Obituaries
Local Obituaries for families in Shawnee, Kansas and surrounding communities of Johnson County, Shawnee Mission, and the greater Kansas City area.
Jeannie Dearth
Sep 18, 2013
Mina Jean Dearth, 85, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away Wednesday morning, September 18, 2013, at the Kansas City Hospice House, after a courageous battle with numerous health issues.
Jeannie was born December 20, 1927, to the late William and Nellie (Minor) Knight in Hinton, Oklahoma. Jeannie was a devoted wife, mother, and...
Teresa Puthoor
Sep 17, 2013
Teresa Puthoor, age 7, of Olathe, Kansas, died September 17, 2013, at Overland Park Regional Medical Center.
Visitations and Funeral Mass
Visitation will be from 6:00-8:00 p.m., with Rosary at 6:00 p.m., Wednesday, September 18, 2013, at Amos Family Funeral Home, and an another visitation...
Joyce M. Stevens
Sep 15, 2013
Joyce Margaret Stevens, 88, of Westwood, Kansas, passed away on September 15, 2013.
Joyce was born on March 4, 1925 to Reginald and Martha Sellwood in Isle of Wright, England. She worked at Shawnee Mission Medical Center and retired as a supervisor of Environmental Services.
Joyce is survived by...
Carolyn J. Keech
Sep 15, 2013
Carolyn Jane (Jacob) Keech, 79, of Overland Park, Kansa,s passed away on September 15, 2013, at Carmel Hills Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Independence, Missouri.
Carolyn was born January 6, 1934, in Cozad, Nebraska, the youngest of 11 children of John and Selma Jacob who farmed in the Cozad area. After graduating from...
Consalvo “Carl” Sciubba, Jr.
Sep 13, 2013
Carl Sciubba of Shawnee, Kansas (formerly of Wallingford, Pennsylvania) passed away Friday, September 13, 2013. He was born September 21, 1932, to Consalvo Sr. and Agnes Sciubba in East Lansdowne, Pennsylvania. He went to East Lansdowne Elementary School and graduated from Lansdowne High School. He received a Bachelors degree (1956) and Masters degree (1959) in Mechanical Engineering...
Carolyn Ann Teaney
Sep 13, 2013
Carolyn Ann Teaney, 66, Shawnee, KS died Friday, Sept 13, 2013.
Memorial Services
Memorial services will be 7:00 pm Tuesday, Sept. 17 at the Amos Family Funeral Home. Visitation 6-7 pm Tues at the funeral home.
Frances A Bridges
Sep 12, 2013
Frances A. Bridges, 86, of Leavenworth, Kansas, passed away September 12, 2013, at Homestead Assisted Living in Leavenworth, Kansas. Frances was born August 30, 1927, in Brunswick, Missouri, to Paul and Helen Miller.
She is survived by her son, Wayne and wife Kathleen Bridges; sisters: Helen and Charlene; brother, Paul J. Miller; three...
N. Jane Shearer
Sep 12, 2013
N. Jane Shearer, 79, of Kansas City, Kansas, passed away September 12, 2013, at The University of Kansas Medical Center.
Jane was born October 22, 1933, in Hays, Kansas, to William and Agnes Shearer.
She is survived by her nephew, Bo Shearer; and cousins: Bill, Judd, Steve, and Glenn...
Albert Earl “Curt” Speck
Sep 12, 2013
Curt Speck, 74, Shawnee, Kansas, passed away Thursday, September 12, 2013, at his home surrounded by his family.
Curt was born December 31, 1938, to Roy L. and Florence B. Speck in Oswego, Kansas. He was a graduate of Oswego High School. Curt was a warehouse manager for 35 years, retiring in 2002....
Loretta M. Mccormack
Sep 7, 2013
Loretta M. McCormack, 91, Lenexa, formerly of New York City, New York, passed away Saturday, September 7, 2013, at Shawnee Mission Medical Center. Loretta was born October 25, 1921, to the late James and Catherine McCarthy in New York City.
She is survived by her son, Chris McCormack and...
Calvin L. Renegar
Sep 6, 2013
Calvin L. Renegar, 89, of Shawnee, Kansas, passed away September 6, 2013, at Shawnee Gardens Nursing Home surrounded by his loving family. Calvin was born August 15, 1924, in Birch Tree, Missouri, to Charles and Eldora Renegar.
He is survived by his loving wife Donna; sons, Jim and William...
Mary Anne Mcanany Textor
Sep 6, 2013
Mrs. Mary Anne McAnany Textor, age 92 years, Shawnee, Kansas, passed away on Friday, September 6, 2013, at Kansas City Hospice House.
A (near) life-long resident of Shawnee and parishioner of St. Joseph's Church, Mom was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Ralph G. Textor, Sr.; their infant...
Dianne Moore
Sep 5, 2013
Dianne B. Moore, 62, of Olathe, Kansas, passed away September 5, 2013, at her residence surrounded by her loving family. Dianne was born July 10, 1951, in Gardner, Kansas, to Casey and Margie Jones.
She is survived by her loving husband Harold "Butch" Moore; sons: Jamie Moore (Shannon), and...
Miles Aaron Sheffler
Sep 2, 2013
Miles Aaron Sheffler, 82, Olathe Kansas, passed away on September 2, 2013.
He was the son of Lawrence Bernard and Beulah Elma Sheffler of Newton, Kansas. Miles proudly served his country as a member of the United States Army during the Korean War. Upon his return to the USA...
Uhlemma “Lemmie” Myer
Sep 2, 2013
Uhlemma "Lemmie" Myer, 85, Kansas City, Kansas, passed away Monday, September 2, 2013, at the Sweet Life in Overland Park, Kansas.
Mrs. Myer was born on December 4, 1927, in Kansas City, Kansas, to Everett and Uhla (Hinds) Major. She graduated from WyandotteHigh School. In 1951, Lemmie married George...
Mabel C. Marin
Aug 31, 2013
Mabel (Escolastica Chavez) Marin, 91, of Shawnee passed away August 31, 2013, at Kansas City Hospice House. She was born February 10, 1922, in Wichita, Kansas.
She was preceded in death by her husband Nelson Marin and son Jesse Juarez. Mabel is survived by her son Daniel Juarez (Karen),...
Ray I. Powell
Aug 30, 2013
Ray I. Powell, 94, of Lenexa, went to be with Jesus and wife, Lois, Friday, August 30, 2013, at 2:28 p.m. Ray was born April 4, 1919, in Columbus, Ohio.
He was preceded in death by his wife Lois Ann Powell, son David Powell, sister Helen Fisher, and parents...
Alfred Schapker
Aug 28, 2013
Alfred A. Schapker, 98, of Merriam, Kansas, passed away August 28, 2013, at Santa Marta Senior Living Center in Olathe, Kansas.
Alfred was born August 7, 1915, in Poseyville, Indiana, to John and Anna Schapker. Alfred was a proud Navy Veteran having served aboard the USS Nevada.
Virginia Johnston
Aug 28, 2013
Virginia Florence Ogg Johnston, 94, loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother, passed away August 28, 2013, at Lakeview Village in Lenexa, Kansas. The family will hold a private graveside service. Virginia was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Thomas Bingham Johnston, Sr., and her two sisters and two brothers.
Born in...
Jean A. Moran
Aug 28, 2013
Jean A. Moran, 87, of Shawnee, passed away Wednesday, August 28, 2013 at Sweet Life at Rosehill.
Jean was born on June 30, 1926 in Hargrave, Kansas to the late William P. and Rosa A. Moran. She was the last person to be born in Hargrave, Kansas.






