Dec 7, 2023

Phyllis Nadine Brooks, 87, of Kansas City, Missouri passed away December 7th, 2023.

A graveside service will be held at 12pm, Friday, December 15th at Antioch Pioneer Cemetery, 7450 Antioch Rd, Merriam, Kansas 66204.

Phyllis was born August 11th, 1936 in Pratt, Kansas to James and Ethyl Horne. She used her time to do things...

Dec 6, 2023

Carl Robert Hoehn went home to the Lord on December 6th, 2023 after a brief illness at Advent Health, Shawnee Mission Hospital. He was born in Odessa, Missouri on January 25th, 1943 to Carl R. and Ella Mae Hoehn. He was a graduate of Central Missouri State College at Warrensburg, Missouri with a bachelors degree in Education. He was...

Dec 5, 2023

Maria Christina Garcia, “Chris,” of Shawnee, Kansas died on December 5, 2023 in Kansas City, Missouri. The day was mild, and the afternoon light was soft and golden; Christina was surrounded by family and loved ones. She was 59.

Christina was born on April 28, 1964, in Kansas City, the fourth of six children. She worked at...

Dec 5, 2023

Mary N. Ibarra Garcia, 86, passed away on December 5, 2023.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 am, Thursday, December 14th, 2023 at St. Ann Catholic Church in Prairie Village, 7231 Mission Rd, Prairie Village, KS, followed by burial at Mt. Calvary Catholic Cemetery, 1150 N 38th St., Kansas City, Kansas.

Mary “Mari”...

Dec 5, 2023

Mary E. (Yeager) Eveland, 63, passed away on December 5, 2023. Mary was born in Kansas City, Missouri on December 3rd, 1960. She graduated from Raytown South High School in 1979. On October 1st, 1988 she was married to Cliff Eveland in a beautiful ceremony at the Rose Garden in Loose Park.

Mary...

Dec 4, 2023

Helen Jean Cuningham, 96, of Overland Park, KS, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 4, 2023 at Santa Marta Skilled Nursing Facility.

Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Monday, December 11, 2023 at the Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee with graveside services for family on Tuesday, December 12 th in Garnett, KS.  The family suggests contributions...

Dec 1, 2023

Alice was 98 years of age and had recently celebrated her birthday with family and friends. She was born October 1, 1925, to Hermann and Bertha Denton in Iberia, Missouri. She was the middle child with two sisters, Fern Matthews and Dorothy Denton.

Alice Elizabeth Johnson passed away December 1st, 2023, at Brookdale College Square with family...

Nov 29, 2023

Maria Alicia Earnshaw, 67, of Gladstone, MO went to be with the Lord and was reunited with her loved ones on November 29, 2023. Maria entered eternal rest at North Kansas City Hospice House. A private ceremony will be held in remembrance for the family.

Maria was born on April 10, 1956 to Jesus and Manuela (Gauzin)...

Nov 28, 2023

Myron E. Scafe, 93, of Overland Park, Kansas passed away peacefully on November 28, at his home. He was born on November 30, 1929, to Earnest and Alice Scafe and grew up in Kansas City, Kansas.

Myron joined the Mission Township Police Department in 1953. He played a pivotal role in establishing the Overland Park Police Department,...

Nov 28, 2023

Wife, Mom and Baba, J. Barbara Handelman, led her 93 years with love. She died on November 28 at Benton House of Staley Hills Assisted Living. Born in Jefferson City, Barbara was a 1952 graduate of Saint Mary’s Hospital Nursing School. After working as a nurse in Missouri, Illinois and New Jersey, she culminated her hospital nursing career at...

Nov 27, 2023

Debra “Debbie” Lynn Unkenholz, 68, of Shawnee, Kansas died on November 27, 2023 at KU Medical Center after a long battle with Leukemia.

Debbie was born in Kansas City, Missouri to Lloyd and Linda Dodd on July 29, 1955. She was married to Richard Unkenholz on May 5, 1973. Richard and Debbie had two children, Shannon and...

Nov 27, 2023

Mrs. Jeanne Childress, 75, passed away at KU Medical Center on Monday, November 27, 2023. Jeanne is survived by her sister, Mary Kirks of Colorado, and brother, Bill Evans of Kansas. Jeanne was preceded in death by her husband of 31 years, Lee Childress. Jeanne was born and raised in the Kansas City metro area and she...

Nov 27, 2023

Loren Dean Balderston, 99, of Lenexa, Kansas passed away on Monday, November 27, 2023.  He was born on November 4, 1924 in Clifton, Kansas to Harvey and Olive (Loyd) Balderston.

Dean is preceded in death by his wife of 71 years, Virgie Elaine (Lundquist) Balderston; brothers, John Balderston, Sam Balderston, and Wilmer Balderston.  He is survived by...

Nov 25, 2023

Darrel LeRoy Carter, 65, was born on January 7, 1958, to Louis and Iola Carter of Morrowville, KS. He exemplified strength and resilience throughout his battle with Pancreatic Cancer. Despite the challenges he faced, his attitude remained incredibly positive and hopeful throughout his cancer journey.

Darrel called his family together for a special Thanksgiving gathering at his...

Nov 25, 2023

Bill Huff (81) was born August 25, 1942 in Kansas City, Mo.  He was the son of Paul and Helen Huff.  He lived most of his life in Shawnee, Kansas. Bill passed away peacefully on November 25, 2023 at Advent Health Medical Center.  Bill attended St. Joseph Grade School and High School in Shawnee. Bill was preceded in death...

Nov 24, 2023

Connie R. VanDenabeele passed away on November 24, 2023 at her home in Lenexa, Kansas, after a battle with cancer. Her visitation will be held on December 9, 2023 from 2:00-3:00 p.m. with a memorial service to immediately follow at Amos Family Funeral Home, 10901 Johnson Drive, Shawnee, Kansas 66203.

Connie was born on November 6th,1957 in...

Nov 24, 2023

Keith Thomas Walden, 75, of Lenexa, Kansas passed away on November 24, 2023, from Lewy Body Dementia.

Keith was predeceased by his parents, Woodrow E., and Rose M. (Bonich) Walden, and an infant sister.  He is survived by his children, George (Kate) Walden and Jayme Walden; his grandchildren, Bennett, Hannah, Harper, and Niko; and ex-wife and friend...

Nov 24, 2023

We take this occasion to celebrate the life of Elizabeth (Betty) Ann Rafferty, beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, who passed away peacefully at home with her family present. She was 95 years old. Betty was born in Shawnee, Kansas as the 2nd of 5 children to John and Frances Lally. She met her husband Jack Rafferty shortly after high...

Nov 23, 2023

We are sad to announce the passing of Kathleen “Kathy” Marie Barnes of Shawnee, KS. Kathy died on 11/23/23 at age 59. Kathy was a longtime member of the service industry in and around the Kansas City Metro area and was a local favorite of many of the customers. She was also someone who cared deeply about her family...

Nov 19, 2023

Patricia Ann (Belveal) Ratliff

Patricia Ann (Belveal) Ratliff passed away on November 19, 2023, following a long illness.

She was born to the late Alverta Mae Green (Belveal) Rogers and Lysle C. Belveal on August 18, 1933, at St. Francis Hospital in Wichita, Kansas. She is preceded in death...