James L. Antoine

RIP James!

Louis F. "Cubby" Baehr III

Louis F. ``Cubby'' Baehr III, 37, of Kansas City, MO, died Saturday, September 9, 1995, in Kansas City, KS. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, September 14, at the Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee; burial at Shawnee Mission Memory Gardens. Friends may call from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, September 13, with a prayer service at 7:30 p.m. at the chapel.

Mr. Baehr was born on April 2, 1958, in Kansas City, MO, and lived in this area all of his life. He was a Catholic and a former member of the U.S. Army Reserve. He attended Shawnee Mission Northwest High School in the class of 1976. He is survived by his wife, Sandra, a son, Michael Baehr, and a daughter, Lisa Baehr, all of Paola, KS...

Penny Jo Baldwin (Christiansen)

Penny Jo Baldwin, 44, of Kansas City, KS, passed away July 13, 2003, at the Providence Medical Center. Funeral services will be 3 p.m. Tuesday, July 15, 2003, at Maple Hill Funeral Home; burial in Maple Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be 2 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

Mrs. Baldwin was born, November 18, 1958, in Kansas City, KS, and was a lifelong resident. She was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her father, Jr. Christiansen. Survivors include sons, Sam Baldwin III of the home, and Brian Baldwin of Kansas City, KS; daughter, Stacie Baldwin of the home; mother, Rose M. Christiansen, Kansas City, KS; brother, Danny Christiansen, Kansas City, KS; sister, Peggy Gott, Shaw...

George Richard Bays

George Richard Bays, age 64, passed away on Friday, January 6, 2023. George was born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

George is survived by his wife, Mustiola Bays; his son Charles Richard Bays; his daughter Khrystyn Balacania; his brother John Canada; and his sister Mabel Canada.

A visitation for George will be held on Friday, January 27, 2023, at 4:00 PM at Miller-Jones Mortuary and Cremations, 23618 Sunnymead Boulevard, Moreno Valley, California. A funeral service will occur on Friday, January 27, 2023, at 8:00 PM at Miller-Jones Mortuary and Crematory, 23618 Sunnymead Boulev...

Nancee Beardall

ELKHART - Nancee Beardall, 61, residing in Elkhart, passed away Saturday, December 1, 2018 at Golden Living Center of complications from pneumonia. Nancee was born on May 13, 1957 in Provo, Utah to the late Willis Keith and Colleen (Jensen) Beardall. Surviving are  her four brothers, Dennis K. (Willy) Beardall, Morgan J. (Theresa) Beardall, Russell H. (Jackie) Beardall and John C. (Amy Gronberg) Beardall; along with numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and other extended family. 

Nancee was a graduate of Shawnee Mission North West High School in Shawnee Mission, Kansas and fulfilled a 2 year mission with her mother Colleen at the Chicago Mormon Temple. Nancee...

Dennis Beatty

Dennis Charles Beatty, 63, of Lenexa, KS, passed away Monday, February 14, 2022, at his home surrounded by his wife and best friend, Dennis Marston. He was born July 24, 1958, in Kansas City, MO, to William J. and Mary C. (Engel) Beatty.

Dennis was a 1976 graduate of Shawnee Mission Northwest High School. On March 7, 1987, he married Mary Ellen Hanser, and they were married for almost 35 years. He worked for AT&T for 31 years as a service technician.

He loved to go fishing and had a passion for Pheasant hunting. Dennis enjoyed gardening and watching the birds eat from all of his bird feeders in the backyard.

Dennis w...

Cathy Ann Beiser (Beiser)

Cathy Ann Beiser, age 58, of Clarence, Missouri, passed away on February 23, 2017, at her residence. Cathy was born on June 18, 1958, in Kansas City, Missouri, the daughter of Sam Beiser Jr. and Mary E. (Timmons) Tarrants.

She is survived by her mother; three brothers, James M. Taylor and wife Donna of Lenter, Thomas Beiser and wife Becky of Leawood, KS, and Mark S. Beiser of Kansas City, MO; one sister, Susan Kilgore of Lentner, MO; special friend, Larry Owens of Clarence, MO; several nieces and nephews; and special caregiver, Jenette.

Cathy was preceded in death by her father, g...

Stephen G. Bergee

Stephen G. Bergee, 43, passed away Monday, December 17, 2001, in Leavenworth, KS. Cremation. Stephen was preceded in death by his father, James Henry Bergee. Stephen was a graduate of the University of Kansas.

Survivors include his mother, Joan Bergee, Shawnee, KS; sister, Martha Bergee, Overland Park, KS; and brother, Martin Bergee, Columbia, MO. (Arrangements: the Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee, 913-631-5566)

Kansas City Star, The (MO) - Tuesday, December 18, 2001

John Michael "Mike" Bledsoe

John Michael Bledsoe, 37, of Shawnee, passed away Friday, July 28, 1995, at Golden Valley Memorial Hospital, Clinton, MO.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, August 2, 1995, at the Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee, with burial at Old Monticello Cemetery, Shawnee. Friends may call from 6-9 p.m. on Tuesday, August 1, at the chapel. The family suggests contributions to the American Heart Association or the Lost Child Network.

Mike was born on November 7, 1957, in Kansas City, KS, and had lived in this area all of his life. He worked for Knopke Brothers Contractors Supply, Kansas City, MO, for 18 years, most recently as general service manager. He is survived by his wife, Ging...

Robert Boyce

Robert Eugene Boyce, Sr was born December 15, 1957 to Bruce and Sarah Boyce. Robert passed away at home August 30th, 2025 after an almost 5-year battle with lung cancer.
Robert was diagnosed with lung cancer after an incidental finding. He was told at that point that if it had not spread to his lymph nodes that he had a great chance of beating this cancer. His daughter accompanied him to as many appointments as possible, Bob’s friends helped with the others.
Bob was a mechanic his whole life, and he retired from his job right before he began his first round of treatment. Despite retiring, he would routinely check in with his former employer and coworkers. Bob completed treatme...

James William Brown

An Overland Park man was killed and two other men were injured Saturday morning when their single-engine plane struck power lines and plunged into the Kaw River near Wamego, KS., authorities said.

James William Brown, 24, of 9913 Perry Drive, was flying the plane from Manhattan to Topeka, where the three men apparently had planned to skydive.

Mr. Brown, a senior at Kansas State University, had been a sky-diving instructor for about a year and spent most Saturdays teaching his hobby to other members of K-State's parachute club, said his mother, Virginia Brown.

One of the passengers, Dale E Wheeler, is also a student at K-State, the Kansas Highway Patrol...

Robert Calkins

Robert B. Calkins, 22, of 10613 W. 55th, Shawnee, died Sunday at Shawnee Mission Medical Center. He was a lifelong area resident. Mr. Calkins was an electronics technician for the Oscillatek Corp. and a member of the Shawnee Bible Church. He leaves his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Elbert Calkins, and a brother, Mark Calkins, all of the home; his paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Calkins, Shawnee; and his maternal grandfather, Henry H. Reidelbach, Prairie Village. Services will be at 1pm, Wednesday at the Amos Chapel; burial in Shawnee Mission Memory Gardens Cemetery. Friends may call from 7 to 9pm today at the chapel. The family suggests contributions to the church memorial fund.

Sherry Camargo (Amundson)

Dear family and friends, it's with great sadness that we say goodbye to Sherry Camargo. She was my sister, but to others in life, she was a wife, mom, daughter, family member, and friend. And for all of us who loved her, she will be deeply missed.

Sherry loved life, lived it to the fullest extent she could, and always found beauty and joy in each day despite the health issues that tried to hold her back. She loved her family deeply and would share all she had with anyone in need. We love her and will miss her until we are reunited again. 

Many have asked about a memorial or what they can do to help, so I've set up this memorial fund as a way for people to help her famil...

Jeri Lynn Cavener (Miles)

Jeri Lynn (Miles) Cavener, 62, of Greenwood, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, June 1, 2021, in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Jeri was born on June 21, 1958, in Kansas City, Kansas. She worked as a sales associate at Menards for ten years and later at Rural King for five years until her retirement.

Jeri is survived by her husband, Joe Cavener of Greenwood, IN, and her sister, Yevette Reynolds of Kansas City, Kansas. She was preceded in death by her brother, Butch Miles.

No services are to be held.

Arrangements are entrusted to Jessen Funeral Homes & Crematory ~ Whiteland Chapel.

Danny Lee Choate

Danny Lee Choate, 35, Shawnee, died Oct. 16, 1993, at the home. Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Highland Park Chapel; burial in Highland Park Cemetery. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the chapel. Mr. Choate was born in Kansas City, Kan., and lived in Arkansas City, Kan., before returning to this area 21/2 years ago. He received a bachelor's degree in physical education from Southwestern College, Winfield, Kan., in 1988. He was an Army veteran. Survivors include his wife, Joyce I. Choate, and a daughter, Heather Choate, both of the home; his parents, Johnny and Betty Choate of Overland Park; and a sister, Anita Cordill, Olathe.

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John Michael "Mike" Christiansen

John Michael “Mike” Christiansen, age 63, Fontana, Kansas, passed away Saturday, September 17, 2022.
He was born on November 3, 1958, in Kansas City, Kansas, the son of John Milton and Pauline Marie
Stamper Christiansen. Mike graduated from Shawnee Mission Northwest High School. He then
attended Kansas State University, where he earned a Bachelor's Degree in both Agricultural Economics
and Animal Science. Mike remained an avid Wildcat supporter and booster. While attending K-State, he
was a member of the rodeo team. On April 29, 1989, Mike was united in marriage to LaRee Smith. Soon
thereafter, they were blessed with the birth of their son, Kyle, in 1991.

John Folsom Cloutman

JOHN FOLSOM CLOUTMAN III, age 62, passed away peacefully on November 7, 2020. He was born February 15, 1958, in Massachusetts to John Folsom Cloutman and Elinor Witt. Survived by his wife, Catherine Y. Cloutman, son John Cloutman IV, stepdaughter Karmela Louise Guno, siblings Mike Cloutman and Gretchen Murray, nieces Brianna Tassi and Meg Normandin, and nephew Joshua Murray - all of whom he loved dearly.

As John requested, he chose to be cremated and that his ashes be kept and reside at the Cloutman residence.

Please join us in holy mass at 1:00 PM on...

James William "Jim" Craig

ARLINGTON, Va. - James William "Jim" Craig died Friday, May 26, 1995, in Arlington, Va., at his home.

He was a 1976 graduate of Shawnee Mission Northwest High School, Kansas. He received a bachelor's degree in 1980 and a master's degree in 1982 in statistics from George Washington University. He was the branch chief of the Pollution Prevention Division of the Pollution Prevention and Toxics, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Washington, D.C.

He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth Pfirrmann Craig of the home; Parents, Robert N. and Vivian A. Craig of Shawnee, KS; brothers, Richard M. Craig of Reston, Va., John R. Craig of Ocean, N.J.; a neph...

Susan Dallaire (Haynes)

Susan (Haynes) Dallaire, 44, of Merriam, KS, died Wednesday, October 3, 2001, at home. Memorial services for Susan and her brother, Gary Haynes, who died on September 30th, will be 7 p.m. Monday, October 8, at the Porter Funeral Home, 8535 Monrovia, Lenexa, KS. Cremation. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the Susan Dallaire and Gary Haynes Memorial Fund, c/o the funeral home.

Susan was born July 27, 1957, in Kansas City, KS, and was a lifetime area resident. She had worked as a sales representative and was a 1976 graduate of Shawnee Mission Northwest High School. She was preceded in death by her father, Robert E. Haynes, in 1959, and her brothers, Michael Haynes in 199...

Kevin Michael Dalton

Kevin Michael Dalton, 37, Dallas, TX, (formerly of Overland Park, KS) passed away Friday, September 29, 1995, in San Francisco.

Memorial Mass will be 10 a.m. Saturday, October 7, at Queen of the Holy Rosary Church. Cremation. Friends may call 6-8 p.m. Friday at McGilley & Hoge Chapel, where the Rosary will be at 7 p.m.. Memorial contributions may be made to Walden House, or to Family Link at 520 Townsend, San Francisco, CA, 94103.

Mr.Dalton was born June 22, 1958, in Kansas City, MO. He worked in the Respiratory Department of Baylor Medical Center. Kevin was a graduate of Shawnee Mission Northwest High School and Dallas Community College. Survivors include his parents, R...

Daniel Lynn "Dan" Debrabander

Daniel DeBrabander, 35, Tustin, Calif., formerly of this area, died March 10, 1994, at the home. Cremation.

The family suggests contributions to the AIDS

Service Foundation in Irvine, Calif., Mr. DeBrabander was born in Kansas City. He was a landscape architect. Survivors include his parents, Emil DeBrabander, Lenexa, and June Smoot, Vassar, Kan.; a brother, David DeBrabander, Vassar; three sisters, Debra Arnett, Lenexa, and Denise Sorrells and Dawn DeBrabander of Florida; and his maternal grandmother, Evelyn Meyers, Overland Park.

The Kansas City Star (MO)
Saturday, March 12, 1994 

Rosemary Dippel (Yoksh)

Rosemary Dippel, 53, died Saturday, August 6, 2011.  She is survived by her husband of 33 years, Ted, plus a host of family and friends.

Contributions may be made to her family.

Funeral Mass and Visitation

Funeral Mass will be 12:00 pm, Wednesday at Prince of Peace Catholic Church, Olathe, KS. Visitation 11 -12 at the church.

Robin Douglas Eaton

Robin Eaton, 59, of Kansas City, KS, passed away on January 29, 2017. Visitation will be from 12 pm – 2 pm on Friday, January 3, at Maple Hill Funeral Home, followed by the funeral service at 2 pm. His burial will be at Maple Hill Cemetery. Survivors of Robin include his fiancée, Roberta Purinton, daughters Randi Eaton and Corey Ringh, brothers David Eaton and George Eaton, sisters Patti Meyer and Kathy Roberts, and his five grandchildren, Avary, Bella, Will, Henry, and Oliver. 

Robin left this world to join his parents, Mary Crable and George Eaton, and his two brothers, Mike and Garrie, along with his oldest sister, Eddie Ruth Lebings. 

Although in a...

Marsha Lynetta Estelle

Miss Marsha Lynetta Estelle, 20, of 6318 Widmer, Shawnee, died Friday at Shawnee Mission Hospital. She was a lifelong area resident. She was a member of the Our Lord Church of God in Christ, Kansas City, Kansas. Miss Estelle Graduated from Shawnee Mission Northwest High School in 1976. She was an assembly worker at the Johnson County Mental Retardation Center, Lenexa, for two years. She leaves her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Harold A. Estelle of the home; three brothers, Harold E. Estelle, 7806 Marty, Overland Park; Phillip A. Estelle, Compton, California; and Keith R. Estelle of the home; three sisters, Mrs. Claudia D. Brown, 3222 Ballefontaine; Miss Jessica Estelle, 8424 Sandusky, Kansas City...

Kevin Fern

On Sunday, December 11th, 2022, Robert Kevin Fern, A true leader and a dear friend, passed away with family by his side.

Kevin was the youngest of 8, born on January 6, 1958, to the late Joseph and Constance Fern in Kansas City, Kansas.

He spent his childhood years attending school at St. Joseph Grade School and graduated from Shawnee Mission Northwest High School in 1976. After high school, he continued his education at the University of Kansas. This is where Kevin found his passion for politics and partying.

After college, Kevin worked for the 40th Governor of Kansas, John W. Carlin. His mother was so proud of her youngest son. In the many years to follow, Kevin wor...

Teresa Lee Fox (Murdock)

Teresa "Terri" Fox, 53, of Edwardsville, KS, passed away June 13, 2010. Visitation will be on Friday, June 18th, from 10:00-11:00 AM at McGilley Antioch Chapel. Funeral services will begin at 11:00 AM at the funeral home. Burial will be at Farmington Cemetery in Wilson County, Kansas.

Terri was preceded in death by her parents, Alan and Marjorie Murdock. Survivors include: her son, John Fox, a grandson, Clayton Fox, two brothers, Steve Murdock and Rex Murdock.

Martin Craig Fritsch

Marty Fritsch, age 37, passed away at Pleasant Valley Hospital, Camarillo, on Sunday, October 22, 1995, after a short illness. He was born May 20, 1958, in Berkeley, CA. He was a four-year resident of Camarillo, coming from Sacramento. Marty worked as a service technician at Pacific Coast Nissan, Oxnard. He was an active member of Fair Baptist Church in Somis, serving as an usher. A member of Promise Keepers, he was the Past Commander of the Awana Youth Program and played on the church softball team. He is survived by his sons, Christopher and Mathew; parents, Len and Betty Fritsch of Folsom, CA; Brothers, Lenny Fritsch of Whitefish, MT and Eric Fr...

Ronald J. Gainer

Ronald J. Gainer, age 17, of 5625 Lackman Rd., Shawnee. Gainer was a lifelong area resident. He was a machinery operator for the McAnany Construction Company, 15320 Midland Drive. He was a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Shawnee.

He leaves his parents, Mrs. and Mrs. Ronzell Gainer; three brothers, David, Ricky, and James Gainer; two sisters, Deanna and Barbara Gainer, all of the home, and his maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Kupersmith, 127th and Metcalf, Overland Park.

Services 11 a.m., Tuesday 6:30 to 9 p.m. Mon. Rosary 7:30 Mon. Amos Funeral Home 10901 Johnson Drive, Shawnee, KS 631-5566

Victoria "Vikki" Gariety

Victoria Gariety returned to the earth she so dearly loved on Jan. 2, 2010. Vikki was a kind and loving soul with an unabiding love for her farm and all of God's creatures. She was a 1976 graduate of Shawnee Mission Northwest High School and attended Kansas University.

As owner and operator of College Collectibles, she traveled frequently throughout the area. In addition to her many friends, Vikki leaves behind her loving parents, Gail and Harvey, her brother and sister-in-law, Scott and Stacey, and niece Emma and nephew Trevor.

Kansas City Star, The (MO) - Thursday, January 14, 2010

Rickey Dean Gibson

With deep sorrow, we announce the passing of Rickey Dean Gibson, a devoted husband, brother, father, grandfather, and friend, who passed away peacefully on July 5, 2025. He was born on September 26, 1958, in Kansas City, Kansas.

Rickey proudly served in the United States Air Force stationed in Germany as an F-14 mechanic. He was a skilled boxer and was tapped to represent the USAF in the Olympics, but had to decline due to breaking his collarbone. Rick was an incredibly talented musician, self-taught on the guitar. He later built a successful career as a telecommunications engineer and loved working with computers. He was...

Brenda Jo Grandon

Brenda Jo Grandon, 63, of Paola, KS, passed away unexpectedly on February 15, 2022, in Fort Scott, Kansas. 

Brenda was born on September 27, 1958, to Don and Phyllis Grandon. She spent her early years in Paola until her family moved to Overland Park where she attended school and graduated from Shawnee Mission Northwest High School. 

Brenda had an early career in modeling, and in her spare time, she could always be found at Bar V Stables riding horses. She spent several years managing an Arabian horse farm and training horses. She got the opportunity for a free flight to Houston, so Brenda and her best friend Kathi hopped on a plane and decided to stay in Texas. She...

Laurie Lynn Harris (Glanville)

Laurie Lynn (Glanville) Harris, Age 61

Laurie Lynn Glanville Harris passed away at Saint Luke's South on Monday, April 27, 2020. Arrangements will be made by Porter Funeral Home, but due to these uncertain times, a celebration of life will be held at a later date. Laurie is preceded in death by her husband of 20 years, Jim Harris, of Lenexa and formerly Ellinwood, KS; parents, Frank and Loretta Glanville of Lake Quivira, Kansas, and infant sister Marian Gail. 

Laurie is survived by her beloved daughter, Sarah Wright, and son-in-law Tommy Wright, and her special grandchildren Billy Wright, Devon Wright, Eric Wright, and Tyson Wright. She leaves behind two siblings, Betha...

Earl "JR" Harris Jr.

Earl H. Harris Jr. passed away on April 16, 2021, in Lenexa, Kansas. He was born to Earl and Kathryn Harris Sr. on April 16, 1958, in Kansas City, Kansas, and graduated from Shawnee Mission Northwest in 1976.  Junior was preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include his sisters, Debbie Beardon, Barbara Giebler, and Nora Harris. (Arr. McGilley State Line Chapel.)

Karen Hayden (Erwin)

Karen R Hayden passed away Friday, February 5, 2016, unexpectedly at her home.

Anyone who knew Karen knew her wicked sense of humor would have everyone laughing, even at the most inappropriate times. If you could only use one word to describe Karen, it would be loyal. Karen graduated from Shawnee Mission Northwest High School in 1976. Although most of Karen's life was spent in Johnson County, her years living in Minnesota were a great joy to her, with horseback riding, ice fishing, and great friends.

Many Johnson County Businesses knew Karen as the Auxiliary President of American Legion Post 370, where her successful fundraising efforts contributed to many great events.
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Kenneth E. "Ken" Hays

Ken E. Hays (Kenneth Eldon Hays), 22, of 6032 Everett, Kansas City, KS died Wednesday, Nov. 12, at St. Luke's Hospital in Kansas City, MO, after a lengthy illness.

Mr. Hays was born in Wichita Falls, Texas., and lived in the Kansas City area for eight years. He was employed as a computer programmer by the Wyandotte County District Courts and was a member of the Stony Point Christian Church. He leaves his mother and father, Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Hays, Shawnee; his wife, Jaclyn M. Hays, of the home; maternal grandparents, Rev. and Mrs. Harold Riney, Petrolia, Tex.; paternal grandmother, Verona Hays, Hollis, Okla.; and two brothers, Richard Hays of the home, and Len Hay...

Dennis W. Hejduk

Dennis Wayne, 53, was born to Raymond and Charlene (Lammons) Hejduk on May 3, 1958. He passed away on Thursday, February 9, 2012. Dennis was a resident of Rawlins, Wyoming.

William D. Hepler

William D Hepler, 21, of 14315 W. 63rd, Shawnee, who was killed Friday in a car accident near the 1800 block of South 51st in Kansas City, Kansas, will be at 11 am, Monday at the Money-King Chapel, Vienna, VA.; burial in National Memorial Park Cemetery, Falls Church, VA. Friends may call from 2 to 4 pm today at the Amos Chapel, Shawnee. Mr. Hepler was born in Arlington, VA, and had lived in this area for six years. He had been a deliveryman and stockman for Boelte-Hall Litho Inc. for nine months. He graduated from Shawnee Mission Northwest High School. He leaves his wife, Mrs. Linda Sue Hepler, and a daughter, Miss Shannon Nicole Hepler, both of Shawnee; his parents, Harold Carlton Hepler...

Scott Richard Hess

Scott Richard Hess, 50, of Sharpe, Kan., passed away October 5, 2008. His death came suddenly and unexpectedly at his home. Funeral services were held Monday, October 6, 2008, at Jones Funeral Home, 801 Garretson St., Burlington, Kan. The family suggests contributions be sent to the attention of Scott Hess Memorial Fund, c/o Jones Funeral Home, Burlington, KS. Scott, the son of James Richard and Sandra Jean Leonard Hess, was born on January 30, 1958, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

Scott spent his childhood in Cedar Rapids before moving with his family to Shawnee in 1974. He attended Shawnee Mission Northwest High School and graduated in 1976. He then followed up his education at Fort Scott...

R. Todd Himpel

Todd Himpel, 47, Paola, KS, passed away on Wednesday, November 30, 2005. Memorial services will be 2:30 p.m., Saturday, December 3, at McGilley & Hoge Chapel, 8024 Santa Fe Drive, Overland Park, KS. Friends are invited to gather from 2-2:30 p.m. preceding the service at the Chapel. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of the donor's choice. Todd was employed by Robbie Manufacturing for 16 years. He was an avid fisherman and a KU fanatic! He is survived by his wife of 16 years, Betsy; his parents, Billy & Elaine Himpel; his brother, John, and wife Lois Himpel; and by his sister: Martha Conley and husband, Mike. (Arr: McGilley & Hoge Chapel 913-642-3565)

&nbs...

Donald “Randy” Hook

Donald R. Hook, age 63, died on June 18, 2021. Donald was born on March 9, 1958, in Kansas City, Missouri to Edward Robert and Delilah Jane Hook. He graduated from Shawnee Mission Northwest High School in 1976. He worked as a stone mason for over 25 years, and then went on to be a low voltage technician for 10 years. 

Donald loved to hunt, camp, and ride motorcycles. He always had a knife on him and could sharpen it to a razor edge! He loved reading and watching western movies. He was especially fond of his grandchildren. 

When you saw him, he was always in cowboy boots, jeans, and a western shirt to be completed with a vest, when he wanted to dress up. He had a ro...

Karlene Kay Huber (Smith)

Published by Legacy on Apr. 9, 2024.

Karlene Kay Huber was born on July 13, 1958, in Creston, Iowa. Karlene was the 2nd born child of Everett and Vina (Shawler) Smith. She graduated from Shawnee Mission Northwest in 1976. She was married in July of 1976, and from that union she had 2 children, Chad and Shanette. She moved back to Iowa and had Sam. On June 10, 2000, Karlene married her best friend, Dave, and added 3 more kids, Angie, Marcie, and Jerad.

Karlene had various jobs and lived in numerous places throughout her life. While in high school, she worked at Whimpies in t...

Bethany K. "Beth" Hyder (Mercer)

RIP Beth!

Thomas J. "Tommy" Irvin

Thomas J. Irvin, 53, Olathe, Kan., passed away peacefully Saturday, May 12, 2012. 

He is survived by his loving wife, DeeAun Connell, and his son, Chad Irvin, US Navy, his mother, Elizabeth A. Irvin of Merriam, Kan., his sister, Pamela L. Heath of Belton, Mo., and his brother, David L. Irvin of Shawnee, Kan. He was preceded in death by his father, Robert L. Irvin. 

Tommy's loving and generous spirit will be greatly missed. The family would like to thank the Transplant Unit at KU Medical Center and the Kansas City Hospice House for their loving support. 

Memorial services will be held at a later date. 

Kansas City Star, The (MO) - May 15, 201...

Johnny Lee Jackson

Johnny Lee Jackson, 65, passed away on February 22, 2023, in Lawrence, Kansas.

He was born in Bonham, Texas, to Winford Lee and Sherry Kay Jackson on December 24, 1957.

Johnny was an avid sports fan and enjoyed watching the Chiefs and Jayhawks. He also enjoyed playing guitar with his sons.

He is preceded in death by his brother, James Hal Jackson, his father, Winford Lee Jackson, and his mother, Sherry Kay Jackson. Johnny is survived by his brother, Jay; his three sons, Ryne, Nicholas, and Blake; his grandchildren, Sadie, Eli, Mary, Roman, Rylee, and Leo; nephew Kit Jackson; niece Jill Ann Crookston; and a loving extended family.

As per Johnny’s wishes, a...

Ermal J. "Jamie" Johnson

Ermal J. “Jamie” Johnson, Jr. of Gassville, Arkansas, passed away Saturday, January 9, 2016, at Baxter Regional Medical Center in Mountain Home, Arkansas.

Mr. Johnson was born April 19, 1958, in Kansas City, Kansas, to the late E.J. and Martha A. (Walker) Johnson. He was employed in the maintenance of rental property. He graduated from Shawnee, Kansas, and was married for 27 years to his wife, Laurel.

He is survived by his wife, Laurel of the home; one son Andy Johnson of Oceanside, California; three daughters: Heather Hensley of Mountain Home Arkansas; Melinda Crotts of Flippin, Arkansas; Jennifer Halsted of Marshall, Arkansas; hi...

Marvin L. Jones

Marvin L. Jones, 52, KCKS, died May 9, 2011. Preceded by father & Grandmother Jones. Survivors: daughters Amber, Erica; mother Lois; brothers Sam, Clyde; sisters Becky, Doris, Carolyn, Jackie; ex-wife Susan; 21 nieces & nephews, & 29 great nieces & nephews.

Arr.: KC Funeral Directors, 913-262-6310 

Kansas City Star, The (MO) - May 12, 2011

Kristy Dea Kaminski (Tripp)

KRISTY DEA KAMINSKI (September 23, 1958 – May 15, 2017)
On the afternoon of May 15th, one day after being celebrated on Mother’s Day for the 32nd time, Kristy Dea Kaminski departed from this world to join her beloved, recently passed parents in heaven. She was 58 years old.

Kristy was born on September 23, 1958, in Duncan, Oklahoma, to Dale and Lou Ann Tripp. Her father, affectionately called “Pop” by both of his children, worked in the insurance industry, and Lou Ann tended to Kristy and her younger brother, Steven Howard, at home. The family lived in Oklahoma City, Dallas, and eventually settled down in...

Wanda K. Keith (Verlin)

Wanda S. Keith of Kansas City, Kansas, and formerly of Emporia, died on Thursday, December 29, 2022, at the University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City, Kansas.  She was 65. Wanda was born on February 26, 1957, in Emporia, Kansas, the daughter of Gerald F. Verlin and Patricia A. Garland Matern.  She married David Keith on August 30, 1977, in Shawnee, Kansas.  He died in May of 1997 in McPherson, Kansas. Surviving family members include: sisters, Cindy Rose of Kansas City, Kansas, and Kathy “Katie” Laatikainen of Forest Hills, New York; niece, Krystal Denham; nephews, Ryan Bly and Kai Laatikainen; great-nephews, Dominic Burns, Hudson Boggs, and Beckett Bog...

Robert "Bob" Eugene Kietzman

Robert "Bob" Eugene Kietzman, 65, born April 27, 1958, to Donald and Carolyn Kietzman in Kansas City, MO. He passed away on August 27, 2023, in Leavenworth, KS.

Bob was a 1976 graduate of Shawnee Mission Northwest High School. He married Vanessa L. Ishmael on June 11, 1983, in Lenexa, KS. Bob worked as a journeyman meat cutter in the grocery business.

Bob enjoyed life and his family. His hobbies included woodworking, fishing, hunting, bowling, and reading. He was a die-hard Jayhawks fan, a Kansas City Chiefs and Royals fan.

Bob is survived...

Steve J. Kiriakos

Stephen James Kiriakos, born on December 11, 1957, in Kansas City, Missouri, went to be with the Lord on October 8, 2020.  His parents were Mayhue 'Mike' Kiriakos and Shirley Blanche Sowell Kiriakos, both deceased. 

Steve was a 1976 graduate of Shawnee Mission Northwest High School in Shawnee, Kansas, a 1980 graduate of The University of Kansas in Lawrence, Kansas, and a 2006 graduate of Athens Technical College.  For many years, he was a Special Markets Sales Manager for Sierra, Inc., a marine parts company in Litchfield, Illinois, covering the southeast region of the United States.  Steve then became the first Recreation and Outreach Director f...