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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.
Helen Marie Dolan
Nov 21, 2021
Helen Marie Dolan, 77, passed away November 21, 2021. She was born in Joliet, Illinois on January 28, 1944, as a child Helen Marie Cronin loved singing in choir and tap-dancing. She was also considered the best hula-hooper on the block. After graduating from Homewood-Flossmoor High School in 1962, she moved to Chicago to attend Loyola University. Her older sister,...
Rhonda Lynn Keomanivong
Nov 20, 2021
If you would like to watch a live stream of Rhonda's service please click Here . If you wish to donate to help Rhonda's family please visit their Go Fund Me Events Funeral Ceremony Start Date: November 28, 2021, 12:00 pm End Date: November 28, 2021, 12:00 am Amos Family Funeral Home 10901 Johnson Dr. Shawnee, KS 66203 Phone: 913-631-5566...
Richard L. Schroder
Nov 19, 2021
Richard Schroder, 76, of Lenexa, Kansas passed away on November 19th, 2021. He was born on August 11th, 1945 in Topeka, Kansas. He was raised by his parents Carl & Sadie Biggart and spent a lot of time with his grandmother and uncles in Oskaloosa, Kansas. Richard was a proud Topeka High School graduate. He went on to graduate...
John Clinton Brookshier
Nov 16, 2021
John Clinton Brookshier, 101, died November 16, 2021, in Shawnee, Kansas. He was the only child of Harry L. and Effie K. Brookshier and was born July 26, 1920, in Wichita Falls, Texas. He spent most of his life in northern Missouri graduating as valedictorian from Jamesport, Missouri, high school. He served in World War II as a part of...
Judith Ann Mayes
Nov 16, 2021
Judith “Judy” Ann Mayes was born November 21, 1939 to Sid and Ethlyn Caraway in Coffeyville, Kansas. Judy went to be with Jesus on November 16, 2021 at home surrounded by her family. She was united in marriage to James H. Mayes Jr. on July 14, 1957. Together they had four children: Julia, Laura, Angela, and James. Judy was preceded...
Stephen Newman
Nov 12, 2021
It is with great sadness we write that our dear Steve Newman passed away at home November 12 at age 75, succumbing to his lifelong battle with COPD. Steve was born in Los Angeles, California, June 23 1946 to parents Elwood Hoekstra, Jr. and Betty Louise Grace. He was the second son of a family of five which included siblings...
E. Warren Bell
Nov 12, 2021
E. Warren Bell, 93, of Leawood, Kansas passed away on November 12th, 2021. He was born on April 2nd, 1928 in Kansas City, Kansas to Jesse and Georgia Bell. A visitation will be held from 10:30 to 11:30 am on Tuesday, November 16th, 2021 at Amos Family Funeral Home. A funeral service will immediately follow at 11:30 am. Burial at...
Agnes M. States
Nov 11, 2021
Agnes States, 82, of Overland Park, Kansas passed away on November 11th, 2021. She was born on November 13th, 1938 in Kimeo, Kansas to Joseph and Lelah Diederich. A visitation will take place on Monday, November 15th from 9:00 to 10:00 AM at Amos Family Funeral Home in Shawnee, Kansas. Funeral service to follow at 10:00 AM. Burial to take...
Marc W. Miller
Nov 11, 2021
Marc Miller, 53, of Kansas City, MO passed away on November 11th, 2021. He was born on May 14th, 1968 in Topeka, KS to Marjorie and Marvin Miller. A memorial service will take place on Monday, November 15th, 2021 at 3 PM at Amos Family Funeral Home in Shawnee, Kansas. Marc graduated from Shawnee Heights High School in Topeka, KS...
Jean A. Cramer
Nov 9, 2021
Jean Ruth Alvord was born in South Weymouth, Massachusetts on September 4, 1923. Her father was a professor at Northeastern University and a civil engineer. She grew up and atttended high school in Melrose, Massachusetts with older sister Peggy and older brothers John & Graham. Her family spent most holidays and vacations visiting grandparents & other relatives in Maine. She...
Phyllis A. Nason
Nov 5, 2021
Phyllis Ann Adams Nason, 87, passed away peacefully November 5, 2021 at the Nashville, TN home of her daughter, Corey Nason Reese and her husband, Jeff Reese, MD. She was diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease more than 13 years ago and determinedly faced her disease with grace and resilience. Phyllis was a beloved wife, mother and grandmother, gifted gourmet cook, Master...
Lorraine Hontz
Nov 5, 2021
Lorraine E. Hontz, 82, of North Kansas City, Missouri, passed away on November 5th, 2021. Lorraine was born on April 12th, 1939 and was the daughter of Dorothy Woods and Clifford Sulzner. She preceded her brother, Clifford Sulzner Jr and her daughter, Debra Miller in death. She was survived by her sister, Sharon Lewis, daughter Sandra Richardson, her grandchildren, James...
Joshua Kevin Dirks
Nov 4, 2021
Josh (Joshua) Kevin Dirks finished his ultimate race when he entered into heaven on Thursday November 4, 2021. Josh spent 43 days in the ICU at KU Med Center, fighting each day to come home to his wife and his children. Josh never quit. He never gave up. Throughout this battle he demonstrated to his children what the spirit of...
Lynn Sopko
Nov 3, 2021
Linda “Lynn” K Sopko, 74, of Shawnee, KS, passed away on Nov. 3, 2021. She was born on April 28, 1947 in Independence, MO. She was a graduate of Shawnee Mission North High School 1965. She was preceded in death by her husband of 42 years, Michael S. Sopko, daughter, Melissa Mac Donald, parents, Genna Lubbe, James E Griffin, Norman...
Ronald Raymond Kasten
Nov 2, 2021
Ronald R. Kasten, 73, passed away unexpectedly November 2nd, 2021. A visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m., Thursday, November 4th, 2021 at Calvary Lutheran Church, 7500 Oak St, Kansas City, Missouri 64114. A service will be held Friday, November 5th, 2021 11 a.m. also at Calvary Lutheran Church. Ronald was born May 21st, 1948 in Sheboygan, Wisconsin...
Vivian Kay Wertjes
Nov 2, 2021
Vivian Kay (Johnson) Wertjes, age 69, passed away peacefully at Northcare Hospice House in North Kansas City on Tuesday, November 2, 2021. Vivian was born on December 21, 1951 to Bobbie D. and Alice S. Johnson in Pattonsburg, Missouri. She attended Cedar Falls High School in Cedar Falls, Iowa, graduating in the class of 1970. She married her high school...
Anita Ray Dean
Oct 31, 2021
Anita Ray Dean, 53, Shawnee, KS (formerly of Crocker, MO) passed away Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021 in Miami, OK. Anita was born in Charleston, IL Feb. 6, 1968 to James and Wilma Row-land. She was a 1986 graduate of Crocker High School. She had recently started her career in cosmetology as a traveling esthetician. Anita was preceded in death by...
Mary Ann Jackson
Oct 31, 2021
Mary Ann Jackson, 89, passed away on Sunday, October 31, 2021, in Overland Park, Kansas. Mary was a woman of faith who loved the Lord. She was a dedicated wife, mother, grandma, granny, and friend. Mary was born in Rochester, Minnesota, on January 17, 1932, to Lawrence and Catherine Leonard. Mary and Charles Jackson were married in Rochester on...
Lila J. Collette
Oct 31, 2021
Lila J. (Shamburg) Collette passed away on October 31, 2021 at the age of 90 in Shawnee, Kansas, Born July 5, 1931 in Scottsville, Kansas, to Virgil Shamburg and Velma (Sadler) Shamburg, third in a family of 11 children. After graduating from Scottsville High School, she moved to Concordia, Kansas, where she met her future husband. She married Leland M....
Thea Ann Carter
Oct 29, 2021
Thea Ann Carter, daughter of Theadore and Joan Shafer, was born October 12, 1965 in Kansas City, Missouri. She departed this life, Friday, October 29, 2021 at home under the comfort and care of her family, at the age of fifty-six years, and 17 days. On December 14, 1985 in Linn Creek, Missouri, she was united in marriage to Michael...
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