Obituaries
Local Obituaries for families in Shawnee, Kansas and surrounding communities of Johnson County, Shawnee Mission, and the greater Kansas City area.
George Fenton Christianson
Oct 10, 2017
George Christianson, the stubborn Swede from Independence, Missouri left us on Oct 10, 2017. Beginning life as an Army Brat he ultimately was raised in Long Branch, NJ. He resolutely adopted Missoura as his home state and sent deep roots into its soil. Known for and as many things, he embraced who he was. A mustard hoarder,...
Colonel John David Bloom
Oct 9, 2017
Colonel (Retired) John David Bloom, 80, Lenexa, departed this life on Monday, October 9, 2017, at Olathe Health Hospice House. John was born February 7, 1937, in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Colonel Bloom is survived by his wife, Marci, six children and spouses; Terri Guthrie (George), John Bloom Jr. (Susan), Michael Bloom (Melissa), Rick Bloom (Melissa), Mindy Schwartzkopf (Jeff),...
Malcolm J. Brookes
Oct 8, 2017
Malcolm J. Brookes, 85, of Overland Park, died on October 8th, 2017 at Brookdale of Overland Park. He was born to George and Louisa (Money) Brookes in Oxford, England on September 16th, 1932. He is preceded in death by his parents. Malcolm is survived by his fiancée Carol Leavitt, sister Mary Smith, son David Brookes, daughter Elizabeth Falk, and...
Ralph Emerson Auchard, Jr.
Oct 7, 2017
On October 7, 2017 Ralph Emerson Auchard, Jr. passed peacefully into the loving arms of our Lord. He was surrounded by family and will be greatly missed. Preceding him was his wife of over 50 years Patricia, his second wife Rosemary, his parents Ralph Emerson Auchard, Sr. and his mother Dorothy Mae Lake Foster and his great-grandson Dominic Matthew...
Betty Alice Johnson
Oct 4, 2017
Betty Alice Johnson, 91, of Belton, MO; formerly of Shawnee, KS passed away Wednesday, October 04, 2017 at Carnegie Village in Belton.
Betty was born, April 27, 1926 to the late Henry and Lillian Rice in Harrisonville, Missouri. She graduated from Wyandotte High School in 1944. Shortly after graduating she married Wallis B. Johnson on November 16,...
Constance Rose Girten
Oct 4, 2017
Constance Rose Girten, 83, Kansas City, MO passed away Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2017 at her son's home.
Constance was born Sept. 23, 1934 in Shawnee, KS to Andrew Jerome and Elizabeth Helen (Lally) Pflumm. Connie got her real-estate license in 1962 and was a highly successful broker and member of the multi-million dollar...
William Commodore Bainbridge Jr.
Oct 3, 2017
William Commodore Bainbridge Jr. (Bill) 100 years old went to his eternal resting place in heaven October 3, 2017.
He was born September 1, 1917 the eldest child of Nelda and William C Bainbridge Sr. He has now joined his wife of 62 years Evelyn H. Bainbridge ( 1925 - 2009) in heaven. He was also predeceased...
Carla Sue Mealman
Oct 1, 2017
Carla Sue Mealman, 54, of Lenexa, passed away Sunday, October 1, 2017 at her home.
Carla was born March 12, 1963 to Leo and Donna Mealman in Baxter Springs, Kansas. She graduated from Maranatha Academy in 1982. Carla was an avid cat lover and adopted many cats over the years. She loved being "Nana" and...
Subhajit “Jeet” Dutt
Sep 30, 2017
Subhajit (Jeet) Dutt of Leawood, Kansas, left this earth Saturday, September 30, 2017, and rests in eternal peace with his loved ones. Subhajit was born, April 6, 1974 to Achyut Kumar and Sukti Dutt in Kolkata, India, and is survived by his three beautiful children Aylin, Atticus and Asha Dutt, mother (Sukti Dutt), and brother (Satyajit Dutt).
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Debra Pointelin
Sep 29, 2017
Debra Pointelin, 63, passed away peacefully at home on Sept. 29, 2017. She was an employee at Johnson County Developmental Supports for over 40 years. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to JCDS or Community Living Opportunities.
Amarjit Nagra
Sep 29, 2017
Amarjit Singh Nagra (57) passed away in his home on September 29th, 2017. Amarjit was born to Nazar Singh Nagra and Chint Kaur Nagra in Nagra/Jalandhar on May 15th, 1960. He moved to Kansas City in 1978 when he was 18. On February 15th, 1990, he married Parmjit Nagra. They were married for 27 years. He was a cherished...
Ruline A. Kelley
Sep 28, 2017
Ruline Annett Kelley, passed away on September 28, 2017 at the age of 81.
Ruline Annett Kelley was born on January 3rd, 1936 in Rohwer, Arkansas. She was married to Bob Kelley on July 30th, 1951. They have resided in Shawnee, Kansas since 1965.
Ruline Kelley is survived by, one Sister,...
Lloyd Van Horn
Sep 27, 2017
William Lloyd Van Horn, 76, of Shawnee, KS, passed away on Sept. 27, 2017. He was born on July 7, 1941, in St. Joseph, MO, to Harold and Beulah Van Horn. Lloyd is survived by his wife of 56 years, Linda; son Brad (Ann) Van Horn; granddaughters, Kristi Bobb, Stevie (Matt) Russell, Jessica Van Horn; brother-in-law, Ralph; sister-in-law, Phyllis;...
Billy Jack Vanlandingham
Sep 25, 2017
Billy Jack Vanlandingham, 81, passed away on Sept. 25, 2017. Billy was born October 10, 1935 in Chillicothe, Missouri to Sterling and Mildred Vanlandingham. He served in the United States Marine Corps., and was a member of the Masonic Temple in Chillicothe, Missouri. Billy is survived by his children; Blane, Brent (Susan) Vanlandingham, Ann-Janette (Brent) Griffin, spouse,...
Elsie “Dee” Sand
Sep 25, 2017
Elsie "Dee" Sand, 82, of Merriam, KS, passed away on Sept. 25, 2017. She was born on Nov. 23, 1934, in Covington, KY to Earl and Marion (Johanneman) Kampsen. Dee is preceded in death by her husband, Harry E. Sand; son, Thomas Earl; step-son Harry E. Sand II. She is survived by her sister, Linda (Donald) Anneken of Burlington,...
Olivia Perez
Sep 24, 2017
Olivia Perez: loving mother, grandmother, wife, aunt, 92, passed away on Sept. 24, 2017 from natural causes. Olivia was born Sept. 23, 1925 in KC, KS to Claudio and Virginia Liera. She was an avid sports fan who loved KU Jayhawk basketball, KC Royals and the KC Chiefs. She loved to cook, bake and go shopping. She...
Marion E. Anderson
Sep 23, 2017
Marion E. Anderson, 98, passed away on Sept. 23, 2017 at her home. Marion was born October 26, 1918 in Kansas City, Missouri to William and Lula Andreas. She was a supervisor in the crystal department at Jules Borel and Company for many years. She was an active member of Roeland Park UMC. Prior to joining the...
Alice Jackie Baker
Sep 22, 2017
Jackie Baker, 79, of Mission, KS passed away Friday, September 22, 2017 at her home.
Jackie was born February 17, 1938 to the late Bennie and Lona Baker in Kansas City, Missouri. After high school Jackie earned a bachelor's degree from Baker University and the completed her Master's degree from the University of Kansas.
...Anna Margaret French
Sep 21, 2017
Anna Margaret French, 83, of Olathe, KS passed away Thursday, September 21, 2017 at Villa St. Francis. Anna was born August 6, 1934 to the late Archie and Virginia Seibert in Mount Carmel, Illinois. She is survived by her two daughters, Vicki L. Horn and husband Bill; Ann Marie French; and a son, Chuck Mitchell; nine grandchildren and four...
William Robert “Sonny” Lamuer
Sep 21, 2017
William Robert "Sonny" La Muer, 56, of Shawnee, passed away Thursday, September 21, 2017 at Menorah Medical Center.
Sonny was born December 29, 1960 to William R. La Muer, Sr. and Mattie L. May in Hutchinson, KS. He attended Hutchinson High School where he played basketball and graduated in 1979. After high school Sonny attended...






