Now Broadcasting Services Over the Internet.
February 27, 2009
The Amos Family can broadcast funeral and memorial services over the internet. We can record the service and have it ready for viewing on the internet shortly after the conclusion of the services. This will allow family and friends to be a part of the service no matter where they are. Whether they are unable to attend due to health reasons, distance of travel or even if they are serving our country in the military, they do not have to miss the service. A family may wish to have their video tribute available on line as well.
Give us a call at 913-631-5566 or 800-810-9331 or e-mail us at info@amosfamily.com with questions.
Why it’s best to use a family owned funeral home.
February 26, 2009
As a local and family owned funeral home, the Amos Family is here to serve you. We exist to serve the families in our community, not a board of directors in some distant city and their stockholders. Corporate policies do not dictate to us what we can and can not do for a family. These are just a couple of reasons why it is better to use a family owned funeral home in your time of need. As members of this community, we shop here, worship here, educate our children here and are involved in making this a better place to live. We answer directly to you, our neighbors, just as we have done since 1946.
We invite you to come in and speak to us about your needs and wishes and to tour our facilities. We are confident that if you do, you will see the difference.
Donald “Coach” Stevens
February 25, 2009
Donald “Coach” L. Stevens, 70, of Kansas City, Kansas passed away February 25, 2009 in the home surrounded by his loved ones.
Don was born August 12, 1938 in Bartlesville, Oklahoma to Robert E. and Lois I. Stevens. He was a plumber by trade and owned a home-based business, Special T. Company, for 27 years. His passion was the sport of skeet shooting. He began shooting in the 1960’s and taught the sport for 30 years. He was inducted into the National Skeet Shooting Hall of Fame on October 6, 2008. Don was the recipient of the Ray Boller Award for outstanding contribution to the sport of skeet.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Robert Stevens, his sister Beverly Stevens, his grandson Kyle Stevens, and his great-granddaughter Mikayla Langford. He is survived by his wife of 29 years, Vickie Stevens of Kansas City, Kansas; his daughters, Stephanie Stevens of Stover, Missouri and Linda Walters and husband John of Columbus, Indiana; his sons Randy Stevens and wife Pam of Overland Park, Kansas, Russell Stevens of Rushville, Missouri and Don Stevens and his wife Rhonda of LaCygne, Kansas; eight grandchildren, Meagan Walters of Columbus, Indiana, Amanda Langford and husband Troy of Prairie Village, Kansas, Jennifer Prodoehl and husband Allen of Imperial, Nebraska, Dawn Stevens of Rushville, Kansas, Bradley Stevens of Rushville, Kansas, Bobbie Jo Stevens of Jacksonville, North Carolina, Kevin Stevens of LaCygne, Kansas, and Chancellor Stevens of LaCygne, Kansas; one great-grandchild Brycen Stevens of Jacksonville, North Carolina; two nieces, Tammie Cook and husband Jerry of Overland Park, Kansas, and Angela Penninger and husband Charlie of DeSoto, Kansas.
He will be deeply missed by his family and by all who knew and loved him.
Donations in lieu of flowers should be remitted to the funeral home and will be used to establish a memorial fund in honor of “Coach” and his lifelong pursuit of helping others.
Visitation and Memorial Services
Memorial services will be held Sunday, March 1, 2009 at Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee. Visitation is from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. with a service from 8:00 to 8:30 p.m.
Sharon K. Handy
February 25, 2009
Sharon Kay Handy, 63, of Basehor, Kansas died on Wednesday, February 25, 2009 at the University of Kansas Hospital after a short illness.
Sharon was born in Kansas City, Kansas on December 11, 1945, the daughter of loving parents, Everett and Nora Fine. Sharon attended Washington High School and Johnson County Community College. She worked at UpJohn/Pharmacia/Pfizer for 28 years, until her retirement in February 2008.
Sharon was a beautiful, vibrant woman with a gift for taking care of others. She embraced life and made everyone around her feel special. She enjoyed reading, traveling, casinos, theater, Elvis music, and spending time with her family and friends. She will be deeply missed and remembered always with much love.
Sharon is survived by her husband, Perry Handy, and her children: Brenda Kitchen, Robert Kitchen, Shawn Kitchen, Perry Handy, Jr. and Jennifer Kuhns. Sharon is also survived by her grandchildren: Miles, Dax, Shelby, Cameran, PJ, Colin and Malia, and sister, Patricia Bates.
Visitation and Funeral Service
A visitation will be held Thursday, February 26, 2009, from 6-8 pm at the Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee. Funeral Services will be held Friday, February 27, 2009 at 10 am at the Basehor United Methodist Church, Basehor, Kansas. 18660 158th Street, Bonner Springs, Kansas 66012, 913-724-2077. Burial will follow in Chapel Hill Cemetery.
Harry F. Messinger
February 25, 2009
Harry F. Messinger, 81, passed away Wednesday, February 25, 2009.
Visitation and Funeral Service
Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Monday, March 2 at the Monticello United Methodist Church, 75th and Gleason Road, Shawnee, Kansas. Burial with Military Honors will be in the Shawnee Mission Memory Gardens. Visitation will be 2-4 p.m. Sunday, March 1 at the Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee.
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February 25, 2009
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Mervin Lawrence Carver
February 24, 2009
Mervin Carver, 79, of Shawnee, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, February 24, 2009.
He was born September 20, 1929, in Topeka, Kansas the son of Charles and Lois (Hiller) Carver. A 1947 graduate of Seaman High School, he attended Washburn University before serving in the US Navy stationed in San Diego, California. Mervin married Jean Fischer of Waverly, Kansas and they had three children, Gwendolyn, Richard and Bradley. The family moved to Shawnee, Kansas in 1963.
Mervin began his career traveling Western and Central Kansas representing The Meyer-Blanke Company selling processing equipment to the dairy industry. In 1972 he purchased The Williams Engineering Company in Kansas City, Kansas, now known as The Williams-Carver Company, Inc. With this leap of faith, he became a successful competitor in the Food Processing and Industrial Refrigeration industry that continues to this day through his children.
One of Mervin’s greatest joys was supporting his children in their various school activities whether musical or sport related. He was a fixture at Shawnee Mission Northwest High School yelling for the Cougars, a tradition that has been carried on through his five grandchildren. He was a long time member of the Overland Park Church of Christ.
Mervin Carver was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Lois Carver; brothers Edgar and Richard; and sister Rosella. He is survived by his wife Jean of the home; daughter Gwen, Overland Park, Kansas; sons Rich (Carrie) and Brad (Liza), both of Shawnee, Kansas; granddaughters Erin, Caitlin and Lauren; grandsons Steve and Johnny; sister Wilma (Erich) of Topeka, Kansas; and brother Bernard “Sparky” (Karolyn) of Jefferson City, Missouri; and nieces, nephews and cousins whom he all loved dearly.
The Carver family wishes to thank Johnson County MedAct and the ICU nurses at Shawnee Mission Medical Center for their efforts, compassion and support.
The family asks in lieu of flowers, donations should be made to the Journey of Faith fund at the church.
Visitation and Memorial Service
A private burial on Saturday, February 28, 2009 will precede a 1:30 p.m. memorial service at the Overland Park Church of Christ, 119th and Pflumm in Overland Park, Kansas. Following the memorial, you are welcome to visit with the family in the foyer.
Marvin D. Swayne
February 22, 2009
Marvin D. Swayne, 64, Kansas City, Missouri, passed away Sunday, February 22, 2009, at the Kansas City Hospice House after a long and courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.
Marvin was born October 8, 1944 in Knoxville, Iowa. Marvin served in the U.S. Air Force and was awarded the Airmen’s Medal for saving the life of a fellow Airman during a telephone repair accident. Marvin retired from Sprint after 39 years of service to the telecommunications industry. He was an active member of the St. Joe Pony Express Chapter of HOG.
He is survived by JoAnn Seuferling, Shawnee, Kansas; a daughter, Melissa Swayne, and a sister, Sonja Blackman, Indianola, Iowa.
The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Kansas City Hospice House, 12000 Wornall Road, Kansas City, Missouri 64145.
Memorial Visitation
A memorial visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, February 26, 2009 at Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee. Marvin will be laid to rest with his family in Greenwood Cemetery, Knoxville, Iowa.
Mary Elizabeth Cox
February 22, 2009
Mary Elizabeth Cox, 88, Overland Park, Kansas; passed away, Sunday, February 22, 2009 at home.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the family.
Visitation and Memorial Service
Visitation will be 6-8:00 p.m., Friday, February 27, at Overland Park Lutheran Church. Memorial Service will be 10:30 a.m., Saturday, February 28 at the church.
Andrew Eugene (Gene) Masters
February 20, 2009
Andrew Eugene (Gene) Masters, 83, Shawnee, Kansas, passed away Thursday, February 19, 2009 at Kansas City Hospice House.
Gene was private 1st class in the United States Army and a recipient of the Bronze Star and Purple Heart Medals. Gene and Marge loved to travel in their RV visiting 48 states, and enjoyed square dancing. Gene was also a member of the Ararat Shrine. Gene’s extensive business career was with Mack Trucks.
Gene was preceded in death by his parents James Arthur and Dessa E. (Rhoad) Masters; two sisters Elizabeth and Lorraine; one brother Alton; and, a grandson Aaron. Survivors include his wife Marjorie of the home; one daughter Kathi Masters, Spring Hill, Kansas; one son Drew (Cindy) Masters, Montclair, New Jersey; four grandchildren Brandin (Natalie) Lazenby, Spring Hill, Kansas, Peter Masters, Knoxville, Tennessee, Shannon (Chet) Farage, Spring Hill, Kansas, and Rachel Masters, Denver, Colorado; five great-grandchildren Haylie, Rylie Jo, Dylan, Owen, and Katelin; and many nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Kansas City Hospice House 12000 Wornall Road, Kansas City, Missouri 64114.
Visitation and Funeral Service
Visitation will be 5-7 p.m., Sunday, February 22, 2009 at The Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee. Funeral Services will be 11 a.m., Monday February 23, at the chapel. Burial will follow at 2:30 p.m. in Ft. Scott National Cemetery, Ft. Scott, Kansas.