Jan 18, 2024

Mary Catherine Garrett, beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on January 18, 2024, at the age of 92.  Mary was born on January 4, 1932, in Atchison, Kansas to Edward and Flora O’Connor.

She was raised in the house in Atchison where her father was born in 1889.   The house was just across the alley...

Jan 17, 2024

Jeffrey Allen Perry, 38, of Kansas City, Kansas, formerly of Shawnee, KS, passed away on Wednesday, January 17, 2024, at his home.

Jeff was born on September 10, 1985, in Merriam, Kansas, to Lawrence and Beverly (Busse) Perry.  Jeff graduated from Shawnee Mission Northwest High School in 2004.  Jeff worked for several years in the lawn care...

Jan 17, 2024

Margie (Marge) Louise Hogue passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on January 17, 2024.

She was born October 4,1928 on a farm outside of Blue Rapids, Kansas to Oscar and Maude Harris. Margie had three siblings, Donald A. Harris (Julie), Dale Harris (Bobbi Jo), and Dorothy Hula (Bill).

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Jan 17, 2024

Frances G. Dawson, 91, passed away in hospice on January 17, 2024.  Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, January 25, at Amos Family Chapel, Shawnee, KS.  Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m. prior to the service. Burial will be at Shawnee Mission Memory Garden.  The family suggests memorials to the American Cancer Society or...

Jan 16, 2024

Richard Rockwell (Rocky) Wegner passed away peacefully at Olathe Medical Center on January 16, 2024. He is survived by his two sisters, Becky (Randy) Overton, and Beth (Larry) Baldridge, brother, Dick (Kathy)Wegner, along with nephews, nieces, and their children. Rocky was born September 29th, 1951, at Tachikawa Air Base in Tachikawa, Japan. Shortly after his birth, the family moved...

Jan 16, 2024

In Loving Memory of Benny F. "Ben" Watts

On Saturday January 27, 2024 Ben's life will be celebrated, beginning with a visitation at 2:00pm, immediately followed by a memorial service at 3pm, at Amos Family Funeral Home 10901 Johnson Drive Shawnee, KS 66203.

This gathering of family and friends...

Jan 15, 2024

Betty Jean Bower entered eternal life on January 15, 2024, at the age of 99. She passed away peacefully in Kansas City, MO, of natural causes.

Betty was born on August 29, 1924, in Hamilton, Missouri, the third child of Charles and Florence Luikart. She lived a life filled with love, joy, and dedication to her family....

Jan 15, 2024

Connie “Susie” Hediger passed away peacefully on January 15th, 2024 with her family by her side.

Susie was born on December 16th, 1963 to Thomas and Dorothy (Ford) South. She grew up in Turner, and attended Turner High as part of the graduating class of 1982. Daryl and Susie got married in 1992...

Jan 14, 2024

Bob Hart died Sunday morning, January 14, in the home where he grew up, on the farm he loved.

Bob was born in Kansas City, KS on February 12, 1946, to I.N. and Irene Rollins Hart. He graduated from Turner High School in 1964.

He entered politics at the age of 22, when he was...

Jan 14, 2024

David J. Wapelhorst, affectionately known as Dave, passed away peacefully on January 14, 2024, at the age of 77 in Shawnee, Kansas. He was born March 13, 1946, in Colwich, Kansas, to Raymond and Cecilia (Weber) Wapelhorst.

On May 8, 1971, he married Colette Balman at St. Rose Catholic Church in Great Bend, Kansas. They resided in...

Jan 13, 2024

Janice Kay Taylor, 75, of Overland Park, Kan., passed away on January 13, 2024. She was born on November 3, 1948, in Keokuk, Iowa. Janice earned a master’s degree in Elementary Education from the University of Central Missouri. She spent a lot of her career teaching in the Kansas City Missouri Public School District.

Janice had a...

Jan 13, 2024

Stephen Tholborn, 69, of Phoenix, Arizona, passed away on January 13th, 2024.  Stephen was born and raised in Kansas City, MO and moved to Phoenix in 1985.  A visitation will take place from 2:00 to 3:00 pm on Friday, February 2nd, 2024 at Amos Family Funeral Home, 10901 Johnson Drive, Shawnee, KS 66203.  A memorial service will immediately follow...

Jan 13, 2024

IN LOVING MEMORY OF MAE HELEN HARRIS,

MAE HELEN HARRIS, 74, PASSED AWAY PEACEFULLY ON JANUARY 13 AT KC HOSPICE. BORN IN HUMBOLDT, TN, TO WINFREY AND JENNIE MAE DOUGLAS, SHE LATER MOVED TO KANSAS CITY, MO. MAE'S PURSUIT OF KNOWLEDGE LED HER TO JOHNSON COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE, METROPOLITAN COMMUNITY COLLEGE, AND FRIENDS UNIVERSITY, WHERE...

Jan 12, 2024

Margaret Elaine Street of Kansas City, KS passed away peacefully Jan 12, 2024. She was preceded by her husband Jack Street, her parents John and Hazel Loske, and her niece Kathleen Steineger. She is survived by her sister Norma Lee Winters, nephew George Winters III and her great niece Kisha Steineger

Elaine grew up in Kansas City ...

Jan 10, 2024

Roger Lee Fox, born on June 10, 1949, in Fort Eustis, Virginia, passed away in early January 2024, in Independence, Missouri, at the age of 74.

Roger had a distinguished career in the Army, serving for 26 years and achieving the level of Sergeant First Class. His dedication and commitment to his country were evident throughout his...

Jan 9, 2024

We are saddened to announce the passing of Arlen Arthur Gabriel, of Eudora, Kansas, who passed away at the age of 78, on January 9, 2024, at the St. Luke’s Rehabilitation Institute in Overland Park, Kansas.

Arlen was born in Lawrence, Kansas on June 10, 1945, to Arthur and Alberta Bell Gabriel. He grew up with his...

Jan 8, 2024

Yvonne Mae Thompson, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on January 8, 2024, in Overland Park, Kansas. She was born on August 4, 1934, in Eau Claire, Wisconsin.  Yvonne was 89 years old at the time of her passing.

Yvonne led a fulfilling life, dedicating herself to various roles throughout the...

Jan 8, 2024

Francisco Trinidad Chavez, affectionately known as Frankie, passed away peacefully on January 8, 2024, at the age of 80. He was born on July 20, 1943, in Lawrence, Kansas, to his loving parents, Herminia and Francisco Chavez.

Frankie found inspiration in playing the trumpet, painting, sculpting, cooking and simple conversation with others. He never saw a stranger,...

Jan 6, 2024

Maxine Virginia Pusch Tarson

March 11, 1931 – January 6, 2024 Lenexa, Kansas - Maxine Virginia Pusch Tarson was born in Kansas City, Missouri, daughter of Hilda Meta Fuchs Pusch and Theodore Charles Pusch.

She graduated from Rosedale High School and attended Delmar College in Texas.  She worked for Kansas City Power & Light, Nation...

Jan 3, 2024

Mary Ann Peck, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and retired elementary music teacher, passed away peacefully on January 3, 2024, in Merriam, Kansas, at the age of 76. She was born on July 20, 1947, in Kansas City, Missouri, later adopted by Marjorie and Herman Bath of Emporia, Kansas.

Mary Ann dedicated her life to nurturing young minds...