Lanny Herbert Ross Obituary

We announce the death of Lanny Herbert Ross of Leawood, Kansas, who passed away on August 29, 2026, at the age of 85. Lanny will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Lanny Herbert Ross to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Herbert Ross and Ruth Schell Ross; his daughter Stacey Ross; and his sister Norma. He is survived by: his wife Genell Smothers; his daughter Lisa Wetzler (David); his grandchildren, Audrey Kirk (Owen), Lauren Jansma (Derek), Austin Goh (Katie), Sam Wetzler and Sophie Pennipede (Dante); his great grandchildren, Miles, Crosby Kirk, Linden, Winslowe, Halsten Jansma, Lucy Goh and Nicholas Pennipede; his brother Joe Ross (Tommie); his nephews, David, Dan and Tim; and his niece Joni Smothers. He is also survived by his family - his family.

The family suggests donations to Kansas City Hospice House (https://kchospice.org).