Obituaries
Local Obituaries for families in Shawnee, Kansas and surrounding communities of Johnson County, Shawnee Mission, and the greater Kansas City area.
Mary Ellen Stephenson
Feb 19, 2021
Mary Ellen Stephenson crossed over to eternal life peacefully with family by her side on February 19, 2021 at the age of 95. What a warm and loving woman she was!
Mary Ellen was born to Clyde and Vera Ferguson in Kansas City, Kansas. She graduated from Argentine High School. She was united...
Virgil L. Glassinger
Feb 18, 2021
Virgil Lawayne Glassinger, 89, Shawnee, KS, passed away Thursday, February 18, 2021.
Virgil was born on December 8, 1931 in Kansas City, Missouri. He was raised by father, Leo Glassinger, and step-mother, Emma, mother, Marie (Criss) Creech and step-father, Ed, and sister Leola (Glassinger) Mendoza.
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George Edward Kramer
Feb 16, 2021
George Edward Kramer passed into God's eternal embrace on February 16th, 2021 at the age of 74.
George was a devoted husband and loving father. A graduate of Bishop Miege high school and Pittsburg State University, George served his country as a 1st Lieutenant in the United States Army. After returning home to Kansas City,...
Ralph S. Noland
Feb 16, 2021
Ralph S. Noland passed away peacefully at his home on February 16, 2021.
Ralph was born on November 10, 1948 in Chicago, Illinois and was immediately adopted as an infant by Marian Ehrhardt. Marian later married Stanley Elven who adopted and raised Ralph as his son. He attended Wyandotte High School and graduated...
Veta M. Hunsucker
Feb 16, 2021
Veta May Hunsucker, 87, Shawnee, KS passed away Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2021 at AdventHealth Shawnee Mission, KS. Graveside services will be  2:00 pm Saturday, Feb. 20, 2021 at the Shawnee Mission Memory Gardens.
Veta was born in Eagleville, MO on May 25th, 1933 to Earl and Vergie Stewart. She married her childhood sweetheart,...
Robert A. Stricklin
Feb 15, 2021
Robert Stricklin, 54, of Overland Park, Kansas passed away on February 15, 2021. He was born on May 28, 1966, in Kansas City, Missouri.
Robert proudly served in the United States Navy. He had recently retired from a 27-year-long career with the United States Postal Service.
He leaves behind many to cherish his memory including;...
James Michael Spaith
Feb 14, 2021
JAMES M. SPAITH was born on August 17, 1951 in Wichita, Kansas. He lived with his parents in Lenexa when 95th Street was a gravel road. He attended Shawnee Mission schools, graduating in 1969. He earned his Bachelor's Degree in 1973 at Baker University, and his law degree in 1973 from Washburn University. He served as a White House...
Thomas J. Sloan
Feb 12, 2021
The most loving, nurturing and generous man I have ever known, Thomas Joseph Sloan, passed away on February 12, 2021 after bravely battling cancer. He said he was going to go out fighting so hard we would remember him as Rocky. He fought fervently for every moment he could spend with his beautiful wife Revelle.
Nelma Fay Rowland
Feb 12, 2021
Nelma F. Rowland, 80, of Overland Park, Kansas passed away on February 12th, 2021. She was born on July 1st, 1940 in Garrett, Kentucky to Elijah and Evelyn Collins.
Mom,
Totally dedicated to family
Strong person - always the corner stone of the family
Good listener - always willing to listen...
Lorraine M. Springer
Feb 10, 2021
Lorraine M. Springer, 97, and 42-year resident of Fargo, ND, died Wednesday, February 10th in Overland Park, KS.
Lorraine M. Nelson was born to Minnie (Anderson) and Magnus Nelson October 4, 1923 in Ellsworth Township, Meeker County, Minnesota. The family moved to Litchfield, MN when she was four years old where she received her education, graduating in...
Darryl Dean Motti
Feb 9, 2021
Darryl D. Motti, 81, of Overland Park, KS passed away Sunday, February 9th at Olathe Hospice House.
He graduated from Westport High School in 1957. On October 24, 1964, Darryl married Marvina Coats in Portland, Indiana. Darryl was an active member of the Central Church of the Nazarene. He enjoyed spending time with his family...
Richard Lee Tevis
Feb 9, 2021
Richard Lee Tevis, 88, of Shawnee, Kansas passed away Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2021 at The Healthcare Resort of Leawood.
Richard was the youngest child of 5 and was born on June 9, 1932 in Kansas City, KS. to Ralph Sr. and Alice Tevis. He grew up in Kansas City, KS. and attended Wyandotte High School. Richard participated...
Gary Philip Rollheiser
Feb 8, 2021
Gary Philip Rollheiser passed away on February 8th. He was 76 years old.  Gary was born in Kansas City, KS and lived most of his life in the Kansas City area. He graduated from Bishop Miege High School. After earning a Masters Degree from Rockhurst University and building his career as a recruiter, Gary, along with his brother Ron and...
Alison D. Oxley
Feb 8, 2021
Alison D. Oxley, age 51, passed away on Feb. 8th, 2021.
Alison was born on October 27, 1969. She lived all of her life in The Kansas City area and worked for the USPS for many years. She fought a brave and hard battle against cancer. She loved her family, especially her grandbabies, camping and treasure hunting...
Jodi Lee Carter
Feb 7, 2021
REO, one of Jodi's favorite bands said it best: "When I said that I love you, I meant that I love you forever."
Jodi passed away peacefully in her home in Lenexa, Kansas on the evening of February 7th, 2021 with family by her side. This was the ending of her decade-long battle with early onset Alzheimer's...
A.C. Surratt, Sr.
Feb 7, 2021
A. C. Surratt, Sr was born December 21, 1939 in Plummerville, Arkansas to the union of F.T and Murtlee (McCoy) Surratt. He departed this life on February 7th, 2021, surrounded by his loving family. A.C. Attended school in Little Rock, Arkansas and later moved to Kansas City Mo to be with his older sister. A.C. Worked for Pooches Cafeteria...
Rev. Lyle William Curtis
Feb 6, 2021
The Reverend Lyle William Curtis, age 79, peacefully passed from this life into the presence of his Savior on Saturday, February 6, 2021, surrounded by his loving wife and four children after a brief but courageous battle with illness. His devotion to his family and his firm belief in God supported him in his struggle and ultimately gave him...
Mary Z. Reyes
Feb 5, 2021
Mary Z. Reyes, 90, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on February 5th, 2021.
Mary was born on May 19th, 1930 in Brownsville, Texas to Martin and Paula Zuniga. She attended First Baptist Church of Shawnee and was in the choir for many years. She also went on mission trips with Casa for Cristo...
Duang Chanta
Feb 4, 2021
Duang Chanta of Olathe, Kansas passed away February 4th 2021 at Olathe Medical Center. Duang Chanta was born June 15, 1942 in Laos. She was married to Daeng Chanta and came to the United States in 1989 with 7 children. She was 79 years old. She enjoyed gardening and being with the family. Duang is survived by her husband...
Margarita Stetson
Feb 4, 2021
Margarita Stetson, 101, of Shawnee, Kansas, entered into rest on February 4, 2021. She was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Russell W. Stetson, in 2002.
Mrs. Stetson was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church since 1954, was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary #327, the Shawnee Keenagers, and active in many...






