May 27, 2023

Donald Lee Hrabik was born June 29th, 1932 in Wilson, KS where they lived on a small family farm. In high school, his family moved to another farm in Dorrance, KS. In 1950, following high school, Don enjoyed working for the Russell Highway Department driving heavy machinery to build roads that connected smaller towns in the area. During that...

May 26, 2023

Taylor Ray Dean, 29, of Kansas City, Kansas passed away May 26, 2023 at his home.  Taylor was born May 22nd, 1994 to Randy and Diana Dean.  He was baptized on Father’s Day, 1994 at Immanual Lutheran Church in Junction City, KS and was a member of Faith Lutheran Church in Abilene, KS.  Taylor was a proud 5th generation...

May 26, 2023

Helen B. Richards, 79, passed away on May 26, 2023, in Olathe, KS. She was in hospice care at the Healthcare Resort of Olathe at the time of her passing. In March of 2023, Helen had fallen at home and fractured her hip. After surgical repair, a short rehab stay, a return to the hospital, and another attempt at...

May 26, 2023

Chris was born in Kansas City, MO. to Ed and Suella (Hathaway) Calkins. A lifelong resident of Shawnee, KS, Chris attended Bluejacket Elementary School, Hocker Grove Junior High and Shawnee Mission Northwest High School. After graduating high school, Chris went to work for the family-owned business of Calkins Electric Supply. After many years, Chris retired from Calkins Electric Supply...

May 26, 2023

Once upon a time, a special, beautiful, gentle, kind, friendly, and freckle-faced girl with a radiant smile and great sense of humor came into this world destined to be a person who, despite being somewhat shy, would make all other people and pets who knew her feel special. That girl was Kathleen Ingraham Marshall, who sadly passed...

May 25, 2023

"There is no pain so great as the memory of joy in present grief." - Aeschylus

Deborah died peacefully at home on May 25th in Mission, Kansas. She was predeceased by her parents Robert L Neth, Sr and Rosabelle Neth, her sister Kathy Gray and her brother Richard Neth. She is survived by her brother, Robert (Katheryn)...

May 25, 2023

Mary Lougene Geary, a vibrant woman who embraced life to the fullest, passed away peacefully at the age of 89 on May 25, 2023 in Overland Park, Kansas. She leaves behind a legacy of creativity, generosity, and a love for life that touched the hearts of all those fortunate enough to know her.

Born on August 1,...

May 25, 2023

Kathryn M. Gish, 88, of Roeland Park, KS passed away Thursday, May 25, 2023, at Shawnee Post-Acute Care. Kathryn was born on November 11, 1934, in Topeka KS to Ed and Dorothy Connole. She graduated from Topeka High. Soon after graduation she married the love of her life, Marvin H. Gish. They had 63 wonderful years together....

May 22, 2023

James William (Bill) Schneider, age 60, of Lawrence, KS passed away at his home Monday, May 22, 2023. Memorial service will be held at Amos Family Funeral Home, 10901 Johnson Dr., Shawnee, Kansas on Sunday, May 28th at 11:00 am. Bill was born Aug. 24,1962. He was a graduate of De Soto High School and went on to follow...

May 21, 2023

Charlotte Ann Yoch 83 of Shawnee Kansas passed away on Sunday May 21, 2023. She was born May 4th, 1940, in Kansas City Missouri and lived much of her life in the local area. She graduated from Rosedale High School. Charlotte was a member of First Southern Baptist Church for over 40 years and was an active member throughout...

May 21, 2023

Wilma Hickox was born in New Home, Lynn County, Texas on January 6, 1930.  She was the third of four children – an older sister, Virginia; an older brother, Wayne; and a younger sister, Nita.  She spent her childhood in the two small towns of Deepwater and Montrose, Missouri and even though she spent the majority of...

May 21, 2023

Penny Smith was born in Laos to the late Smith Sanit Souvanh & Nit Souvanh on March 2nd, 1973. Penny departed this earthly life on May 21st, 2023, at KU Medical Center in Kansas City, KS.

Penny was a devout Buddhist and member of Wat Lao Temple in Olathe, KS. She is survived by her mother, Nit,...

May 20, 2023

Martin A. Ornelas, 53, of Kansas City, KS died Saturday, May 20, 2023 at the Kansas City Hospice House.

A funeral service will be 10:00 am Friday, May 26, 2023 at Evangelistic Center Church, 5650 Renner Rd., Shawnee, KS 66217 with a visitation from 6:00 - 8:00 pm Thursday, May 25, 2023 at Amos Family Funeral Home,...

May 16, 2023

Tom Ellis, age 71, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 16th at the KC Hospice House. He was born on June 24, 1951 to Muriel (Quistorff) and Donald Ellis in Sac City, Iowa. He was the fourth of six children, Pat (Ellis) Houdeshell, Butch (Larry) Ellis, Mary Jo Ellis, Jody Ellis and Tina (Ellis) Hergenreter.

Tom moved...

May 16, 2023

Dennis E. Sackett, 90, of Overland Park, was called home Tuesday May 16. He was born September 27, 1932, in Kansas City to Russell and Berniece Sackett.

Upon God’s welcome, he was rejoiced by the love of his life, Joan, and all his loved ones who had gone before him.

Dennis, early in his life,  ...

May 15, 2023

Sharad Shivlal Gosalia, 86, of Kansas City, MO, passed away on May 15, 2023.  He was born on June 12, 1936, in Chuda district in Gujurat, India to Shivlalbhai and Rambhaben Gosalia and had nine siblings.

Sharad lived in Kansas City for over fifty years.  He is survived by wife, Bhanu; children Sanjay and Sangita...

May 14, 2023

James “Jim” Hamilton Fletcher, 91, a beloved educator and dedicated community member peacefully passed away in his sleep at home on Sunday, May 14, 2023. Jim was born in 1932 the only son of James M. and Martha H. Fletcher. He was married to Vernelle Jones Fletcher until her death in 1993.  The greatest blessing of his life was...

May 14, 2023

Richard “Dick” L. Lecklider was a caring husband, father, grandfather, and friend.  He left this world on May 14, 2023 at age 76 after a long battle with COPD.

He was born to Robert and Eleanor Lecklider on January 5, 1947 in Lindsborg, Kansas.  After graduating from high school,...

May 13, 2023

It is with profound sadness that we share the passing of Donald Sweeney on May 13, 2023.

Donald Eugene Sweeney (Don) was born to Parnel and Hanna Sweeney on April 9, 1942, in Casper, Wyoming.  He attended Natrona County High School and earned an associate’s degree from Casper College.  He was later drafted into the Army and...

May 12, 2023

Ellie was born in the small town of Farley, Missouri. She grew up in a quaint farmhouse on her parents’ land. This land was very dear to her heart and will forever be her home as it still remains in the family today.

As a young girl, Ellie took pride in her education. She attended the University...