Nov 28, 2023

Wife, Mom and Baba, J. Barbara Handelman, led her 93 years with love. She died on November 28 at Benton House of Staley Hills Assisted Living. Born in Jefferson City, Barbara was a 1952 graduate of Saint Mary’s Hospital Nursing School. After working as a nurse in Missouri, Illinois and New Jersey, she culminated her hospital nursing career at...

Nov 27, 2023

Debra “Debbie” Lynn Unkenholz, 68, of Shawnee, Kansas died on November 27, 2023 at KU Medical Center after a long battle with Leukemia.

Debbie was born in Kansas City, Missouri to Lloyd and Linda Dodd on July 29, 1955. She was married to Richard Unkenholz on May 5, 1973. Richard and Debbie had two children, Shannon and...

Nov 27, 2023

Mrs. Jeanne Childress, 75, passed away at KU Medical Center on Monday, November 27, 2023. Jeanne is survived by her sister, Mary Kirks of Colorado, and brother, Bill Evans of Kansas. Jeanne was preceded in death by her husband of 31 years, Lee Childress. Jeanne was born and raised in the Kansas City metro area and she...

Nov 27, 2023

Loren Dean Balderston, 99, of Lenexa, Kansas passed away on Monday, November 27, 2023.  He was born on November 4, 1924 in Clifton, Kansas to Harvey and Olive (Loyd) Balderston.

Dean is preceded in death by his wife of 71 years, Virgie Elaine (Lundquist) Balderston; brothers, John Balderston, Sam Balderston, and Wilmer Balderston.  He is survived by...

Nov 25, 2023

Darrel LeRoy Carter, 65, was born on January 7, 1958, to Louis and Iola Carter of Morrowville, KS. He exemplified strength and resilience throughout his battle with Pancreatic Cancer. Despite the challenges he faced, his attitude remained incredibly positive and hopeful throughout his cancer journey.

Darrel called his family together for a special Thanksgiving gathering at his...

Nov 25, 2023

Bill Huff (81) was born August 25, 1942 in Kansas City, Mo.  He was the son of Paul and Helen Huff.  He lived most of his life in Shawnee, Kansas. Bill passed away peacefully on November 25, 2023 at Advent Health Medical Center.  Bill attended St. Joseph Grade School and High School in Shawnee. Bill was preceded in death...

Nov 24, 2023

Connie R. VanDenabeele passed away on November 24, 2023 at her home in Lenexa, Kansas, after a battle with cancer. Her visitation will be held on December 9, 2023 from 2:00-3:00 p.m. with a memorial service to immediately follow at Amos Family Funeral Home, 10901 Johnson Drive, Shawnee, Kansas 66203.

Connie was born on November 6th,1957 in...

Nov 24, 2023

Keith Thomas Walden, 75, of Lenexa, Kansas passed away on November 24, 2023, from Lewy Body Dementia.

Keith was predeceased by his parents, Woodrow E., and Rose M. (Bonich) Walden, and an infant sister.  He is survived by his children, George (Kate) Walden and Jayme Walden; his grandchildren, Bennett, Hannah, Harper, and Niko; and ex-wife and friend...

Nov 24, 2023

We take this occasion to celebrate the life of Elizabeth (Betty) Ann Rafferty, beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, who passed away peacefully at home with her family present. She was 95 years old. Betty was born in Shawnee, Kansas as the 2nd of 5 children to John and Frances Lally. She met her husband Jack Rafferty shortly after high...

Nov 23, 2023

We are sad to announce the passing of Kathleen “Kathy” Marie Barnes of Shawnee, KS. Kathy died on 11/23/23 at age 59. Kathy was a longtime member of the service industry in and around the Kansas City Metro area and was a local favorite of many of the customers. She was also someone who cared deeply about her family...

Nov 19, 2023

Patricia Ann (Belveal) Ratliff

Patricia Ann (Belveal) Ratliff passed away on November 19, 2023, following a long illness.

She was born to the late Alverta Mae Green (Belveal) Rogers and Lysle C. Belveal on August 18, 1933, at St. Francis Hospital in Wichita, Kansas. She is preceded in death...

Nov 17, 2023

Kiley Lynne Brewster-Smith, age 44, passed away on Friday, November 17th, 2023.

She was born and raised in Topeka Kansas then spent most of her adult life in Colorado. Kiley graduated from the University of Northern Colorado with her Bachelor of Science in Education. She worked as a beautician and hairstylist for over 20 years.

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Nov 17, 2023

With great sorrow, Bobbie Lorraine Strong, age 85, of Shawnee, Kansas, passed away November 17, 2023, surrounded by her family. She was born in Merriam, Kansas to William and Florence (Huff) Palmer on March 10, 1938. She grew up in Shawnee with her sister Jane and brother Butch and had a great childhood. She attended Shawnee Mission High School...

Nov 16, 2023

Reverend Michael Jerald Hruby, known as Mike by his family and friends, was born in Cedar Rapids, Iowa on March 7th, 1956 to Jerry and Lois Hruby. After graduation from Jefferson High School in Cedar Rapids, he served in the United States Air Force. He attended the MidAmerica Nazarene University and was ordained as a minister in the Nazarene...

Nov 16, 2023

"In Loving Memory of Gerald "Jerry" L. Heathman"

05/06/1962 - 11/16/2023

It is with great sadness, we announce the passing of Jerry L. Heathman, a truly remarkable man. Jerry Heathman, 61, Basehor KS passed away on Thursday, November 16th in his sleep, in the presence of his home. Jerry was born in Kansas...

Nov 15, 2023

Janet Ellen Brooks Was the strongest woman that her friends and family ever knew. Growing upon a farm in southern Kansas gave her an appreciation for the land, and a deep appreciation of hard work. That’s probably why when she met Keith she knew he was the hardest worker she would ever have the chance to love and married...

Nov 14, 2023

Elaine Louise Worrell, lovingly known as "Pinky," left this world on November 14, 2023, at the age of 96 in Olathe, Kansas. She was born on October 22, 1927, in Kansas City, Kansas, to Bill and Wilma George. Pinky sure knew how to make life colorful! Elaine was a true lifelong learner. She graduated from Paseo High...

Nov 12, 2023

Lisa Ann Lucas, 44, of Shawnee, KS, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Sunday, November 12, 2023, surrounded by family and friends. She was born to Dennis and Linda Rush in Smithville, MO, on July 30, 1979. Lisa graduated from Kearney High School and received a Bachelors in Education from Baker University in 2002. She earned a Master...

Nov 10, 2023

David F. Hahlen, age 93, passed away on November 10th, 2023. David was born March 2,1930 in Cleveland, Ohio to Fredrick Hahlen and Ruth Gouvy Hahlen.

His family moved to Perry, Ohio northeast of Cleveland to a home next door to his paternal grandparents. He grew up helping his grandparents with their fruit farm and when old...

Nov 7, 2023

Jeffery Eugene West of Kansas City, Kansas passed away on 7 November 2023 at the age of 72. Jeff was born 11 February 1951 in Kenton, Ohio. He grew up in Florida and his family later moved to southern California where he lived until he entered the military. Jeff joined the U.S. Army in March of 1968 at the...