Obituaries
Local Obituaries for families in Shawnee, Kansas and surrounding communities of Johnson County, Shawnee Mission, and the greater Kansas City area.
James "Matt" Everard
Jul 22, 2026
James M. “Matt” Everard, born October 23, 1956, in Kansas City, Missouri, passed away peacefully on July 22, 2026, in Shawnee, Kansas, at the age of 69.
Matt devoted many years of his life to the hospitality industry, where he was known for his warm demeanor and dedication to service. Outside of his professional life, Matt was an avid reader with...
Bishop McClain Jones
Jul 21, 2026
Baby Bishop entered the hearts of his family long before they had the privilege of meeting him. Though his life was brief, it was filled with more love than many experience in a lifetime.
Bishop was the cherished son of Jordan and Javonte, a beloved grandson, nephew, cousin, brother, and treasured member of a family who dreamed of the adventures, laughter,...
Darri L Ussery
Jul 20, 2026
Darri Lee Ussery, 80, of Shawnee, KS passed away on July 20, 2026 at Shawnee Mission Advent Health, surrounded by family. She left behind a legacy of love, kindness, and unwavering faith.
Darri was born June 21,1946 in Olathe, KS, the daughter of Harold Conrad and Sarah Jane Widmer. Darri graduated from Shawnee Mission North in 1964. She started her career...
William Harold DeBord
Jul 19, 2026
William “Harold” DeBord, 85, of Shawnee, Kansas, passed away peacefully on July 19, 2026. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend.
Harold was born in Saltville, Virginia, on January 11, 1941, to the late Thomas Ray DeBord and Dosky Ruth Allison Deem. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved wife of...
Ronald Bratton
Jul 18, 2026
Ronald Dean Bratton, known to all as Ron, passed away on July 18, 2026 at the age of 71. Born on December 15, 1954 in KC but spent his life in Shawnee, KS, the city he loved.
Ron was the proud owner of Bratton Bros Contracting Inc., where he built and repaired more than just buildings-he built a legacy. When Ron...
Julius “Tutor” Verstraete
Jul 17, 2026
Julius “Tutor” Verstraete, 99, of Shawnee, Kansas, passed away peacefully on July 17, 2026, just two weeks shy of his 100th birthday.
Julius was born on August 1, 1926, in Lenexa, Kansas, to Julius and Louise Verstraete.
On October 4, 1949, Julius married the love of his life, Lorene DeWitte. They later partnered with Lorene’s father, Alois DeWitte, on the family farm....
Dawn Vinson
Jul 17, 2026
Dawn L. Vinson, a cherished mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on July 17, 2026, in Liberty, Missouri, at the age of 64. Born on August 30, 1961, in Kansas City, Missouri, she brought warmth and joy to all who knew her.
Dawn dedicated much of her life to serving others as a devoted nurse, from which she retired after...
Delona Deane Gorrell Potter
Jul 16, 2026
Delona Deane (Gorrell) Potter, age 65, of Lenexa, Kansas, passed away peacefully on July 16, 2026. Born on October 20, 1960, in Sedalia, Missouri, Delona's life was a testament to love, dedication, and the profound impact one person can have on countless lives.
A proud graduate of Sedalia Smith-Cotton High School in 1979, Delona earned varsity letters in volleyball and basketball....
Harold "Kelly" Stark
Jul 16, 2026
With heavy hearts, we announce the peaceful passing of Harold “Kelly” Stark, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, who left this world on July 16, 2026, at the age of 85. Born on October 12, 1940, in Holden, Missouri, Kelly lived a life overflowing with love, dedication, and service until his last breath, when he was surrounded by his...
Mitzi "Dee" Pflumm
Jul 15, 2026
Mitzi Dee Pflumm, loving known as Dee, passed away on July 15, 2026 surrounded by her loved ones.
Dee Pflumm arrived on February 12, 1932, in the middle of the Depression, to parents who had little money but never let it show. Her father, Alfred Maxwell Meyers, was a structural steel draftsman whose work carried the family from Shawnee to Salt...
Larry Zimmer
Jul 13, 2026
Larry S. Zimmer passed away peacefully at home on July 13, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family and comforted by the presence of his beloved wife, Kathryn M. Zimmer.
Born in Mystic, Iowa, Larry lived a life defined by service, curiosity, generosity, and devotion to family. He proudly served his country as a member of the United States Air...
Henry "Rick" Richmond Miller Jr.
Jul 12, 2026
Henry "Rick" Richmond Miller Jr., 79, passed away in Leawood, Kansas, on the twelfth day of July, 2026. He was born April 12, 1947, in St. Louis, Missouri, to his parents, Henry Richmond Miller and Mary K. Miller.
As the first child in this Miller household, Rick became a leader for his sister, Cathy, and brother, Jim, whose births followed his....
Wendy June Jacobs
Jul 11, 2026
Wendy June Jacobs, 76, Mission, Kansas, passed away on July 11, 2026. A private memorial service is planned.
Wendy was born January 27, 1950, in White Plains, NY. She spent her formative years in the 1960s growing up in St. Joseph, MI, graduating from St. Joe High School in 1968. The “Summer of Love” (1969) followed shortly and it was this...
Greg Moats
Jul 10, 2026
Gregory “Greg” Thomas Moats, age 73, was called home by Our Heavenly Father on July 10, 2026, in Laramie, Wyoming. Born on September 21, 1952, in Waterloo, Iowa, Greg lived a life where his faith, his love of family, and his call to serve others guided him.
One of Greg’s most beloved roles was his service as a Marine. He proudly...
Jeannine Louise Franken
Jul 10, 2026
Jeannine Louise Franken, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on July 10, 2026, surrounded by her family while at AdventHealth Shawnee Mission. Born on September 7, 1949, in Iola, KS, she was 76.
A dedicated hairstylist for over four decades, Jeannine found true joy in her work. Her clients were more than just patrons; they became cherished...
Susan G. Hetherington
Jul 10, 2026
Susan Gay Hetherington, born on April 30, 1945, in Topeka, Kansas, passed away peacefully from natural causes on July 10, 2026, in Overland Park, Kansas, surrounded by her family. She was 81 years old.
Susan grew up in Topeka, KS and attended Topeka High School, where she was involved in theater and was on the Drill Team. During her childhood, she...
Benton Joseph Brown
Jul 9, 2026
Benton Joseph (B.J.) Brown, 93, Shawnee, KS, passed on in the early morning of July 9, 2026. Benny was born on July 1, 1933 to Albert and Helen (Hyatt) Brown in Atlantic, IA. He was a lifelong resident of Kansas, living in Shawnee, De Soto and Linwood. Benny first married Joyce Shirley with whom he had a son, (Roy Brown,...
Lorri Anne Stanislav
Jul 8, 2026
The world became less bright on July 8, 2026, when Lorri Anne Stanislav passed away. The colors seem a little muted now. Her shining light lives on in the countless hearts she touched and the joy she gave so freely will ripple through generations.
Lorri was born October 28, 1957, in Sacramento, California. Her parents Steven and Ellie Wedemeier moved to...
Brody J. Schleuger
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 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 to others his...
Tanya LaRae Miller
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...
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