissary clerk in the Philippines until...

Myra  F. Jenks

Myra F. Jenks

Jan 21, 2017

Myra Frances (Larson) Jenks, 93, of Merriam, Kansas, passed away on Saturday, January 21, 2017 at her home, surrounded by her family. Myra was born on June 15, 1923 to Sanfert L. and Bertha (Dye) Larson in Aurora, Missouri. In 1935, the family moved to Merriam, Kansas where she attended Merriam Grade School and met her future...

Joanne  Regan Mccarron

Joanne Regan Mccarron

Jan 21, 2017

On January 21st 2017 Joanne McCarron peacefully passed away after a long, courageous battle with Alzheimer's. In 1931 Joanne was born to Joseph P. and Ada E. Regan in Kansas City, KS. After graduating from Argentine High School in 1948 she went on to work as an administrative assistant.

In the spring of 1953, Joanne was married...

Norma  L. Waldrop

Norma L. Waldrop

Jan 19, 2017

The heart of hearts is with Jesus now. Norma L. Waldrop was born April 29, 1930, and passed away January 19, 2017. She was preceded in death by step daughter, Becky Taylor. Norma is survived by children, Debby L. Moore (Butch), Randy Mead, Chad Waldrop; grandchildren, Josh, Bryant, Marcus, Alex & Dillon; two sisters and loving cousins.

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Vincent  A. Hugunin

Vincent A. Hugunin

Jan 19, 2017

Vincent A. Hugunin Sr., 88, of Warrensburg, MO, passed away Jan. 19th, 2017. Vince was born on Oct. 10, 1928, in Maple Park, MO, to Jesse Hugunin and Fannie (McConnell). He is preceded in death by his wife, Evelyn; brothers, Jesse Jr., Gene, Ronald, Glen, Cecil, Mike; sisters, Charlotte, Ruthie, Sharon; and son, Paul. Vince is survived...

Lucille  B. Spohrer

Lucille B. Spohrer

Jan 18, 2017

Lucille B. Spohrer, 86, of Lenexa, Kansas passed away on January 18, 2017. Lucille was born September 22, 1930 in Kansas City, Missouri to Vernon Sr. and Eva Scoville. Lucille is survived by her children, Melissa (Cliff) King, and Stephen (Jean) Spohrer, three grandchildren, Kaitlyn, Dalton, and Taylor King, brother, Vernon Scoville Jr. Lucille was preceded in...

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