Obituaries

Local Obituaries for families in Shawnee, Kansas and surrounding communities of Johnson County, Shawnee Mission, and the greater Kansas City area.

Patsy  Lorraine Riddell

Patsy Lorraine Riddell

Jun 27, 2016

Patsy Lorraine (Laffey) Riddell, 72, beloved wife, mom, grandma, and sister passed away Monday, June 27, 2016. Pat was born July 26, 1943 in Jamesport, MO to Mack and Lillian Laffey. She was a graduate of Jameson High School, Jameson, MO. Pat married Dale G. Riddell on Sept. 2, 1962, in Kidder, MO and then relocated to...

Bonnilee  Rose Schnabel

Bonnilee Rose Schnabel

Jun 26, 2016

Our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and soon to be great grandmother Bonnilee Rose Schnabel, 84 years old, passed away on June 26th 2016. Bonnie was born on October 31st 1931 in West Point, Nebraska as one of eight daughters to her parents Florence and Leo Weiman. Bonnie enjoyed spending her time caring after her family, showering her...

Rolland Theodore “Ted” Gepford

Rolland Theodore “Ted” Gepford

Jun 24, 2016

Ted Gepford of Stillwell, Kansas passed away on June 24, 2016. Ted was born November 16, 1930 in Kansas City, Missouri to Ted and Marjorie Gepford. Ted proudly served his country in the United States Air Force. He was a graduate of Westport High school, UMKC and Rockhurst College. Ted taught in the Kansas City, Missouri School...

Larry  R. Mcconn

Larry R. Mcconn

Jun 24, 2016

Larry R. McConn of Olathe, KS., passed away on June 24, 2016 at his home with his brother by his side. Larry was born in Kansas City, KS. Oct. 26, 1947 to Rene and Fred McConn. He graduated from Queen of the Holy Rosary High School and lived in KC for most of his life. He was...

Lewis Savery

Lewis Savery

Jun 24, 2016

Lewis Savery, 70, of Asheville, North Carolina passed away on June 24, 2016. Lewis was born July 16, 1945 in Greenpoint, New York to Louis and Mary Savery. Lewis was a lifelong sports enthusiast. Lew excelled at sports, but found his true love was basketball, playing at the collegiate level for St. Franics College. He was an...

Lela  L. Zickefoose

Lela L. Zickefoose

Jun 24, 2016

Lela L. Zickefoose, 82, of Shawnee, Kansas passed away on June 24, 2016. Lela was born February 9, 1934 in Reading, Kansas to Orloff and Doris Phillips. Lela graduated from Emporia High School and Kansas State Teachers College in Emporia, Kansas. She devoted her entire life to her loving husband, and raising her children. Lela is survived...

Richard  J. Rottinghaus

Richard J. Rottinghaus

Jun 22, 2016

Richard J. Rottinghaus, 66, of Overland Park, Kansas passed away June 22, 2016 surrounded by his children.

Richard is preceded in death by his parents Vincent and Reva Rottinghaus. He is survived by his children; Aron (Lauren) Rottinghaus, Kendra (Tyler) Gibson, and Josh (Megan) Rottinghaus and seven grandchildren.

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Dominic  Matthew Johnson

Dominic Matthew Johnson

Jun 22, 2016

Dominic Matthew Johnson, 8, of Merriam, Kansas was promoted to Heaven on June 22, 2016. Dominic, also known as D, or Super D, was born January 31, 2008 in Los Alamitos, CA. Still here awaiting promotion are D's parents, Sara and Steven Johnson, his brothers Malachi, 10, Red, 6, and his, sister Faith, 2. Preceding D in...

Jay  Brosius Barrier  Ii

Jay Brosius Barrier Ii

Jun 20, 2016

Jay Brosius Barrier II, 32, of Overland Park, Kansas passed away on June 20, 2016. Jay was born February 23, 1984 in Wichita, Kansas to Jay and Malea Barrier. Jay is survived by his wife, Jill, son, Henry, sister, Morgan Gahagan, brothers; Will and Connor Barrier. Jay was preceded in death by his parents.

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Paul  Raymond June

Paul Raymond June

Jun 19, 2016

Paul R. (Paulie) June, 43, of Shawnee, Kansas passed away on June 19, 2016. Paul was born July 13, 1972 in Merriam, Kansas to Raymond and Sharon June. Paulie lived life to the fullest. Paulie loved spending time with his children, grandchildren and his dog Bam. He enjoyed fishing, swimming, camping and socializing at the farm with...

Reed  Allen Simmons

Reed Allen Simmons

Jun 17, 2016

Reed A. Simmons, 66, of Overland Park, Kansas passed away on June 17, 2016.

Reed is preceded in death by his parents Harold and Naoma Simmons, and his brother Kurt. He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Patricia Simmons, his son, Chad Scott, sister, Laurel (Bruce) Horken, sister-in-law Marsha (Jerry) Schmotz...

Charles “Chuck” W. Hamner

Charles “Chuck” W. Hamner

Jun 17, 2016

Chuck Hamner, 64, Overland Park, KS died June 17, 2016. Celebration of Life will be 3-5 pm Friday, June 24 at the Amos Family Funeral Home and Crematory. Cremation.

Ann Marie Ziegler Batliner

Ann Marie Ziegler Batliner

Jun 17, 2016

Shawnee, Kansas

May 27, 1975 - June 17, 2016

Those beautiful, bright blue eyes.

Ann Marie Ziegler Batliner will always be remembered for so many enduring attributes, among them her warm and radiant eyes that offered a vibrant view into a kindred soul who loved...

Werner  Kurt Wohlert

Werner Kurt Wohlert

Jun 16, 2016

Werner Kurt Wohlert, 82, of Shawnee, Kansas passed away Thursday, June 16, 2016.

Werner was born in Germany and came to America in 1959. He was the owner of Werner's Specialty Foods on Johnson Drive in Mission for 25 years. He was famous for his sausage making. Werner retired in 1995.

Charles  Richard Lichtenauer

Charles Richard Lichtenauer

Jun 15, 2016

Charlie Lichtenauer, 84, Shawnee, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, June 15, 2016, at his home.

Charlie was born October 31, 1931, and was a lifelong resident of Shawnee and member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. He was a veteran of the US Army during the Korean War. He was employed with Bell Telephone Co....

Wilhelmina  S. Polonyi

Wilhelmina S. Polonyi

Jun 12, 2016

Wilma S. Polonyi, 87, of Shawnee, Kansas passed away on June 12, 2016. Wilma was born February 13, 1929 in Chicago, Illinois to Henry and Wilhelmina Smits. Wilma's greatest joy was caring for her family. Her Faith, grace, strength, quick wit and unconditional love is her legacy to us all. Wilma is survived by her daughters; Cathy...

Karen  Denise Ferbezar

Karen Denise Ferbezar

Jun 12, 2016

Karen D. Ferbezar, 58, of Shawnee, passed away Sunday, June, 12, 2016 at the University of Kansas Medical Center.

Karen was born December 13, 1957 to Don and Norma Exine Harness in Kansas City, Missouri. Karen was a lifelong metro resident having graduated from Raytown High School and earned an associate's degree from CMSU.

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June King

June King

Jun 11, 2016

June King, 90, of Roeland Park, died June 11. She was born in Kansas City, Mo. June worked a manager for the Kansas State Employment Office. She was preceded in death by a son, Craig King. She is survived by her daughters, Danise Yeager, Camilla King, and Michele Shumaker; 11 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren.

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James  H. Snyder

James H. Snyder

Jun 10, 2016

James H. Snyder, 79, of Kansas City, Missouri, died in his home June 10, 2016.

Dr. Snyder was preceded in death by his parents, Paul F. and Alice (Peterson) Snyder and his beloved wife of 57 years, Ida M. Snyder. He is survived by 4 children, Jeri Lea Kisala of Boston, Jeanine Kay Williams and her husband...

Barbara  J. Mollentine

Barbara J. Mollentine

Jun 9, 2016

Barbara J. Mollentine, 86, of Overland Park, KS, passed away on June 9, 2016.

She is survived by her son, Michael Darling and his wife Laura Newby; 3 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren.

Memorial service at 4 p.m. on Sunday at Amos Family Funeral...