Feb 3, 2023

Ernest “Leo” Chance was born in Keokuk, Iowa August 20, 1926, to Ernest Chance and Leona Boston Chance. He passed away on February 3, 2023, in Overland Park, Kansas at Tallgrass Creek Retirement Community.

He graduated from Burlington High School, Burlington, Iowa in 1943. He went on to attend Olivet Nazarene (College) University and after...

Feb 2, 2023

Kiranmai Sammani, 51, passed away on February 2nd, 2023 surrounded by her family.

A visitation will be held from 9-11am on Sunday, February 5th, 2023 at the Amos Family Funeral Home in Shawnee, Kansas. For those unable to attend, please CLICK HERE to view the livestream of her service.

Jan 29, 2023

On Sunday, January 29th, 2023, Christina Dimitt, our beloved daughter passed away at the age of 47 after a brief stay at in Shawnee Mission hospital.

Christina was born on July 28, 1975 in Garden City, Kansas to Larry & Linda (Reinert) Patterson. She was a graduate of Shawnee Mission West High School. Soon after graduation, she...

Jan 29, 2023

Dr. Dennis Sophian O’Leary passed away on January 29, 2023 in Kansas City, 85 years and one day after his birth in Kansas City’s Menorah Hospital to writer/editor Theodore Morgan O’Leary and Mrs. Emily Sophian O’Leary of Fairway, Kansas. His maternal grandparents were internist Dr. Abraham Sophian Sr. and Mrs. Estelle Felix Sophian of Mission, Kansas. His...

Jan 29, 2023

George William Roberts, Sr., 89, Shawnee, KS passed  Jan. 29, 2023 at his home. Visition will be 9:30-10:30 am, followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 am, Friday, Feb. 3, 2023 at Good Shepherd Catholic Church; burial in Mt. Calvary Cemetery.

George was born August 4, 1933 in Kansas City, KS to...

Jan 27, 2023

Clifford Allan Eller passed away January 27, 2023 at his home in Overland Park, Kansas. He was the son of Franklin Allan Eller and Ida Rodney Eller.

Clifford was born on December 16, 1934 in his home in Neosho, Missouri. He had a very loving and adventurous childhood in a rural farming community.

He graduated...

Jan 25, 2023

Jane Barbara Wallace was born at home, May 29, 1932, in Sennett, NY, to Sadie McNabb Wallace and Burton George Wallace. She was later raised by her mother and step-father, Arthur Higgs. She attended Weedsport Central School in Weedsport, NY, where she was involved is several extracurricular activities. She played the French horn in concert band and led the...

Jan 24, 2023

Joan Margaret Cusack Muir, 79, of Overland Park passed away Tuesday, January 24th 2023.

A visitation will be held from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m., Friday, January 27, 2023 at the Amos Family Funeral Home, followed by a funeral service at 4:00 p.m. For those unable to attend Joan's service in person, please CLICK HERE to watch the...

Jan 23, 2023

Jonathan “Matt” Carman, 49, of Overland Park, KS passed away on January 23rd, 2023.  He was born on October 30th, 1973 in St. Louis, MO to Marilyn and John Carman.  A visitation will take place on Saturday, January 28th from 9:00 to 10:00 am at Amos Family Funeral Home, 10901 Johnson Drive, Shawnee, KS 66203.  A memorial service will...

Jan 22, 2023

We sadly announce the death of Charles Edward Goslin, muralist, sculptor and historian of the Midwest region.

He passed away peacefully on 22 January 2023, surrounded by family and friends in his final days, at the age of 92. He is survived by his beloved wife for 68 years, Elizabeth Ellen Goslin, his eldest son Charles Edward...

Jan 22, 2023

Donald L. Funke, 95, of Conway, Arkansas passed away January 22nd, 2023 in Evergreen Nursing Home in Olathe, Kansas.

Donald was born October 31st, 1927 in Barnes, Kansas to Albert and Irma Funke. When Donald was 6 years old he started attending the School for the Deaf in Olathe. He graduated from high school in 1945. Living...

Jan 21, 2023

Alice Ann Bennett, 78, passed away peacefully on January 21st, 2023 while holding hands with her son, Brad, alongside family and friends. Alice was born on August 18th, 1944 at St. Francis Hospital in Wichita, Kansas. She was the daughter of Winifred M. Newman (Brannan) and Charles L. Newman.

Alice’s schooling started at Martinson Elementary School followed...

Jan 21, 2023

Jane Sullivan Hursh, 92, of Shawnee, KS passed away peacefully at home on January 21, 2023 holding the hands of her daughter and beloved husband of 66 years, Don Lewis Hursh, 92. She was born on July 22, 1930 to Dr. Henry Bradley Sullivan Sr. and Helen Wed “Nance” Sullivan.

Jane attended Shawnee Mission High School and...

Jan 21, 2023

Vera L. Goebel, 94, of Shawnee, Kansas died peacefully on January 21, 2023, surrounded by family.

A private service will take place at Amos Family Funeral Home, 10901 Johnson Drive, Shawnee, KS 66203.

Vera was born November 28, 1928 on her parents’ farm outside of Yates Center, Kansas, the second of three sisters. She walked...

Jan 21, 2023

Marilyn Jean Wayman, 91, of Prairie Village died on Saturday, January 21, 2023 at the Kansas City Hospice House.

A Celebration of Life will be held from 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm, Saturday, January 28, 2023, at Amos Family Funeral Home, 10901 Johnson Drive, Shawnee, KS 66203.

Marilyn was born on September 20, 1931, to...

Jan 18, 2023

Jean Ann Singer, 90, of Overland Park, Kansas, passed away peacefully Wednesday, January 18, 2023 surrounded by all of her children and grandchildren.

Jean was born on June 12, 1932, in Chicago, Illinois.  She graduated in the Calumet High School Class of 1950.  At seventeen, she met the love of her life, Jack Singer, while...

Jan 17, 2023

Vanoma Henchek, 87, passed away peacefully on January 17th, 2023.

Vanoma was born in Argentine, Kansas on March 12, 1935, in her parents’ home.  She was the youngest child of Wesley Vann and Naomi Hughes and had one brother 13 years older named Wesley. She was married to Raymond Henchek in 1957 and had 2 children; Vincent...

Jan 15, 2023

John Patrick Manning passed away peacefully on January 15th, 2023, at Delmar Gardens of Lenexa, in the care of Monarch Hospice.

John was born in Port Chester, New York, on November 16th, 1943, to Jeremiah and Christina Manning, the second of six children.  He served in the United States Navy during the Vietnam era, and later pursued...

Jan 12, 2023

Royce Vernon Lawson, 83, of Shawnee, KS, passed away on Jan. 12, 2023 at Brookdale Shawnee. He was born on April 20, 1939, in Meade, KS, to Vernon and Wynona Lawson.

Royce is preceded in death by his brothers, Alan Lawson, and Charles “Chuck” Lawson.  He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Kay L (Roberts)...

Jan 10, 2023

Gary Aaron Merritt, age 83, of Shawnee, KS, went home to be with the Lord January 10, 2023. He was born in Kansas City, KS and attended Wyandotte High School. He attended the University of Missouri-Kansas City and University of Southern California. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Gretchen Pomerenke Merritt, as well as...