Angela Marie Buisch, 43, of Lenexa, passed away Wednesday, May 15, 2013 at the University of Kansas Medical Center. 

 

Angela was born March 13, 1970 to Susan and James Eaton in Kansas City, Missouri.  A lifelong Kansas City area resident, Angela graduated from Olathe South High School in 1988.  After high school she earned a BSN from the University of Kansas in 1992.  She then went to work for the University of Kansas Medical Center where she spent the last twelve years saving lives in the Emergency Room. 

 

Angela touched many lives in her professional and personal life.  She had a witty sense of humor and a smile that would light up the room.  The family would like to thank Angela’s extensive support system that stayed by her side throughout her courageous battle with cancer. 

 

Angela is preceded in death by her father, James Eaton.  She is survived by her loving parents, Susan and James Diebold; her two daughters, Amber and Kaitlyn Buisch; a brother, James Eaton, Jr. and wife Wendy; two nieces, Sydney and Makinley Eaton; many extended family and friends. 

 

Celebration of Life Services

 

A Celebration of Angela’s life will take place at a later date, please continue to check amosfamily.com for further arrangements. 

It was a beautiful day, the sun had risen, the birds were singing and Mary Duffy went to heaven.

Mary Margaret Duffy was born Nov. 12, 1947 to Frank and Margaret (Reh) Duffy — “her angel”.  As a longtime Shawnee resident, Mary spent her early years at home with her loving family.  In 1977 Johnson County began a program for developmentally disabled adults.  Formal education was not available for special needs at that time and through JCDS   Mary was given the opportunity to grow and work with other adults in a safe environment.

Mary was employed by Johnson County Developmental Supports for over 36 years. She had an excellent work ethic and went to work every day until recently, when her disability prevented her from attending. She was honored in 2005 with an award from JCDS for over 25 years of service.

Mary loved music, her ‘tunes’, especially the Beatles, and knew the words to all of the popular songs. She loved to sing and dance and enjoyed playing her dad’s acoustic guitar.  She was always ready for the party, especially family gatherings!

Mary loved her family, all things pink, her birthday, Christmas, crossword puzzles, paint by numbers, and her dog Taco Duffy.

If you wanted to get Mary’s attention, all you had to do was mention a cup of coffee, Zarda Barbecue, or Red Lobster, and she was ready to go.

Mary lived with her family at home until her mothers’ passing in 2005.  She then had the opportunity to live in two exceptional group homes, one in Olathe, KS and more recently in Merriam, KS  where she began care with Hospice.

Mary is survived by her sister Sharon Duffy Stasi and her brother-in-law Rick Stasi, her nephew Adam Stasi, his wife Amanda, and great niece Kinley Ann. Also surviving are her niece Allison Stasi Nigro and husband Michael, and great nephew Benjamin, and soon to be new baby Nigro.

Mary was a bright spot in many lives.  She was blessed with many friends and a family who loved her.

The family wishes to thank all of Mary’s caregivers and staff members who helped her achieve and live a full, happy and productive life, with unparalleled devotion, dedication and love. We acknowledge the entire staff of JCDS, the house staff of 154th in Olathe, the staff of Mackey House in Merriam, and the caregivers of KC Hospice.

 Visitation and Funeral Mass

The celebration of Mary’s life will take place Friday, May 17, 2013 at St. Joseph Church, 11311 Johnson Drive, Shawnee, KS   66216. The visitation will begin at 9:30 am with Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00.

 Memorial Contributions

Please omit flowers and kindly honor Mary’s memory with donations to Friends of JCDS, 10501 Lackman Road Lenexa, KS  66219 – or Kansas City Hospice and Palliative Care, 9221 Ward Parkway, Suite 100, KCMO 64114.

Archie Dean Montee, 83, of Shawnee Kansas, passed away May 12th, 2013 at Lakeview Village in Lenexa Kansas. He was a native of Pittsburg, Kansas.  Dean was born on July 17, 1929 in rural Crawford County Kansas to Arch and Anna Hiller Montee in his parents home.  Dean attended a one room school called Base Line Rural in Crawford County and graduated from the 8th grade. Dean attended and graduated from Crawford Community High School in Cherokee. Dean went on to graduate from Kansas State Teachers College now known as Pittsburg State University with a degree in business in 1951.  On September 5th 1954 he married Marian Elizabeth Daniels at Byers Avenue Methodist Church in Joplin, MO. and the couple moved to Kansas City.  Starting in 1958 Dean spent 36 years in the insurance business working for Insurance Company of North America, Great American Insurance Company and Haake Insurance working in underwriting and marketing.  Dean retired in 1994.  Dean gave of his time generously to other interests including being treasurer and merit badge counselor for the local BSA troop Kent and Mason attended.  He was a member of Linwood United Methodist Church, served on the board as a trustee and as President of the Pathfinders Sunday school class. In 2001 Dean and Marian moved to Shawnee and joined the Shawnee United Methodist Church and the Keystone Sunday school class.  Dean was active in the Shawnee United Methodist Men’s organization were he held various offices and served as President of the Keystone class.  He survived by his wife of 58 years Marian Montee and their two sons Kent Montee of Dallas, Texas and Mason Montee of Peculiar, Missouri.

Visitation & Service

There will be a visitation on May 17th, 2013 from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. at the Amos Family Funeral Home, 10901 Johnson Drive. A memorial service will take place May 18th, 2013 at The Shawnee United Methodist Church in Shawnee, 10700 Johnson Drive at 10:00 a.m.  Interment will follow at Shawnee Memory Gardens, 23215 W 75th St, Shawnee KS.

Contributions

In lieu of flowers the family request that any memorials be made to Shawnee Methodist Church 10700 Johnson Drive, Shawnee Kansas.

R. (Ronald) Nicholas Pflumm, 54, of Shawnee, Kansas, passed away Sunday, May 12, 2013, at the Kansas City Hospice House.  He was born on June 27, 1958, in Kansas City, Missouri, to Ronald H. and Ardyn Allison Pflumm and baptized at St. Joseph Catholic Church on July 20, 1958.

 

Nick was a great and generous man with the world’s most contagious laugh; it made you happy just to hear him. He will be greatly missed by his loving family: wife Donna, daughter Ashley Pflumm, son Matthew (Jessica) Pflumm and granddaughter Phoebe Pflumm.  Stepsons: Steven (Sarah) Ohmes, Jeffrey (Jill Glass) Ohmes, Step grandchildren Lexi, Kylie and Natalie Ohmes and Val Hayes.  Parents Ronald (Dee) Pflumm and Ardyn (Rick) Erickson, Sister Lauri Guidry and Brother Garot (Marisol) Pflumm. In-Laws Kathy (Mike) Evans, Philip (Terri) Thelen, Bernadette (Dave) Farra and Mother-in-law Mary Thelen. Stepsiblings: Sheri Gallagher, Tammy, Drew and Lance Wood, Elizabeth Erickson and many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, co-workers and friends.

 

Nick was preceded in death by his sister Allison K. Gudikunst, infant grandson Isaac Pflumm, infant nephew Ricardo Pflumm, father-in-law Donald Thelen, Sr. and brother-in-law Donald Thelen, Jr.

  

Nick began his 38 year career of banking working for his father Ron Pflumm, Uncle Bud Pflumm and Grandfather Clarence Pflumm, at their family owned bank “The Shawnee State Bank” in the Bookkeeping/Customer Service Department. He went on to work at the “Lenexa State Bank” as a Branch Manager. Returning to “The Shawnee State Bank” he followed in the footsteps of his Grandfather Clarence – 5^th President, Uncle Bud – 6^th Presidents, Father Ron – 7^th Presidents and Nick as the 8^th and final President of ‘The Shawnee State Bank.” Commerce Bank, NA bought the SSB and Nick was Regional Bank President until Ray Glassnapp hired Nick to work at First National Bank of Olathe where he was Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Enterprise Bank acquired FNBO and Nick worked there briefly. Jim Lewis hired Nick to work Security Bank of Kansas City where Nick enjoyed working as Senior Vice President and Senior Commercial Loan Officer. Nick loved banking and helping people.

 

Nick enjoyed spending time with his wife, relaxing at home or at the lake; fishing, boating, swimming, wave running or just sitting on his deck reading, watching the boats, people and ducks go by. Nick also loved hunting, reading about history, spending time with family, coaching his children and grandchildren in sports: basketball, volleyball, baseball and soft ball. He also loved working in his yard, watering, seeding and killing moles.

 

Customers and co-workers alike have many stories over the years about Nick working to help start a business, keep businesses going, making loans, working with builders, and his new employee hiring technique, he asked questions that made him see what was in a person’s heart, he didn’t put much interest in resumes or the way a person looked. He even hired a man in Spain to come to FNBO just by interviewing him on the phone. Nick never referred to staff as employees or you work for me, he always referred to them as co-workers. If you made a mistake Nick said to learn from it and don’t do it again. If there was something that you really believed in as a solution to a problem he would spend one of his “silver bullets” to back you up. He would “never hang out one of his co-workers to dry by themselves” he was always behind them and he tried to call everyone by name and motivate co-workers to their fullest potential.

 

Nick was very proud to have been a Shawnee Fire Department Volunteer/Lieutenant and Shawnee Fire & Rescue Department Volunteer/Emergency Medical Technician. Nick was currently on the boards of: Shawnee Mission Medical Center Foundation, Shawnee Planning Commission, Shawnee Downtown Partnership Revitalization Committee and the Shawnee Economic Development Council.

 

Nick was a Paul Harris Fellow Award Recipient from The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International; he was twice named “Banker of the Year” by readers of the Shawnee Journal Herald, voted 2003 “Citizen of the Year” by the Shawnee Area Chamber of Commerce. He has been past Chairman of the Board for the Shawnee Chamber of Commerce, Shawnee Economic Development Council, Shawnee Convention & Visitors Bureau and Catholic Education Foundation, National Association of Real Estate Appraisers, Kansas Licensed Real Estate Appraiser, American Institute of Banking, Shawnee Medical Center/Tiny Tim Sponsorship Committee, Johnson County Rotary Club, Johnson County Girls Athletic Association/Board of Directors, Bishop Miege High School Booster Club, Shawnee Mission Northwest Booster Club, St. Thomas Aquinas Blue & Gold Club, National Rifle Association, Ducks Unlimited, Safari International, Junior Achievement Instructor, Shawnee Mission Northwest High School/Career Class Instructor and Shawnee Jaycees.

 

Nick attended Rockhurst High School, Blue Valley High School, Johnson County Community College/Banking Courses, Appraisal Courses American Institute of Banking Courses, University of Kansas, William Jewell College, Real Estate Appraisal Classes for the State of Kansas/License, Johnson County Community College/Emergency Medical Technician Training & License and 2007 Graduate of BAI Graduate School of Retail Banking at the University of Wisconsin in Madison, Wisconsin.

 

Visitation and Funeral Services

 

Visitation will be from 6:00-8:00 p.m., Tuesday, May 14, 2013, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 11311 Johnson Drive, Shawnee, Kansas.  Funeral service wilil be at 10:00 a.m.,  Wednesday, May 15, 2013, also at the church.  Burial in Resurrection Cemetery, Lenexa, Kansas.

 

Memorial Contributions 

 

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Kansas City Hospice House, 12000 Wornall Road, Kansas City, Missouri 64145.

 

 

  

Bette Jean Barnes, 77, Overland Park, Kansas, passed away Saturday, May 11, 2013, at Shawnee Gardens Nursing Center, Shawnee, Kansas.

 

Bette was born January 28, 1936, in Kansas City, Missouri, to David and Miriam Barnes. She was a 1954 graduate of Rosedale High School, Kansas City, Kansas. Among many positions, she spent most of her years as a secretary for a law firm. Bette attended Olivet Baptist Church in Westwood, Kansas, for many years, where she taught Sunday School, played piano and organ and sang in the choir. She was a past leader of the Pioneer Girls Club.

 

Bette is survived by her sister, Virginia Henderson and husband, Bill, Shawnee, Kansas; two nephews, Jason (Sarah) Henderson, Emporia, Kansas, and Devin (Lynn) Henderson, Shawnee, Kansas; niece, Gretchen (Travis) Engstrom, Salina, Kansas.

 

Funeral Service and Visitation

 

Funeral service will be 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, May 14, 2013, at the Amos Family Funeral Home; burial in Memorial Park Cemetery, Kansas City, Missouri.   Friends may call from 9-10 a.m., Tuesday at the funeral home.

 

 

From the day she was born on April 5 1933, until the day she passed away on May 1, 2013, Eleanor Nadine Warner was a pillar of strength and a helping hand to all those close to her.

 

The friendships she began in grade school lasted through out her life. Her diligent work ethic helped carry her through 40 years with Associated Grocers. With that career she was able to travel all over the world and she would bring back gifts and wonderful stories to share with her family and friends.

 

Eleanor is survived by her three children Steven, Kevin, and Stacey, her eight grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren.

 

Memorial Service

 

A memorial service will be held 6:00pm, Friday, May 17, 2013, at Amos Family Funeral Home & Crematory, 10901 Johnson Drive, Shawnee, Kansas.

 

 

Margaret (Carlson) Loftus, beloved Mother, Grandmother and Friend, passed away at the age of 96 on May 9, 2013, at The Sweet Life Grand Court care facility in Overland Park, Kansas. 

 

Born March 24, 1917, she was born and raised in Scammon, Kansas, the daughter of Bridget O’Donnell and William C. Carlson. 

 

Her husband John A. Loftus (Jack) of 55 years and her brother John Carlson preceded Margaret in death.   Her children, John Michael Loftus (Donna), David Frank Loftus (Janet), 6 Grandchildren and 7 Great Grandchildren survive her. 

 

She is cherished for her warmth, humor and positive spirit.  A Hospice volunteer for 8 years, she enjoyed sewing and crafts.  She will be interred with the ashes of her forever-beloved feline companion, Chelsea. 

 

Visitation and Funeral Service

 

Visitation will from 11:00-1:00 p.m., followed by a Funeral Service at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday May14, 2013, at the Amos Funeral Home.  Burial will be at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery.  

 

Memorial Contributions

 

Memorial contributions on Margaret’s behalf may be made to Hospice of Salina, 730 Holly Lane, Salina, Kansas 67401.

 

 

Henry Alfons Bourquin, 85, Shawnee, Kansas, died Thursday, May 9, 2013, at Good Samaritan Center, Olathe, Kansas, surrounded by his family.

 

Hank was born January 17, 1928, in Shawnee, Kansas, to Basil E. Bourquin and Martha Boutte Bourquin. He attended St. Joseph School. He served his country in the US Army during the Korean Conflict from 1950-52. Hank married Jane McGuire on June 28, 1951, in Temple, Texas. He retired from Hecules Incorporated at Sunflower Army Ammunition Plant in 1991.

 

In addition to his wife of 62 years, Hank is survived by five children: James M. Bourquin and his wife, Mimi, P. Basil Bourquin, Mary Kathleen Mora and her husband, Fausto, Julie Ann Zollicker and her husband, Samuel and Joseph H. Bourquin and wife, Lisa. He is also survived by ten grandchildren: Ana and John Mora, Max and Cate Zollicker, Hillary, Hank, Caroline and Charlie Bourquin and Beau and Zach Bourquin;  and one brother, A.A. “Butch” Bourquin and his wife, Sandra.

 

Hank was preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Albert, Bobby and Billy and his sister Mary Jane Herbert.

 

Visitation and Funeral Service

 

Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 a.m., Monday, May 13, 2013, at St. Joseph Catholic Church; burial Resurrection Cemetery. Friends may call from 6-8 p.m. Sunday, May 12, 2013, at the Amos Family Funeral Home, with Rosary recitation at 6:00 p.m.

 

Memorial Contributions

 

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Johnson County Developmental Supports, 10505 Lackman, Lenexa, Kansas 66215.

 

 

Erma L. Stous, 97, went to her heavenly home, May 9, 2013, at Lakeview Village, Lenexa, Kansas.

 

Erma was born in Holton, Kansas, on August 20, 1915, to Earl and Mary (Prinz) Snyder.  She graduated from Holton High School in 1934 and attended Stricker’s Business College in Topeka, Kansas.  After graduating, she began her profession as a stenograph secretary with several companies, including the Civil Service, The Lee Company and Allstate Insurance in Kansas City.  She retired in 1980, which allowed her to spend more time in their garden.  She belonged to several garden clubs and enjoyed flower arranging.

 

Erma married her high school sweetheart, John M. Stous on November 22, 1941, in Holton and enjoyed 67 years together.  They moved to the Prairie Village area in 1944.  They traveled widely in the U.S. and Europe and made many friends while square dancing and playing bridge.  John and Erma were very active members of the former Meyer Boulevard United Methodist Church for over 50 years.

 

Erma and John moved to Lakeview Village in 1999.  John passed away May 9, 2008, and Erma was able to stay in their independent living apartment there until recent months.  She worshiped at the Lakeview Chapel.  Erma was on the Lakeview Resident Council for several years.  She was an avid reader and volunteered at the Lakeview Library where she enjoyed visiting with customers.  Erma continued to play bridge as often as possible.  She enjoyed theater productions at Johnson County Community College and The New Theater and occasional trips to Branson.

 

 Erma was preceded in death by her parents and husband, John.  She is survived by nephews, Bill Haag, Steve Stous; nieces,  Marian Clinkenbeard and Betsy Abernathy; great newphews, great nieces, cousins and a host of friends who were an important part of her “family”.

 

 Memorial Service and Graveside Service

 

A memorial service will be held Lakeview Heritage Activity Center Monday, May 13, 2013, at 10:30 a.m.  Visitation will be at 10:00 a.m. preceding the service.  Graveside services will be held at the Holton Cemetery, Holton, Kansas, at 2:00 p.m. May 13, 2013. Viewing will be 2-5 pm Sunday at the Amos Family Funeral Home.

 

Memorial Contributions

 

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Lakeview Chapel, 9100 Park, Lenexa, KS, 66215 or Kansas City Hospice House, 12000 Wornall Road, Kansas City, Missouri 64145.

 

 

 

Patricia Ann O’Rourke, 88, of Shawnee, Kansas passed away on May 5, 2013, at St. Luke’s Hospital.  At her request, no services will be held. 

 

She was preceded in death by her loving husband Keith O’Rourke, parents Florence and Joseph A. Tobin, brother Joseph E. Tobin and sons Shaun O’Rourke and Kienan O’Rourke. 

 

She is survived by two sons and their spouses, Michael and Marsha O’Rourke of Springhill, Kansas, Dary and Linda O’Rourke of Shawnee, Kansas, son Conn O’Rourke of Dallas, Texas, eight grandchildren, fourteen great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild.  

 

Pat was born in Kansas City, Missouri on August 10, 1924. She attended Wells College and had a great love for traveling the world.  Pat and Keith were married in 1945, in California.  After raising their children, Pat went on to become President and owner of J.A. Tobin Construction Company. She enjoyed being in the garden and was an active member of the Santa Fe Trail Garden Club.  Pat was also a member of the Women’s 200 club.  

 

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Overland Park Arboretum.