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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.

Barbara (Wallace)  Shepherd

Barbara (Wallace) Shepherd

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...

Joan Margaret Muir

Joan Margaret Muir

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...

Matt Carman

Matt Carman

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...

Charles Edward Goslin

Charles Edward Goslin

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...

Donald L. Funke

Donald L. Funke

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...

Alice Ann Bennett

Alice Ann Bennett

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...

Jane Hursh

Jane Hursh

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...

Vera L. (Conn)  Goebel

Vera L. (Conn) Goebel

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...

Marilyn Jean (Foster)  Wayman

Marilyn Jean (Foster) Wayman

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...

Jean Ann (Schultz)  Singer

Jean Ann (Schultz) Singer

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...

Vanoma Henchek

Vanoma Henchek

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...

John Patrick Manning

John Patrick Manning

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...

Royce Vernon Lawson

Royce Vernon Lawson

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)...

Gary A. Merritt

Gary A. Merritt

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...

Barbara Jean Campos

Barbara Jean Campos

Jan 9, 2023

Barbara Jean Campos, 84, of Spring Hill, Kansas passed away on January 9, 2023, at home surrounded by her family. Barbara was born in Nevada, Missouri to Clarence and Ona Mae Fanning.

Barbara was an only child of an Irish family and grew up in the Argentine area before marrying her husband. She was embraced by her...

Janice L. Downs

Janice L. Downs

Jan 8, 2023

Janice L. Downs 80 passed away Sunday, January 8, 2023.  She was born in Kansas City, Missouri and graduated from Southeast High School in 1960.  She attended Baker University and Kansas State University where she met her first husband Glen Pinkston.  They had two children, Mike and Suzanne. Janice worked for the Johnson County Mental Health Department over 15...

Michael Roy Bollinger

Michael Roy Bollinger

Jan 7, 2023

Michael Roy Bollinger, 67, Shawnee, KS (formerly of Lewiston, MN) passed away Saturday, January 7, 2023 at AdventHealth Shawnee Mission Medical Center. Funeral service will be 2:00 pm Friday, Jan. 13 at the Amos Family Funeral Home; burial in Pleasant View Cemetery, Shawnee, KS. Memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer’s Association.

Michael...

Theodore F. Knapp

Theodore F. Knapp

Jan 6, 2023

Theodore Franklin Knapp, 83, of Overland Park, KS passed away on January 6th, 2023 in Kansas City, MO.  Ted was born on December 6th, 1939 in Emporia, KS to Frank and Katherine Knapp.  A visitation will take place on Friday, January 13th from 9:30 to 11:00 am at Amos Family Funeral Home.  A memorial service will follow at 11:00...

Michael Howell

Michael Howell

Jan 3, 2023

Michael Howell, 53, passed away in his home surrounded by family on Tuesday, January 3rd, 2023. He was born in Cookeville, Tennessee on November 11th, 1969 to Michael and Mary Claire Howell.

Michael was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Valorie Rennerfeldt, daughter; Ashley Howell, son; Shayne Howell,...

Linda Ann (Wasinger)  Riedel

Linda Ann (Wasinger) Riedel

Jan 3, 2023

Linda Ann (Wasinger) Riedel passed away in her home on January 3, 2023.

Linda was born in Hays, KS on September 15, 1947 to Francis “Whitey” and Dorothy (Damico) Wasinger.

She graduated from Marian High School (Hays, KS) in 1965 and went on to attend St. Mary of the Plains College (Dodge City, KS), where...

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