Obituaries in Kansas Newspapers (arranged by city)
KRISTIN RENEE KENRICK
Kristin Kenrick, 35, of Olathe, KS, left us on Sunday, September 30, 2007, at Olathe Medical Center. The Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m., Thursday, October 4, at St. Joseph Catholic Church with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m., Wednesday, at the Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee where the Rosary will be prayed at 6 p.m. A memorial fund for Kristin’s children has been established at US Bank, PO Box 265, Olathe, KS 66051.
Kristin was born in Kansas City, KS. She was a 1990 graduate of Olathe North High School. She has been a billing analyst for the last three years at the Sprint campus. She married Adam Kenrick on July 30, 2005 in Shawnee and he survives at the home. Additional survivors include her children, Victor Riley Kenrick, Nicholas Christian Kenrick and Luke Ellis Kenrick, all of the home. Her mother, Barbara VanHercke, and her friend Robert Pierce, Olathe, KS and her father, Gary VanHercke and his wife, Angie, Lenexa, KS; sisters, Denise Houtman and her children, Jacob and Matthew, Prairie Village, KS and Gina (Davey Schroeder) VanHercke, Overland Park, KS; paternal grandfather, Ed VanHercke, Shawnee, KS; mother and father-in-law, Joe and Barbara Kenrick, Enid, OK and a sister-in-law, Amber Kenrick, Oklahoma City, OK and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.
She was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Nada and Ted Ellis and her paternal grandmother, Jeanne VanHercke.
Goodbye my beautiful, beautiful Krissy. There will never be anyone like you. You brought sunshine to everything and everyone you touched; you gave me strength when I was weak; you gave me happiness when I was sad; you gave me courage when I was scared; you are my rock.
JANICE C. KERNICKY
Janice C. Kernicky, 65, Shawnee, KS went to be with the Lord on September 28, 2007. Janice was a loving and giving mother and grandmother. Services will be 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, October 3, 2007, at the Community Covenant Church, 15700 West 87th St.. Lenexa, KS, with burial at Shawnee Mission Memory Gardens. Visitation will be from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m., Tuesday, at the Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee.
Janice was born in Kansas City, MO. She was an employee of Black and Veatch, where she retired March 2007.
She was preceded in death by her father, James Davenport. Survivors include her mother Naomi Davenport of Greenfield, MO; daughter, Michelle Kernicky of Shawnee; two sons, Jim (Alison) Kernicky of Boiling Springs, NC and Steve (Lisa) Kernicky of Olathe, KS; a brother, John (Chris) Davenport of Minneapolis, MN; six grandchildren, James, Timothy, Daniel, Ashley, Ryan and Kelsi.
Also surviving a dear friend, Daphne Flaharty.
Janice will be missed for her great sense of humor and infectious smile.
LARRY EUGENE MOORE
Larry Eugene Moore, 59, of Lenexa, formerly of Kansas City, Kan., passed away September 27, 2007, surrounded by family and friends, after suffering a stroke on September 26. Funeral services will be held at Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 3, followed by burial at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens. Family and friends may call at the chapel on Tuesday, Oct. 2 from 4 to 8 p.m. for visitation. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Lenexa Christian Center.
Larry was born in Kansas City, Kan., on Dec. 19, 1947, the son of Eugene K. "Jack" and Reva Moore. He was a graduate of Turner High School and attended K.C.K. Community College. In 1966, he married Constance Lee Wight, with whom he had two sons, Patrick Eugene and Shawn Michael. He served the Kansas City area as a professional photographer for over 40 years, and passed that knowledge on to his son, Shawn, teaching him his photography skills. His semi-retirement years have been spent partnering with his son Patrick, in his security business and working with his brother Curt, as a courier. Larry was an active member of Lenexa Christian Center. He married his beloved new bride, Avanell "Avie" McMullin, only seven and a half weeks ago. Larry loved people and life and never met a stranger. He had a kind, sweet spirit. His faith in God was his driving force in life. He loved socializing and was an avid fan of southern gospel music. Larry was preceded in death by his mother, Reva Moore; and a niece, Aubree "Bree" Vail. He will be greatly missed by his loving family: wife, Avie; son Patrick Eugene and his daughters, Ashley and Kimberly; and great-granddaughter Rylee; son, Shawn and his wife Yvonne, and their children, Alexis, Beverly and Richard; stepson, Carl VanVliet and his wife Leila, and their children Robbie, Steven, Josiah and Rebekah; and stepdaughter, Ann Schrader and her husband Scott, and their daughter Anna; his father, Eugene Moore; his brother, Curtis Moore; and three sisters, Cynthia Hall, Rebecca Tanner and Stephanie Vaught; many nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of friends.
Shirley J. Heinrichs
Shirley Jean (Sandy) Heinrichs, of Mapleton KS, born January 5, 1949 passed away on September 23, 2007. Family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 pm on Sunday September 30th at the Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee, 10901 Johnson Drive., Shawnee, KS. Shirley was born in Lawrence, KS to Clarence Gordon and Virginia Lee (Bell) Sandy. She lived for many years in Kansas City, Kansas, along with her husband Raymond. There they owned and operated Carousel Cabs, "The famous Pink Cabs". Currently they own and operate Carousel Homes in Mapleton, KS. Shirley is survived by husband Raymond of the home, son Peter DeClue of Harrisonville, MO, sisters Sandra Lee Sandy, Roeland Park, KS Barbara Ann Cowher, Kansas City KS, brother William James Sandy, Lenexa, KS. Step- sons Raymond William Heinrichs & Matthew Clark Heinrichs both of Independence, MO., step-daughter Shelly Ray Brassfield, Kansas City, MO. Grandchildren Christopher, Derek & Aaron DeClue and Erin Brassfield. Great Grandson Jordan DeClue. Shirley was the author of the book 12th Street Rita, and winner of the Kansas Correctional Association media award, presented in September 2001. She will be remembered most for her loving and colorful personality along with her sharp business acumen, and legendary generosity, and will be greatly missed by her family, friends and associates.
ROY "RED" SHIKLES
Tuesday, afternoon, I'm just beginning to see, now I'm on my way, it doesn't matter to me, chasing the clouds away. Something, calls to me, the trees are drawing me near, I've got to find out why those gentle voices I hear explain it all with a sigh. I'm looking at myself, reflections of my mind, It's just the kind of day to leave myself behind, so gently swaying thru the fairy-land of love, if you'll just come with me and see the beauty of Tuesday, afternoon, I'm just beginning to see, now I'm on my way, it doesn't matter to me, chasing the clouds away. Something, calls to me, the trees are drawing me near, I've got to find out why those gentle voices I hear explain it all with a sigh.
He was an infinite part of our family and friends lives. Survived by Doug and Lynda Hadley and Ben and Sarah Hadley.
Memorial services will be 11 a.m., Friday, September 28, at the Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee. Contributions may be made to the Kansas State University, Pet Trust, 103 Trotter Hall, Manhattan, KS 66506-5604.
JOSHUA H. LESLINE
Joshua H. Lesline, 22, Shawnee, KS, passed away Sunday, September 23, 2007, at home. Visitation will be 5-7 p.m., Thursday, September, 27, 2007, at the Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee. Services will be 7:00 p.m. Thursday, with burial at 11:00 a.m. Friday, September, 28, 2007, at Trinity Cemetery in McFarland KS. Survivors include his parents, Kathryn and Henry of the home; grandparents, Betty Rae Ferris Frankfort, KS, Vernon L. Lesline, Alma, KS; five aunts and uncles, Susan (Don) Arnold, Topeka, KS, Dennis (Kelly) Ferris, Topeka, KS; Patty (Mort) Stepinski, Lenexa, KS, Chuck Ferris, Leavenworth, KS, Larry (Betty) Lesline, Alma, KS, Dan Lesline, Alma, KS. In Lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to UCP of Greater Kansas City, 1044 Main Street, Suite 600 Kansas City, MO 64105.
JESUS MARTINEZ
Jesus Martinez, 26, Kansas City, Ks passed away Sunday, Sept. 24, 2007. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 A.M., Friday, Sept. 28, 2007, at St. Joseph Catholic Church with burial at Resurrection Cemetery. Visitation 6:00 to 8:00 P.M., Thursday at the Amos Family Funeral Home with a Rosary at 7:30 P.M. In lieu of flowers, contributions to Loomis Law Offices, PO Box 847, Olathe, KS 66051 for the benefit of the children.
Mr. Martinez was born in Mexico. Survivors include his wife, Michelle Martinez of the home; 3 daughters, Angelica, Elisabeth, and Alicia Martinez of the home; 3 sisters, Yadira Martinez, Olga Martinez, and Julie Martinez all of Mexico; 4 brothers, Alberto Martinez of El Paso, TX, Carols Martinez, Miguel Martinez and Alberto Martinez all of Mexico.
