Richard Kenneth Rieder passed away peacefully on June 28, 2025 at the age of 97. Please check back soon for a full obituary.
A visitation will be held on Thursday, July 10th, 2025 from 6:00 to 8:00pm at the Amos Family Funeral Home in Shawnee, KS. Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Friday, July 11th at 9:30am at Divine...
Norma Harter, age 97, was raised in Kansas City, Kansas. She was preceded in death by her parents, Irene Nease Rose and Ernest B. Rose; her sister, Betty Helton; and nephew, Howard Mullens.
Norma attended elementary school and graduated from high school in Kansas City, Kansas. After graduation, she began working in the administrative department at Colgate-Palmolive, where she handled inventory...
Dorothy May McMullen passed away on June 25, 2025 at the age of 93. Please check back soon for a full obituary.
Services will take place on Monday, July 7th, 2025 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Shawnee, Kansas. A rosary will be prayed at 9:30am, with visitation following until 11:00am. Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 11:00am. Dorothy will...
Connie Acheson was born on June 19,1941 in Syracuse, NY to her wonderful parents, Harry and Harvene Miller. She peacefully passed on June 24, 2025 leaving behind her dear husband Dave Acheson (Overland Park, KS) of 62 years, her son John Acheson and wife Stephanie (Shawnee, KS) and their daughter Addison (Shawnee, KS), and her son Jeff Acheson and wife...
It is with profound sorrow and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Balvantbhai Sitarambhai Desai, affectionately known as Kaku, of Independence, Missouri, originally from Madhi, India. He peacefully departed this life on June 24, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of love, humility, and unwavering devotion to family.
Kaku lived a life rooted in compassion, service, and quiet...
Mary Ann Campbell, 84, Shawnee, KS passed away peacefully at home on June 24, 2025. There will be no visitation at this time, the family will hold a celebration of life in the future.
Mary Ann was born July 16, 1940 in Lenexa, KS to Remi and Mary DeGrande. She graduated from St. Joseph High School in Shawnee, KS.
Mary Ann was...
Colleen "Coco" Keagy, born June 20, 1958, in Roaring Spring, Pennsylvania, decided it was time for the ultimate adventure as she peacefully exited this world on June 23, 2025, in Lenexa, Kansas, at the age of 67.
Colleen was a mental health advocate of the finest order, championing awareness with her usual flair and a sprinkle of humor that could brighten...
Timothy Brian Steele, affectionately known as Tim, passed away peacefully from natural causes on June 21, 2025, in Merriam, Kansas. He was born on March 21, 1959, in Hartford, Connecticut, and lived a life full of kindness and compassion, reaching the age of 66.
Tim was a man of many talents and interests. His career spanned several fields, including his time...
Frederick “Fred” W. Raybourn, age 85, passed away peacefully on June 20, 2025, after a courageous battle with kidney disease. Born on March 8, 1940, in Appleton City, Missouri, Fred grew up on a farm with his five brothers and sisters.
Fred proudly served in the United States Marine Corps, an experience that shaped his steadfast character and deepened his commitment...
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Kay C. (Kreeck) Carter, 90, of Kansas City, Kansas, who peacefully departed this life on the afternoon of Friday, June 20, 2025, at her home, surrounded by her beloved family.
Kay was born on March 23, 1935, in Eldorado, Kansas, to Neil and Zelda (Johnson) Kreeck. She met and married...
Jeanne Bakely, 95, died peacefully June 20, 2025.
She was born Jeanne Carolyn Flagg August 10, 1929 in Westville New Jersey, the daughter of William and Carolyn (Messick) Flagg.
She was predeceased by her beloved husband of 66 years, Rev. Donald C Bakely, her sons Stephen and Matthew, and two sisters and two brothers.
She is survived by five children, Paul, Claudia, Peter...
Janice Yvonne Jones, 86, died June 19, 2025 in Kansas City, Kansas. She was born in Avon, South Dakota to Bertha Frederick and Edwin Beck on July 3, 1938, and grew up on the farm. She had grit and tenacity and believed anything could be accomplished with elbow grease and determination. She graduated from Delmont High School as a state...
Ralph Eugene Brightwell, born on November 8, 1935, in Kansas City, Kansas, passed away peacefully on June 10, 2025, surrounded by family.
Ralph was a man of many talents and even more interests. He spent his career shaping young minds as a high school teacher, coach, and guidance counselor. If you were lucky enough to be his student, you knew that...
Guiseppe “Joe” Antonio Betta, 87, of Shawnee, Kansas passed away on June 10, 2025 at Overland Park Regional Medical Center. Born January 17, 1938 in Johnstown, PA to the late Mario and Santina (Pincheri) Betta of Quecreek, PA. He is preceded in death by his two brothers, Giuseppe and Mario; and three sisters, Lydia Peiffer, Inez Pero, and Alice Bowers....
John C. Lutz, 55, of Shawnee, Kansas, passed away on June 9, 2025. He was born on April 17, 1970, in Kansas City, Missouri.
John worked as a master plumber, where he took pride in his work and helped countless people over the years. He was known for being skillful, hardworking, and always willing to lend a hand.
He enjoyed all things...
Wayne E. Barnhart February 27, 1946 - June 8, 2025Roeland Park, Kansas - Wayne E. Barnhart, age 79, of Roeland Park, Kansas, passed away peacefully at his home on June 8, 2025, surrounded by family.
Wayne was born on February 27, 1946, in Ottawa, Kansas to Everett and Mary Barnhart and attended Seaman High School in Topeka, Kansas. Wayne spent his...
Marian K. Smith, 88, of Lenexa, Kansas, passed away peacefully on June 8, 2025. She was born on March 7, 1937, in Sioux City, Iowa, to Floyd and Marian Kruse. She married her high school sweetheart, Charles W. Smith on June 6, 1959.
Marian is survived by her children, Allison (Gary) Ewing of Lenexa, KS, Sarah Jensen of Rochester, IL, Greg...
Kyle Richard Oddo, born on August 25, 1983, in Mission, Kansas, went to be with the Lord on June 8, 2025, at the age of 41. He left this world peacefully at his home in Overland Park, Kansas, leaving behind a legacy of laughter, love, and an impressive ability to strike up a conversation with just about anyone.
A graduate of...
Douglas Alan Stine, known as ‘Doug’, was born on November 7th, 1968, in Kansas City to Dick and Kathy Stine. He passed away at KC Hospice House on June 6th 2025 after a long battle with cancer. He spent most of his time during his illness with his parents under their care. Doug attended Santa Fe Trail Elementary School, Milburn...
Rosalind Irene Townsend, affectionately known as Rose, decided that the adventure called life was ready for a comedic curtain call on June 6, 2025, in Overland Park, KS. Born on July 19, 1943, in Bonner Springs, KS, she graced this world with her infectious laughter for a vibrant 81 years.
Preceded in departure by her father, Claude Miller; mother, Lena Laws;...