Barbara L. Shanahan Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Barbara L. Shanahan of Overland Park, Kansas, born in Kokomo, Indiana, who passed away on May 16, 2024, at the age of 91, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
As Barbara departs from our midst, her spirit ascends to join the cosmic dance of stars, a shimmering constellation of memories that will forever grace the night sky of the hearts of those who loved Barbara. Though Barbara may no longer walk beside us, her legacy lives on — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of time and space.
She was predeceased by: her significant other Edward Shanahan; her son Steven Marenghi; and her stepson Paul Shanahan. She is survived by: her children, James Marenghi of San Diego and Lisa Marenghi of Fernandina Beach; her stepdaughter Coleen Willis of Mendota Heights; her son Charles Marenghi (Gayle) of Naugatuck, Connecticut.; and her granddaughter April Baughman. She is also survived by 12 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, the family is encouraging friends and family to make donations in her memory to Johnson County Area Agency on Aging Home Delivered Meals Johnson County Human Services 11811 S. Sunset Drive, Suite #1300 Olathe, KS 66061-7056 or by using this link.
