Obituaries
Local Obituaries for families in Shawnee, Kansas and surrounding communities of Johnson County, Shawnee Mission, and the greater Kansas City area.
John Marr Patterson, Jr.
Sep 3, 2025
John (“Jack”) Marr Patterson, Jr. of Overland Park passed away peacefully on September 3, 2025.
He is survived in death by the love of his life and wife of 66 years, Donna, his sister, Carole Veit (Ron), his three sons, John Patterson (Jen), Michael Patterson (Kelley), and Jeffrey Patterson, grandchildren, Ian Patterson (Lacy), Ali Thole (Greg), Samantha Patterson, Sophia Patterson, and...
William "Bill" L. Zimmerman
Sep 3, 2025
It is with heavy hearts and grateful remembrance that we announce the passing of Bill Zimmerman, beloved husband, father, and friend, who left this world on September 3, 2025, in Kansas City, at the age of 95.
Born July 7, 1930, in Groveport, Ohio, Bill’s life was shaped by the enduring values of kindness, generosity, and a steadfast devotion to family...
Cedric Williams
Sep 1, 2025
Cedric "Ced" Lamont Williams, beloved husband, father, son, brother, cousin and friend, passed away peacefully from natural causes on September 1, 2025, in Kansas City at the age of 51. Born on June 28, 1974, in Portales, New Mexico, Cedric lived a life filled with love, laughter, and dedication.
Ced's journey through life was marked by his passion for railroading, inspired...
Martha Lucille Graham
Aug 31, 2025
Martha Lucille Graham, age 71, of Mission, Kansas passed away Sunday August 31st in Mission, Kansas. Martha passed away at home with only her two daughters Lisa and Amber along with her youngest grandson Dakota in attendance holding her hand and telling her she was a strong fighter who was loved.
Martha was born September 12, 1953 in Kansas City Missouri...
Bette E. Meek
Aug 29, 2025
Bette Ewing Meek, a beloved wife, mother, and cherished member of her community, passed away peacefully on August 29, 2025, in Overland Park, Kansas, at the age of 94. Born on May 5, 1931, in Hiawatha, Kansas, Bette lived a life marked by devotion to her family and community.
Throughout her life, Bette was a dedicated wife and mother. She supported...
Jim Maddux
Aug 29, 2025
Jim Maddux, 76, of Mission, KS, passed away on August 29th, 2025. He was born on November 7, 1948 in Kansas City, MO to James and Viola Maddux. Jim was a faithful and longtime member of Lenexa Baptist Church and often attended Men’s Monday Night Bible Study and Sunday School. Jim was also an avid baseball fan and loved people.
A...
Ray Rule
Aug 28, 2025
Ray Rule of Mission, KS passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on Aug 28, 2025 at the Kansas City Hospice House. Ray was born September 8,1939 in Springfield, Missouri to Carl W. Rule and Shirley (Brady) Rule. He graduated from Parkview High School in Springfield and took classes at Southwest Missouri State University before marrying the love of his life,...
Sean Booth
Aug 27, 2025
With profound sadness, we announce the untimely passing of Sean Lamar Harvey Booth, who left this world on August 27, 2025, at the age of 44. Born on November 18, 1980, in Milwaukee, Sean's journey through life was marked by resilience, strength, and a dedication to both his faith and the community that he cherished dearly.
Sean's professional life was a...
Glenda Handley
Aug 27, 2025
Glenda Eileen Handley, a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on August 27, 2025, in Shawnee, KS, at the age of 73. Born on November 30, 1951, in Jefferson, IA, Glenda lived a life full of love and dedication to her family.
As an underwriter for Pyramid Life Insurance, Glenda applied her diligence and strong work ethic to her...
Diane Marie Ballou
Aug 27, 2025
Diane Ballou, age 73, of Overland Park, KS, passed away peacefully on August 27th, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family.
She was born in Kansas City, KS to Joe and Gladys Hrzenak. Diane graduated from Shawnee Mission West High School and later earned her master’s degree in education. She dedicated over 20 years of her life to teaching high...
Michael Joseph Michalski
Aug 26, 2025
Michael Joseph Michalski, born May 21,1959, was the first born child of Barbara and Joseph Michalski of Kansas City, Kansas. Mike, also known as “Mitch” or “J”, became the best big brother anyone could have to Mary and James (Jim, wife, Carolee). A natural athlete, even from an early age, Mike excelled in all sports, most notably as a baseball...
Mary Katherine Riehle
Aug 26, 2025
Mary (Kay) Katherine (Weisz) Riehle, 84, of Shawnee, KS, died August 26, 2025, at Villa St. Francis in Overland Park, KS. Mary Kay died from pulmonary complications following COVID-19.
She was born on January 8, 1941, to Evelyn (Reiter) Weisz and William Weisz on their family farm in Norborne, MO.
Mary Kay attended St. Mary’s Hospital School of Nursing in Kansas City,...
Jack J. Hollingsworth
Aug 24, 2025
Jack J. Hollingsworth, 81, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, August 24th of 2025 following a long battle with cancer. Jack spent his final days surrounded by close friends and family and under the care of Vitas Healthcare: Hospice, Palliative Care, & End of Life Services and his niece Jessica, who is a career nurse.
Born February 20th of 1944...
Stacy Campbell
Aug 23, 2025
Stacy Lynn Campbell of Shawnee, originally from the quaint town of Merriam, has left us for the grand garden in the sky at the age of 56. Her departure on August 23, 2025, after bravely battling acute myeloid leukemia (AML), has left a hole that even her favorite plants can't fill.Professionally, Stacy served as a paraprofessional—a title that could only...
Linda Lee Myers
Aug 23, 2025
Linda Lee Myers, age 80 of Olathe, Kansas, previously of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Saturday, August 23, 2025 at the Olathe Medical Center surrounded by family.
Linda was preceded in death by her parents, Clifford and Maxine (Schneider) Montgomery.
She is survived and missed by her loving husband Dennis of 50 years; daughter Shara Embree and husband Adam of Olathe, Kansas,...
Ray Torres
Aug 21, 2025
On August 21st, 2025, Raymond "Ray" Torres Jr. affectionately known as "Pops," passed away, at the age of 85, in his home in Shawnee, Kansas, surrounded by his family. Born on December 28, 1939, in Brooklyn, New York, Ray lived a life filled with love, laughter, and dedication to his family.
From 1959 to 1963, Ray served his country with honor...
Timothy J. Crowley
Aug 20, 2025
Timothy J. Crowley, affectionately known as Tim, passed away peacefully on August 20, 2025, in Olathe, Kansas, at the age of 84. Born on July 16, 1941, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Tim lived a life marked by dedication and service.
Tim honorably served his country in the Navy, where he developed a strong sense of duty and camaraderie that he carried with...
Shirley May Pearson
Aug 20, 2025
It is with great love and fond memories that we announce the passing of Shirley May Tanner Pearson on August 20, 2025 at home, surrounded by loved ones in Shawnee. Kansas.
A Celebration of Life Memorial will be held Saturday, August 23, 2025, for family and friends as we honor Shirley's life.
Shirley was born March 6, 1939 in Cheyenne, Wyoming to...
Marion Stier
Aug 18, 2025
Marion Stier, a beloved mother, grandmother, and cherished friend, passed away peacefully on August 18, 2025, in Overland Park, Kansas, at the age of 80. Marion lived a life full of grace, dedication, and kindness that touched the hearts of many.
Born on October 6, 1944, in Oklahoma City, Marion was the daughter of Howard G. Wilson and Marion R. Wilson....
Joseph Martin Harn
Aug 18, 2025
Our beloved Joseph Martin Harn, 70, of Olathe, KS passed away from a quiet battle with cancer on August 18 in Minnesota while visiting one of his sons. He was born to Maurice (Dutch) and Margaret Harn in Honolulu, HI on September 18, 1954. The family left Hawaii six months later to settle in Waterloo, IA and grew to 9...
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