Janis Deane Schnell

Janis Deane Schnell, 58 years old, lifelong resident of Raytown, MO passed away on April 1st 2016 at St. Luke’s Hospital. Janis had battled with various ongoing complications from a disabling illness suffered in 2010. Visitation held on Wed., April 6th from 6-8 pm & funeral service Thurs., April 7th at 10:30 am both at McGilley & Sheil Chapel, 11924 E. 47th St., KCMO, 64133. Burial in Hillcrest Cemetery, Excelsior Springs, MO

Janis was born March 21st 1958 to parents, Warren and Betty Schnell of Raytown. She completed all her schooling through the Consolidated # 2 School system of Raytown and Graduated from Raytown South High School in 1976. Janis continued her education by attending Longview Community College where she studied Business Administration and Art. After successfully leaving College she followed in her father’s footsteps working in the Banking industry for many years before entering Government work in 1999 with the City of Raytown in the Finance Department. She remained working with the City until becoming disabled.

For those that had the privilege of knowing Janis closely knew she was simply a caring, loving and compassionate person always willing to help. Her magnetic personality displayed a combination of humor, wit, sincerity and sometimes laced with a hint of sarcasm that made her just adorable to be around or for colleagues to work with. On her own, she enjoyed hobbies such as arts, crafts, and doing crossword puzzles. Accepting her faith at a very early age, she, along with her family became members of the Raytown Christian Church. It was there she become very involved with Youth programs, Youth Camps and was an active participant in the Church Choir. While growing up she was a member of the Girls Scouts of America and later with her loving compassion for animals was an officer in the Animal Welfare Society.

Janis is preceded in death by her father, Warren D. Schnell and she leaves her Mother, Betty M. Schnell; her older Brother, Steven A. Schnell and her Niece, Diane K. Schnell as immediate family survivors.

During her life on earth, Janis Deane Schnell affectionately touched and influenced the lives of all family and friends who dearly loved her. Her departure creates an irreplaceable void in the lives of survivors that will forever love & miss her.

Online condolences to www.mcgilleysheil.com. Arr: McGilley & Sheil Chapel, 11924 E. 47th St., KCMO 64133, 816-353-6555.