Obituaries
Local Obituaries for families in Shawnee, Kansas and surrounding communities of Johnson County, Shawnee Mission, and the greater Kansas City area.
Bruce Wenner
Oct 27, 2022
Bruce Richard Wenner passed away on October 27th , 2022 at the age of 84. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Francie, his three children, Kathleen, Brian and Thomas, six grandchildren Anna, Nathan, Daniel, Joshua, Marie and Gaelys, and by his brother, The Reverend Fred Wenner of Frederick, MD and sister Louise McKinney of Cleveland, OH....
Valena K. Wheeler
Oct 26, 2022
Valena K. Wheeler, 71, of Shawnee, Kansas passed away October 26, 2022 surrounded by her loving family.
Valena was born April 2, 1951 in St. Joseph, Missouri to Wayne and Ardy Elder. She had recently moved to Colonial Oaks Senior Living at Leawood and thoroughly enjoyed the new friends and activities. She also enjoyed Coca-cola, The Real...
James "Jim" Allen Spawn
Oct 24, 2022
James “Jim” Allen Spawn, 76, of Weatherby Lake, MO went to be with his Lord and Savior on October 24, 2022, at home with his loving family by his side.
He was born September 13, 1946, in St. Paul, MN to Jimmie and Rose May Spawn. He is survived by his wife Melissa Spawn; son Jason Spawn...
Sara Jane Culmsee
Oct 22, 2022
Sara Jane Culmsee, 88, of Shawnee, Kansas passed away at her daughter’s home peacefully on October 22, 2022. She was born on May 13, 1934 in Kansas City, MO, the daughter of Curtis Franklin and Evelyn Lillian (Larson) Snyder.
Sara Jane graduated from KU School of Architecture. She worked both privately and corporately for 40+...
Marilyn Kay Fuller
Oct 22, 2022
Marilyn Kay (Shortley) Fuller, beloved wife, mother, sister, aunt and friend, passed away on October 22, 2022. Marilyn was born on August 21, 1939 to Daniel and Lucile Shortley in Lawler, Iowa. She graduated from State Center High School. She retired from the aircraft manufacturing industry in 1999 in Texas and moved to Kansas to be with her family....
Steve Hersh
Oct 21, 2022
Steve K. Hersh, 67, died Friday, October 21, 2022 at AdventHealth Shawnee Mission with his loving Wife by his side.
A memorial service will be 2:30 pm, Saturday, October 29, 2022 at Amos Family Funeral Home, 10901...
Robert Thomas Baty
Oct 20, 2022
Robert Thomas Baty, Jr., 52, Shawnee, KS passed away Thursday, October 20, 2022 at his home. Memorial service will be 4:00 pm, Wednesday, Oct. 26 at the Amos Family Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Robert was born November 30, 1969 in Chicago, IL to Robert and...
Deanna Mae (Hummon) Miller
Oct 18, 2022
Deanna Mae Miller was born in Kansas City, MO on March 13, 1938. She leaves behind her husband of 63 years, Maurice (Maury) Miller, their two children, Jerry Miller and wife Dana, Rhonda Masilionis and husband Matt, and six grandchildren, Cameron and wife Alexa, Mark, Haley, Mitch, Kyler and Hannah, and a great granddaughter Gracyn. She was...
Bonnie Jean (James) Reed
Oct 15, 2022
Bonnie Jean Reed, born February 26, 1930, passed away October 15, 2022, at the age of 92.
Graveside service to be announced later at Laughlin Cemetery in Camdenton, MO.
Bonnie was born on a farm near Hatfield, MO to Clarence Jess and Velma Rinehart James.
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Robert Earl Harding, Jr.
Oct 14, 2022
Robert Earl Harding, Jr., 72, of Overland Park, Kansas died at his home on Friday, October 14, 2022.
Rob was born on September 5, 1950 in St. Louis, Missouri to Rev. Robert and Glaphre (Taylor) Harding.
He attended school in Minneapolis, Minnesota and later attended college at Point Loma College in San Diego, California.
...Joseph C. Meredith
Oct 14, 2022
Joseph (Joe) Meredith passed away October 14th, 2022. Joe was born in Knoxville, Tennessee where he graduated from the University of Tennessee in 1973 after completing an apprenticeship with the Brotherhood of Boilermakers Union. After graduation he accepted a position with the Union headquarters in Kansas City, Kansas where he made lifelong friends. Joe retired from the Union in...
Donald N. Johnson
Oct 12, 2022
Donald N. Johnson passed away peacefully at his home on October 12, 2022, with his family at his side. He was born in Pouce Coupe, British Columbia, Canada, on July 26, 1935, to Magnus N. and Elsie Garrett Johnson. This location was a point of family interest because his father and a brother owned a Ford dealership, the first...
Betty Jean Ruiz
Oct 12, 2022
Betty J. Hinkle-Ruiz born July 13, 1937, passed away Oct. 12, 2022, at the age of 85.
Mass of Christian burial will be 10:00 am, Wednesday, October 19, 2022 at Our Lady of Unity - Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 2646 S 34th St, Kansas City, KS 66106 with a visitation starting at 9:00 am; a private family...
B. Alan Bell
Oct 12, 2022
B. Alan Bell was born June 30, 1941 in Roanoke, Virginia. Throughout his life he showed his love to God, country, and family. He served a combined 20 years between the Air Force and Army Reserve. He served in Korat, Thailand during the Vietnam War. Alan retired from Army and the U.S. Treasury Department with many awards and accolades....
Paul Frederick Mages
Oct 11, 2022
Paul Frederick Mages, Tecumseh, KS passed away on Tuesday, October 11th, 2022 at Brookdale Memory Care, Shawnee, KS. Paul is survived by his wife Ann Albers, three daughters Angie (Brent) Boles, Paula Mages all of Topeka and Theresa Lemus (Rory Hickock) of Reno Nevada. Paul has six grandchildren Cassidy Roberson, Madeline Key, Alex Mages, Nicole Sprague, Mateo Lemus, and...
Lyle Dean Wilson
Oct 11, 2022
Lyle Dean Wilson, age 64, of Edwardsville, Kansas, died of cancer on Tuesday, October 11, 2022, after being diagnosed in early 2021. Lyle was born on August 30, 1958, in Topeka, Kansas to H. Dean and Opal (Parker) Wilson. He studied theatre at the University of Kansas.
Lyle worked in a variety of customer service positions. He...
Elizabeth 'Libbie' Faye Maine
Oct 11, 2022
Elizabeth “Libbie” Faye Dougherty Maine was born in La Junta, Colorado on October 9, 1928, and went to glory on October 11, 2022. Her parents were Dr. Milton Wyle Dougherty and Velma Faye Oline Dougherty.
Libbie had the privilege of growing up with her sister Esther in a loving Christian home near Morning Sun Iowa. At an...
Ashton Christal Lawrence Jr.
Oct 11, 2022
Ashton Christal Lawrence Jr., 86, passed away October 11, 2022 at home surrounded by his loving family.
Ashton and his wife Linda Kay will be laid to rest together in Leavenworth National Cemetery in Leavenworth, Kansas on Friday, October 28, 2022 at 1:30 p.m.
Ashton Christal Lawrence Jr., known to all of his friends as...
Robert "Bob" Day
Oct 11, 2022
Robert “Bob” Day, 72, of Shawnee, KS passed away on October 11th, 2022. He was born on October 9th, 1950 in Kansas City, MO to Orval and Walline Day. A visitation will take place on Saturday, October 15th, 2022 from 4 to 6 pm at Amos Family Funeral Home in Shawnee, KS.
Bob was preceded in death...
Arlyn Donald Bauer
Oct 11, 2022
Arlyn Donald Bauer, 92, passed away on October 11, 2022 at Sharon Lane Health and Rehab Center. He was born on August 13, 1930, in Ida Grove, IA, to Gustave and Elouise Bauer.
Arlyn is preceded in death by his wife of 52 years, Nadine (Azeltine) Bauer. He is survived by his four children, David (Terri) Bauer,...






