Harold F. Hesemann
Sep 21, 2016
Harold F. Hesemann, 86, of Shawnee, Kansas passed away peacefully at home on September 21, 2016. He was born on July 10, 1930 to Edwin and Louise Hesemann (Sewing), and raised on the family farm near Drake, Missouri. Harold moved to Kansas City after high school and worked for Scoular Bishop Grain Company as an accountant and teletype operator....
Catherine Rose Wheat
Sep 21, 2016
Catherine (Simmons) Wheat, age 89, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, September 21, 2016 in Lawrence, Kansas.
She was originally from Rulo, Nebraska, but was a long time resident of Shawnee, Kansas. She is survived by her sister Fran and brother in law Walter Sedlik; daughter, Cindy Dyson and son in law, Steve Dyson,...
Barbara Sue Baier
Sep 20, 2016
Barbara Sue Baier, 71, of Shawnee, passed away from a broken heart on September 20 2016 at the University of Kansas Medical Center. Barbara was born October 22, 1944 to the late Benjamin E. Anderson and Arlene L. Hartwell in Kansas City, Missouri. On November 8, 1967 Barbara married the love of her life Johnny. They enjoyed 45 years...
Roger M. Beets
Sep 15, 2016
Roger Beets, 69, of Shawnee, passed away on September 15, 2016.
Roger was born August 11, 1947 in Paola, Kansas to Duard and Patsy Beets.
Roger is survived by his wife Margaret of 50 years, children; Sherry (Roy) Herriott, Stephen (Crystal) Beets, sister, Carol Bonjour and Susan Barrett, brother,...
James G. Mcknight
Sep 14, 2016
James McKnight, 86 of Roeland Park, KS passed away Sept. 14, 2016.
James was born Jan. 12, 1930 in Flynn, TX to Tom and Lula (Grimes) McKnight.
James is survived by his sons; Glenn McKnight and his wife Heidi, Randy and wife Dana Black-McKnight, and Tommy McKnight. He is...
James Burl Denton
Sep 14, 2016
Jim Burl Denton, 67, of Lenexa, KS passed away on September 14, 2016. Jim was born in Gainesville, MO and after time spent during his boyhood in Arkansas and California, the family relocated to Merriam.
Jim graduated from SM North in 1967, having lettered in football, diving, and track and field. The football...
Jack Kynion Ii
Sep 11, 2016
Jack Kynion II, 61, of Olathe, KS went home to Glory on September 11, 2016. He left an unmatched legacy behind.
Jack was born April 4, 1955 in Detroit, Michigan to Jack and Marjorie Kynion. He grew up in Parsons, Kansas and moved to the Kansas City area, where he and his family...
Arlene Milberger Mitchell
Sep 10, 2016
Arlene Milberger Mitchell, 80, passed away Saturday, Sept. 10, 2016 at her home.
Arlene Milberger Mitchell was born September 2, 1936 in Wilson Kansas. She was the daughter of Henry and Edna Milberger. After graduating from high school in Wilson, she moved to Kansas City where she attended St. Luke's Hospital School of...
Marie Elena Montano
Sep 8, 2016
Marie Elena Montano, 73, Shawnee, KS (formerly of Mastic, NY) passed away Thursday, Sept. 8, 2016.
Marie was born Feb. 16, 1943 in Las Animas, CO to Louis J. and Adelina Montano. She lived in Mastic, NY for over 50 years and moved to Shawnee, KS in 2009. She was employed with Pathmark...
Joseph C. Vagner
Sep 7, 2016
Joseph C. Vagner, 73, Merriam, KS passed away Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2016 at the Shawnee Mission Medical Center.
Joe was born Jan. 17, 1943 in Kansas City, KS to Paul H. and Katherine Vagner. He was a 1960 graduate of Ward High School and Rockhurst College in 1964. On May 25, 1968, Joe...
Zella Rickard
Sep 7, 2016
Zella C. Rickard, 96, Lenexa, KS passed away Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2016 at Homestead of Lenexa.
Funeral mass will be 11:00 a.m. Monday, Sept. 19, 2016 at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Friends may call from 10-11:00 a.m. Monday at the church.
Memorial contributions may be made to Crossroads Hospice, 11150 Thompson...
Mary A. Vanlerberg
Sep 3, 2016
Mary A. VanLerberg, 94, of Lenexa, KS, passed away on Sept. 3, 2016. She was born on Feb. 12, 1922, in Olathe, KS, to John and Mary Holl. She is preceded in death by her husband, Paulie VanLerberg; son-in-law, Delbert Nicholas; along with 5 brothers. Mary is survived by her children, Shirley Jones, Mary Lee Nicholas, Bernie...
Jane Arnold
Sep 1, 2016
Jane F. Arnold, 69, of Merriam, KS passed away September 1, 2016.
She is survived by her husband of 49 years, Lynn E. Arnold, her children; Alison Ogden (Brad), Jason Arnold (Shelly), and Amy Arnold, as well as her 7 grandchildren, and siblings Susan Kallenbach and Bill Jones. Jane is preceded in death by her parents, Jack...
Terry B. Lesage
Sep 1, 2016
Terry B. LeSage, 73, of Shawnee, KS, passed away on Sept. 1, 2016. He was born on September 2nd, 1942 in Kingman, KS to Hilary Anthony and Mary Ann LeSage.
Visitation on Friday from 1-2 p.m. at Antioch Church, in Overland Park, KS, with a memorial service to immediately follow.
Juanita Muro
Sep 1, 2016
Juanita Muro, 92, of Shawnee, KS, entered eternal life peacefully on September 1, 2016.
In 1979, Juanita was united in marriage to David Muro. Juanita lived in Kansas City, KS as well as National City, CA. She graduated at Rosedale High School and worked for Amvaster where she retired.
Juanita is preceded in death by...
Harold Wayne Palmer
Aug 31, 2016
Harold Wayne Palmer, 83, of Overland Park, KS formerly of Shawnee passed away on August 31, 2016. Harold was born July 11, 1933 in Emporia, KS to Edward and Hazel Palmer. Harold started the Manufacturer's Representative Organization in 1964 and later started Palmer Marketing. Harold is survived by his wife of 63 years Fern, two children, Kim...
Jack G. Keeney
Aug 31, 2016
Jack G. Keeney, 80, of Shawnee, KS, passed away on August 31, 2016. He was born on March 24, 1936, in Stilwell, KS, to Jack and Viola Keeney. Jack is preceded in death by his wife of 57 years, Pagelene. He is survived by his children, Jackie Farmer, Brian (Kari) Keeney, Mindy (Steve) Lee; along with 6...
Francis J. Lickteig
Aug 28, 2016
FRANCIS J. LICKTEIG
Francis (Whitey) James Lickteig, age 93, passed on August 28, 2016 at Overland Park, Kansas. Francis was born April 4, 1923, and recorded by the State of Kansas as April 5, 1923, near Greeley, Kansas.
Francis was predeceased by his wife Mildred Esther Miller Lickteig in...
Barney Ray Smith, Jr.
Aug 28, 2016
Barney Ray Smith, Jr., 79, of Osawatomie, formerly of Shawnee, passed away Sunday, August 28, 2016 at his home.
Barney was born December 5, 1936 to the late Barney R. Smith, Sr and Mattie Pearl Fulgham in Starkville, Mississippi. Barney served in the U.S. Navy aboard the USS Midway from 1956-1960. On October 23, 1958,...
Margaret “Marjorie” S. Mattione
Aug 28, 2016
Marjorie Mattione, 88, Shawnee, KS passed away Sunday, August 28, 2016 at Brookdale Shawnee, KS.
Marjorie was born March 21, 1928 in Kansas City, KS to Paul and Mary Sedlock. She was a 1945 graduate of Ward High School and Kansas City Public Jr. College in 1947. Following college, Marjorie worked at Mid-Continent...