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...

May 12, 2023

Bette Gene (Ferguson Harmon) Lauzon, 89, passed away peacefully May 12, 2023, at her son Tim Harmon’s home in Overland Park, KS (after a brief illness). Pastor Adam Bueltel, Mission Road Bible Church in Prairie Village, KS officiated at the graveside service on May 19, 2023.

Bette was born Sunday, December 17, 1933 in Wellston, OK. She...

May 12, 2023

Robert “Bob” Botkin passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on May 12, 2023.

Bob was born to Jerry and Dorothy (Yarvorski) Botkin in Los Angeles, CA on August 12,1944. He grew up in New Point, MO.  He attended University of Missouri-Columbia where he met and married Diane Lehnen on August 6, 1966. He and Diane moved...

May 11, 2023

Bonnie Elaine Bilger, 95, Shawnee, KS passed away Thursday, May 11, 2023 at Thornton Place, Topeka, KS. Visittion will be 10-11:00 am followed by a funeral service at 11:00 am, Wednesday, May 17, 2023 at the Christ Lutheran Church, 11720 Nieman, Overland Park, KS; burial in Maple Hill Cemetery, Kansas City, KS. In lieu of flowers memorial...

May 10, 2023

Craig Edward Rooney, 85, Prairie Village, KS, passed away peacefully Wednesday, May 10th, 2023, surrounded by family. He was born in Kansas City, Kansas to Craig Rooney Sr. and Shirley Storen and was the oldest of 3 siblings, Mike Rooney and Joanne (Rooney) Stout.

Craig was known for his quick wit, the sparkle in his eye, and...

May 8, 2023

James Davidson (Jim) Lund, age 78, of Shawnee, Ks passed away May 8, 2023.

Services will be held at Leavenworth National Cemetery Leavenworth, Ks, June 19th at 10:00am. Please arrive by 9:45am. Once entering the gate follow the signs to the meeting place.

Jim was born March 26, 1945. Jim grew up in Shawnee, graduated...

May 8, 2023

A visitation will be held from 11:30 to 12:30, Thursday, June 22nd, 2023 at Rolling Hills Presbyterian Church in Overland Park, KS, followed by a Memorial Service at 12:30 pm.

Dennis William McCormack, 64, died peacefully on May 8th, 2023 in his home surrounded by love after a valiant and nine-year struggle with colon cancer. He was...

May 7, 2023

Linda Holt Doebbeling, 80, passed away peacefully May 7th, 2023 at her home. A visitation will be held from 10:00am to 11:00am at Monticello United Methodist Church (23860 W 75th St Shawnee, KS 66227) followed by a funeral service at 11:00am. Linda will be laid to rest next to her husband Frederick at Monticello Union Cemetery.

Linda...