Obituaries
Local Obituaries for families in Shawnee, Kansas and surrounding communities of Johnson County, Shawnee Mission, and the greater Kansas City area.
Dr. Lenys Nereida Lopez Gutierrez
Feb 16, 2026
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Lenys Nereida Lopez Gutierrez, who left us peacefully on February 16, surrounded by love with her family at her side at AdventHealth Hospital in Overland Park, Kansas, after a long illness.
Lenys was born on January 13, 1958, in Punta Cardón, Venezuela, to the late Antonio and Maria (Gutierrez) Lopez. She completed her...
Sharon Nickerson
Feb 16, 2026
Sharon Nickerson, beloved mother, grandmother, and sister, passed away on February 16, 2026, in Overland Park, KS, at the age of 78. Born on February 8, 1948, in Minneapolis, MN, Sharon led a life filled with love, creativity, and commitment to family.
Sharon was a devoted mother to her three children, Kristin, Jamie, and Jeff. She created a warm, loving home...
Stephen (Steve) Harold Klein
Feb 15, 2026
Stephen (Steve) Harold Klein passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, February 15, 2026, in Louisburg, Kansas at the age of 55. Born January 18, 1971, in Wichita, Kansas, he lived a life shaped by service, curiosity, and a genuine reverence for both people and animals.
Steve spent decades in service to the mission and animals of the Cedar Cove Feline Conservation and...
Richard Bentley Mettee
Feb 14, 2026
RICHARD B. METTEE, born April 16, 1932, at Bethany Hospital in Kansas City Kansas. Richard grew up in Lenexa and Shawnee, Kansas, attending Shawnee Grade School and Shawnee Mission (North) High School. He talked of early memories playing basketball games against Prairie School and caddying at Indian Hills Country Club. As a child, he spent many memorable days with his...
Susan Gayle Malone
Feb 13, 2026
Susan Gayle Malone (73) went to be home with the Lord early Friday morning, February 13. She peacefully passed surrounded by loved ones in the Intensive Care Unit at St. Lukes South in Overland Park, KS after a battle spanning decades of Heart Disease and a myriad of other health concerns. She fought bravely all the way to the end...
Elaine Wray
Feb 12, 2026
Elaine F. (Stiner) Wray, 91, of Prairie Village, KS, passed away on Feb. 12, 2026. Born on Sept. 25, 1934, in Kansas City, MO, Elaine lived a life full of love and dedication to her family.
Elaine had many fond memories of growing up near downtown Kansas City. She graduated from Shawnee Mission High School in 1952. Elaine's early years were...
Jose Juan Franco
Feb 12, 2026
Con profunda tristeza anunciamos el fallecimiento de José Juan Franco Gonzales, quien nos dejó el 12 de febrero de 2026 a la edad de 54 años.
José fue un padre devoto, esposo amoroso, abuelo entrañable y amigo leal. Nació el 12 de julio de 1971 en Piraera, Lempira, Honduras, hijo de Lucio Franco y Aurelia Gonzales. Desde temprana edad demostró la...
Maria Thelma Mott
Feb 10, 2026
Maria Thelma Mott passed away Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at the AdventHealth Lenexa City Center, Lenexa, KS.
Maria was born September 22, 1957 in the Philippines Islands. She left the Philippines at a very young age and eventually made her way to the United States. In a span of four decades she raised two children while working various jobs and, during...
Leo DeSpain
Feb 8, 2026
Leo DeSpain, born on April 15, 1939, in Rocky Comfort, Missouri, passed away peacefully in his home at Lake Quivira, Kansas, on February 8, 2026, at the age of 86, after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.
Leo was a calm, steady man who lived a life full of love, service, and adventure. His journey began humbly in Rocky Comfort, but...
Owen Francis Michael Donohoe
Feb 8, 2026
Owen Francis Michael Donohoe, age 80, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 8, 2026, surrounded by his family in his final days.
Owen was born in O’Neill, Nebraska, on February 13, 1945, to Clarence and Lois (Sullivan) Donohoe.
He was raised on the family farm north of O’Neill with his parents, four brothers, and five sisters. When Owen was 10 years old,...
Marsha Ann Good
Feb 6, 2026
Marsha Ann Good, age 72, of Centerview, Missouri, passed away on Friday, February 6, 2026, after a courageous battle with cancer. She is now at home with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
Marsha was born on November 20, 1953, in Kansas City, MO, the daughter of Marcus and Marilyn Scherer. She was a 1972 graduate of College High School in...
Traci Thelen
Feb 5, 2026
Traci L. Thelen, affectionately known as 'Trace', was born on September 23, 1967, in Garnett, Kansas. At the age of 58, she unfortunately passed on February 5, 2026, at St. Luke's in Kansas City, Missouri, after an unexpected, sudden cardiac arrest.
Traci was known for her incredible ability to light up a room with her infectious smile and positive energy. A...
Rose Ann Kokoruda
Feb 5, 2026
Rose Ann Kokoruda, 96, of Roeland Park, KS passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 5th, 2026 at Trustwell Living, Mission, Kansas. Rose Ann was the third child of Joseph and Caroline (Whipple) Maskill, born on October 2, 1929 in Kansas City, Missouri. Rose was proceeded in death by her loving husband, Michael J Kokoruda, Jr on December 4th, 1985. Her...
Carolyn Jean Heckman Teel
Feb 2, 2026
Carolyn Jean Heckman Teel, 86, of Merriam, Kansas, died on Feb. 2, 2026. Memorial services will be held at Amos Funeral Home, 10901 Johnson Drive, Shawnee, on Friday, February 13th at 11 a.m. A reception will immediately follow. In addition, there will be a 2 p.m. graveside service at Antioch Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to...
Catherine Emma Hashman
Feb 2, 2026
Catherine E. Hashman
June 21, 1930 – February 2, 2026
Catherine “Kate” E. Hashman, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and faithful servant of God, was born on June 21, 1930. She lived a long life devoted to her family and faith.
Kate was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Hashman; her daughter, Karen; her parents, Charles and Mary Neff; her brothers, Charles and...
Jack Craig Boyle
Jan 31, 2026
Jack grew up in Hastings, Nebraska. In 1970, Jack graduated from CNTC and wanted to chart his own course in Albuquerque NM. He asked his then girlfriend Penny Nelson if she would like to accompany him and start their adventure together. They were married in Albuquerque in 1974. From 1970 to 1990 Jack was a draftsman employed by various architects,...
Don A Gomez
Jan 29, 2026
Don A. Gomez, also known as “Dad” and “Grandpa”, passed away peacefully at his home in Lenexa, Kansas on January 29, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. At the age of 79, he has returned home to God and reunited with his beloved daughter.
Born on April 8, 1946 in Kansas City, Missouri, Don was the cherished son of Phillip and...
Hunter Rhiner
Jan 28, 2026
Hunter V. Rhiner, passed away peacefully at home in Appleton, WI on Wednesday January 28, 2026. Born on January 16, 1949, in Kansas City, KS to Lynn A. and Alice B. Rhiner. He was a devoted husband, father and friend.
Hunter graduated from Shawnee Mission North High School, Shawnee, KS and was a proud veteran of the U.S. Navy. During his...
Patricia Lee Keaton
Jan 28, 2026
Patricia Lee Keaton, a much-beloved wife, mom, grandma, and friend, departed this world on January 28, 2026, at the age of 75, after a lengthy illness.
Patty was born in Kansas City, Mo., in 1950, and loved telling tales of her childhood home on Blue River Road that only had an outhouse for a bathroom.
For the last 49 years, she lived...
Muriel Kay Greenawalt
Jan 27, 2026
Muriel Kay Greenawalt, lovingly known as Kay, passed away on January 27, 2026, at the age of 88.
Kay was known for her quick wit, lively spirit, and forthright nature. She was a true people person who loved conversation, traveling, and connecting with others wherever she went. Her faith was central to her life—she was a devoted churchgoer, a generous supporter...
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