Russell Cloin Elliott
June 18, 2011
Russell Cloin Elliott of Merriam, Kansas, peacefully passed away June 18, 2011, at Overland Park Regional Medical Center in Overland Park, Kansas.
Russell was born July 12, 1934, in Douglas County Missouri, to Glen and Florence Elliott. Russell was a machinist for Kansas City Screw Products for many years.
He is survived by his loving wife Marilyn of the home, a son, Steve Elliott, (Terri Willert) one daughter Debbie Ruiz of the home, two grandchildren, Michael Jeffery and Luke Elliott, three great grandchildren, Kaden, MJ, and Little Marilyn, also many nieces, nephews, cousins, friends and neighbors who will sadly miss Russell. Russell was preceded in death by his parents, and a son, Darrell Elliott.
Visitation and Funeral Service
A visitation will be 6-8 p.m., Tuesday June 21, 2011, at the Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee. The funeral will be at 3:00 p.m., Wednesday, June 22, 2011, at the chapel. Burial will be at 1:00 p.m., Thursday June 23, 2011, at Oak Grove Cemetery in Norwood, Missouri.
Mabel Rose Dobbels Fry
June 16, 2011
Mabel Rose Dobbels Fry, 89, of Lenexa, Kansas, passed away June 16, 2011.
Mabel was born in Lenexa, Kansas, the second child of Oliver and Rosa Boehm. In 1940, she married Aloysius J. Dobbels, a popular co-owner of Dobbels Hardware, Shawnee, Kansas. This union produced seven children. Mr. Dobbels preceded her in death in 1962. In 1976, she married Wesley H. Fry. Mr. Fry preceded her in death in 2009.
She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Shawnee, Kansas, for many years where she was a member of the Ladies Guild. She also served as Secretary-Treasurer of the St. Joseph Bowling League. She was a member of America Coachmen organization where she served as Secretary and Sunshine Lady. She was a past co-president of the Three Trail Good Sams and Club. She was also a member of the V.F.W. Auxiliary, Post 869. Mabel was also a Paul Harris Fellow with the Rotary Club and a member of the Lenexa Volunteer Hall of Fame.
Mabel is survived by one son, Lawrence “Butch” (Judy) Dobbels, Mission, Kansas; six daughters, Rose Marie Huff, Lenexa, Kansas, Loretta Randall, Olathe, Kansas, Mary Sue Fry, Lenexa, Kansas, Joanne (Warren) Gerfen, Shawnee, Kansas, Jane Claar, Lenexa, Kansas and Christine (Mike) Sharp, Shawnee, Kansas’ and by one step-son Kenneth Fry, Merriam, Kansas; 19 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; one great great grandson; one sister, Betty (Gene) Cox, Richmond, Kansas; two brothers, Larry (Frances) Boehm, Shawnee, Kansas and Ralph (Ina) Boehm, Olathe, Kansas. She was preceded in death one sister, Ethel Balke and by two brothers, Clarence Boehm and Donald Boehm.
The family wishes to thank all the caregivers with Villa St. Francis and Catholic Charities.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Villa St. Francis Auxiliary, Olathe, Kansas, Holy Trinity Catholic Elementary School, Lenexa, Kansas or Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas.
Visitation and Funeral Service
Visitation will be from 5:00-7:00 p.m., Sunday, June 19, 2011, at the Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee where a Rosary will be recited at 6:30 p.m. Mass will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday June 20, 2011, at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Lenexa. Burial will follow in Resurrection Cemetery, Lenexa, Kansas.
John Frederick “Fred” Laing
June 16, 2011
John F. “Fred” Laing, 64, Shawnee, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, June 15, 2011 at his home.
Fred was born December 22, 1946 in Kansas City, Missouri, to Herman and Odella Laing. He retired from the Health and Human Services Office of Civil Rights as a regional manager in 2008, after more than 30 years of service. Fred was a past member of Celebration Church.
He is survived by his wife, Linda (Hubbard) Laing; son, John Laing and wife, Marisa, Mission, Kansas; two daughters, Amanda Laing, Lenexa, Kansas and Christina Laing, Chicago, Illinois; brother, George Laing and wife, Janice, Prairie Village, Kansas; two grandsons, Zane and Quinn Laing, Mission, Kansas; and many other family and friends.
Visitation and Funeral Service
Visitation will be from 4:00-6:00 p.m., Sunday, June 19, 2011, at the Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee. Funeral service will 12:00 pm, Monday, June 20, 2011 at the chapel; burial in the Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens.
Christopher LaRon Locke
June 15, 2011
Christopher LaRon Locke, 38, Kansas City, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, June 15, 2011, at the University of Kansas Medical Center.
Christopher was born May 15, 1973, at the University of Kansas Medical Center. He grew up in Merriam, Kansas, and attended South Park Elementary School, Hocker Grove Junior High School and graduated from Shawnee Mission North High School in 1991. He attended cosmetology school in Dallas, Texas and worked as a hair stylist for many years. He was a member of the United Missionary Baptist Church of Kansas City, Missouri, where he taught Sunday school and belonged to the choir.
Chris’s smile was as big as the ocean and his charisma and charm lit up a room like a beam of sunlight. Chris had a wicked sense of humor and could make you laugh even under stressful circumstances. Although he lived with a chronic illness for over 15 years, Chris remained upbeat and positive never abandoning hope.
He is survived by his grandmother Delores Locke-Graves (Robert); mother, Karmaletha Renee Brown; two brothers, Juanel Locke; Doyle Brown, Jr.; an uncle, Wesley Locke Jr. (Andrea); two aunts, Rieta Logan (Leo); Angela Locke (Christina); three cousins, Myrone Grady (Libby); Trina Williams (Vasco); Tai Locke and many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
“First we shed tears because he is gone. Then we smile because he lived.” – Anonymous
Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of choice in Christopher’s name.
Visitation and Memorial Service
Visitation will be from 10:00-11:00 a.m., Saturday, June 25, 2011, at the Amos Family Chapel in Shawnee followed by a Memorial Service beginning at 11:00 a.m.
Louis P. Schmiedeler
June 15, 2011
Louis P. Schmiedeler, 80, a lifelong resident of Mission, Kansas, passed away June 15, 2011.
Louis was born January 8, 1931, in Kansas City, Missouri, to Frank and Goldie (Vitt) Schmiedeler. He was a Korean War Veteran serving as Sergeant in 6th Armor Division of the US Army.
Louis was a passionate historian, accomplished gardener, and avid fisherman. He will be missed by anyone lucky enough to have met him.
Louis was united in marriage on November 27, 1956, to his wife of more than 50 years, Shirley, who preceded him in death. Also preceding him death are his daughters, Luane Johnson and Theresa Schmiedeler.
Louis is survived by his sons Mark Schmiedeler and David Schmiedeler and his wife Sue. He is also survived by two grandchildren, Alex Johnson and Emily Laughlin.
Contributions may be made to the Disabled American Veterans, P. O. Box 14301, Cincinnati, Ohio 45250 or online at www.dav.org
Visitation and Funeral Service
A visitation will be held at the Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee Saturday, June 18, 2011, beginning at 9 am. A graveside service will follow at 10 am in Resurrection Cemetery, Lenexa, Kansas.
Cleo Lorene Blake
June 14, 2011
Cleo Lorene Blake, Shawnee, Kansas, went to be with her Lord on June 14, 2011.
She was born in Forest City, Missouri, December 16, 1917. She has lived most of her life in Shawnee, moving here in 1943.
She was preceded in death by her husband William (Bud) Blake; son Steve Blake; parents Jim and Mae McClanahan; sisters Gwendolyn Sevier and Pauline Bear; and brothers Bill and Jim McClanahan.
She is survived by sons Michael Blake, Chicago, Illinois, and Jim Blake (Debbi) and daughter Sandy Kincade (Danny) both of Shawnee; 4 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and 1 great-great-grandchild.
In lieu of flowers the family requests contributions to Hospice Care of Kansas, 15329 W. 95th Street, Lenexa, Kansas 66219 or the First Baptist Church of Shawnee, 11400 Johnson Drive, Shawnee, Kansas 66203.
Visitation and Funeral Service
Visitation will be from 9:00-11:00 am, Saturday, June 18, 2011, at the Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee. Funeral service will follow the visitation at 11 am; burial at Johnson County Memorial Gardens.
Sandra Campbell
June 14, 2011
Sandy Campbell, 59, of DeSoto, Kansas, passed away June 14, 2011.
Sandy was born December 5, 1951, in Kansas City, Missouri, to George and Norma (Kelley) Scott. Sandy graduated from Shawnee Mission North High School in 1969 and then attended Ottawa University for two years. She retired from Western Electric/AT&T after more than 30 years of employment.
She was preceded in death by her mother Norma Scott in 1994. Sandy is survived by her father George Scott; brother Kevin Scott; and sister-in-law Margie Lakin.
Due to Sandy’s love of animals the family suggest contributions be made in lieu of flowers to Animal Haven, 9800 W. 67th Street, Merriam, Kansas 66203.
Memorial Visitation
A memorial visitation will be held from 6:00-8:00 p.m., Tuesday, June 21, 2011, at the Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee.
Constance J. (Connie) Schleicher
June 10, 2011
Constance J. (Connie) Schleicher, 80, Olathe, Kansas, passed away Friday, June 10, 2011, at Villa St. Francis in Olathe.
Connie was preceded in death by her parents James and Cecelia (Connelly) McLaury, one son David, and three brothers Jim, Bob and John McLaury. Survivors include two daughters Jill (Steve) Haesemeyer, Merriam, Kansas and Joy (Dirk) Haegert, Americus, Kansas; one son Charles (Paula) Schleicher, Lenexa, Kansas; one sister Joyce, Kellerman, Fairway, Kansas; three sisters-in-law Esther McLaury, Overland Park, Kansas, Donna McLaury, Kansas City, Missouri, and Mary McLaury, Kansas City, Missouri; five grandchildren David (Katie) Schleicher, Shawnee, Kansas, Eric Schleicher, Lenexa, Kansas, Janna Haegert, Merriam, Kansas, Jason Haegert, Americus, Kansas, and Chris Haesemeyer, Merriam, Kansas; and two great-grandchildren Ethan and Gracie Schleicher.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to charity of donor’s choice.
Visitation and Funeral Service
Visitation will be 5-7:00 p.m., Sunday, June 12, 2011, at the Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee where a Rosary will be recited at 5: 00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 a.m., Monday, June 13, 2011, at St. Joseph Catholic Church with burial to follow in Resurrection Cemetery.
Bernice Van Hee
June 9, 2011
Bernice Van Hee, 88, passed peacefully Thursday, June 9, 2011.
Bernice was born August 28, 1922 to Cyril J. Lust and Mary DeGraeve Lust. She and her husband of 69 years, Charles, worked side by side on their vegetable farm. They also operated a vegetable stand and she was affectionately known as “The Tomato Lady”. Bernice and her husband were active in the local Belgium community.
Bernice is survived by her husband Charles and four daughters Darlene (Bob) Zukel, Doris (Jim) Peckron, Mary Lee (Steve) Dillbeck and Christine (David) Ferguson; seven grandchildren Travis (Megan) Thayer, Brian (Jennifer) Dillbeck, Peter Zukel, Paul Dillbeck, Lynne (Robert) Cobin, Lee Ann Dillbeck, Elizabeth (Cooper) Smith; eight great grandchildren Liam, Grace and Maggie Thayer, Sierra, Chloe and Genevieve Dillbeck, Alexandria Cobin and Lucy Smith and one brother, Frank (Shirley) Lust.
Bernice was preceded in death by her parents, three sisters Margaret Lust, Mary Van Hoet, Elise Van Hee and four brothers Edward, Henry, Cyril “June” and Bill Lust.
The family suggests memorial contributions be made to Good Shepherd Catholic Church, 12800 W. 75th Street, Shawnee, Kansas 66216 or Kansas City Hospice House, 12000 Wornall Road, Kansas City, Missouri 64145.
Visitation and Funeral Service
Visitation will be held on Sunday, June 12, 2011, from 5 to 7 PM at the Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee. Funeral Mass will be 10 AM, Monday, June 13, 2011, at Good Shepherd Catholic Church, Shawnee, Kansas, with burial to follow in Resurrection Mausoleum, Lenexa, Kansas.
Sandra Bonfield McClellan
June 8, 2011
Sandra Bonfield McClellan, October 26, 1953 – April 27, 2011, passed away peacefully at home after several years of declining health.
After attending Shawnee Mission North and John Brown University, she embarked on a career as wife and mother.
Sandra is preceded in death by her daughter, Liana and husband, William, and her parents, Pete and Jerry Bonfield. She is survived by her sister, Vicki (Charles) Lindtwed and niece, Amy.
Graveside Service
At Sandra’s request, only graveside services will be held.