James "Jim" Herzenak

James "Jim" Herzenak obituary

James "Jim" Herzenak

James Herzenak Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Heartland Cremation & Burial Society Greater Kansas City, KS - Overland Par on Nov. 3, 2025.

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James Herzenak, 69, of Overland Park, KS passed away on October 26, 2025 at his home.

Jim was born in Kansas City, KS on June 10th, 1956 and grew up in Sioux City, IA where he graduated from Bishop Heelan High School. He was a very talented musician, playing both the guitar and the flute with great skill and artistry.

Jim was predeceased by his parents, Frank and Mildred (Masters) Herzenak, his brother, Dennis, and nephew Kevin Herzenak.

Left behind to mourn his passing are his sister, Lisa Murphy (Brian), his nieces, Chloe Cox (Tanner) and Bridget Murphy, and great-niece Calliope Cox, all of Olathe, KS; his sister-in-law Karen Bieber, nieces Denise Chay, and Deborah Mutchler of Fort Myers, FL; and niece Danielle Ryea of Philadelphia, PA. He will be missed by his friends and neighbors, who will remember him as a gentle soul with a caring heart.

No services are planned at this time.

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