Chantal Ann Stamos (née Sulej), beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on March 3, 2026, with her husband and daughters by her side. She was 53.
Chantal was born on February 10, 1973, in Los Angeles, California, to Henri Sulej and Peggy Johnson. She spent her childhood in Minnesota, where she grew up surrounded by family and lifelong friendships, graduating from Henry Sibley High School in 1993. She later attended the University of California, Long Beach, earning degrees in Business and French in 1997, and went on to receive an International MBA from the Thunderbird School of Global Management in 2001.
While at Thunderbird, Chantal met Theodore Stamos, whom she married in 2002. Together they built a life filled with love, travel and laughter.
After graduate school, the couple began their careers in Manhattan before moving to London for their careers. During their sixteen years in London, they welcomed their daughters, Mia and Scarlett. In 2018, the family relocated to Kansas City. Chantal was endlessly proud of her daughters, and nothing brought her greater joy than watching them grow into the remarkable young women they are today.
Chantal was known for her intelligence, warmth, humor, and extraordinary generosity of spirit. She had a radiant smile, a quick wit, and a way of making people feel welcomed and cared for. She loved music, travel, and creating joyful memories with the people she loved. Above all, she was devoted to her daughters, whom she raised with unwavering love and pride.
She is survived by her husband, Ted Stamos; her daughters, Mia and Scarlett; her parents, Henri Sulej (Bette Sulej) and Peggy Johnson (Michael Johnson); her siblings Benjamin Sulej (Bridget), Jessica Johnson Hallman (Paul), and Cary Johnson; her parents-in-law George and Melanie Stamos; her brothers- and sisters-in-law Nate and Jill Stamos and John and Angela Stamos; several nieces and nephews; and her beloved dog, Harley.
The family is hosting a Celebration of Life on March 28th from 1pm to 4pm at their home: 8605 Reinhardt Lane, Leawood, KS 66206. All are welcome.
In lieu of flowers, the family has asked for donations to Children’s Mercy Hospital in Kansas City in honor of the extraordinary work their staff did to help the Stamos family over the years.
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God bless you and all who loved you, Chantal!
Deep sympathy love to the family absent cousin
Sending you all the love and comfort I can muster at this sad moment. Chantal’s memory will be a blessing forever.
The lovely Chantal will always be remembered by her many Minnesota friends, including the Lyons family of Eagan, MN. Our families shared love and many special occasions together. Mom and Mike have shared many moments of your life since you left Minnesota. We know that the amazing young woman became an incredible accomplished individual, who loved her family so much. She will be missed by all. The entire family is in our thoughts and prayers. With love, Patti, Steve, Jason and Charlie
Thinking of you all during this incredibly difficult time. My heart goes out to all of you. Wishing you strength and comfort in the days ahead
Our hearts are saddened by the loss of Chantal.. may you give Peggy and family the strength to move forward with the love for each other.
We send love from afar during our absent at the funeral..
DeDe & Claude 🌺
I am so sorry Ted for your loss.
Words can never fill the void left in your life, Peggy. But it is my hope that our prayers and love can help cushion the pain.