Sep 29, 2022

James Lawrence (“Larry”) Sullinger was born October 14, 1949, in Los Angeles, Calif., to James Merriam and Margie Lee (Cox) Sullinger. He entered into eternal rest on September 29, 2022, after a sudden illness.

Larry’s growing up years were primarily in Branson, Mo., his parents’ hometown, where he was active in Boy Scouts, and enjoyed the outdoors—camping,...

Sep 28, 2022

Scott Charles Grafton, 67, of Roeland Park, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, September 28, 2022 at Kansas University Medical Center.

A celebration of life will be held at Amos Family Funeral Home, 10901 Johnson Drive, Shawnee, KS on Wednesday, October 5, 2022, from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm, with spoken tributes at 7:00 pm. Burial will be 1:00...

Sep 28, 2022

Benjamin Arnold Nicks, Jr, Shawnee, died September 28th, 2022.  He was born on March 31, 1919, in Chicago, IL, to Benjamin Arnold Nicks, Sr and Elizabeth Eudacide Harper Nicks.  At the age of one he moved with his family to the Kansas City area, then in 1929 to Shawnee, KS.  He attended St. Joseph Catholic parish grade and high...

Sep 28, 2022

Joyce Ann Borger, 85, of Lenexa, Kansas passed away September 28th, 2022 surrounded by her family.

A visitation will be held from 10-11am on Tuesday, October 4th at Asbury United Methodist Church in Prairie Village, Kansas, followed by a Celebration of Life at 11am, also at the church.

Joyce was born October 28th, 1936 in...

Sep 25, 2022

Andrew Bernard Gottesburen passed away on September 25, 2022 in Shawnee, KS. He was born on September 28, 1998 in Lexington, NE. He grew up in Shawnee and attended St. Joseph Catholic School. After high school, he went to Johnson County Community College becoming certified as both a nurse and medication aide. He was passionate about caring for others....

Sep 25, 2022

Annabelle Murray, 86, of Overland Park, Kansas passed away September 25th, 2022 surrounded by her family.

A visitation will be held Thursday, September 29th from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Amos Family Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held Friday, September 30th, 2022 at 10:00 a.m., also at the funeral home.

Annabelle was...

Sep 24, 2022

Gerald (Jerry) Martin Kassin, age 87 of Overland Park, KS passed away on September 24, 2022.

Jerry was born October 19, 1934 in East Detroit, Michigan to Richard M. Kassin and Vivian Irene Martin Strauss. He was a veteran of the Korean war and served in the Air Force.  He was a graduate of Central College in...

Sep 22, 2022

Joseph Anthony "Tony" Arroyo, Sr., age 83, passed away on Thursday September 22, 2022, surrounded by his loving family at St. Luke’s Hospice House in Kansas City Missouri.  Tony was born to Felix and Ramona Arroyo on September 22, 1939.  In 1962 he married Trini Hernandez and they had two sons, Joseph Jr., and Christopher. He is preceded in...

Sep 21, 2022

Beverly Clara Cole (Boly) formerly of Shawnee, Kansas, passed from this life on September 21, 2022 at home in Etna, Ohio.

Beverly, also known as Bev to her family and friends, was born on January 6th, 1940 in Petosi, Missouri to Roy and Lynne Boly.  Bev married James Nappier in October of 1956.  They had four children. ...

Sep 20, 2022

James Fredrick Leonard, loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes in his home on September 20, 2022, at the age of 83.  Jim was married to the love of his life, Linda Dyan (Eubank) Leonard, for 60 years.  Their union was blessed with two children and two granddaughters, all of whom he treasured and...

Sep 20, 2022

Ruth H. Holzschuh, 83, of Overland Park passed away peacefully Tuesday, September 20, 2022.

Ruth was born in Toledo, Ohio. She graduated from the Bowling Green State University and completed her education by earning a Master’s Degree in Special Education.  After she met her husband, Ronald, they moved to Kansas City and she spent her career teaching...

Sep 20, 2022

James Francis Yearsley (Pops) passed away peacefully the afternoon of September 20, 2022.

Jim was born the youngest of three to Thomas Daniel Yearsley and Hazel Maurine Yearsley (Hughes) on July 15,1939. He graduated Argentine High School, and was in the Army National Guard from 1957-1963.

Jim enjoyed working in the yard and had an...

Sep 19, 2022

Carolyn Jean VanDeKerkhove, 80, of Lenexa, passed away on Monday, September 19th, 2022 at The Healthcare Resort of Olathe.  She was born on May 30, 1942 in Kansas City, Kansas to Robert and Jean Westfall (Czech).  She worked for over 25 years as a cook for DeSoto USD 232 School District, owned Carolyn’s Custom Cakes and retired from Home...

Sep 19, 2022

Gary L. Butler, 77, passed away September 19, 2022 at Olathe Hospice, Olathe, Kansas. Gary was born on October 7, 1944 in Nevada, Missouri to Wendell L. Butler and Nell Withrow. He graduated from Grandview High School, Grandview, Missouri in 1962. After high school, he began a 30 year career with Southwestern Bell Telephone Company. Starting as...

Sep 11, 2022

Norman W. Lake of Lenexa, Kansas, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on September 11, 2022. He was born in St. Louis, Missouri, on March 9, 1954.

After graduating high school, Norm joined the United States Air Force where he served for 11 years both overseas and at home. He studied at the University...

Sep 10, 2022

Suzanne Fuchs, 74, passed away on Saturday, September 10th at her home. Suzanne was born to the late Hilary Boland and Clara Boland (Morfeld), on October 25, 1947. She was the first of their seven children to be born in a hospital (quite a big deal in Marshall, MO in those days).

Suzanne...

Sep 10, 2022

Joyce Elaine Thies, 92, passed away at her home on September 10, 2022, surrounded by her family.

Joyce was born to Daniel and Eva Halloran in Wood River, Illinois on October 22, 1929.

She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband John Laun Thies, Jr., and two brothers Daniel Halloran and Jack Halloran....

Sep 6, 2022

John Michael Krovatin (Jack), 69 of Overland Park, KS passed away on September 6, 2022 at Advent Health Shawnee Mission.

Jack was born in Plainfield, NJ on June 3, 1953 to J. William and Anna Elizabeth (Doherty) Krovatin. He graduated from Plainfield High School in 1971. He worked at numerous employers until he found his calling as...

Sep 5, 2022

Rebecca Ann Howard, 83, Stilwell, KS passed away Monday, September 5, 2022 at the Olathe Hospice House, Olathe, KS. Visitation will be 6-8:00 pm Thursday, Sept. 8 at the Amos Family Funeral Home. Funeral services will be 10:00 am Friday, Sept. 9 at the Overland Park First Assembly of God Church; burial in the Aubry Cemetery, Stilwell,...

Sep 3, 2022

Kathryn Maxine Klassen sadly passed away on 9-3-2022 in Overland Park, KS. She was beautiful inside and out. She was a  lover of life, she liked flying airplanes, teaching school, reading and Ballroom Dancing. She loved to spread Joy and kindness wherever she went. As per Kathryn's request no funeral or memorial will be held.