Jul 6, 2023

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Elaine Poirot Sokol, lovingly known by many as "Frenchy," on Thursday, July 6th, 2023. She peacefully departed this world at the age of 93, surrounded by her children and grandchildren in the comfort of her own home. In honor of her vibrant and spirited life, the family will...

Jul 5, 2023

Cindy (Brown) Smith passed away suddenly at her home in Lenexa, Kansas, on July 5, 2023, at the age of 65. She was born July 21, 1957, in Kansas City, Missouri, to Bob and Donna Brown, and raised in Lathrop, Missouri.

Cindy married Greg Smith on February 3, 1984, and together they raised four children: Ryan Smith,...

Jul 3, 2023

John David "Dave" Shockey, 66, died at his Shawnee, KS, home on July 3, 2023. Born June 2, 1957, in Kansas City, MO, to Mary Branigan Shockey and Charles Earl Shockey, Jr, His parents and sister, Jan preceded him in death.

Dave grew up in Prairie Village, KS. He graduated from Shawnee Mission South High School in...

Jul 2, 2023

Laura A. Grandgenett, 59, of Overland Park, KS passed away surrounded by her family July 2nd, 2023.

A visitation will be held from 4:00 to 6:00 pm, Wednesday, July 12, 2023 at the Amos Family Funeral Home, followed by a memorial service at 6:00 pm.

Laura was born July 22nd, 1963 in Rockford, Illinois to...

Jul 1, 2023

Carol Jean Bitter, 84, of Overland Park, Kansas passed away July 1st, 2023 at the Kansas City Hospice House surrounded by her family.

Carol was born January 21st, 1939 in Chicago, Illinois. She was the only child of Einar and Helen Carlson, who emigrated from Sweden in search of a better life in the US.

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Jul 1, 2023

Andrew Boland Blair, 56, of Shawnee, KS, passed away on July 1, 2023.  He was born on March 14, 1967, in Kansas City, MO, to George and Mary Blair.

Andrew is preceded in death by his parents.  He is survived by his children, Anna Blair, Joseph Blair; siblings, Marilyn Banks, George Vincent Blair, Jennifer Lance-Peimann, Kevin Blair,...

Jun 30, 2023

Andre R. VanMeerhaeghe was born on December 17, 1939, and passed away on June 30, 2023, surrounded by his family. He was a husband, a father, a grandfather, a great grandfather, a friend, a service man, a provider, a fighter, a survivor, a fisherman, a hunter, and a personal hero to his family.

Andre was born and...

Jun 30, 2023

Jane Marie Tolman, 83, of Shawnee, KS passed away on June 30th, 2023.  She was born on August 28th, 1939 in Mansfield, Ohio to Albert and Loyola Moore.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, July 6th at 10:00 am at St. Joseph Catholic Church.  Private interment at Resurrection Cemetery.

Jane was preceded in...

Jun 28, 2023

Vickie Diane Poe, 80, of Kansas City died Wednesday, June 28, 2023, in Kansas City, Kansas after a short illness. She was born on July 22, 1942, to Victor Warren and Thelma Rita (Baker) Keckler in Hutchinson, Kansas.

Vickie attended Hutchinson High school, graduating in 1960.  She married Wiley Pat Poe June 9, 1962. They later divorced....

Jun 28, 2023

Beverly Kay Ross, 81, of Shawnee, KS, passed away on June 28,2023. She was born on December 3rd, 1941 to Boyd and Ruth Powell. A visitation will take place on Thursday, July 6th from 6 to 8 pm at Amos Family Funeral Home. A graveside service will be held at Chapel Hill Cemetary on Friday, July 7th at 10:00...

Jun 27, 2023

Nancy Chancellor, a resilient and courageous individual, passed away at the age of 76 in Lenexa, KS, following a valiant battle with cancer. She peacefully departed this world, surrounded by her loving husband Mike and devoted sons Aaron and Grant. Nancy was born on December 24th, 1946, to Christine and Lee Dennis in St. Louis, MO.

Nancy...

Jun 26, 2023

After battling with cancer, Janet Patricia Riley, affectionately known as “Trish”, died on June 26, 2023, at Kansas City Hospice at the age of 61. She leaves behind her husband, Dennis Riley; and her daughter, Kristin Riley.

Trish was born on July 27, 1961 in Kansas City, MO, to father George Shore and...

Jun 24, 2023

Karen Lee Ragland, age 76, loving mother of two, Nana to eight and wife to husband and love of her life, passed away June 24th, 2023.  Karen was born January 23rd, 1947 and grew up in the Kansas City area attending Shawnee Mission North High School where she met the love of her life, David “Kim” Ragland....

Jun 22, 2023

Rosalie Ann Jata, 85, passed away on June 22, 2023.

She was born on February 6, 1938 to Louis and Marie Smreker in Hartman, Arkansas.

She started her career in Kansas City at Western Auto. Rosalie then met the love of her life, Daniel Jata, and the two were married in Kansas City, Kansas. While...

Jun 20, 2023

Frances Nichols Baldi, age 71, of Shawnee, Kansas, died June 20, 2023.

Frances was born October 3, 1951, in Columbia, Missouri to Lonnie Spencer Nichols and Velma Fern McKissick.

She was retired from the work she loved after being diagnosed with terminal cancer in 2021.

She enjoyed working in her yard and around...

Jun 20, 2023

Judith (Judy) Lee Colgin, of Shawnee, passed peacefully, surrounded by some of her dearest friends and family on June 20th, 2023.

She was born on October 23rd, 1945 in Bristow, Oklahoma to Rosalie and Kenneth Wager. Judy grew up in Vinita, Oklahoma, alongside older brother, David. It was her adored brother who one...

Jun 20, 2023

Bertha L. Millsap passed away on June 20, 2023 at her home at the age of 97 years old.

She was born on August 1, 1925 in Mammoth Spring, Arkansas to Oscar and Rosetta Powell. She was the eighth of nine children, and was the last surviving member of her immediate family.

She married Eugene...

Jun 18, 2023

Sharon R. O’Neill, age 86, Overland Park passed away on June 18, 2023. The Mass of Christian Burial will be at Holy Cross Catholic Church, 8311 W. 93rd St. Overland Park on Tuesday, June 27, 2023 at 10:30 am. Visitation for family and friends will be at Holy Cross on June 27, 2023 from 9:30 – 10:30 am just...

Jun 18, 2023

Lynn Wesley Bousman left this earth on Sunday, June 18th, at 77 years old, surrounded by those who loved him.

Lynn was a lot of things. A tank commander, a car enthusiast, an arcade game player, an avid outdoorsman, a knife collector, a Jack Daniel’s connoisseur but above all - he was a man who loved his...

Jun 18, 2023

We are sad to announce the passing of Genevieve (Jean) Hale, born in Kansas City, KS on March 26, 1932.

Jean passed away Sunday, June 18, 2023 surrounded by her loved ones after a battle with chronic kidney disease.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Frank and...