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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.

Thomas G Vielhauer Jr

Thomas G Vielhauer Jr

Jul 20, 2024

Thomas G. Vielhauer Jr.”Moe”, age 40, of Shawnee, KS, passed away on July 20, 2024. He was born on September 30, 1983, in Shawnee, KS to Tina and Tom Vielhauer. He graduated from SMNW 2002, where shenanigans were had by all at the Vielhauer house, among other places. He ventured to K-State, where he became a lifelong Wildcat and learned...

Bradley Aaron Clarrey

Bradley Aaron Clarrey

Jul 20, 2024

Bradley Aaron Clarrey, 44, of Bonner Springs, Kansas entered into rest on Saturday, July 20th, 2024, at his parent’s home in Kansas City, Kansas.

A visitation will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 pm, Friday, August 2, 2024 at the Amos Family Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held at 5:00pm, Saturday, August 3, 2024 also at the Amos Family...

Francesco Brunetti

Francesco Brunetti

Jul 20, 2024

Francesco “Frank” Brunetti left us on July 20, 2024 at the age of 81. He is survived by his beloved wife of 52 years, Vittoria Brunetti of Kansas City, KS, children, Rene Brunetti and wife Jennifer, Daniela Randall and husband Tyler, and Sabrina Noravong and husband Dom all of Shawnee, KS. He is also survived by his grandchildren Dominick Brunetti,...

David Smith Parker

David Smith Parker

Jul 15, 2024

David "Dave" S. Parker, age 85, passed away peacefully from natural causes on July 15, 2024, in Shawnee, Kansas. Dave was born on August 16, 1938, in Kearney, Nebraska, to Carl Leslie Parker and Louise Smith Parker. They moved shortly after to Flat River, MO. As a child, Dave spent much of his life out of doors. He took up...

Susan Jill Hays

Susan Jill Hays

Jul 14, 2024

Susan Jill Hays, fondly known as Jill, passed away peacefully from natural causes on July 14, 2024, at the age of 74. She was born on June 19, 1950, in Evansville, IN, and spent her final days in Leawood, KS.

 Jill devoted her career to the field of education, enriching the lives of countless students within the Turner school district. Her...

Donald Dewan Ashlock Jr

Donald Dewan Ashlock Jr

Jul 13, 2024

Donald Dewan Ashlock Jr., fondly known as "Poppy," passed away peacefully on July 13, 2024, in Overland Park, KS, at the age of 73. He was born on June 17, 1951, at Tripler Army Medical Center in Honolulu, HI.

Donald's life was marked by diverse experiences and a profound love for his family. In his youth, he played in a band...

Carol Ann Turner

Carol Ann Turner

Jul 13, 2024

Carol Ann Turner, “Mimi” to her grandchildren, was born May 5, 1941, in Beloit, Wisconsin, and passed away in her sleep on July 13, 2024, in Shawnee, Kansas at the age of 83 due to complications from COPD.

Her family moved from Beloit, Wisconsin to the Kansas City area when Carol Ann was in the sixth grade. While attending Shawnee Mission...

Joyce Deckard

Joyce Deckard

Jul 10, 2024

Joyce Marie Deckard was born Joyce Marie Lust on February 1, 1950 in Kansas City, Kansas. She was the eldest of five children born to Rosie (VanDerhagen) and Cyril (June) Lust. The family grew vegetables on their two acre farm and she spent many early mornings going with her Dad and brother Ronnie to the farmers market. 

Joyce attended Sacred Heart...

Elizabeth Dobbe

Elizabeth Dobbe

Jul 9, 2024

Elizabeth Ann Dobbe, fondly known as Betty, was born on April 22, 1937, in Plymouth, Kansas. She departed this life peacefully on July 9, 2024, in Lenexa, Kansas, at the age of 87, after a courageous battle with Alzheimer's Disease.

Betty's life was rich with love and dedication. She worked diligently in sales within the wholesale gifts industry, bringing joy and...

Athena Molina

Athena Molina

Jul 7, 2024

Athena Patires Molina, age 90, was surrounded by family as she passed peacefully to her heavenly home on July 7, 2024. Born on March 18, 1934, Athena was the beloved daughter of Mamie “Peggy” and George Patires of Kansas City, Missouri, and lived in the Kansas City Metro area all her life. Athena had a deep faith in her Lord...

Elizabeth L. "Betty" Wilson

Elizabeth L. "Betty" Wilson

Jul 7, 2024

Elizabeth “Betty” Wilson, 77, of Shawnee, Kansas died peacefully at her home on Sunday, July 7, 2024 with her husband by her side. She was born May 21, 1947 in Holdredge, Nebraska to Ardelle and Charlotte (Hansen) James. 

In May 1965, at age 18, Betty left home to live with her Aunt Irene Hansen in Emporia Kansas. It was there she...

Mindy Keeney

Mindy Keeney

Jul 6, 2024

Mindy Keeney, 60, of Shawnee, KS passed away on July 6th, 2024.  A visitation will be held on Tuesday, July 16th, 2024 from 10:00 to 11:00 am at Amos Family Funeral Home.  A funeral service will immediately follow at 11:00 am.  Burial at Shawnee Mission Memory Gardens.  

Joy Ann Winder

Joy Ann Winder

Jul 6, 2024

Joy Ann (Watkins) Winder, born August 4, 1938 in Kansas City, Kansas, died peacefully at Shawnee Gardens Nursing Center on July 6, 2024 at the age of nearly 86. She was preceded in death by her baby daughter of 1-hour Sheri LeaAnn Winder, her sister Janet Lee (Watkins) Laird, her ex-husband Lacel “Curly” Winder, and her parents Dorothy Lee (Pine)...

Stacie Jo Van Daveer

Stacie Jo Van Daveer

Jul 5, 2024

Stacie Jo Van Daveer, born on February 16, 1981, in KU Medical center , passed away peacefully at her home on July 5, 2024, at the age of 43. 

Stacie lived a vibrant life filled with passion and creativity. As a dedicated GI Tech, she touched many lives with her professionalism and caring nature. Her love for photography, painting, boating, and...

Lynann Jean Fraker

Lynann Jean Fraker

Jul 4, 2024

Lynann Jean Fraker, 77, passed away July 4, 2024 peacefully in her sleep at home in Shawnee, Kansas. She was born to Charles and LaVerne Davidson on February 26, 1947 in Great Bend, Kansas. After growing up in Claflin, Kansas she attended and graduated from Fort Hays State College with a BS in education, specializing in Special Education. After teaching...

David J. Bortka

David J. Bortka

Jul 3, 2024

David J. Bortka, 76, passed away peacefully at the KC VA hospital on July 3rd, 2024.

David was born on December 22, 1947 to the late John and Velma Bortka of Kansas City Kansas. After graduating Wyandotte High School in 1965, David joined the US Navy and served on the aircraft carrier USS Ticonderoga for two years in Vietnam. He settled...

Maria E. "Lane,Lana" Slater

Maria E. "Lane,Lana" Slater

Jul 2, 2024

Maria Elena (Lane, Lana) Slater, 77, of Leawood, Kansas passed away on July 2, 2024. She was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Bette and LeRoy Slater, whom are both now deceased. Lana is survived by her three younger siblings: Bob (Joan) Slater of Overland Park, KS, Sher (Brad) Peterson of The Villages, FL, and Rick (Julie) Slater of Lansing, KS....

James Lewis May

James Lewis May

Jul 1, 2024

Dear Friends and Family,

It is with a heavy heart that we inform you of the passing of our dear James “Yoshi” May. James departed from this world on the morning of Monday, July 1st. James, fondly known as Yoshi, was a friend, a valued community member, and a colleague whose influence was as significant as his joyful presence.

James’s absence has...

Patricia Ellen Pendleton

Patricia Ellen Pendleton

Jun 30, 2024

Patricia Ellen (Clark) Pendleton was the second of four children born to Arthur C. Clark and Mildred Gibson Clark (Dahlin) in Kansas City, MO on July 15, 1938. Pat passed away peacefully in her sleep on June 30, 2024 at her Millhaven home, just shy of her 86th birthday.

Pat spent her first twelve years in Kansas City with her family...

Nancy Lee Petersen

Nancy Lee Petersen

Jun 30, 2024

Nancy Fredlund Petersen, born June 6, 1931, in Denver, CO, went home to the Lord on June 30, 2024, surrounded by loved ones as she rejoined her beloved husband James Edward “Pete” Petersen. 

She leaves here her daughter, Pamela Kay Petersen Lucas; her son, James William “Bill” Petersen; her grandchildren Laura, Peter (and wife Nicole), David (and wife Heather), and Bethany...

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