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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.

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...

Mary B. (Kirby)  Larue

Mary B. (Kirby) Larue

Jan 21, 2024

Mary B. LaRue, 82, of Shawnee, KS, passed away on January 21st, 2024. She was born on February 15th, 1941, in Baldwin, Kansas, to Harold and Mary (Bates) Kirby.

Mary is preceded in death by her loving husband Darrel and parents Harold and Mary. She is survived by children, Becky (Bruce) Richardson, Mark (Natalie) LaRue, Suzanne (Frank)...

Michael Tuel

Michael Tuel

Jan 19, 2024

Michael William Tuel, age 74, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Friday, January 19, 2024, after battling recurrent and metastatic prostate cancer.

Mike grew up in Hopkins, MN until moving to the Shawnee Mission area for high school. He graduated from Shawnee Mission North in 1967. It was in high school,1966, where he met the love...

Patricia Louise Stevenson

Patricia Louise Stevenson

Jan 18, 2024

Patricia (Tricia) Stevenson passed away on January 18, 2024, at the University of Kansas Hospital in Kansas City, KS with her family at her side.  Tricia was born on December 2, 1958, in Youngstown, OH to James and Ethel LaPaze of Poland, OH.

She graduated from Poland Seminary High School in 1977 and received her Associate Degree...

Frances Elizabeth Dennison

Frances Elizabeth Dennison

Jan 18, 2024

Frances Elizabeth Dennison, affectionately known as Fran, graced this world on November 16, 1948, in Nashville, Tennessee. She departed from us on January 18, 2024, in Gardner, Kansas. While we mourn her loss, let us remember the vibrant and witty spirit that she brought to our lives for 75 wonderful years.

Fran's professional journey took her on...

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