September 7, 1967-June 2, 2025
Amy Elizabeth Osborne of Lenexa, KS passed away peacefully at home on June 2, 2025. Amy was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on September 7, 1967 to Mayrene Costello Helliker and Arthur Francis Helliker.
Amy is predeceased by her parents and her eldest sister, Pamela Cunningham. She is survived by her husband Michael W. Osborne and their son Ryan Osborne.
She is also survived by sisters Mary Kilroy (Jack), Sandra Helliker and Connie Martin (Michael); her nieces and nephews Tammy Cunningham (Grant), Carrie Holcomb (Mike), Missy Cunningham (Kelli), Michael Cunningham (Heather), Cindy Cartwright, Christopher McPherson (Malissa), Angela Alejandro (Victor), Brandon Ford (Barbie), Kristen Kinney (Joe), Erin Pener (Piers) and Joseph Martin, Liam Martin, Clare Kinney and Palmer Kinney.
Amy’s large extended family brought so much happiness into her life. She loved celebrating special occasions and family get-togethers. She was well-loved and admired by all.
Amy careered as a para-professional for special education students in the Shawnee Mission School District for 15 years before retiring at age 42 as a result of Progressive Multiple Sclerosis. Amy remained positive, always with a cheerful smile and never complaining, throughout her difficult 27 year battle with MS.
She found joy and camaraderie in her involvement at Kansas University’s Multiple Sclerosis Achievement Center. Amy met many friends with MS who became very dear to her over the years. Her entire family supported her activities by participating in MSAC’s annual “Ride to Nowhere” (stationary bikes), raising funds to support the organization.
Family and close friends will gather at Resurrection Cemetery, Prince of Peace Mausoleum, 8300 Quivira Road, Lenexa, KS at 10:00 a.m. on June 14, 2025. Celebration of life to follow the ceremony.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a contribution in Amy’s memory to:
MS Achievement Center at KU
3901 Rainbow Blvd
MS 3049
Kansas City, KS 66160
or
Heartstrings Community Foundation
11599 S. Ridgeview Road
Olathe, KS 66061
Sister ,Lenexa ,Kansas
We love and miss you so very much. You were the light of our lives. I know you’re in Heaven with Pam and all our other passed relatives along with all the other Angels. Please watch over us here on Earth as we will join you some day.
Friend ,Lees Summit, MO ,Missouri
Mike and family, So sorry to hear about the loss of Amy. I know memories of her and the good times will be a great reminder of the value she meant to everyone she met. Very best, Tom and Kerry
Friend ,Overland Park ,Kansas
I am so very sorry to hear about Amy’s passing. We attended the KU MS Achievement Center together every Monday. Amy was always so positive and loved to laugh. She adored her family. I remember going to her 25th wedding anniversary reception and how happy she was. Although she had to quit coming to the MSAC due to health issues, she was on our minds a lot and we hoped she would be able to return. She will be missed by so many. Rest in Peace, Amy.
Niece ,Overland park ,Kansas
I am sending my prayers to Amy, Mike, and Ryan. For the lord has given all of you strength. Amy was so strong and has impressed many with her love and strength. Mike has been an amazing husband and father during these tough times. I have always admired this family’s strength. I am sending love and prayer to these amazing and deserving souls, lord thank you for blessing me with knowing these Individuals, and please give me, and who all has known Amy, the love, fight, and strength she possessed. Thank you. ❤️
