Obituaries

Henry Wayne Jack Betterton

Jun 4, 2020

Henry Wayne Jack Betterton, a baby son delivered to Tana and Kyle, became Heaven’s angel on June 4, 2020.

Along with his mom and dad, Henry’s family includes a sister, Cirilla Leigh Ann Betterton (deceased); grandparents, Theresa and Lamont Betterton, Amber Booth and Scott Dobson; great grandparents, Coetta Whiteley, Jack Hoyt, Alan McMichael (Vonda deceased) and Jeri Dobson (Gerald deceased);...

Betty Mae Hartman

Jun 4, 2020

Betty Mae Hartman, 97, passed away peacefully at home with family on June 4, 2020. Betty was born May 15, 1923 in Hickman Mills, MO. She was a member of the Grandview United Methodist Church and the Little Blue River D.A.R. Betty was preceded in death by her husband Bill and her twin sons. Survivors include her sons: William Hartman,...

Katherine Terranova

Jun 3, 2020

Katherine Terranova, 89, passed away June 3, 2020. Katherine was born September 28, 1930 in Kansas City, KS to James and Frances (Alonge) Benvenuto. She graduated from Wyandotte High School in Kansas City, KS. She retired from the Social Security Administration.

Katherine was preceded in death by her husband Salvatore, Sr., her parents, two sisters: Mary and Josephine, brother Joe...

Creamola R. Moore

Jun 3, 2020

Creamola Ratliff Moore, 94, passed away June 3, 2020. Creamola was born 7th out of 10 children to the union of Henderson and Emma (Farrish) Ratliff. One year while visiting her uncle, she met and eventually married the love of her life, John Lee Moore (passed May of 1993) and to this loving union, three children were born, Clarence John...

Mckenzie Lynne Compton

May 31, 2020

McKenzie Lynne Compton, 22, finally met her Savior face to face on May 31, 2020. She passed away peacefully at her home with family at her side following a year-long battle with Stage IV AngioSarcoma cancer.

McKenzie was born November 14, 1997, in Hutchinson, Minnesota. She graduated Valedictorian from Plattsburg High School in 2015, and had nearly completed her degree...

Myrtle Hines May Erickson

May 31, 2020

Myrtle Hines May Erickson, 93, a devout Christian lady, went to be with her lord on My 31, 2020, surrounded by her loving family. She was born Nov. 10, 1926 in Preston, Mo. the daughter of Archie and Mae (Wilson) Odenbaugh. In 1944 Myrtle moved to KCMO where she meet and married Wayne H. Hines. They were married 30 plus...

Ronald K. Reynolds

May 31, 2020

Ronald K. Reynolds, 72, passed away May 31, 2020. Graveside services will be 11AM, Thursday, June 4 at Mt. Moriah Cemetery, 10507 Holmes Rd.

Ronald worked as a floral designer, private caterer and he painted ornaments and perfume bottles at Hall’s on the Plaza in Kansas City. He was a wonderful chef.

Survivors include his sister Nancy Calvin and her...

Marjorie J. Solsberg

May 29, 2020

Marjorie J. Solsberg, my precious beloved mother, entered into heaven on May 29, 2020 at the age of 98. She was preceded in death by her husband, Melburn (dec. July 3, 2011), and her daughter, Donna Jean (dec. Dec. 17, 1954). She is survived by her son, Scott.

Marjorie was born in Cross Timbers, Missouri on September 28, 1921. Her...

Ruth Ann Jordan

May 28, 2020

RUTH ANN JORDAN, 74, OF INDEPENDENCE, MO PASSED AWAY MAY 28, 2020. GRAVESIDE SERVICES WILL BE HELD WITH THE FAMILY ON SATURDAY, JUNE 6TH, AT THE MEMORIAL PARK CEMETERY LOCATED AT 8251 HILLCREST ROAD, KANSAS CITY, MO. MS. JORDAN IS SURVIVED BY HER CHILDREN, PAMELA PATCHEN OF OVERLAND PARK, KANSAS, PATRICIA POLFER AND HER HUSBAND RUSSELL OF INDEPENDENCE, MO, AND...

Kathleen A. Tye

May 28, 2020

Kathleen Ann Tye, 87, passed May 28, 2020. Graveside services will be 2:30PM, Saturday, May 30 at Green Lawn Cemetery, 8251 Hillcrest Rd.

Kathleen was born November 7, 1932.  She was a member of Gospel Fellowship.  She had four children: Dale Tye (Merriel), Jewell Thomas, Lori Hurlburt (Robert) and Renita (Joe: deceased) Newman; fourteen grandchildren and many great grandchildren.  All...

Jean L. Dyer

May 27, 2020

Jean L. Dyer, 88, passed away peacefully on May 27, 2020. Private graveside family services.

Service Information: Private graveside family services.

Martin W. Barnes

May 27, 2020

Jr. Robert L. Herald

May 27, 2020

Robert Lee Herald, Jr (Bob) passed away peacefully into the presence of God on Wednesday, May 27, 2020. He was a beloved husband, father and grandfather. Born in Independence, MO on January 22, 1942 to Robert and Frances Herald. Before graduating from Van Horn High School (1960) in Kansas City Mo, he earned the rank of Eagle Scout. On August...

William Thomas Yuratovich

May 26, 2020

GLADSTONE, MO – William T. Yuratovich died of natural causes May 26, 2020 at Northcare Hospice. He was born March 5, 1925 in Kansas City, Kansas, the son of John and Julia (Stamfel) Yuratovich.

William (Bill) graduated from Bishop Ward High School, Class of 1943. Following graduation, he served with the U.S. Navy in the South Pacific during World War...

Daniel Alan Jurgensen

May 25, 2020

Daniel Alan Jurgensen, 67, of Liberty, MO, passed away peacefully on May 25, 2020, at St. Luke's Hospice House in Kansas City, MO with family at his side.

Dan was born February 14, 1953, in Fort Dodge, IA, the second of four sons of Richard and Mary (Wesley) Jurgensen. He graduated from Albia High School in Albia, IA, in 1971,...

Russell G. Privett

May 25, 2020

Russell Glenn Privett, 87, of Kearney, MO., passed away peacefully on Monday, May 25, 2020. He was a devoted husband and father of three sons.

Truly emulating his Heavenly Father, Russell was a solid rock when you were surrounded by sinking sand. He was strong, yet gentle, a tireless provider and a devout caregiver. He was a man of few...

Jr. Alfred Zimmerman

May 25, 2020

Alfred Zimmerman, Jr., 79, of the Kansas City Northland, passed away peacefully on May 25, 2020, at his home with family at his side.

Visitation for friends and family will be held from 9:30-10:45 am Friday, May 29, at Park Lawn Northland Chapel, I-35 at State Route 291, Liberty. Rosary and services will follow the visitation for family members. Burial...

Alene Ruth Mcclain

May 24, 2020

Alene Ruth McClain, 98, went to be with the Lord on May 24, 2020. Alene was born December 4, 1921 in Kansas City, KS to Verle and Lolita Blanche Ludwig

On April 5, 1941, Alene and William E. McClain were married in Kansas City, MO. They were married 66 years until William’s passing in 2007. Survived by children: William Gary...

Elvis W. “Al” Layton

May 23, 2020

Remembering Elvis (Al) Layton

The original “Elvis" as he always called himself was very hardworking, fun loving and truly enjoyed life! At a very young age, Al started helping the Layton family working side by side with his father. Once the school house burned down…and since "he knew more than the teacher"…he went to work full time and really never...

Ronald P. Combest

May 23, 2020

In Memory of Ronald Pearson Combest April 6,1930 to May 23, 2020

Ronald Pearson Combest of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma peacefully passed away to heaven on May 23, 2020 in the loving presence of his daughter and son-in-law at the Kansas City Hospice House at the age of 90. He is preceded in death by his parents Paul and Onnie Combest,...