Obituaries
Local Obituaries for families in Shawnee, Kansas and surrounding communities of Johnson County, Shawnee Mission, and the greater Kansas City area.
Charles Anthony Lavery
Sep 27, 2026
Charles Anthony Lavery, 90, of Lenexa, Kansas passed away on September 27, 2026.
A rosary will be prayed at 10:00am, Monday, October 12, 2026 at Holy Trinity Catholic Church followed by a Mass at 10:30am.
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Lawrence Joseph Waldeier
Sep 26, 2026
Lawrence Joseph Waldeier of Kansas City, Kansas passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 26, 2026 at the age of 80. He was born to Lawrence and Jeanette Waldeier in Maryville, Missouri on January 29, 1946. After graduating from Northwest Missouri State University, he began a career at Thompson-Hayward Chemical Company. Larry dedicated almost 55 years to the company, which is...
Pritam Kaur
Sep 25, 2026
Pritam Kaur passed away on September 25, 2026 surrounded by her family.
Funeral services will be held at 12:00pm on Friday, October 2, 2026 at the Amos Family Funeral Home in Shawnee, Kansas. Please CLICK HERE to watch a livestream of the service.
Robert Holtz
Sep 25, 2026
Robert “Rob” Wisland Holtz died on September 25, 2026, at Hemsley House of Lenexa in Lenexa, Kansas. He was 69 years old. His three daughters, Sarah Overbaugh, Lindsay Roberts, and Abbey O’Neil, were with him when he passed. His son, Michael, was regretfully unable to be there.
Rob was born on August 26, 1957, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. His parents, Harold “Harry”,...
Jeffery Kendall
Sep 22, 2026
Jeffery "Jeff" Richard Kendall was one of the best. For those who knew him, whether you’ve heard it or not, you wouldn’t doubt for a second the truth of one favorite memory: He once picked up someone down on their luck who was hitchhiking through Chattanooga, TN. Before the mission of mercy was completed, he had driven all the way...
Jenifer Nicole Longworth
Sep 21, 2026
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Jenifer "Jen" Nicole Longworth, who departed this world on September 20, 2026, at the age of 53. Born on April 27, 1973, in Iowa, Jen lived a life marked by warmth, kindness, and love for her family.After a courageous battle with a long illness, Jen passed away peacefully in Kansas, surrounded by...
Jack Dennis Reeves
Sep 20, 2026
Jack Dennis Reeves, born on February 11, 1946, in Austin, Texas, passed away peacefully at home on September 20, 2026, in Shawnee, Kansas, at the age of 80. He was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather who will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
Jack attended Sidney Lanier High School, graduating in 1964. He married Mary Pflumm, on February...
Jim Linn
Sep 20, 2026
James "Jim" Herbert Linn, born on November 22, 1925, in Jacksonville, FL to Herbert and Lucille Linn, passed away peacefully at the age of 100 on September 20, 2026, in Lenexa, KS, surrounded by his family.
He is preceded in death by his beloved wife, Betty Linn, and his sister Marian Van der Veen. Jim leaves behind a loving family who...
Linda Geraldine Sylvester
Sep 18, 2026
Linda’s Life Story-A Legacy of Love.
Linda Geraldine Sylvester was born October 20,1946 in Kansas City, Missouri to Lawrence and Charline Miller. She was their only daughter and had four brothers that she loved dearly, Cecil, Larry, Phil and Greg Miller.
As a wonderful wife.
John and Linda met at the Broadway Baptist Church Young Adults program through mutual friends. John first noticed...
Dee Anna Knockemus
Sep 18, 2026
Dee Anna Knockemus, 70, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away on September 18, 2026, surrounded by her loved ones.
Born on January 2, 1956, in Monroe, Louisiana, Dee lived a life defined by kindness, resilience, generosity, and a joyful spirit. She grew up in the small town of Baskin, Louisiana, on Frazier Road with her parents and two brothers.
After earning a...
Wesley Dale Wright
Sep 17, 2026
Wesley Dale Wright, aged 63, passed away peacefully on September 17, 2026, in Overland Park, Kansas. Born on November 19, 1962, in Wichita, Kansas, Wesley was a dedicated and loving husband, father, and grandfather.
Born and raised in Wichita, Kansas, Wesley followed in his father's footsteps as a second-generation railroad worker, dedicating much of his life to the railways. He began...
Victor Macek, Jr.
Sep 16, 2026
Victor "Vic" Macek, Jr., a cherished husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and devoted community member, passed away peacefully on September 16, 2026, in Shawnee, Kansas, at the age of 94. Born on February 10, 1932, in Kansas City, Kansas, Vic lived a full and vibrant life, leaving an indelible mark on all who knew him.
Vic was the proud owner and operator...
Robert C. Hilton
Sep 14, 2026
Born January 11, 1931 in Batavia, Arkansas in Boone County. Born on his grandfather’s farm to J. Virgil and Alice Barbara (Siemiller) Hilton. Bob was the oldest of 5 children.
He lived in and around Boone County until 1943, when the family moved to Oregon. He attended high school in La Grange and worked delivering papers and in the local mail...
Daryl Ray Halbin
Sep 13, 2026
Daryl was a man of quiet strength, kindness, humor, and an extraordinary ability to fix just about anything.
Reserved by nature, Daryl might not have been the first person to speak in a room, but once you got to know him, the stories—and conversation—could go on for hours. He had a wonderful sense of humor, an active imagination, and a gift...
David Joe Kraxner, II
Sep 10, 2026
David Joe Kraxner II, 73, of Shawnee, Kansas, passed away on September 10, 2026. He was born on July 2, 1953, in Kansas City, Kansas, and grew up in Independence, Missouri, before spending most of his adult life in Shawnee.
David served in the United States Army as a young man. Throughout his life, he remained deeply patriotic, proudly supported the...
Darrell Keith Jones
Sep 9, 2026
Darrell Keith Jones was born July 18, 1972 to the late Alfred Lee Jones and Ozella Bradley Jones in Little Rock, Arkansas. He departed this life on Wednesday, September 9, 2026 at Advent Hospital in Overland Park, Kansas.
Darrell graduated from Shawnee Mission West High School in Overland Park, Kansas. He continued his higher education at KU and Johnson County Community...
Arlene Swanson
Sep 8, 2026
Arlene W. Swanson, of Johnson County, Kansas, passed away peacefully on September 8, 2026, at the age of 98. Born on June 22, 1928, in Renville County, Minnesota, Arlene lived a full and vibrant life, leaving behind a legacy of love, friendship, and cherished memories.
Arlene was preceded in death by her beloved parents, Lynn and Josephine Wulkan; her sister, Gene;...
Sally Mae West
Sep 8, 2026
On September 8, 2026, at the Ted Hersey Home in Leawood, Kansas, our Lord Jesus opened His arms and welcomed home our beloved mother, Sally Mae West. In her final moments, her daughters were by her side, and she was surrounded by love. As a true believer in Christ, we find comfort in knowing that she is now with Him....
Jon Oswald
Sep 7, 2026
With joyful hope in the resurrection, the family of Jon Douglas Oswald, age 76, announces that he was welcomed into his heavenly home by our Lord early Monday morning, September 7, 2026 after a courageous battle with pulmonary fibrosis.
Jon was born on January 17, 1950, in Geneva, Nebraska, to Simon and Irene (Kuhns) Oswald. After graduating from Shickley High School...
Joan Edna Pils
Sep 7, 2026
Joan Edna Pils passed away Sept. 7, 2026. She was born on January 24, 1937 to Adolph J. Rahm and Margaret Dudenhoeffer Rahm. She married her high school sweetheart, Edward Pils, in 1957 and had six sons, She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Pils, and three of her sons, Kevin, Neil, and Luke Pils; brother, Neil Rahm...
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