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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.
Evelyn Irene Heavin
Aug 1, 2024
Evelyn Irene Heavin, born on May 24, 1931, in McCune, Kansas, peacefully passed away on August 1, 2024, in Olathe, Kansas, at the age of 93. Evelyn's journey through life was marked by her unwavering faith, dedication to her family, and an enduring spirit that touched the lives of many.
Evelyn's career path was as diverse as it was impressive. She...
Marilyn L. Near
Jul 29, 2024
Marilyn L. Near passed away on July 29th, 2024 in Lenexa, Kansas. She was 93 years old. Marilyn was born on December 27th, 1930 in Cherryvale, Kansas to Mary and Samuel McClaren. She married Gale Wade in 1949 and had a son, Rick. She remarried in 1951 to Virgil Near having a daughter, Sharilyn, and a son, Tony.
Marilyn was preceded...
Frances B. Dyer
Jul 25, 2024
Frances Barbara Barrett Dyer passed away peacefully on July 25, 2024 after a long illness. She was a joy to all who knew her and her kindness, patience and zest for life will be dearly missed by her children, grandchildren, family and friends.
Fran was born in Michigan and always looked back with great nostalgia on her idyllic childhood on Sunnyside...
Loretta Marceil Gradwohl
Jul 25, 2024
Loretta Marceil (Burry) Gradwohl - 89, of Lenexa, Kansas, passed away peacefully on July 25, 2024 at Advent Health Shawnee Mission Hospital.
Marceil was born on February 19, 1935, on a farm outside of Applecreek, Ohio, the daughter of Benjamin Franklin Burry and Dorothy Virginia (Carillon) Burry.
Marceil grew up in Ohio and then moved to Omaha, NE where she attended Benson...
Gretchen L. Newell
Jul 24, 2024
It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of Gretchen Lynne Newell, on July 24th 2024.
Gretchen was born August 19th, 1946 to loving parents Lester and Wilma Jeane Hildebrand in Stafford KS. She was big sis to DeeAnna. She attended Stafford High School where she met the love of her life at the age of...
Manjit Singh Jathaul
Jul 22, 2024
Manjit Singh Jathaul a cherished member of the Sikh community, who left us peacefully on July 22nd,2024.Manjit Singh Jathaul was born on November 18,1946 in Lahore, British India to Ujjagar and Harwant Jathaul and lived a life exemplified by his deep faith, unwavering commitment to his family. Known for his kindness, wisdom, and generosity, Manjit Singh touched the lives of...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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