Obituaries
Local Obituaries for families in Shawnee, Kansas and surrounding communities of Johnson County, Shawnee Mission, and the greater Kansas City area.
Virginia Ann Bernal
Jan 27, 2017
Virginia Ann Bernal, 64, Shawnee, KS passed away Friday, Jan. 27, 2017 at her home.
Virginia was born March 8, 1952 in Kansas City, MO to Manuel and Olivia Perez. She was an avid KU Basketball, Chiefs and Royals fan. She enjoyed traveling and spending time with her family.
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William “Liam” James Komosa
Jan 27, 2017
William "Liam" James Komosa, infant son of Michael and Larissa Komosa, Overland Park, KS passed away Friday, Jan. 27, 2017 at his home. Liam was born July 22, 2016 at Shawnee Mission Medical Center, Merriam, KS. From the moment he was born, he was so joyful, special and had the biggest blue eyes. He adored his oldest...
Bernice Swisher
Jan 25, 2017
Feb 10, 1911 - Jan 25, 2017
Grandma Swisher was born in Webb City, Missouri. She married Ray Swisher on June 10, 1929. They had a daughter, Mary Joan Swisher. Grandma worked for Douglas Aircraft as a "Rosie Riveter" during WWII, after which she became a dedicated mother and homemaker. For years, she...
Patricia R. Decoster
Jan 23, 2017
Patricia Ruth DeCoster, 85, of Belton, MO formerly of Shawnee, KS passed away Monday, January 23, 2017 at Shawnee Mission Medical Center. Patricia was born May 20, 1931 to the late William and Jennifer Van DeBerghe in Shawnee, KS. She was a former member of the Shawnee Belgium Club. She worked as an accountant for Western Auto...
Thomas Jacob Amer
Jan 23, 2017
Thomas Jacob Amer, 63, passed away Monday January 23, 2017 in Spring Hill, Kansas. Tom was born October 4, 1953 in Kansas City, Kansas, the son of Hubert E. and Mildred A. (Johnson) Amer.
He is survived by his brother, Bill Amer (Marge), Topeka, Kansas; daughter Melanie Koup (Joe), Sugar Grove, Illinois; brother...
Myra F. Jenks
Jan 21, 2017
Myra Frances (Larson) Jenks, 93, of Merriam, Kansas, passed away on Saturday, January 21, 2017 at her home, surrounded by her family. Myra was born on June 15, 1923 to Sanfert L. and Bertha (Dye) Larson in Aurora, Missouri. In 1935, the family moved to Merriam, Kansas where she attended Merriam Grade School and met her future...
Paul Henry Harms
Jan 21, 2017
Paul Henry Harms, 90, of Shawnee, KS, passed away January 21, 2017. He was born August 31, 1926 in Cole Camp, MO., the son of Louis and Alma Harms.
Paul joined the Army in 1945 after graduating from Cole Camp High School. He served as an aircraft mechanic and commissary clerk in the Philippines until...
Joanne Regan Mccarron
Jan 21, 2017
On January 21st 2017 Joanne McCarron peacefully passed away after a long, courageous battle with Alzheimer's. In 1931 Joanne was born to Joseph P. and Ada E. Regan in Kansas City, KS. After graduating from Argentine High School in 1948 she went on to work as an administrative assistant.
In the spring of 1953, Joanne was married...
Vincent A. Hugunin
Jan 19, 2017
Vincent A. Hugunin Sr., 88, of Warrensburg, MO, passed away Jan. 19th, 2017. Vince was born on Oct. 10, 1928, in Maple Park, MO, to Jesse Hugunin and Fannie (McConnell). He is preceded in death by his wife, Evelyn; brothers, Jesse Jr., Gene, Ronald, Glen, Cecil, Mike; sisters, Charlotte, Ruthie, Sharon; and son, Paul. Vince is survived...
Norma L. Waldrop
Jan 19, 2017
The heart of hearts is with Jesus now. Norma L. Waldrop was born April 29, 1930, and passed away January 19, 2017. She was preceded in death by step daughter, Becky Taylor. Norma is survived by children, Debby L. Moore (Butch), Randy Mead, Chad Waldrop; grandchildren, Josh, Bryant, Marcus, Alex & Dillon; two sisters and loving cousins.
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Lucille B. Spohrer
Jan 18, 2017
Lucille B. Spohrer, 86, of Lenexa, Kansas passed away on January 18, 2017. Lucille was born September 22, 1930 in Kansas City, Missouri to Vernon Sr. and Eva Scoville. Lucille is survived by her children, Melissa (Cliff) King, and Stephen (Jean) Spohrer, three grandchildren, Kaitlyn, Dalton, and Taylor King, brother, Vernon Scoville Jr. Lucille was preceded in...
Orlie “Duane” Whitney
Jan 17, 2017
Duane Whitney, 86, of Overland Park, KS, passed away on January 17, 2017. He was born on October 24, 1930 near Sheridan, Missouri to Gilbert and Elda Whitney. After joining the Air Force he was sent to clerk typist training in Chillicothe, Missouri where he met his wife of 61 years, Wanda. After serving in Japan during the Korean...
V. Maurine Poole
Jan 17, 2017
On Tuesday January 17, 2017 at the age of 95. Maurine passed her soul to Almighty God. She is survived by daughters Linda Goetz (husband Wayne) and Gwen Honeyman (husband Blair) and their beloved families including four grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. She also leaves behind her devoted friend and companion Wanda Jones.
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Marilyn M. Benson
Jan 15, 2017
Marilyn M. Benson, 86 of LasCruces, NM passed away on January 15, 2017.
Visitation & ServiceVisitation will be on Monday, January 23, 2017 from 10:00 a.m to 11:00 a.m, graveside at Shawnee Mission Memory Gardens, 23215 W 75th St, Shawnee, KS. A graveside service will follow at 11:00 a.m.
Antonio O. Reyes
Jan 15, 2017
Antonio O. Reyes, 81, of Shawnee, KS, passed away, Sunday, January 15, 2017.
He was preceded in death by a son, Jay, in 2010. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Maria Reyes; children, Matilda, Christine, Sylvia, and Mark; 12 grandchildren, nine great grandchildren and a sister, Martha.
Frances M. Parks
Jan 13, 2017
Frances Merritt Parks, 97, of Overland Park, Kansas, passed away January 13, 2017. She was preceded in death by her husband, William J. Parks and 3 siblings. Frances leaves a son, Bill and wife Susan, of Portland, Oregon; daughter, Linda, of Topeka, Kansas; 1 granddaughter; 4 great grandchildren; nieces/nephews and many great nieces and great nephews.
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Harry L. Roth
Jan 13, 2017
Harry L. Roth passed away, at his home in Shawnee, KS, on January 13, 2017. He was 79 years old. Harry was born in Bismarck, North Dakota to Stanley D and Lucile G Roth. He spent his formative years in Olathe, KS with his brothers Stan Jr. and John. He was an Eagle Scout and received the God and...
Lois Ann Martin
Jan 10, 2017
Lois Ann Martin, 87, of Shawnee, passed away Tuesday, January 10, 2017 at the Olathe Hospice House. Lois was born November 3, 1929 to the late Carl and Clara Eberhard in Louisville, Kentucky. Lois graduated from Atherton High School, an all-girls school at the time, in 1947. She later went on to earn her certification in radiology....
Loren G. Sommer
Jan 8, 2017
Loren Gilbert Sommer, 89, of Merriam, KS, passed away on Jan. 8, 2017. He was born on Aug. 20, 1927, in Cosby, Mo, to Carl and Elma (Stuber) Sommer. Loren is preceded in death by his first wife, Lois I. Sommer; brother, Norman Sommer; sister, Metta Schmidt. He is survived by wife, Ruth Ann Unruh; daughters, Debbie...
Roger Wayne French
Jan 8, 2017
Roger Wayne French, 59, Kansas City, Kansas passed away on January 8, 2017. Roger was born February 16, 1957 in Kansas City, Kansas to Everett and Bertha French. Roger is survived by his old lady Susie Guth, son, Jeremy (Ashley) French, two grandsons, Quienton and Wyatte, Susie's kids, Machaela and Scotty, siblings, Dennis French, Debra LaDoux, Edith...






