Obituaries
Local Obituaries for families in Shawnee, Kansas and surrounding communities of Johnson County, Shawnee Mission, and the greater Kansas City area.
Linda K. Tinsley
Oct 13, 2013
Linda K. Tinsley, 62, of Shawnee, Kansas, passed away October 13, 2013, after an extended illness.
Linda was born September 5, 1951, in Chicago, Illinois, to Charles and Marie Soukup. She received her Ph.D. in Education from Loyola. She was a principal at Bluejacket-Flint Elementary in the Shawnee Mission School District. While there,...
Bernard Edward Krause
Oct 12, 2013
Bernard Krause, 90, of Shawnee, Kansas, passed away, October 12, 2013.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Evelyn Krause and a daughter, Rebecca Heilman. He is survived by a daughter, Connie Harrell, four grandchildren and six great grand-children.
Graveside services will be 11 a.m., Saturday,...
Marvelene Helen Beatty
Oct 10, 2013
Marvelene H. Beatty, 77, of Overland Park, Kansas passed away on Thursday, October 10, 2013 at the Kansas City Hospice House after a valiant struggle with pancreatic cancer. A memorial service celebrating her life will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, October 26th at the Leawood Baptist Church, 8200 State Line Road, Leawood, Kansas.
Born in...
Patricia Ann “Patty” Karnes
Oct 10, 2013
Patricia Ann Karnes, 65 of Lenexa, Kansas, passed away Thursday, October 10, 2013, at Olathe Medical Center.
Patty was born January 29, 1948, to the late Robert and Lois Mick in Topeka, Kansas. Patty was a lifelong Johnson County resident, and is a member of Shawnee Mission North class of 1966. After graduating...
Steven Neil Thursby
Oct 10, 2013
Steven N. Thursby, 66, of Shawnee, passed away Thursday, October 10, 2013 at his home surrounded by his loving family.
Steven was born August 6, 1947 to Neil and Imogene (Coffman) Thursby in Kansas City, Kansas. He graduated from Washington High School in 1965. Steven enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1966 and was discharged...
Phyllis Jean Hanson
Oct 9, 2013
Phyllis Jean Hanson, 76, of Overland Park, Kansas, passed away October 9, 2013, at Garden Terrace Nursing Home.
Phyllis was born May 19, 1937, in Hubbard, Ohio, to Albert S. and Mary E. Trope. Phyllis graduated from Hubbard High School as class valedictorian in 1955. She received her education degree from Youngstown State University. She was a...
Ann Katherine Baker
Oct 8, 2013
Ann Katherine Baker, 92, of De Soto, KS passed away Tuesday, October 8, 2013 at the Hillside Village of De Soto.
Katie was born November 19, 1920 to the late Robert and Mary Prater in Pontotoc, Mississippi.
She is survived by her two daughters, Pamela Smith and husband Mike; Rachel Zaideman;...
Cheryl M. Linton
Oct 2, 2013
Cheryl M. Linton passed away October 2, 2013, at Kansas City Hospice House. She is survived by her mother, husband, step-brother, daughter, son and three grandchildren.
Contributions may be made to Kansas City Hospice.
Eulala M Walters
Oct 2, 2013
Eulala M. Walters (Nicholson), 94, of Mission, Kansas passed away October 2, 2013 at Overland Park Nursing and Rehab Center in Overland Park, Kansas. She was a book keeper for Western Auto Credit Union for 25 years and also a member of the Western Auto retirees. Eulala was born January 30, 1919 in Lucas County, Iowa to...
Frank Anthony “Tony” Verdict
Oct 1, 2013
Frank Anthony "Tony" Verdict, 52, Bonner Springs, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, October 1, 2013, at his home with family.
Tony was born March 20, 1961, in Lepanto, Arkansas, to Frank and Mary Louise Verdict. He was employed with Berkel and Company in Bonner Springs, Kansas. Tony was an avid sports fan, especially racing...
Melvin A. May
Sep 30, 2013
Melvin A. May, 78, of Olathe, Kansas, passed away September 30, 2013.
He was born in Wichita, Kansas, on January 25, 1935, to William and Ruth (Pratt) May. He served in the US Army/Air force during the Korean War. Because of Mel's outgoing personality he enjoyed writing and performing many skits and comedies...
Evada Angela Owens
Sep 29, 2013
Evada Owens, 57, of Kansas City, Kansas, passed away September 29, 2013, at Providence Medical Center. Evada was born September 14, 1956 in Detroit, Michigan to Ramon and Mildred Owens.
She is survived by her mother, Mildred Owens; son, Sterling Owens (ShaRita); sisters: Yvonne Bluford (Javan), Rita Finley, brother, Cedric Owens; grandchildren: Enoch,...
Dorothy C. Cooper
Sep 26, 2013
Dorothy C. Cooper, 95, of Olathe, Kansas, passed away September 26, 2013. She was born June 19, 1918 in Bourbon County, Kansas, to Isaac H. and Lula (Kaber) Goff.
Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents and daughter Karen Kelley. She is survived by daughters, Jan Cooper of...
Joan Norton
Sep 24, 2013
Joan Norton, 83, of Wichita, Kansas, passed away September 24, 2013, at Sedgwick Healthcare in Sedgwick, Kansas. Joan was born April 11, 2013, in Iola, Kansas, to Ed and Ola Holt.
She is survived by her son Joe Norton (Barbara) of Wichita, Kansas. Joan was preceded in death by her parents, husband Donald Norton, and brother Jim...
Ramanlal Mistry
Sep 23, 2013
Ramanlal Mistry, 66, Warrensburg, Missouri, passed away Monday, September 23, 2013 at his home.
Funeral Service and Cremation
Funeral services will be from 12:30-3:00 p.m. Thursday, September 26, 2013, at the Amos Family Funeral Home and Crematory. Cremation will follow.
Betty J. Boldan
Sep 23, 2013
Betty J. (Palmer) Boldan, 90, of Shawnee, Kansas, passed away on September 23, 2013.
Betty was born on November 6, 1922, in Missouri City, Missouri, to Richard and Beryl (Foley) Palmer. She was a long time member of the First Baptist Church of Shawnee.
Betty is survived by her...
Nicholas Ruder
Sep 22, 2013
Nicholas Ruder, 85, Shawnee, Kansas, passed away Sunday, September 22, 2013, at the Kansas City Hospice House, Kansas City, Missouri.
Nicholas was born March 20, 1928, to Albert and Adeline Ruder. He was a veteran of the US Army during WWII. Nicholas worked with Southwestern Bell for 35 years, retiring in August 1985....
Ronald R. Salinas
Sep 22, 2013
Ronald Rene Salinas went to be with Jesus on Sunday, the 9th of September 2013. He lost his battle with cancer.
Ron was born in El Paso, Texas, on the 10th of June, 1950. He served in the US Army during the Vietnam conflict. He had a zest for life that found him...
Donald Dean Carter
Sep 21, 2013
Donald D. Carter, 92, of Lenexa, passed away Saturday, September 21, 2013, at the Kansas City Hospice House.
Donald was born October 19, 1920, in Winchester, Kansas, to the late Arthur and Lela (McConnell) Carter. After graduating high school Donald married the love of his life Eloise Wray. She preceded him in death...
Mary Ann Hoet) Markle
Sep 18, 2013
Mary Ann (Van Hoet) Markle, 95, lifelong Shawnee resident, passed away Wednesday, September 18, 2013, at Overland Park Place.
Mary was born December 13, 1917, to the late Adolph and Germaine (VanDenBroeke) Van Hoet in Shawnee, Kansas. Mary attended St. Joseph Catholic Grade School and was a member of Good Shepherd Catholic Church....






