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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.

Franklin  F. Huff

Franklin F. Huff

Jan 19, 2015

Franklin F. Huff, 86, of Mission, KS, passed away January 19, 2015 in Overland Park, KS.

Frank is survived by his son, Gary Huff (Beverly); a daughter, Janet Watts (Alan); four grandchildren Michelle Huwe (Jason); Bryan Huff (Cristy); Jenny Huff; Randy Watts; his two great grandchildren, Vander Huff and Cassidy Huff. He is preceded in...

Rita  Marie Gockel

Rita Marie Gockel

Jan 17, 2015

Rita Marie Gockel, 89, formerly of Kelly, Kansas, passed away on Saturday January 17, 2015, at Hillside Village, De Soto, Kansas following a short illness.

Rita was born on the family farm, southwest of Kelly, Kansas, on May 24, 1925. The oldest daughter of Henry F. Rottinghaus and Magdalene G. (Steinlage) Rottinghaus’s ten...

Lucile  M. Eichelberger

Lucile M. Eichelberger

Jan 17, 2015

Lucile M. Eichelberger, 95, passed away Jan. 17, 2015. She was born November 8, 1919 in Craig, Nebraska to Tracy and Clara Winklepleck. Lucile is survived by her sons; Jerry and Gary Eichelberger, thirteen grandchildren and many great grandchildren and great great-grandchildren. Lucile was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Roy 2000, son, Ted Eichelberger, daughter,...

James  R. Frazier

James R. Frazier

Jan 17, 2015

James R. Frazier, 78, passed away Jan. 17, 2015. He was born March 23, 1936 in Kansas City, Missouri to Jesse B. and Elizabeth Frazier. James is survived by his daughters; Brenda (Steve) McCord, Marlena (Bart) Zink, Cynthia (Jon) Ray, six grandchildren, one great-grandchild. James was preceded in death by his parents and wife.

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Edward “Pete” J. Nally  Jr.

Edward “Pete” J. Nally Jr.

Jan 17, 2015

Edward "Pete" J. Nally Jr., 76, passed away Jan. 17, 2015. He was born January 19, 1938 in Kansas City, Kansas to Edward J. and Mary Elizabeth Nally. Edward is survived by his son, Eric J. (Heather) Nally, sisters; Frances Robinette, Judy Ruch, many cousins, nieces and nephews and the many friends he met along the way....

Dorothy  Neoma Brown

Dorothy Neoma Brown

Jan 17, 2015

Dorothy Neoma Brown, 90, passed away Jan. 17, 2015. She was born July 30, 1924 in Kansas City, Missouri to Orville and Edna Smith. Dorothy is survived by her son, Mike (Rita) Brown, daughter, Marcia DeCoursey, grandchildren; Timothy DeCoursey, MistyKay Davis, Kristy Mader, great-grandchildren; Derek Mader, RoseMary Mader, William Mader, Matthew Mader, Michael Mader, and Reese Davis,...

Marian  Elizabeth Montee

Marian Elizabeth Montee

Jan 17, 2015

Marian Elizabeth Montee, 84, of Raymore Missouri, passed away January 17th, 2015 at her home located in Foxwood Springs retirement community.

Marian was born on a farm in the Reamsville community north of Smith Center Kansas on January17th 1931 to John A. and Lizzie (Martin) Daniels. Marian attended a one room school called...

Richard  Raymond Neal

Richard Raymond Neal

Jan 17, 2015

Richard Raymond Neal, 93, died January 17, 2015.Richard served honorably in the Navy as a Chief Petty Officer during WWII. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Emma Neal; sons, Daniel and wife Marian Neal, Dennis and wife Jing Neal; granddaughters, Jennifer and Lindsay Neal and Julie Martin; great grandchildren, Emily, Molly and Luke Martin....

Wilber  E. Holland

Wilber E. Holland

Jan 16, 2015

Wilber E. Holland, 91, passed away Jan. 16, 2015. He was born March 12, 1923 in Pittsburg, Kansas to Harry L. and Mary E. Holland. He was a long time educator and coach for the SM School District. Wilber is survived by his wife, Eula, sons; Thomas (Elizabeth) Holland, Gerald (Marla) Holland, daughters; Maria (Graham) Rolá, Christine...

Roma  Joy Collins

Roma Joy Collins

Jan 15, 2015

Roma Joy (Hansen) Collins, age 85 of Merriam, KS, died January 15, 2015. She was born April 28, 1929 in Rush Center, KS, the daughter of Dave Hansen and Christine (Paulsen) Hansen. She married Homer Murrow Collins on February 3, 1952. Homer preceded her death on March 1, 2006. Homer and Roma started a Recreational Vehicle business,...

Robert  Lawrence Bezek

Robert Lawrence Bezek

Jan 15, 2015

Robert "Bob" Lawrence Bezek died peacefully at Season's Care Center on January 15, 2015, in Kansas City, MO, at the age of 83.

Bob is survived by five children: Robert "Bob" Bezek Jr. & spouse Jettie of Ottawa, KS., Margaret "Peggy" VanWagoner & spouse Roger of Lee's Summit, MO., Patricia "Patty" Bezek (Petzold)...

Richard  Lee Free  Jr.

Richard Lee Free Jr.

Jan 14, 2015

Richard Lee Free Jr., 63, died Jan. 14, 2015. He was born Dec. 8, 1951, in Kansas City MO to Richard Lee Sr. and Mary Free-O'Connell. They preceded him in death. Rick worked at Owens Corning Fiberglass for 30 years. He enjoyed playing volleyball, woodworking and building and racing slot cars. A life-long dog lover, Rick will...

Jean Cruce

Jean Cruce

Jan 12, 2015

Jean Cruce, 88, formerly of Vassar, Kansas, passed away January 12, 2015. She was born August 31, 1926 in Rose, Kansas.

Jean was retired from the Resource Center for Independent Living, in Osage City, Kansas, after 20 years. She also worked for Sears Catalog in Overland Park, Kansas, for 20 years. Jean was a member for Vassar...

Frances  “Frankie” Taylor

Frances “Frankie” Taylor

Jan 12, 2015

Frances (Frankie) Taylor passed away January 12, 2015, at Santa Marta Retirement home in Olathe, Kansas.

Frankie was born in Slater, Missouri, on October 23, 1929. She was a proud daughter of Robert and Mabel Stafford, a local farmer and cattleman known throughout the area and at the Kansas City Stockyards.

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Daniel  F. Land

Daniel F. Land

Jan 11, 2015

Daniel F. Land 85, of Shawnee, KS passed away January 11, 2015. Born in Tuscaloosa, AL to Paul and Helen Land on September 21, 1929 his family moved during World War II to Mississippi and then Richland, WA eventually settling in Oak Ridge, TN after the war. Dan graduated from Oak Ridge HS in 1948. He soon...

Perry  Daniel Rainey  Jr.

Perry Daniel Rainey Jr.

Jan 11, 2015

Perry Daniel Rainey Jr. 79, departed this life on January 11, 2015. He was born November 19, 1935 in Middleton, Missouri to Perry Daniel Sr. and Fern Elizabeth Rainey. Perry married Nancy Jones on August 22, 1954 and were together for over 60 years. He graduated from Appleteon City, Missouri. He was the class president, captain of...

Peggy  J. Rawie

Peggy J. Rawie

Jan 10, 2015

Peggy Jean Rawie, 80, Stanley, KS passed away Saturday, Jan. 10, 2015 at the Homestead of Olathe North, Olathe, KS. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Assoc.

Peggy was born Jan. 29, 1934 in Parson, KS. She was a 1952 graduate of Olathe High School. On June 22, 1954, Peggy married...

Steven  E. Lamb

Steven E. Lamb

Jan 9, 2015

Steve Lamb, 47, Shawnee, KS passed away Friday, Jan. 9, 2015 at St. Luke's Hospice House, Kansas City, MO.

Steve was born April 17, 1967 in Paola, KS to Charles and Mary Lamb. He graduated from Osawatomie High School in 1985. He earned his bachelor's degree from Louisiana Baptist University and his Master's...

Jon  A. Bieker

Jon A. Bieker

Jan 9, 2015

Jon Bieker, 44, of Gardner, KS, died, Friday, January 9, 2015. Jon lost his life protecting his dream.

Jon was born August 5, 1970 in Salina, KS to Donald Joseph and Sheryl Richardson Bieker. Jon spent most of his early life in WaKeeney, KS. He worked for a number of years on large computer infrastructures...

Ella  Mae Todd

Ella Mae Todd

Jan 8, 2015

Ella Mae Todd, 80, Shawnee, KS passed away Thursday, Jan. 8, 2015 at her home surrounded by her family.

Ella was born Feb. 12, 1934 in Kansas City, MO to Joseph and Pauline Janes. She was a 1952 graduate of East High School in Kansas City, MO. There she met James Todd and they were married on...

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