Obituaries
Local Obituaries for families in Shawnee, Kansas and surrounding communities of Johnson County, Shawnee Mission, and the greater Kansas City area.
Roger Lee Fox
Jan 10, 2024
Roger Lee Fox, born on June 10, 1949, in Fort Eustis, Virginia, passed away in early January 2024, in Independence, Missouri, at the age of 74.
Roger had a distinguished career in the Army, serving for 26 years and achieving the level of Sergeant First Class. His dedication and commitment to his country were evident throughout his...
Arlen Arthur Gabriel
Jan 9, 2024
We are saddened to announce the passing of Arlen Arthur Gabriel, of Eudora, Kansas, who passed away at the age of 78, on January 9, 2024, at the St. Luke’s Rehabilitation Institute in Overland Park, Kansas.
Arlen was born in Lawrence, Kansas on June 10, 1945, to Arthur and Alberta Bell Gabriel. He grew up with his...
Yvonne M (Welke) Thompson
Jan 8, 2024
Yvonne Mae Thompson, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on January 8, 2024, in Overland Park, Kansas. She was born on August 4, 1934, in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. Yvonne was 89 years old at the time of her passing.
Yvonne led a fulfilling life, dedicating herself to various roles throughout the...
Francisco Trinidad Chavez
Jan 8, 2024
Francisco Trinidad Chavez, affectionately known as Frankie, passed away peacefully on January 8, 2024, at the age of 80. He was born on July 20, 1943, in Lawrence, Kansas, to his loving parents, Herminia and Francisco Chavez.
Frankie found inspiration in playing the trumpet, painting, sculpting, cooking and simple conversation with others. He never saw a stranger,...
Maxine Virginia Pusch Tarson
Jan 6, 2024
Maxine Virginia Pusch Tarson
March 11, 1931 – January 6, 2024 Lenexa, Kansas - Maxine Virginia Pusch Tarson was born in Kansas City, Missouri, daughter of Hilda Meta Fuchs Pusch and Theodore Charles Pusch.
She graduated from Rosedale High School and attended Delmar College in Texas. She worked for Kansas City Power & Light, Nation...
Mary Ann Peck
Jan 3, 2024
Mary Ann Peck, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and retired elementary music teacher, passed away peacefully on January 3, 2024, in Merriam, Kansas, at the age of 76. She was born on July 20, 1947, in Kansas City, Missouri, later adopted by Marjorie and Herman Bath of Emporia, Kansas.
Mary Ann dedicated her life to nurturing young minds...
Cynthia Kay (Bradshaw) Hoelting
Jan 3, 2024
Cynthia Kay Hoelting, affectionately known as Cyndi, was born on April 2, 1958, in Burlington, Colorado, to the late Robert A. Bradshaw and Velta M. (Farr) Bradshaw. She peacefully passed away on January 3, 2024, in Shawnee, Kansas. Cynthia was 65 years old at the time of her passing.
Cyndi dedicated many years...
Velda Claudine (Julian) Shettleworth
Jan 2, 2024
Velda Claudine (Julian) Shettleworth, of Shawnee, passed away on January 2, 2024, at her daughter’s home. Claudine was born on February 2, 1928, in Lebo, Kansas. She was the daughter of Claude and Myrtle (Lewis) Julian. Claudine graduated from Lebo High School in 1946.
Claudine met the love of her life, Bob, in 1948. It was quite...
Alex Watson
2024
Alex Watson born May 1969 and passed February 2024. Alex was born in St. Louis to Chuck and Carol Watson. He lived in many places, California, Illinois, Oklahoma among others; though he would always consider the Kansas City area his home.
Alex started tinkering with electronics as a boy and this eventually led to an appreciation of...
Donald C. Chamblin
Dec 30, 2023
Donald Chamblin of Mission, KS, died on December 30, 2023.
Don was born at home on June 26, 1931, in Higginsville, MO, to Lee and Helen (Van Meter) Chamblin. He graduated from Higginsville High School, Class of ’49, and received a BS in Business Administration from Central Missouri State College in 1953. He served in the United...
John Richard Hartman
Dec 28, 2023
John Richard Hartman, 93, of Shawnee, Kansas passed away on December 28, 2023 at Kansas City Hospice House. He was born in Shawnee, Kansas on September 17, 1930, graduated from Shawnee Mission North in 1950, and served in the US Air Force from 1950 – 1953 during the Korean War. John married the love of his life, Lou Anne,...
Kenneth Eugene Hargis
Dec 28, 2023
Kenneth Eugene Hargis, 76 of Shawnee, Kansas died December 28, 2023 following a long illness.
Ken was born in Gainesville, Missouri, the child of Wilma & Clarence Hargis. Surviving are his attentive, accepting, and overly-patient wife Rebecca (Becky), children Katie and Zac, grandkids Max, Maya, Ava, and Andrew, and his brother Rob.
He is preceded...
Michael Dean Turvey
Dec 26, 2023
Michael “Mike” Dean Turvey, 77, died on December 26th, 2023, after entering the hospital six weeks ago for heart complications. Before going into the hospital, he was vibrant and enjoyed his daily trips to the gym to walk on the treadmill, his breakfasts with buddies at “The Table of Knowledge,” investing in the stock market, playing Wordle,...
Peter Perez Sr.
Dec 25, 2023
Peter Perez, 94, of Kansas City, KS, passed away on December 25, 2023. He was born on August 22, 1929 in Kansas City, Missouri to Alberto and Maria Perez.
Peter dedicated over 30 years of his life working for Swift and Company before retiring. After retirement, he and his wife, Lucita Perez, opened St. Jude's Mexican restaurant...
Donald Lee Simpson
Dec 23, 2023
Donald Lee Simpson was born February 10, 1958 in Osceola, Nebraska to Merlin and Lois (Bailey) Simpson and died on December 23, 2023 in Overland Park, Kansas. He was baptized in the Stromsburg, NE Baptist Church where he became a member. Later he was a member of the First Christian Church of Hebron, NE and South Pointe Christian Church...
Diana Sue (Vandevender) Crook
Dec 22, 2023
We are heartbroken to announce that our mother, Diana Sue Crook of Trenton, Missouri, passed away on December 22, 2023, at 66, at Armour Oaks Senior Living after a sudden decline in her health. Diana was born on September 7, 1957, in Trenton, Missouri, to Gilbert and Pauline (Coon) Vandevender.
Diana grew up on a farm in...
Naomi Ruth (Ottens) Davis
Dec 21, 2023
Naomi Ruth Davis, née Ottens, who graced this world on October 13, 1935, passed away on December 21, 2023. Born in Kansas City, Kansas, she embarked on a wonderful journey, leaving an indelible mark on the hearts of all who knew her. Her life was guided by her faith in her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ who has now...
Connie Louise (Hampton) Lockard
Dec 20, 2023
Connie Louise (Hampton) Speer Lockard, 75, of Shawnee, Kansas died December 20, 2023 at AdventHealth Shawnee Mission.
Visitation will be 1-2:00 pm, Saturday, December 30, 2023 with a funeral service starting at 2:00 pm at Amos Family Funeral Home, 10901 Johnson Drive, Shawnee, Kansas 66203; burial in Pleasant View Cemetery immediately following.
Connie...
Felicitas (Merino) Cordero
Dec 18, 2023
Felicitas (Merino) Cordero, 96, passed away peacefully at her home on December 18, 2023, in Kansas City, Missouri.
She was born June 9, 1927 in Kansas City, Missouri, to the late Victoriano Merino and Julia (Flores) Merino.
Throughout the years, Felicitas enjoyed cooking, sewing, and crocheting, making beautiful afghans...
Linda "Ruby" A. Dunn
Dec 18, 2023
Linda Dunn (aka Ruby) 74 of Shawnee, Kansas passed away peacefully on Monday, December 18, 2023.
She was a beloved wife, mother, sister, friend, grandma and great grandma.
Linda was born October 25,1949 to Paul and Doris Hutting in Lansing, Michigan. She was a lifelong Kansas City Resident and graduated from Shawnee Mission West in...






