Obituaries
Local Obituaries for families in Shawnee, Kansas and surrounding communities of Johnson County, Shawnee Mission, and the greater Kansas City area.
Susan Ann Laird
Dec 27, 2021
Susan Ann Laird, 66 of Lenexa, Kansas died peacefully, surrounded by her loved ones at her home on Monday, December 27, 2021. Susan was born on July 11, 1955 to Harold Franklin and Viola (Pietcher) Gale in Kansas City, Missouri. Susan was a dedicated mother to many, selfless to family and strangers alike, and always there when needed. Susan was...
Mary Lou Demoss
Dec 27, 2021
Mary Lou DeMoss was called home to our Lord on Monday December 27,2021. She was born November 13,1928. Mary Lou was a unique and very caring individual who touched the lives of everyone who knew her. She was born into a family of 17 brothers and sisters. She married Ray Lee DeMoss in 1948 and raised two loving children Larry...
Linda Louise (Rundle) Martin
Dec 26, 2021
Linda Louise Rundle Martin, 83, of Gardner, KS, passed away, Sunday, December 26, 2021 at Olathe Medical Center.
Linda was born September 11, 1938, in Kansas City, Kansas, the daughter of Percival James (Jack) and Louise Rundle. Linda grew up at Lake of the Forest in Bonner Springs, Kansas.
Linda graduated from Wyandotte High School...
James "Jim" Wagner
Dec 25, 2021
James “Jim” Edward Wagner, age 97, of Overland Park, Kansas passed away on Saturday, December 25, 2021. Jim was born on June 30, 1924 in Williamsport, Pennsylvania to William Carl Emil and Anna Mae Ruth Laux. Jim was one of seven children of the home and resided in Williamsport in his early years. He graduated from Williamsport High School in...
Tanya Sue Bremenkamp
Dec 24, 2021
Tanya Sue Bremenkamp, 78, Shawnee, KS passed away Friday, December 24, 2021 at Sharon Lane Nursing Center. Cremation. Tanya Oct. 6, 1943 in Tucson, AZ. She is survived by three children, Len Kiel, Twilah Hiari, and James Kiel; and four grandchildren. Events Final Resting Place Pleasant Valley Cemetery - Overland Park, KS -
Ricardo Medina
Dec 23, 2021
Ricardo Medina, 59, passed away on December 23rd, 2021. A visitation will be held from 9:00 to 11:00 am on Saturday, January 8th, 2022 at Sacred Heart of Guadalupe, 2544 Madison Avenue, Kansas City, MO 64108. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 11:00 am. Events Visitation Start Date: January 8, 2022, 9:00 am End Date: January 8, 2022,...
Mary Ann Borchardt
Dec 23, 2021
Mary Ann Knapp Borchardt, Pittsburg, died at the age of 101 on December 23, 2021, at home. She was born in Kansas City, Missouri, on July 28, 1920, to Frank and Lillian (Huffman) Knapp. Her family moved to Lansing, Kansas, where she was a 1937 graduate of Lansing High School. On June 25, 1939, she married Ralph Borchardt and...
Margaret R. Miller
Dec 22, 2021
Margaret Ruth Miller, 102, passed away peacefully on December 22, 2021. Margaret was a lifelong member of Southminster Presbyterian Church and was a long-time resident of Lakeview Village. She is survived by her step-children; niece and nephew. Family requests memorial contributions may be made to Southmister Presbyterian Church or Lakeview Village Foundation in lieu of flowers. Services are pending.
Willie Ann Claypool
Dec 21, 2021
Willie Ann Claypool, 77, of Roeland Park, Kansas passed away peacefully in her home on December 21, 2021. She is survived by her husband of 25 years Jim Claypool, two sons Aaron (Billie) Forson and Jared Forson and 2 grandchildren Ava and Chassidy.
Martha Morrish
Dec 21, 2021
Martha Morrish, 93, of Olathe, KS passed away peacefully on December 21, 2021. She was born, along with her twin, Mabel, on March 8, 1928 in Ravenwood, MO to Will Edgar McDowell and Nina Belle (Stafford) McDowell. She was very creative, a faithful Christian, wife and mother, and a talented artist. She loved animals and the beauty of nature....
Sharon C. Stewart
Dec 21, 2021
Sharon Carlene Stewart 83 of Spring Hill, KS passed away on Tues. December 21, 2021 in Wellsville KS. Celebration of Life services will be held at 10:30 AM Tuesday December 28, 2021 at the Amos Funeral Home, 10901 Johnson Drive Shawnee Kansas. Burial will follow immediately after the service at Maple Hill Cemetery 2301 South 34 Street, Kansas City, Kansas....
Jeffery Wayne Howe
Dec 20, 2021
Jeffery Wayne Howe passed away in his home on Monday December 20th 2021 at the age of 51. He was born and raised in Merriam Kansas and lived his life in or near his childhood home his entire life. He is survived by his sister Debbie, and her daughter Tess, his brother Kevin, and his sister-in-law Jeannette along with...
Marshall R. Dietz
Dec 20, 2021
Marshall Ray Dietz, Overland Park, KS, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 20, 2021, with family by his side. He was born in Kansas City, KS on July 15, 1957. He is preceded in death by his mother, Helen Dietz. Marshall was an avid Kansas City Chiefs, Royals and KU Jayhawks basketball fan. As a young athlete himself, Marshall...
James Conrad Rea
Dec 18, 2021
James “Doc” Conrad Rea, 71, of Wichita, Kansas passed away December 18th, 2021 surrounded by his loving family. James was born January 28th, 1950, in Wichita, Kansas to Harold and Elinor Rea. James was preceded in death by his parents, sister Amy and brother Russell. James is survived by his wife, Jean, to whom he had been happily married for...
Alene Mae Beasley
Dec 18, 2021
A graveside service will be 12:30 pm, Tuesday, January 25, 2022 at Leavenworth National Cemetery.
Brian Robert Dixon
Dec 16, 2021
Brian Robert Dixon, 57, passed away Thursday, December 16, 2021, at his home in Merriam, Kansas. Brian was born in Kansas City, Kansas, to Terry and Patti Dixon. He graduated from Shawnee Mission North High School in 1983 and then received an Associate’s Degree from Johnson County Community College. Brian married Dana (Armstrong) in 2001. Brian was a loving...
Peter Taschler
Dec 15, 2021
It is with peace, yet a sense of great loss that we share the passing of Peter Charles Taschler on Wednesday, December 15, 2021. At home, tended by his loving family, it was precisely as he wanted this chapter to end. Everyone who knew Pete knew he cherished his best friend and wife Mickey (Jeanine) who preceded him in death...
Rebecca Maureen Bicak
Dec 14, 2021
Rebecca Maureen Bicak, November 25, 1997—December 14, 2021 Rebecca Maureen Bicak of Shawnee, Kansas, passed away at age 24 on December 14, 2021. Rebecca was born on November 25, 1997 in Olathe, Kansas to Peter Joseph and Karen Suzanne Bicak. She spent her early years with her family in Kansas City, Missouri before they moved to Shawnee, KS in 2003....
Michaela Lee Barry
Dec 13, 2021
Michaela Lee Barry, 34, passed away on December 13th, 2021. Michaela was born on April 16, 1987 to Karen and Tom Barry. Michaela graduated from Olathe East High School in 2007. She attended various classes at JCCC and recently completed a career training program through Project Search. For several years, Michaela worked as a paraprofessional for the Olathe School District....






