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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.

Susan Anne Abel

Susan Anne Abel

Aug 13, 2024

Susan Anne Abel, passed away peacefully on August 13, 2024, at the age of 77. Born on October 30, 1946, in Brookfield, Pennsylvania, Susan lived a life marked by dedication to both her work and family.

 She spent many years working in Accounting departments, bringing her keen attention to detail and unwavering work ethic to each task she undertook. Outside of...

Viola Flores Apodaca

Viola Flores Apodaca

Aug 12, 2024

Viola Flores Apodaca passed away at the age of 90 in Lenexa, KS on August 12, 2024. Viola was born in Chamisal, NM on June 10, 1934. As a young adult, she moved to Denver where she met her beloved husband of 70 years, Foster Apodaca. As a Marine Corp family, they were stationed in San Diego, ultimately settling in...

Maria Susana MacDonald

Maria Susana MacDonald

Aug 11, 2024

Maria Susana MacDonald passed away August 11, 2024. 

A visitation will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 pm, Thursday, August 15, 2024 at the Amos Family Funeral Home in Shawnee. A rosary will take place at 10:30 am, on Friday, August 16th at St. Vincent de Paul SSPX Church, 3106 Flora Ave. Kansas City, Missouri 64109, followed by a Mass of...

Herbert "Tex" Schnieders Jr.

Herbert "Tex" Schnieders Jr.

Aug 11, 2024

Ladies and gentlemen, we bid a fond farewell to Herbert "Tex" Schnieders Jr., who has moseyed off into the great beyond at the age of 84. Born on December 15, 1939, in Dallas, TX, Tex finally decided it was time to hang up his spurs on August 11, 2024, in Shawnee, KS.Tex rode through life with the gusto of a...

Rex Scott Barker

Rex Scott Barker

Aug 9, 2024

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Rex Scott Barker, who passed away on August 9, 2024, at the age of 66 due to heart failure. Born on September 25, 1957, in Kansas City, Missouri, Rex was a cherished son, father, grandfather, brother, and friend.

Rex dedicated 40 years of his professional life to Robbie Manufacturing (currently known as TC...

Bruce K. Gardner

Bruce K. Gardner

Aug 9, 2024

Bruce K. Gardner of Shawnee, Kansas passed away August 8, 2024 after a brief illness.

Bruce was born May 29, 1948 to Glenn and Delberta Gardner in California, Missouri. He was the youngest of three and preceded in death by brothers Kenneth Gardner (Betty) and Bobby Gardner. His dear sister-in-law Helen of Shawnee survives.

Bruce started school in Barnett, Missouri and later...

Robert "Bob" M. Wendel

Robert "Bob" M. Wendel

Aug 9, 2024

Robert Marlin Wendel, affectionately known as Bob, passed away peacefully on August 9, 2024, in Roeland Park, Kansas, after facing numerous medical challenges with unwavering strength and grace. Born on November 4, 1932, in Kansas City, Missouri, Bob lived a life rich in service, dedication and love.

Bob’s life was a testament to dedication and selflessness. It was marked by a...

Beverly Page

Beverly Page

Aug 6, 2024

Beverly Ruth Page passed away at age 95 in Lenexa, KS on August 6th, 2024. Beverly was born to L.D. and Edith Vansandt on July 1st, 1929 at the family farm near Archie, MO, one of nine children.

In 1948 she married Navy veteran Oren Wm (Bill) Page Jr. and settled in Kansas City, Kansas. After a few years raising two...

Michael Anthony Sabala

Michael Anthony Sabala

Aug 5, 2024

Michael Anthony Sabala, born on August 16, 1983, at KU Medical Center, passed away on August 5, 2024, just shy of his 41st birthday. 

Michael was dedicated and hardworking individual when it came to his passions, proudly serving in his role at Hardscape and the Union. His passion for his work was rivaled only by his love of sports, particularly football....

Luis Manuel Martinez

Luis Manuel Martinez

Aug 5, 2024

Luis Manuel Martinez, born Monday, April 29, 1974, in Guymon, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 5, 2024, in Shawnee, Kansas, at the age of 50, with his brothers, sisters, and family at his bedside.

Luis spent his career working as a residential mover for Fry-Wagner Relocation & Logistics, where he was known for his dedication and strong work ethic....

Winifred Gail McCall

Winifred Gail McCall

Aug 3, 2024

Winifred Gail McCall, lovingly known as “Winnie,” passed away on August 3, 2024, in Olathe, Kansas, at the age of 71 after a courageous battle with dementia. Born on November 30, 1952, in Kansas City, Missouri, Winnie was a devoted homemaker who dedicated her life to the care and love of her family.

Winnie had a deep passion for spending time...

Michael J. Hile, Jr.

Michael J. Hile, Jr.

Aug 2, 2024

Michael "Mike" Hile Jr., born July 12, 1968, in Lincoln, Nebraska, passed away peacefully on August 2, 2024, in Shawnee, Kansas, at the age of 56. Mike was a dedicated and skilled IT professional at Commerce Bank, where he made significant contributions over the years.

Mike's life was rich with interests that included Boy Scouting and spending time with his family...

Gerald Glen Huston

Gerald Glen Huston

Aug 2, 2024

Gerald Glen "Jerry" Huston, age 76, of Mission, KS, passed away peacefully on August 2, 2024, after a short battle with cancer. Born in Kansas City, KS, on November 24, 1947, Jerry grew up in Overland Park, KS and attended Queen of the Holy Rosary, Bishop Miege and Shawnee Mission West High Schools. Jerry was a beloved husband, father, grandfather,...

Evelyn Harmon

Evelyn Harmon

Aug 2, 2024

Evelyn M. Harmon passed away on August 2, 2024 at the age of 92.

Evelyn was born in New Cambria Missouri to Leslie & Rosie (Mullnix) Hulett.

She was married to Marvin B. Harmon July 30, 1948 in Bynumville, Missouri and later moved to Shawnee, Kansas where they raised their 2 children Deborah and Alan. Evelyn worked evenings so she could help...

Evelyn Irene Heavin

Evelyn Irene Heavin

Aug 1, 2024

Evelyn Irene Heavin, born on May 24, 1931, in McCune, Kansas, peacefully passed away on August 1, 2024, in Olathe, Kansas, at the age of 93. Evelyn's journey through life was marked by her unwavering faith, dedication to her family, and an enduring spirit that touched the lives of many.

 Evelyn's career path was as diverse as it was impressive. She...

Marilyn L. Near

Marilyn L. Near

Jul 29, 2024

Marilyn L. Near passed away on July 29th, 2024 in Lenexa, Kansas. She was 93 years old. Marilyn was born on December 27th, 1930 in Cherryvale, Kansas to Mary and Samuel McClaren. She married Gale Wade in 1949 and had a son, Rick. She remarried in 1951 to Virgil Near having a daughter, Sharilyn, and a son, Tony. 

Marilyn was preceded...

Frances B. Dyer

Frances B. Dyer

Jul 25, 2024

Frances Barbara Barrett Dyer passed away peacefully on July 25, 2024 after a long illness. She was a joy to all who knew her and her kindness, patience and zest for life will be dearly missed by her children, grandchildren, family and friends.

Fran was born in Michigan and always looked back with great nostalgia on her idyllic childhood on Sunnyside...

Loretta Marceil Gradwohl

Loretta Marceil Gradwohl

Jul 25, 2024

Loretta Marceil (Burry) Gradwohl - 89, of Lenexa, Kansas, passed away peacefully on July 25, 2024 at Advent Health Shawnee Mission Hospital. 

Marceil was born on February 19, 1935, on a farm outside of Applecreek, Ohio, the daughter of Benjamin Franklin Burry and Dorothy Virginia (Carillon) Burry. 

Marceil grew up in Ohio and then moved to Omaha, NE where she attended Benson...

Gretchen L. Newell

Gretchen L. Newell

Jul 24, 2024

It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of Gretchen Lynne Newell, on July 24th 2024. 

Gretchen was born August 19th, 1946 to loving parents Lester and Wilma Jeane Hildebrand in Stafford KS. She was big sis to DeeAnna. She attended Stafford High School where she met the love of her life at the age of...

Manjit Singh Jathaul

Manjit Singh Jathaul

Jul 22, 2024

Manjit Singh Jathaul a cherished member of the Sikh community, who left us peacefully on July 22nd,2024.Manjit Singh Jathaul was born on November 18,1946 in Lahore, British India to Ujjagar and Harwant Jathaul and lived a life exemplified by his deep faith, unwavering commitment to his family. Known for his kindness, wisdom, and generosity, Manjit Singh touched the lives of...

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