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Archived Obituaries
(Listed Alphabetically since February 22, 2005) A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z RUBY T.
ABBOTT
Ruby T. Abbott 86, Liberty,
died May 1, 2005. Visitation 6-8 p.m. Thursday, May 5; Services 1 p.m.
Friday, May 6 at Park Lawn Northland. Burial Glenridge Cemetery.
Survivors, husband "Bud" Abbott, sons Dean & Dale, 1 brother, 4
grandchildren.
Arrangements: Park Lawn Northland, 816-781-8228 GREGORY
W. ADAMS
Gregory W. Adams, 52,
Independence, MO, passed away Thursday, July 7,
2005, at his home. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m., Monday, July 11, at the
Park Lawn Chapel, with services at 1 p.m., Tuesday, July 12, at the
Chapel. Burial in Green Lawn Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be
made to the family.
Greg was born March 10, 1953, in Joplin, MO. He had lived in the Kansas City area for most of his life. He is survived by his wife, Gwen Adams, of the home, three children, Arica, Anthony, and Aimee Adams, all of Independence, MO, and a sister, Kathy Bailey, of Omaha, IL. Arrangements: Park Lawn Funeral Home, 816-523-1234 Click here to view Guestbook for Gregory W. Adams HAZEL LUCILLE ADAMS Hazel Lucille Adams, 89,
passed
away
Hazel
was
born
Arrangements:
Park
Lawn Funeral Home, 816-523-1234
RUBYE C. ADAMS
Rubye C. Adams, 82, Overland Park, KS, passed away Thursday, September 15, 2005. Friends may call 12 noon until service time at 1 p.m., September 19, at the Park Lawn Chapel, burial in Green Lawn Cemetery. Rubye was born August 1, 1923, in Fort Smith, AR. She was married to Thomas F. Adams, Sr., the love of her life, for almost 34 years. He preceded her in death in 1975. She is survived by her sister, Opal M. Harris; five children, Thomas F. Adams, Jr., Grace C. Owings, Joseph W. Adams, Glenn E. Adams, and Catherine O. Hutchinson; 15 grandchildren, Joseph W. Adams, Jr., Stephanie L. Groves, Amy H. Hughes, Rubye C. Kreisel, Christina A. Adams, Thomas F. Adams III, Irvin James Owings, Tierny E. Adams, Christopher D. Hutchinson, Susannah M. Hutchinson, Joshua C. Hutchinson, Benjamin T. Hutchinson, Amanda G. Hutchinson, Jonathan W. Hutchinson, and Rebekah D. Hutchinson; and seven greatgrandchildren, Robert A. Adams, Conner R. Adams, Tanner L. Hughes, Haley A. Adams, Irvin Jeremiah Owings, Sidney L. Hughes, and Glenn T. Kreisel. During her 82 full, active, and productive years, Rubye raised her children, loved and teased her grandchildren, and spoiled her greatgrandchildren, and no one who met her, even if just for a few minutes, ever forgot her. Arrangements: Park Lawn Funeral Home, 816-523-1234 Click here to view Guestbook for Rubye C. Adams MAYNARD LEE ANDERSON
Maynard Lee Anderson, 81,
passed away Monday, June 13, 2005, at Research Medical Center.
Visitation will be 9:30-11:00 a.m. followed by services at 11 a.m.
Friday, June 17 at the George Hamilton Combs Chapel, at Country Club
Christian Church. Graveside services will be 2:30 p.m. Friday at Sunset
Hill Cemetery, Warrensburg, MO.
Maynard Lee Anderson, only son of Luther and Mae Anderson, was born August 6, 1923, in Warrensburg, Missouri. He attended Reese Grade School and College High School. He joined Boy Scout Troop 400; became an Eagle Scout and a member of Tribe of Micosay. Maynard helped in his parents' restaurant (Anderson's Café) for many years. He came to Kansas City in 1958 to work at the Muehlebach Hotel, where he became a cook/Chef. He met his wife, Jean O. Payne, there. They were married in 1960. Jean preceded him in death in 2001. Maynard worked in several hotels in Kansas City including the Alameda Plaza Hotel and Hotel Muehlebach. Maynard was a member of the Country Club Christian Church, having been baptized at age 13 in First Christian Church of Warrensburg, Missouri. He leaves friends from churches, Community and family. Arrangements: Park Lawn Funeral Home, 816-523-1234 Click here to view Guestbook for Maynard Lee Anderson LAURA MARIE ANDRA
Laura Marie Andra, 38, passed away suddenly August 3, 2005, at her home in Sun City, CA. Born Laura Stroud in Kansas City, Laura always called this area home, though she had moved away several years ago. Laura was an LPN and found special gratification in her loving work with nursing home patients. A beautiful girl with a vibrant smile and caring nature, she will forever be missed and remembered by the mother she adored, Marla Stroud, who lovingly cared for her as Laura experienced many difficulties in recent years, and by her father, Robert Stroud, sisters SueAnn Wright and Kaylah Campos Zelig, and brother Rob Stroud, as well as extended family and friends. Laura, we wish we could tell you one more time how much we love you. A family service will be held at 10 a.m. August 17, at Park Lawn Funeral Home, 8251 Hillcrest Rd., Kansas City, MO. Donations can be made to Wayside Waifs. Arrangements: Park Lawn Funeral Home, 816-523-1234 Click here to view Guestbook for Laura Marie Andra LELA RUTH ANKRUM
Lela Ruth Ankrum, 77, of
Cabool, MO, formerly of Raytown, passed away
Friday, April 22, 2005. Services will be 10 a.m. Monday, April 25,
2005, at Saint Luke's United Methodist Church, 9420 James A Reed;
burial in Green Lawn Cemetery, Kansas City, MO. Friends may call Sunday
from 5-7 p.m. at the Park Lawn Chapel. The family suggests
contributions to St. Luke's United Methodist Church or Spofford House.
Lela was born October 16, 1927, in Woodward, IA, and had lived in Kansas City most of her life until moving to Cabool in 2004. She worked at Hallmark for 12 years and was an Avon representative. Lela was very active at Saint Luke's Methodist Church and Spofford House. She is survived by three sistersin-law and three brothers-in-law; three nephews, Steve Grimes, Craig Grimes, Lester Grimes; several nieces and nephews by marriage; and many greatnieces and nephews. Arrangements: Park Lawn Funeral Home, 816-523-1234 Click here to view Guestbook for Lela Ruth Ankrum GREGORY COOK ARNOTE
Gregory Cook Arnote, 56, of Grandview, passed away Friday, June 24, 2005 at his home. The family will receive friends at a Memorial Visitation on Sunday from 4-6 p.m. at the Park Lawn Chapel. In lieu of flowers the family suggests contributions to The Boy Scouts of America. Mr. Arnote was born May 31, 1949 in Independence, MO and had lived in this area all of his life. He was a steel worker for Armco Steel for 27 years. He attended Unity Church in Overland Park, KS and was active in Boy Scouts of America and a member of its Tribe of Mic-O-Say. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harold and Nadine Arnote; a son, Michael Arnote; and a sister, Judy Gillespie. Survivors include his wife, Lianne Arnote of the home; a son, Sage Arnote and a daughter, Heather Arnote; a grandson, Hunter Arnote, all of Independence, MO; the mother of his children, Karen Chapman Arnote; nieces and nephews. Arrangements: Park Lawn Funeral Home, 816-523-1234 Click here to view Guestbook for Gregory Cook Arnote MAXINE E. AUBUCHON Maxine E. Aubuchon, 87,
passed away April 18, 2005, at Carondelet Manor. Services will be 1
p.m. Thursday, April 21 at the Park Lawn Chapel, where friends may call
6-8 p.m. Wednesday. Burial in Memorial Park Cemetery. In lieu of
flowers, the family suggests contributions to St. Paul's Church of the
Nazarene Women's Ministries.
Maxine was born March 3, 1918, in Kansas City, MO. She had worked as a secretary at the Church of the Nazarene Headquarters. She was a member of St. Paul's Church of the Nazarene, and Four Seasons Seniors Group. She was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, William "Ed" Aubuchon. Survivors include three sons, William E. Aubuchon, Jr., Rock Island, IL, Donald L. Aubuchon, Kansas City, KS, and Robert W. Aubuchon, Kansas City, MO; daughter Linda "Kay" Hansen, Leawood, KS; sister Marion Moran, Lee's Summit, MO; 12 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren. Arrangements: Park Lawn Funeral Home, 816-523-1234 Click here to view Guestbook for Maxine A. Aubuchon JEFFREY
W. BACON
Jeffrey
W.
Bacon, 46, passed away February 22,
2005.
Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, February 26, 2005,
at Blue Ridge Bible Church. Burial in Little Bonne Femme Baptist
Church Cemetery, Columbia, Missouri. The family will recieve
friends Friday, February 25, 2005, from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Park Lawn
Funeral Home.
Jeff
was born
October 1, 1958 to Charles and
Nancy Bacon in Phoenix,
AZ. They preceded him in death. He is survived by wife, Tia
Marie, two daughters, Sydney Marie and Katelyn Ann, brother, Mark Allen
(Katie) Bacon, twin sisters, Jill Lorraine (Paul) Ashworth, and Janet
Lucille Bacon.
Arrangements:
Park Lawn Funeral Home,
816-523-1234
JOAN MAY BANKS
Joan May Banks, 72, Grandview, MO, passed away Saturday, September 24, 2005 at Lakewood Long-Term Care Center. Visitation will be held from 6-8 p.m. on Tuesday, September 27 at Park Lawn Funeral Home, 8251 Hillcrest Road, Kansas City, MO 64138. Funeral services will begin at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, September 28, with burial to follow. Joan was born on April 1, 1933 in Topeka, KS to John and Edna Arnold. She was a graduate of Topeka High School. Joan retired from General Services Administration in 1994. She was a longtime member of Grandview Assembly of God. Some of Joan's favorite pastimes included shopping, crafts, traveling, and watching football. Joan is survived by her husband, Lewis (Jay), of the home; brother, Willard White of Sunrise Beach, MO; sister, Peggy Gambrell of Ohio; son, Gregory Waldren of Grandview, MO; son, Jamie Waldren of Clarksville, MD; son, Michael Waldren of Wheat Ridge, CO; daughter, Jacque Curtis of Clearwater, FL; step-son, Donnie Banks of Lebanon, MO; fifteen grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and many other relatives and friends. Joan was a loving and nurturing wife, mother and grandmother. Although she has gone on to be with our Lord, her beautiful smile and caring nature will be forever missed. Arrangements: Park Lawn Funeral Home, 816-523-1234 Click here to view Guestbook for Joan May Banks PEDRO
BAPTIST
In the early morning hours
of Saturday, October 1, 2005, surrounded by
both the darkness of night and the light of love, the labored breath of
Pedro Baptist became quiet. He left a failing heart, confused mind, and
earthly body as his gentle soul was raised unto everlasting life. In
death, he is reunited with his wife of over 64 years, Stella Baptist,
who passed in March, 2005.
Pedro was born December 14, 1919 in Independence, Kansas, the son of Felip Bautista and Marie Ines Bautista. His brothers, John T. Baptiste, Joe P. Baptiste, and Victor N. Bautista; and his sisters, Concha Marquez, Socorro Mejia, and Rafaila Wilson, preceded him in death. He leaves behind a brother, Yanico (Jim) Bautista; and two sisters, Mary Arreguin, and Guadalupe Lamas; 18 nephews, and 10 nieces and their children. In life, Pedro was the father of Michelle Baptist (Vansandt) and Rosemarie Baptist (Smith). He has one stepdaughter Caroline Martin. Pedro was blessed with four grandsons, two great-grandsons, and three greatgranddaughters. In February 1941, Pedro joined the Navy and served our country as Machinist Mate First Class during WWII. He was awarded a Victory Medal World War II and Atlantic Pacific (8 stars). He was part of the American Defense, Philippine Liberation, and was at the bombing of Pearl Harbor. Pedro finished his active duty in February 1947 and continued in the Naval Reserves until September 1951. Following his naval service, Pedro lived and worked in Kansas City, Missouri as a plumber for Local 8. He retired in 1982 and continued his service by volunteering as a plumber for Habitat for Humanity. During this time, he also drove a school bus for the Kansas City School District and was Commander of American Legion Post #213. Although his mind became confused, his devotion to his family was clear. Even when his heart began to fail, there was no doubt his love was strong. As his earthly body could no longer carry him, his soul lifted those around him. To have known Pedro Baptist is to have been blessed. Funeral Mass will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday, October 6, at St. John Francis Regis Catholic Church, with burial in Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Friends may call 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at the Park Lawn Chapel, or 9:30 a.m. until service time on Thursday at the church. The family suggests contributions to the Alzheimer's Association. Arrangements: Park Lawn Funeral Home, 816-523-1234 Click here to view Guestbook for Pedro Baptist STELLA
R. BAPTIST
Stella
R. Baptist, 82,
passed
away Friday, March 4, 2005, at Medical Center of Independence. A thick
morning fog filled the earth and sadness filled our hearts. The sun has
risen and the fog has lifted, Stella's spirit has left this earth and
found its place with our God in heaven. Though she is no longer with us
physically, her warm spirit surrounded us and the cool morning gave way
to a warm, sundrenched day.
Stella
was born February 17,
1923, in Kansas City, MO. She worked 32
years for SWB/AT&T and was president of a local chapter of
Telephone Pioneers. In her retirement, she drove a school bus for
handicapped children. Preceding her in death were her brothers, Reuben
R. Rowland and John James Rowland. She is survived by her husband of
over 64 years, Pedro Baptist. Survivors also include her daughters and
their spouses, Rosemarie and William Smith, Caroline and Louis Martin,
and Michelle A. and Lawrence W. Vansandt; and her sisters, Amelia
Behrbaum, and Dorothy "Dottie" Strattmann. She was blessed with seven
grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Though her blessings were
many, the truly blessed are those whose lives she touched. She will be
greatly missed.
Viewing
will start at 9:30
a.m. and services will follow at 10:30 a.m.
on Tuesday, March 8, at St. Regis Catholic Church, 8941 James A. Reed.
Entombment will be in Mt. Olivet Cemetery, 76th & Blue Ridge,
following the church services. Friends may call 6-8 p.m. Monday, March
7, at the Park Lawn Chapel, where the Rosary will be said at 7 p.m.
Donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association.
Arrangements:
Park Lawn
Funeral Home, 816-523-1234
DOROTHY
L. BARBER
Dorothy L. Barber, 85, Babson Park, FL, formerly of Gladstone, MO, died July 19, 2005. Graveside services 9 a.m., Saturday, July 23, at Green Lawn Cemetery. She was a retired LPN and is survived by her sister, Maxine Cassel, nieces and nephews. Arrangements: Park Lawn Funeral Home, 816-523-1234 ELMER
C. BARNETT
Elmer C. Barnett, 82, Archie, MO, passed away Saturday, June 18, 2005, at Research Medical Center surrounded by family. Service will be 1 p.m. Thursday, June 23, 2005, at The Park Lawn Chapel. Burial in Memorial Park Cemetery. Friends may call Wednesday from 7-8:30 p.m. at the chapel. In lieu of flowers the family suggests contributions to The American Lung Association. He was born in Kansas City, MO, on August 7, 1922 to Frank and Ora (Streight) Barnett. He served with the Army's 75th Infantry Division in Europe during World War II. He was a 51 year member of the Asbestos Workers' Local 27. He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Lloyd, Eddie and Harry; and one sister, Jewel. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Janie; sons Wylie Barnett and wife, Marla of Kansas City, MO, and Randy Barnett of Blue Springs, MO; daughters Jan Pieratt of Warsaw, MO, and Gayle Quigley and husband Brian of Kansas City, MO; along with 10 grandchildren, Stephanie Buhler, Kim Carpenter, Scott Barnett, Randy Barnett, Jana Orem-Loughlin, Jennifer Streeby, Cassidy Barnett, Jeffrey Quigley, Joey Quigley, and Jared Quigley and four great-grandchildren, Lucas Carpenter, Lauren Carpenter, Branden Buhler and Cameron Buhler. He was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather and will be dearly missed. Arrangements: Park Lawn Funeral Home, 816-523-1234 Click here to view Guestbook for Elmer C. Barnett ELEANOR A. (REYNOLDS) BARRETT
Mrs. Barrett was a bank teller for Indiana National Bank Eagle Dale Branch for 20 years, retiring in 1976. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles M. Barrett, and two daughters, Roberta Fickle, and Vivian Barrett. Other survivors include daughter, Patricia Buchanan, and two sons, Robert and Charles Richard Barrett, 17 grandchildren, and 16 great-grandchildren. Arrangements: Park Lawn Funeral Home, 816-523-1234 Click here for Guestbook for Eleanor A. (Reynolds) Barrett MADLYN BARTELS
Madlyn Bartels, 93, passed away August 17, 2005. Private services for the immediate family members will be held Friday, August 19, 2005. Madlyn was born December 22, 1911 in Pittsburg, KS. She was preceded in death by her husband Wilbur F. Bartels. She is survived by her two sons, Mike and spouse Ellen Bartels of Leawood, KS; Jack and spouse Linda Bartels of Fair Oaks Ranch, TX. Her grandchildren are John and Lauri Bartels, Elizabeth and Clint McClain, Deborah and Dr. Stephan Zigo and Sarah, and Dr. Chad Lewis. Also surviving are three great grandchildren, Mackenzie, Cooper, and Nicholas. Madlyn was a beloved Mother and Grandmother. She was an avid Bridge player and leaves many close friends in Palm Beach Gardens, FL. In lieu of flowers, contributions are suggested to Little Sisters of The Poor, Jeanne Jugan Center, 8745 James A. Reed Road, Kansas City, MO, 64138-4490. Arrangements: Park Lawn Funeral Home, 816-523-1234 Click here to view Guestbook for Madlyn Bartels DOYLE “PADDLEFOOT” BARTLING
Doyle “Paddlefoot”
Bartling, 89, passed away June 6, 2005.
Graveside services will be 11:00am Friday, June 10, in Memorial Park
Cemetery. Visitation will be 6 – 8 pm Thursday at the Park Lawn
Chapel. Contributions may be made to the American Heart
Association.
Doyle was born May 5, 1916, in St. Joseph, MO to Frederick and Bertha (Hanners) Bartling, who preceded him in death. He had worked for Southwestern Bell for 38 years, and was a member of the Telephone Pioneers. He loved road trips, sports, and golfing, and at the age of 76 hit a hole-in-one. He was preceded in death by his wife, Frances in 2002, son, Michael Doyle Bartling, Sr., and grandchildren, Bobby and Mary Armey an Patrick Story. Survivors include two daughters, Jean Jones and Patty Mullins and his beloved son-in-law, Terry Mullins, grandchildren, Jean Ann Rockett and husband, Randy, Clint Jones, Carrie Rorie and husband Ron, Erin Philgreen and husband Chris, and Michael Bartling, Jr., great-grandchildren, Michael Armey, Kyle and Kelcie Rockett, R.J. Rorie, and Hank Philgreen, and his beloved pet, Gigi. Doyle was a devoted and loving father, grandfather, and great-grandfather who enjoyed life and gave happiness to everyone around him. Arrangements: Park Lawn Funeral Home, 816-523-1234 Click here to view Guestbook for Doyle "Paddlefoot" Bartling ARTHUR MARTIN BAUGHER Arthur Martin Baugher, 88,
of Liberty, MO, passed away March 31, 2005.
Visitation will begin at 9:30 a.m., followed by funeral services at 11
a.m., Saturday, April 2, 2005, at the Park Lawn Northland Chapel, I-35
at M-291 Hwy., Liberty. Graveside services will be 3 p.m., Saturday, in
Pleasant Grove Cemetery, near Bucklin, MO. In lieu of flowers, the
family suggests memorial contributions to the Second Baptist Church,
309 E. Franklin, Liberty, MO, 64068, or to Aseracare Hospice, 11020
N.W. Ambassador Dr., #305, Kansas City, MO, 64153.
Martin was born Sept. 4, 1916, near Bucklin, MO, the son or Rolla and Ethel (Gier) Baugher. He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, David; and a son, William. He served in the U.S. Navy during WWII. Martin graduated from the University of Missouri at Columbia with a degree in Agriculture and was a member of Farm House Fraternity and its Alumni Association. Martin was Sales Manager of the former DeKalb Agricultural Association, Inc., for 15 years. Later he was a Cattleman and Farmer the rest of his working life. He was a member of the Second Baptist Church and of the National Cattlemen's Association. Survivors include his wife of 65 years, Nadine Gatterman Baugher, of the home; three children, Julia Kay Flassing, Chesterfield, MO, John Robert Baugher, and his wife, Patricia, Brush Prairie, WA, and Bruce Richard Baugher, Liberty, MO; twin sisters, Julia Ann Dean, Tucson, AZ, and Mary Ann O'Brien, San Francisco, CA; and four grandchildren, David and Jason Flassing and Kristof and Brianna Baugher. Martin will be greatly missed by his family and friends. Arrangements: Park Lawn Northland Chapel, 816-781-8228 Click here for Guestbook for Arthur Martin Baugher DOROTHY
MAE BECKER
Dorothy Mae Becker, 77,
was called home to the Lord on May 12, 2005,
with her family at her bedside. Visitation will be 9:30 – 11:00am
Monday, May 16, at St. Matthews Catholic Church, where Funeral Mass
will follow at 11:00am. Burial in Mount Olivet Cemetery, followed
by a luncheon in the Church Family Room. In lieu of flowers, the
family suggests contributions to St. Matthews Restoration Church, 8001
Longview Rd., KCMO 64134, or Sister Servants of Mary, 800 N 18th St.,
KCKS 66102, or Kansas City Hospice, 9221 Ward Parkway, Suite 100,
KCMO 64114.
Dorothy was born April 3, 1928, in Kansas City, MO, where she was raised. She lived in Westchester, IL, for 28 years, returning to Kansas City after retirement. She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Eileen Reischel, and two grandsons, Christopher Becker and Philip Shanoff. She is survived by her husband and best friend of 57 years, Philip Becker, sister, Joan Wyrick, and sister-in-law, Patricia Clune and husband, Robert. She was a wonderful mother of five children who survive with their husbands, Judy and Charles Jirek, Mary Jean and Michael Shanoff, John and Janet Becker, Tom and Darlene Becker, Beth Becker and fiancée Mark Clark, along with grandchildren, Chip, Amy, Andrea, Johnny, Tom Jr., and R.J., and many nieces nephews, and friends. Gone from our sight, always in our hearts. Arrangements: Park Lawn Funeral Home, 816-523-1234 Click here to view Guestbook for Dorothy Mae Becker CORA O. BILLINGSLEY
Cora O. Billingsley, 89, of Pleasant Valley Manor in Liberty, MO., went to be with the Lord, Friday, July 22, 2005. Funeral services will be held 10 a. m. Monday July 25, 2005, at Park Lawn Northland Chapel, M-291 Hwy, at I-35, Liberty, MO. Visitation 6-8 p.m., Sunday July 24, at the Park Lawn Northland Chapel. Interment in Glenridge Cemetery, Liberty, MO. The family suggests contributions to the Parkinson's Foundation or Alzheimer's Association. Cora was born March 16, 1916, to Louis P. and Amanda Clayborn, in Glover, OK. She had worked as a meat carver for Putsch's Restaurant for many years, and was a member of Kansas City Baptist Temple. Cora was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Leo Billingsley and six brothers and three sisters. She is survived by her children Edna Ellis, Steve Billingsley and Alice Ellington. Grandchildren Larry and Bruce Garrison, Teresa Long, Greg Hewitt, Anthony, Aaron, Andrea, Sonia and David Billingsley, Debra Iverson, Julie Schliefert, Tom and Larry Summers and one sister Esther Heath and numerous great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Arrangements: Park Lawn Northland Chapel, 816-781-8228 Click here to view Guestbook for Cora O. Billingsley LILLIE M. BIXLER
Lillie M. Bixler, 80, of Raleigh, NC, formerly of Kansas City, passed away July 9, 2005. visitation will be from 9-10 a. m. Thursday, July 14, at the Park Lawn Chapel Hillcrest Road at 83rd Street. Graveside services will follow in Green Lawn Cemetery. Arrangements: Park Lawn Funeral Home, 816-523-1234 MARGARET MARIE BONNES
Margaret Marie Bonnes, 98, of Lee's Summit, MO passed away Wednesday, August 17, 2005 at Lee's Summit Hospital. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Tuesday August 23, 2005 at Park Lawn Funeral Home, 8251 Hillcrest Road, Kansas City, MO. Interment will be in Mount Olivet Cemetery, Kansas City, MO. Visitation will be from 12:00 until service time Tuesday at the Park Lawn Chapel. Margaret was born May 29, 1907 to Phillip and Marie Schafer in New Rockford, ND. She was a homemaker and a member of Redemptorist Catholic Church, and an avid gardener. Margaret was preceded in death by her husband Kenneth Bonnes in 1966, and two brothers Bill and John Schafer. She leaves to cherish her memory, her daughter Kathleen Bonnes, of the home, as well as other relatives and friends. Arrangements: Park Lawn Funeral Home, 816-523-1234 Click here to view Guestbook for Margaret Marie Bonnes SALVATORE
J. BOSCO
Salvatore
J. Bosco, 94,
Liberty, MO, passed away March 29, 2005.
Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m., Thursday, March 31, and funeral
services are 10 a.m., Friday, April 1, at the Park Lawn Northland
Chapel, I-35 at M-291 Hwy., Liberty. Burial in Resurrection North
Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial
contributions to the Alzheimer's Association.
Sal was born Nov. 3, 1910, in Brooklyn, NY. He was a Tool and Die Maker before retirement. Sal was a member of St. James Catholic Church and was active with the Senior Citizens at the Liberty Community Center. He was preceded in death by his wife, Theresa, and a granddaughter, Christine Timm Everts. Survivors include his daughter and son-in-law, Rosalie and David Timm, Liberty; sister, Josephine Adamo, Lodi, NJ; grandson and his wife, Michael and Mary Timm, Overland Park, KS; and three greatgrandchildren, Samantha, Joseph and Amanda. Arrangements: Park Lawn Northland Chapel, 816-781-8228 Click here for Guestbook for Salvatore J. Bosco ROBERT D. BOSTON Robert D. Boston, died
August 18, 2005. Funeral Services 2 p.m. Monday
August 22, at First Assembly of God Church, Lathrop, MO. Burial
Lathrop, MO Cemetery. Visitation 12-2 p.m. at the church.
Arrangments: Park Lawn Lathrop Chapel, 816-740-4658 DOROTHY
I. BOWMAR
Dorothy I. Bowmar, 80, passed away Friday, May 27, 2005, at Timberlake Care Center. Visitation will be 2-3 p.m. with services following at 3 p.m., Wednesday, June 1, at the Park Lawn Chapel; burial in Memorial Park Cemetery. Dorothy was born April 16, 1925, in LaPorte, IN, and had lived in the Kansas City area for 30 years. She was a member of New Apostolic Church. She is survived by her husband of 50 years, David W. Bowmar of the home; son, Robert Bowmar, Peculiar, MO; two daughters, Lucille Didde, Kansas City, MO, and Dorothy F. Bowmar, Independence, MO; sister, Ruth Otto, Jacksonville, FL; and five grandchildren, Amy, Brandon, Shawn and Amanda Didde, and Kyle Bowmar. Arrangements: Park Lawn Funeral Home, 816-523-1234 Click here to view Guestbook for Dorothy I. Bowmar BARBARA A. BOX
Barbara A. Box, 69,
Independence, passed away Monday, April 25, 2005. Services will be 1
p.m., Saturday, April 30, 2005 at the Park Lawn Chapel. Burial in Memorial Park
Cemetery. Friends may call Friday, from 6-8 p.m., at the chapel. In
lieu of flowers the family suggests contributions to the Parkinson's
Foundation.
Barbara was born Dec. 13, 1935, in Watertown, NY, and had lived in the Kansas City area most of her life before retiring to Blue Eye, MO, and returning to this area in 2004. She was a Registered nurse for Research Medical Center. Her husband Jesse D. Box, Jr., preceded her in death in 2003. Survivors include two sons, Gary J. Box, of Plattsburg, MO, Daniel Robert Box, of Long Beach, CA; a daughter Wanda Sue Gooch of Independence, MO; four grandchildren and four greatgrandchildren. Arrangements: Park Lawn Funeral Home, 816-523-1234 Click here to view Guestbook for Barbara A. Box MARY FRANCES BOYTS
Mary Frances Boyts, 84, of Kansas City,
MO, passed away April 15, 2005,
in Wichita, KS. Memorial services will be 10 a.m. Saturday, May 7,
2005, at Park
Lawn Funeral Home; inurnment
in the Higginsville Cemetery, Higginsville, MO. Memorial contributions
may be made to Hospice Care of Kansas.
Mary was born December 16, 1920, in Mayview, MO, to Leona Mae and Charles William Mitchell. She had worked as a secretary for the Maurice L. Brown Oil Co. and was a member of the Order of Eastern Star, Village Presbyterian Church and the Mariners Group at Village Presbyterian Church. Mary was preceded in death by her parents; an infant son, Charles Gale Woods; husband, John Harmon Boyts in 1991; brothers, Maurice Coray Mitchell in 1985, and Charles Wagoner Mitchell in 1988. She is survived by her nieces, Karlene, Sue and Ginger; four great-nieces, Jessica, Amie, Christina and Jacqueline; two great-nephews, Jason and Spencer; two great-greatnieces; two great-great-nephews; and many friends and neighbors. Arrangements: Park Lawn Funeral Home, 816-523-1234 Click here to view Guestbook for Mary Frances Boyts MAX
MCCLAIN BRAND
Max McClain Brand went to
be with the Lord on May 21, 2005. Max was born December 28, 1982, in
North Kansas City, MO. He spent his early years in the Kansas City and
Kearney areas. At age nine, he moved to Lawrenceville, GA, and returned
to the Kansas City area one year ago. Max was a college student,
working toward his degree in Business Administration. He enjoyed
fishing, music, cars, and just being with his friends and family. Max
always loved helping others and knew that is what he wanted to do with
his life. He was able to help others up to the end by being an organ
donor. He was a compassionate, kind, and loving person who was deeply
loved and will be dearly missed every day. He is survived by his mother
Michelle Brand; maternal grandparents James and Maxine Brand; aunts
Marsha Watson and Paula Brand; beloved cousins, Laura Gregg and Carol
and George Dieter, Zeta and Lisa, and families. Max also leaves
numerous other family members and friends.
Visitation will begin at 1 p.m., followed by services at 2 p.m., Saturday, May 28 at the Park Lawn Northland Chapel, I-35 and M-291 Hwy., Liberty. Interment later in Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be given to the Shriner's Hospital Transportation Fund, c/o Ararat Shrine, 5100 Ararat Dr., Kansas City, MO, 64129. Arrangements: Park Lawn Northland Chapel, 816-781-8228 Click here to view Guestbook for Max McClain Brand MAXINE DEVOTA BRANDT
Maxine Devota Brandt, 78,
of Gladstone, MO, passed away Thursday,
September 8, 2005 at her home. Funeral services will be 11 a.m.
Tuesday, September 13, 2005 at Park Lawn Northland Chapel, M-291 Hwy at
I-35. Interment will be in Leavenworth National Cemetery. Visitation
will be 6-8 p.m. Monday, September 12, at the Park Lawn Chapel.
Maxine was born August 18, 1927, in Murdo, South Dakota to Loren and Blanche Williams. She was united in marriage March 11, 1944 to Laurence Earl Brandt, Sr. He preceded her in death October 28, 1988. Maxine was also preceded in death by her parents, and one son Richard Walter Brandt, in February of 2003. She leaves to cherish her memory, her son Laurence Earl Brandt Jr., grandchildren, Sherri Vanvalkenburg, Crystal Harris, Shanna Sailsbury and Shiloh Brandt; great-grandchildren, Shaylin and Skyler Vanvalkenburg, Blake and Brett Harris, Gage, Breez and Enalyse Sailsbury, and Felicia Williams. Arrangements: Park Lawn Northland Chapel, 816-781-8228 Click here to view Guestbook for Maxine Devota Brandt
NELLIE
LOUISE BRASHER
Nellie Louise Brasher, 76, Lee's Summit,
MO, passed away Wednesday,
July 13, 2005, at Kindred Hospital. Services will be 1 p.m.,, Monday,
July 18, at the Park Lawn Chapel, where visitation will be 5-7
p.m., Sunday. Burial in Memorial Park Cemetery.
Nellie was born January 21, 1929, in Sheldon, MO, and had lived in the Kansas City area for most of her life. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Raytown. She is survived by her husband, Lawrence Brasher, of the home; three sons, Gary A. Trinidad, Sr., Raytown, MO, David L. Trinidad, Sr., Raytown, MO, and James M. Trinidad, Sr., Kansas City, MO; brother, Robert Holzworth, Porterville, CA; sister, Edna Clark, Lamar, MO; 18 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Arrangements: Park Lawn Funeral Home, 816-523-1234 Click here to view Guestbook for Nellie Louise Brasher TIMOTHY
GENE BROOKS
Timothy Gene Brooks, age 51, of Liberty, MO, died Friday, July 8, 2005, at Liberty Hospital. Memorial services will be at 11 a.m. Monday, July 11, at the Park Lawn Northland Chapel, Liberty, MO. Cremation. Arrangements: Park Lawn Northland Chapel, 816-781-8228 JUANITA
L. BROWN
Juanita L. Brown, 64,
passed away Thursday, May 12, 2005, at her
home. Services will be 1:00pm Monday, May 16 at the Park Lawn
Chapel, where friends may call 3 – 5 pm Sunday. Burial in
Memorial Park Cemetery. Contributions may be made to the family.
Juanita was born June 11, 1940, in Kansas City, MO, and had lived in this area for most of her life. She had worked for United Transportation Union. She is survived by her mother, Dorothy Walters, Kansas City, MO; two sons and their wives, Patrick and Edith Brown, Reading, PA, and Christopher and Tammy Brown, of the home; daughter, Rebecca Brown, Chicago, IL; sister and brother-in-law, Beverly and Wayne Triplett, Auburn, WA; five grandchildren, Erin, Genesis, Tia, Caitlin, and Aiden, and sister-in-law, Lorna Larson, Shawnee, KS; and many nieces and nephew, and aunts and uncles. Arrangements: Park Lawn Funeral Home, 816-523-1234 Click here to view Guestbook for Juanita L. Brown WILLIAM EDWARD BROWN
William Edward Brown, 92, passed away Monday, September 12, 2005, at St. Joseph Health Center. Friends may call 11:30 until service time at 12:30 p.m. Friday, September 16, at the Park Lawn Chapel; burial in Forest Hill Cemetery. Arrangements: Park Lawn Funeral Home, 816-523-1234 FRANCES
M. BRUEMMER
Frances
M. Bruemmer, 78, passed away Friday, April 1,
2005, at her daughter's home in Blue Springs. Graveside services will
be 1 p.m. Monday, April 4, 2005, in Memorial Park Cemetery.
Frances was born October 20, 1926, in Campbell, MO, and had lived in this area most of her life. She was a Comptroller for Trane Heating and Air Conditioning for 19 years, before retiring. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Leo Bruemmer; parents, Maggie Place Malin and William Malin; two brothers, William and Carl Ray; one sister, Sharon. Survivors include three daughters, Karen Smith and her husband, Mark of Blue Springs, Mary Bruemmer of Raymore, MO, and Becky Bruemmer of Kansas City, MO; four grandchildren, Scott Smith, Jessica Smith, Michael Becher and Robert Gattenby; a great-granddaughter, Kyleigh Becher; one sister, Wathena; three brothers, Wendell, Robert and Jerry. Arrangements: Park Lawn Funeral Home, 816-523-1234 Click here for Guestbook of Frances M. Bruemmer KELLY LYNN BUCZINSKI
Kelly Lynn Buczinski, 17, Raytown, MO, passed away Monday, September 5, 2005, at Children's Mercy Hospital. Services will be 1 p.m. Friday, September 9, at the Park Lawn Chapel. Burial in Green Lawn Cemetery. Friends may call 6-8 p.m. Thursday at the Chapel. The family suggests contributions to The Carousel Program of Kansas City Hospice. Kelly is survived by her father, Brian Buczinski, Concordia, MO; mother, Denise Buczinski, of the home; brother, Michael Buczinski, of the home; paternal grandparents, Sharon and Charles Buczinski, Raytown, MO, and maternal grandfather, James Bush, Independence, MO Arrangements: Park Lawn Funeral Home, 816-523-1234 Click here to view Guestbook for Kelly Lynn Buczinski JOHN
C. CADWELL
John C. Cadwell, 53,
Kansas
City, MO, passed away Saturday, May 7, 2005. Services will be 2 p.m.
Friday, May 13, at Calvary Lutheran Church; burial in Memorial Park
Cemetery. Friends may visit 3-5 p.m. and 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday at the
Church.
John was born December 17, 1951, in Mexico, MO, and had lived in this area for most of his life. He was a member of Calvary Lutheran Church, the Boy Scouts and its Tribe of Mic-O-Say, in which he was an Honorary Warrior. He is survived by his wife, Sandra Cadwell, and children, Michelle and Michael Cadwell, all of the home; father, John M. Cadwell, Mexico, MO, and brother, Warren Cadwell, Oklahoma City, OK. Arrangements: Park Lawn Funeral Home, 816-523-1234 Click here to view Guestbook for John C. Cadwell LELA B. CALDWELL
Lela B. Caldwell, 94,
passed away September 6, 2005. Graveside services
will be 1 p.m. Saturday, September 10, 2005 in Memorial Park Cemetery.
Lela was an avid bowler, and loved board games, bingo, scrabble, playing cards and being surrounded by her family. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bill; son Billy; daughter Janice: and son-in-law Howard. Survivors include daughter Gini Wahlen; grandchildren, Lori Roddin and husband Mike, Lisa Stancic and husband Joe, Tamara Davis and husband Brad; great-grandchildren Scott, Kevin, Lacy, Zach, Madi, and Abby, great-greatgrandchildren Erica and Gabe. Nanny your zest for life and love of laughter will be greatly missed by all of us. We love you. Arrangements: Park Lawn Funeral Home, 816-523-1234 Click here to view Guestbook for Lela B. Caldwell MAISIE
CANNON
Maisie
Cannon, 68, passed away Thursday, May 5, 2005,
at St. Joseph Health Center. Services will be 1:00pm Wednesday,
May 11, at the Park Lawn Chapel, where friends may call 12:00noon until
service time. Burial in Green Lawn Cemetery. In lieu of
flowers, the family suggests contributions to the Disabled American
Veterans.
Maisie was born August 15, 1936, in England, and had lived in the Kansas City area for 32 years. She was preceded in death by her parents, Matthew and Cecily (Brown) Venables, and two brothers, Charles, and William, and sister-in-law, Marigold. Survivors include her husband, Augusta Cannon of the home; two sons and their wives, Gus and Vicki Cannon, and Charles and Therese Cannon, all of Shawnee, KS; two daughters, Cynthia and Cecily Cannon, both of Lee’s Summit, MO; brother and his wife, Arnold and Hilda Venables, sister and her husband, Pat and Terry Dennis, and beloved sister-in-law, Marion Venables, all of England; five grandchildren, Kia, Jordan, Graham, Talli, and Isabella Cannon, and many nieces and nephews in England. Arrangements: Park Lawn Funeral Home, 816-523-1234 Click here to view Guestbook for Maisie Cannon JOHN
ROBERT CAROTHERS
John Robert Carothers, 68, died Tuesday, August 30, 2005. Memorial services will be 7 p.m. Friday, September 2, at Belton Church of the Nazarene. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Heart Association. John is survived by his wife, Lisa, five children, Gale, Jim, Sheri, Lori, and Amanda, brother, James Carothers, and sister Nancy Mollet, 11 grandchildren, five greatgrandchildren, and nieces and nephews. Arrangements: Park Lawn Funeral Home, 816-523-1234 Click here to view Guestbook for John Robert Carothers JOHN F. CASEY John F. Casey, age 80, of Laurie, passed
away Friday evening, April 29,
2005, at Lake Regional Hospital in Osage Beach. He was born April 18,
1925, in Rapid City, SD, the son of John and Mae Greenough Casey. He
was united in marriage on July 30, 1998, in Laurie, with Ruth
Darrington Dawson, who survives of the home. John was a partner in
Harding Gass Company in Kansas City, MO, for several years. After his
retirement, he moved to Laurie and worked at Millstone as a handyman.
He was a charter member of the Osage Community Elks Lodge #2705, in
Laurie. In addition to his wife, he is survived by one son, Bryan M.
Casey, of Kansas City, MO; one daughter, Jackline Gaston, of Pleasant
Hill, MO; two stepdaughters, Jacqulin Dawson and husband Scott
McCullock, of Santa Fe, NM, and Carol Pieschl and husband Stephen, of
Stillwell, KS; one sister, Bernice Rathburn of Kansas City, MO; six
grandchildren and three greatgrandchildren.
Memorial services will be at 2 p.m., Saturday, May 7, on the upstairs level of the Osage Community Elks Lodge #2705 building, which is open to the public, with Dr. James Sutherlin officiating. Inurnment will be at a later date at Green Lawn Cemetery, in Kansas City, MO. The family requests no flowers, and suggests memorial contributions to the Osage Community Elks #2705 memorial fund. Arrangements: Park Lawn Funeral Home, 816-523-1234 Click here to view Guestbook for John F. Casey THEODORE MONTGOMERY CASON Theodore
Montgomery Cason
passed
away
Theodore is an Army Veteran of the Korean and Vietnam Wars. He received the Purple Heart, and served in the 82nd and 101st Airbornes. He was a member of the D.A.V. He also did missionary work at Arrangements: Park Lawn Funeral Home, 816-523-1234 Click here to view Guestbook for Theodore Montgomery Cason CLYDE DUANE CASSIDY, JR.
Clyde Duane Cassidy, Jr., 81, of Kansas City, North, passed away July 15, 2005, at his home. Visitation will begin at 9 a.m., followed by funeral services at 10 a.m., Tuesday, July 19, 2005, at the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, 4947 N. Chouteau. Burial in Rosehill Cemetery, Brookfield, MO. Memorial contributions may be given to the church. Clyde was born June 2, 1924, in Brookfield, MO, the son of Clyde and Gladys (Booth) Cassidy. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, John R. Cassidy. Clyde served in the U.S. Army during World War II and the Korean Conflict. He was a retired Lithographer for Henry Wurst, Incorporated in North Kansas City. He was a member of the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd and the Fraternal Order of Elks. Survivors include his wife of 54 years, Bertha Ramona Cassidy; a son, Brian Cassidy; two daughters, Susan Lawrence and Shannon Cassidy; three grandchildren, Amber, John and Crystal Lawrence. Arrangements: Park Lawn Northland Chapel, (816) 781-8228 Click here to view Guestbook for Clyde Duane Cassidy, Jr. WILLIAM L. CHATMAN
William Chatman, 63,
Kansas
City, MO, passed away Friday, March 18, 2005, at Truman Medical Center
West. Private services will be held at the request of the immediate
family.
Arrangements: Park Lawn Funeral Home, 816-523-1234 JOSEPHINE CLARK
Josephine Clark, 84, of
Florence, CO. formerly of Kansas City, passed away Wednesday, May 25,
2005. Services will be 10 a.m. Tuesday, May 31, 2005, at St. Matthew
Presbyterian Church, burial in Leavenworth National Cemetery. Friends
may call Monday from 6-8 p.m., at the Park Lawn Chapel. In lieu of
flowers the family suggests contributions to Little Blue River Chapter
of DAR.
Josephine was born August 5, 1920 in Ashland, KS, and had lived in the KC area most of her life. She served in the U.S. Army during WWII and was a member of DAR, DAV, American Legion, Women in Military Service, and St. Matthew Presbyterian Church. She was preceded in death by her husband Alden Clark in 1998, a sister Pauline Aldridge in 2005. Survivors include a son Lowell Clark (Connie), Pueblo, CO; a daughter Karen Basler (Skip), Olathe, KS; and five grandsons, Justin, Jared, Eli Clark, Matthew (Shelby) and Paul Basler. Arrangements: Park Lawn Funeral Home, 816-523-1234 Click here to view Guestbook for Josephine Clark DAVID
JOSEPH "DOC" CLASSEN
David Joseph "Doc" Classen, 57, of Kearney, MO, passed away August ;1, 2005, at Liberty Hospital. Visitation with Rosary will be held from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, August 4, 2005, at Park Lawn Northland Chapel, I-35 at M-291 Hwy., Liberty. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 a.m. Friday, August 5, at Saint James Catholic Church, 309 South Stewart, Liberty. Burial in Glenridge Cemetery. Memorial contributions are suggested to the American Heart Association. Dr. Classen was born September 12, 1948, in Omaha, NE. He loved his work as a Veterinarian and operated Liberty Animal Hospital in Liberty. He was a member of St. James Catholic Church and the A.V.M.A. Preceding him in death were his mother, Catherine Grosse-Rhode Classen and an infant brother, Daniel Classen. Survivors include his wife of 35 years, Michelle; two daughters, Brooke Vaughn and her husband, Brice, and Brienne Classen; three adoring grandchildren, Jillian and Jace Vaughn and Colby ClassenJones; his father, Donald Classen; two sisters, Cheryl Lucas and Candace Granlund; and other relatives and many friends. Doc will be fondly remembered for his passion for his work, his love of fishing and especially his love for his family who were the center of his life. He will be missed. Arrangements: Park Lawn Northland Chapel, 816-781-8228 Click here to view Guestbook for David Joseph "Doc" Classen HAZEL A. CLAY
Hazel A. Clay, 78, Raytown, MO, passed away Sunday, July 31, 2005, at Research Medical Center. Graveside services will be 10 a.m., Friday, August 5, at Memorial Park Cemetery. Arrangements: Park Lawn Funeral Home, 816-523-1234 MARY M. (SMITH) CLOSE-BUCHER
Mary M. (Smith)
Close-Bucher, passed away Friday, April 8,
2005.
Graveside services will be 2 p.m. Monday, April 11, 2005, in Memorial
Park Cemetery, Kansas City, MO.
Mary was born September 11, 1911, in Winston-Salem, NC, and had lived in this area most of her life. She had worked for Purrington Bennett and retired from the VFW Headquarters. She is survived by many nieces and nephews. Arrangements: Park Lawn Funeral Home, 816-523-1234 Click here for Guestbook for Mary M. (Smith) Close-Bucher ROBERT
V. COBB
Robert V. Cobb, 80, Raytown, MO, passed away Friday, August 12, 2005 at his home. Graveside services will be 1 p.m. Monday, August 15, at Green Lawn Cemetery. The family will receive friends 3-5 p.m., Sunday at the Park Lawn Chapel. Memorial contributions may be made to Kansas City Hospice. Robert was born March 4, 1925 in California, MO. He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters, and two brothers. Survivors include his wife, Dorothy; two children, Dennis L. Cobb and wife Mary Ann, Lee's Summit, MO, and Ann Heil and husband Nelson, Norborne, MO; five grandchildren, three great-grandchildren; and one sister, Erma McMannis, Lawrence, KS. Arrangements: Park Lawn Funeral Home, 816-523-1234 Click here to view Guestbook for Robert V. Cobb ROBERT SPENCER COCKRELL
Robert Spencer Cockrell, passed away in his home Thursday, September 29, 2005. Born April 30, 1917, he was 88 years old. Because of his faith and trust in Jesus Christ as Savior, Bob is now absent from this body but present with his Lord and reunited with his loving wife of 65 years, Jean. Bob was a lifelong resident of Kansas City, MO. He married Jean on June 19, 1937 and together they lovingly raised a family of seven children. Bob was self-employed most of his life as a window trimmer and interior store decorator. He was an active member of Southview Baptist Church and served the Lord there for over half a century as the Lord graced him with strength and health. Bob taught Sunday School, served as a deacon, a Sunday School Director, sang in the choir, and was an encouragement to all he could minister to. He loved his pastor, Bro. Sean Brooks, and will be great missed by his family and church family. Preceded in death by his wife Jean, he is survived by two sons, Dr. Ron Cockrell, St., Louis, MO, Danny Cockrell (Pam), Belton, MO; five daughters, Patty Bibler (Fred), Independence, MO; Debbie Dyer (Don), Raytown, MO, DeeDee Klotz (Gene), Lee's Summit, MO, Mary Ann Hayes (Mike), Gardner, KS, and Linda Citarello (Joe), Kansas City, MO; one brother, Keith Cockrell; and two sisters, Betty Provence and Velma Hall; seventeen grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren. Services will be 11 a.m., Tuesday, October 4, 2005 at Southview Baptist Church. Internment in Mt. Moriah Cemetery. The family will receive friends Monday, from 6-8 p.m. at the Park Lawn Chapel. Arrangements: Park Lawn Funeral Home, 816-523-1234 Click here to view Guestbook for Robert Spencer Cockrell BARBARA C. (HARRIS) COLLINS Barbara Collins, 65, went to
be with the Lord April 16, 2005. Visitation 6-8 p.m. Wed., April 20 at Park Lawn Northland Chapel. Services 10 a.m.
Thurs. at Pleasant Valley Baptist Church. Burial Glenridge Cemetery.
Contributions, American Cancer Society.
Arrangements: Park Lawn Northland Chapel, 816-781-8228 GARY PATRICK COOPER
Gary Patrick Cooper, 62,
Kansas City North (formerly of Excelsior Springs, MO), passed away May
22, 2005, at Liberty Hospital, following a one year courageous battle
with cancer. Funeral services 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 25 at Park Lawn
Northland Chapel, I-35 at M291 Hwy., Liberty. Cremation will follow the
service. Memorial contributions may be given to the Andrew Drumm Farm.
Gary was born May 10, 1943, in Palo Alto, CA, the son of Homer and Imogene (Pettegrew) Cooper. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother Ronnie. He worked in sales for Guy's Foods for 25 years, and afterward was self-employed prior to his retirement three years ago. Survivors include his wife Sandra; two brothers, Jack and Jim Cooper; son Michael Cooper; daughters Nicki Marr and Teri Balicki; three grandchildren, Ashley and Logan Cooper and Jacek Cooper Balicki; and a fourth grandchild due in November. Arrangements: Park Lawn Northland Chapel, 816-781-8228 Click here to view Guestbook for Gary Patrick Cooper JOSEPH E. COOPER
Joseph E. Cooper, 84, of
Raytown, MO, passed away Friday, September 30,
2005. Graveside services with Military Honors will be 12 noon Tuesday,
October 4, 2005, in Green Lawn Cemetery. Friends may call Tuesday from
11-12 at the Park Lawn Chapel. In lieu of flowers the family suggests
contributions to Noah's Wish.
Mr. Cooper was born August 23, 1921, in Windsor, MO and had lived in this area most of his life. He was an Inspector for TWA for 38 years before retiring. He served in the Army Air Force during WWII as a Flight Engineer. Survivors include his wife Carol Cooper of the home; two daughters, Sandy Cooper (Ruth Schmidt) and Linda Cooper (Ralph Kincaid) all of Raytown, MO; a brother Homer Cooper of Windsor, MO and two grand dogs, Josie and Annie. Arrangements: Park Lawn Funeral Home 816-523-1234 Click here to view Guestbook for Joseph E. Cooper ROBERT L. CORN
Robert L. Corn, 81, passed away Sunday, July 3, 2005. Visitation will begin at 12 noon, followed by services at 1 p.m. Friday, July 8, at the Park Lawn Chapel; burial in Green Lawn Cemetery. Robert was born January 23, 1924, in Independence, MO. He was a Navy veteran of WWII and the Korean Conflict. He worked for the US Postal Service and was a member of Sterling Acres Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Rebecca Jo Sester. Survivors include his wife, Norma J. Corn, of the home; two daughters and their husband, Barbara and Jim Sester, Wamego, KS, and Paula and Michael Thorne, Raytown, MO; three grandchildren and their spouses, Robert and Tara Smith, St. George, KS, Angela and John Benedetti, Lee's Summit, MO, and Kelly Thorne, Kansas City, MO: three greatgrandchildren, Jakob, Justin and Amber Benedetti; and a sister, LaVange Mabry, Macon, MO. Arrangements: Park Lawn Funeral Home, 816-523-1234 Click here to view Guestbook for Robert L. Corn ERMA P. COWGER
Erma P. Cowger passed away August 24, 2005 at the Christian Health Care Center, Nevada, MO where she had been a resident for the past four years, having lived in Gladstone, MO prior to moving to Nevada. She was born November 10, 1916, in Butler, MO to parents Willie Silvers and Caroline (Vogt) Silvers. She and her sister Edna were orphaned at nine years of age after both her parents died and were reared by their Grandparents Silvers. She was married to Earl Cowger for 50 years, and he passed away in Gladstone, MO in 1994. During her lifetime she was one of the original "Harvey" Girls, wearing their black long dresses, with white aprons and white head bands working at Union Station from 6 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. six days a week. After Fred Harvey Restaurant closed, Erma continued working for various restaurants in Gladstone. She leaves to mourn her passing nieces, nephews and cousins. Services will be held at Park Lawn Funeral Home, 8251 Hillcrest Road, Kansas City, MO at 2 p.m. Friday, August 26, 2005, 816-523-1234. Click here to view Guestbook for Erma P. Cowger PHILLIP
LYNN CRABTREE
Phillip Lynn
Crabtree, 52, of Kansas City, MO, passed
away March 25, 2005. Graveside services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, March
29, 2005, in Memorial Park Cemetery, Kansas City, Missouri.
Phillip was born March 20, 1953, in Ft. Carson, CO. He was a Vietnam Veteran of the U.S. Air Force. Phillip is survived by his life long love, Deborah Crabtree of Overland Park, KS; three sons, Randall Crabtree of Prairie Village, KS, Daniel Crabtree and Andrew Crabtree both of Overland Park, KS; sister, Nancy Crabtree, Topeka, KS; his father and step-mother, Phillip Reed and Pat Crabtree of Kansas City, MO; and his mother, Bernice Brown of Clinton, MO. Arrangements: Park Lawn Funeral Home, 816-523-1234 Click here to view Guestbook for Phillip Lynn Crabtree JOYCE-ANN CRAFT
Joyce-Ann Craft, 68,
Buckner, MO, passed away June 1, 2005, at the
Medical Center of Independence.
Joyce-Ann was born June 19, 1936, in Hammond, IN. She was a Registered Nurse and Administrator for the Saulte Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians in Salute Ste. Marie, MI. Later she was a Registered Nurse for the Jackson County Health Department. Survivors include her husband, Melvin Craft; son, Kieth Rippel; step-sons, Chris, Curtis and Dennis Craft and Raymond Rippel; daughter, Linda Rippel; step-daughter, Pattye Harris; and sister, Jean Hudnut. A memorial service will be held at 6:30 p.m., Monday, June 6, at the Buckner United Methodist Church, Buckner, MO. Memorial contributions may be given to the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation, 1332 N. Halsted, Suite 201, Chicago, IL, 60622, Re; Joyce-Ann Craft Memorial. Arrangements: Park Lawn Northland Chapel, 816-781-8228 Click here to view Guestbook for Joyce-Ann Craft OPAL MAY CRAMER
Opal May Cramer, 89, of
Kansas City, passed away Thursday, Aug. 18,
2005 at her home. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m. Wednesday,
Aug. 24 at St. Matthew the Apostle Catholic Church, entombment will be
in Mount Olivet Mausoleum. Friends may call Tuesday from 6-8 p.m. at
the Park Lawn Chapel. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be
made to Crossroads Hospice or Little Sisters of the Poor.
Opal was born November 22, 1915 in Independence, MO, and lived in this area most of her life. She was a member of St. Matthew the Apostle Catholic Church. She was preceded in death by her husband Walter Cramer, Sr., a daughter Nancy Cramer and a son Walter Cramer, Jr. Survivors include her sister Ethel Licata of Kansas City, MO; two nieces, Susan Licata of Kansas City and Linda Loving of Oskaloosa, KS and a nephew Larry Licata of Olathe, KS. Arrangements: Park Lawn Funeral Home, 816-523-1234 Click here to view Guestbook for Opal May Cramer JAMES
FRANK CROUCH
James Frank Crouch, 49, died May 25, 2005, in Casper, WY. Services 10:30am Thurs. June 2, at Turney United Methodist Church, inurnment Lathrop Cemetery. Conts. to First Methodist Church Youth Program, 332 E 2nd, or Boy Scout Troop 167, 3939 Caspter Mtn Road, both in Casper WY 82601. Arrangements: Park Lawn Lathrop Chapel, 816-740-4658 DAPHENE MARIE CRUMPLER
Daphene
Marie Crumpler, 42, Kansas City, MO, died Sat., April 30, 2005. Service
are 7 p.m., Sat., May 7, at Park
Lawn Funeral Home, 8251
Hillcrest Rd., KCMO. Visitation 6-7 p.m., at Park Lawn Chapel. Memorials to Multiple Sclerosis
Soc., or M.O.C.S.A.
Arrangements: Park Lawn Funeral Home, 816-523-1234 BEULAH
CUPITO
Beulah Cupito, 88, of Blue
Springs, MO, passed away Friday,
Feb. 25, 2005. Services will be 1 p.m., Tuesday, March 1, 2005, at the
Park Lawn Chapel, burial in Green Lawn Cemetery. The family will
receive friends Tuesday, from 12 noon until service time at the chapel.
The family suggests contributions to the American Diabetes Association.
Mrs. Cupito was born March 10, 1916, in Olathe, KS, and was a lifelong area resident. She was a member of the Bethany Baptist Church and the Unpredictable's African Violet Society of Blue Springs. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph, in 1990, and is survived by three sons, Robert Cupito, of Carrollton, TX, Donald Cupito, of Blue Springs, MO, and William Cupito, of Shawnee, KS; a brother, Elmer Deckman, of Kansas City, MO; a sister Kathryn Kidd, of Independence, MO; five grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Arrangements: Park Lawn Funeral Home, 816-523-1234 Click here to view Guestbook for Beulah Cupito
CLARICE
(HERMALEE) CURLISS
Clarice (HermaLee) Curliss, 76, passed away July 11, 2005. Visitation 6-8 p.m. and Rosary at 7 p.m., Thursday, July 14, at the Park Lawn Chapel. Mass of Christian Burial 10 a.m., Friday, July 15, at St. Matthew Apostle Church. Interment Floral Hills Cemetery. Memorials to the church building fund. Clarice was born Sept. 25, 1928 in Hartshorne, OK, the daughter of Herman and Camille (Amelia) Bell. She was raised alongside a dear cousin by Myrtle and David Randolph. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 50 years, Edward Leo; and her parents. Survivors are her dear cousin, Yvette Bertoldo; daughter, Karen Lozano and husband Paul; son, David Curliss and wife Roseanne; five grandchildren; and one great granddaughter. Arrangements: Park Lawn Funeral Home, 816-523-1234 Click here to view Guestbook for Clarice (Hermalee) Curliss MARY LOTTIE DAEHNKE
Mary Lottie Daehnke, Raytown, MO, died
Sunday, May 1, 2005, at Research
Medical Center. Funeral services will be 12 p.m., Saturday, May 7,
2005, at Park Lawn Funeral Home, 8251 Hillcrest Rd., Kansas City, MO.
Visitation 6:30-8:30 p.m., Friday, May 6, at the Park Lawn Chapel.
Graveside service 3 p.m., Saturday, May 7, at Englewood Cemetery,
Clinton, MO.
Mary was born in rural Tightwad, MO, to Ted and Mae Houk. She was a recognized expert beautician and operated her own shop for many years. She was also a member of the Blue Ridge Baptist Temple for over 43 years. Mary was married to Ted Daehnke April 27, 1947; he preceded her in death in 1988. She was also preceded in death by her parents, four sisters and five brothers. Survivors include eight nieces, seven nephews, and many other relatives and friends. Arrangements: Park Lawn Funeral Home, 816-523-1234 Click here to view Guestbook for Mary Lottie Daehnke JOANN DANIELS
JoAnn Daniels, born December 14, 1928, passed away August 1, 2005, at 2:05 a.m. at Overland Park Regional Hospital, of complications of the kidneys and other organs. She was a member of Southside Christian Center. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Daniels. Survivors include her children, Sandra Kuone, Topeka, KS, Elaine Roberts, Overland Park, KS, Robert Daniels, Jr., Kansas City, MO, and Vicki Ozburn, Lee's Summit, MO; eight grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. Visitation will be 12 noon with services at 1 p.m. Thursday, August 4, at the Park Lawn Chapel; burial in Woodlawn Cemetery, Indep., MO. Arrangements: Park Lawn Funeral Home, 816-523-1234 Click here to view Guestbook for JoAnn Daniels BEVERLY ANN DAVIDSON
Beverly Ann Davidson, 71, passed away Tuesday, September 20, 2005, at Research Medical Center. Services will be 7 p.m. Friday, September 23, at Park Lawn Chapel, 8251 Hillcrest Road, Kansas City, MO. Friends may call 6-8 p.m. Thursday, September 22, at the Chapel. The family suggests contributions to the Kansas City Cancer Center South 1000 E. 101st Terrace, KCMO 64131. Beverly was born May 13, 1934, in Kansas City. She had lived in the Marlborough area since the age of 13, and had lived in her current home for 58 years. She had been a school bus driver for 32 years for R.W. Harmon & Sons, Mayflower, Laidlaw, and Durham School Bus Companies. She had owned the Anthis Beauty Shop for ten years. She was preceded in death by her parents; two sisters, and a brother. She is survived by her husband, John F. Davidson; daughter, Carol Martin and husband Henry; five grandsons, Chuck Clauser, Chad Clauser, Curtis Clauser, Lucas Clauser, and Henry Latham Martin, former son-in-law, Chuck Clauser and wife Rene, and also by her beloved dog, Cocoa. Beverly was a vibrant and outgoing lady who will be greatly missed and never forgotten by those who met her. Arrangements: Park Lawn Funeral Home, 816-523-1234 Click here to view Guestbook for Beverly Ann Davidson ALBERT
LAWRENCE DAVIS
Albert Lawrence Davis, 77, of Raytown, MO, passed away Sunday, July 31, 2005, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Funeral services will be held at 6 p.m, Tuesday, August 9, 2005 at Park Lawn Funeral Home, Hillcrest Rd., K.C., MO. Visitation 4:30-6 p.m. Tuesday, at Park Lawn Chapel. Graveside services 11 a.m. Wednesday, August 10, at Floral Hills Memorial Gardens, Blue Ridge Blvd. at Gregory Blvd., K.C., MO. Albert's family suggests contributions to Odyssey Hospice. Albert was born March 2, 1928, in Palmer, NE, to Benjamin Franklin and Anna Davis. He was a veteran of the United States Navy and Air Force. Albert also owned and operated The Roof Doctor, in Raytown, MO, for many years, and was a member of the Pioneer Gun Club and enjoyed hunting, pool, football, wrestling and western movies. Albert was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Jim Harry and Frank Davis; four sisters, Elizabeth Dunder, Margarite Fischer, Dorothy Rankin and Joan Forbes. Albert leaves to cherish his memory, the love of his life and wife of 53 years, Dorothy Davis, of the home. Additional survivors include his son, Tim Davis and wife, Alexis, of Lee's Summit, MO, Gary Carter and dear friend, Dwight Coale of St. Louis Park, MN;, Brenda Lynn and husband, Wes, of Blue Springs, MO, Greg Pepper and wife, Pat, of Blue Springs, MO; 12 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren; sister, Marcella Shanabarger of Cudahy, CA; brothers, William Davis and wife, June of Palmer, NE, and George Davis of Wood River, NE. Arrangements: Park Lawn Funeral Home, 816-523-1234 Click here to view Guestbook for Albert Lawrence Davis DR. DWIGHT C. DAVIS
Dr. Dwight C. Davis, D.C.,
94, of Liberty, MO, formerly of Dayton, NV and LaPuente, CA, passed
away May 8, 2005. Visitation will begin at 10 a.m. and services at 11
a.m. Wednesday, May 11, 2005, at the Park Lawn Northland Chapel, I-35
at M-291 Hwy, Liberty. Graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Monday, May
16 in Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Covina, CA.
Dr. Davis was born March 4, 1911 in Fon du lac, Wisconsin. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He was a Professional Gymnast and Showman for many years and later was a Chiropractor in Private Practice prior to retirement. Dwight was preceded in death by his wife, Nola Mae. Survivors include his wife, Marie; two sons, Dwight Davis, Jr. and Russell Davis; three daughters, Carol Morgan, Vicki Davis and Sherri Roecker; his sister, Harriet; and five grandchildren. Arrangements: Park Lawn Northland Chapel, 816-781-8228 Click here to view Guestbook for Dr. Dwight C. Davis DAISY FERN DAY
Daisy Fern Day, 84, Raytown, MO passed away Saturday, August 6, 2005 at Baptist Lutheran Hospital. Celebration of Life services will be held Wednesday, August 10, 2005, at Park Lawn Funeral Home, 8251 Hillcrest Road, Kansas City, MO, interment, in Leavenworth National Cemetery. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, August 9, at the Park Lawn Chapel. The family suggests contributions to Children's Mercy Hospital. Daisy was born August 5, 1921, in Cliquit, MO to George and Bessie Cooper. She had worked as a paralegal for the United States Air Force, and was active in the Ararat Shrine Ladies Without Nobles, as well as a variety of other charitable organizations. Daisy was preceded in death by her husband Charles A. Day, in 1991, and her mother, Bess Smith, in 1995 and her sister Willa Meador, in 1973. She is survived by her nieces Penny Meador, of Anchorage, AK, Susie Meador-Flett and husband Bob, of Stanwood, WA, Barbara Hanson, Barbara Diehl, Christy Kitchen; great niece Julie and Peter Georvassilis; nephew, Gary Day; aunt, Goss Rieder and husband Larry, of Virginia Beach, VA.; grand nephews Daniel Meador, of Anchorage, AK and Jason Rohr, of Raytown, MO. Arrangements: Park Lawn Funeral Home, 816-523-1234 Click here to view Guestbook for Daisy Fern Day
RUBY FAY
DENMAN
Ruby Fay Denman, 90, a lifelong resident of Independence, MO, was born November 18, 1914, and died July 2, 2005. She was preceded in death by her husband, William H. Denman and grandson, Ronald J. Paskon, Jr. She leaves a son, William Denman and his wife Mary, Greenwood, MO; and two daughters, Kay Niebaum, Sunrise Beach, MO, and Mary Ellen Paskon and her husband Ronald, Peculiar, MO; six grandchildren; and 13 great grandchildren. A Memorial Service will be July 14, 2005, at 1 p.m. at Blue Ridge Christian Church, 3625 Blue Ridge Blvd., Independence, Mo. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions for World Hunger. Make checks payable to Missouri Baptist Convention, 400 E. High St., Jefferson City, MO 65101. Arrangments: Park Lawn Funeral Home, 816-523-1234 Click here to view Guestbook for Ruby Fay Denman CLIFFORD
E. DEWOLF
Clifford
E. DeWolf, 85,
Kansas City, MO, passed away at home on Friday, June 3, 2005.
He was born in Haxton, CO, the son of Edward Malcolm DeWolf and Maggie Anderson DeWolf. He was married to Hubertha "Jean" VandenBurg on April 17, 1942. Jean predeceased Clifford on November 4, 1987. Clifford served in the Navy during 1941 to 1945. He worked for the Borden's Company until he retired in 1982. Clifford was blessed again when he married Velma Black on May 6, 1989. Clifford is survived by his wife, Velma; his daughter Judie and her husband, Jerry Wells of Cocoa, FL; his daughter, Patty and her husband, Will Miller of Mission, KS; his daughter Nanci DeWolf of Kansas City; his son, Ted DeWolf and his wife Cathy, of Raytown; his daughter, Jeanette DeWolf, of Kansas City; his step-son, Richard Black and his wife, Carolyn of Lee's Summit, MO; and his step-son, Gary Black and his wife, Meredith of Trenton, MO. He was blessed with many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Clifford loved his family; he was a blessing to them and he will be missed by everyone. Visitation will be at the Park Lawn Funeral Home, 8251 Hillcrest Rd., at 68 p.m., on Tuesday, June 7, with Rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral mass will be at St. Regis Catholic Church, 8941 James A. Reed Rd., at 10 a.m., on Wednesday, June 8. Burial will be at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Raytown, MO. Arrangements: Park Lawn Funeral Home, 816-523-1234 Click here to view Guestbook for Clifford E. DeWolf BETTY
LOUISE DIETZ
Betty Louise Dietz, 82,
south Kansas City, passed away May 30, 2005, at her home. Visitation
will begin at 9:30 a.m., followed by services at 11 a.m., Monday, June
6 at the Park Lawn Chapel, Hillcrest Road at 83rd St. Interment in
Green Lawn Cemetery.
Betty was born November 8, 1922, in Kansas City, MO. She graduated from Central High School. During the WWII years, she worked at the Pentagon and later continued her government career with the Federal Aviation Administration for 20 years. Betty was a member of New Hope United Methodist Church and the Ivanhoe Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star. She was also very active with her husband Bill in Ararat Shrine's Ballroom Dancing Club, the Legion of Honor Ladies, the Kings and Queens Club, Ambassadors, and Grandview Shrine Club. Survivors include her husband William K. Dietz; four children, David R. Cox and wife Janice, Michael K. Harmon and wife Paula, Suzanne E. Konecny, and Betty Janeen deVries and husband Coulter; and six grandchildren. Betty will be fondly remembered for her love of life, dancing, big band music, and especially her love for her family. She will be deeply missed. Arrangements: Park Lawn Funeral Home, 816-523-1234 Click here to view Guestbook for Betty Louise Dietz EMELDIA DIXON
Emeldia Dixon, 66, Kansas City, MO, passed away Saturday, August 27, 2005 at her home. Visitation will be 9 a.m. with services immediately following at 11 a.m. Saturday, September 3 at the Park Lawn Chapel, burial in Memorial Park Cemetery. Arrangements: Park Lawn Funeral Home, 816-523-1234 RUTH LOUISE REECE DONOVAN
Ruth Louise Reece Donovan, 85, died July 20, 2005. Visitation will begin 12 noon followed by services at 1 p.m., Tuesday, July 26, at the Park Lawn Chapel; burial in Brooking Cemetery, Raytown, MO. Ruth was born February 15, 1920 in Kansas City, MO, to Bud and Anna May (Williams) Reece. She was a member of Raytown Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Sidney W. Donovan in 1985; three sisters, and one brother. Survivors include a sister, Lillian Davenport, and numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Arrangements: Park Lawn Funeral Home, 816-523-1234 Click here to view Guestobook for Ruth Louise Reece Donovan REV.
JOSEPH L. DOORES
Rev. Joseph L. Doores, 92,
went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 3,
2005. Services will be 11:00am Monday, May 9, at the Park Lawn
Chapel, burial in Memorial Park Cemetery. Friends may call 5 – 7
pm Sunday at the Chapel.
Rev. Doores was born December 26, 1912, in Bronaugh, MO, and lived most of his life in the Kansas City area until moving to the Lake in 1994. He was a member of Ozark Chapel United Methodist Church. He was employed at Westinghouse, and later pastored at the Evangelistic Center of Kansas City, KS for 35 years. His first wife, Ola, preceded him in death in 1982. He is survived by his wife, Mary Jo Doores of the home: three sons, Jim Doores, Camdenton, MO, Earl Doores, Climax Springs, MO, and Bill Doores, Lee’s Summit, MO; three daughters, Shirley Weddle, Warsaw, MO, Renee Courtney, Overland Park, KS, and Carrie Mitchell, Milwaukee, WI; two sisters, Maurine Adelsperger and Betty Nelson; 20 grandchildren, 29 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandson. Arrangements: Park Lawn Funeral Home, 816-523-1234 Click here to view Guestbook for Rev. Joseph L. Doores EDWARD
R. "TED" DOWNS
Memorial services for
Edward R. "Ted" Downs, 92, of Leawood, KS, will be held at 1:00 p.m. on
Wednesday, June 8, 2005 at the Park Lawn Mortuary South Chapel, 8251
Hillcrest Rd., KCMO. Visitation will precede the services from 12-1
p.m. Inurnment will be at a later date at the National Cemetery in
Santa Fe, NM. He died on Saturday, May 28, 2005 at the Villa St. Joseph
Nursing Home in Overland Park, KS.
Ted was born July 30, 1912 in Peoria, IL., the son of Samuel and Edna Welch Downs. Mr. Downs attended KC Northeast High School, Kansas City Community Junior College, and graduated from the University of Kansas, School of Engineering in 1935. While attending K.U., he was a member of the Beta Theta Pi Fraternity and cherished the many lifelong friends he made there. Upon graduation from KU, Mr. Downs worked as a civil engineer for Black and Veatch for 25 years transferring to Los Alamos, NM in 1949. In 1960, he left Black and Veatch and commenced work for the New Mexico State Highway Dept., Bridge Design Section in Santa Fe, NM. He retired in 1991 and returned to the KC area in 1992. He served as an officer in the US Navy (Seabees) from 1943 to 1946 attaining the rank of LCDR. His active duty was in the Asia-Pacific area. He retired from the Naval Reserves in 1984. He was especially devoted to the Boy Scouts of America and became an Eagle Scout in 1930. He belonged to the Tribe Mic-O-Say. He was a member of the American Society of Civil Engineers and the KU Alumni Association. He was also a member of the KU Chancellors Club and was an enthusiastic, lifelong Jayhawk fan. Mr. Downs was preceded in death by his wife of 49 years (1942-1991), Evelyn Ward. He and Evelyn resided in Santa Fe, NM until her death in 1991. In 1992, he married Katheryn Hancock and she preceded him in death in 1999. They resided in Leawood, KS. A daughter, Charlotte, preceded him in death in 1973. Survivors include his daughter, JoNell (Jody) Abbott and her husband, Bob, of Overland Park, KS; seven grandchildren; nineteen great grandchildren; and two great-great grandchildren. The family requests no flowers and suggests contribution to your favorite charity. Arrangements: Park Lawn Funeral Home, 816-523-1234 Click here to view Guestbook for Edward R. "Ted" Downs EDITH
IRENE DRESSLER
Edith Irene
Dressler, 56, Belton, MO, died Friday, Aug. 19, 2005, at her home.
Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 26, at the Park Lawn Funeral
Home. Private inurnment in Garden of the Crosses Mausoleum, Memorial
Park Cemetery, KCMO.
Arrangements: Park Lawn Funeral Home, 816-523-1234 EDWARD
ALVIN DUGGER
Edward Alvin Dugger, 85, of south Kansas City, passed away September 24, 2005. The family will receive friends beginning at 6 p.m., followed by Masonic Services at 7 p.m. Wednesday, September 28, at the Park Lawn South Chapel. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, September 29, at Ruskin Heights Lutheran Church. Interment will precede the service in Memorial Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to the church or to the Ararat Shrine Hospital Transportation Fund. Ed was born August 28, 1920 in Keytesville, Missouri, the son of John and Bessie (Cousins) Dugger. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II and was a member of the VFW Post 1829 and the Disabled American Veterans. Ed was a Pipefitter and a 50 year member of the Pipefitter's Local 533. He was a 50 year member of East Gate Masonic Lodge, a member of the Kansas City Scottish Rite Bodies, and Ararat Shrine Temple. At Ararat, Ed was a member of its Clown Unit as "Happy" the Clown. He was a member of Ruskin Heights Lutheran Church. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Herta E. Dugger, in 1994. Survivors include his wife, Lilah M. (Overlander) Dugger; numerous nieces and nephews, including John and Betty Wright, Ron and Betty Shives, Bill and Clarice Dugger; and five step-daughters and their families. Arrangements: Park Lawn Funeral Home, 816-523-1234 Click here to view Guestbook for Edward Alvin Dugger HENRY DUKE
Henry Duke of Blue Springs, MO, went home to be with his Lord Monday, July 25, 2005. His funeral service will be at Plaza Heights Baptist Church in Blue Springs, MO, Wednesday, July 27, at 7 p.m., with his Pastor, Dr. Robert Collins officiating and Pastor Mike Adams of Sebring, FL., assisting. Visitation will be at 5 p.m., prior to service. Pallbearers will be his grandsons. Park Lawn Funeral Home will be in charge of services. A visitation will be held at Bailey Funeral Home in El Dorado, AR, at 7 p.m., Thursday, July 28. His burial will be at Salem Cemetery, 10 a.m., Friday, July 29, in El Dorado, AR. Salem is on the Old Smackover Hwy. There will be a memorial service at the cemetery led by his former Pastor of Crestview Baptist Church, Farmerville LA, Rev. Waymond Warren. Pallbearers are his grandsons, Christopher Borchert, Jackson, MS, Brian Ward, Blue Springs, MO, Corey Ward, Memphis, TN, Nathan Taylor, Blue Springs, MO, Eli Taylor, Blue Springs, MO, and Brad Carrender, Indep., MO. Bailey Funeral Home of El Dorado will be in charge of services. Henry was born to Charlie and Pearl Duke, both deceased, in El Dorado, AR, on July 31, 1922. He was raised in El Dorado and was a graduate of Myrtle Grove High School in 1941. He was a WWII Veteran, having served in the Army Air Corps for 3 1/2 years in India and Bombay. Henry retired from the American Oil Co., of Sugar Creek, MO, in 1978 and moved to Farmerville, LA, where he lived for 17 years before moving back to Missouri in 1994. Henry was an active member and Deacon at Plaza Heights Baptist Church for many years and was active in the Bus Ministry, Visitation, Men's Ministry, Prayer Room Ministry and many other Ministries. He was ordained as a Deacon in 1972 at Noland Road Baptist Church in Independence, MO. Henry is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Dorothy Eason Duke; son Charles Duke (Mary), San Augustine, TX; daughters, Terry Ward (Rick), Memphis, TN, Cheryl Taylor (Jim), Blue Springs, MO, Lisa Swenson (Ben), Kingsville, MO; grandsons, Chris Borchert, Brian Ward, Corey Ward, Randy Ward, Nathan Taylor, Eli Taylor, Gabriel Swenson; granddaughters, Briana Duke Carrender (Brad), Independence, MO, Vanessa Duke, Independence, MO, Brittany Swenson, Kingsville, MO; four step-granddaughters, Deana Duncan (Dusty), Dayton, TX, Lesa Garza (Abram), Orangefield, TX, Trisha Gipson (Todd), Conroe, TX, Lola Moore (Lane), Vidor, TX; four great granddaughters, Destiny Kelley, Jordan Ward, Kayle and Kelsey Carrender; four step great-granddaughters and four step great-grandsons who live in Texas. He also has two very special people who have been a part of his family for many years, Sharon Duke Potter, El Paso, TX, and Debbie Duke Westbrook, Independence, MO; sisters Dorrine Kundert and Madge McElwee of El Dorado, AR, and Betty Tullis, Angleton, TX; brother, Thomas Duke (Jane), Ft. Smith, AR. He is also survived by many special nieces and nephews. He also leaves behind many, many special friends from Farmerville, LA, El Dorado, AR, and Blue Springs, MO. Henry loved his Lord Jesus Christ. He loved his wife, he loved his children, he loved his grandchildren and greatgrandchildren, he loved his church, he loved his Pastor, he was loved by all who knew him. Arrangements: Park Lawn Funeral Home, 816-523-1234 Click here to view Guestbook for Henry Duke NADINE DUNCAN
Nadine Duncan, 81, passed away Tuesday, August 9, 2005, at North Kansas City Hospital. Visitation will be at 9 a.m. Saturday, August 13, at the Park Lawn Chapel; with graveside services at 10 a.m. in Green Lawn Cemetery. Arrangements: Park Lawn Funeral Home, 816-523-1234 ESTHER VELOIS DUNNINGTON
Esther Velois Dunnington, 69, of Independence, MO, passed away in her home on Wednesday, September 21, 2005 at 3:55 p.m. Esther, born in Purvis, MO June 15, 1936, the daughter of Gerald and Lester Cooper, grew up in the Ozarks and was a resident of Independence for the last 30 years. She graduated from Central High School, married Byron Dunnington, Jr. (who preceded her in death) and began raising three children before receiving her B.S. and Masters in English/Education from CMSU. She had a lifelong career in teaching at Leeton, Ridgeway, and Warrensburg before settling at Grandview High where she taught English for 26 years and sponsored the National Honor Society and many other activities. Selected as a Missouri STARR teacher, she mentored other teachers before accepting the job of Coordinator of UMKC's High School College Credit Program. She mentored hundreds of composition teachers in over 50 high schools before retiring. She was an active member of NEA, an officer of Missouri State Teachers' Association, and a state president of Missouri Association of Teachers of English. She was a teacher of the Greater Kansas City Writing Project. She was frequently chosen to grade college entrance tests for a national testing corporation. She traveled cross-country with AFS students and was chosen as a Summer Institute Fellow studying Roosevelt in Hyde Park, Dante in Burlington, VT, and Shakespeare in Ashland, OR. She was a national presenter for the National Council of Teachers of English. She received many teaching awards, including the Greater Kansas City Excellence in Teaching Award and Teacher of the Year at Grandview High School. She was a published poet and a creative wordsmith. She was a member of many professional organizations, including the Alpha Rho Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma. She was a participant in many discussions in her book club and recently became a member of the Grandview Retired School Personnel organization and the Missouri Retired Teachers' Association. Esther loved without condition and without demands. She was a grand lady who taught respect by example. She is preceded in death by her mother and stepfather, Lester and Les Hobson. Survivors include one sister, Betty Mathis and husband Tom, Lee's Summit, MO; two brothers, Jerry Cooper and wife June, Edwards, MO; J.L. Cooper and wife Annette, Claycomo, MO; son, Sam Dunnington an aunt, Esther Thomas, Lebanon, MO; three children: Bekcy Foundree, Independence, MO, son Sam Dunnington and wife Lisa, Tracey, CA, son Jake Dunnington and wife Shelly, Blue Springs, MO; seven grandchildren: Kate Owens and husband James, Bobbi Foundree, Brittany, Lyndsey and Zachary Dunnington, Luke and Molly Dunnington; and one great-grandchild, Ellie Owens. She will be cherished by many nephews, Nieces, and cousins and countless loving friends and students who have treasured her. A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Monday, September 26, at 3 p.m., at Maywood Baptist Church, 10505 Easter Winner Road, Independence, MO (254-3344). The family suggests contributions to the Diana Bundy English Award, Grandview High School National Honor Society, 2300 High Grove Road, Grandview, MO 64030. Arrangements: Park Lawn Funeral Home, 816-523-1234 Click here to view Guestbook for Esther Velois Dunnington ANNA MAE DYER
Anna Mae Dyer, 93, passed away Wednesday, August 3, 2005, at Blue River Care Center. Visitation will be 10 a.m., Tuesday, August 9, with services following at 12 noon at Metropolitan Spiritual Church; burial in Green Lawn Cemetery. Arrangements: Park Lawn Funeral Home, 816-523-1234 SHAWN
MICHAEL EADS
Shawn Michael
Eads, 22, of south Kansas City, passed away August 23, 2005, following
injuries from a motorcycle accident. Visitation will be from 3-5 p.m.
Sunday, August 28, and services 3 p.m. Monday, August 29, at the Park
Lawn Chapel, Hillcrest Road at 83rd Street. Burial in Green Lawn
Cemetery.
Our loving son, Shawn, was born July 22, 1983, in Kansas City, MO. He was a Foreman for Cartwright Tree Service. Shawn leaves his parents, Mark and Roxie Eads; his brother, Jessie Eads; his grandfather, Norris Gene Baker; and his great-grandmother, Leiva Baker. Shawn also leaves his girlfriend, Amber Morrison; and many other family members and friends. Shawn will be dearly missed and his memory will be forever in our hearts. Arrangements: Park Lawn Funeral Home, 816-523-1234 Click here to view Guestbook for Shawn Michael Eads LEWIS G. EARP
Lewis G. Earp, 71,
Liberty, MO, passed away Thursday, May 26, 2005, at
Liberty Hospital. Funeral services are 1 p.m. Tuesday, May 31 at
Hillside Christian Church, 900 NE Vivion Rd., Kansas City, MO. Burial
Glenridge Cemetery, Liberty, MO. Visitation 6-8 p.m. Monday at Park
Lawn Northland Chapel, Liberty. In lieu of flowers, contributions may
be made to the American Heart Association.
Lewis was born January 30, 1934, in Russell, IA. He was an Air Force veteran of the Korean War, a member of the Liberty Sertoma Club and the Hillside Christian Church. Lewis was an Aero Space Specialist for the Federal Aviation Administration before retiring. He was preceded in death by his parents, his first wife Dora, and sister Juanita Crabtree. Survivors include his wife Lavona; daughters Cynthia and husband Lional Hammond, and Shari and husband David Quinn; stepdaughter Michelle and husband Thad Pearson; son Dennis and wife Rhonda Earp; sister Eunice Neimier; grandchildren David and Jennifer Hammond, Megan Quinn, Courtney Earp, April Brehm, Brandy and Joe Ginn, Nick Pearson, Cortney and Heather Hemphill; and great-granddaughter Kathryn Earp. Arrangements: Park Lawn Northland Chapel, 816-781-8228 Click here to view Guestbook for Lewis G. Earp RUSSELL "RUSTY" EDGAR Russell "Rusty" Edgar, 51,
passed away May 15, 2005. Funeral services will be 1 p.m., Saturday,
May 21, 2005, at Park Lawn Funeral Home, burial in Green Lawn Cemetery.
The family will receive friends Saturday from 12 noon until service
time.
Rusty had a passion for fishing and motorcycles, and a great love for his wife Karen. He is survived by his wife Karen; mother, Wilma Strickland; father, Robert Edgar; daughter, Stacy ; sister, Rhonda Stephens; two grandchildren, Grace and Steven. Arrangements: Park Lawn Funeral Home, 816-523-1234 Click here to view Guestbook for Russell "Rusty" Edgar ROBERT E. EFT
Robert E. Eft passed away peacefully with his wife and son at his side on July 2, 2005, at the Veterans Hospital in Kansas City. Services will be 10 a.m. Friday, July 8, at the Park Lawn Chapel, where friends may call 6-8 p.m. Thursday. Burial in Green Lawn Cemetery. Robert was a lifelong Missouri resident, born in St. Louis to Martin and Rose Eft, later moving to the Kansas City area. He served in the United States Army and was honorably discharged. In 1948, he joined the Kansas City Fire Department where he served with courage and distinction for 30 years, retiring in 1978, as a Captain. He was active as a Scout Leader for Troop 550 in Raytown achieving the rank of Honorary Warrior in the Tribe of Mic-O-Say. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Mary Johnson; his mother, Rose Long; his father, Martin Eft; his brother, Harvey Eft; his sister, Bernice Cathell; and his half-brother, Dennis Long. He is survived by his wife of 53 1/2 years, Dorothy Eft; his son, Carl Eft, daughter-in-law, Laura and granddaughter, Brandi; son-in-law, Randy Johnson and granddaughter, Melissa; one brother, Raymond Eft and sister-inlaw, Liz; three step-brothers, Leonard Long, George Long and Harold Long; and many other in-laws, nieces, nephews too numerous to mention as well as many good friends he never forgot. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations made to the Firefighters Widows Fund, PO Box 9866, K.C., MO 64134. Arrangements: Park Lawn Funeral Home, 816-523-1234 Click here to view Guestbook for Robert E. Eft LEONA EIDSON
Leona Eidson, age 83, passed away July 12, 2005. She was a resident of Raytown, MO, for over 50 years. Visitation will be July 13, at Park Lawn Funeral Home at 8251 Hillcrest Rd. in K.C., MO, from 6-8 p.m. The Funeral services will be 10 a.m. July 14, at Beacon Freewill Baptist Church in Raytown. Leona is survived by her daughter, Linda Goodman; seven grandchildren; four great-grandchildren, one brother; and four sisters. Arrangments: Park Lawn Funeral Home, 816-523-1234 Click here to view Guestbook for Leona Eidson JIM L. ELLIOTT Jim L. Elliott, 71, passed
away Monday, May 16, 2005, at Research
Medical Center. Services will be 10 a.m., Thursday, May 19, at Grace
Point Baptist Church. Visitation will be 7-9 p.m., Wednesday, and 9-10
a.m., Thursday, both at the church. Burial in Green Lawn Cemetery.
Jim was born Feb. 8, 1934, in Iconium, MO, and had lived in the Kansas City area for most of his life. He was a Marine Corps veteran of the Korean Conflict, and had worked for Gas Service Company for 42 years. He was a member of Grace Point Baptist Church, where he served as Deacon and Sunday School Teacher. He was preceded in death by a sister, Betty Elliott; brother, Bud Lego; and grandson, Joshua. Survivors include his wife, Judith Elliott, of the home; four sons and their wives, Bruce and Karen Elliott, Brian and Katie Elliott, Tim Elliott, and Tyler and Debbie Elliott, all of Raymore, MO; two brothers, Bob Nuckles, Independence, MO, and Bud Nuckles, Bakersfield, CA; two sisters, Mary Ellen Maderia, Grandby, MO, and Marie Crowder, Osceola, MO; nine grandchildren and one great-grandson. Arrangements: Park Lawn Funeral Home, 816-523-1234 MELVIN DORSEY ELLIOTT Melvin Dorsey Elliott, 80,
of
Turney, MO, passed away
peacefully on March 25, 2005 at the VA Medical Center in Leavenworth,
KS. Visitation will begin at 9:00 am followed by services at
10:30 am Saturday, April 2, 2005, at the Lathrop United Methodist
Church, Dr. Joseph Coleson and Pastor Asa Groves officiating.
Interment with Military Honors will follow in the Lathrop
Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial
contributions to the Lathrop United Methodist Church or to the Clinton
County Senior Center in Plattsburg.
Melvin was born September 1, 1924 in Lathrop, MO, the son of Reo Thomas and Edna Dorsey Elliott. He was preceded in death by his parents and son-in-law Gary Weers. He received his degree in Agriculture from the University of Missouri at Columbia. Melvin served as a U. S. Navy Radarman in the Asiatic- Pacific Theater during World War II and was a member of the Lathrop American Legion. He was a Dairy Farmer for many years. He taught Agriculture in "On The Farm" Training to fellow Veterans and also taught Agriculture in Vocational Training. Melvin was a member of the Lathrop United Methodist Church and was one of the first infants baptized in the current church building after it opened in 1925. From Lathrop High School Football to decades of season tickets at the Kansas City Chiefs, Melvin was an avid fan of all sports. Survivors include his wife of 54 years, Elaine Baxter Elliott, of the home; four children, Mark Baxter Elliott, Tampa, FL, Cindy Lee Weers, Lathrop, MO, Tom Elliott and his wife Robin, St. Charles, MO, and Eva Marie Russell, Lathrop, MO; his sister and brother-in-law, Martha and Ed Becker, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Reo Frank and Mae Elliott, Lathrop, MO, and John O. and Victoria Elliott, Kansas City, MO; four grandchildren, Steven and J. T. Russell, and Lauren and Kate Elliott; several nieces. Melvin will be missed by all his family, many friends and card playing buddies. Arrangements: Park Lawn Lathrop Chapel, 816-740-4658 Click here for Guestbook for Melvin Dorsey Elliott CHESTER
L. ELLIS, JR.
Chester L. Ellis, Jr., 65, of Kansas City went home August 17, 2005, leaving behind his devoted wife, Rose. Visitation will be held from 5-9 p.m., Friday, August 19, at the Ivanhoe Masonic Temple, 8640 Holmes Road, Kansas City. Native American Services will begin at 12 noon Saturday at Ivanhoe Temple, followed by burial in Memorial Park Cemetery. Chet was born in Abilene, KS on October 27, 1939 to Chester and Gerarda Ellis. His parents preceded him in death. He lived in Kansas City most of his life where he attended parochial school and graduated from De La Salle Military Academy. He attended college in Muskogee, OK at Bacone College for Indians, the University of Maryland, classes in Ankara, Turkey and Kansas City Business College. Mr. Ellis was a member of the Arikar Indian Tribe and Seneca Tribe of New York. Chet served in the U.S. Air Force and was honorably discharged in 1963 after serving four years and nine months. Chet worked in the Pressroom at the Kansas City Star for 15 years. He was Executive Director over 20 years for the Heart of America Indian Center. He was a member of the Board of Directors of the National Urban Indian Council and a Board Member of Region 7 American Indian Council. He served as one of the original committee members of the State of Missouri Unmarked Burials Commission where he coauthored Missouri Rev. Statute #194.400 creating a law in the State of Missouri to protect American Indian remains. He was an original member of the Kansas City Missouri Mayor's Ethnic Enrichment Commission and served several positions during his tenure, including Managing Officer of the Festival for over 15 years and Chairman. He was a member of various Economic Development Committees for the City of Kansas City, MO. Along with his wife, Rose, Chet leaves two daughters, Julie and Yvette Ellis Thomas; three step-children, Joann Wheeler, Shawn Cain and Dennis Cain; nine grandchildren and stepgrandchildren, Robert Ellis Thomas, Christina Thomas, David Ellis Trozzolo, Jonathan Trozzolo, Robert Wheeler, Karly Wheeler, Dennis Cain, Jr., Seth Cain and Samantha Cain. Chet was a Mason and a member of the York and Scottish Rites, as well as Ararat Shrine. At Ararat, he was a member of the Mini Model T Unit where he drove his Mini T until he lost his leg to diabetes. He remained Scribe of the Unit until his death. Chet served as Secretary and Recorder for Westport York Rite Bodies and as Treasurer and was a life member of the Wm. F. Kuhn Royal Arch Masons. He was a member of the Ivanhoe Chapter 244 of the Order of the Eastern Star and was an Honorary Warrior of the Tribe of Mic-OSay. Chet created the Sharing Native American Ways Seminar (SNAWS) in Kansas City for the Boy Scouts of America that was held over 20 years. Chet will be lovingly remembered for embracing his Native American Heritage and ardently defending their rights. He spent most all of his adult life in service to his country and fellow man. The loss will be felt by many. Arrangements: Park Lawn Funeral Home, 816-523-1234 Click here to view Guestbook for Chester L. Ellis, Jr. WOODROW DOYLE EMBRY
Woodrow Doyle Embry, 60,
Sunnyvale, CA, formerly of Kansas City, passed away June 12,
2005. Memorial services will be 11:30am Thursday, June 23, at the
Park Lawn Chapel, burial in Memorial Park Cemetery.
Doyle was born October 23, 1944, in Monticello, AR. He was a manager for various Airlines before retiring, and had served in the US Navy. He was preceded in death by his parents, Woodrow and Lucy Embry; and a sister, Connie Embry. Survivors include two sisters, Louise Ohap, Independence, MO, and Lora Colin, Champaign, IL, many nieces and nephews, and companion Tiem Chapman, Sunnyvale, CA. Arrangements: Park Lawn Funeral Home, 816-523-1234 RUBY L. ENGLE
Ruby L. Engle, 79, passed away Wednesday,
April 20, 2005, at Beautiful
Savior Nursing Home. Services will be 10 a.m., Saturday, April 23, at
Peace Lutheran Church, burial in Memorial Park Cemetery. Friends may
call 6-9 p.m., Friday, at the Park Lawn
Chapel. The family suggests contributions to Beautiful Savior Nursing
Home, Belton, MO.
Ruby was born Aug. 14, 1925, in Amoret, MO, and had lived in the Kansas City area for most of her life. She was a member of Peace Lutheran Church. She is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Charles and Sharon Engle, Corinth, TX; sister, Helen Mae Cornell, Independence, MO; two granddaughters, Amy Irene Jones and Jennifer Elizabeth Brunner; eight greatgrandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. Arrangements: Park Lawn Funeral Home, 816-523-1234 Click here to view Guestbook for Ruby L. Engle CLARA
PATRICIA ESSIG
Clara Patricia Essig, 74, passed away Aug. 22, 2005. Her husband, Robert Essig, preceded her in death. Survivors include two sons Thomas Hopkins and Phillip Dean Van Nuys, daughter Debra Boyer, sister Dee Hamilton, and brother Bill Van Nuys. Arrangements: Park Lawn Funeral Home, 816-523-1234 DONA BELLE ETHRIDGE
Dona Belle Ethridge, 100,
KCMO, passed away Monday, May 9, 2005, at her
home. Funeral services will be held 10 a.m., Friday, May 13, 2005, at
Park Lawn Funeral Home, 8251 Hillcrest Rd., KCMO. Interment in Memorial
Park Cemetery. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m., Thursday at the Park Lawn
Chapel where a Rosary will be said 7 p.m. The family suggests
contributions to Catholic Charities or Southern Care Hospice.
Dona was born Feb. 21, 1905, to James Robert and Rozella Outlaw, in Bruceville, TX. She enjoyed crocheting and yard work, and had worked as a bookeeper for Patterson Dental Supply. Dona was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Bethel A. Ethridge, her children Rose and Bethel Ethridge, Lovetra and Lillian Carter; four brothers and one sister. Dona is survived by two sons-in-law, Arvil Carter and Ellis Carter, daughter-in-law Mary Ethridge, 17 grandchildren, and numerous great grandchildren and great great-grandchildren, including Dona and Dane Lackey. Dona's family would like to acknowledge Geraldine Coleman for her loving devotion to Granny. Arrangements: Park Lawn Funeral Home, 816-523-1234 Click here to view Gustbook for Dona Belle Ethridge RALPH
P. FARNAN
Ralph P. Farnan, 86, Liberty, MO, died July 7, 2005. Visitation 7-9 p.m., Mon., July 11 and services 10 a.m., Tues., July 12, at St. Columba Catholic Church, Conception Junction, MO. Burial, St. Columba Cemetery. Memorials to Benedictine Convent. Arrangements: Park Lawn Northland Chapel, 816-781-8228 MARY EDNA FINEGAN Mary
Edna
Finegan, 86, passed away
Mary was born Arrangements: Park Lawn Funeral Home, 816-523-1234 Click here to view Guestbook for Mary Edna Finegan BETTY W. FIORELLA
Betty W. Fiorella, 77, Independence, MO, passed away Thursday June 30, 2005, at Truman Medical Center West. Service 9:30 a.m. Tuesday July 5, at the Park Lawn Chapel. Burial in Memorial Park Cemetery. Arrangements: Park Lawn Funeral Home, 816-523-1234 LEWIS L. FLETCHALL
Lewis L. Fletchall, 63,
passed away on Wednesday, June 15, 2005, at the home after a long and
courageous battle with cancer. Funeral services will be held Saturday,
June 18, 2005, at 11 a.m. at the Park Lawn Funeral Home, Northland
Chapel, in Liberty, MO, with burial in Glendridge Cemetery, Liberty,
MO. Visitation will be 9:30-11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home. In
lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions be made to the
American Cancer Society.
Lewis was born on October 12, 1941, in Worth County, MO, to Elva and Madeline Fletchall, who preceded him in death. After high school, he came to Kansas City where he was employed by TWA for 38 years. He married Christina Johnson on July 16, 1965, and together they have one son, Kevin. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and camping. He especially enjoyed the time spent with his family and friends. His grandson Brett was his pride and joy. God saw Lewis was getting tired and saw a cure was not to be, so he put his arms around him and said, "Come with Me." He is survived by his wife Christina, of the home; son Kevin (Lisa and grandson Brett), Liberty, MO; two sisters, Colleen DeField (Vernon), Kansas City, MO, and Wanda Batson (Jerry) Gallatin, MO; and two brothers, Earl Dean Fletchall (Jayne), Sedalia, MO, and David Fletchall (Karen), Grant City, MO; many cousins, nieces and nephews, and a lot of wonderful friends. Arrangments: Park Lawn Northland Chapel, 816-781-8228 Click here to view Guestbook for Lewis L. Fletchall JOHN
L. FLOWERS
John L. Flowers, 42, Kansas City, MO, passed away Sunday, September 11, 2005, at Truman Medical Center West. A memorial visitation will be held 10:30 a.m.-12 noon on Thursday, September 15, at the Park Lawn Chapel. John was preceded in death by his mother, Juanita Flowers, in 2001. He is survived by his father, Donald Flowers, two brothers, Rick and Bill Flowers, sister, Nancy Flowers, all of Kansas City, MO, and wife, Gina Flowers, Grain Valley, MO. Arrangements: Park Lawn Funeral Home, 816-523-1234 ORAL
LYNN FOGLE
Oral Lynn Fogle, 58, died Thursday, Aug. 18, 2005, in Newport, AR. Graveside services 11 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 24, at Memorial Park Cemetery, KCMO. He is survived by two sisters, Mary Neel, Walnut Ridge, AR, and Thelma Margo, Harrisonville, MO. Arrangements: Park Lawn Funeral Home, 816-523-1234 HARLEY M. FOSTER, III
Harley M. Foster III, 49,
passed away June 4, 2005.
Funeral services
will be 10 a.m., Wednesday, June 8, 2005, at Park Lawn Funeral Home,
burial in Green Lawn Cemetery. The family will receive friends Tuesday,
June 7, 2005, at the funeral home from 6-8 p.m.
Harley was born August 14, 1955, in Kansas City, and worked as an automotive mechanic. He is survived by his wife, Pamela; son Harley IV; daughter Kimberly; step-daughter Michelle; mother Sue and husband Leonard Huff; father Harley, Jr., grandmother Dona Hughes; brothers Michael and Curtis; and two grandchildren. Arrangements: Park Lawn Funeral Home, 816-523-1234 Click here to view Guestbook for Harley M. Foster, III NAOMI LARIE FULLERTON
Naomi Larie Fullerton, beloved mother, grandmother and greatgrandmother passed away on Tuesday, September 6, 2005 at age 96. On April 1, 1909 Naomi fooled both her parents by arriving early in Joplin, MO, while her mother, Nettie F. White left Neosho, MO and her husband to visit friends. For the past 18 years Naomi has lived at John Knox Village in Lee's Summit, MO. Prior to that she was a long time resident of Kansas City, MO. She was married over 50 years to Frank R. Fullerton, a dentist in Kansas City who preceded her in death. Naomi's joy was listening to music, dancing and playing the piano. Naomi was a medical technical before becoming a homemaker and a Registered Parliamentarian. She was President of the Missouri Association of Parliamentarians, President twice of the Missouri Dental Auxiliary, President of the Greater Kansas City Dental Aux., President of the Sun Valley Villagers at John Knox and held offices in the Philharmonic Women's Association, Kansas City Women's Club and the National Association of Parliamentarians. She was a member of Friends of the Zoo, Friends of Art and the American Legion Aux., and for several years was the Parliamentarian for the Missouri Girls State. She was also a member of the St. John's United Methodist Church and the United Methodist Church of Lee's Summit. Burial Services will be graveside at 10 a.m., Saturday, September 10 at memorial Park Cemetery, 8251 Hillcrest Rd., Kansas City, MO. In case of rain, services will be moved to Park Lawn Funeral Home. Noami loved her family very much and will be missed by a daughter, Frances A. Heck and son-in-law Dr. Larry L. Heck of Camel, IN. A grandson Jeffrey D. Heck lives in Carmel, IN and a granddaughter Julie L. Heck lives in Lake Forest, IL. Mrs. Fullerton has two great-grandsons, Matthew D. Heck and Spencer T. Rodenberg who she loved watching play. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the University of Missouri at Kansas City School of Dentistry for the Frank R. Fullerton Dental Scholarship, 650 East 25th, KCMO 64108. Arrangements: Park Lawn Funeral Home, 816-523-1234 Click here to view Guestbook for Namoi Larie Fullerton BARBARA
LYN GALPIN
Barbara
Lyn Galpin, 48,
passed away Monday, June 6, 2005, at Monterey Park Care Center.
Visitation will be 9:30 – 10:00am with services following at 10:00am
Friday, June 10, at Messiah Lutheran Church, burial in Memorial Park
Cemetery. Contributions may be made to the church.
Barbara was born July 11, 1956, in Kansas City, MO. She had been a paralegal for 30 years. She was preceded in death by her parents, Raymond and Audrey (Quellhorst) Schweer. Survivors include her husband, James Steven Galpin, daughter, Rachel Lyn Galpin, son, Andrew Steven Galpin, brother, Keith Schweer and wife Connie, and sister, Karen Greenall and husband Robert. Arrangements: Park Lawn Funeral Home, 816-523-1234 BETTY JEANNE MATILDA GANDY
(GABEL)
Betty
Jeanne Matilda Gandy
(Gabel), 76, Kansas City, MO, passed away March 21, 2005. Visitation
6-8 p.m., Wednesday, March 23, at Park Lawn Funeral Home, 8251
Hillcrest Road, with services 10 a.m., Thursday, March 24, at Grandview
Assembly of God. She will be buried beside her husband, Robert S.
Gandy, in Memorial Park Cemetery, Kansas City.
Betty was born Dec. 6, 1928, in Kansas City, MO. She was a devoted daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. Betty was a longtime member of T.O.P.S. She loved working in her garden and spoiling her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She is survived by her brother, Phillip Gabel, Bradenton, FL; sons, Bob, Olathe, KS, and Terry, Wichita, KS; daughter, Kathy Rains, Grandview, MO; grandchildren, Amy, Chris, Rob, Lynn, Todd, and Jack; and six greatgrandchildren. Memorials have been established with the Autism Society of America, 7910 Woodmount Ave., Ste. 300, Bethesda, MD, 20814-3067, and Wayside Waifs, Inc., P.O. Box 9791, K.C. MO, 64134. Arrangements: Park Lawn Funeral Home, 816-523-1234 Click here to view Guestbook for Betty Jeanne Matilda Gandy (Gabel) BETTY J. GARDNER
Betty J. Gardner, 52, KCMO, died Monday, Sept. 12, 2005, at Baptist Lutheran Medical Center. Visitation 12:30 p.m. until service time at 2 p.m. Sat., Sept. 17, at Canaan Missionary Baptist Church, 3745 Chestnut, KCMO; burial in Highland Cemetery. Arrangements: Park Lawn Funeral Home, 816-523-1234 ROBERT LEMUEL GATTENBY
Robert Lemuel Gattenby,
79,
Harrisonville, MO, died at his home early
on the morning of March 24, 2005. Graveside services with military
honors will be 1:30 p.m. Saturday, March 26 at Green Lawn Cemetery.
Robert was born May 12,
1925,
in Martin City, MO. He and his family
then moved to Kansas City, MO. He graduated from Southeast High School
in 1942, and then served four years in WWII as a US Navy SIC on the USS
Little. After returning home from service, he married Virginia A. Bohl
in Kansas City, KS, on August 10, 1946. At the same time, he managed
the Safeway Store at 75th and Prospect for approximately five years. He
then delivered food products for both Kitty Clover and Hostess Cakes
Companies in Kansas City, MO, prior to moving to Raytown, MO. For 19
years, their residence was in Raytown, MO, where he was employed at
Pasley Manufacturing of Kansas City, MO, for most of those years. He
and his family moved to Harrisonville, MO, in 1976, where he continued
to make his home until retirement in 1988. In Harrisonville, he was the
owner and operator of Mo-Kan Meter Service for approximately 15 years
before retiring. He is survived by five children, John F. Gattenby,
Bowling Green, MO, Richard S. Gattenby, Archie, MO, Gary L. Gattenby,
Lone Jack, MO, Gerry L. Gattenby, Harrisonville, MO, and Jeffrey K.
Gattenby, Harrisonville, MO; nine grandchildren; 11 greatgrandchildren;
and many cherished friends. A special thanks to the Twin Lakes Hospice
Nurses and Staff for all the love and tenderness throughout Robert's
illness. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Twin Lakes
Hospice, 301 N. Main, Butler, MO, 64730. Robert Gattenby had accepted
Christ as his Savior, and that is the greatest comfort to all of his
loved ones. He is now in Heaven.
Arrangements: Park Lawn
Funeral Home,
816-523-1234
Click here for the Guestbook of Robert Lemuel Gattenby DONNA
A. GAVA
Donna A. Gava, 70, KCMO, passed away Sunday, June 19, 2005, cremation, private family service at a future date. Donna is survived by husband Barney E. Gava; son, Michael Eugene Gava; daughters, Susan A. Gava, and Debbra K. Starnes; four grandchildren, Andrea, and J.T. Gava, Justin and Jonathan Starnes; sister and brother-in-law, Mary and Frank Brown; great aunt, Lois Nichols; four nephews and four nieces. Arrangments: Park Lawn Funeral Home, 816-523-1234 Click here to view Guestbook for Donna A. Gava SIDNEY
MURRAY GENTRY
Sidney Murray Gentry, 77, of Excelsior Springs, MO, passed away June 19, 2005. Visitation will begin at 5 p.m. followed by services at 7 p.m. Thursday, June 23, 2005, at the Park Lawn Northland Chapel, I-35 & M-291 Hwy., Liberty. The family suggests memorial contributions to the Alzheimer's Association. Sid was born March 4, 1928 in Bronx, NY. He served in the U.S. Navy following World War II. He worked as a Paper Handler for the KANSAS CITY STAR for 30 years, and served as Secretary Treasurer of the Paper Handlers' Local #15. He was preceded in death by his parents, Sidney Maurice and Esther (Pascal) Gentry. Survivors include his wife, Clara, of the home; three daughters, Nancy Gentry, Cameron Haskett and Stacey Buckley; a sister, Dorothy Murray; seven grandchildren, Chet Yates, Amy, Christopher and Benjamin Haskett, Andrea Buckley, and Jerry and Christy Haskett; six greatgrandchildren (and a seventh on the way); nine nephews; eight nieces; a sister-in-law, Ellen Bulen; and many friends. Arrangements: Park Lawn Northland Chapel, 816-781-8228 Click here to view Guestbook for Sidney Murray Gentry AGNES M. (VIDMAR) GENTSCH
Agnes M. (Vidmar) Gentsch,
88, passed away August 24, 2005. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m.,
Monday, August 29, at the Park Lawn Chapel. Funeral mass 3 p.m.
Tuesday, August 30, at St. Bernadette Church. Burial in Green Lawn
Cemetery.
Agnes was born January 4, 1917 in Kansas City, KS, the daughter of Anthony and Mary Vidmar. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Edwin H. Gentsch; brothers, Louis, Michael, Peter, Abby, Albert and Frank Vidmar; and sister, Mary Crnkovich. Survivors include daughters and sons-in-law, Patricia and William Smith and Theresa and William Hoover; sisters, Victoria Cadez and Sophie Kovich; three grandchildren, Richard Smith Sr., Kristen Denise Willey and Debra Walsh; two great-grandchildren, Shelby and Richard Jr.; and nieces, nephews, and Paul E. Willey Jr. Arrangements: Park Lawn Funeral Home, 816-523-1234 Click here to view Guestbook for Agnes M. (Vidmar) Gentsch DAN W. GIBSON
Dan W. Gibson, 81, passed away at 5 a.m.
on June 30, 2005, at his home
in Weatherby Lake, MO, after a long courageous battle with Melanoma
Cancer, lasting five years. His family was at his bedside and he was
attended by the loving care of KC Hospice.
Dan was born August 15, 1923 in Kansas City, MO, to Viola and Bill Gibson. He graduated from Central High School and soon volunteered in 1941 to serve with distinction with the SeaBees in the South Pacific during WWII. After service to his country, he became partners with his parents in the very successful Gibson Restaurant at 31st & Main. Later Dan built and operated Gibson Point Resort which still bears his name on the current Lake of the Ozarks maps. He owned Aamco Transmissions at 63rd and 73rd & Troost until he retired in 1978 with one of the leading transmissions shops in the county. After retiring, he spent more time with his passions for fishing, bird hunting, and winters in Florida. He was a member of the Lions Club. Dan was preceded in death by his father, mother, and brother, Bill Gibson. In 1951, he married Joann O'Sullivan and to this union was born a daughter, Susann Strauss, Moraga, CA; sons, Michael and John Gibson, both of Gravois Mills, MO, all of whom survive him, along with two grandchildren, Melody Girovard, Tempe, AZ, and Daniel Gibson, Gravois Mills, MO. In 1974, Dan married Lorraine Six, and they had 31 years of wedded bliss. Dan was often described as a one of a kind man, and will be missed every day by his widow, Lorraine, and his three children. Dan will lie in state 6-8 p.m. Tuesday July 5, at the Park Lawn Funeral Home, 8251 Hillcrest Road, Kansas City, MO. Services performed by Rev. Reese of Northgate Baptist Church will be 1 p.m. Wednesday, July 6, at the Funeral Home. Burial in Green Lawn Cemetery. The family suggests memorial to K.C. Hospice or to Northgate Baptist Church. Arrangements: Park Lawn Funeral Home 816-523-1234 Click here to view Guestbook for Dan W. Gibson MICHAEL
EDWARD GILLILAND
Michael
Edward Gilliland, 38,
Kansas City, MO, died peacefully March 18, 2005, after a prolonged
battle with Lymphoma and related health problems. Memorial Services
will be held 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 22, 2005, at Second Baptist
Church, Liberty, MO. Visitation will be 6 p.m. until service time at
the church. Contributions may be made to Second Baptist Church.
Michael was born January 23, 1967, in Maryville, MO. He was a member of Second Baptist Church in Liberty. He attended public school in Liberty, and graduated in 1985. Michael served four years in the United States Air Force, and became a Senior Airman with the 49th Tactical Fighter Wing from 1986 to 1989. Upon Honorable discharge, he attended Spartan School of Aeronautics in Tulsa, OK, graduating in 1991, as an Airframe and Powerplant Technician. Michael is survived by his parents, Ed and Mary Gilliland, of Liberty, MO; his brother, Greg and wife, Elisa, of Kansas City, MO; his grandparents, Jeff and Dorothy Jones, of Plattsburg, MO; his longtime friend, Mark Croker, of Kansas City, MO; and beloved members of his extended family. Arrangements: Park Lawn Northland Chapel, 816-781-8228 Click here to view Guestbook for Michael Edward Gilliland MILDRED GERTRUDE GOOCH
Mildred Gooch, 88,
passed away April 16, 2005. Graveside services 3 p.m. Tues., April 19
at Memorial Park Cemetery. Family will receive friends 23 p.m. Tues. at
Park Lawn Funeral Home, 83rd and Hillcrest Rd.
Arrangements: Park Lawn Funeral Home, 816-523-1234 CHESTER "CHET" WAYNE GRAY
Chester "Chet" Wayne Gray, 76, passed away Sunday, September 25, at Life Care Center of Grandview. Services will be 10 a.m., Monday, October 3, at the Park Lawn Chapel, burial in Green Lawn Cemetery. Friends may call 3-5 p.m., Sunday at the Chapel. Chet was born July 27, 1929, in Carrollton, MO, and had lived in the Kansas City area for most of his life. He served in the US Air Force during the Korean Conflict. He had worked as a Stationary Engineer for St. Luke's Hospital for 33 years, retiring in 1994. He was a member of Operating Engineers Local 101, and the Independence Church of Christ. He was an amateur radio operator. He is survived by his three sisters, Ann Boothe, Independence, MO, and Mary Jo Gray and Roselee Dietz, both of Costa Mesa, CA, and many nieces and nephews. Arrangements: Park Lawn Funeral Home, 816-523-1234 Click here to view Guestbook for Chester "Chet" Wayne Gray HAZEL LORIENA GREEN
Hazel Loriena Green, 81, Raytown, MO, passed away Thursday, August 11, 2005, at Research Medical Center. Visitation will begin at 11:30 a.m. with services following at 1 p.m., Tuesday, August 16, at the Park Lawn Chapel, burial in Green Lawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to the American Cancer Society. Hazel was born October 29, 1923 in Walker, MO. She had worked for Missouri Bank and Trust as a teller for 25 years, and was a member of First Baptist Church of Raytown, Raytown Silver Streaks, and was a 32 year member of the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary. She was preceded in death by a sister, Lillie Fox. She is survived by her husband of 61 years, Elmer R. Green of the home; son, Richard D. Green and Mickey, Lincolnshire, IL; two brothers, Robert Wells, Schell City, MO, and Harry Wells, Butler, MO; five sisters, Mary Gilmore, Adrian, MO, Bettie Fox, Schell City, MO, Cordelia Reed, Adrian, MO, June Gardner, Kansas City, MO, and Dorothy Vantillman, Schell City, MO; and many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Arrangements: Park Lawn Funeral Home, 816-523-1234 Click here to view Guestbook for Hazel Loriena Green MAXINE V. GREEN
Maxine V. Green, 77, died Friday,
September 30, 2005. Visitation 1 p.m.
until service time at 2 p.m. Tuesday, October 4 at the Park Lawn
Chapel, burial in Green Lawn Cemetery. She is survived by her husband
of 57 years, Calvin Green.
Arrangements: Park Lawn Funeral Home, 816-523-1234
MORRIS
J. GREEN
Morris J. Green, 90, died July 12, 2005. Visitation 10-11 a.m., Sat., July 16, at Park Lawn Chapel. Graveside services following at 11 a.m., in Green Lawn Cemetery. Survivors; sister, Mary Jane Riggins; nephew, Michael Floyd; and friend, Aileen Walker. Arrangements: Park Lawn Funeral Home, 816-523-1234 VIRGIL GRIGGS
Virgil Griggs, 83, of Riverside, MO, passed away June 24, 2005 at the home of his daughter in Kearney, MO. Visitation will begin at 4 p.m., followed by funeral services at 5 p.m. Sunday, June 26, at the Park Lawn Northland Chapel, I-35 at M-291 Hwy., Liberty, MO. Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Monday, June 27, at the Whitesville Cemetery, Whitesville, MO. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to Kendallwood Hospice, 2908 NW Vivion Rd., Riverside, MO 64150. Virgil was born June 2, 1922, the son of Ernest Oka Griggs and Anna Lee (Hutson) Griggs. He served in the U.S. Navy on the USS New York. Virgil retired from the Ford Motor Company at Claycomo in 1982. He joined the Maj. Gen. Henry Knox Masonic Lodge in Boston and was a member of the Scottish Rite Bodies Valley of Kansas City. Virgil was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter, Crystal Randall, and two brothers. Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Janette and Bob Rube, Kearney; two sisters, Dollie McClain of Christmas, FL and Doris Couch, Smithville, MO; a brother, Dean Griggs, St. Joseph, MO; three grandchildren; ten great grandchildren; and a great great grandchild due any day. Arrangements: Park Lawn Northland Chapel, 816-781-8228 Click here to view Guestbook for Virgil Griggs CAROLYN KAY HAASS
Carolyn Kay Haass, 63, of Kearney, MO, went home on August 28, 2005, following a 30 year battle with asthma. Visitation will begin at 5 p.m., followed by services at 7 p.m. Tuesday, August 30, at the First Baptist Church of Kearney, 303 S. Grove St., Kearney, MO. Burial will be Friday in Luling, TX. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to the American Cancer Society. Kay was born November 4, 1941 in Beaumont, TX. She established Hermann Sons Dance Classes in Pflugerville, TX and later was President of Hospital Volunteers at Round Rock Hospital in Round Rock, TX. She also served as Secretary of Region 7 of the Amateur Field Trial Clubs of America for 16 years. Kay moved to Kearney in 1994 where she volunteered as a local Counselor for M.D. Andersen Clinic Cancer Patients and for the past ten years volunteered for KHRA Sports in Kearney where she was president the past three years. Kay was a member of the Pleasant Valley Baptist Church in Liberty where she headed its Cancer Survivors Group. She was preceded in death by her parents, Otto and Lillian Chesscher and brother, Allen Dukes. She leaves her husband of 38 years, Paul F. Haass, Jr., of the home; two children, Kristen Haass of Austin, TX, and Cole Haass, of the home; a brother, James Dukes of Arkansas; and many, many friends. Arrangements: Park Lawn Northland Chapel, 816-781-8228 Click here to view Guestbook for Carolyn Kay Haass MARY FRANCES HAFNER
Mary Frances Hafner, 75, Independence, MO, died Sunday, July 31, 2005, at St. Mary's Hospital of Blue Springs. Services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, August 3, at Harmony Heights Baptist Church, Independence, MO. Mary was born April 20, 1930, in Kansas City, MO, and had lived in this area for most of her life. She was a member of the VFW Ladies' Auxiliary Post 1000 and was Block Captain of Salisbury Hills Neighborhood Association. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Hafner, in 1993. Survivors include a son, CPT Jerry Youngblood, Lansing, KS; three daughters, Roseland Noma, Kansas City, MO, Juanita Marquess-Fleener, Diamond City, AR, and Bessie Brigman, Independence, MO; nine grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Arrangements: Park Lawn Funeral Home, 816-523-1234 Click here to view Guestbook for Mary Frances Hafner PATRICIA
LOUISE HAGEMAN
Patricia Louise Hageman, 72, of Kansas City North, passed away August 27, 2005 at Liberty Hospital. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m. Wednesday, August 31, 2005 at St. Raphael's Catholic Church, 5401 N. Sycamore. Burial in Glenridge Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. and Rosary at 7 p.m. Tuesday, August 30 at the Park Lawn Northland Chapel, I-35 at M-291 Hwy. Pat was born April 23, 1933 in Nashville, Kansas, the daughter of Ralph and Audrey (Washburn) Raney. She was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers. She worked in Customer Service at Boatmen's Bank before retirement in 1995. She was a member of St. Raphael's Church and its Altar Society. Survivors include her husband, Raymond; son and daughterin-law, Rex and Karla Hageman; two grandchildren, Stephen Cosmo Kidwell and Sonta Wilburn; three great grandchildren, Jacob and Timothy Wilburn and Carlie Kidwell; two brothers, Joe and Dennis Raney; and a sister, Carol Fast. Arrangements: Park Lawn Northland Chapel, 816-781-8228 Click here to view Guestbook for Patricia Louise Hageman FREDERICK "FRED" WILBUR HAGUEWOOD
Frederick "Fred" Wilbur Haguewood, 88, Overland Park, KS, passed away Thursday, August 18, 2005, at St. Joseph Health Center. Visitation will be 11:30 a.m. until service time at 1 p.m., Monday, August 22, at the Park Lawn Chapel, burial in Green Lawn Cemetery. Friends may call 11:30 a.m. until service time Monday at the Chapel. Fred was born December 8, 1916, in Springfield, MO, to Fred and Chloe Haguewood. He had worked as an Executive Chef at Joe Gilbert's Restaurant for over 30 years, and had participated in the opening of many new restaurants. He had also worked at the Kansas City Municipal Airport, preparing food for TWA and Braniff Airlines. He was an avid fisherman, gardener, and duck hunter. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, Goldie Ruth in 1985, and brother, Lee Haguewood. Survivors include a son, Raymond Haguewood and wife Patricia, two daughters, Chloeann Longgood, Deloris Gadwood and husband Larry, sister, Mildred Baity, step-brother, Bill Haguewood, seven grandchildren, and 16 great-grandchildren. Fred's memory will be cherished by his family and friends. Arrangements: Park Lawn Funeral Home, 816-523-1234 Click here to view Guestbook for Frederick "Fred" Wilbur Haguewood KENNETH LEE HALL
Kenneth Lee Hall, 78,
passed away Wednesday, April 6,
2005.
Kenneth was born August 1, 1926, in Lamont, MO, and lived in the Kansas City area most of his life. He was a truck driver for Chicago-Kansas City Freight for many years before retiring and was a member of the Teamsters Union. He had an avid love for motorcycles, traveling and nature and the many friends he made along the way. His survivors include a sister, Juanita Edwards, of Warrensburg, MO; his children: Jerry Hall of Holt, MO; Janet (Cindy) and Doug Weatherman of Independence, MO; John David and Cathy Hall of Oak Grove, MO; Jamie and Melissa Hall of Odessa, MO; Becky Hall; and Joe Hall, both of Independence, MO. He leaves ten grandchildren: Nathan, Natalie, Shelby, Austin, John Curtis, Toni, Taz, Mallory, Carly and Madison; and three great-grand-children: Michael, Hayden and Dalton. The family would like to express their thanks to the 5 West staff at Independence Regional Health and Ron and Val of Crossroads Hospice. Cremation with private family services. The family suggests contributions to Crossroads Hospice, 8540 Blue Ridge Blvd., KCMO 64138. Arrangements: Park Lawn Funeral Home, 816-523-1234 Click here for Guestbook for Kenneth Lee Hall LAVONNE
LEONA HARRIS
Lavonne Leona Harris, 81, Independence,
MO, passed away Tuesday, July
12, 2005, at John Knox Village Care Center. Visitation will be 6 p.m.,
followed by memorial services at 7:30 p.m., Monday, July 18, at the
Park Lawn Chapel.
Lavonne was born September 18, 1923 and lived most of her life in the Kansas City area. She was preceded in death by her husband, James O. Harris, in 2003. Survivors include her daughter, Rev. Sherry Habben, of Blue Springs, MO; two sons, Stephen Harris, and Roger Harris and his wife, Babbie, all of Independence, MO; daughter-inlaw, Lisa Harris, Independence, MO; brother, John Hall, Houston, TX; nine grandchildren, Kevin Habben, Jason Habben and wife Jill, Aaron Habben, Missy Harris, Ben Harris, Zack Harris, Ryan Harris and wife Kristie, Jennifer Holtcamp and husband Jim, and Kathryn Harris and six great-grandchildren, Skyla, Connor, Lauren, Emily, Camryn, and Cody. Lavonne was active with her husband Jim, in the Ararat Shrine for many years. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and a very good friend. Her house was always open and her table set for all who came into her hospitable home. She will be greatly missed. Arrangements: Park Lawn Funeral Home, 816-523-1234 Click here to view Guestbook for Lavonne Leona Harris KENNY HARRISON
Kenny Harrison, 67, passed
away April 5, 2005. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Friday, April 8 at
Park Lawn Northland Chapel, burial in Green Lawn Cemetery. Family will
receive friends Thursday, April 7 from 6-8 p.m. at the chapel.
Kenny is survived by his
wife Billie; eight children, Gary,
Jerry, Terry, Lori, Lorie, Linda, Richard, and Albert; 13
grandchildren; and three greatgrandchildren. In lieu of flowers, family
suggests contributions to the American Cancer Society.
CRYSTAL I. HARTLEY
Crystal I. Hartley, 78,
passed away February 25, 2005, at
home.
Visitation will be from 6-7 p.m., followed by services at 7 p.m.
Tuesday, March 1, 2005, at the Park Lawn Northland Chapel, MO, I-35 at
M-291 HWY, Liberty, MO,. Interment will be with her husband, Joseph, in
the Missouri Veterans Cemetery at Springfield, MO. In lieu of flowers,
the family suggests memorial contributions to the American Cancer
Society or the charity of your choice and may be left with the funeral
home.
Crystal was born June 12, 1926, and lived in the Kansas City Northland most of her life before retirement in the Pomme de Terre lake area and finally Kimberling City, MO. She was a lifelong Catholic and worked many years as a real estate agent. Survivors include four children, Sharon Kloster, Dickie Connors and husband Jerry, Joe Hartley and wife Lois, Cindy Enloe and husband Jeff, brother, John Welcher; sister, Georgie Pizzuti; six grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Arrangements: Park Lawn Northland Chapel, 816-781-8228 Click here to view Guestbook for Crystal I. Hartley DERRILL D. HARTMAN
Derrill D. "Shorty"
Hartman,
88, passed away March 5, 2005, at his home. Visitation will be
10:30-11:30 a.m. Thursday, March 10, at the Park Lawn Chapel, with
graveside services at 11:30 a.m. in Green Lawn Cemetery.
Derrill was born July 23, 1916, in McPherson, KS, to George and Anna Hartman, who preceded him in death. He served in WWII in the 7th Armored Division. He received the Purple Heart and Bronze Star while leading a tank in attack in Belgium. He worked for Interstate Bakeries as an engineer for ten years and then owned and operated Re-Nu TV and Appliance in Grandview, MO, from 1962, until his retirement. He is survived by his daughter, Frances and her husband, Carl J. Smith, Raytown, MO; four grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, and one greatgreat grandson. Many thanks to North Care Hospice for outstanding work, especially Nurse Nadyne Frazier. Arrangements: Park Lawn Funeral Home, 816-523-1234 Click here to view Guestbook for Derrill D. Hartman LADELL HASKINS
LaDell Haskins, 84, of
Kansas
City, passed away Saturday, March 5, 2005. Services will be 11 a.m.
Saturday, March 12, 2005, at Evangelist Temple Church; burial in Twelve
Gates Cemetery. Friends may call from 9 a.m. until service time at the
church.
Arrangements: Park Lawn
Funeral Home, 816-523-1234
DR.
KHATAB M. HASSANEIN
Dr. Khatab M. Hassanein died peacefully July 9, 2005 at North Kansas City Hospital with his daughter at his bedside. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m., Saturday, July 16, 2005, preceded by visitation from 9:30-11 a.m., at Park Lawn Northland Chapel, 1640 N. State Route 291, Liberty, MO. Burial in Glenridge Cemetery. Dr. Hassanein was born in Cairo, Egypt, but was proud to be a citizen of his beloved U.S.A. for many decades. He received Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Statistics and in Meteorology from the University of Cairo. While in Egypt, he taught both private and public schools. Later he was on the faculty at the University of Cairo, where he was honored with a United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization Scholarship to study Statistics in the United States. He spent some time in graduate work at Harvard University, then transferred to the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, from which he received M.P.H. and Ph.D degrees in Biostatistics. After serving on the faculty at Chapel Hill for two years, he returned to his faculty position at the Institute of Statistics at the University of Cairo. In 1967, he returned to the U.S. and joined the faculty at the University of Kansas Medical Center, where for many years and up to the present time he served as Professor and Chairman of the Department of Biometry. Dr. Hassanein has received many honors, including the Distinguished Teaching Award from the University of Kansas Medical Center. He was a fellow of the International Statistics Institute. He served as author or co-author of more than one hundred and fifty papers. He was often praised for his unique capability of being able to apply creative statistical methods to difficult medical and biological questions. One recent example of this type of application is a new technique developed for Meta-Analysis by himself and his esteemed colleague and friend, Dr. Ehsanes Saleh of Carleton University in Canada, which is to be presented at the annual meeting of the American Statistical Association this summer. In this work and many other projects, he and his wife Ruth often worked together. Dr. Hassanein often stated that he was a deep believer in God. In addition to his great love of his family, friends, and students, he enjoyed poetry, philosophy, history, religion, and music. He especially loved teaching and working with his students. He was preceded in death by two brothers and a sister. He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Dr. Ruth Stephenson Hassanein of the home; daughter Dr. Sarah Hon and son-in-law, The Reverend Jeffrey Hon, along with two grandchildren, Michael and Rachel Hon, all of Liberty, MO; and a sister, Fatma Hassanein and numerous beloved nieces and nephews in Cairo, Egypt. He loved life and people with great zest, and it will be no surprise to those who knew him that the last beat of his heart occurred shortly after shaking the hand of one of his doctors. He was greatly loved by family, friends and students, and will be greatly missed. The family suggests contributions "In memory of Dr. Khatab M. Hassanein" be made to Heart to Heart International, 401 S. Clairborne, Suite 302, Olathe, KS, 66062. Arrangements: Park Lawn Northland Chapel, 816-781-8228 Click here to view Guestbook for Dr. Khatab M. Hassanein RALPH
EDWARD HAWN
Ralph Edward Hawn, 43, of Pleasant Valley, passed away Wednesday, September 28, 2005. Visitation will be from 2-3 p.m., Monday, October 3, at Northland Christian Church, 6120 NE 48th, KCMO, followed by a memorial service at 3 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to The Ralph E. Hawn Children's Fund c/o Bank of America. Ed is survived by his wife, Nancy; one daughter, Rachel Dewhurst; four sons, Joseph, Mark, Jesse, and Kevin; and two granddaughters. Other survivors include his parents, Ralph and Barbara; and two brothers, Randy and Bob, and all of the Kansas City area. Arrangments: Park Lawn Northland Chapel, 816-781-8228 Click here to view Guestbook for Ralph Edward Hawn HELEN
V. HAYDEN
Helen V. Hayden, 87, of Independence, passed away Thursday, August 24, 2005. Services will be 11 a.m. Monday, August 29, 2005 at the Park Lawn Chapel, burial in Green Lawn Cemetery. Friends may call Monday from 10-11 a.m. at the chapel. The family suggests contributions to Northeast Presbyterian Church. Helen was born August 10, 1918 in Rothville, MO, and had lived in this area most of her life. She was a longtime member of Northeast Presbyterian Church. Survivors include her husband of 69 years, William Hayden; two sons, William Hayden of Blue Springs, MO, and Robert Hayden of Sedalia, MO; two daughters, Janice Summers and Connie Barker, both of Independence, MO; seven grandchildren and 14 greatgrandchildren Arrangements: Park Lawn Funeral Home, 816-523-1234 Click here to view Guestbook for Helen V. Hayden BETTIE KUNKLE HEDGES
Bettie Kunkle Hedges, 89, died August 17, 2005. Services and burial in Miami, FL. Her early years were spent in Leavenworth, KS. Survivors, two daughters, Judy Sullivan and Debra Hoskins; five grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren. Arrangements: Park Lawn Funeral Home, 816-523-1234 JERRY D. HENDERSON
Jerry D. Henderson, 66, passed away Sunday, September 11, 2005, at St. Joseph Health Center. Memorial services will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, September 17, at the Park Lawn Chapel, inurnment in Memorial Park Cemetery. Jerry was born February 23, 1939, in Kansas City, MO, and had lived in the area all of his life. He was a member of Sheet Metal Workers Local 2 for 40 years, and had worked for Midwest Heating and Cooling for 22 years. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, a sister, and a son, Stephen. Survivors include two sons, David Henderson and wife Shelley, Lenexa, KS, and Jerry Henderson, Paola, KS; brother, James L. Henderson and wife Creta, Independence, MO; three grandchildren, Jeremy, Ashley, and David, and companion, Mary Ferguson, of the home. Arrangements: Park Lawn Funeral Home, 816-523-1234 Click here to view Guestbook for Jerry D. Henderson VIRGINIA L. HENDERSON
Virginia L. Henderson, 81, of Liberty, MO, passed away Thursday, July 21, 2005. Funeral services 3 p.m. Monday, July 25, 2005 at Park Lawn Northland Chapel, Liberty, MO. Burial in Glenridge Cemetery, Liberty. Visitation one hour prior to service time at the Chapel. Virginia was born January 23, 1924 to Joseph and Madeleine Haney Mikus. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Paul; one brother, Earl Mikus and on sister, Margaret Stone. Survivors include one son, Danny Henderson; three daughters, Diana Coultas, Carol Oitker and Joan Lane; 9 grandchildren; 11 greatgrandchildren and one sister, Clara Buker. Arrangements: Park Lawn Northland Chapel, 816-781-8228 Click here to view Guestbook for Virginia L. Henderson CHARLES L. HENDRIX
Charles Hendrix, 76,
passed
away on March 6, 2005. Charles was born on Feb. 19, 1929, in Alabama
and raised in Florida. He came to Kansas City in the late 1940's and
was married to Bonnie Hendrix for 33 years. He leaves behind three
children, Rick Hendrix, of Oceanside CA, Dan Hendrix, of Holden, MO,
Debbie Nguyan, of Independence, MO; four grandchildren, Katie, Alex,
Natalie and Cicely; one great granddaughter , Dacia; three sisters in
Florida, numerous nieces and nephews. Graveside services Memorial Park
Cemetery, Thursday, March 10, 2:30 p.m.
Arrangements: Park Lawn Funeral Home, 816-523-1234 Click here to view Guestbook for Charles L. Hendrix JOANN HENNIER
JoAnn Hennier, 72, passed away Saturday, July 30, 2005, at Grandview Manor Care Center. Visitation will be 12 Noon with services following at 1 p.m. Thursday, August 4, at St. Matthew the Apostle Catholic Church; burial in Green Lawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to the Church. JoAnn was born October 8, 1932, in Kansas City, KS, and had lived her entire life in this area. She was a member of St. Matthew the Apostle Catholic Church, and had worked for Highway Film Company. She is survived by her daughter, Debora Hennier, of the home; brother, John C. Clark, Pasco, WA, and three grandchildren. Arrangements: Park Lawn Funeral Home, 816-523-1234 Click here to view Guestbook for JoAnn Hennier WERDNA
"BETTY" LEE HENSLEY
Werdna "Betty" Lee
Hensley, 76, was received into heaven April 20,
2005, from her home. Funeral services will be 11 a.m., Tuesday, April
26, 2005, at Park Lawn Funeral Home, burial in Memorial Park Cemetery.
Family will receive friends Monday, April 25, from 6-8 p.m., at the
funeral home.
Betty was born June 22, 1928, in Memphis, TN. Betty was greatly loved by son Ronald Radford; daughters, Susan Mitchell and spouse John, Patricia Liebig and spouse Blaine, Karen Swearingen; grandchildren, John and Jim Skinner, Roy and Steve Mitchell, Ronnie Radford, Tracy Liebig, Courtney Swearingen; greatgrandchildren, Ashleigh and Austin Skinner, Aiden Mitchell, and other loving family members, Kelly Bradley, Harry Hylander, Willie Wise, Virginia Phillips and best friend Gloria Miles. Arrangements: Park Lawn Funeral Home, 816-523-1234 Click here to view Guestbook for Werdna "Betty" Lee Hensley PAULINE MAY (MORRIS)
HOIT
Pauline May (Morris) Hoit, 85,
Harrisonville, MO, passed away July 12,
2005 at Golden Years Nursing Home. Visitation will be 12 noon with
services following at 1 p.m., Friday, July 15, at the Park Lawn Chapel, burial in Green Lawn Cemetery.
Pauline was born February 19, 1920, in Kansas City, MO. She and her twin sister, Madeline, were the eldest of six children born to Edward and Edith (McAuliffe) Morris. Pauline graduated from Raytown High School with the class of 1938. She married Robert M. Hoit July 2, 1938, in Independence, MO. They farmed around Lee's Summit and Raymore all of their married life. Robert preceded her in death March 28, 1980. After Robert's death, she enjoyed traveling. She loved to read, sew, work crossword puzzles and spend time with her family. She was a member of the Rustic Dames Club when she lived in Raymore and more recently the Rodman Homemakers Club in Harrisonville. She was a kind, sweet, Christian lady and will be missed by all. She was preceded in death by her husband, and a brother, Edward Morris. She is survived by her daughters and their husbands, Ruth Ann and John Collings, Harrisonville, MO and Carol and Gene Koontz, Grandview, MO; three grandchildren and their spouses, John and Heidi Collings, Lee's Summit, MO, Marla and Chris Jones, Blue Springs, MO, and Steven Collings, Laguna Beach, CA; great grandson, Griffin Collins, Blue Springs, MO; two step-great-grandchildren, Drew and Dane Jones; twin sister, Madeline Patterson, Mayview, MO; and other siblings, Anna M. Hill, Mount Vernon, MO, Milton Morris, Odessa, MO and Clara Jean Morris, Adrian, MO. Arrangements: Park Lawn Funeral Home 816-523-1234 Click here to view Guestbook for Pauline May (Morris) Hoit LOUISE HON
Louise Hon, 87, Kansas
City North, passed away May 7, 2005, at Garden
Valley Manor. Memorial services will be 2:30 p.m. Sunday, May 15 at
Barry Christian Church. The family suggests memorials to Barry
Christian Church, 1500 NW Barry Rd., Kansas City, MO, 64155.
Louise was born August 1, 1917, in Clay Co., MO, the daughter of John Kennedy and Clara Ellen (Smith) Harris. She worked as a Secretary for East Platte Elementary School. She was a member of Barry Christian Church and the Christian Women's Fellowship. Louise was preceded in death by her husband Clarence, son Ray, her parents, and a brother. Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law Linda and Tom Small, Muscatine, IA; daughter-inlaw Pamela Hon, Parkville, MO; sisterin-law Juanita Conn and Robert; and four grandchildren, Andrea Reordan and husband Lance, Adam Small and his wife Alaina, and J.T. and Ted Hon. Arrangements: Park Lawn Northland Chapel, 816-781-8228 Click here to view Guestbook for Louise Hon PAUL RICHARD ALEXANDER HORAN II
Paul Richard Alexander
Horan
II, 34, of Kansas City, passed away
Friday, April 8, 2005. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m.
Tuesday, April 12, 2005, at Sacred Heart Guadalupe Church, 26th and
Madison, KCMO. Burial in Memorial Park Cemetery. Friends may call
Monday from 6-9 p.m. at the church, where the Rosary will be said at 7
p.m.
Paul was born September 8,
1970, in Kansas City, and had lived most of
his life in this area. He was a member of, and the Music Director for,
Sacred Heart Guadalupe Church. He is survived by his parents, Paul and
Beverly Horan of the home; a brother, T. Edward Horan of Holton, KS;
three sisters, Linda Malach of Stilwell, KS, Ginny LeRette of Kansas
City, MO; and Pam LeRette of Arlington, TX; three nieces; three
nephews; 11 grand-nieces and nephews; and his Sacred Heart Guadalupe
family.
Arrangements: Paul Lawn
Funeral Home, 816-523-1234
BENJAMIN "B.J." HOUGHTON
Benjamin "B.J." Houghton, 19, Liberty, MO, died Saturday, July 23, 2005. A memorial will be held on Tuesday, July 26, at 3:30 p.m. at Pleasant Valley Baptist Church, 6100 North 291 Hwy., Liberty, MO 64068. Visitation will precede the service at 2 p.m. His engaging smile and easy-going manner led to many long-lasting friendships. Family and friends have always been at the center of his life. He will be remembered most for his quick wit and kind, loving spirit. B.J. grew up in Liberty and was a 2004 graduate of Liberty High School. He had completed one year of college. His fascination with cars, which started when he was a toddler, grew with him. He became a talented racer, beginning with go-karts and moving up to minicup cars and dash cars. In 2003, he was named I-70 Speedway Rookie of the Year. He enjoyed working at The Buckle and spending time with his close circle of friends. He is survived by his parents, Alan and Toni Houghton; a sister. Angela Fortner; paternal grandparents, Floyd and Jewel Houghton; maternal grandparents, Carl and Dora King paternal great-grandmother, Mildred Cox; aunts and uncles, Jim King, Carlene Babbit, C. Richard King and C. Randall King; cousins, Stephana Wilson, Leigh Babbit, James King, James Babbit, C.J. King and Donald King; nephews, Lane, Logan, Bryan and a large extended family. B.J.'s family would like to thank everyone for their support and prayers. Donations to The Dream Factory are suggested as memorials. Arrangements: Park Lawn Northland Chapel, 816-781-8228 Click here to view Guestbook for Benjamin "B.J." Houghton LESLEY
C. HOUGHTON
Lesley C. Houghton, 93, formerly of Kansas City, passed away July 27, 2005. He served in the US Army during WWII and retired from TWA; he is survived by a brother, Norman M. Houghton; three nephews and one niece. Arrangements: Park Lawn Funeral Home, 816-523-1234 ROSE (MONTESANO) HOWELL
Rose (Montesano) Howell, 83, of Kansas City passed away July 30, 2005. Services will be 10 a.m. Tuesday August 2, 2005 at the Park Lawn Chapel. Burial in Memorial Park Cemetery, friends may call Monday from 6-8 p.m. at the chapel. In lieu of flowers the family suggests contributions to Christ Presbyterian Church. Rose was born October 29, 1921 in Kansas City. She was a lifelong member of Christ Presbyterian Church where she worked at the Northeast Community Center Nursery for many years. She was preceded in death by her husband Leon Howell, her parents, Joe and Lena Montesano and a brother Santo Montesano. She is survived by her sons Joe Howell, Mike Howell and his wife Pam; grandchildren, Michael, Angie, Dominic, Zachery, Sarah, Rachel, and Jacob; five great grandchildren; brothers and sisters, Joe Montesano, Sam Montesano, Madeline and Jim Hackett, Genevieve Mayfield, Frank and Marion Montesano, Vincent and Bea Montesano, John and Pat Montesano, Lucille Montesano and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Rose loved children all her life and will be fondly remembered by all her family and friends. Arrangements: Park Lawn Funeral Home, 816-523-1234 Click here to view Guestbook for Rose (Montesano) Howell HELEN A. HURST
Helen A. Hurst, 74,
Raymore, MO, passed away Wednesday, May 18, 2005, at Overland Park
Regional Hospital after a long illness. Services will be 10 a.m.,
Monday, May 23, at the Park Lawn Chapel; burial in Green Lawn Cemetery.
Friends may call 4-6 p.m., Sunday at the Chapel, where the Rosary will
be said at 5:30 p.m.
Helen was born August 20, 1930, in Tulsa, OK, and had lived most of her life in the Kansas City area. She had worked as a Tax Examiner for the IRS, and for JC Penney in the Catalog Department, but was a homemaker for most of her life. She was preceded in death by a brother, Ray Vaughn; and two sisters, Thelma Dean and Geraldine Jacobs. She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Don Hurst of the home; three children, Steve Hurst and wife Derith, Springfield, MO, Brenda Snyder, Raymore, MO, and Mike Hurst and wife Debi, Kansas City, MO; two brothers, Robert Vaughn, Gladstone, MO, and Gerald Jacobs, CA; sister, Betty Holt, Prescott, AZ; six grandchildren, Kristine Aranda, Keeli Hyde, Shane, Aimee, and Matt Hurst, and Shawna Burns; and three greatgrandchildren, Johnny and Timothy Aranda, and Lilyanna Hyde. Helen will always be remembered as a loving wife, mother, sister, grandmother, greatgrandmother, and friend. Arrangements: Park Lawn Funeral Home, 816-523-1234 Click here to view Guestbook for Helen A. Hurst LANG HY
Lang Hy, 83, Lee's Summit, MO, died Tuesday, July 12, 2005, at her home. Visitation will be 3-5 p.m. Saturday, July 6, at the Park Lawn Chapel, cremation following. Lang was born April 6, 1922, in Cambodia. She moved to the United States in 1982, and had lived in Lee's Summit since 1999. She is survived by a daughter, Kheng Sok, of the home; son, You Haing, Grandview, MO; seven grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren. Arrangements: Park Lawn Funeral Home, 816-523-1234 Click here to view Guestbook for Lang Hy RICHARD
EARL INGERSOLL
Richard Earl Ingersoll, 77, of Kansas City, passed away Sunday, July 24, 2005. Services will be 10 a.m., Saturday, July 30, at Ruskin Heights Lutheran Church, 10801 Ruskin Way, with burial in Green Lawn Cemetery. The family will receive friends and relatives from 6-8 p.m. at the Park Lawn Chapel, 83rd and Hillcrest Rd. Mr. Ingersoll was born February 22, 1928 in Oklahoma City, OK, and had lived most of his life in this area. A WWII veteran and former KCMO police officer, he worked for Armco Steel Co., until 1987, and was a member of Ruskin Heights Lutheran Church. He is survived by his wife Eva L. Ingersoll; three sons, Weber P. Ingersoll (Esther Markus), of Kansas City, Richard O. Ingersoll (Kathy Truders) of Camden Point, Lief Ingersoll (Christina) of Lee's Summit; and six grandchildren, Adam, Michael, Devin, Dustin, Ethan, and Christian. Arrangements: Park Lawn Funeral Home, 816-523-1234 Click here to view Guestbook for Richard Earl Ingersoll BERNICE JACOBY
Bernice Jacoby, 79, Harrisonville, MO, passed away Thursday, September 8, 2005, at Golden Years Nursing Home. Graveside services will be 2:30 p.m. Monday, September 12, at Green Lawn Cemetery. Arrangements: Park Lawn Funeral Home, 816-523-1234 MARJORIE L. JACKSON Marjorie L. Jackson passed
from this life peacefully at her home on July 25, 2005, of natural
causes.
Marjorie was born in Kansas City, MO, to Andrew and Helen Helmick on March 3, 1923. She was preceded in death by her husband of 48 years, Thomas, who passed away November 19, 1990. She is survived by her daughter, Laura Webb and husband, Howard, of Waxahachie, TX; son, Steven Jackson and wife, Maggie, of Gladstone, MO; daughter, Ann Adkins and husband, Tom, of Prairie Village, KS; and son, Mark Jackson and wife, Sally, of Platte City, MO; sister, Linda Clark of Albuquerque, NM; nine grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews. Marjorie was devoted to her church, serving as a Deacon of Raytown Christian Church, Treasurer of Christian Women's Fellowship, CWS, Treasurer of Adam and Eve Sunday School Class, and Treasurer and Activities Director of Four Seasons for 16 years. Her passion was traveling and playing bridge and canasta with her faithful friends. She retired from Avon after 18 years of working in payroll. Marjorie's family and friends will always cherish the love, generosity and compassion that she gave so freely. Her sprit of adventure inspired us all. Funeral services will be held at Park Lawn Funeral Home at 12 noon, Friday, July 29, with Dr. Robert Bell officiating and Rev. Gary Blakeman assisting. Visitation will be 10:30 a.m. - noon, Friday, at the chapel. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established through Raytown Christian Church. Arrangements: Park Lawn Funeral Home, 816-523-1234 Click here to view Guestbook for Marjorie L. Jackson LAVERN
"MIKE" JAMERSON
LaVern Jamerson, 77, passed away Monday, August 1, 2005. Visitation will be 11:30 a.m. with services following at 1 p.m., Saturday, August 6, at Park Lawn Chapel. LaVern was born March 17, 1928, in Kansas City MO, to Booker and Stella Mae (Roach) Jamerson. He retired from the U.S. Postal Service. He was preceded in death by his parents; two sons, Keith and Anthony Jamerson; brother, Londell Jamerson; and sister, Nona Jamerson. Survivors include his wife of 56 years, Elaine Jamerson; brother, Leonard Lee Jamerson; daughter, LaVerne Jamerson; son, Terrence Jamerson; nine grandchildren; and ten great-grandchildren. Arrangements: Park Lawn Funeral Home, 816-523-1234 Click here to view Guestbook for LaVern Jamerson HELEN EUNICE
JAMES
Helen Eunice James, 90,
passed away
Arrangements: Park Lawn
Funeral Home, 816-523-1234
FRANCIS H. JOHNSON
Francis H. Johnson, 72, of Kearney, MO, died Saturday, July 23, 2005 at Liberty Hospital. Funeral Services 11 a.m. Tuesday July 26, at Park Lawn Northland Chapel, M-291 Hwy at I-35, Liberty, MO. Burial Mount Moriah Terrace Park Cemetery, KCMO. Visitation Monday 6-8 p.m. at the Chapel with Masonic services. Memorials to First United Methodist Church Building Fund or Hospice. Francis was born October 12, 1932, in Norborne, MO. He was employed by American Can Company in North Kansas City for 32 years. He was an Army Veteran, a member of Rising Sun Lodge #13, AF & AM, and a member of the Kearney First United Methodist Church. Francis was preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Elizabeth Clemens Johnson; four brothers and five sisters. Survivors include his wife, Nell; one son, Dwayne Johnson; one daughter, Brenda Ewing; five grandchildren, Brandy, Shala, Megan, Tiffany and Jeffrey; three great-grandchildren, Braden, Kacie, and Korie; one brother, Ralph Johnson and one sister, Oletha Summers. He is also survived by two very special children, Kelsie and Stevie. Arrangments: Park Lawn Northland Chapel, 816-781-8228 Click here to view Guestbook for Francis H. Johnson JOHNNIE RAYMOND JOHNSON
Johnnie Raymond Johnson, 78, died September 18, 2005, at North Kansas City Hospital. Visitation: 11 a.m. until memorial service at 12 noon, Thursday, September 22, at the Park Lawn Chapel. Johnnie is survived by his wife, Shirley, and six children. Arrangements: Park Lawn Funeral Home, 816-523-1234 ETHEL LOUISE KAUFFMAN Ethel Louise Kauffman, 86,
of Wichita, KS, passed away Wednesday, August 17, 2005, at Lakepoint
Care Center in Wichita. Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Saturday,
August 20, at Park Lawn Funeral Home, 8251 Hillcrest Road, Kansas City,
MO. Interment in Memorial Park Cemetery, K.C., MO. Visitation will be
from 12 until service time at the Park Lawn Chapel.
Ethel was born April 18, 1919, in Columbus, OH, to Jess and Anne Sensabaugh. She was a homemaker as well as an avid Bridge player and had achieved the level of Grand Master. Ethel was preceded in death by her parents; a son, Jeff Jones; and her husband, Ralph Kauffman in 2001. Ethel is survived by her son, Gary Jones and his wife, Joan; her daughter Gay Jones; and grandchildren, Geoffrey, Thomas, Christopher, Alice and Danielle Jones. Arrangements: Park Lawn Funeral Home, 816-523-1234 Click here to view Guestbook for Ethel Louise Kauffman ALFRED T. "LUM" KELLEY, JR.
Alfred T. "Lum" Kelley, Jr., 66, of Kansas City, KS, passed away Thursday, August 18, 2005. Memorial visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 25 at the Park Lawn Chapel. Private inurnment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery, Kansas City, MO. Lum was born July 8, 1939 in Kansas City. He was preceded in death by his parents, Alfred and Elizabeth; a brother, Michael and his wife Pamela. He is survived by five children, Paul, Anthony, Lewis, Venita and Lynn; a sister, Martha Griffin, and grandchildren. Arrangements: Park Lawn Funeral Home, 816-523-1234 Click here to view Guestbook for Alfred T. "Lum" Kelley, Jr. FRED JOHN KERN
Fred Kern, 84, Kansas City, died July 9, 2005. Services will be 11 a.m., Wed., July 13, at the Park Lawn Chapel, where friends may call 7-9 p.m., Tuesday with a Scripture Service at 8 p.m.. Burial will be in Mount Olivet Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to MooseHeart Endowment Fund or the American Heart Association. Mr. Kern was born June 21, 1921 in Kansas City and attended Westport High School. He served as Staff Sergeant in the US Army Air Corps 215th Unit during WWII in the European, African and Middle Eastern Campaigns. He received 12 Bonze Stars and the Presidentail Unit Citation. After the war, he returned to Kansas City and graduated from a local engineering program. He worked for Pritchard Engineering, and Durkin Equipment Company, and later was self-employed as a manufacturer's representative for JoKay and Assoc., retiring in 1986. He also owned Kern's Liquors. Fred enjoyed sailing and boating with his wife. He was a member of KC Loyal Order of Moose. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Kay Kern in 2003. Survivors include daughter Kandace K. Maier, Denver, CO; son Greg Kern, Independence, MO; two grandchildren, Ryan and Scott Maier, Denver, Co; brother George Kern, Mabank, TX; and many other close relatives and friends. Arrangements: Park Lawn Funeral Home, 816-523-1234 Click here to view Guestbook for Fred John Kern BERTHA T. KLASSEN
Bertha T. Klassen, 86, of Kansas City, MO, passed away Tuesday, September 20, 2005 at Hidden Lake Care Center, Raytown, MO. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Friday, September 23, 2005 at Sterling Acres Baptist Church, 47th Street at Sterling, Kansas City, MO. Visitation will be from 1 p.m. until service time at the church. Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery, Kansas City, MO. In lieu of flowers the family suggests contributions to Sterling Acres Baptist Church. Bertha was born October 11, 1918 in Mountain View, AR, in Stone County, to Charles B. and Callie Thomas and grew up in that area. She had worked for manufacturing companies including the Rival Corp. until her retirement. She was a member of the Sterling Acres Baptist Church. Bertha was married in 1934 to Wilmer Meredith, he preceded her in death in 1986, she was also preceded in death by her parents, nine brothers and sisters and one great-grandson. Bertha leaves to cherish her memory, her husband Wesley W. Klassen whom she married November 12, 1988; her daughter Joyce Roper; five stepchildren, Lenda Montoya, Carolyn Eisberg, Wesley Klassen, Jr., Donna Ward, and Kimberly Yates; four grandchildren, 11 step grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren; two step great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. Arrangements: Park Lawn Funeral Home, 816-523-1234 Click here to view Guestbook for Bertha T. Klassen LARRY RUPERT KLEIN
Larry Rupert Klein, 67, of Liberty, MO, passed away Friday, July 29, 2005. Visitation will be Tuesday, August 2, 2005 from 6-8 p.m. at Park Lawn Northland Chapel, Liberty, MO. Graveside service and burial 11 a.m. Wednesday, August 3, 2005 in Wollard Cemetery, Long Lane, MO. In lieu of flowers, the family suggested contributions to the Wollard Cemetery. Larry was born August 30, 1937 in Springfield, MO. He was a retired warranty clerk at DeLaval Inc, Kansas City, MO and a Navy veteran. Larry was preceded in death by his parents, Henry Rupert and Edith Barttlet Klein; and one daughter, Theresa Lite. Survivors include his wife, Brenda Klein; one son, Rupe Klein; nine grandchildren and two brothers, Curtis Klein and Kent Klein. Larry competed and fought in death just as he did in life. Arrangements: Park Lawn Northland Chapel, 816-781-8228 Click here to view Guestbook for Larry Rupert Klein JANE LOUISE
KNIGHT
Jane Louise Knight, 75,
passed away Tuesday, March 29, 2005. Friends may call 12 – 1:00
pm Saturday, April 2, 2005, at the Park Lawn Chapel; graveside services
immediately following in Memorial Park Cemetery.
Jane was born July 30,
1929, in Kansas City, MO, and had
worked for the
IRS. She was preceded in death by two sons, Larry Combs and
Terrence Lee Combs. Survivors include her husband, Lewis D.
Knight, daughter, Pamela Malecke, Rio Dell, CA, son, Donald C. Knight,
Cleveland, MO, three sisters, Betty Warren and Mary Gilday, both of
Desert Hot Springs, CA, and Carlene Kennedy, Overland Park, KS, four
grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren.
Arrangements: Park Lawn
Funeral Home, 816-523-1234
EVELYN ANN KOELMEL
Evelyn Ann Koelmel, 74, of
Kansas
City, passed away Thursday, April 14, 2005, at Seasons Care Center.
Memorial Services will be 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 19, 2005 at the
Park Lawn Chapel, private interment at Green lawn Cemetery. Friends may
call Tuesday from 10:30 a.m. until service time, at the chapel.
Evelyn was born August
21,
1930 in Salisbury, Missouri and had lived in
the Kansas City area most of her life. She as a member of Raytown
Christian Church and had worked as the Librarian for the Kansas City
Star Newspaper for many years before retiring. She is survived by her
husband of 50 years, Archie Koelmel of the home, a brother, Thomas
Naylor of Napoleon, Missouri as well as many nieces, nephews, and
cousins.
Arrangements: Park Lawn
Funeral Home, 816-523-1234
OTTO QUENTON KROGE
Otto
Quenton Kroge, 67, of Kearney, MO, passed away April 12, 2005, at his
home. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m., Friday, April 15, at St.
Stephen Lutheran Church, 205 N. Forest, Liberty. Burial in Glenridge
Cemetery, Liberty. Visitation will be 6 p.m., to 8 p.m., Thursday, at
Park Lawn Northland Chapel. Memorial contributions to New Life Lutheran
Church (LCMS), c/o Park Lawn Northland Chapel.
Quenton was born Sept.
17,
1937, near Piper, KS, the son of Otto and
Hulda Kroge. He grew up in Higginsville, MO, and served in the U.S.
Army. In 1957, he moved to Kansas City and later in 1968 to Kearney.
His career spanned 44 years in Electrical Engineering for Great Lakes
Pipe Line Co., J. F. Pritchard, and the Bayer Corporation, before
retirement in 2001. Survivors include his parents, Otto and Hulda,
Kroge, Higginsville; his wife of 43 years, Marilyn J. (Hoeppner) Kroge,
of the home; two sons and daughtersin-law, Jeffery and Lisa Kroge,
Bryan and Angela Kroge; and six grandchildren, all of Kearney. He also
leaves his sister, Marjorie Kline, Overland Park, KS.
Arrangements: Park Lawn
Northland Chapel, 816-781-8228
CORRINNE L. LAIR
Corrinne L. Lair, 88,
passed
away Tuesday, March 8, 2005, at Foxwood Springs Living Center. Services
will be 10:00 a.m., Friday, March 11, at St. Luke's United Methodist
Church, burial in Green Lawn Cemetery. Friends may call 6:00 - 8:00
p.m., Thursday at the Park Lawn Chapel. The family suggests
contributions to the St. Luke's United Methodist Church Memorial Fund.
Corrinne was born October 9, 1916, in Kirksville, MO, and had lived in the Kansas City Area since 1952. She had worked for the Federal Aviation Administration. She was a member of St. Luke's United Methodist Church and its Quilter's Guild. She is survived by a daughter, Elberta Long, Raytown, MO, son, Lyman E. Waddill, Groveland, CA, ten grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-granddaughter. Arrangements: Park Lawn Funeral Home, 816-523-1234
NORMAN
ROSS LARSON
Norman Ross Larson, 62, passed away June 26, 2005. Services 10 a.m. July 1, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Blue Springs. Burial in Blue Springs Cemetery. The family will receive friends Thursday June 30, at 6-8 p.m. at the church. Arrangements: Park Lawn Funeral Home, 816-523-1234 MARY G. LAURENCE
Mary G. Laurence, 75, of Kansas City, MO, passed away Monday, August 15, 2005 at her home. Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11:30 a.m., Wednesday, August 17, 2005 at St. Therese Catholic Church, 7207 NW, Hwy 9, Kansas City, MO. Visitation will be held 10:30 a.m. until service time at the church. Interment will be in Pleasant Ridge Cemetery, Weston, MO. In lieu of flowers the family suggests contributions to the American Cancer Society. Mary was born June 27, 1930 in St. Joseph, MO, to Joseph and Valerie Jaroski. She was a homemaker and had worked part time as a press operator for the Park College Press before retiring in 1989. Mary was united in marriage to Benton D. Laurence, June 25, 1949 he survives of the home. Additional survivors include her daughters Patricia Sue McCall, and husband Robert K., Teresa Ann Fry, and husband David J., her son Bradley E. Laurence, and wife Linda J., grandson, Matthew L. McCall, and step-grandson Benjamin D. Fry. Arrangements: Park Lawn Northland Chapel, 816-781-8228 Click here to view Guestbook for Mary G. Laurence DOROTHY
M. (DONMYER) LAWRENCE
Dorothy M. (Donmyer) Lawrence, 91, Lee's Summit, MO, passed away July 25, 2005, at Lee's Summit Hospital. Private burial in Raymore Cemetery, Raymore, MO. Cremation. Memorials may be made to the Pleasant Hill Historical Society, P.O. Box 31, Pleasant Hill, MO, 64080, or the Raymore Historical Society, P.O. Box 1483, Raymore, MO, 64083. Dorothy was born February 5, 1914 in Kansas City, MO, to Francis L. and Sarah A. (Yoder) Donmyer. She grew up in Butler, MO. Dorothy was preceded in death by two sisters, Elizabeth (Bessie) Donmyer and Agnes Donmyer; and by four brothers, Milton Donmyer, Arther J. Donmyer, Carson Hiram Donmyer, and Franklin M. Donmyer. Dorothy was married to Fred E. Lawrence, January 1, 1939. He died in 1990. They lived in Lee's Summit and Raymore, MO. Dorothy was retired from a career as a hair stylist at the Elizabeth Arden Salon on the Country Club Plaza. Dorothy is survived by her daughter, Beverly A. Kennedy and husband, Robert, Pleasant Hill, MO; a grandson, Christopher T. Kennedy, and greatgranddaughter, Emma J. Kennedy, both of Warrensburg, MO. She will be remembered for her wonderful sense of humor and her strength and determination in difficult times. She will be missed by family and friends. Arrangements: Park Lawn Funeral Home, 816-523-1234 Click here to view Guestbook for Dorothy M. (Donmyer) Lawrence LLOYD M. LEONARD
Lloyd M. Leonard, born
June
19, 1919, died on March 26, 2005.
Visitation, Wednesday, March 30, 2005, from 6-8 p.m., Funeral on
Thursday, March 31, 2005, at 2 p.m., both will be at Park Lawn Funeral
Home, 8251 Hillcrest Rd, KCMO, Interment at Memorial Park Cemetery,
KCMO.
Lloyd was born and
raised
in Kansas City, Missouri. He
graduated
from Paseo High School in 1937. He then served in the Army during WWII
from 1940-1945, he retired from the Kansas City Zoo, as head of
maintenance, in 1985. He is preceded in death by his wife, Rosa Lee
Leonard, He is survived by his daughter Patricia Turney, her husband,
Robert, and their son, Robert Jr.; daughter, Beverly Rhodes, husband,
George, and their son, Ryan L. Butler; his son, Philip M. Leonard; his
brother, Harold Leonard; sister, Sarah (Tiny) Odor.
Arrangements: Park Lawn
Funeral Home, 816-523-1234
FRANK H. L'HOMMEDIEU
Frank H. L'Hommedieu, 63,
Pleasant Valley, MO, passed away June 8, 2005, at Liberty Hospital.
Visitation will be 4-6 p.m. Friday, June 10 at Park Lawn Northland
Chapel, I-35 at M-291 Hwy., Liberty. Private funeral services will
follow. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions
to the American Cancer Society.
Frank was born March 12, 1942, in Kansas City, MO, the son of Robert Frank and Christine (Greer) L'Hommedieu. His mother preceded him in death. Frank worked as an Inspector for General Motors at Fairfax for 37 years, and was a member of the UAW Local 31. Survivors include his wife Linda; two daughters, Amy Niehaus and Alyson Torres; father Robert L'Hommedieu; two brothers, William L'Hommedieu and his wife Brenda, and Robert L. L'Hommedieu; three sisters, Frances Douglas, Debra Hall, and Renee Russell; and 10 grandchildren, Andrew, Kyle, Aryanna, Lindsay, Britany, Nick, Anthony, Nathan, Dylan, and Jason. Arrangements: Park Lawn Northland Chapel, 816-781-8228 Click here to view Guestbook for Frank H. L'Hommedieu MARGARET D. (SIMMONS) LICHTY
Margaret D. (Simmons)
Lichty, 90, of Kansas City, MO, passed away May 23, 2005, at St. Joseph
Health Center. Visitation will begin at 10 a.m., followed by Funeral
Services at 11 a.m. Friday, May 27, 2005, at Broadway United Methodist
Church, Wornall Road at 74th St., K.C., MO. burial in Chapel Hill
Memorial Gardens, K.C., KS. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests
memorial contributions to the church.
Margaret was born January 22, 1915, in Thayer, KS. She retired in 1980, from the U.S. Department of Energy where she was employed for 20 years. She was a very active member of Broadway United Methodist Church, serving on various committees and in its Keystone Class. She was preceded in death by her first husband of 50 years, Charles L. Simmons in 1986. In 1987, she was united in marriage to Glenn A. Lichty who survives, of the home. Margaret also leaves her three daughters, Laraine Edwards and her husband, Jack, Camille Land and her husband, Dave, and Kathy Dufur; a brother, Warren Dedrick and his wife, Vivian; seven grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren; two step-daughters, Mary Lea Shore and her husband, John, and Patty Barry and her husband, Rod; four step-grandchildren; and four step-great-grandchildren. Arrangements: Park Lawn Funeral Home, 816-523-1234 Click here to view Guestbook for Margaret D. (Simmons) Lichty ESTIL LEE LILE
Estil Lee Lile, 80, of
Belton, MO, passed away Saturday, August 13, 2005 at Beautiful Savior
Nursing Home. Services will be 10 a.m., Monday, August 15, 2005 at the
Park Lawn Chapel; burial with Military Honors will be in Green Lawn
Cemetery. Friends may call 3-5 p.m., Sunday, at the Park Lawn Chapel
with a Masonic Service at 4:30.
Estil was born October 17, 1924 in Richmond, MO. He retired from the US Army as a Sergeant after 22 years of service. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge and Scottish Rite Bodies. He is survived by two daughters, Annie L. and Brenda P., as well as many nieces and nephews. Arrangements: Park Lawn Funeral Home, 816-523-1234 Click here to view Guestbook for Estil Lee Lile NANCY LEE LINDGREN
Nancy Lee Lindgren, 64,
passed away Sunday, March 13, 2005, at St.
Joseph Health Center. Services will be 10:00am Wednesday, March
16 at Calvary Lutheran Church, burial in Memorial Park Cemetery.
Friends may call 6 – 8 pm Tuesday at the Park Lawn Chapel. In
lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to the American
Cancer Society or the Calvary Lutheran Musical Ministry.
Nancy was born October
8,
1940, in Kansas City, MO.
She worked
for Continental Grain Company for 25 years, and then worked as a part
time teaching assistant at Calvary Lutheran Preschool. She was a
member of Calvary Lutheran Church, Lutheran Women’s Missionary League,
and Bear Heart Den-Good Bears of the World. She is survived by
her husband, Patrick Lindgren, of the home, daughter, Kathleen Pitman,
Kansas City, MO, two grandchildren, Arynne and Dylan, brother, George
Knuth, Pontiac, IL, and sister, Sharon Knuth, Kansas City, MO.
Arrangements: Park Lawn
Funeral Home, 816-523-1234
CARMEN ESTER LISINSKI
 Carmen Ester Lisinski, 71,
beloved wife,
mother, grandmother, sister and friend, left this earth for her home in
heaven
on Saturday, March 19, 2005, surrounded by her loving family.
Carmen was born on
November
6, 1933 in Kansas City,
MO, to Jose M. Gomez and Macaria (Merino) Gomez. She is survived by her
loving
husband, Adam (Bob) Lisinski, to whom she was married for 48 years, and
their
five children: Maria Elena Paulson,
Robert M. Lisinski, David M. Lisinski, Theresa A. Huffman and Suzanne
L.
Paradis. She is also survived by their ten wonderful grandchildren:
Michael R.
Paulson, Stephen C. Paulson, Ryan A. Lisinski, Kassia N. Lisinski,
Gabrielle R.
Lisinski, Christian A. Huffman, Brennan J. Huffman, Michael C. Huffman,
Erin J.
Paradis and Katelyn G. Paradis, all of whom loved and were greatly
loved by
her. The tremendous sorrow in all their hearts is surpassed only by
Carmen’s
legacies of love, honor, strength, joy and memories with which she
blessed
their lives. Carmen’s many friends include those within the U.S. Air
Force
family, her coworkers during a 40-year working career,
fellow parishioners and members of the Friends of St. Anthony Club in
the
Prince of Peace parish community. She retired from Deluxe Check
Printers in
1995, after having worked there for nearly 20 years.
Carmen was a devout Roman
Catholic with a deep faith
in God, reciting daily the Chaplet of the Divine Mercy. She had a great
zest
for life, despite her 13-year battle with rheumatoid arthritis.
Friends may visit on
Tuesday,
March 22nd ,
from 7:00 to 9:00 PM at Prince of Peace Catholic Church, 16000 West
143rd
Street in Olathe, where a rosary recitation will begin at 8:30 PM. The
Mass of
Christian Burial celebrating Carmen’s life will be on Wednesday, March
23rd
, at 10:00 AM at Prince of Peace Catholic Church, with burial at
Resurrection
Cemetery in Lenexa. A luncheon will be provided at the church
immediately
following the burial service.
Donations in Carmen’s
memory
can be sent to the Arthritis
Foundation, P.O. Box 96280, Washington, DC 20090, by calling
1-800-283-7800 or
at www.arthritis.org.
Carmen suffered
from rheumatoid arthritis. If you wish to specifically contribute to RA
research, please indicate this on your donation.
SHARON M. LEHMANN
Sharon Marie (Bobo)
Lehmann,
60, of Liberty, MO., passed away March 9, 2005, at Liberty Hospital.
Visitation will be from 6-9 p.m., Friday, March 11, at the Park Lawn
Northland Chapel, I-35 at M-291 Hwy., Liberty. Funeral services will be
at 2 p.m., Saturday, March 12, at the chapel. Burial in Glenridge
Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial
contributions to the Liberty Hospital Tree House.
Sharon was born Sept.
18,
1944, in St. Louis, MO, the daughter of
Richard and Margaret (Barrett) Lynam. She is preceded in death by her
father and a sister, Peggy Busch. Sharon worked as a Food Service Aide
for Liberty Hospital and was a member of St. James Catholic Church.
Survivors include her husband of 39 years, Richard James Lehmann; two
children, Lisa Marie Lehmann, and Michael James Lehmann, and his wife,
Tammera; two grandchildren, Audrey and Caleb; her mother, Margaret
Lynam; a brother, Richard D. Lynam; and four sisters, Jacqueline
Shields, Kathleen Heeter, Deborah Davis, and Denise Westrich; and many
nieces and nephews. Sharon was a loving wife, mother and grandmother,
and will be missed by her family and many friends.
Arrangements: Park Lawn
Northland Chapel, (816) 781-8228
PATRICIA NAOMI LICHNER
Patricia Naomi Lichner, 87, passed away Saturday, July 16, 2005, at Truman Medical Center. Visitation will begin 12 noon with services following at 1 p.m. Thursday, July 21, at the Park Lawn Chapel. Burial in Memorial Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Mary's Episcopal Church, where Patricia was a member. Patricia was born August 27, 1917 in Urich, MO, to Homer Paul and Flo Marie (O'Rourke) Patterson. She was an avid gardener, a nature and animal lover, and an excellent cook. She was preceded in death by her parents, husbands, Robert R. Brookshire, William Fabina, and William Lichner; brother, Robert J. Patterson; sister, Rosemary Manzo, and step-father, E.K. Lewis. She is survived by a son, Col. (Ret) Robert R. Brookshire II and his wife, Marijo; daughter, Mary Sharon Carmichael; grandchildren, Elizabeth and David Brookshire, and Brad and Serena Dehoney, and great-grandchild, B.J. Dehoney; brother, Homer Paul Patterson and wife, Delores, and numerous nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends. Arrangements: Park Lawn Funeral Home, 816-523-1234 Click here to view Guestbook for Patricia Naomi Lichner THELMA
M. (GEORGE) LONG
Thelma M. (George) Long, 89,
of Independence, MO, went to be with her Lord on April 21, 2005.
Visitation will begin at 6 p.m., followed by funeral services at 7 p.m.
on Friday, April 22, at the Grace Heartland Community Church, 9511 E.
59th St., Raytown. Graveside Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday,
April 23, in the Farley Cemetery, Princeton, MO. In lieu of flowers,
the family suggests memorials to Crossroads Hospice.
Thelma was born June 26, 1915, in Gilman
City, MO, the daughter of
Vincil and Grace Cummings. She was a member of Grace Heartland
Community Church. She had been active with the Blue Ridge Christian
Union Club and enjoyed bowling with them and others. She is preceded in
death by her parents; husbands, Jesse Elijah George and Harley Long;
sons, Wilbur Lee and Jerry Wayne George; grandson, Dennis Ellis;
sisters, Mary Alice, Flora Catherine and Donna Lou; and brother, Bill.
Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Mary Rose and Elwood
Ellis; son and daughter-in-law, Gary and Linda George; stepchildren and
their spouses, Edith and George Everett, Wynona and Hale Thompson and
Duane and Marilyn Long; four brothers, Bonnie Cummings, R.T. Cummings
and wife, Dixie, Larry Cummings and wife, Melva and John Cummings and
wife, Delores; four sisters, Dolores Johnston, Edith June Wiley, Joann
Hillyard and Maxine Hendren and husband, John; nine grandchildren; 12
stepgrandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; 16 stepgreat-grandchildren;
18 great-greatgrandchildren; and many nieces and nephews, other
relatives and friends. Thelma was a loving mother, grandmother and
friend to all and will be greatly missed.
Arrangements: Park Lawn Northland Chapel, 816-781-8228 Click here to view Guestbook for Thelma M. (George) Long NORA LEE LOVE
Nora Lee Love, 94, peacefully departed this life on Tues., August 16, 2005. Services will be 11 a.m. Sat., August 20, at Ebenezer AME Church, burial in Green Lawn Cemetery. Friends may call 9 a.m. until service time Saturday at the Church. Arrangements: Park Lawn Funeral Home, 816-523-1234 ENOLA GRACE LOVEALL
Enola Grace Loveall, 73, of Raytown, passed away Friday, September 23, 2005. Services will be 1 p.m., Tuesday, September 27, at the Park Lawn Funeral Chapel. Burial in Memorial Park Cemetery. Friends may call Monday from 6-8 p.m. at the chapel. The family suggests contributions to Crossroads Hospice. Mrs. Loveall was born October 12, 1931, in Seneca, MO and had lived in this area 49 years. She was a member of Calvary Assembly of God Church. She was preceded in death by her parents Charles and Mary Tucker; four brothers, Glen, Melvin, Hycle and Ross Tucker. Survivors include her husband of 47 years, Charles Truman Loveall of the home, a son, Charles D. Loveall; a daughter, Carolyn S. (David) Wehner, all of Raytown, MO; a brother Dorwin Tucker of Seneca, MO; a sister, Margie Perse of Wyandotte, OK; and 2 grandchildren, Amanda and Rick Wehner. Arrangements: Park Lawn Funeral Home, 816-523-1234 Click here to view Guestbook for Enola Grace Loveall MARIE (VULGAMOTT) LOVETT
Marie (Vulgamott) Lovett,
98, Independence, MO, passed away Monday, August 1, 2005, at Truman
Lakewood Care Center. Visitation will begin at 9 a.m. with services
following at 10 a.m. Friday, August 5, at the Park Lawn Chapel, burial
in Graham, MO. Contributions may be made to the Truman Lakewood Care
Center.
Marie was born July 19, 1907, in Butler, MO, to William and Elizabeth Tingler. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Independence, MO. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Spencer Vulgamott, son, Robert Vulgamott, and daughter, Sarah Hartman. Survivors include sons, Roland Vulgamott, Santa Fe, TX, Ted Vulgarmott, St. Joseph, MO, Stan Vulgamott, Independence, MO, and daughter, Barbara Rumsey, Independence, MO; 12 grandchildren, 18 greatgrandchildren and one great-greatgrandchild. Arrangements: Park Lawn Funeral Home, 816-523-1234 Click here to view Guestbook for Marie (Vulgamott) Lovett ADA NADINE LUCAS
Ada Nadine Lucas, 93, formerly of Independence, MO, passed away Wednesday, August 3, 2005, at Good Samaritan Care Center in Cole Camp, MO. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Saturday, August 6, at the Park Lawn Chapel, 8251 Hillcrest Road, Kansas City, MO; burial in Green Lawn Cemetery. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Friday at the Chapel. Nadine was born second in line of 13 children to Carrie and Joseph Bennett, in Kansas City, MO, on March 11, 1912. She was preceded in death by her husband, George Dewey Lucas, and ten of her siblings. She is survived by her five children, Patty Saturn (Keith), Rochester, NY, Dewey Wayne Lucas, Lincoln, MO, Sammy Jo Boyd, Independence, MO, Shirley Irene Clinton, Kansas City, MO, and Dolores J. Terry (Tom), Independence, MO; sister, Betty Newell, Sulphur Springs, AR; brother, Carl Bennett, Baytown, MO; 14 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren, and 12 great-great-grandchildren. Nadine was always happiest when she was fishing with her brother Carl, or working in her flower garden. Her favorite flowers are yellow roses. She loved her family, she was loved by her family, and she will be greatly missed. Arrangements: Park Lawn Funeral Home, 816-523-1234 Click here to view Guestbook for Ada Nadine Lucas ELMA LUCILLE LUNCEFORD
Elma Lucille Lunceford, 72,
died April 30, 2005, at Lee's Summit Hospital. Graveside services will
be 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 4 at Oakland Cemetery, Buckner, MO. There
will be a memorial service 2:30 p.m. Sunday, May 8 at Blue Ridge
Presbyterian Church, 6429 Blue Ridge Blvd., where the family will
receive visitors from 1:30-2:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family
suggests contributions to Child Evangelism Fellowship, 15800 Calvary
Rd., Kansas City, MO, 64147.
Lucille was born on June 4,
1932. A graduate of East High School in Kansas City and of Bob Jones
University, she fulfilled her childhood dream of mission service and
went to Thailand as a missionary, where for nearly 40 years she served
God and the Thai people whom she loved. She served as a missionary
there for many years, first with the Child Evangelism Fellowship and
later as an independent missionary, teaching children, translating
evangelism materials, ministering in women's prisons, and teaching
adult education classes. In 1993 she returned to the United States,
living in Raytown until her death. She is survived by her brother and
sister-in-law Lawrence and Delores Lunceford, Raytown; nephew William
Lunceford and his wife Saundra, Oak Grove; two nieces, Rebecca Foster
and her husband John, Raytown, and Lucy Lunceford and her husband
Mohiuddin, Bangladesh; 11 grandnieces and nephews; and many in the next
generation.
Arrangements: Park Lawn Funeral Home, 816-523-1234 Click here to view Guestbook for Elma Lucille Lunceford DOROTHY O. MACKEY
Dorothy O. Mackey, 78, of
Kansas City, passed away March 6, 2005. Graveside services will be 2:30
p.m., Thursday, March 10, 2005, in Green Lawn Cemetery.
Survivors include three daughters, Sheri Perkins and Nikki Mackey, both of Independence, MO, Debbie Butler of Flemington, MO; two grandsons, Richard Medeiros and Michael Medeiros. Arrangements: Park Lawn
Funeral Home, 816-523-1234
Click here to view Guestbook for Dorothy O. Mackey DEACON WALTER "BILLY JOE" MADGE, JR.
Deacon Walter "Billy Joe"
Madge, Jr., 64, KCMO, died Aug. 17, 2005. Services 11 a.m. Saturday,
Aug. 27, at Second Missionary Baptist Church, 5111 Harry Truman Dr.,
Grandview. Burial in Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation 9 a.m. Saturday
at the church.
Arrangements: Park Lawn Funeral Home, 816-523-1234 MILDRED MARIE MAPLES
Mildred
Marie Maples, 90, passed away Tuesday, April 12, 2005, at Monett Health
Care Center, Monett, MO. Friends may call 12:30 p.m. until service time
2 p.m. Monday, April 18 at the Park Lawn Chapel; burial in Memorial
Park Cemetery.
Mildred was born August 6,
1914, to Fred and Nancy Jaqua.
She was a
member of Victory Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her
husband Martin Maples, 1996, son Wayne Maples, 1994, sisters Evelyn
Maples, Leila Jaqua, and Lois Jaqua, and brother Iral Jaqua. Survivors
include daughter-in law Shirley Maples; sister Mary Perry; nieces
Tressa
Madewell, Barbara Owens, Nancy Beutel, Jeanette Gray, Sarah Hill, and
Anita Brennan; nephew David Perry; and numerous other relatives and
friends.
Arrangements: Park Lawn Funeral Home, 816-523-1234 Click here for Guestbook for Mildred Marie Maples LEROY J. MAYHUGH
Leroy J. Mayhugh, 83, passed away August 6, 2005. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Thursday, August 11, 2005, at Park Lawn Funeral Home; burial in Green Lawn Cemetery. The family will receive friends Thursday, from 9 a.m. until service time. Leroy was born September 11, 1921, in Rothville, MO. He was a longtime resident of Kansas City where he had a successful career in auto sales after proudly serving in the US Navy in WWII and Korea. Leroy lived his final years in Lamar, MO. He is survived by his three children, Dennis Mayhugh, Helen Boody and Leann Venable; three stepchildren; and 10 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Juanita and son, Bryant. Arrangements: Park Lawn Funeral Home, 816-523-1234 Click here to view Guestbook for Leroy J. Mayhugh CHARLES "CHUCK" W. McADAM
Charles "Chuck" W. McAdam, 44, Lee's Summit, MO, died Friday, August 26, 2005, of a sudden heart attack. Visitation with the family will be 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, August 30 at the Blue Ridge Baptist Temple, 10306 Blue Ridge Blvd., Kansas City, MO. A memorial service celebrating his life will follow at 7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions to the family may be left at the church. Chuck was born September 10, 1960, to Edward and Melba McAdam in North Kansas City, MO. He graduated from Park Hill High School in 1978. He earned a bachelor's degree in music education at Missouri Western State College, and a master's degree from Truman State University. He was a member of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia Fraternity and Phi Beta Mu National Bandmaster Fraternity. He taught instrumental music in the Belton School District for the past 15 years, and truly loved helping his students discover and develop their musical talent. Chuck was married to Denise Caponetto on July 23, 2000. He was an active member of Blue Ridge Baptist Temple. Chuck was a loving husband, father, son, and friend. He was preceded in death by his father, Edward, and his first wife, Lenora "Lori" Feather. Survivors include his wife, Denise; children, Christopher McAdam, Cody McAdam, Rebekkah Caponetto, and Hannah Caponetto; grandson, Dylan Callahan; mother, Melba McAdam, Parkville, MO; sister, Janet Briscoe and her husband Steve, Parkville, MO, and numerous nieces and nephews. Chuck will be missed and remembered lovingly by all who knew him. Arrangements: Park Lawn Funeral Home, 816-523-1234 Click here to view Guestbook for Charles "Chuck" W. McAdam GEORGIA McCARTER
Georgia McCarter, 89, Grandview, MO, passed away Thursday, July 14, 2005, at Grandview Manor. Private inurnment in Mt. Hope Cemetery, Topeka, KS. Arrangements: Park Lawn Funeral Home, 816-523-1234 DELORIS
M. McCORMICK
Deloris M. McCormick, 76,
Kearney, MO, formerly of Raytown, MO, passed
away Tuesday, May 10, 2005, at Liberty Hospital. Services will be
10:00am Saturday, May 14, at the Park Lawn Northland Chapel, where
friends may call 6 – 8 pm Friday. Burial in Mount Olivet Cemetery.
Deloris was born January
30, 1929, in Independence, MO. She was
preceded in death by her husband, Joseph, parents, Cecil B. and Cecil
(Higgins) Wright, two sisters, and a brother. Survivors include
three sons and their wives, Michael McCormick, Jerry and Linda
McCormick, and Tim and Robin McCormick, and four grandchildren,
Shaughn, Connor, Matt, and Melissa.
Arrangements: Park Lawn Northland Chapel, 816-781-8228 Click here to view Guestbook for Deloris M. McCormick SUSAN ALENE McDOWELL
Susan Alene McDowell, 42, went to be with the Lord on June 6, 2005. Visitation will begin at 12 noon, followed by funeral services at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, June 11, at the Park Lawn Chapel. Burial in Green Lawn Cemetery. She was preceded in death by her father, Harold McDowell. Survivors include her mother and step-father, Ann J. and Blanchard Talbert; four sisters, Mary McDowell Chalbi, Antoinette McDowell, Harriette Madge and husband Raymond, Sherrie McDowell; a brother, Steward McDowell; and a host of nieces; nephews and other relatives. Arrangements: Park Lawn Funeral Home, (816) 523-1234 Click here to view Guestbook for Susan Alene McDowell MARY LOIS (ADAMS) McGINNESS
Mary Lois (Adams) McGinness, 78, of Lathrop, MO, died Friday, September 9, 2005 at Saint Luke's Northland Hospital on Barry Road. Services: Visitation 4:30-6 p.m. Monday, September 12 at Park Lawn Lathrop Chapel in Lathrop. Open graveside service at the Lathrop cemetery immediately following the visitation. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests gifts to the Spelman Medical Foundation, in Mary's memory, to build and equip the Center for Women and Family Wellness at the Saint Luke's Northland Hospital on Barry Road. Mary was born in Chillicothe, MO on Aug. 28, 1927. She grew up in Excelsior Springs, MO, where she graduated from high school, and then attended Lindenwood College in St. Charles, MO. She married Robert C. McGinness on Sept. 18, 1946. Bob and Mary lived on their ranch in Lathrop and were involved in pioneering the Charolais cattle business. They traveled extensively throughout the United States to Charolais cattle shows and for Bob's competition in championship trapshooting. Mary's primary interests were raising her children and taking care of the family home. She was an avid gardener and loved the outdoors. Mary was a member of the Christian faith. She had many, many friends and will be greatly missed by them and, of course, her family. Mary was preceded in death by her husband, Bob, and is survived by son R. Michael McGinness and wife Cheryl of Platte City, MO, son James C. McGinness and fiance' Nancy Lombardino of Mission Hills, KS, and daughter Lisa Rooney and husband Bryan of Lathrop, MO, brother Robert F. Adams of Liberty, MO, a dear cousin Geri Hamer of Kansas City, MO, five grandchildren: Adam McGinness and wife Kim, Marcie Schuman and husband Kyle, and Meghan, Lauren and Britt Rooney, one great-grandson Cade McGinness, two nieces, Carolyn Birkeness and Julie Adams, and a greatniece Alyson Birkeness. Arrangements: Park Lawn Lathrop Chapel, 816-740-4658 Click here to view Guestbook for Mary Lois (Adams) McGinness RYAN CURTIS McGUYER
Ryan Curtis McGuyer, 21, Manhattan, KS, passed away Wednesday, June 29, 2005. Services will be 10 a.m. Thursday, July 7, at the Park Lawn Chapel; burial in Memorial Park Cemetery. Friends may call 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at the Chapel. Arrangements: Park Lawn Funeral Home, 816-523-1234 DAVID L. MCKARNIN
David L. McKarnin, 51, of
Kansas City, passed away June 19, 2005, at
his home. Services will be 3 p.m. Wednesday June 22, 2005, at the Park
Lawn Chapel. Burial in Green Lawn Cemetery. Friends may call Tuesday
from 7-9 p. m. at the chapel.
David was born April 23, 1954, in Kansas City and was a lifelong area resident. He was a supervisor for the City of Kansas City Public Works Department. Survivors include his wife Debra A. McKarnin; a daughter Andrea Marie McKarnin both of the home; a brother Steve McKarnin of Lee's Summit, MO, and many nieces and nephews. Arrangements: Park Lawn Funeral Home, 816-523-1234 Click here to view Guestbook for David L McKarnin DOROTHY E. McKAY
Dorothy E. McKay, 87, Raytown, MO, passed away Friday, September 9, 2005, at her home. Friends may call 10 a.m. until service time at 11 a.m. Tuesday, September 13, at the Park Lawn Chapel. Graveside services will be 12:30 Tuesday, at Fort Leavenworth National Cemetery. The family suggests contributions to KC Hospice. Dorothy was born March 26, 1918 in Bethany, MO. She had lived in the Kansas City area for most of her life, and had worked for the Intercollegiate Press. She was a member of Crossroads Church and the VFW Ladies' Auxiliary. She is survived by four sons, Paul F. Pettigrew, Jacksonville, AR, Larry G. McKay, Pleasant Hill, MO, Ronnie G. McKay, Wellsville, KS, and Jimmie L. McKay, Deepwater, MO; daughter, Nancy McGinnis, Raytown, MO; two brothers, Bill Ashford, Jacksonville, NC, and Victor Ashford, Fort Worth, TX; sister, Beatrice Smith, Security, CO; 17 grandchildren, and several great and great-great-grandchildren. Arrangements: Park Lawn Funeral Home, 816-523-1234 Click here to view Guestbook for Dorothy E. McKay BETTY
JEAN HOWEY McMILLEN
Betty Jean Howey McMillen,
85, died Tuesday, July 5, 2005,
in Kansas City, MO. Memorial services will be 10 a.m., Saturday, July
9, at the Park Lawn Chapel, inurnment in Green Lawn Cemetery.
Contributions may be made to Crossroads Hospice.
Betty was born December 24, 1919, the daughter of Josephine Rambo Howey and Doug Rollen Howey, Sr. She was married April 17, 1938, to Herschel Lee McMillen, Sr., in Kansas City, MO. They lived on Brookside Blvd., and at their lake home in Laurie, MO. She retired from Standard Oil Company and worked also with the Montgomery Ward Company for several years. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Herschel, on February 3, 1995; son, Larry Dee McMillen, November 11, 2003; two sisters, Josephine Smith, and Gladys Antsey; and one brother, Doug Howey, Jr. Survivors include one son and his wife, Herschel McMillen, Jr., and Denise, Jefferson City, MO; brother, William Howey, Independence, MO; ten grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, four step-great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; three step great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Arrangements: Park Lawn Funeral Home, 816-523-1234 Click here to view Guestbook for Betty Jean Howey McMillen DEBRA
J. “DEBBIE” McNEAL
Debra J. “Debbie” McNeal,
44, passed away Monday, May 30, 2005, at Research Medical Center.
Graveside services will be 12:00 noon Friday, June 3, in Memorial Park
Cemetery. Visitation 7 – 9 pm Thursday at the Park Lawn
Chapel.
Debbie was born October 18, 1960, in Kansas City, MO, and lived her entire life in this area. She attended Lee’s Summit United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lester and Helen Moore, and a brother, Larry Moore. Survivors include her husband, Richard L. “Rick” McNeal of the home; three sons, Chris L. McNeal, Kansas City, MO, Shaun M. McNeal, Overland Park, KS, and Brian J. McNeal, Kansas City, MO; daughter, Amber N. McNeal, Kansas City, MO; two brothers, William Moore, Blue Springs, MO, and Gary Moore, Kansas City, MO; sister, Carol Maupin, Fayette, MO; and two grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the family. Arrangements: Park Lawn Funeral Home, 816-523-1234 Click here to view Guestbook for Debra J. "Debbie" McNeal MARY ELIZABETH MEAD
Mary Elizabeth Mead, 72,
Harrisonville, MO, passed away at her home
Monday, May 9, 2005, in the company of her family. Services will be 10
a.m. Thursday, May 12 at the Park Lawn Chapel; burial in Memorial Park
Cemetery. Friends may call 6-9 p.m. Wednesday at the chapel, where the
Rosary will be said at 7:30 p.m.
Mary was born April 27, 1933, in Red Lake, MN, a member of the Red Lake Band of Chippewa Indians. She moved to the Kansas City area in 1957. She was a Catholic. She was preceded in death by her parents Solomon Desjarlait and Josephine Barrett, brother Myron Barrett, sisters Rose Pate, Gladys Romero, and Lorena Hanson, and nephew Greg Porter. She is survived by two sons, Leo Morgan (Deborah Waybenais) and Melvin Morgan (Linda); daughter Pruney Schussman (Dave); niece Sandra Rhodes (Dusty); daughter-in-law Maria Hodges (Michael); brothers John Barrett, Leo Desjarlait, Myron Desjarlait, and LaVern Desjarlait; sisters Angie Rainey and Gloria Desjarlait; five grandchildren, Amy Cook, Robin Morgan, Stephanie Morgan, Melissa Morgan, and Tony Morgan; 12 great-grandchildren; and a host of family and friends. Mary's joy in life was caring for her kids, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and others. It was most fulfilling for her to be there for those who needed her. Arrangements: Park Lawn Funeral Home, 816-523-1234 Click here to view Guestbook for Mary Elizabeth Mead LACY
LUCILLE MELIN
Lacy Lucille Melin, 83,
Lacy was born VICTOR
C. MILLER, SR.
Victor C.
Miller, Sr., 70,
passed away March 31, 2005,
at Raymore Health Care Center. Services will be 10:00 am Monday,
April 4, at the Park Lawn Chapel; burial in Green Lawn Cemetery.
Visitation will be 3 – 5 pm Sunday at the Park Lawn Chapel, where the
Rosary will be said at 4:00 pm.
Victor was born October 29, 1934, in Wichita, KS. He was a Marine veteran of the Korean Conflict, and had worked for General Motors. He attended St. Matthew Catholic Church. He is survived by his wife, Judith, of the home, two sons, Michael A. Miller, Raymore, MO, and Victor C. Miller, Jr., Grandview, MO, two daughters, Gina Cockman, Peculiar, MO, and Cynthia Gregor, Raymore, MO, two brothers, Ronnie Miller, Little Rock, AR, and Doug Miller, Guthrie, OK, two sisters, Claudette Henderson, of Texas, and Carol, and eight grandchildren. Arrangements: Park Lawn Funeral Home 816-523-1234 Click here for Guestbook for Victor C. Miller, Sr. WALLACE G. MILLER
Wallace G. Miller, 71, Belton, MO, passed away Sunday, July 31, 2005, at his home. Services will be 10 a.m. Thursday, August 4, at the Park Lawn Chapel, burial with Military Honors in Green Lawn Cemetery. Friends may call 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at the Chapel. Wallace was born July 13, 1934, in Kansas City, MO, to Frank and Pearl (Anderson) Miller. He served in the US Air Force from 1953-1963, and was a veteran of the Korean War and Cuban Missile Crisis. He continued his military career by serving in the Reserves an additional 20 years. He worked for the Department of Defense and was a member of the Air Force Sergeant's Association and the 50 Plus Softball League. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy Miller of the home; two sons and daughters-in-law, Tom and Cindy Miller, Roeland Park, KS, and Steve and Karen Miller, Greenwood, MO; daughter and her husband, Michelle and John Martin, Kansas City, MO; two step-sons and their wives. Phil and Laura Green, San Francisco, CA, and Steve and Renee Green, Chicago. IL; brother and his wife, James and Yoko Miller, Seattle, WA; and five grandchildren. Arrangements: Park Lawn Funeral Home, 816-523-1234 Click here to view Guestbook for Wallace G. Miller RANEY MILLIGAN Raney
Milligan, 84, died September 27, 2005. Visitation 10 a.m. and services
at 11 a.m. Friday Sept. 30, at the Park Lawn Chapel. Burial in Memorial
Park Cemetery. Survivors include 6 children; 25 grandchildren and many
great-grandchildren.
Arrangements: Park Lawn Funeral Home 816-523-1234 FORREST M. MOHN
Forrest M. Mohn, 84, Excelsior Springs, MO, passed away June 24, 2005, at home. Visitation will be held from 6-8 p.m., Monday, June 27, at the Park Lawn Northland Chapel, I-35 at M291 Hwy., Liberty, MO. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m., Tuesday, June 28, at Second Baptist Church, 309 E. Franklin, Liberty. Burial in Glenridge Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to Kendalwood Hospice, 2908 N.W. Vivion Rd., Riverside, MO, 64150. Forrest was born June 30, 1920, in Ray County, MO, the son of Cramer and June (Frazier) Mohn. He served in the U.S. Army during WWII. Forrest was a Farmer and Dairy Manager for Seven Hills Dairy before he retired. He was a member of Second Baptist Church and was a life member of the VFW. Forrest was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Margaret, three brothers and an infant sister. Survivors include his son and daughter-in-law, Forrest "Frosty" and Tracey Mohn; three sisters, Mildred Pritchard, Nadine Case, and Maxine Hoyt; and four grandchildren, Justin, Joshua, Bridget, and Maggie. Arrangements: Park Lawn Northland Chapel, 816-781-8228 Click here to view Guestbook for Forrest M. Mohn AUGUSTINE PAUL MORA
Augustine Paul Mora, 70,
Lee's Summit, MO, passed away Wednesday, May 4, 2005. Services will be
3 p.m., Saturday, May 7, at the Park Lawn Chapel, where friends may
call 23 p.m. Saturday. Burial in Green Lawn Cemetery.
Augustine was born Sept. 28, 1934, in Kansas City, MO, and had lived in this area his entire life. He retired from the Kansas City Fire Department in 1987, after 25 years of dedicated service. He was preceded in death by his father, Augustine Mora, and granddaughter, Mary Ellyn Tschirhart. Survivors include his wife, Patricia Mora of the home; four daughters, Jennifer Williams, Blue Springs, MO, Janette Clayton, Lee's Summit, MO, Jill Mora, Paola, KS, and Mia Burgess, Lee's Summit, MO; mother, Eva Mora, Overland Park, KS; two sisters, Rachael Wulf, Kansas City, MO, and Sharon Weinrich, Overland Park, KS; four grandsons, one granddaughter, and one great-granddaughter. Arrangements: Park Lawn Funeral Home, 816-523-1234 Click here to view Guestbook for Augustine Paul Mora LOYAL RAY MOSBAUGH
Loyal Ray Mosbaugh, 96,
passed away April 15, 2005, in Shawnee Mission, KS. Graveside services
will be 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 19, at Carl Junction Cemetery. Family
will receive friends from 1:00 p.m. until 1:45 p.m. at Simpson Roney
Funeral Home in Carl Junction.
Loyal was born May 10, 1908 in the Joplin area and was a lifetime resident of Carl Junction. He was a self-employed contractor in the trucking industry, owner of a grocery store, and enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was preceded in death by parents, Clarence and Blanch Mosbaugh; wife of 45 years, Eunice; two sisters, Ann Smith and Vera Mudge. Survivors include daughter Donna Magee of Prairie Village, KS; sister Betty Leach of Joplin; brother Donald Mosbaugh, Webb City; nephew Steven Smith of Maysville. Loving family and friends will miss his generous spirit and humorous character. Arrangements: Park Lawn Funeral Home, 816-523-1234 LETHA MUCKELROY
Letha Muckelroy, 92, Grandview, MO, passed away Thursday, August 11, 2005, at Research Medical Center. Visitation will begin 10:30 a.m. Friday, August 19, with services following at 12 noon at the Park Lawn Chapel. Burial in Memorial Park Cemetery. Arrangements: Park Lawn Funeral Home, 816-523-1234 Jess T.
Nash, 81, passed away
Graveside inurnment will be Arrangements: Park Lawn Funeral Home, 816-523-1234 Click here to view Guestbook for Jesse Thomas Nash
CHARLES
MICHAEL NEWMAN
Charles Michael Newman, 55, passed away July 2, 2005, after a short illness. Graveside services will be 10 a.m. Saturday, July 9, 2005, in Memorial Park Cemetery. Mike was born August 10, 1949, in Lawton, OK, to Layfayette A. and Mildred L. Newman. He graduated from Eisenhower High School in Lawton, OK, was a Vietnam veteran and an employee of The City of Overland Park, KS, for 25 years as a Transportation Inspector. He is survived by his brother, Doug Newman of Grandview, MO. In lieu of flowers, contributions are suggested to Kansas City Hospice. Arrangements: Park Lawn Funeral Home, 816-523-1234 Click here to view Guestbook for Charles Michael Newman LOIS
M. NEWTON
Lois M. Newton, 91, of Kansas City, beloved mother, grandmother, greatgrandmother, was called home to be with the Lord, Thursday, July 7, 2005, at her home. Services will be 1 p.m. Monday, July 11, 2005, at the Park Lawn Chapel; burial in Memorial Park Cemetery. Friends may call Sunday, 35 p.m., at the chapel. The family suggests contributions to Kansas City Hospice. Lois was born October 27, 1913, in Kansas City and was a lifelong area resident. She was a graduate of East High School. She was a member of the DAR and enjoyed playing bridge. She was an avid reader of novels and has read thousands of books. Her favorite hobby was watching Baseball at home or at the Stadium. She was a member of St. Matthew Episcopal Church in Raytown. Survivors include two sons, Paul D. Newton and Clyde H. Love, both of Kansas City; one sister, Norma Sandvig of St. Petersburg, FL; three grandchildren, Scott Love, Douglas Newton and Sean Newton; four greatgrandsons and one great-granddaughter. Arrangements: Park Lawn Funeral Home, 816-523-1234 Click here to view Guestbook for Lois M. Newton MARJORIE M. NIBLOCK
Marjorie M. Niblock, 91,
Independence, MO, formerly of Blue Springs, MO, passed away Saturday,
June 11, 2005, at Rosewood Health Center. Services will be 10 a.m.
Wednesday, June 15 at the Park Lawn Chapel, 8251 Hillcrest Rd., Kansas
City, MO. Interment in Memorial Park Cemetery. Friends may call from
6-8 p.m. Tuesday at the Park Lawn Chapel.
Mrs. Niblock was born March 24, 1914, in Kansas City, MO, and lived her entire life in this area. She was a graduate of Northeast High School, member of the Stover-Lane Dance Studio, Kansas City Conservatory of Music, and actively involved in Cub and Boy Scouts, Independence Credit Women's Association, owner and operator of Sir Nibbs Restaurant, member of the Professional Business Women's Association of Kansas City, Recipient of the "Woman of the Note" award, Supervisor on Blue Springs Election Committee, Independence Quilters Club, member and pianist at the Living Church of God. Marjorie loved to play the piano, boogie to Bach, she could rock the house and her music will live on through her students. She was an avid reader and quilter. Just prior to her death she was ordained "Queen of Rosewood" nursing unit at The Groves. A true lady of grace. She was preceded in death by her father and mother, Frank Albro and Annie (Luxton) Albro, her husband of 70 years, Herbert L. Niblock, Jr., two half brothers, Floyd Albro and Vernon Albro, two sons, Bruce W. Niblock and Herbert L. (Buddy) Niblock, III. Survivors include her daughter Beryl G. Wilson, Lee's Summit; son John E. Niblock, Overland Park, KS; six grandchildren, Barry, Brian, Brad, Lori, Jody, and Janae; and 11 great-grandchildren, Laura, Sean, Steven, Christopher, Max, Brady, Sammy, Sophia Rose, Blake, and Elizabeth Rose. Arrangements: Park Lawn Funeral Home, 816-523-1234 Click here to view Guestbook for Marjorie M. Niblock CHARLES FRANKLIN NOKES
Charles
Franklin Nokes, 72,
Kansas City, passed away Saturday, April 2, 2005. Services will be
10:30 a.m. Friday, April 8 at Park Lawn Chapel; burial Memorial Park
Cemetery. Visitation 9-10:30 a.m. Friday at the chapel.
Mr. Nokes was born February 28, 1933, in Kansas City and was a lifelong area resident. His lifetime work was in Cemetery Management and had worked for various cemeteries in the Kansas City area as well as in CA and KS. He enjoyed fishing and boating and water skiing, which he learned to do later in life. He is survived by his wife Valeta "Vicki" Nokes, of the home; sons Darrel Linder and Shawn Linder, both of KCMO, Thomas King, Columbus, NE; daughters Davona Cox and Joyceanna Saville, both of KCMO, Vicki Dravenstott, New York Mills, MN; sister Shirley Lute, KCMO; 14 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; five nephews; three nieces; 10 grand-nephews; 10 grand-nieces; and his dog and best pal, "Tuffy." Arrangements: Park Lawn Funeral Home, 816-523-1234 Click here for Guestbook for Charles Franklin Nokes CLYDE E. NORTHUP
Clyde E. Northup, 70, of Kansas City passed away Friday, August 12, 2005 at his home. Services will be 3 p.m. Tuesday, August 16, at the Park Lawn Chapel, burial with Military Honors will be in Green Lawn Cemetery. Friends may call Monday from 6-8 p.m. at the Chapel. Clyde was born January 16, 1935 in Anderson, MO and had lived in this area most of his life. He was a Machinist for AT&T before retiring and had served in the Marine Corps during the Korean War. He was preceded in death by his parents, Stuart and Myrtle Northup, and a brother, Jimmie Northup. Survivors include his wife, Frances L. Northup of the home; a son, Curt Northup and his wife Carrie; a daughter, Rebecca Northup, all of Raytown, MO; a brother, Dale Northup of Portland, OR; two sisters, Elnora Cox of Kansas City, MO and Midge Kagrice of Lee's Summit, MO; three grandchildren, Cory, Shelby and Tanner. Arrangements: Park Lawn Funeral Home, 816-523-1234 Click here to view Guestbook for Clyde E. Northup EUGENE DAVID O'HARA
Eugene David O'Hara, 82, passed away Friday, September 9, 2005, at Independence Regional Health Center. Memorial service will be 7 p.m. Tuesday, September 13, at Eastgate Christian Church, 4010 South River Blvd., Independence, MO 64055. Contributions may be made to the Eastgate Christian Church Memorial Fund. Eugene was born February 16, 1923, in Kansas City, MO. He was a WWII Navy veteran, and owner of Walker's Food Company. He was a member of Eastgate Christian Church and the Woodworker's Guild of Kansas City. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Grace N. O'Hara of the home, son, Michael O'Hara, Independence, MO, two daughters, Ronna Magargee, Sibley, MO, and Doris O'Hara, Columbia, MO, four grandchildren, and four greatgrandchildren. Arrangements: Park Lawn Funeral Home, 816-523-1234 Click here to view Guestbook for Eugene David O'Hara
FRED N.
O'HARE
Fred N. O'Hare, 75, Richmond, MO, formerly of Excelsior Springs, MO, died Sunday June 26, 2005, at Ray County Hospital. Graveside services 10 a.m. Friday July 1, at Glenridge Cemetery, Liberty, MO. Arrangements: Park Lawn Northland Chapel, 816-781-8228 MINNIE MAE MCKENZIE OLIVER
Minnie Mae
Oliver, 90, passed
away March 5, 2005, at St. Luke's Hospital. Friends may call 9:30 a.m.
until service time 11 a.m. Sat., March 12 at Cleveland Ave. Baptist
Church, 28th and Cleveland, KCMO; burial Memorial Park Cemetery.
Minnie Mae was born in Olathe, KS on April 28, 1914, one of six children born to the union of John and Mary Jane McKenzie. Her mother, father, brothers and sisters, Freddie, Bertha, Lelia, Venita, and Eugene all preceded her in death. She received her education in the public schools of Holliday, KS. Minnie Mae was the mother of one daughter Threasia Mae Mitchell Allen whom she loved dearly. She accepted the lord at St. Stephens Baptist Church, under the leadership of the late Rev. John W. Williams. There she served faithfully as an usher for many years. She later joined the Cleveland Avenue Baptist Church of Kansas City, MO under the leadership of Pastor Price Ellis, where she remained a faithful member until her passing. She respected and loved Pastor Ellis. Minnie Mae was a quiet and soft-spoken woman who was very easy to get along with, and many people loved her. The last words a family friend heard her speak were, "Jesus loves me, and I love Jesus." She leaves to cherish her memory a very loving and devoted daughter, Threasia Mae Allen, one son-in-law, Clint Allen, of the home, one sister-in-law, Willa Jo McKenzie of Kansas City, MO, and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends. Arrangements: Park Lawn Funeral Home, 816-523-1234 RUTH EVELYN OLIVER Ruth Evelyn Oliver, 87,
Raytown, MO, passed away Sunday, June 12, 2005. Services will be 1 p.m.
Wednesday, June 15 at the Park Lawn Chapel, where friends may call 6-8
p.m. Tuesday. Burial in Memorial Park Cemetery. Contributions may be
made to the American Heart Association or the American Diabetes
Association.
Ruth was born June 2, 1918, in Carrollton, MO. She had been the owner of Oliver Montessori School. She was a member of Peace Lutheran Church, Mensa, People to People, and the Retired Police Officers' Association Auxiliary. She was preceded in death by her husband Walter, son Roy Brown, sister Dorothy Johnson, and brother Edward Hughes. Survivors include her three grandchildren, David Brown and wife Lori, Millie and Christopher; greatgrandchildren Lisa Michelle Brown, Michael David Brown, and Samuel Clark Brown; and twin nieces Deborah and Sondra Johnson. Arrangements: Park Lawn Funeral Home, 816-523-1234 Click here to view Guestbook for Ruth Evelyn Oliver VIOLA F. OLSEN Viola F. Olsen, 97,
Overland
Park, KS, passed away Saturday, April 9, 2005, at Lamar Court. Services
will be held in Bronxville, New York; burial in Mount Hope Cemetery,
Hastings-on-Hudson, New York.
Arrangements: Park Lawn Funeral Home 816-523-1234 BETTY LENE OSBORN
Betty Lene Osborn, 93, of Antelope, CA, formerly of Kansas City, MO, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2005, at Sutter Roseville Medical Center in Roseville, CA. Visitation will be 68 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 5, at Park Lawn Northland Chapel, Liberty, MO. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m., Thursday, Oct. 6, at McMurry United Methodist Church, 25 Eugene Field Road, Kansas City, MO (Claycomo), followed by graveside services at South Point Cemetery in Ray County. Memorial gifts in lieu of flowers may be made to McMurry United Methodist Church. Betty was born May 25, 1912, in Orrick, MO, and is survived by daughter, Bonnie Faye Osborn of Antelope, CA; granddaughter, Anne Christine Rackers of Chicago, IL; grandson, Gabriel Charles Rackers of Jefferson City, MO; daughter's domestic partner, Terri Jo Ely of Antelope, CA; nieces, Patricia Carolyn Skates of Denver, CO; Sandra Amelia Walters of Independence, MO; and Shirley Jane Offutt of Orrick, MO; nephews, James Orbert Offutt of The Plains, VA, and James Offutt Denham of Norman, OK; and several greatnieces and great-nephews. Betty is preceded in death by her husband, Hugh Jennings Osborn; parents Frederick Samuel and Elizabeth Jane (King) Offutt; brothers Curtis Wright Offutt and Frederick Samuel Offutt, III; sisters, Christine Offutt Buist, Forrestine Elizabeth Offutt, Fay Jean Trapp and Helen Virginia Kinnison; and nephew Frederick Samuel Offutt, IV. Arrangements: Park Lawn Northland Chapel 816-781-8228 Click here to view Guestbook for Betty Lene Osborn MARY FRANCES PACKER Mary
Frances Packer, "Aunt
Frankie," 83, Emporia, KS, passed away Wednesday, March 23, 2005, at
Newman Regional Health Center in Emporia, KS. Funeral Services will be
1 p.m. Tuesday, March 29, 2005, at Park Lawn Funeral Home, 8251
Hillcrest Rd., Kansas City, MO. Visitation will be 12 p.m. Tuesday
until service time at the Park Lawn Chapel. Interment in Memorial Park
Cemetery, Kansas City, MO. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests
contributions to the American Heart Association.
Mary was born November 9, 1921, in Fulton, KY, to William B. and Mae Jewell King. Through the years, she had worked at the Lake City Ammunition Plant during WWII, at Kline's Dept. Store as a Bridal consultant, and volunteered as a Gray Lady at St. Joseph's Hospital. Mary was united in marriage September 11, 1943, in New London, CT, to Charles D. Packer. He preceded Mary in death in 1980. Mary was also preceded in death by her parents; her sisters, Annette Bell and Mae Ledford; her brothers, Ben Elliott and Harry A. King. Mary leaves to cherish her memory, her daughter, Dee Ann Holmes and husband, Cooper B. of Emporia, KS; a niece, Susan Perry and husband, Art, of Kansas City, MO; granddaughters, Dr. Katrina Ramsell and husband, Christopher, of Beaverton, OR, Lisa Verdon and husband, Graham, of Toronto, Canada, Ginger Coldsnow of Rogers, AR, Kate Acuff and husband, Todd of Kansas City, MO; great-grandchildren, Benjamin and Matthew Ramsell; great-nephew, Evan Acuff; stepgrandchildren, Brenda Perkins, Debbie Smith and families of Emporia; brother, William J. King, of Woodland Hills, CA; and numerous other relatives and friends. Arrangements: Park Lawn Funeral Home, 816-523-1234 Click here to view Guestbook for Mary Frances Packer LILLIAN
PATRICK
Lillian Patrick, 93,
Kansas
City, MO, passed away April 18, 2005, at
Ashton Court in Liberty, MO. Funeral services will be 2 p.m., Thursday,
April 21 at Park Lawn Northland Chapel, 1640 N. 291 Hwy, Liberty, MO.
Burial in Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will received friends
Thursday, 1 p.m., until service time at the chapel.
Lillian was a professional seamstress in the Garment industry in New York and Kansas City all of her adult life. She had been a member of Glenwood Baptist Church since 1980. Survivors include her three sons, Joseph Patrick, Leonard Patrick, and James Patrick; eight grandchildren and 15 greatgrandchildren. Arrangements: Park Lawn Northland Chapel, 816-781-8228 Click here to view Guestbook for Lillian Patrick STEPHEN G. PENCE
Stephen G. Pence, 56,
Raymore, MO, passed away Sunday, June 5, 2005.
Services were held Friday, June 10, burial with Military Honors was in
Raymore Cemetery, Raymore, MO. Memorial contributions may be made to
the VFW.
Steve was born February 25, 1949, in Kansas City, MO, and had lived in the area his entire life. He proudly served in the U.S. Marine Corps, and was a Vietnam War veteran. His pride in our country's flag abounded. He graduated from Raytown High School and furthered his education at the Art Institute of Kansas City. He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles. He enjoyed a pastime making his ventriloquist puppets and ice sculptures, which he was known locally for. He was a carpenter by trade. He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Mary Pence, and a brother, Edward Pence. He is survived by his wife of 33 years, Pam of the home; two children, Brooke Pence and his fiance Mindy and Sarah Boles and husband David, all of Raymore, MO; three grandchildren, Wyatt, Sadie and Aja; two brothers, Gary Pence, Fairway, KS and Danny Pence, Raytown, MO. Steve had a jovial sense of humor and a loving heart, both of which will be deeply missed by everyone who knew him. Arrangements: Park Lawn Funeral Home, 816-523-1234 Click here to view Guestbook for Stephen G. Pence HAL EMERY PENNINGTON
Hal Emery Pennington, 75,
Excelsior Springs, MO, passed away Sat., April 16, 2005, at Liberty
Hospital. Funeral services will be held Wed., April 20, 2005, 1 p.m.,
at Park Lawn Funeral Home, 8251 Hillcrest Rd., Kansas City, MO.
Interment in Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be 11:30 until
service time at the Park Lawn Chapel. Memorial contributions may be
made to the American Lung Association, or the Alzhiemers Association.
Hal was born Jan. 26, 1930, to William Emery and Dala Mary Pennington, in Mt. Vernon, MO. He was an owner operator truck driver for many years, and a member of First United Methodist Church of Mt. Vernon. Hal was united in marriage Dec. 21, 1964, to Mary Lucinda Oyerly. She survives of the home. Additional survivors include his children, Ronda Lawson, Cheryl Norris and husband Charles, Michael Richard and wife Betty, Donna Crafton and husband Jim, Vickie Mooney and husband Tom, Winnie McCall and husband David, Connie Cloud and husband Larry; 15 grandchildren, 28 great grandchildren; brothers M.H. and Joe Pennington; sisters Edna Oxford, Irma Jones, Wanda Ivy, Mary Jane Dundore, and Virginia Ruble; and many other nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Hal was preceded in death by his parents, a son James Richard, and brothers, Billy Gene, and Jerry Pennington. Arrangements: Park Lawn Funeral Home, 816-523-1234 Click here to view Guestbook for Hal Emery Pennington MELVIN L. PERKINS
Melvin L. Perkins, 80,
Liberty, MO, died April 5, 2005. Visitation 3-5 p.m. Sun., April 10 and
services 11 a.m. Mon., April 11, at Park Lawn Northland Chapel,
816-781-8228; burial in New Hope Cemetery. Survivors: son, Melvin
Perkins II; three grandsons, Cody-Lee, Devin, Melvin (III) Perkins.
Arrangements: Park Lawn Northland Chapel, 816-781-8228 LETHA
M. PESTER
Letha M. Pester, 92,
passed away Wednesday, May 11, 2005, at Research
Medical Center. Friends may call 1-2 p.m. Saturday, May 14, at the Park
Lawn Chapel, where services will follow at 2 p.m. Burial in Green Lawn
Cemetery.
Letha was born November 9, 1912, near Butler, MO, and lived in the Kansas City area for most of her life. She was a member of New Hope Christian Church. She is survived by two sons, Robert Peister, Kansas City, MO, and Paul Pester, Carthage, MO; brother, David Nuckols, North Augusta, SC; Rachel Miller, Columbus, IN; six grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. Arrangements: Park Lawn Funeral Home, 816-523-1234 Click here to view Guestbook for Letha M. Pester JAMES CRAIG
"TINY" PETERS
James
Craig "Tiny" Peters,
40, Grandview, passed away Wednesday, March 30, 2005. Memorial services
will be 11 a.m., Monday, April 4, 2005, at the Park Lawn Chapel.
James was born July 5, 1964, in San Diego, CA, and had lived in this area most of his life. He had worked as a mover. He is survived by two sons, David and Joseph Peters, both of Parkville, MO; two brothers, Darin Peters, of Penn Valley, CA, and Todd Peters, of Kansas City, MO; a sister, Amber Lawson, of L.A., CA; father and step-mother, James and Tina Peters, of Raytown, MO; mother, and her companion, Cheryl Peters and Donna Ries, of Kansas City, MO; and his companion, Shelly Visentin, of the home; grandparents, Clarence and Louise Ashbaugh. Arrangements: Park Lawn Funeral Home, 816-523-1234 Click here for Guestbook for James Craig "Tiny" Peters STEVEN JOSEPH PETERS
Steven Joseph Peters, 51, Independence, MO, joined his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sept. 6, 2005. Steve, who was for the last 22 years a double bass player with the Kansas City Symphony, was an unlikely victim of violence. Visitation will be held from 6-8:30 p.m. Sunday, September 11 at the Park Lawn Chapel, Hillcrest Road at 83rd Street. A Service Celebrating Steve's life will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, September 12, at the Kansas City Baptist Temple, 5460 Blue Ridge Cutoff. Burial will be in Oak Ridge Memorial Gardens, Independence. Memorial contributions in Steve's memory may be given to the Kansas City Symphony Endowment Fund, 1020 Central, Suite 300, Kansas City, MO, 64105. Steve was born January 28, 1954 in Kansas City, MO, the son of Joseph and Shirley (King) Peters. He graduated from Van Horn High School in 1972 and later attended Penn Valley Community College. He graduated from the U.M.K.C. Conservatory of Music. Steve was a Double Bass Player for the Kansas City Symphony for 22 years. He also performed in the Orchestra at Starlight Theater for 25 years. He performed in local chamber ensembles and as a freelance jazz bass player. Steve also played the electric bass guitar frequently with the Kansas City Symphony's pops concerts. Survivors include his three sons, U.S. Army Sgt. Scott Allen Peters, stationed in the Sinai Peninsula, William Joseph Peters, Kansas City, and Matthew Steven Peters, Kansas City; his parents, Joe and Shirley Peters, Independence; two sisters, Joanie Peters Welch and her husband, Terry, Independence, and Joyce Peters Hartig and her husband Clayton, Elmira, MO; a niece, Kristen Welch Wickstrom; and nephews, Michael Welch and Davey Messbarger. Not only was Steve a classical musician of singular talent, he was a kind and unassuming person who has left behind many grieving friends, coworkers and family members. Arrangements: Park Lawn Funeral Home, 816-523-1234 Click here to view Guestbook for Steven Joseph Peters LEONARD
WILLIAM PETERSEN
Leonard William Petersen, 84, passed away Wednesday, May 18, 2005, at Pleasant Valley Manor. Friends may call 9 – 10:00am Saturday, May 21, at the Park Lawn Chapel, where services will follow at 10:00am. Burial in Memorial Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to the American Lung Association. Leonard was born October 21, 1920, in Kansas City, KS, and lived his entire life in the Kansas City area. He was a WWII Navy veteran, and had worked as Maintenance Supervisor at Bendix-Allied Signal. He is survived by his wife, Lois Petersen of the home; son and his wife, Chris and Connie Petersen, Kearney, MO; three daughters and their husbands, Linda and David Adams, Las Vegas, NV, Kathy and Jim Witt, Paola, KS, and Peggy and John Cottier, Denver, CO; two sisters, Virginia Pearson, Shawnee, KS, and Martha Petersen, Kansas City, KS; along with eight grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren. Arrangements: Park Lawn Funeral Home, 816-523-1234 Click here to view Guestbook for Leonard William Petersen CAPTIN DALE D. PEW
Captain Dale D. Pew, 74, Kansas City, MO, passed away Wednesday, July 27, 2005 at home following a short bout with cancer. Memorial services will be 7 p.m. Monday, August 1, 2005 at the Park Lawn Northland Chapel, Liberty, MO. Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. at the chapel. In lieu of flowers, contributions are suggested to the Airline History Museum, 201 Lou Holland Dr., Kansas City, MO, or North Care Hospice and Palliative Care. Dale was born March 18, 1931 in Dodge City, KS, to Dale F. and Gladys Pew. Following a few years of movement throughout the state of Kansas, his family landed in La Junta CO. It is here during his high school days he was a multi-year letterman of the football team as well as the manager of the 1949 State Basketball championship team. Following graduation, he attended one semester of college at Ottero Jr. College. In April 1950, Dale enlisted in the U.S. Navy where he became an Electronics Technician serving on the USS Luzon which was stationed in the Far East. During his stint in the Far East, Dale made application to the Naval Aviation Cadet training program. In October 1951, he reported to Pensacola, FL, to begin his flight training. Dale's 18 months of training on various naval aircraft including North American SNJ's and the Grumman F&F Bearcat which gave him his aircraft carrier landing experience. In 1953 he was given his Naval Aviator Wings and commissioned as an Ensign and was promptly sent to Navy All Weather Flight Training. Through this course of training he was assigned to the Naval Air Station, Miramar at San Diego, CA. Upon making his aircraft carrier qualification landings in the Grumman F9F-2, he was deployed on the USS Boxer to the Western Pacific in February 1954. Having completed his tour in later 1954, Dale was transferred to the Naval Air Station, Kingsville, TX, to serve as an Instructor in Advanced Training to his release from active Duty in September 1955. Within a month of completing his military service, Dale reported to Trans World Airlines to begin his training as a First Officer. In December 1955, serving as the First Officer on a Martin 404 he completed his first commercial trip. For the next few years, Dale served as First Officer on various TWA aircraft including Martins, Constellations and DC-4's. Having met TWA Hostess Barbara Cooper in 1959, they were married in November 1960. In 1961 Dale transferred to San Francisco, CA, where he continued to serve on Constellations as well as Convair 880's and the Boeing 707. The year 1966 found Dale returning to Kansas City where he secured his first Captain position and was later elevated to Check Pilot on the Douglas DC-9. After serving 14 years as Check Pilot on the DC-9, Dale moved up to become a Check Pilot on the Boeing 727. In 1983 Dale captained the inaugural flight of the Boeing 767 for TWA. Dale closed out his flying career serving as Captain on the Boeing 747 on June 29, 1989, on a trip from London, England to St. Louis, MO. Captain Dale Pew closed out his flying career with a total of 21,624:36 hours. During his later years of service with TWA, he and Barbara relocated to Belen, NM, where they would spend almost 16 years of residence. During his retirement in Belen, Dale was a member of the Tierra Del Sol Country Club where he was an active member of the men's golf association. Additionally, he was a member of the Belen Breakfast Optimist Club where he served in various leadership positions including Club President. In an effort to be closer to the children and grandchildren, they returned to Kansas City in the spring of 2003. Dale was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Doris McCullough; a brother, Max Pew; and a nephew, Mike McCullough. He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Barbara Pew of the home; a son, Kevin Pew of Lansing, KS; a daughter, Kathy Cordell of Kansas City, MO; and five grandchildren, Eric, Callie, Janelle, Casey and Skyler. Arrangements: Park Lawn Northland Chapel, 816-781-8228 Click here to view Guestbook for Captain David D. Pew HENRY
ROBERT PFLANZ
Henry Robert Pflanz went
home to the Lord on May 12, 2005. He was
preceded in death by his wife Lucille, to whom he was happily married
for 60 years; grandson Michael Pflanz; sisters Larene, Hazel, Elizabeth
and Gladys; and brother Wilbur. He is survived by children: Janice
Mackey and husband Don of Lee's Summit, Bob Pflanz of the home, Carole
Jennings and husband Chester of Kansas City, Jim Pflanz and wife Debbie
of Kansas City; grandchildren Steve Mackey, David Mackey, Laura McCann,
Deborah Pflanz, Beth White, Christina Dyer and Amy Phan; and 18 great
grandchildren.
Dad was born in Wichita, KS, November 1, 1915, to Henry Max Carl Pflanz and Agnes Curran Pflanz. He achieved the rank of Eagle Scout and graduated form Wichita North High in 1933 (The Depression Class). He was married to Lucille Elsie White on June 1, 1936 in the Wichita Eagle June Wedding of the Year. He was an accountant and office manager for General Baking Co. (Bond Bread) in Wichita and in Kansas City. He retired from Webb Belting Co. as company treasurer. Dad was active in PTA for his children, and in first South Prospect and Trinity Methodist Churches in Kansas City. He was devoted to his family. He was greatly loved and will be missed by children, grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Wednesday, May 18, at the Park Lawn Chapel, where friends may call 6-8 p.m. Tuesday. Burial in Memorial Park Cemetery. Arrangements: Park Lawn Funeral Home, 816-523-1234 Click here to view Guestbook for Henry Robert Pflanz ROGANNE
"JAN" KATHLEEN PFLUMM WILLIS
Roganne "Jan" Kathleen Pflumm Willis, 51, passed away Sunday, June 19, 2005. Graveside services will be 2 p.m., Friday, June 24, at Johnson County Memorial Gardens, Overland Park, KS. Roganne is survived by three children and their spouses, James and Janet Pflumm, Brian Pflumm, and Vanessa and Brad Kuhn; two sisters, Lynne Cline, and Joan Kelley and husband Don; and a grandson, Benjamin. Arrangments: Park Lawn Funeral Home, 816-523-1234 Click here to view Guestbook for Roganne "Jan" Kathleen Pflumm Willis Florette
"Joni" Phillips, 94,
passed away April 14, 2005 at John Knox Village. Visitation will
begin at 1:00 pm, followed by services at 2:00 pm Tuesday, April 19,
2005, at the Park Lawn Chapel, Hillcrest Road at 83rd Street.
Burial in Mount Washington Cemetery. Memorial contributions may
be given to the American Heart Association.
Joni was born July 23, 1910 in Edgewood, Texas, the daughter of John Roy and Lottie Dee (Crawford) Preston. She graduated from Northeast High School in 1928. Joni was a member of Blue Ridge Christian Church. She is preceded in death by her husband, Ogden E. "Dick" Phillips. Survivors include her daughter, Pat Perusich and her husband Bob, Sedalia, MO; her grandson, Dr. Michael Perusich and his wife JoAnn, Sedalia, MO; and her great granddaughter, McKenna. Arrangements: Park Lawn Funeral Home, 816-523-1234 Click here to view Guestbook for Florette "Joni" Phillips MAJOR
PAMELA PHILLIPS
Major Pamela Phillips, 55, of Rolling Meadows, IL, joined her Lord on October 1, 2005. Visitation will be held from 9-10 a.m., followed by funeral services at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, October 8, at the Independence Corps of the Salvation Army, 14700 E. Truman Road, Independence. Burial in Oakland Cemetery, Buckner, MO. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to a memorial fund for Major Phillips, in care of the Salvation Army, 14700 E. Truman Road, Independence, MO 64050. Pam was born December 25, 1949 in Clarkston, WA, the daughter of C. E. and Janet Phillips. She was preceded in death by her father and a brother, Scott Douglas Phillips. Her ministry with the Salvation Army spanned 35 years. Major Phillips last served in an appointment at the Territorial Headquarters in Des Plaines, IL. Survivors include her mother, Janet Phillips; brothers and sisters-in-law, Mike and Peggy Phillips and Timothy and Kathy Phillips; sisters and brothers-in-law, Donna and Dave Phillips, Kimberly and Trenton McRae, and J. Lynette and Jim Duft. Pam also leaves many loving nieces and nephews, Joseph and Melissa Bardwell and their children, Jordan and Nichole, Teresa Bardwell and her children, Donovan and Isaiah, Rachel, Trenton and Ben McRae, and Mickey, Patrick and Megan Phillips. Pam will be remembered for her quiet, gentle spirit, and will be missed by all her family, including her extended Salvation Army family and friends. Arrangements: Park Lawn Funeral Home, 816-523-1234 Click here to view Guestbook for Major Pamela Phillips MARY ANN PIERCE Mary Ann
Pierce, 100,
Independence, MO, passed away March 8, 2005, at Rosewood Health Center.
Services will be 11 a.m. Thursday, March 10, at the Park Lawn Chapel,
where friends may call 10 a.m. until service time; burial in Floral
Hills Cemetery.
Mary was born September 25, 1904, in Penzberg, Bavaria, Germany, to Jacob and Katherine (Bauer) Stockinger. She married Paul V. Pierce on June 21, 1926, who died in 1980. She was preceded in death by their son, Paul Pierce, Jr. and her brothers, Jake, Joe, John and Bill, and sisters, Ann and Grace. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Joanne and Harold Boone; three granddaughters, Connie French, Laurie Boone, and Julie and Charles Kidwell; seven great-grandchildren, Matthew and Andrew Slawson, Luke French, Sarah and Jessica Caton, Katie and Alexander Kidwell; and great-great-granddaughter, Haley Ann Boone. Arrangements: Park Lawn Funeral Home, 816-523-1234 Click here to view Guestbook for Mary Ann Pierce MERLENE PHYLLIS POWERS
Merlene Phyllis Powers, 79,
passed away Sunday, April 17, 2005, at St. Joseph Health Center.
Memorial services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 20 at the Park Lawn Chapel.
Merlene was born October 23, 1925, in Sioux City, IA, and had lived in the Kansas City area most of her life. She was preceded in death by her husband Richard L. Powers, Sr., son Richard L. Powers, Jr., and sister Margie May Veach. She is survived by two sons, Tom Powers, Grandview, MO, and Ronald VanBogart, Sacramento, CA; two daughters, Suzi Desmond, San Francisco, CA, and and Cokie Calabrese, Monroe, NY; brother Robert Reed, Omaha, NE; 11 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Arrangements: Park Lawn Funeral Home, 816-523-1234 Click here to view Guestbook for Merlene Phyllis Powers JOSEPH JOHN PUSKARICH
Joseph John Puskarich, 83,
died April 14, 2005, at Jefferson
Healthcare
Center. Funeral Mass 10:00 a.m., Monday, April 18, at Our Lady of
the Presentation Catholic Church, burial in Green Lawn Cemetery.
Visitation 3 – 5 p.m., Sunday at the Park Lawn Chapel, with Rosary at
4:00pm.
Arrangements: Park Lawn Funeral Home 816-523-1234 JOHN RADER
John Rader, 83, passed away Monday, July 18, 2005, at St. Mary's Hospital of Blue Springs. Visitation will begin at 12 noon followed by services at 1 p.m. Friday, July 22, at the Park Lawn Chapel, 8251 Hillcrest Rd., Kansas City, MO. Burial in Mt. Washington Cemetery. Contributions may be made to the Kidney Foundation or the Boy Scouts Campership Fund. John was born April 1, 1922, in Kansas City, MO. He was a WWII Army veteran and had worked for Armco Steel for 40 years before retiring in 1980. He is survived by his children and their spouses, Sandra and Gary Porter, Radford and Becky Rader, Peggy Simmons, and Anna and Richard Snow; eight grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren. Arrangements: Park Lawn Funeral Home, 816-523-1234 Click here to view Guestbook for John Rader MACKENZIE
LYNN RAWSON
Mackenzie Lynn Rawson, two-yearold daughter of Dan and Melissa Rawson, passed away Thursday, July 7, 2005, at Children's Mercy Hospital. Visitation 6-8 p.m. Monday, July 11, at the Park Lawn Chapel, where services will be 10 a.m. Tuesday, July 12. Burial in Memorial Park Cemetery. Mackenzie is survived by her parents; two sister, Hayley Renee Rawson and Madison Marie Rawson and brother, Nicholas Ryan Rawson, all of the home; paternal grandparents, Ron and Marsha Rawson, Kingsville, MO; maternal grandparents, William Clardy, Kansas City, MO and Diana Clardy, Independence, MO; paternal greatgrandmother, Dorothy Breece, Kansas City, MO; maternal great-grandparents, Melvin and Boots Byrd, Stover, MO and Wanda Brown, Kansas City, MO; aunt, Jennifer Rawson, as well as many other aunts, uncles and cousins. Arrangements: Park Lawn Funeral Home, 816-523-1234 Click here to view Guestbook for Mackenzie Lynn Rawson GLENDA
MARIE REED
Glenda Marie Reed, 66, Gladstone, MO, passed away Wednesday, July 13, 2005. Visitation will be 5-7 p.m., Monday, July 18, 2005 followed by funeral services at 7 p.m. at Pleasant Valley Baptist Church, I-35N and M-291 Highway, Liberty, MO, 64068. Burial will be Tuesday, July 19, at 9:30 a.m., in Green Lawn Cemetery, Kansas City, MO. The family suggests contributions to the Pleasant Valley Baptist Church Youth Fund. Glenda was born November 8, 1938, in Kansas, MO to Glennis R. and Ethel M. Vernall Brandt. On September 7, 1957, she was united in marriage to Ted Edward Reed and to this union four children were born; John, Mark, Todd and Robin. Glenda owned and operated a business in her home which she called "Watching the Children of Working Mothers." and for 40 years made a difference in many lives. Glenda was preceded in death by her parents; her step-father; Carroll H. Curnutt; one son, Todd; and one granddaughter, Katie. She is survived by her husband, Ted; two sons, John and Mark Reed; one daughter, Robin ReedHolmes; and 10 grandchildren, Jonathan, Sarah and Jennifer Reed; Ryan and Hillary Holmes; and Andrew, Timothy, Dallan, Quintan, and Keltan Reed. Arrangements: Park Lawn Northland Chapel, 816-781-8228 Click here to view Guestbook for Glenda Marie Reed FRIEDA
GLENNA REX
Frieda Glenna Rex, 80,
Raytown, MO, passed away Sunday, May 15, 2005,
at her home. Visitation will be 2-3 p.m. Wednesday, May 18 at the Park
Lawn Chapel, where services will follow at 3 p.m.; burial in Green Lawn
Cemetery. Contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Frieda was preceded in death by her parents, her husband James W. Rex in 1998, son Charles Allen Rex, sisters Jerri Fetters and Delvetta LaVelle, and brother Emory Williams. Survivors include daughters Sandra McCombs, Pamela Rex, Sharon Martin, and Judy Bigelow; stepdaughter Patricia Thum; six grandchildren Angela, Jennifer, William, Dakota, Brandon, and Shondra; four great-grandchildren; brothers Ole and Grady Williams; and sister Norine Coffey. Arrangements: Park Lawn Funeral Home, 816-523-1234 Click here to view Guestbook for Frieda Glenna Rex LAWRENCE E. RHOADS
Lawrence E. Rhoads, 79, of
Kansas City, passed away Friday, June 17,
2005, at his home. Services will be 12 noon Monday, June 20, 2005, at
the Park Lawn Chapel; burial with Military Honors will be in Memorial
Park Cemetery. Friends may call from 11 a.m. until service time Monday
at the chapel.
Mr. Rhoads was born March 15, 1926, near Adrian, MO, and had lived in this area most of his life. He was a Baptist and a WWII Army Veteran. He worked for Ford Motor Company for 30 years before retiring and owned and operated Rhoads Custom Tackle. Mr. Rhoads was an avid fisherman and had earned the name "Crappie Man." He had served as President and Treasurer of the UAW Local 249 Retirees. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ira and Edith; two brothers, Herschel and Ellis Dean; and a grandson, Terry Rhoads. He is survived by his wife, Kathryn L. Rhoads of the home; two sons, Larry Rhoads of Yucca Valley, CA, and Garry Rhoads of Belton, MO; two daughters, Phyllis (Dale) Scrivner of Kansas City, MO, and Lois Stacy of Belton, MO; seven grandchildren; and 14 greatgrand-children. Arrangements: Park Lawn Funeral Home, 816-523-1234 Click here to view Guestbook for Lawrence E. Rhoads GLEN ELVIN RICHARDS Glen Elvin Richards, 66,
went
to be
with the Lord on
Glen was born
JETTIE
J. RICHEY
Jettie J. Richey, 63,
Independence, MO, died June 11, 2005, at her
home. Services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday June 15, at Park Lawn Northland
Chapel, I-35 at 291 Hwy., Libery, MO, with visitation one hour before.
Burial in Lathrop Cemetery.
Arrangements: Park Lawn Northland Chapel, 816-781-8228 FERN S. RITCHEY
Fern S. Ritchey, 91, of
Bolivar, MO, passed away on Tuesday, September
6, 2005, at Citizens Memorial Health Care. Graveside services will be
11 a.m., on Saturday, September 10, at Memorial Park Cemetery, Kansas
City, MO.
Arrangements: Park Lawn Funeral Home, 816-523-1234 DARREL ROBERTSON
Darrel Robertson, 80, Liberty, MO, passed away Monday, September 19, 2005, at Liberty Hospital. Services celebrating his life will be held 10 a.m. Thursday, September 22, at the Park Lawn Northland Chapel, burial in his family plot in Coffey, MO. The family will greet friends 58 p.m. Wednesday at the Chapel. Darrel was born April 1, 1925, to Raymond and Golda Robertson in Coffey, Missouri. He was a US Army veteran of WWII. He was then employed with the City of Liberty as a water meter reader. He was a well known plumber in Liberty until he retired to do what he loved most, farming. He always had farming in his heart and his wife by his side. He is survived by his wife of 36 years, Erma Lee, his sisters, Margaret Kaiser, Union Star, Dorothy Edwards, Liberty, Pauline Carpenter, Bentondorf, IA, brother, Lee Robertson, Liberty, MO two sons, Jim Robertson and Raymond Robertson, both of Liberty, MO, three daughters, Alice Rhea, Malta Bend, MO, Judy Lawler, Liberty, MO and Becky Striplin, Kansas City, MO. He was known as "Pappaw" to ten grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. Darrel never met a stranger. He will be missed by all his family and friends. The family would like to extend their sincere thanks to all the nurses and doctors at Liberty Hospital. Arrangements: Park Lawn Northland Chapel, 816-781-8228 Click here to view Guestbook for Darrel Robertson EDITH
MYRTLE ROBINETT
Edith Myrtle Robinett, 83, Shell Knob, MO, passed away Saturday, May 21, 2005, at her home. Services will be 10:00am Thursday, May 26, at the Park Lawn Chapel, followed by burial in Memorial Park Cemetery. Friends may call 6 – 8 pm Wednesday at the Chapel. Edith was born January 19, 1922, in Brookville, IN. She had lived in Kansas City from 1956-1992, before moving to Shell Knob. She attended Belton Assembly of God for many years. She is survived by her husband, Michael W. Robinett of the home; three sons, Charles Smith (Lola), St. Peters, MO, Mike Robinett (Sandra), Belton, MO, and Kenneth Robinett (Angie), Salem, MO; four daughters, Charlotte Masuch (Ralph), Kansas City, KS, Ruth Powell (Edwin), Springfield, MO, Jean Nance (Bill), Shell Knob, MO, and Jayde Kerns of the home; brother, Garnett West, Jasper, GA; sister, Jean Dunn, Lakeland FL; 20 grandchildren, 48 great-grandchildren, and five great-great-grandchildren. The family would like to extend a special thank you to Judy Belt with Hospice for her loving care and support. Arrangements: Park Lawn Funeral Home 816-523-1234 Click here to view Guestbook for Edith Myrtle Robinett ETTA
MAY ROBINSON (HELM)
Etta May Robinson (Helm), 86, formerly of Raytown, passed away July 8, 2005. She was born January 29, 1919, in Vinita, Oklahoma to Clyde and May (Goode) Helm. She was preceded in death by her husband William (Bill) C. Robinson on July 14, 2004. Survivors include daughter Nancy L. Robinson Marx and husband John R. Marx; two grandsons, Daniel Marx and Andrew Marx and his wife Courtney Marx; two great-grandchildren, Victoria and Trent Hanlin; one brother, John Helm and wife Evelyn Helm and one sister Mary Helm Baskett. Private services will be held at a later date. Arrangements: Park Lawn Funeral Home, 816-523-1234 Click here to view Guestbook for Etta May Robinson (Helm) DOROTHY
RUTH ROEDER
Dorothy Ruth Roeder, 75, Gardner, KS, passed away Monday, August 22, 2005. Services will be 3 p.m. Thursday, August 25, at the Park Lawn Chapel, burial in Green Lawn Cemetery. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at the Chapel. Dorothy was born February 2, 1930, in Kansas City, MO, where she lived most of her life. She had also lived in Wichita, KS for 30 years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bud Roeder, sister, Virginia Eaton, and a step-daughter, Marta Tabor. She is survived by her three sons, Daniel Kobe, Jimmy Branson, and Howard Roeder, eight daughters, Diana Kovac, Joyce Waggerman, Kay Griswold, Catherine Close, Libby Hammann, Janice Roeder, Wanda Powell, and Denise Craig, 27 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren, and two step-children, Mike Roeder and Gene Roeder. Arrangements: Park Lawn Funeral Home, 816-523-1234 Click here to view Guestbook for Dorothy Ruth Roeder CHARLES
McKINLEY ROGERS
Charles McKinley Rogers,
80,
Peculiar, MO, went home to be with his Savior Jesus Christ on Friday,
April 1, 2005. Visitation will be 12:00 noon with services
following at 1:30 pm Monday, April 4, at First Baptist Church of
Peculiar, MO; burial in Peculiar Cemetery. Memorial contributions
may be made to Good Shepard Hospice, 7611 State Line Road, KCMO
64114.
Charles was born October
29, 1924, in Monett, MO, to Charles
and Clara Rogers. As a young man, he joined a Civil Conservation
Corps Unit in Arkansas to learn construction trades. On March 27,
1943, he met and married Murl Gregory. He joined the Navy and
served in the South Pacific during WWII. After an honorable
discharge, he returned to his family in Arkansas. In 1952, they
moved to Kansas City where Charles worked as a stonemason for a few
years before becoming a General Contractor with is partner, Pat
Smith. They worked together many years before retiring in
1987. After retiring, Charles enjoyed fishing, camping,
gardening, and telling stories around the campfire. He kept his
sense of humor to the very end. He was always making people
laugh. He was preceded in death by a son, Rusty Rogers, in
2003. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Murl Rogers, of the
home, four sons and their wives, Charles H. and Karen Rogers, Peculiar,
MO, Joe Rogers, Belton, MO, Greg and Lynn Rogers, Butler, MO, and Steve
and Pattie Rogers, Belton, MO, two daughters and their husbands, Debbie
and Jim Drake, Overland Park, KS, and Tammy and Terry Crider, Pleasant
Hill, MO, daughter-in-law, Denise Serick-Rogers, Peculiar, MO, 17
grandchildren, and 21 great-grandchildren. Charles was a loving
husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, and many lives
have been blessed by his presence.
Arrangements: Park
Lawn Funeral Home 816-523-1234
THOMAS EDWARD ROSS, SR
Thomas Edward Ross, Sr., 70, of Lee's Summit, MO, passed away September 20, 2005 following a courageous battle with cancer. Visitation will begin at 1:00 p.m., followed by a service celebrating Tom's life at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, September 25, 2005, at Lee's Summit United Methodist Church, 2nd and Douglas, Lee's Summit, MO. Internment will be in Lee's Summit Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be given to the Ararat Shrine Hospital Transportation Fund, 5100 Ararat Dr., Kansas City, MO 64129, or to the charity of one's choice. Tom was born February 2, 1935, in Lawrence County, MO, the son of Lee and Grace (Hembree) Ross. He worked thirty years as an Over the Road Truck Driver, retiring from ABF Freight Lines with over one million miles of safe driving. He was a member of Faith Baptist Church, Ontario, CA; the Summit Masonic Lodge, Scottish Rite Bodies, and Ararat Shrine. At Ararat, Tom was a member of the Drum and Bugle Corps, Order of Quetzalcoatl, Sandblasters, Provost, Grandview Shrine Club, and Transporters. He also served as a Potentate's Aide for several years. He was also a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles. Tom was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Kathy May Ross; brother, Jesse Lee Ross; and his wife of 41 years, Lois Marie (Vonier) Ross. Survivors include his wife, Geraldine (Gerri) Moran Ross; four children, Debra Smith and her husband Steve, Thomas Edward Ross Jr., Sandra Seitz and her husband Eddie, and Duke Ross and his wife Karie; nine grandchildren; Gerri's children and grandchildren; his brother, Kenneth Ross; three sisters, Mary Ann Ross, Eula Mae Irwin, and Sarah Dunn; and many, many friends. Arrangements: Park Lawn Funeral Home, 816-523-1234 Click here to view Guestbook for Thomas Edward Ross, Sr RANDY WILKE RUGE
Randy Wilke Ruge, a loving
husband and father, 55, Liberty, MO, passed away Thursday, March 31,
2005, at his home. Funeral services will be 7 p.m., Sunday, April 3,
2005, at Park Lawn Northland Chapel; I-35 at M-291 HWY., Liberty, MO.
Visitation will be 5:30 until service time.
Randy was born July 7th
1949, in Omaha, NE, to Harry and
Helen Ruge. He
had worked for Cummins Electric Generators for over 20 years and was
Generator Manager. Randy was an avid golfer and a member to St. Joseph
Missouri Country Club, and Shirkey Golf Club of Richmond, MO. He also
liked working on cars and household projects, completing them to
perfection. Randy was preceded in death by his father. He is survived
by his wife of 27 years, Bunnie, his daughter, Andrea Ruge, both of
Liberty, MO; mother, Helen Ruge, brother, Bradley Ruge, Bellevue, NE;
sister-in-law, Judy Phillips, Augusta, GA.
Arrangements: Park Lawn
Northland Chapel, 816-781-8228
JULIE A. SAMSON
Julie A. Samson, 54, of
Kansas City, MO, passed away Wednesday, June 8, 2005.
Julie was born October 19, 1950. She graduated from Simpson College, Indianola, IA and was listed in "Who's Who" of American Colleges and Universities. Prior to attending Simpson, she lived in Ridgewood, NJ. She was also the first woman to graduate from the National Baseball Umpire School. Julie was preceded in death by her mother, Fayne "Katie" Samson. In addition to her numerous friends, she is survived by her father and step-mother, Robert and Barbara Samson of Kansas City; long time friend, Marsha Ross of Kansas City; brother and sister-in-law, Karey and Linda Samson of Indianola, IA; step-sister, Suzie Ackin of Kansas City; step-brother Steve Hillis of Siler City, NC; nieces, Jennifer Samson, Emily Ackin, Stephanie Hillis; nephew Jesse Hillis; and great nephew, Yahsiah Scott. Services will be held at Hickman Mills Community Christian Church at 5809 Redbridge Rd., on Tuesday, June 14, at 2 p.m. Refreshments following in the Fellowship Hall. A message to you from Julie before her passing, "I hope you can attend my memorial service so that we may say our goodbyes. Please come a little early if you can, to hear some of my favorite songs. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Hickman Mills Community Church Memorial Fund or to Wayside Waifs Animal Shelter. Arrangements: Park Lawn Funeral Home, 816-523-1234 Click here to view Guestbook for Julie A. Samson PAULETTE K. SANDERS Paulette K. Sanders, 56,
of Liberty, passed away Wednesday, August 24, 2005. Services will be 12
noon Monday, August 29, 2005 at the Park Lawn Northland Chapel,
Liberty, MO; burial in Shambaugh Cope Cemetery, Weatherby, MO. Friends
may call Sunday from 6-8 p.m. at the Park Lawn Northland Chapel.
Paulette was born November 30, 1948 in Kansas City. She was a graduate
of Truman High School in Independence, MO. She was active in the PTA at
Bryant Elementary, Palmer Junior High and William Chrisman High School.
She was also a member of the booster club at William Chrisman and also
an I.G.S.A. Board Member and was a volunteer for the Jerry Lewis MDA
Telethon. She was preceded in death by her father Siebert Quick.
Survivors include her husband Ron; two daughters LaVada Sanders and
fiance' David McDanel, and Evelyn Sanders; her mother LaVada Quick; two
brothers, Ted and Siebert Quick.
Arrangements: Park Lawn Northland Chapel, 816-781-8228 Click here to view Guestbook for Paulette K. Sanders DAVID LAWRENCE SANDWEISS David Lawrence Sandweiss,
49,
of Liberty, MO, passed away May 9, 2005. The funeral service will be at
2 p.m., Thursday, May 12, at the Park Lawn Northland Chapel, I35 at
M-291 Hwy., Liberty. Burial in Glenridge Cemetery, Liberty. The family
will receive friends at the home immediately following the burial
service. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions
to a memorial fund in care of the family that will be divided among
some of David's favorite causes.
David was born April 29, 1956, in St. Louis, MO. He graduated from Horton Watkins (Ladue) High School in Ladue, MO, and from the University of Missouri School of Journalism in Columbia. David was founder of Sandweiss Advertising in Parkville, MO, a company he operated for the past 20 years. He leaves his wife, Lana; twin daughters, Abbi and Carli; a stepdaughter, Kara Geisert and her husband Chris, Liberty; his parents, Jerry and Kay Sandweiss, St. Louis; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Brent and Wendy Sandweiss, Tucson, AZ, and Barry and Dana Sandweiss, St. Louis; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Charla and Bob Hutkins, Lincoln, NE, and Ellen and John Riegerix, St. Louis; nieces and nephews, Samuel, Sophie and Ethan Sandweiss, Anna and Jacob Hutkins, John Jr., Joseph, and Melissa Riegerix; two step-grandchildren, Drew and Alex; Lana's parents, David and Dona Blackburn; Lana's siblings and their families, as well as many friends, business associates, and clients for whom David cared deeply. Arrangements: Park Lawn Northland Chapel, 816-781-8228 Click here to view Guestbook for David Lawrence Sandweiss LOIS
M. SAXTON
Lois M. Saxton, 88, died
June 15, 2005. Services 10:00am Friday, June 17, at the Park Lawn
Chapel; visitation 6 – 8pm Thursday at the Chapel. Burial in
Mound Grove Cemetery. Survived by brother, Ralph Echols,
granddaughter, Danielle Echols, and step-son, Mike Saxton.
Arrangements: Park Lawn Funeral Home, 816-523-1234 CARL
WILLIAM SCHAUPERL, SR.
Carl William Schauperl,
Sr., 83, Raymore, MO, passed away Sunday, June 5, 2005, surrounded by
his loving family. Services will be 1 p.m. Thursday, June 9 at the Park
Lawn Chapel; burial in Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be 68
p.m. Wednesday at the chapel. Memorial contributions may be made to the
American Cancer Society.
Carl was born October 5, 1921, in Macon Co., MO. He graduated from Macon High School in 1938. He joined the Navy in 1940, and was among the first troops headed for Pearl Harbor. He spent four years in the Navy, serving aboard the USS Pennsylvania and the USS Prince William. He participated in the Battles of the Coral Sea, Midway, Iwo Jima, and many other major battles in the Pacific. He served in the Reserves and was active in the Air Force during the Korean War. After leaving the service at the end of WWII, he went to work for the KCATA, where he worked for 38 years, retiring in 1984. He married Juanita Loven in 1948, and they raised four children in the 57 years they were married. Carl's hobby for many years was flying, and he obtained his Commercial Multi-Engine Pilot Rating. He was also an avid bowler, and participated in many National Pro-Am Tournaments. He was a Charter Member of both the American Legion and the VFW. He was preceded in death by his parents, Karl and Hazel Schauperl, Excello, MO, and stepson David Newman, Kansas City. He is survived by his wife Juanita, of the home; two sons and their wives, Carl W. "Bill" Schauperl, Jr., and Bonnie, Raymore, MO, and Gary A. Schauperl and Barbara, Lee's Summit, MO; daughter Carolyn Davidson, Fort Worth, TX; two brothers and their wives, Waldo Schauperl and Margaret, Cairo, MO, and Leon Schauperl and Sharron, Springville, CA; two sisters, Mary Harlan, Clovis, CA, and Irene Harley and Ron, Moberly, MO; nine grandchildren; and 10 greatgrandchildren. Arrangements: Park Lawn Funeral Home, 816-523-1234 Click here to view Guestbook for Carl William Schauperl, Sr. EMMA D. SCHLAFMAN Emma D. Schlafman, 73,
Kansas City, passed away peacefully at her home
surrounded by her loving family Tuesday, April 26, 2005, after a very
courageous battle with cancer.
Emma was born October 26, 1931, near Freeman, SD, and had lived in this area for 40 years. She was a member of Ruskin Heights Lutheran Church. She was preceded in death by her husband Minehart in 1992, by precious grandson Jesse Lee Kurtz in 1976, two brothers, August Mayer and Gerhardt Mayer, and sister Esther Dannenbring. Survivors include her loving daughters and dedicated sons-in-law, Carla Rae and Howard Johnson, Independence, MO, Lynn Ann and Joe Capra, Lee's Summit, MO; her wonderful grandsons Jason Dan Capra and his wife Catherine, and Jeremy Myles Capra; sweet great-grandson Jesse Dylan Capra; brother Frederich Mayer, Freeman, SD; sister Gertrude Andersh, Yankton, SD; sister-in-law Eltha Mayer. Emma will be remembered as a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, sister-in-law, and friend. She will be sadly missed by all whose lives she touched. Services will be 10 a.m. Friday, April 29 at Ruskin Heights Lutheran Church. Burial in Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends Thursday from 6-8 p.m. at the Park Lawn Chapel. The family suggests contributions to Women's Clinic of Kansas City, 815 N. Noland Rd., Stes. 4 & 5, Independence, MO, 64050, or the Ruskin Heights Lutheran Church Memorial Fund. Arrangements: Park Lawn Funeral Home, 816-523-1234 Click here to view Guestbook for Emma D. Schlafman GORDON C. SCHMIDT
Gordon C. Schmidt, 78, Liberty, passed away Thursday, July 14, 2005, at his home. Memorial visitation will be held 6-8 p.m., Tuesday, July 19, 2005, at Park Lawn Northland Chapel, I-35 at M-291 Hwy., Liberty, MO. Graveside services will be 10 a.m., Wednesday, July 20, at White Chapel Memorial Gardens, Gladstone, MO. Mr. Schmidt was born September 20, 1926, in Claycomo, MO, to Walter and Clara Reich Schmidt. He had worked as a Rural Mail Carrier for the U.S. Postal Service for 35 years, retiring in 1981. Gordon was also a veteran of the U.S. Army. He was united in marriage September 15, 1951, to Peggy Wood Schmidt. Gordon was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Francis Schmidt. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Peggy Schmidt; three daughters and their husbands, Patricia and Mike Kuhns, Linda and Rick deFlon, Carla and Mark Schafer; eight grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and one brother, George Schmidt. The family suggests contributions to The American Lung Association. Arrangements: Park Lawn Northland Funeral Home, 816-781-8228 Click here to view Guestbook for Gordon C. Schmidt MAELI B. SCHROEDER
Maeli B. Schroeder, 33, died Sept. 7, 2005 at his home. Services 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 17, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 705 Walnut, Indep., MO; burial in Oak Ridge Memory Gardens. Visitation 6-8 p.m. Friday at the Church. Arrangements: Park Lawn Funeral Home, 816-523-1234 MERIPA A. SCHROEDER
Meripa A. Schroeder, 30, died Sept. 7, 2005 at her home. Services 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 17, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 705 Walnut, Indep., MO; burial in Oak Ridge Memory Gardens. Visitation 6-8 p.m. Friday at the Church. Arrangements: Park Lawn Funeral Home, 816-523-1234 HELEN MAXINE SCHUMACHER
Helen Maxine Schumacher,
82, passed away Monday, June 6, 2005, at
Regency Care Center. Services will be 3:00pm Thursday, June 9, at the
Park Lawn Chapel, where visitation will be 6 – 8 pm Wednesday. Burial
in Memorial Park Cemetery.
Helen was born May 26, 1923, in Tecumseh, OK. She was a member of the Marlboro VFW and the Ladies’ Auxiliary. She retired from Peterson Cap and Gown in 1993. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Ormen Jackman, and William Schumacher, Jr., and a brother, Orlo Harmon. Survivors include two daughters, Marilyn Whitworth and Verna Hodge, two sons, Bryan and Sharon Jackman and Terrance Jackman, special friend, Guyen Morrison, nine grandchildren, and 13 great-grandchildren. Helen will be sadly missed by her family and friends. Arrangements: Park Lawn Funeral Home, 816-523-1234 Click here to view Guestbook for Helen Maxine Schumacher COLEEN
F. SCHWAB
Coleen F. Schwab, 75, Belton, MO, passed away Monday, July 4, 2005, gaining her independence from this world, allowing her to meet her Savior. Services will be 10 a.m. Friday, July 8, at the Open Door Bible Church, 16211 S. 71 Hwy., Belton, MO; burial in Green Lawn Cemetery. Friends may call 6-8 p.m. Thursday at the Park Lawn Chapel. Coleen was born May 3, 1930, and lived a life that allowed her to be a mother, caregiver and friend to every person she met. At her passing, she was surrounded by a family that was grateful and blessed to be able to call her their wife, mother and grandmother. Her spirit carries on in the lives that she touched and the crafts that she was able to create. Her faith in God was strong and now her peace is everlasting. Coleen is survived by her husband, Lawrence M. Schwab; eight children, Johnny Johnston, Patti Fallon, Glennon (Donna) Johnston, Janet (Don) Derry, Rick (Mari) Johnston, Cindy McGuire, Jeff Johnston and Tim (April) Johnston; 23 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Mona (Charles) Owen and Phyllis (Arnie) Luhning; two brothers, Michael (Colleen) Cole and Bill (Barbara) Cole; and numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Arrangements; Park Lawn Funeral Home, 816-523-1234 Click here to view Guestbook for Coleen F. Schwab MIRIAN FRANCES SCIABARASSI
Mirian Frances Sciabarassi, 92, Belton,
MO, passed away Tuesday, May 2,
2005, at Research Belton Hospital. Funeral services will be 11 a.m.
Thursday, May 5 at Park Lawn Funeral Home, 8251 Hillcrest Rd., Kansas
City, MO. Interment in Memorial Park Cemetery, Kansas City, MO.
Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until service time Thursday at Park
Lawn Chapel. Mirian was preceded in death by her parents, her husband
Dominic Sciabarrasi, and her son Bill Taylor. She is survived by her
daughter Emma Ashlock; six grandchildren; nine greatgrandchildren; and
nine great-greatgrandchildren.
Arrangements: Park Lawn Funeral Home, 816-523-1234 Click here to view Guestbook for Mirian Frances Sciabarassi PEGGY LOU (PAWLING) SEEVER Peggy Lou (Pawling)
Seever,
51, following a long struggle with cancer, went to be with the Lord on
March 15, 2005. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Friday, March 18, and
funeral services 10 a.m. Saturday, March 19, at the Park Lawn Northland
Chapel, I-35 at M-291 Hwy., Liberty, MO. Burial in Glenridge Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to
Kansas City Hospice or to the Highlands Congregation of the Community
of Christ Church.
Peggy was born February 16, 1954, in St. Joseph, MO. She was a member of the Highlands Congregation of the Community of Christ Church in Kansas City North. Survivors include her husband of 30 years, Michael; three children, Brent Seever and his wife, Camille, Christopher Seever and Julianna Seever; and two brothers, Robert and Danny Pawling. Peggy was a very loving wife and mother and will be deeply missed by her family and friends. Arrangements: Park Lawn Northland Chapel, 816-781-8228 Click here to view Guestbook for Peggy Lou (Pawling) Seever DONNA LOUISE SHAHAN Donna Louise Shahan, 70,
Grandview, MO, died Wednesday, March 30, 2005, at Lee's Summit
Hospital. Services will be 10 a.m., Saturday, April 2, at Blue Ridge
Baptist Temple, burial in Green Lawn Cemetery. Friends may call 6-8
p.m., Friday, at the Park Lawn Chapel. In lieu of flowers, the family
suggests contributions to the American Lung Association.
Donna was born Oct. 8, 1934, in Centerville, KS, and had lived in the Kansas City area most of her life. She was a member of Blue Ridge Baptist Temple, and the VFW Ladies' Auxiliary. She is survived by five children and their spouses; Larry D. and Ellen Shahan, Belle Center, OH, Roy G. Shahan, Linda and Max Robertson, Elizabeth Shahan, and Reba Shahan, all of Grandview, MO; nine grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, and seven brothers and sisters. Arrangements: Park Lawn Funeral Home, 816-523-1234 Click here for Guestbook for Donna Louise Shahan ROBIN
RENEE SHANKS
Robin Renee Shanks, 35, of Kearney MO, went to meet her Lord on Friday, September 9, 2005, after a courageous battle against breast cancer. She was surrounded by her entire loving family. Robin was born June 11, 1970, to Charles and Linda (Hudlemeyer) Bengtson, and had lived in the Liberty, MO, area her whole life. She married Todd Shanks and they made their home in Kearney with their 9 1/2 month-old-son, Clayton. A loving wife, mother, daughter, and sister, Robin was always the happiest when she was spending time with her family. Robin leaves her husband and soulmate, Todd, and son, Clayton; mother, Linda Noland, and "other" dad, William, of Las Vegas; father, Charles Bengtson, and "other" mother, Judy, of Liberty; brother, Jeff Bengtson; nephew, Cole, of Kearney; an aunt and uncle, Marsha and Bill Raisch, of Des Moines, IA; grandmothers Peggy Spencer of Kansas City, MO; Elsie Bengtson, of Muskegon, MI; her mother-in-love and special friend Patty Shanks; sister-inlaw Stacy (Matt) Rule and brother-inlaw Chad (Mandy) Shanks, all of Kearney; other siblings include Cale Bengtson, Ron and Jon Henderson, and Becky Black. Robin was preceded in death by her grandfathers, Fred Hudlemeyer, Jack Spencer, and Edward Bengtson. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m., Tues., Sept. 13, at Pleasant Valley Baptist Church, I-35 at M-291 Hwy., Liberty. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m., Wed., Sept. 14, at the church. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery in Kearney. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, 1111 Main, Kansas City, MO 64105. Arrangements: Park Lawn Northland Chapel, 816-781-8228 Click here to view Guestbook for Robin Renee Shanks HELEN MARIAN SHANNON
Helen Marian Shannon, 82,
Lake Waukomis, passed away May 25, 2005, at North Kansas City Hospital.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, May 31, 2005, at Park
Lawn Funeral Home, 8251 Hillcrest Rd., Kansas City, MO; with interment
at Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will begin at noon, immediately
prior to services at the funeral home.
Helen was born June 29, 1922, in Kansas City to Arthur H. and Ruby Mae Bell. She graduated from Paseo High School in 1937, where she also participated and lettered in multiple sports. After high school, she attended Huff's Business School, which led to her later career as an underwriter for Commercial Union Insurance Co. Helen was a life long member of the American Legion Auxiliary, Unit 71, serving several terms as president. During 1954-55, she was also 5th district president. Additionally, she belonged to Salon 94 de Eight & Forty. From 1970-71, she served as Chapeaux, Salon 26, Eight & Forty Departmental de Missouri. A devoted mother and grandmother, Helen was a tireless and enthusiastic traveler, as well as a highly competitive bowler. She lived her whole life in Kansas City and was a member of Westport Presbyterian Church and, later, the Pine Ridge Presbyterian Church. Helen is survived by her brother, Arthur H. Bell, Jr. and his wife, Elizabeth, of Reading, PA; her daughter, Linda Mae Widau and her husband Stanly, of Kansas City; her son, Curtis Shannon; two granddaughters, Laura Helen Szostak and her husband, John, of Colorado Springs, and Stephanie Lynn Widau of Kansas City. She had two great-grandchildren, Dominique and Zachary Szostak of Colorado Springs. Memorial contributions may be made to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Heart of America Chapter, 5799 Broadmoor Suite 504, Mission, KS 66202. Arrangements: Park Lawn Funeral Home, 816-523-1234 Click here to view Guestbook for Helen Marian Shannon IVY
SHARP
Ivy Sharp, 75, died June
7, 2005, at her home. Ivy was born August 21, 1929, in KCMO, the
daughter of Harry and Fern Stanton. She leaves daughter Brenda Gamm;
son Stan Colvin; two sisters; three brothers; a granddaughter; and
great-grandson.
Arrangements: Park Lawn Funeral Home, 816-523-1234 JOHN M. SHIPERS
John M. Shipers, 80,
passed away Thursday, May 5, 2005, at Research
Medical Center. Services will be 3:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 10, at
the
Park Lawn Chapel, where friends may call from 2:00 p.m. until service
time. Burial in Green Lawn Cemetery.
John was born March 18, 1925, in Pattonsburg, MO, and had lived most of his life in the Kansas City area. He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles. He is survived by two daughters, Althea Blankenship, Independence, MO, and Lisa Gregory, Kansas City, MO; two sons, John Fredrick Shipers, Kansas City, MO, and Clifford Shipers, Riverside, MO; brother, Virgil Shipers, New Jersey; two sisters, Helen Hall, California, and Wanda Donner, Gladstone, MO; and three grandchildren, Stacie Blankenship, Jason Gregory, and Logan Mathews. Arrangements: Park Lawn Funeral Home, 816-523-1234 Click here to view Guestbook for John M. Shipers CLAUDE "SAM" NELSON SIMPSON, JR.
Claude "Sam" Nelson Simpson, Jr., 81, Grandview, MO, died Wednesday, June 29, 2005, at his home. Visitation will begin at 1 p.m., followed by services at 2 p.m., Tuesday, July 5 at the Park Lawn Chapel; burial in Green Lawn Cemetery. Claude was born May 23, 1924, in Cherrybox, MO, to Claude Nelson Simpson, Sr., and Bertha (Chinn) Simpson, both of whom preceded him in death. He was a WWII Navy veteran. He was a member and elder at Third Ward Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. He enjoyed woodworking, gardening, camping, and fishing. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Lourena A. Simpson; daughter Janice E. Powell; granddaughter Larissa F. Powell; and sister Mary Tuggle. Arrangements: Park Lawn Funeral Home, 816-523-1234 Click here to view Guestbook for Claude "Sam" Nelson Simpson, Jr. JOHN C. SIMRELL
John C. Simrell, 67, of Kansas City passed away Wednesday, July 27, 2005. Friends may call at a Memorial Visitation Friday, July 29, 2005 at the Park Lawn Chapel. The family suggests contributions to the American Heart Association. John was born August 23, 1937 in Independence, MO, and was a lifelong area resident. He was an Electrical Technician for Allied Signal-Honeywell before retiring. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge and was an Amateur Radio Operator. Survivors include his wife Nancy Simrell of the home; two sons, John Simrell of Olathe, KS, and Robert Simrell of Phoenix, AZ; a daughter, Twila Ruggles of Independence, MO; four grandchildren, Matthew, Karen, Chris and Jacob, and six greatgrandchildren. Arrangements: Park Lawn Funeral Home, 816-523-1234 Click here to view Guestbook for John C. Simrell JAMES
SKIVERS
James Skivers, 50, died June 16, 2005. James was born Nov. 15, 1954, in KC, where he lived most of his life. He leaves a son, daughter, granddaughter, five brothers, and five sisters. He was preceded by four brothers. Your family loves you and will miss you very much. Arrangements: Park Lawn Funeral Home, 816-523-1234 SUSAN FIELD SMALLEY
Susan Field Smalley, 62, of Kansas City, MO, passed away Monday, August 8, 2005, at her home. Susan was born on December 23, 1942, in Kansas City and graduated from Raytown High School. She received a bachelor's degree in education and a master's degree in counseling psychology, both from UMKC, where she worked as an educator and counselor for many years before marrying David R. Smalley in 1973. Susan was a woman ahead of her times, an original feminist who believed in peaceful revolution against injustice. She was the consummate humanitarian, who could not bear the sight of an animal or child in need. She was a patron of the arts who delighted in theater, music, gardening and gift-giving. Susan believed that there was nothing that could not be mended with a glue-gun and a hug. Wickedly funny and fiercely loyal, the love she showered upon her many friends and family knew no depths. Susan is survived by her husband, David, of Kansas City, MO; her daughter, Ruth Ellen Johnson and son-in-law, Richard W. Johnson, of Kansas City, MO; and five siblings including her beloved sister, Hardie J. Rothschild, of Overland Park, KS. She leaves behind an eternal legacy of beauty, compassion and perseverance. This world is a better place because of the life and love of Susan Smalley. In accordance with her wishes, there will be no service. The family suggests that those who wish to celebrate her life do so with a memorial contribution to Wayside Waifs, Inc., 3901 Martha Truman Road, Kansas City, MO 64137. Arrangements: Park Lawn Funeral Home, 816-523-1234 Click here to view Guestbook for Susan Field Smalley PHYLLIS SMITH Phyllis Smith, 75, passed
away August 24, 2005. Phyllis was born on January 5, 1930 and was a
graduate of both Westport High School and Central Missouri State
University. She enjoyed a long and satisfying 40 year career as Drama
Teacher at Center High School and a Speech Therapist in the
Independence school district. She took pride that she was able to make
speech therapy a fun and meaningful experience for 'her kids'. She was
also active in the Student Council at Glendale Elementary School.
Phyllis was the beloved wife of Richard 'Mac' Smith for 41 years. She
is the mother of one child, Cheryl Lynn May (maiden name Cassing) who
graduated from Raytown South High School and the University of
Missouri, Columbia.
Phyllis' brother, Eugene Bohi, survives her and lives with his wife Mary Ann in Highpoint, N.C. She is preceded in death by her sister Shirley Bohi Williams. She is the step-mother of Laura Laudig Smith and Richard Aaron Smith and the mother-in-law for Tuc Treehause and Michelle Smith. She has one grandson, Richard Douglas Smith and a new granddaughter due in October named Alma Rose. Phyllis enjoyed her many friends and prayer partners over the years. She prayed with several of her friends consistently for over 35 years. She was a loyal and loving person to all her prayer partners, friends, and family. Her common-sense approach and endless positive words of encouragement will be missed by all who knew her. The memorial service will be held on Monday, August 29th at 10 a.m. at Parklawn Funeral Home, 8251 Hillcrest Road, Kansas City, MO 64138. 816-523-1234. Click here to view Guestbook for Phyllis Smith SYLVIA P. SMITH
Sylvia P. Smith, 75, of Grandview, MO, passed away Sunday, September 11, 2005. Services will be 10 a.m., Wed., Sept. 14, at Park Lawn Chapel, burial in Green Lawn Cemetery, friends may call from 9 a.m. until service time Wed., at the chapel. Arrangements: Park Lawn Funeral Home, 816-523-1234 JOHN ROBERT SPRINGER
John Robert Springer, 79,
passed away April 12, 2005. Memorial visitation will be Friday, April
15, 2005, from 6:30-9 p.m. at Park Lawn Funeral Home. Survivors include
son, Steve Springer; daughters, Stephanie Gammill and Rhonda Hooten.
Arrangements: Park Lawn Funeral Home, 816-523-1234 CHARLES A. (CHUCK) SPURGEON
Charles A. (Chuck)
Spurgeon, 50, passed away October 3, 2005 following a long battle with
Huntington's Disease. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday,
October 5, and funeral services 2 p.m. Thursday, October 6, at the Park
Lawn Chapel, Hillcrest Rd. at 83rd St. Burial in Mt. Olivet Cemetery.
Memorials may be given to Huntington Disease of America, 505 Eighth
Avenue, Suite 902, New York, NY 10018
Chuck was born February 4, 1955 in Independence, MO. He graduated from Raytown South High School in 1973 and attended Northwest Missouri State University in Maryville, MO. From a young age, Chuck was an accomplished artist and photographer and had several entries in the Plaza Art Fair. He was preceded in death by his father, Frank J. Spurgeon. Survivors include his wife, Lynette (Gnuschke) Spurgeon; his mother, Ollivene (Rau) Spurgeon; six brothers, Mike, Frank, David, Phillip, Danny and Paul Spurgeon; his sister, Sandra Emily; and many nieces and nephews. Arrangements: Park Lawn Funeral Home, 816-523-1234 Click here to view Guestbook for Charles A. (Chuck) Spurgeon ETHEL STOLZ
Ethel Stolz passed away Sunday, August 14, 2005. Services will be 11:30 a.m. Thursday, August 18, at the Park Lawn Chapel. Burial in Memorial Park Cemetery. Friends may call 10:30 a.m. until service time at the Chapel. Ethel was born September 19, on a farm near Green City, MO. She was a member of Prairie Chapel Methodist Church. Ethel was employed at First Federal Savings and Loan for 25 years. She was a member of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, Shawnee Mission Chapter. She was preceded in death by her husband Howard E. Stolz; parents Erma Ilove and Francis Marion Kent; sisters, Odessa Abshier, Helen Kent, Rosalie Riggins, Ruth Johnson, and Hazel Switzer, and brothers Tony and Keith Kent. She is survived by her daughter Suzanne Stolz Castleberry and husband, James, Leawood, KS; sister Effie Keller, Arlington, TX; brothers, Avon Kent, Green Castle, MO, Kyle Kent, Green City, MO, and Donald Kent, Fort Worth, TX, and many special nieces and nephews. Ethel will be dearly missed by all. The family would like to extend a very special thank you to the staff at Garden Terrace of Overland Park for providing Ethel with outstanding and loving care. Arrangements: Park Lawn Funeral Home, 816-523-1234 Click here to view Guestbook for Ethel Stolz CECIL DEAN STOREY Cecil Dean Storey, 84,
passed
away
Mr. Storey was born Arrangements: Park Lawn Funeral Home, 816-523-1234 Click here to view Guestbook for Cecil Dean Storey SHIRLEY IRIS (HORNSTRA) STRAND
Shirley Iris (Hornstra) Strand, 85, passed away Sunday, September 4, 2005, at the Greens at Creekside. Friends may call 2 p.m. until service time at 3 p.m. Monday, September 12, at the Park Lawn Chapel, 8251 Hillcrest Road, Kansas City, MO; burial in Memorial Park Cemetery. Shirley was born May 5, 1920, in Springfield, SD, to Ernest and Mae (DeRose) Hornstra. She had worked in the Food Service Department at Hickman Mills High School and Unity School of Christianity. She was a spiritual woman, who loved the beauty in all things natural. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Clifford Norman Strand in 1971, and sister Effie Hornstra Benzler. She is survived by her children, Nels Clifford Strand, Troy, MN, Staff Sergeant Spec. 6 Norman Robert Strand, Spring Lake, NC, Martin Ernest Strand, M.D., Evergreen, CO, and Marilee Kim Buckley, Kansas City, MO; grandchildren, Christopher Kevin Strand, Fairbanks, AK, Michelle Nicole Wolffe, Aspen, CO, Christine Marie Buckley, Albuquerque, NM, Carl Kristian Buckley, and Eric Joseph Buckley, both of Kansas City, MO; and great-grandchildren, Stormy Dakota Strand, Kyla Bella-Rose Wolffe, and Nels Martin Strand. Arr: Park Lawn Funeral Home 816-523-1234 Click here to view Guestbook for Shirley Iris (Hornstra) Strand DAVID
R. SULLIVAN
David R. Sullivan, 77,
passed away Thursday, June 9, 2005. Services will be 3 p.m. Monday,
June 13, at the Park Lawn Chapel, private interment.
David is survived by his wife Joyce; two daughters, Judith Lee Bussell, and Gloria Anne Smith; five grandchildren, Sean and Amy Terranova, and Paul, Adam, and Laurie Bussell; three nieces, Kathy Tharp, Jackie Collings, and Phyllis Winfrey; and one greatgrandson, Dillon. Arrangements: Park Lawn Funeral Home, 816-523-1234 Click here to view Guestbook for David R. Sullivan EDNA O. SULLIVAN Edna O. Sullivan, 87,
formerly of Bella Vista Village, died Saturday, March 5, 2005 at
Beautiful Savior Manor, Belton, MO. Edna was born December 2,
1917, to Mary and Allen Hendrix. Before moving to Belton for
assisted living, Edna was a member of the Bella Vista Methodist
Church. Survivors include two nieces and two nephews.
Graveside services will be 11:00am Monday, March 21, at Bella Vista
Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Arrangements: Park Lawn Funeral Home, 816-523-1234 GREGORY EDWARD SYKES
Gregory Edward Sykes, 53, passed away July 2, 2005. Graveside inurnment will be 2 p.m. Friday, August 12, at Memorial Park Cemetery. Contributions may be made to Chaiv Shalom. Arrangements: Park Lawn Funeral Home, 816-523-1234 KENNETH C. TAYLOR Kenneth C. Taylor, 77,
Kansas City, MO, passed away Saturday, September 17, 2005, at his home.
A memorial visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, September
20, at the Park Lawn Chapel. Private Inurnment in Forest Hill Cemetery.
Kenneth was born October 2, 1927, to Charles and Eva Taylor. He married his wife of 56 years, Aletha (Miller) Taylor, on February 8, 1949. They raised four children. He was preceded in death by his parents and 12 brothers and sisters. He is survived by his wife, Aletha; daughter, Claudia Binns and husband Joseph, Largo, FL; sons, Danny Taylor and wife Laura, Grandview, MO, Rodney Taylor and wife Erin, Grandview, MO, and Kenneth Taylor, Belton, MO, six grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, and his loving dog, Rosie. Arrangements: Park Lawn Funeral Home, 816-523-1234 Click here to view Guestbook for Kenneth C. Taylor JAY LESLIE THOMAS Jay Leslie Thomas, 39,
Mosby,
MO, passed away Sunday, April 3, 2005, in Paola, KS. Funeral services
with cremation following will be 11 a.m. Thursday, April 7 at the Park
Lawn Northland Funeral Home, I-35 at M-291 Hwy., Liberty, MO.
Visitation will be from 10 a.m. Thursday until service time at Park
Lawn Chapel.
Jay was born February 17, 1966, in Tampa, FL, to Darlene and William Orville Thomas III. He was a courier for AB Express, Inc., and a guitarist. Jay was preceded in death by his father. He is survived by three brothers, Jeffrey L. Starnes, Jonny L. Starnes, and Joel Thomas; his mother and stepfather Darlene and Mervin Dean VanTuyl; stepbrother Timothy Dean VanTuyl; three stepsisters, Della D. Nazir, Cindy Ann VanTuyl, Victoria B. Hernandez; and many other relatives and friends. Arrangements: Park Lawn Northland Chapel, 816-781-8228 Click here for Guestbook for Jay Leslie Thomas ALIZEA MARIE THOMPSON
Alizea Marie Thompson, 8 month old daughter of Misty and Michael Thompson, passed away July 23, 2005. Services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday July 27, 2005 at the Park Lawn Chapel, burial in Memorial Park Cemetery. Arrangements: Park Lawn Funeral Home, 816-523-1234 JUANITA (JUNE) THORNBURG
Juantia (June) Thornburg, 74, of Cameron, MO, took her first breath in the loving arms of her Savior at 5:37 p.m., on Monday, July 25th, 2005 at her home, surrounded by her family. Funeral services will be held at J. June (Mick) was born Arrangements: Park Lawn Lathrop Chapel, 816-740-4658 Click here to view Guestbook for Juanita (June) Thornburg PAULINE G. THURMAN Pauline G. Thurman, 91, passed away Monday, Aug. 15, 2005 in California. Services will be 1 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 25 at the Park Lawn Chapel, burial in Memorial Park Cemetery. Friends may call 12 noon until service time Thursday at the Chapel. Arrangements: Park Lawn Funeral Home, 816-523-1234 INA D. TIDBALL
Ina D. Tidball,
60, Lee's Summit, MO, passed away Friday,
June 3, 2005,
at KU Medical Center. Visitation will be 12 p.m. with services
following at 2:00 p.m. Monday, June 6, at the Park Lawn Chapel, burial
in Memorial Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests
contributions to the Susan G. Komen Foundation.
Ina was born November 9, 1944, in Kansas City, MO, and lived her entire life in this area. She was preceded in death by her husband, G. Robert "Bob" Tidball in 2001. She is survived by a son, Gary Tidball and wife Amy, Overland Park, KS; daughter, Michelle Tidball, Lee's Summit, MO; sister, Irene Ellis, Lee's Summit, MO; great-aunt, Ina Leeper; and two grandchildren, Alexis and Leo Tidball, Overland Park, KS. Arrangements: Park Lawn Funeral Home, 816-523-1234 Click here to view Guestbook for Ina D. Tidball THOMAS JAMES "T.J." TOBIN T.J. Tobin, 79, passed
away
T.J. was born Arrangements: Park Lawn Funeral Home, 816-523-1234 Click here to view Guestbook for Thomas James "T.J." Tobin ROSE ANNE TRIGG
Rose Anne Trigg, 73,
passed away Wednesday, April 6, 2005. Mass of
Christian Burial will be at 11 a.m. Monday, April 11, 2005, at St.
Catherine's Catholic Church. Entombment will be in Mt. Olivet. The
family will receive friends from 4-6 p.m. Sunday at the Park Lawn
Chapel.
Rose Anne was born December 7, 1931, in Baring, MO. She is survived by her husband, James Trigg; two sons, Jimmy Trigg and Larry Trigg; two daughters, Elizabeth Boehm and Veronica "Roni" Curry; a sister, Patricia Wright; four grandchildren. Arrangements: Park Lawn Funeral Home, 816-523-1234 Click here for Guestbook for Rose Anne Trigg ROBERT TERRY TUCKER
Robert Terry Tucker, 57, of Independence, MO, passed away June 23, 2005. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m., Saturday, June 25, at the Park Lawn Funeral Home, burial in Green Lawn Cemetery. The family will receive friends Friday, June 24, from 6-9 p.m., at the funeral home. Robert was born August 6, 1947, in Tucson, AZ. He is survived by his wife Terri, son Andrew Tucker, daughter Angela Lee; two grandchildren; two great grand-children; brother Lawrence Raymond Tucker; sister Camillia Styburski. In lieu of flowers the family suggests contributions to the American Diabetes Foundation. Arrangements: Park Lawn Funeral Home, 816-523-1234 Click here to view Guestbook for Robert Terry Tucker CLEORA E. "KOO" VAN WINKLE Cleora E. "Koo" Van
Winkle, 91, passed away Monday, August 29, 2005 at her home. Friends
may call 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, August 30, at the Park Lawn Chapel, Kansas
City, MO, private interment in Highland Cemetery, Hamilton, MO.
Koo was born April 14, 1914, in Hamilton, MO, and had lived most of her life in the Kansas City area. She was a former member of the Plaza Women's Club. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Mort and Moonyean Van Winkle; special friends, Lori and Jamie Davis, all of Kansas City, MO, and brother, Tom Humphrey and his wife, Marietta and two nephews. Arrangements: Park Lawn Funeral Home, 816-523-1234 Click here to view Guestbook for Cleora E. "Koo" Van Winkle DAWN CHRISTINA (HALL) VOORHEES
Dawn Christina (Hall) Voorhees, 45, Harrisonville, MO passed away Wed, July 13, 2005 at Camden Healthcare Center. Vis. will begin at 2 p.m. followed by services at 3 p.m. Sat, July 16, at the Park Lawn Chapel; burial in Memorial Park Cemetery. Arrangements: Park Lawn Funeral Home, 816-523-1234 HAZEL LORENE WAAGE
Hazel Lorene Waage, 78, of Westwood, KS, passed away Saturday, August 6, 2005, at Shawnee Mission Medical Center. Private graveside service will be at 9 a.m. Tuesday, August 9, 2005, at Memorial Park Cemetery, Kansas City, MO, followed by a public memorial service at 11 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church, Shawnee Mission Parkway at Nall, Mission, KS. Visitation will be 6:30-8 p.m., Monday, August 8, 2005, at Trinity Lutheran Church. The family suggests contributions to Trinity Lutheran Church for distribution of recorded worship services. Hazel was born August 22, 1926, in Higginsville, MO, to George and Stella Schnakenberg. She worked as a secretary for Hudson and later Fisca Oil Companies for 28 years, before retiring in 1988. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Merriam Seniors Club, Westport-Roanoke Seniors Club, Keenagers Club, Shawnee Mission Color Slide Club, and American Business Women's Association. Hazel is survived by her husband of 58 years, Cecil E. Waage; her children, Cheryl Miller and husband Greg, Susan Schram and husband Dan, Steven Waage and wife Carol; grandchildren, Kim Brumgardt, Melissa Miller, Tara Wiley, Travis Schram, Erin Waage, Amy Waage; two great grandchildren; and her brother, James Schnakenberg of Camdenton, MO. Arrangements: Park Lawn Funeral Home, 816-523-1234 Click here to view Guestbook for Hazel Lorene Waage BRONAUGH G. (JERRY) WAGNER
Bronaugh G. (Jerry) Wagner a lifelong resident of Liberty, Missouri left this world on September 15, 2005. He chose to live the last four years of his life in Auburn, California to be with his children and grandchildren. Jerry and his twin brother Jack (Garland D. Wagner), currently of Lott, Texas, were born August 6, 1930 in Liberty to Garland Bronaugh Wagner and Venice Gretchen Admire. His younger brother, James Edward Wagner preceded him in death in 1981. Jerry was a third generation Wagner to live in Liberty. His grandparents, Willis Grant Wagner and Ottie Mae Buchanan moved to Liberty from Smyth County, Virginia about 1898. On a farm just outside of Liberty, they raised their four sons, Garland, William, Harmon and Russell. Jerry married Delta Mitchell in 1951 and had three children: his daughter Debra Lynn lives with her husband Lawrence Grilli in Newcastle, California; his son Jerry Wayne Wagner lives in Grass Valley, California with his wife Teena; and his daughter Julie Ann and her husband Alan Bycroft live in Grass Valley, California. Jerry managed the old Plaza Theater during the 50's and 60's and was known by many people, young and old. He retired from Executive Beechcraft at Kansas City International Airport in 2000. He was an honorary member of the Liberty VFW Post # 4043 "Dads" during the 70's and 80's while married to his second wife, Virginia. He had eight grandchildren; Nikki and Sean Craven of Auburn, California; Jamie Madsen of Denver, Colorado; Jerry and Garrett Wagner of Independence, Missouri; Joleen Giuliani of Davis, California; Ashlie and Robert Bycroft of Grass Valley, California. Five great-grandchildren: Brooke, Hailee, Caleb, Parker, and Aidan (due any day) with two more soon to be born. Jerry will be deeply missed by his family. Visitation will be held Thursday evening, September 22 from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. at Park Lawn Northland Chapel, 1640 N. SR 291, Liberty, MO. Services will be held Friday, September 23 at 10 a.m. at Park Lawn. Arrangements: Park Lawn Northland Chapel, 816-781-8228 Click here to view Guestbook for Bronaugh G. (Jerry) Wagner FRANCES LILLIAN WALKER
Frances Lillian Walker,
73,
of Kansas City, MO, passed away Saturday,
April 2, 2005, at St. Francis Hospital in Tulsa, OK. Services
will be 10:00am Thursday, April 7, at the Park Lawn Chapel, where
friends may call 6 – 8 pm Wednesday; burial in Mt. Olivet
Cemetery.
Frances was born April 23, 1931, in Kansas City, MO, and was a lifelong area resident. She was a member of Pointe of Hope Church in Blue Springs, MO. She was a member of the PTA, had been a Girl Scout Leader, was a Certified Bowling Instructor, and she enjoyed Square Dancing. She is survived by her husband of 54 years, Marvin W. Walker, of the home, son, James Walker and his wife Diana, Broken Arrow, OK, daughter, Sherri Kelley, Raytown, MO, and three grandchildren, Amy Walker, and Christopher and Ashley Kelley. Arrangements: Park Lawn Funeral Home, 816-523-1234 Click here for Guestbook for Frances Lillian Walker CAROLL ROBERT WALLER  Carroll Robert Waller, 83,
passed away Wednesday, February 23, 2005, at Research Medical
Center. Friends may call 10:00 am until 12:00 noon Monday,
February 28, at the Park Lawn Chapel where a Lodge service will be held
at noon, followed by funeral services; entombment in Memorial Park
Mausoleum.
Mr. Waller was born January 11, 1922, in Kansas City, KS. He married Leola L. Clark on July 18, 1939. He was a member of Antler Lodge #1426. He was preceded in death by his sisters, Charlotte Sullivan, Sylvia Wright and brother, Terrance B. Waller, Jr. He is survived by his wife and two sons, Carroll Terrance Waller (Geraldine), Virginia Beach, VA, and Frederick John Waller, (Evone), Kansas City, MO, six grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. Arrangements: Park Lawn Funeral Home, 816-523-1234 Click here to view Guestbook for Caroll Robert Waller ANN
K. WALRUFF
Ann K.
Walruff, 42 of
Ann was
born
Survivors
include her mother
Margaret Walruff of the home, a brother and his wife Kenneth and Doris
Walruff
of
Arrangements:
Park Lawn
Funeral Home,
816-523-1234
Click here to view Guestbook for Ann K. Walruff DONALD "JACK" WALTER
Donald "Jack" Walter, 77,
Raytown, MO, passed away Tuesday, June 28, 2005, at his home.
Visitation will begin at 10:00 am followed by servies at 11:00 am,
Tuesday, July 5, at the Park Lawn Chapel, 8251 Hillcrest Road, Kansas
City, MO. Burial with Military Honors will be 1:00 pm Tuesday, July 5,
at Mount Muncie Cemetery, Leavenworth, KS. In lieu of flowers,
contributions may be made to Crossroads Hospice or the American Cancer
Society.
Jack was born January 12, 1928, in Kansas City, MO. He graduated from Lillis High School, and attended Kansas University. He was a WWII veteran, and was a past member of the Scottish Rite and Ararat Shrine Patrol. He had worked for the Missouri Department of Transportation for 36 years. He was preceded in death by his wife of 46 years, Connie J. Walter, in 2001, his parents, brother, Joe Walter, and sister, Donna DeRossit. Surivors include his son, John Walter and wife Janis, two grandchildren Christine and Brad Walter, two sisters-in-law, Carol Wallin and husband, Jerry, and Nancy Walter, and an aunt, Katherine Roach. Arrangements: Park Lawn Funeral Home, 816-523-1234 Click here to view Guestbook for Donald "Jack" Walter ROBERT WILLIAM WALTON
Robert William Walton, 83,
passed away Tuesday, April 12, 2005, at St. Luke's South Hospital.
Graveside services with Military Honors will be 10 a.m., Sat., April 16
at Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation is 6-8 p.m., Friday, at Park Lawn
Chapel.
Arrangements: Park Lawn Funeral Home, 816-523-1234 JAMES D. WATSON James D. Watson, 70, of
Kansas City, passed away Friday, March 4, 2005. Graveside services with
Military Honors will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 8, 2005, in Green Lawn
Cemetery. Visitation will be Monday from 6-8 p.m. at the Park Lawn
Chapel. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the
Parkinson's Disease Assoc.
Mr. Watson was born March 31, 1934, in Morgan County, TN, and had lived in this area since 1954. He served in the Air Force during the Korean War and worked for Bendix-Allied Signal before retiring. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Robelle Watson of the home; five sons and their spouses, Jim Watson of Fairfield, PA, Don Watson of Tomball, TX, Ron Watson of Kansas City, MO, Dave Watson of Belton, MO, and Bob Watson of Eudora, KS; a daughter and her husband, Jeannie Knoblauch of Kansas City, MO; 23 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren. Arrangements: Park Lawn Funeral Home, 816-523-1234 Click here to view Guestbook for James D. Watson WILLIAM CURTIS WEEDIN
William Curtis Weedin, 79, died Wednesday, September 28, 2005. Services will be 10 a.m. Monday, October 3, at Ridgeview Christian Church, burial in Memorial Park Cemetery. Friends may call 3-5 p.m. Sunday at the Park Lawn Chapel, where a Rose Croix Ceremony will be held at 4:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to the Arthritis Foundation or the Alzheimer's Foundation. William was a Navy veteran of WWII and the Korean Conflict. He had worked for Marley Cooling Tower Co., retiring in 1988. He was a member of Ridgeview Christian Church, and had pastored Salem Christian Church in Weston, MO, for 23 years. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge, Scottish Rite, Ararat Shrine Temple, Starlight Chapter 453 of OES, and Jackson County Rose Society. Survivors include his wife, Elizabeth A. Weedin; daughter, Debra "Susie" Anderson and husband, David; sister, Anna Mae Closterman; and two grandchildren, David and Daniel. Arrangements: Park Lawn Funeral Home, 816-523-1234 Click here to view Guestbook for William Curtis Weedin KATHLEEN B. WEINEL
Kathleen B. Weinel, 79, of
Lee's Summit, MO., was called
home by her Lord on Friday, April 1st, 2005, at sunset, surrounded by
her loved ones. Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, April
5th, 2005, at Peace Lutheran Church, 8240 Blue Ridge Blvd, Kansas City,
MO. Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery, Kansas City, MO.
Friends may call from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Monday, April 4th, at the Park
Lawn Chapel. In lieu of flowers the family suggests contributions to
Peace Lutheran Church.
Mrs. Weinel was born October 25th, 1925 in Iberia, MO. and had lived in this area most of her life. She worked for the Internal Revenue Service before retiring. She was a member of Peace Lutheran Church. Her husband of 52 years, Carey H. Weinel Sr., preceded her in death in 1999. Survivors include a daughter, Linda Hedberg and her husband Gary, a son, Carey H. Weinel Jr. and his wife Sherry, all of Lee's Summit, MO. 5 grandchildren, Chad; Brett, and his wife Mariela, Krista and her husband David; Lorie and her husband Craig, Dayna and her husband Mike, and 7 great grandchildren, Brock, Corbin, Brittany, Hannah, Tony, Jessica and Jamie. Arrangements: Park Lawn Funeral Home, 816-523-1234 Click here for Guestbook for Kathleen B. Weinel GLADYS MARIE WHITAKER-ALSBURY
Gladys Marie Whitaker-Alsbury, 89, passed away Monday, September 26, 2005, at her home. Friends may call 2 p.m. until service at 3 p.m. Wednesday, September 28, at the Park Lawn Chapel. Graveside services will be 1 p.m. Thursday, September 29, at Dann Cemetery, Brownbranch, MO. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Good Shepherd Hospice. Gladys was born January 4, 1916, in Brownbranch, MO. She had lived most of her life in this area and was a member of Blue Ridge Baptist Temple. She was preceded in death by her first husband, James I. Whitaker. Survivors include her second husband, William Alsbury, of the home, son, James S. Whitaker, Kansas City, MO, two stepsons, Jim Alsbury of the home, and Richard Alsbury, Kingston, MO, 15 grandchildren, and 12 greatgrandchildren. Arrangements: Park Lawn Funeral Home, 816-523-1234 Click here to view Guestbook for Gladys Marie Whitaker-Alsbury DONNELL E. WHITCANACK, SR.
Donnell E. Whitcanack,
Sr., 72, beloved husband, father and
grandfather, passed away May 6, 2005, at his home. Memorial services
will be 10 a.m., Saturday, May 14, 2005, at St. Paul's Church of the
Nazerene. Private inurnment will be in Green Lawn Cemetery. The family
suggests contributions to Cross Roads Hospice.
Donnell was born Dec. 16, 1932, in St. Louis, MO, and had lived in Sun City, AZ, for four years but most of his life was spent in the Kansas City area. He was an Army Veteran of the Korean War. He was an Insurance Adjuster and Investigator for MGM Investigations. He is survived by his wife Ava; a daughter, Donna Johnson of Merriam, KS; two sons, Donnell Whitcanack, Jr., of Garden City, MO, and Mark Clary of Salt Lake City, UT; a sister, Sally Bond of Colorado Springs, CO; and six grandchildren. Arrangements: Park Lawn Funeral Home, 816-523-1234 Click here to view Guestbook for Donnell E. Whitcanack, Sr. JUNE D. (CRAWFORD) WHITE
June D. White (Crawford) of Streamwood, IL, formerly of Grandview and Belton, MO, died Thursday, July 14, 2005 in Hoffman Estates, IL. Born Feb. 20, 1930 she was a longtime member of the Blue Ridge Baptist Temple in Kansas City and worked as a security guard for Allied Signal in Kansas City, MO, for 17 years. She enjoyed shopping and her hobby of painting with oil paints. She is survived by her children Chuck (Joan) of Schaumburg, IL, David of Camdenton, MO, and Shirley White of Elgin, IL, and her grandchildren Ryan, Charla, Christy and Cindy. Graveside services will be 11 a.m., Monday, July 18, at Memorial Park Cemetery. Donations made to the American Cancer Society would be appreciated. Arrangments: Park Lawn Funeral Home, 816-523-1234 Click here to view Guestbook for June D. (Crawford) White BETTY SUE WIEBRACHT Betty Sue Wiebracht, 76,
of Kansas City North, went to be with her Lord
on March 4, 2005. Visitation will begin at 1 p.m., followed by funeral
services at 2 p.m., at Providence Baptist Church, on Tuesday, March 8,
2005. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. After the burial
service, family and friends are invited to a time of celebration in the
church's Fellowship Hall. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests
memorial contributions to the church building fund in Betty Sue's
memory, 12206 North Stark Ave., Kansas City, MO, 64167.
Betty Sue was born March 19, 1928, in Fairfield, AL, and moved from California to the Kansas City area in 1999. She was a member of Providence Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband of 56 years, W. David Wiebracht, of the home; three sons, Michael S. Wiebracht, Burlingame, CA, Dean S. Wiebracht, and his wife, Linda, Manila, Philippines, and Noel B. Wiebracht, and his wife, Candis, Kansas City; and four grandchildren, Nathan, Daniel, Benjamin, and Jennifer. Betty Sue was a loving wife, mother, and most of all, a faithful follower of her Lord. A stranger was a friend she hadn't met yet, and when the opportunity presented itself, she loved to share the Good News with all who would listen. She leaves a wonderful example of Christian living for her family and friends to follow. Arrangements: Park Lawn Northland Chapel, 816-781-8228 Click here to view Guestbook for Betty Sue Wiebracht CAROL
L. WILBUR
Carol L. Wilbur, 83, passed away Sunday June 19, 2005. A Celebration of her life will be 11:30 a.m. Friday June 24, 2005, at the Park Lawn Chapel. Burial in Green Lawn Cemetery. Visitation 10:30-11:30 a.m. Friday at the chapel. In lieu of flowers the family suggest contributions to Crossroads Hospice. Aunt Carol was born August 26, 1921 in Kansas City. She was a Data Processor for Daimler-Chrysler Corp., before retiring. Survivors include two sisters Patricia A. Turley of Chatsworth, CA and Peggy L. (Ed) McClure of Littleton, CO; many nieces, nephews, great and great great nieces and nephews. Aunt Carol lived for her family and was a loving and devoted "Aunt" that will remain in our hearts forever. Arrangements: Park Lawn Funeral Home, 816-523-1234 Click here to view Guestbook for Carol L. Wilbur JANE LOUISE WILCOX
Jane Louise Wilcox, 74, Lee's Summit, MO, passed away Monday, September 5, 2005, at Research Medical Center. Friends may call 12 Noon until service time at 1 p.m. Thursday, September 8, at Oakwood Baptist Church. Burial in Green Lawn Cemetery. Jane was born September 23, 1930, and had lived in the Kansas City area for most of her life. She had participated in many church choirs, and had been a bus driver for the Raytown School District. She is survived by her husband, Jack F. Wilcox, Lee's Summit, MO, two sons, The Rev. Jack F. Wilcox, Jr., Norman, OK, and The Rev. Jeffrey L. Wilcox, Branson, MO, daughter, Jeanne L. Patton, Lee's Summit, MO, brother, Richard Lawson, Mt. View, CA, 13 grandchildren, Jack III, Jonathan, Angela, and Eva Jane Wilcox, Jennifer and Carrie Patton, and Amelia, Jeffrey Jr., Michael, Annetta, Ryan, Jesse, and Abigayle Wilcox, and one great-grandson, Jonas Alexander Wilcox. Arrangements: Park Lawn Funeral Home, 816-523-1234 Click here to view Guestbook for Jane Louise Wilcox GEORGE
ROBERT WILKERSON
George Robert Wilkerson, 79, of Blue Springs, MO, died June 16, 2005, following injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Visitation will be held from 6:30-8 p.m. Monday with a Scottish Rite Rose Croix Service at 8 p.m., Monday, June 20, at the First United Methodist Church, 301 S.W. Woods Chapel Road, Blue Springs. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday, June 21, at the church. Burial with Military Honors will follow in Blue Springs Cemetery. The family suggests memorials to the Ararat Shrine Hospital Transportation Fund for the Hospital Office Renovation, 5100 Ararat Drive, Kansas City, MO 64129. George was born October 3, 1925 in Indianapolis, Indiana. He was proud of his "all expense paid cruise of the South Pacific compliments of the U.S. Navy" during World War II. He was a member of the American Legion in Blue Springs. Following the War, George began his 33 year career with the U.S. Postal Service where he retired as an Inspector in 1981. He was a member of the National Association of Retired Federal Employees and the National Association of Retired Postal Inspectors. George was a very active member of the First United Methodist Church in Blue Springs, its Fellowship Sunday School Class and BRIDGES. He was a Master Gardener. George was a member of the Independence Masonic Lodge #76. He was Past Commander of the Council of Kadosh and was a Knight Commander of the Court of Honour at the Scottish Rite Valley of Kansas City. George was a member of Ararat Shrine Temple, had been a member of the Mini Model T's, the Guides Unit, and the Blue Springs Shrine Club. George's greatest honor was to be appointed Hospital Chairman Emeritus after years serving as Chairman of Ararat's Hospital Program. George was personally responsible for directing hundreds of handicapped and burned children to well, productive and happy lives. He was preceded in death by his first wife of 56 years, Vera Marie Wilkerson, in 2003. George was united in marriage to Ann Frances Clark on December 30, 2004. Ann survives of the home. He also leaves four children and their spouses, Mike and Lori Wilkerson, Robert and Mona Wilkerson, Dale and Debbie Wilkerson, and Teresa and David Scofield; six grandchildren, Tim Wilkerson and his wife Jeanette, Kimberly McMahon and her husband Jason, Mike, Donny, and Rachel Wilkerson, and Sarah Jensen; and two great grandchildren, Aydan McMahon and Adam Wilkerson; and Ann's sons, Philip and Dana Clark and their families. George was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He will be deeply missed by his family and many, many friends. Arrangements: Park Lawn Funeral Home, 816-523-1234 Click here to view Guestbok for George Robert Wilkerson DOROTHY WILLIAMS
Dorothy Williams, 94,
passed away April 18, 2005. Funeral services will
be 12 noon Sat., April 23, at Park Lawn Funeral Home, burial in
Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be 11 a.m., until service time
Sat.
Arrangements: Park Lawn Funeral Home, 816-523-1234 SGT. GEORGE RICHARD WILLIAMS
Sgt. George Richard Williams, 73, of Liberty, MO, joined his Lord on September 20, 2005. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Friday, September 24, at the Park Lawn Northland Chapel, I-35 at M291, Liberty. A service celebrating Richard's life will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, September 24, at the Abundant Life Fellowship, 1025 Nashua Road, Liberty, MO, 64068. Richard was born November 13, 1931 in Buffalo, MO, the son of Ralph E. and Anna Lorraine Williams. He served in the U.S. Army for eight years. He served on the Kansas City, MO. Police Department for 25 years, retiring as a District Sergeant in 1983. Richard was a member of the Police Benefit Association and Abundant Life Fellowship. He leaves his wife, Patti; three children, Timothy Richard Williams, Tammy Lynn Thompson and her husband Gary and Toni Noel Kallweit and her husband Todd; four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Arrangements: Park Lawn Northland Chapel, 816-781-8228 Click here to view Guestbook for Sgt. George Richard Williams LEE G. WILLIAMS
Lee G. Williams, 71, Grandview, MO, passed away Sunday, September 11, 2005, at his home. Services will be 1 p.m., Wednesday, September 14, at the Park Lawn Chapel, burial in Memorial Park Cemetery. Friends may call 6-8 p.m., Tuesday, at the Chapel. The family suggests contributions to Hurricane Katrina Relief. Lee was born November 23, 1933, in Kansas City, MO. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and had served during the Korean Conflict. He was the owner and operator of High Grove Cleaners, and later worked for Pride Cleaners where he had been Vice President of Operations. He was a member of the Grandview Community of Christ Church, Grand Summit Country Club, and the Fraternal Order of Elks, in Grandview. He is survived by his wife of 36 years, Betty Jean Ferguson Williams, of the home; two sons, Wayne Johnson and wife Elizabeth, Paducah, KY, and Doug Johnson, Grandview, MO; brother, Floyd E. Williams and wife Blanche, Lakeland, FL; two grandsons, Thai Johnson and Hayden Johnson; granddaughter, Emma Johnson; and aunt, Mildred Gibson-Rhoda, Raymore, MO. Lee will be remembered for his love of the outdoors, fishing, and golf. Arrangements: Park Lawn Funeral Home, 816-523-1234 Click here to view Guestbook for Lee G. Williams MICHAEL SANDERS WILLIAMS
Michael Sanders Williams, 61, passed away Monday, September 5, 2005, at Cedar Valley Health Care Center. Friends may call from 11:30 a.m. until service time at 1 p.m. Saturday, September 10, at the Park Lawn Chapel, Burial in Memorial Park Cemetery. Michael was born May 30, 1944, in Kansas City, MO. He was an Air Force Veteran of the Vietnam War, and had worked for the KC Star Newspaper Circulation and Auditing Department. He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Ollie Mae (Sanders) Williams; a brother, Oliver Williams, and a sister, Madeline Elliott. Survivors include three daughters, Michelle Williams, Kansas City, MO, Rhonda Williams-Randolph, Lee's Summit, MO, and Mirenda Williams, Kansas City, MO; step-mother, Jewel Williams; four brothers, John Williams, San Bernadino, CA, Henry Williams, Nashville, TN, and Frederick Williams, Rancho Cordobo, CA; sister, Rosmond Tyler, Kansas City, MO, and two grandchildren, Austin Williams and Celeste Randolph. Arrangements: Park Lawn Funeral Home, 816-523-1234 Click here to view Guestbook for Michael Sanders Williams ONITA
MARIE WILLIAMS
Onita Marie Williams, 50, passed away Monday, May 30, 2005, at Cass County Medical Center. Services will be 2:00pm Thursday, June 2, at the Park Lawn Chapel, where visitation will be 6 – 8 pm Wednesday. Burial in Green Lawn Cemetery. Onita was born September 5, 1954, in Jackson County, MO. She is survived by her husband, Frank E. Williams, Belton, MO; son, Tony Hawkins, and daughter, Michelle Puls, both of Greenwood, MO; two sisters, Mary Long, Gladstone, MO, and Roberta “Bobbi” Hartwig, McKinney, TX; grandchildren, Megan Michelle Puls, Kelsey Elizabeth Puls, Justin Eric Puls, Brittany Marie Hawkins, Dorian Michael Hawkins, and Sydney Nichole Hawkins; two step-children, Bradley Williams and Tammy Wanless; and tyhree step-grandchildren, Talon and Skyler Wanless, and Tracy Williams. Onita was an organ donor who gave life to others. Arrangements: Park Lawn Funeral Home, 816-523-1234 Click here to view Guestbook for Onita Marie Williams MILDRED
KATHERINE WILLIAMSON
Mildred Katherine
Williamson, 77, passed away Monday, May 9, 2005, at St. Joseph Health
Center. Visitation will be 9 – 11:00am Saturday, May 21, at
Macedonia Baptist Church, where services will follow at 11:00am.
Burial in Forest Hill Cemetery.
Arrangements: Park Lawn Funeral Home 816-523-1234 JAHUE WISEMAN Jahue Wiseman, 74, died
Arrangements: Park Lawn Funeral Home, 816-523-1234 ZELA
T. WOLFE
Zela T. Wolfe, 69, of
Kansas City, passed away Friday, June 24, 2005, at her home. Services
will be 7 p.m. Monday, June 27, 2005, at the Park Lawn Chapel. The
family will receive friends 5-7 p.m. Monday at the chapel. In lieu of
flowers, the family suggests contributions to Village Hospice in Lee's
Summit.
Zela was born February 5, 1936, in Kansas City and was a life long area resident. She was a member of Ascension Lutheran Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, James and Adaline Tanner; five sisters and two brothers. Survivors include her husband of 24 years, John Richard Wolfe of the home; four children, Mike (Sharon) Cooper, Steve (Mary) Cooper of Kansas City, KS; Deena (Terry) Shurtz of Kansas City North, MO, and Robert Tumlin of Lee's Summit, MO; step-children, Mike Wolfe of Tarkio, MO, Susan (Kenneth) Mather of Carthage, MO, Stephen (Becky) Nelson of Tampa, FL, Patricia (Robert) Carlson of Excelsior Springs, MO, Robert (Gail) Zahnter of Kansas City, KS; Richard (Debbie) Wolfe of Clinton, AR, David (Priscilla) Wolfe of Horn Lake, MS; a sister, Mary (Don) Root of St. Joseph, MO; five grandchildren, 12 stepgrandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and 21 step-great--grandchildren. Arrangements: Park Lawn Funeral Home, 816-523-1234 Click here to view Guestbook for Zela T. Wolfe JULIA SAGE WOMELDUFF
Julia Sage Womelduff, 38, of Adrian, MO, passed away July 9, 2005, following injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident. Visitation will begin at 5:30 p.m., followed by funeral services at 7 p.m. Thursday, July 14, at the Park Lawn Chapel, Hillcrest Road at 83rd Street. Cremation will follow the service. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to a memorial fund in Julia's memory, c/o Community Bank of Peculiar, or may be left at the funeral home. Julia was born April 16, 1967 in Kansas City, KS. She was a graduate of Central Missouri State University. Julia taught school in the Fort Osage district at Sylvan Learning Centers and currently at East Elementary School in Kansas City. Survivors include three brothers, Dr. James C. Womelduff IV and his wife Cheri, Neil Womelduff and Kyle Womelduff; two nephews, Brandon and Tyler; two great aunts, Eleanor Duggan and Phoebe Gillespie; a great uncle, Dan Sage; two uncles, Lance and Mark Womelduff and his wife Linda; her stepmother, Gloria Lynn Womelduff; and several cousins, extended family, students and many friends. Arrangements: Park Lawn Funeral Home 816-523-1234 Click here to view Guestbook for Julia Sage Womelduff HELEN
M. WRIGHT
Helen M. Wright, 84,
Gladstone, MO, passed away Sunday, April 3, 2005,
at her home. Services will be 1:00pm Wednesday, April 6 at the
Park Lawn Chapel, where friends may call 6 – 8 pm Tuesday; burial in
Green Lawn Cemetery.
Helen was born December 10, 1920, in Centerville, Iowa. She had lived in the Kansas City area most of her life, and was a member of Linden Baptist Church and the Ladies’ Auxiliary of the Brotherhood of the Railroad Trainmen. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest R. Wright, Sr., and daughter, Jeanette Sammons. Survivors include son, Ernest R. Wright, Jr., Gladstone, MO, daughter, Judith A. Swartz, Carl Junction, MO, seven grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren. Arrangements: Park Lawn Funeral Home, 816-523-1234 Click here for Guestbook for Helen M. Wright JUNETTE T. XANDERS
Junette T. Xanders, 90,
retired teacher at Westridge Elementary School
in Raytown, passed away May 8, 2005. Services 11 a.m. Wednesday at
Peace Lutheran Church. Burial in Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation
10-11 a.m. Wednesday at the church. In lieu of flowers, the family
suggests contributions to the church.
She leaves her daughter and son-inlaw Rita and Bob; son and daughter-inlaw Patrick and Dottie; four granddaughters and their husbands, Kellie and Mark Skidmore, Kristin and Phil Rackers, Angela and Ben Streiff, and Becki and Jake Smith; and five greatgrandchildren, Jack and Charlie Skidmore, and Tanner, Drew, and Madelynn Streiff. Arrangements: Park Lawn Funeral Home, 816-523-1234 Click here to view Guestbook for Junette T. Xanders CLEVELAND
YOUNG
Cleveland Young, 81, of Liberty, MO, died Monday, July 4, 2005, at his home. Funeral services 2 p.m. Friday, July 8, Park Lawn Northland Chapel, Liberty, MO. Burial Glenridge Cemetery, Liberty. Visitation one hour before service. Memorials to Liberty Hospital Hospice. Cleveland was born December 15, 1923, in Jackson, MS, and was Supervisor of Radiology at the Samuel Rogers Community Health Center in Kansas City. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Liberty and a WWII veteran. Cleveland is survived by his wife, Arbelia; one daughter, Michelle L. Young; and two sons, Eric and Joe Eugene. Arrangements: Park Lawn Northland Chapel, 816-781-8228 Click here to view Guestbook for Cleveland Young DR.
MILLARD B YOUNG
Millard B. Young, D.O.,
Kansas City, MO, went home to
be with the Lord on May 29, 2005.
Dr. Young was born September 22, 1919, in Berlin, NH, to Lorene A. Emery-Young and Earle A. Young. He served in the US Army Air Corps in the European Theatre in WWII. He proudly flew 53 missions. On May 22, 1949, he married Marilyn Ann Heyde in Olathe, KS. He was a graduate of the Osteopathic School of Medicine in Kansas City, MO. He practiced medicine in Independence and Kansas City, MO, for 50 years. He was a kind and compassionate caregiver to each and every one of his patients. He put their care above concerns for insurance or ability to pay. He was a member of the American Medical Association, the Osteopathic Medical Association, the Blue Ridge Optimist Club, Ararat Shrine, Scottish Rite, East Gate Masonic Lodge, and Ducks Unlimited. He was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed hunting, fishing, and watching wildlife. Dr. Young was preceded in death by his parents and his grandson Jacob Mann. He is survived by his wife Marilyn; two daughters, Monica Mann, St. Joseph, MO, and Malorie Young, Kansas City, MO; son Mitch Young and wife Tina, Lee's Summit, MO; five grandchildren, Sarah, Cody, Lily, MaKaylee, and Justin; sister Shirley Bartlett, Lancaster, NH; and seven nieces and nephews. A celebration of his life will be held at Fleming Park, Lake Jacomo, Shelter #9 on Thursday, June 2 at 6 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to the American Stroke Association or the American Diabetes Association. Arrangements: Park Lawn Funeral Home, 816-523-1234 Click here to view Guestbook for Dr. Millard B. Young DONALD
DEAN ZEIGLER
Donald Dean Zeigler, 73,
passed away Monday, May 9, 2005 at Indian
Creek Nursing Home. Graveside services will be 11:30am Monday,
May 16, at Mount Moriah Cemetery.
Arrangements: Park Lawn Funeral Home, 816-523-1234 MARY FRANCES ZIMMERMAN
Mary Frances Zimmerman, 80, of McAllen TX, formerly of Kansas City, passed away July 22, 2005. Funeral services will be 10 a.m., Friday, July 29, 2005 at Park Lawn Funeral Home; entombment in Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Family will receive friends Thursday, July 28 from 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Mary was the credit manager for S & S Meat Company and held an Associate Degree in Business. She was also a former President of Credit Women's Association. She was preceded in death by her parents Nancy and Charles Isbell; two sisters, Susan Chapman and Anna Hull; and brother, Michael Isbell. She leaves behind her husband Donald J. Zimmerman; two daughters, Debra Hartman, and Donna Huston; two grandchildren, Leslie J. Clark, III, and Gloria Clark; one great grandchild, Kayla Clark; and two sisters, Charlene Beatty and Roberta Wright. Contributions are suggested to Trinity United Methodist Church of McAllen, TX. Arrangements: Park Lawn Funeral Home, 816-523-1234 Click here to view Guestbook for Mary Frances Zimmerman ALICE
LUCILLE ZUMWALT
Alice Lucille Zumwalt, 92,
formerly of Kansas City, passed away Wednesday, June, 22, 2005, at
Christian Care Center, Dallas, TX. Graveside services will be 1 p.m.,
Monday, June 27 at Green Lawn Cemetery.
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