Kelly A. Phillips
Sep 5, 2025
Kelly Phillips, 70, of Independence, Missouri passed away peacefully on Friday, September 5, 2025, after a long illness. She was born December 25, 1954, in Independence Missouri, the daughter of the late Willard and Anna (Lewis) Hazelrigg.
She leaves behind her husband of 28 years, Jerry Phillips, her son Tom (Carolyn) Overfelt grandchildren Katrina and Grant; 2 sisters Melissa (Rick) Hartley...
Doreen Axon
Sep 2, 2025
It is with great sadness that we share news of the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother and mother-in-law, Doreen Axon (nee Franz). Doreen passed peacefully at home on September 2, 2025.
Doreen was born and raised in North Kansas City, MO and graduated from the University of Missouri, Kansas City with a dual major in psychology and sociology. After spending...
Donna Sue Kitterman
Sep 2, 2025
Donna Sue Kitterman (Midkiff) passed away peacefully in her home, in her pajamas and fuzzy socks, on September 2, 2025, just a few weeks shy of her 81st birthday.
Born in Topeka, Kansas on September 23 to Donald and Helen Midkiff, she grew up with a sharp wit and a busy mind. After graduating from North Kansas City High School, she...
Steven Kent Bowlin
Sep 2, 2025
After tearful goodbyes and words of love, Dr. Steven Kent Bowlin closed his eyes and peacefully took his last breath on the evening of Tuesday, September 2, 2025. True to the way he lived, Steve spent his final hours offering comfort to those around him, sharing his wit, warmth, and reassuring presence until the very end.
Steve was a loving husband,...
John Ray Streu
Sep 2, 2025
It is with profound sadness that I share the passing of my beloved father, John Ray Streu, who left us on September 2, 2025, at the age of 85. Surrounded by his loving family and friends in his final moments, he was a man of kindness who cherished every moment with those he loved.
John was a devoted husband, father, brother,...
Shirley A. Johnson
Aug 31, 2025
Shirley Arlene Johnson, 74, of Oregon Missouri, passed away peacefully in her bed, at the Oregon Care Center on Sunday, August 31, 2025.
Visitation and Service will be held at Park Lawn Funeral Home (8251 Hillcrest Rd. Kansas City, MO 64138) on Monday September 15th at begin at 11 AM followed by the service will 12:00 P.M. Friends and family are...
Amanda L. Petersen
Aug 31, 2025
Amanda L. Petersen, 42, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, August 31, 2025. She was born February 11, 1983, at Camp Lejeune, NC.
Services for Amanda will be held Centerview Harrelson Hall Saturday September 13, 2025. A visitation will take place from 4-6 with the memorial service starting at 6:00.
Dorothy "Dottie" Marie Campbell
Aug 30, 2025
Dorothy “Dottie” Marie Buckman Campbell
Dottie Campbell, 79, a cherished wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, and friend passed away peacefully in Kansas City, MO on August 30, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family.
Born on April 6th, 1946, in Hannibal, MO. Dottie was the beloved daughter of the late Claude and Dorothy Finnigan Buckman.
On August 29, 1964, Dottie married...
Arsie Rowe
Aug 30, 2025
Deaconess Arsie Mae Rowe (Simon) was born November 9, 1944, to James Simon and Katie Williams (Burks) she was raised by her mother and Willie Burks, her beloved stepfather.
Arsie graduated from Cotton Plant High School and was the oldest of a host of brothers and sisters, some of which preceded her in death. Arsie married William Henry Rowe in 1966...
Ronald Lacount Hanes
Aug 30, 2025
Ronald “Ronnie” Lacount Hanes
Ronald “Ronnie” Lacount Hanes, 62, unexpectedly went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on August 30, 2025.
Ronnie was born on July 14, 1963, in Liberal, Kansas, to Richard and Lovenia Hanes. He graduated from Wyandotte High School in 1981 before joining the U.S. Air Force in 1982. He proudly served for 10 years in...
Vera K Osburn
Aug 30, 2025
Vera Kay Osburn (nee Trail), 82, of Kansas City, Missouri passed away on Saturday, August 30, 2025. She was born April 19, 1944, in Kansas City, Missouri to the late Charles Trail and Betty Seitz Trail.
She worked as a supervisor form Liberty Mutual Life insurance, in Kansas City. Her true love in life was caring for her husband and children.
Vera...
Patrick R. Capranica
Aug 28, 2025
Patrick R. Capranica, 90, of Lee's Summit, Missouri passed away on Thursday, August 28, 2025. He was born in South Union Township, Pennsylvania on May 4, 1935, to the late Patsy Ralph Capranica and Sara Miller Capranica. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Mary Lou Capranica and a brother-in-law, William Williams.
He proudly served in the United States...
Vanita K. Heil
Aug 28, 2025
Vanita Kathleen Heil
Born January 25, 1936. Baptized & Confirmed in the Lutheran Church, graduated Corder High & Married in Corder, Mo: Ascended to the Lord August 28, 2025
She leaves behind: Tanya White (daughter) & Carl White (Son-n-Law), Julia Kleeschulte & Ruth Cooper (Sisters). Preceding her in death by 12 days, Husband Dale Ray and first-born son, Brad by 13 years.
Mom...
Peggy Elizabeth Moore
Aug 28, 2025
Peggy Moore, age 96, passed away peacefully at her home on August 28, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones.
Peggy Cole was born on December 6, 1928, in Mercer, Missouri, the daughter of Ivan J. Cole and Maggie E. Cole. She graduated from Ravanna High School. At the age of 17, Peggy met Amos Moore, and they were married on June...
Patrick R. Capranica
Aug 28, 2025
Patrick R. Capranica, 90, of Gladstone, Missouri passed away on Thursday, August 28, 2025. He was born in South Union Township, Pennsylvania on May 4, 1935, to the late Patsy Ralph Capranica and Sara Miller Capranica.
He proudly served in the United States Navy, where he served on the USS Franklin D. Roosevelt. He went on to be a History Professor...
Kyla Jo Ewbank
Aug 27, 2025
Kyla Jo Ewbank was born October 22, 1961, in Kansas City, Missouri. She died peacefully at home in Blue Springs, Missouri on August 27, 2025, following a hard fought battle with pancreatic cancer. She was the daughter of Don K. and Naida A. (Twogood) Ewbank. Kyla grew up in Raytown and South Kansas City, graduating from Hickman Mills High School...
Sandra S. Melenson
Aug 27, 2025
Sandra S. Melenson, 86, was born on July 17, 1939, to Byron G. Trosper and Lillian Trosper, in Kansas City, Kansas. She is preceded in death by both parents and a brother, Byron G. Trosper, II.
She resided in Kanss City Mo where she completed her education and worked as a sales clerk for Cotter and Company. She was married and...
Anthony P. Lopez
Aug 26, 2025
Anthony P. Lopez (Tony), 46, passed away on August 26, 2025. Tony was born on December 20, 1978, in Kansas City, KS, to Robert Lopez Sr. and Peggy Crane.
Tony worked for H&H Color Lab. He enjoyed watching the Carolina Panthers, Chiefs, Boston Red Socks, NASCAR, and KU.
He enjoyed grilling for the holidays with family. He loved making everyone smile and...
Rebecca Joyce Lemon
Aug 25, 2025
Rebecca (Becky) Joyce Lemon (94) of Naples, Florida went home to be with the Lord on August 25, 2025. Becky was born on March 30, 1931 in Easton, MO to Drusilla May and Richard Barnard. Becky married Bob Lemon in 1974. Becky worked for Hallmark Cards in Kansas City until her retirement in 1993.
Becky was an active member of Covenant...
Raymond Eugene Robbins
Aug 25, 2025
Raymond Eugene Robbins, age 71, of Lawson, MO was welcomed into his heavenly home on August 25, 2025, where he was reunited with his daughter, Heather.
A lifelong resident of the Kansas City North area, Ray was born in Smithville, Missouri, on April 2, 1954, to Charley and Dorothy (Ware) Robbins. After graduating from Oak Park High School in 1972, he...
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