Apr 25, 2024

John Bethel King, born on February 27, 1975, in Athens, GA, to the late Paul M. King, Sr., and late Virginia Bethel King, gracefully took his final bow on April 25, 2024, in Shawnee, KS, at the age of 49, closing the curtains on a life imbued with creativity and passion.

Surrounded by an abundance of family...

Apr 24, 2024

Ronald (Ron) Lee Reece, age 80, passed away Wednesday, April 24, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Ron was born and raised in Kansas City, KS, and was a proud graduate of Washington High School, where he was a member of the acapella choir (Go Wildcats!). After graduating, Ron served his country with honor in the United States Navy...

Apr 23, 2024

Rene D. Engelken of Lenexa, Kansas, 93, died Tuesday, April 23, 2024. Rene was born on March 10, 1931 in Axtell, Kansas to Helen and Albert Engelken. He attended St. Benedicts Grade School and High School. On September 12, 1953, he married Mary E. Meyer.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary, his parents, his...

Apr 22, 2024

William Delbert Taylor 96, of Olathe, KS. passed away on April 22, 2024. William “Bill” was the second born of D. A. “Lonnie” and Agatha Taylor.  Bill’s early years were on a farm in Glasgow Mo. where he learned hard work and his Catholic faith.  As a young adult Bill went to college at Central Missouri State.  During this...

Apr 19, 2024

Dodie Lawrence, known for her warmth, kindness, and unwavering spirit, peacefully passed away on April 19, 2024, in Shawnee, Kansas, at the age of 85. A celebration of Dodie's life will be held at Amos Funeral Home, located at 10901 Johnson Dr., Shawnee, KS 66203, on Friday, April 26, 2024. Visitation will be at 5:30pm, a Rosary and Service...

Apr 17, 2024

Betty Francis (Monckton) Saul, VanSchoelandt, known affectionately as Betty, was born on July 4, 1922, in Barry, Pike, Illinois, and peacefully passed away on April 17, 2024, in Tarpon Springs, Florida, at the age of 101.

Betty was a devoted mother, grandmother, and friend whose life revolved around her family. She found joy...

Apr 16, 2024

Rose Catherine Joyce, age 85, of Westwood, Kansas, passed away peacefully on April 16, 2024. She was born on January 28, 1939, in Kansas City, Kansas, to the late William Creach and Helen (Gaydess) Creach.

Rose dedicated many years of her life to educating young minds as a beloved Teacher at St. Agnes...

Apr 15, 2024

Emogene M. Stoneking, 94, of Bonner Springs, Kansas passed away on April 15, 2024.

She was born and raised in Leavenworth, KS and was united in marriage to Robert Stoneking Sr. on March 15. 1954 and recently celebrated their 70th anniversary.

Emogene graduated with the class of 1948 from Immaculata High School.  She was a...

Apr 15, 2024

Michael Joseph Reynolds, known affectionately as Mike, peacefully passed away on April 15, 2024, in Overland Park, Kansas, at the age of 77. He was born on December 21, 1946, in Lewiston, Maine.

Mike worked in the aerospace industry as a machinist for various companies, including Eskridge. His passion for cars, especially Mustangs, dogs, and collecting brought...

Apr 14, 2024

Angela G. Alderman, age 56, passed away unexpectedly on April 14, 2024, at her home in Shawnee, KS. She was born April 2, 1968, on a chilly, rainy day in Pittsburg, KS to David and Lynda (Page) Alderman.

Angie spent her younger years in California but moved back to Kansas when she was...

Apr 14, 2024

Donald "Don" Alfred Boese peacefully passed away on April 14, 2024, at the age of 79, in Olathe, Kansas. He was born December 20th, 1944, in Fergus Falls, Minnesota to Alfred and Charlotte Boese.

In 1964, Don felt a calling to serve his country and enlisted in the military. Don honorably served in...

Apr 13, 2024

Scott Alexander Adams departed this earthly life and crossed over to Glory on Saturday afternoon, April 13, 2024. He was preceded in death by his parents, Nathaniel L. Adams, Sr. and Alfretta Q. Adams.

On December 11, 1962, Scott was the 4 th son born to Nathaniel and Alfretta Adams in Kansas City, Kansas.

His...

Apr 13, 2024

Donna Jean Ballard, affectionately known as Jean, passed away peacefully on April 13, 2024, at Overland Park Regional Hospital. She was born on August 27, 1931, in Iola, Kansas. Jean was 92 years old at the time of her passing.

Jean dedicated over 30 years of her life as an Administrative Assistant at Herff Jones. Her work...

Apr 13, 2024

Linda Carolyn Mott Holloway Khan passed away on April 13, 2024, at the age of 70, in Merriam, Kansas. She was born August 17, 1953, in Kansas City, Kansas to Jess and Ruth Mott.

Linda attended Hocker Grove Junior High and graduated from Shawnee Mission North High School in 1971. She would go...

Apr 12, 2024

Patricia Louise "Patty" Busenbark, aged 99, of Roeland Park, Kansas, passed away on April 12, 2024, due to old age. She was born on May 28, 1924, in Manhattan, Kansas. Patty led a fulfilling life dedicated to her roles as a teacher and homemaker. Her passion for education shone through her work, and she touched the lives of many...

Apr 11, 2024

Nelson Douglas “Doug” Pritt, 82, passed away on Thursday, April 11, 2024, at his Overland Park, KS home surrounded by his family following a year-long battle with cancer. Doug was born in Columbus, Ohio, the son of Raymond and Edith Pritt. He began working at age 11, eventually earning enough money to put himself through college at Kent State...

Apr 10, 2024

John Roos, born on December 18, 1960, in Kansas City, Kansas, passed away on April 10, 2024, in New Port Richey, Florida, at the age of 63.

John grew up in the Shawnee area and graduated from Saint Joseph High School.  John always had a desire to be a fireman and followed his dream serving as a...

Apr 9, 2024

Ray Don Lawson, age 90, of Shawnee, KS passed away peacefully on April 9, 2024 in Katy, TX. He was born on September 22, 1933, and proudly served in the United States Air Force from 1952 to 1956. Ray also graduated from Wichita State University.

Ray married the love of his life, Mary, on December 21, 1956,...

Apr 8, 2024

Bertram T Bone, 100, died peacefully April 8, 2024. Bertram was born to Bertram and Marguerette (O’Brien) Bone on September 10, 1923 at St. Luke's Hospital in Kansas City, Missouri. Amazingly, he was both born and died on the day of a total solar eclipse in the US.

His childhood nickname used by his family was Mutt...

Apr 8, 2024

Scott Thomas Charbonneau was born on June 10, 1968, in Englewood, California. At only two weeks old, being an already budding Chiefs fan, he moved to Kansas City where he thoroughly preferred being a Midwesterner spending his life between Kansas and Missouri. He spent his early childhood playing red-light-green-light and flashlight tag, chasing fireflies, mowing a too-big-yard,...