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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.
Donald E. Biggs
Dec 30, 2024
Donald E. Biggs, 94, died on Dec. 30, 2024, at Mission Chateau in Prairie Village from natural causes and surrounded by his 6 children and nurse/niece Lauren. Don was born Feb. 19, 1930, in Kansas and grew up on a family farm as the youngest of 11 children. He attended a one room grade school and graduated from Kingman High...
Gene Louis Tibbetts
Dec 29, 2024
Gene Louis Tibbetts, 79, of Olathe, KS passed peacefully while holding the hands of his two beloved daughters and into the arms of his loving wife in heaven.Gene was born August 1, 1945 in Wamego, KS to Louis and Alice Tibbetts. His early years were full of making memories with friends, playing sports, and numerous visits with his extended family....
Carrol Lynn St. Clair
Dec 27, 2024
Carrol Lynn St.Clair, a cherished mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully of natural causes on December 27, 2024, in Shawnee, Kansas, at the age of 80. Born on October 12, 1944, in Orlando, Florida, Carrol Lynn brought joy and compassion into the lives of all who knew her.Throughout her remarkable life, Carrol Lynn dedicated herself to the service of...
Dennis Winter
Dec 26, 2024
Dennis Charles Winter passed away December 26th, 2024 at the age of 76. He was born in Eudora, Ks and was a resident of Overland Park. Dennis was a man of great generosity with a wonderful sense of humor. He was at his best when he was telling stories, making those around him laugh and smile. He was a sports...
Bruce Frederic Bird
Dec 24, 2024
Bruce Frederic Bird was born in Kansas City, Kansas on June 13,1937 to Chauncey and Louise Bird. He graduated from Turner High School in 1955 and from The University of Kansas School of Engineering in 1964.
He was married to Roberta Sue Kuebler on February 20, 1960. They built their first home in Kansas City, Kansas next door to his...
Gwendolyn A. Bailey
Dec 23, 2024
Gwendolyn Ann Bailey, age 67, passed away with her family by her side on December 23, 2024, after a valiant battle with cancer.
Gwen, the eldest of three children, was born and raised in upstate New York to parents Barbara Dodge and John McGarry.
Married to the love of her life, Raymond Bailey, for nearly 45 years, the two met...
Anna "Marge" White
Dec 22, 2024
Anna "Marge" Margaret White, a remarkable woman whose life was dedicated to love, service, and resilience, passed away peacefully from natural causes on December 22, 2024, in Overland Park, Kansas. Born on December 29, 1933, in Baldwinsville, New York, Marge graced this world for 90 vibrant years.Marge's journey began as a devoted mother and housewife from 1953 to 1966, nurturing...
Joseph "Joe" Allen Waers
Dec 21, 2024
Joseph Allen Waers, Sr, age 89, passed away peacefully on December 21, 2024, with his family by his side. Joe was born and raised in the Liberty, MO, area to parents Billie Waers and Dorothy (Brown) Waers and was the youngest of three children. His siblings were Billie G Waers and Martha (Waers) Cooper.
Eventually, the family moved to Columbia, MO,...
Steven Garcia, Jr.
Dec 21, 2024
Steve Garcia Jr., a devoted family man and respected professional, passed away on December 21, 2024, in Shawnee, Kansas, at the age of 47. Born on May 28, 1977, in Kansas City, Missouri, Steve brought warmth and kindness to all who knew him.
Steve dedicated much of his life to his career at Capital Electric, where his work ethic and commitment...
Edward Arthur McCarty
Dec 20, 2024
Beloved father and grandfather Edward A. McCarty died on Friday, Dec. 20 at Garden Terrace Memory Facility in Shawnee, KS, surrounded by his family. A resident of the Kansas City area for most of his life, Ed was born on Nov. 9, 1937 to Clinton Lee McCarty and Margaret (Murray) McCarty. He was close to his cousins in childhood; they...
Dorothy Marie Tuck
Dec 15, 2024
Dorothy Marie Tuck, age 94, completed her journey on earth on December 15, 2024, at Santa Marta Skilled Nursing. She was born on June 23, 1930, in Mystic, Iowa to James and Anna Riggs. She was married to Glen Tuck for 38 years, who preceded her in death in 2012.
Dorothy was a dedicated employee for 26 years at Darling Envelope...
Ellen "Dee" Simms
Dec 13, 2024
Ellen "Dee" Simms, a beloved educator, devoted mother and grandmother, and cherished friend, passed away peacefully one week ago in Seattle, Washington, at the age of 83. Dee lived a life full of love, laughter, and unwavering dedication to her family and community.
Dee's early years in Kansas were marked by a commitment to education and faith.
She attended Catholic schools her...
Doris (Art) Dahlstrom
Dec 13, 2024
Doris (Art) Dahlstrom, born on February 9, 1934, in Frankfort, Kansas, passed away peacefully of natural causes on December 13, 2024, at the age of 90 in Prairie Village, Kansas. Her remarkable life was a testament to resilience, compassion, and an unyielding zest for living that inspired everyone she met.
Doris dedicated her life to healing and nurturing others, serving as...
Estelle "Essie" Fisch
Dec 12, 2024
Estelle (Silverman) Fisch, 92, passed away on Thursday evening, December 12, 2024. She was born in St. Louis, MO and was the third child, and only daughter, of the late Sam and Dora Silverman. She is survived by her husband of 71 years, Irv (Bub) Fisch.
Estelle (Essie) will be lovingly remembered by her sons Craig (Gina) of Lenexa, KS and...
Edward "Buster" E. Rouse
Dec 7, 2024
Edward "Buster" E. Rouse, born on November 10, 1933, in Lenoir County, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at the home surrounded by his family at the age of 91 on December 7, 2024, in Shawnee, Kansas.
Ed was a man of diverse talents and interests, who dedicated his life to hard work, family, and community service. Raised with strong values and...
Robert Mark Wrightsman
Dec 7, 2024
Robert Mark "Rob" Wrightsman, a beloved father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on December 7, 2024, in Kansas City, MO. Born on August 31, 1960, in Kansas City, KS, Rob lived a life full of love and laughter, leaving behind cherished memories for all who knew him. He was 64 years old.
A skilled electrician with the IBEW Local...
Curtis Pearson Cooper
Dec 6, 2024
Curtis Cooper, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away suddenly on December 6, 2024, at the age of 62 in Bonner Springs, Kansas. Born on November 20, 1962, in Duarte, California, Curtis lived a life full of love, laughter, and dedication to his family.
Curtis was the proud owner of The UPS Store, where he, his wife and kids...
William J. "Bill" Hudson
Dec 6, 2024
William J. (Bill) Hudson was born in Kansas City, MO, on December 8, 1938. Bill was the only child of Arvia E. Hudson II of Kansas City and Maribel W. (King) Hudson of Raytown. Bill’s father was an aircraft company executive, and the family moved several times after WWII — including to Hartford, Dallas, and Wichita, and again to Warsaw,...
Howard Michael Hartman
Dec 5, 2024
Howard Michael "Mike" Hartman, beloved husband, father, and friend, passed away on December 5, 2024, in Lenexa, KS, at the age of 79. His passing was due to complications of kidney and heart failure.
Born on May 12, 1945 in Kansas City, MO, Mike had a life marked by a passion for learning, a knack for fixing things, and a love...
Timothy Apodaca
Dec 4, 2024
Timothy (Tim) Robert Apodaca, beloved father, son, and brother, passed away on Wednesday, December 4, 2024. He was 55.
Tim is survived by his four children: Afton, Mary Grace, Emory, and Violet; his parents William (Bill) and Sharon Mitchell and Rick and Kay Apodaca; his brother Mathew Apodaca, along with sister-in-law Christian, and nieces Aleka and Julian.
Tim was born May 6,...
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