Obituaries
Local Obituaries for families in Shawnee, Kansas and surrounding communities of Johnson County, Shawnee Mission, and the greater Kansas City area.
Phyllis E. Ruiz
Jul 22, 2018
Phyllis Elaine (Nuesse) Ruiz, 64, passed away on July 22, 2018 at her home in Kansas City, Kansas. Phyllis was born on June 14, 1954 in Kansas City, Kansas to Philip and Lois (Healy) Nuesse and was the eldest of their three children. As a young girl she was involved with 4-H, played soft ball, enjoyed vacations to her...
Alan Ray Schmitz
Jul 20, 2018
Alan Ray Schmitz, 59, of Tonganoxie, KS, passed away on July 20th, 2018. He was born on October 25th, 1958 in Farmington, New Mexico to Harold and Erma Schmitz. Alan retired from the Laborers Local Union 1290. Alan is preceded in death by his parents and niece, Brandie Lee Simpson-Schmitz. He is survived by his daughter, Holly Masner; grandson,...
Mary T. Hanks
Jul 19, 2018
Mary Hanks, 89, passed away on July 19th, 2018. She was born on September 30th, 1928 in Kansas City, KS to Goldwin and Marie Keller. Mary was a very active member at St. Joseph Catholic Church, The Ladies Guild, St. Theresa's Circle and sang in the Resurrection Choir. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leonard Hanks. She...
Barbara Schnacke
Jul 19, 2018
Barbara Moore Schnacke was born to Thomas C. Moore and Inez Horner Moore on May 13, 1926 in Topeka, Kansas. She attended public schools in Topeka and met the man who would later become her husband, Austin Schnacke, while both were students at Topeka High School. Barbara graduated from Topeka High in the spring of 1944 and then traveled...
Jerry D. Emberlin
Jul 17, 2018
Jerry David Emberlin, 77, of Shawnee, KS, passed away on July 17, 2018.
A memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday at Amos Family Funeral Home.
The family requests memorial contributions be made to:
American Cancer Society P.O. Box 22478 Oklahoma City, OK 73123...
Joan Elizabeth Asperheim
Jul 16, 2018
Joan Elizabeth Asperheim, 82, of Shawnee, Kansas and beloved wife of Dale R. Asperheim, passed away on Monday July 16th, 2018.
Joan was born in Duluth, Minnesota on November 5, 1935 to James (Gordy) and Clara Mitchell. She was a graduate of Denfeld High School and attended Duluth Business School. She was a member of Graceway church....
Albert J. “Joseph” Whipple Iii
Jul 16, 2018
Albert J. Whipple III, known to friends and family as “Joseph,” passed away on July 16, 2018, at the age of 70 years.
Born in Tampa, Florida, Joseph attended the University of Texas A&M, graduated in 1968 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Zoology and prior to continuing with his master's program...
Donna Lee Martin Hayden
Jul 14, 2018
Donna Lee Martin Hayden, 90 of Shawnee, Kansas formerly of Paola, Kansas died July 14, 2018 at Overland Park Regional Hospital of natural causes.
She was born October 2nd, 1927 to George Estey Martin and Mary Evelyn Thompson Martin on the family farm near Guilford, Missouri, the youngest of 5 children. She grew...
Nadine V. Bristow
Jul 14, 2018
Nadine V. Bristow, 97 passed away July 14, 2018.
She was born Oct. 11, 1920 in Burlingame, KS to Henry W. And Naomi K. Snyder Bumford. After graduating from Burlingame High School in 1938 she was married on September 2, 1939 to Dean H. Bristow in Oskaloosa, KS.
She was a member of the Eastern...
Douglas Jacob Loganbill
Jul 13, 2018
Douglas Jacob Loganbill, 94, Overland Park, KS went to his Heavenly home Friday, July 13, 2018 at Heritage of Overland Park, KS.
Doug was born Feb. 14, 1924 in Lovedale, MN to Robert and Anna Loganbill. He was a veteran of the US Navy during WWII. In December 1947, Doug married Claudene Gibson...
Harrison Bradley Kalush
Jul 13, 2018
Harrison Bradley Kalush, 27, passed away July 13, 2018 in Chicago, Illinois.
Harrison was born January 13, 1991 in Overland Park, KS. He attended Blue Valley Northwest and worked as an electrician with his father for Kal Electric. Harrison was an avid reader and quick witted and would always greet you with a smile. Harrison...
Joseph Lloyd Mayo
Jul 12, 2018
Joseph Lloyd Mayo, 89, passed away on July 12, 2018 in Liberty, Missouri. Joe was born in Mount Vernon, Illinois in 1929, the youngest of four sons born to Daniel Ivan and Grace Mae (Wells) Mayo. He grew up in Mount Vernon with his mother and step-father, George Herbert Williamson, receiving his formal education at Mount Vernon...
Eysail Kathryn Hammar
Jul 11, 2018
Eysail K. Hammar, 104, of Lenexa, KS passed away Wednesday, July 11, 2018 at Lakeview Village in Lenexa. Eysail was born September 26, 1913 to the late Samuel and Catherine Coleman in Edwardville, KS. During World War II, Eysail was proud to work as a welder in the Oakland Shipyards supporting the war effort. She was a longtime member...
Stanley Eugene House
Jul 11, 2018
Stanley E. House, 72, Overland Park, KS passed away Wednesday, July 11, 2018 at Shawnee Mission Medical Center, Merriam, KS.
Stan was born April 27, 1946 in Lawrence, KS to Stanley T. and Agnes V. House. He graduated from Lawrence High School and earned his BS degree from the University of Kansas. Stan...
Ruth Ann Castro
Jul 10, 2018
Ruth Ann Castro, 61, of Kansas City, MO, passed away on July 10th, 2018. She was born in Kansas City, MO on September 2nd, 1956 to Richard and Vada Ayer. Ruth had a strong passion for antiques. She is survived by her husband of 28 years, Mauricio Castro; siblings, Harold Williams, Linda Gardner, Ross Ayer and Richard Ayer. Ruth...
Fred R. Krentzel
Jul 10, 2018
Fred R. Krentzel, 82, Overland Park, KS passed away Tuesday, July 10, 2018 at his home.
Fred was born June 29, 1936 in Great Bend, KS to Charley and Ellen Krentzel. He graduated Hudson High School and attended Wichita State University, before enlisting in the US Navy. Fred owned and operated Eagle Electronics...
Virginia Cordle
Jul 7, 2018
Virginia L. Cordle, 87, of Ottawa, KS, passed away on July 7, 2018. She was born on January 21, 1931, in Ottawa, KS, to James and Eunice Williams.
Funeral service will be held at 10 am on Tuesday July 10th at Amos Family Funeral Home with burial at Oak Lawn Memorial Gardens.
Dona G. Sandifer
Jul 5, 2018
Dona G. Sandifer, 62, of Shawnee, KS, passed away on July 5, 2018. She was born on March 5, 1956, in Humansville, MO, to Derrell and Patsy Barnes. Dona is preceded in death by her first husband, Robert Joseph Elder; parents, Derrell and Patsy Barnes. She is survived by her husband, Michael "Mickey" Sandifer; children, Bobby Elder,...
Wilbur Hook
Jul 5, 2018
Wilbur Hook, a long time resident of Shawnee Kansas, passed away on July 5th, 2018 at the age of 90. Wilbur was born at home on June 3, 1928 in the Argentine neighborhood of Kansas City, Kansas. He was the oldest of four children growing up on his family's small farm, where he first learned the value...
Marcio A. Nascimento
Jul 4, 2018
Marcio A. Nascimento, age 57, passed away on July 4th, 2018 at Kansas City Hospice House. He was born on April 4th, 1961 in Volta Redonda, Rio De Janeiro, to Rosalia Nascimento and Geraldo Antonio. Marcio was a very hard worker. He finished school in 1989 with his first degree in Mechanical Engineering. He and his wife,...






