All Obituaries

Neelie Mae Lewis, 95, of Shawnee, Kansas passed away September 30th, 2023. A visitation will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 pm at the Amos Family Funeral Home. Neelie will be laid to rest next to her husband Robert E. Lewis at Arvonia Cemetery in Arvonia, Kansas.

Dilip B. Patel passed away September 29th, 2023. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 am, Sunday, October 1st, 2023 at the Amos Family Funeral Home.  For those that can not attend Dilip's funeral service feel free to watch the livestream by CLICKING HERE.

David Harrison Bell, born 2/13/1929 in Winfield, KS, to Roy and Edna Bell, died 9/28/2023 at the age of 94. Celebration of Life will be 10/4 at 3:00pm at Lakeview Village Heritage Activity Center (9100 Park Street in Lenexa, KS). He was preceded in death by his wife of 67 years Gay, and he will be missed by sons Steve and Chris and families as well as all who knew him. In addition to being husband, father, and friend, he was a skilled architect, master gardener, sailing enthusiast, and...

Elizabeth (Betty) Louise Nolte, 99, passed away on the morning of Thursday, September 28th, 2023. Betty was born on June 19, 1924 in Kansas City, Missouri, the daughter of John and Margaret Neff. Betty is survived by her two daughters, Janice and her family and also Cynthia and her family.   She is preceded in death by her husband John Joseph, who passed away on November 23, 2022 at age 95. They were married for 68 years. Additionally, preceded in death by son Frank Joseph; son...

Mary Mildred Lawson, a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away on September 27, 2023, at the age of 88. She was born on December 5, 1934, in Wichita, Kansas, and lived a life full of love, laughter, and cherished memories. Mary was the beloved wife of Ray Don Lawson, and together they shared a marriage that spanned almost seven decades, having tied the knot in 1956. Their enduring love was an inspiration to all who knew them. Mary spent 8 years as a grade...

Richard Dale Hamilton, born on August 6, 1945; died on September 26, 2023 of Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer. Richard was born in Denver, CO to William Dale Hamilton and Harriett Harrod Hamilton. He was raised in Aurora where he was active in church and Scouts and enjoyed many family gatherings in Wyoming. Later, he worked at Famous Men’s Clothing. He graduated from Aurora High in 1963 and went on to Ottawa University where he was active in student government. In 1967 Richard graduated and...

Judith Ann Miller, age 84, loving wife, mother, grandma, sister, aunt and friend, passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of Tuesday, September 26, 2023, at Olathe Hospice House in Olathe, Kansas, after suffering a stroke. Judy was born on April 19, 1939, in Shawnee, Kansas, to Alvin and Wilhelmina “Minnie” Hagedorn and was the youngest of six children. She attended St. Joseph Catholic School in Shawnee and graduated from St. Joseph High School. Following high school,...

Marvin was born on December 4, 1945 and was one of 13 children.  Marvin is preceded in death by his parents, Melvin and Margaret Cansler, and siblings Melvin, Brenda, James, Carl, Linda, Michael, and Roger. He is survived by siblings Glenna, Dennis, Patricia, Carol, and Jeffery along with his wife of 56 years Marylyn (Golba) Cansler, daughters Kellie (Jerry) Arndt of Sheridan, WY and Kimberly (Dean) Barber of Lenexa, KS, 7 grandchildren Lindsay (David) Gray, Logan (Kim) Brull, Nicolas,...

Trista Michaela Brownell, 17, of Shawnee, Kansas passed away September 24th, 2023.  A visitation will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 pm, Thursday, September 28th, 2023 at the Amos Family Funeral Home. A memorial service will be held at 10:00 am, Friday, September 29th, 2023 also at the funeral home.  Trista was born February 23rd, 2006 in Overland Park, Kansas to Dale and Melissa Brownell. Trista is preceded in death by her grandfather’s Donald Swegel and Robert Brownell, and...

Gerald “Jerry” Michael Riscoe, May 5, 1953 – September 22, 2023, Overland Park, KS Jerry Riscoe, 70, passed to the next life September 22, 2023.  Visitation Wednesday, October 4, 2023, 9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m., followed by Mass of Christian burial at 11:00 a.m., St. Pius X Catholic Church, 5500 Woodson, Mission, Kansas.  Jerry is preceded in death by his parents, John and Lila (Schwarz) Riscoe. He is survived by his wife of 36 years, Marilyn (Terry) Riscoe,...