Jul 9, 2026

Jul 8, 2026

Brody Jackson Schleuger, age 17, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday July 8, 2026 in his hometown of Kansas City, Missouri. He was born on August 20, 2008 to Sarah Overbaugh and Todd Schleuger, and from a young age, Brody always demonstrated an adventurous spirit and a big heart. Brody was a student at Staley High School and enjoyed activities similar...

Jul 6, 2026

Tanya LaRae Miller (née Depew), 57, of Lenexa, Kansas, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 6, 2026.

Born on January 19, 1969, in Wichita, Kansas, Tanya was the cherished daughter of Larry A. Depew and Ruth E. Depew. She lived a life defined by faith, compassion, generosity, and a remarkable ability to make everyone around her feel loved and valued.

Tanya earned...

Jul 6, 2026

With profound sadness and immense gratitude for a life rich in love, family, and adventure, we announce the passing of Vaid Danushkodi, who passed away peacefully on July 6, 2026, at the age of 60.

Vaid was born on November 3, 1965, in Trichy (Tiruchirappalli), Tamil Nadu, India, to Vaiyapuri and Rajamani Danushkodi. At the age of four, he immigrated to...

Jul 4, 2026

Gail Prieb, 90, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 4, 2026.

A visitation will be held from 9:30-10:30am on Saturday, July 11, 2026, with a funeral service at 10:30am, both at Amos Family Funeral Home in Shawnee, Kansas. She will be laid to rest at Shawnee Mission Memory Gardens in Shawnee, KS.

Gail was born on June 18, 1936, in Worthington, Minnesota,...

Jul 4, 2026

Pamela Ann (Sitzman) Ketchem, 66, passed away peacefully on July 4, 2026 after a year-long battle with pancreatic cancer. She was at her home in Shawnee, Kansas, surrounded by her family. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her for her kindness, faith, and the generosity she showed to everyone she met.

Pam was born on March 7, 1960...

Jul 3, 2026

George Mallory, Jr, born July 17, 1942 in Dayton, Ohio …precisely six minutes before his younger brother Steve …… passed away July 3, 2026. 

The perpetual story teller George spent his last few days sharing stories and memories with family and friends for one last time. The Mallory family moved a few times before settling in Merriam, Kansas

in 1949. He attended...

Jun 30, 2026

Gordon Lee Harkness, 94, passed away peacefully on June 30, 2026. He was born on August 21, 1931, in Kansas City, Missouri to Ray and Margaret Harkness.

Gordon graduated from Argentine High School in 1949. In the fall of 1950, he began attending the University of Kansas City for two years, as well as working for the Santa Fe Railroad. In...

Jun 28, 2026

Suzan Marie Klassen, born on February 15, 1954, in Halstead, Kansas, passed away peacefully on June 28, 2026, in Merriam, Kansas, at the age of 72.

Suzan was a devoted homemaker who cherished spending time with her family and found immense joy in reading, writing, and basking in the beauty of nature and all of God's creation. Her life's journey was...

Jun 28, 2026

Douglas Ahrens, 97, a beloved husband, father and grandfather passed away peacefully on June 28, 2026 surrounded by his family. Doug was born on April 17,1929 to Walter A M Ahrens and Marjorie Faller Ahrens in Fort Scott, Kansas.

Doug graduated from Fulton High School (KS) in 1947 and then went to work at Katz Drug Store before being drafted into...

Jun 27, 2026

James G. DeMunck, a kind and gentle man, went to his Lord and Savior on June 27, 2026, one month shy of his 90th birthday. Jim lived a long, full life, and even as his health declined, he reached out to hold doors open and shake hands with strangers.

Jim had many accomplishments in his life. He had a creative mind,...

Jun 27, 2026

David Ray Preston, 69, of Independence, Missouri, passed away peacefully on June 27, 2026.

David was born on February 22, 1957, in Maryland to Robert John Preston and Jacquelyn Heath Preston. He built a successful career in computer programming and information technology, where he was respected for his knowledge and problem-solving abilities. For a time, he worked at Vintage Stock, a...

Jun 26, 2026

Jean Fuller Sears, 90, of Lenexa KS, passed away June 26, 2026 at her home in Lakeview Village Senior Living Community.

Jean was born in 1935 to Merrick and Louise Fuller of Tenafly, NJ. She graduated from Tenafly High School and then earned a diploma from the prestigious Katherine Gibbs Secretarial School in New York City. Soon after earning that degree,...

Jun 20, 2026

Bruce N. Humphreys, a devoted family man and cherished member of the community, passed away peacefully from natural causes on June 20, 2026, in Lenexa, Kansas. Born on February 8, 1938, in Muskegon, Michigan, Bruce lived a full and vibrant life of 88 years, marked by service, dedication, and passion.

Bruce proudly served his country as a member of the United...

Jun 19, 2026

Larry Campbell made his grand entrance into the world on August 18, 1946, in Sabetha, Kansas, and left us on June 19, 2026, in Overland Park, Kansas. At 79 years young, he left behind a legacy of laughter and love that will echo through the ages.

Throughout his life, Larry displayed a strong work ethic, having honed his skills as a...

Jun 19, 2026

Franz Scholz, 96, of Shawnee, Kansas passed away June 19, 2026.

Franz was born on November 30, 1929, in Schweinsdorf, Germany, to Marie and Franz Johann Scholz. Franz learned to be a baker by trade and worked in the neighboring town of Neustadt. In his teenage years, he was forced to leave his home due to the Russian invasion during World...

Jun 17, 2026

Rachael "Rae", beloved mother, daughter, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on June 17, 2026, in Lenexa, Kansas, at the age of 45. Born on April 9, 1981, in Wichita, Kansas, Rae was known for her witty personality, and love for her family and students. Whether through laughter, conversation, or a perfectly timed joke, Rae brought warmth and authenticity to...

Jun 16, 2026

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Steven "Steve" W. Morton, who left us on June 16, 2026, at the age of 69. Steve passed away peacefully at Overland Park Regional Hospital, surrounded by his beloved family.

Born on August 2, 1956, in Kansas City, Kansas, Steve was dedicated and hardworking throughout his life. He built a...

Jun 14, 2026

William “Will” Richard Fischer, age 23, of De Soto, KS, formerly of Sioux Falls, SD, died in a tragic airplane crash along with eleven other souls on Sunday, June 14, 2026 in Butler, MO. There will be two funeral services with one held in Shawnee, KS and the other in Sioux Falls, SD. A remembrance of Will’s life will be...

Jun 14, 2026

Bill J. Smith, age 99, passed away June 14, 2026. He was born to Bartlett and Velma Smith on July 16, 1926, in Corsicana, TX. Bill graduated from San Jacinto High School in Houston. He was a veteran of WW II, serving in the U.S. Navy. Bill received a B.A. Degree from Howard Payne University and a Master of Divinity...