Obituaries
Local Obituaries for families in Shawnee, Kansas and surrounding communities of Johnson County, Shawnee Mission, and the greater Kansas City area.
Kenneth Lee Meyer
Jun 1, 2026
Kenneth Lee Meyer passed away on June 1, 2026, at the age of 90 and on the 57th anniversary of his marriage to Phyllis.
Ken was born February 21, 1936, in Kansas City, Kansas to Fred and Palene Meyer and was the oldest of three boys. He graduated from Shawnee Mission High School (now Shawnee Mission North) in 1954. He briefly...
John Andrew Orser “Poppy John”
May 30, 2026
John Andrew Orser “Poppy John” was born June 14, 1938 in Kansas City, Missouri to Loren and Iona. He passed away on May 30, 2026 after a brief battle with leukemia. He attended Merriam Grade School and Shawnee Mission High School. John also served his country in the United States Navy for three years, before embarking on his romantic adventure...
Jack Caspar Wagner
May 29, 2026
Jack Wagner was born on February 20, 1999, to Jennie and Kurt Wagner. From the moment he arrived, with a full head of hair and an infectious smile, Jack brought joy to everyone around him. At 19 months old, he proudly became a big brother to Ethan, and seven years later welcomed Gabe into the family as well.
Growing up, Jack...
Charles Herman Burris
May 29, 2026
Charles Herman Burris, 91, of Lenexa, KS, died May 29, 2026, at home.
Charles, known to all as Chuck, was born on January 18, 1935, in Kansas City, Kansas. His stories of growing up in the Armourdale district of KCK sounded very much like an episode of the “Little Rascals”. Chuck graduated from Argentine High School, where he met the love...
Sarah Jean B. Swanson
May 20, 2026
Sarah Jean B. Swanson of Shawnee, KS, died quietly Wednesday, May 20, 2026 in Overland Park, KS, under hospice care. Jean was born in Washington, DC, on October 11, 1937, the daughter of Harold Stephen and Ruth Dolores Blackman.
Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Wednesday, May 27, at the Hickory Hills Ward of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day...
Irene Morris Ross
May 19, 2026
Irene Morris Ross, 88, Shawnee, Kansas passed away Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at Brookdale Shawnee. A celebration of life will be 1:00 pm, Sunday, June 7 at the Amos Family Funeral Home. Cremation
Joan Lois Wilson
May 18, 2026
Joan Lois Wilson, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away peacefully on May 18, 2026, at the age of 88, in Shawnee, Kansas. Born on February 5, 1938, in Kansas City, Kansas, she lived a full and vibrant life filled with love, laughter, and cherished memories.Joan's career began as a switchboard operator, where she honed her skills...
Anita Marie McDermed
May 16, 2026
Marie McDermed passed away on May 16, 2026, at Claridge Court in Prairie Village, Kansas. She was born to Al and Juanita Meyer on August 3, 1939, in Kansas City, Missouri.Marie grew up in Fairway, Kansas. She graduated from Shawnee Mission High School (she always said the "original" Shawnee Mission High School, not Shawnee Mission North) and Emporia State College.Shortly...
Naol Gemeda
May 15, 2026
Naol Gemeda, born on January 13, 1995, in Ethiopia, passed away tragically on May 15, 2026, in America at the age of 31.
His life was unexpectedly cut short due to a car accident.
Despite the brevity of his years, Naol will be remembered for his quiet presence and the impact he made on those who knew him. Though his professional experiences...
Connie Sue Nord
May 15, 2026
Connie Sue Nord, born on May 19, 1942, in Jefferson County, Iowa, passed away peacefully on May 15, 2026, in Overland Park, Kansas, just four days shy of her 84th birthday.
Connie was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend who dedicated her life to serving her faith and her beloved church community. As a pastor's wife, she supported her...
Mitchell Alexander Jinks
May 12, 2026
In loving memory of Mitchell Alexander Jinks, affectionately known as Mitch, taken from us too soon on May 12, 2026, at the youthful age of 31. Born on October 8, 1994, in Overland Park, Kansas, Mitch’s journey began and ended in his beloved hometown—a place he loved almost as much as his computer.
Mitch was a man of many talents, though...
Dorothy Ann Beletsky
May 11, 2026
Dorothy was united in marriage to Ronald J. Beletsky on February 6, 1954, at Mooney Creek Corpus Christi Catholic Church. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Ronald, on March 23, 1991; her parents, Albert and Lucy Noll; her sister, Lucille Noll; and her brothers, Richard, Robert, Joseph, Lloyd, and Leonard.
She is survived by her son, Bernard J....
Betty Lou Gott
May 11, 2026
Betty Lou Diel Gott was born on July 29, 1927, in Eskridge, KS. She graduated from Highland Park High School in Topeka KS. While attending school, she was encouraged by her future father-in-law, an employee at the school, to correspond with his son, Robert Dean Gott who was serving in the navy during World War II. Betty and Robert married...
Kimberly Sue Koonse
May 10, 2026
Kimberly Sue Koonse, born on October 9, 1966, in Kansas City, Kansas, passed away peacefully from natural causes on May 10, 2026, in Merriam, Kansas, at the age of 59.
Kimberly graduated from Turner High School and furthered her education at Emporia State University. She dedicated her professional life to the field of business analysis, where she made significant contributions over...
Eleanor Kalin
May 8, 2026
Eleanor Jean Mears Kalin, an extraordinarily creative homemaker and community member, passed away peacefully on May 8, 2026, in Shawnee, Kansas, of complications of metastatic breast cancer. Born on June 9, 1938, in DeKalb, Missouri, she lived a life full of love, service, and dedication to her family and friends, reaching the age of 87.
Eleanor was preceded in death by...
James Alton Spruell
May 8, 2026
James Alton Spruell, “Jim”, passed away peacefully on May 8th, 2026.
Jim was born in Texas on January 12, 1953.
Jim spent his youth in West Texas as an avid swimmer, both competing and working as a lifeguard. Outside of swimming, he spent his life in the constant pursuit of knowledge. He graduated from high school at the age of 16, then...
Barbara Ann Chapman
May 7, 2026
Barbara Chapman, 77, passed May 7, 2026, after a protracted battle with Alzheimer’s disease. The second child of Edman and Betty (Boehm) Chapman, she grew up in Mission, Kansas; attended the University of Kansas and graduated with a teaching certificate in elementary education.
Barb, as she was known to her three siblings and friends, worked in a variety of jobs before...
Frank A. Love
May 5, 2026
Frank A. Love II, aged 88, passed away peacefully from natural causes on May 5, 2026, in Mission, Kansas. He was born on December 10, 1937, in Knoxville, Tennessee, to the late Frank Love Sr. and Jennie Sisson Love.
Frank was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend who dedicated his life to his country, family, faith, and passions. He...
Zachary Brockman
May 4, 2026
Zach was born on August 10, 1983, in Sedalia, Missouri. He spent his childhood in various small towns across mid-Missouri before relocating to Kansas City in fifth grade — a move that would ultimately shape the rest of his life. In high school band camp, he met Michelle, with whom he would later build a life and family.
He graduated from...
Timothy Joseph Bruggeman
May 4, 2026
Timothy Joseph Bruggeman, affectionately known as Tim, passed away on May 4, 2026, in Shawnee, Kansas, at the age of 65. Born in Omaha, Nebraska, on October 7, 1960, Tim lived a life marked by dedication, passion, and an unwavering love for his family and interests.
Tim was a devoted husband to his beloved wife, Elizabeth "BJ" Trometer, and a cherished...
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