Obituaries
Local Obituaries for families in Shawnee, Kansas and surrounding communities of Johnson County, Shawnee Mission, and the greater Kansas City area.
Carole Antoinette Vaubel
Nov 28, 2025
Carole Vaubel (née Wytesko) was born May 11, 1939, in Kansas City, Kansas, and died at age 86 on November 28, 2025, in Mission, Kansas.
Carole was the oldest of three children born of Tony and Eva Wytesko. Along with her brother Robert and sister Linda, Carole was raised in the Russian neighborhood of Kansas City, KS. This is where she...
Jarnail Singh Gill
Nov 28, 2025
With profound sadness, we share the passing of our father, Jarnail Gill, who left us on Friday, November 28th. To us, he was the heart of our family, a man whose strength, humor, and generosity shaped our lives in ways we will carry forever.
Dad was born in Dhamai, Punjab, and began his life in America with nothing but determination and...
Winston Lee Grantham
Nov 27, 2025
Winston "Win" Grantham, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on November 27, 2025, in Overland Park, Kansas, at the age of 89. Born on July 19, 1936, in Kansas City, Missouri, Win lived a full and vibrant life, touching the hearts of all who knew him.
Win spent his professional career at Hallmark, where he dedicated...
George "Buddy" Alexander Riley Jr.
Nov 26, 2025
George Alexander Riley Jr., 90, of Overland Park, Kansas, passed away peacefully on November 26, 2025, at Homestead Assisted Living & Memory Care of Overland Park.
Born on July 12, 1935, in Edgerton, Kansas, George was the son of Rozella (Haliburton) and George A. “Buster” Riley. He grew up in Edgerton and attended Edgerton High School.
In 1954, George proudly enlisted in...
Larry Glenn Clark
Nov 25, 2025
Larry Glenn Clark, age 88, of Shawnee, Kansas, passed away peacefully of natural causes on November 25, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family. Larry was born on October 1, 1937, in Wichita, Kansas, to Glen and Edna (Reynolds) Clark. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and great-great-grandfather, Larry lived a long life marked by faith, hard work, loyalty,...
Mira Nachnani
Nov 25, 2025
It is with heavy hearts, we announce that Mira Nachnani, passed away peacefully on November 25,2025, in her home in Lenexa, Kansas, at the age of 90, surrounded by her loved ones. Mira was born on January 4, 1935, in Hyderabad Sindh, India.
Mira was a cherished grade school teacher, beloved wife, devoted mother, nurturing grandmother and dear friend to many.
She...
Carolyn Dendinger Mitchell
Nov 23, 2025
Carolyn Dendinger Mitchell passed away November 23, 2025 at the Brookdale College Square assisted living facility in Overland Park, KS. She was 89.
Carolyn Anne was born October 21, 1936 in Augusta ME, the fifth child and only daughter of Walter C. and Eunice Dendinger. The family relocated the following year to Atlanta GA, where Walter worked as an inspector for...
Rodney Dale Petersen
Nov 22, 2025
Rodney Dale Petersen, 81, of Shawnee, KS, died Saturday, November 22, 2025, following a brief illness. Rod was born February 7, 1944, in Superior, NE. He was the first child born to Alvin and Virginia (McGowan) Petersen of Republic, KS.
Rod grew up helping his father on the farm, developing a love for the outdoors and an interest in science. He...
LaQuita Joy Neal
Nov 20, 2025
With heavy hearts, we share that our beloved mother, LaQuita Joy Neal, peacefully transitioned into the arms of the Lord on November 20, 2025. Over the course of her 94 remarkable years, she touched countless lives with her boundless grace, unwavering spirit, and deep generosity of heart.
LaQuita had a true gift for hospitality, her door was always open, and her...
John Dale Acton
Nov 19, 2025
Johnny Dale Acton, 78, of Kansas City, Kansas passed away November 19, 2025 in his sleep at home.
He was born in 1947 in Columbia Missouri to Albert and Juanita Acton. He had two older half sisters, Patricia and Joyce and one younger brother, Jerry Wayne. John was a brave, kind, loyal and loving man. Most of his youth was spent...
Matilde Elodee Evans
Nov 18, 2025
My Obituary (written by Matilde)
Matilde Elodee Evans
March 7, 1921 – Nov 18, 2025
With help from my parents Will and Myra Tandy of Leoma, TN; my husband of 53 years Richard (Dick) Evans; my children Bill, Bob, Liz, Rick; daughters-in-law Jeannine, Brenda; 6 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, 4 great-great-grandchildren and friends, I think I finally became an acceptable daughter, wife, mom, mom-in-law,...
Gary Wayne Swanson
Nov 17, 2025
Gary Wayne Swanson was born on September 28, 1933 in Marquette, Kansas to Glen and Irene Swanson. He was raised in Council Grove, Kansas and, after graduating from high school there, he attended Kansas State University and graduated with a Bachelor’s in Technical Journalism in 1955, and a Bachelor’s in Business Administration in 1956. He also had a Master’s Degree...
Donald E. Lawless
Nov 17, 2025
Donald Emmett Lawless, 87, of Shawnee, Kansas, passed away peacefully on November 17, 2025, at Golden Hearts Home. Born on the family farm south of Belle Plaine, Kansas, Don grew up surrounded by the values of hard work, humility, and faith that would shape his life and character for decades to come. Don was the son of Emmett Ralph Lawless...
Patricia Ann "Pat" Treiber
Nov 16, 2025
It is with sorrowful hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved mom, grandma, and great-grandma Patricia Ann “Pat” Treiber. Pat passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 16, 2025, in Prairie Village, Kansas. Born on October 12, 1934, in Battle Creek, Iowa, Pat led a full life of 91 years, during which she brought joy and smiles to everyone...
David Lind
Nov 14, 2025
David Jonathan Lind, born February 27, 1963 in Detroit, MI, died of natural causes November 14, 2025 at his home in Overland Park, KS. David was a gentle and joy-filled man who went to be with the Lord at the age of 62. Born with Down’s Syndrome, he faced life with a purity of spirit and courage that inspired everyone...
Sandra Lee Jordan
Nov 12, 2025
Sandra Lee Jordan, of Overland Park, Kansas passed away on November 12, 2025.
Sandie was born on March 8, 1943, in Chicago, Illinois to Edward and Lucille Buck.
When Sandie was young, she moved to Chillicothe, Missouri where she graduated high school and then attended the University of Central Missouri where she received a degree in Home Economics and met her future...
Nazar Goro
Nov 12, 2025
Nazar Polus Goro, a cherished husband, father, and esteemed member of the community, passed away peacefully with his family beside him on November 12, 2025, in Lees Summit, Missouri, at the age of 62. Born on February 14, 1963, in Baghdad, Iraq, Nazar was a remarkable individual who touched the lives of many with his warmth, generosity, and unwavering dedication...
Richard Jones
Nov 11, 2025
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Richard Jones, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, on November 11, 2025, in Shawnee, KS. Born on November 25, 1945, in Texas City, TX, Richard lived a life marked by love, generosity, and inspiration, reaching the age of nearly 80.
Richard's journey was one of dedication and passion. He...
Charles "Fulton" Huddleston
Nov 11, 2025
Fulton was born October 22, 1935 to Charlie Huddleston and Lillian Rogers Huddleston in Ripley, Mississippi. Fulton was raised on a farm and learned hard work at an early age. He was the second of nine children. Fulton graduate from Palmer High School in 1954, he moved to Memphis where he worked for Blue Goose uniform factory. Later that year...
Francis "Frank" Lawrence Lavery
Nov 11, 2025
Francis (Frank) Lawrence Lavery was born on April 21, 1938, in KCK to Charles William and Cecilia Marie (Lillig) Lavery. He joined siblings Shirley, Ed, Chuck and Bob at the home and was later joined by Ralph, Paul, Margaret Mary, Mel and Theresa. Frank attended Our Lady of Good Counsel and Guardian Angels grade schools and in 1955, at 17...
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