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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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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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...

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...

Jan 17, 2017

On Tuesday January 17, 2017 at the age of 95. Maurine passed her soul to Almighty God. She is survived by daughters Linda Goetz (husband Wayne) and Gwen Honeyman (husband Blair) and their beloved families including four grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. She also leaves behind her devoted friend and companion Wanda Jones.

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Jan 17, 2017

Duane Whitney, 86, of Overland Park, KS, passed away on January 17, 2017. He was born on October 24, 1930 near Sheridan, Missouri to Gilbert and Elda Whitney. After joining the Air Force he was sent to clerk typist training in Chillicothe, Missouri where he met his wife of 61 years, Wanda. After serving in Japan during the Korean...

Jan 15, 2017

Marilyn M. Benson, 86 of LasCruces, NM passed away on January 15, 2017.

Visitation will be on Monday, January 23, 2017 from 10:00 a.m to 11:00 a.m, graveside at Shawnee Mission Memory Gardens, 23215 W 75th St, Shawnee, KS. A graveside service will follow at 11:00 a.m.

Jan 15, 2017

Antonio O. Reyes, 81, of Shawnee, KS, passed away, Sunday, January 15, 2017.

He was preceded in death by a son, Jay, in 2010. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Maria Reyes; children, Matilda, Christine, Sylvia, and Mark; 12 grandchildren, nine great grandchildren and a sister, Martha.

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