Deloros Eileen (Robben) Shea, Age: 101
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Jan 24, 1923---Jan 19, 2025

Deloros Eileen (Robben) Shea was born January 24, 1923, in Angelus, Kansas. She was the eighth child of Herman H. and Anna A. (Von Lintel) Robben. After the death of her mother, she was later adopted by Anthony J. and Martha M. (Gerhart) Robben of Oakley, Kansas, where she was raised and received her education. She graduated from Oakley High School in 1941. She attended Brown-Mackie College in Salina, Kansas. She worked in Salina for a grain company until her marriage to Richard J. Shea. They were married May 17, 1949, at Sacred Heart Cathedral, Salina, Kansas.

Richard worked for Phillips Petroleum Company while Eileen was a homemaker. Due to transfers the couple spent their early-married life raising children in Great Bend, Kansas for nine years, in Eureka, Kansas for two years and in Westwood, Kansas for nine years.

Their final transfer was to Bartlesville, Oklahoma in 1970, where they belonged to St. John Catholic Church. Eileen was a member of their women’s association and the Bartlesville Garden Club. Eileen and Richard celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary before Richard’s death in 2010. Eileen moved to Overland Park, Kansas in 2016 to be near family, and she became a member of Holy Spirit Catholic Church.

She is survived by her children, Jennifer Lewis and husband Stan of Overland Park, Kansas; Richard J. Shea II and wife Bobbie of Prairie Village, Kansas; Michele Ivers and husband Phil of Arvada, Colorado; Kevin Shea and wife Laura of McKinney, Texas; Mark Shea and wife Diann of Laguna Niguel, California; eleven grandchildren, twelve great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. 

She was preceded in death by her husband Richard, her parents, three brothers and four sisters.

The Rosary will be prayed at 9:30 a.m. with visitation following until the Funeral Mass at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, January 24, at Holy Spirit Catholic Church, 11300 W. 103rd St. Overland Park, KS.  Burial will be held at Memorial Park Cemetery, Bartlesville, OK. Memorials may be made to Holy Spirit Catholic Church, Guardian Angel fund or to Catholic Community Hospice.


Condolences

Ernie and Betsy Chaffin Jan 19, 2025

Karen Ivers King mother in law ,Poplar Bluff ,Missouri

Dear Michele and Phil, Karen, Oscar and Milo…Ernie and I are so sorry about the passing of such a precious lady. You are all so blessed to have had her in your lives for so many years, and still, it’s always especially hard to let go. Sending hugs and prayers for all of you, all of your family. We love you.

Michele Jan 20, 2025

Mom ,Arvada ,Colorado

Mom, I love you!! I was so blessed to have you as my mother. You were an inspiration with your kindness and compassion. Together, with my Dad, you were a team and raised a family to be proud of. Your love was unconditional. You were one strong woman, which is why you lived to be 101.99 years old. I am happy you are finally at peace. Love Michele

Judy Schwarz Zerr Jan 20, 2025

Cousin ,Hays ,Kansas

My mother was Frances Moellering Schwarz and always spoke highly of her cousin Eileen. When Aunt Estella Jueneman was on the TV show “Name That Tune”, Eileen opened her home in Great Bend, KS to her Aunt Elizabeth and Uncle John and family to watch TV. Mom was part of the group who made the trip and talked about how clear the picture was. My condolences to all her family. You are so blessed.

Diann Shea Jan 20, 2025

Daughter-in-law ,Laguna Niguel ,California

Dearest Mom, Thank you for being the best mother-in-law anyone could ask for. You were kind and caring from the moment we met. Mark and I enjoyed so many good times with you and Dad, and those special memories will be with us always. For those fortunate enough to have known you, you’ll be remembered as a very special lady — loving, strong, resilient, hard-working, dedicated, and supportive. You will be forever in my heart as I was honored and blessed to be your daughter-in-law. Love you, Diann

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Services

Event:
Rosary
Location:
Holy Spirit Catholic Church
Address:
11300 W. 103rd St.
City:
Overland Park
State:
Kansas
Zip Code:
66214
Date:
Jan 24, 2025
Time:
9:30 AM
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Event:
Visitation
Location:
Holy Spirit Catholic Church
Address:
11300 W. 103rd St.
City:
Overland Park
State:
Kansas
Zip Code:
66214
Date:
Jan 24, 2025
Time:
9:45 AM
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Event:
Funeral Mass
Location:
Holy Spirit Catholic Church
Address:
11300 W. 103rd St.
City:
Overland Park
State:
Kansas
Zip Code:
66214
Date:
Jan 24, 2025
Time:
10:30 AM
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