John Fields
Jan 9, 2025
John M. Fields, age 73, passed away peacefully on January 9, 2025, at Liberty Hospital in Liberty, MO. Born on January 25, 1951, in Lexington, MO, to Edward and Artis (Clevenger) Fields, John grew up in Richmond and graduated from Richmond High School in 1969.
In 1970, John married his high school sweetheart, Donna, and together they built a beautiful life...
Francis "Frank" Giles
Jan 8, 2025
Francis (Frank) Wayne Giles Passed away on January 08, 2025, after a long and fulfilling life at the age of 98.
Frank was born in St. Joseph, Missouri on July 25, 1926 to Bert and Matilda Giles. They moved to Westside Kansas City, Missouri when he was around 4 years of age. He attended the Kansas City Missouri school district and...
Caryn Thompson
Jan 7, 2025
Caryn Yvonne Thompson passed away on Tuesday January 7th, 2025 while surrounded by her loving family.
She was born June 20th, 1948 in Kansas City, MO. The only daughter of the late Ronald and Evelyn May. Her parents named her Caryn, which was the most fitting as she focused her entire life on “Caring” for others. No better word could sum...
Patricia Sue Kelley
Jan 7, 2025
Patricia "Pat" Sue Clevenger Kelley was born on February 1, 1944, in Braymer, Missouri, to Herbert Lester Clevenger and Lora Jane Hawkins Clevenger. She peacefully passed away on January 7, 2025, after a long illness, surrounded by loved ones in her home.
Pat grew up in Braymer and attended Braymer C-4 School, graduating in 1962. Following high school, she pursued further...
Robert L. Peters
Jan 6, 2025
Robert Lee Peters, “Pete”, 92, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away Monday, January 6, 2025 in hospital. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 1:00 p.m.; military funeral honors will also be held at the gravesite.
Robert was born March 12, 1932 in Louisville, Kentucky to Sherman and Zelma Peters. The family moved to southern Missouri in...
Lois Jean Kirk
Jan 6, 2025
Lois Jean Kirk, 100, of Blue Springs, Missouri passed away Monday, January 6, 2025 in her home, surrounded by love. Visitation will be held from 12:30 to 1:30 PM, Monday January 13th at Park Lawn Chapel, 8251 Hillcrest Rd., Kansas City, MO 64138 and service held at 1:30 PM. Burial in Memorial Park Cemetery.
Lois was born September 25, 1924 in...
Georgia C Proffitt
Jan 4, 2025
Georgia C. Proffitt, 77, of Harrisonville, Missouri passed away on January 4, 2025. She was born February 12, 1947 to the late William and Anne Burkitt.
She was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother and will be missed by all those who know her.
Services are private, she will be laid to rest next to her beloved husband James Ross Sr. who...
Charles Koetting
Jan 3, 2025
Charles A. Koetting, 82, of Belton, Missouri passed away January 3, 2025. He was born in Jefferson City, Missouri to William and Hilda Koetting.
Charles enjoyed his time working for the school district as a custodian.
He is survived by his children, Linda Wrigley of Raytown, MO, Steven Koetting of Belton, MO, John Koetting of Liberty, MO, Susan Escobar (Julio) of Portland,...
Margery "Pinky" Herbert
Jan 2, 2025
Margery Ann Herbert (nee Albers), born in Chicago Illinois on July 21, 1944, passed away at the age of 80 on January 2, 2025 in Kansas City Missouri.
Margery, aka “Pinky” was a beloved wife to Paul Herbert for 58 wonderful years, an amazing mother to Lorraine Cowger and Matthew Herbert, mother-in-law to Scott and Marissa, and a doting “Nanny” to...
Donna June Qualls
Jan 2, 2025
Donna June Qualls passed from this earth on January 2, 2025, in Overland Park, Kansas at the age of 76. She was the youngest child of Bill and Ginnie Goforth, born June 18, 1948, in Kansas City, Missouri. Donna grew up with her sisters, Billie and Ginnie and lived in Kansas City most of her life.
She graduated from Ruskin High...
Mary Luella Ward Kieffer
Jan 2, 2025
Mary Luella Ward Kieffer, lovingly known as Mary Lue, passed away at her home in Kuna, Idaho, on January 2, 2025, at the age of 73.
Born on November 11, 1951, in Salt Lake City, Utah, Mary Lue was the cherished daughter of Frank Ward and Mary Davis. She grew up in the Rose Park neighborhood and graduated with the West...
Doris June Eldridge
Jan 1, 2025
Doris June Eldridge, 84, of Pleasant Valley, Missouri passed away on Wednesday, January 1, 2025. She was born June 11, 1940, in Kansas City, Missouri to the late Joseph and Gladys (Hulet) Morrison.
She was witty, strong and loving mother, wife, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great grandmother. She was a devout Christian and former member of Pleasant Valley Baptist Church. She was...
Betty Dixon Hucke
Dec 31, 2024
Betty Dixon Hucke (73) of Kansas City, MO, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on December 31, 2024 after battling two serious illnesses for the last few years of her life.Betty was born in Fayetteville, Arkansas on December 19, 1951 to Veda Griggs and Dale Dixon. She was raised by her grandparents Ella Mae Griggs and Floyd Griggs. She...
Shirley Lee Hopper
Dec 31, 2024
Shirley Lee Hopper Died December 31, 2024, in Kansas City, Missouri. She was the youngest child of Michael and Pearl Hanley, born November 24, 1934, in Kansas City, Missouri. She grew up with her sister, "Bea", and brothers Harry and Walter in Kansas City and Moberly, Missouri.
Shirley graduated from Northeast High School and business college in Kansas City, and had...
Norma Leona Gunner
Dec 30, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, sister, and friend, Norma Leona Gunner (née Smith), who peacefully left us on December 30, 2024, at the age of 73. Norma was born on December 12, 1951, to Harriette E. Smith (née Wright) and the late William Smith. She was a loving wife to the...
Debbora "Debbie" McFadden
Dec 30, 2024
Debbora “Debbie” Ann McFadden from Parkville, Missouri passed away on Monday December 30, 2024, after a valiant battle with cancer. Interment will be at Park Lawn Cemetery at 8251 Hillcrest Road, Kansas City, Missouri on Monday January 6, 2025; family only. Family and friends are welcome to a memorial hosted at the family home on Sunday January 12, 2025, from...
Jerry Cooke
Dec 28, 2024
Jerry was as unforgettable as his voice. He sang in nightclubs throughout his life and was as comfortable singing in a jazz trio as in an R&B or blues band. He and his wife, Susan, shared five decades, a testament to their love and partnership. Their home was a place of music, laughter, and unwavering support. Together, they raised Susan’s...
Margaret "Maggie" Ann Pfeiffer
Dec 28, 2024
Margaret (Maggie) Pfeiffer, a devoted wife, loving mother, cherished grandmother, beloved aunt, and treasured friend, passed away peacefully in her sleep surrounded by family. She leaves behind a life of kindness, generosity and love.
Maggie was preceded in death by her parents John and Eva Heitman; siblings Dorothy, Lester, Charles, Richard Lee, Donald Ray; and beloved grandson Trenton.
She is survived by...
MaeDella Elizabeth Waxter
Dec 27, 2024
MaeDella Elizabeth Dean Waxter (Knighten), was born on July 13th, 1937 in Kansas City, Missouri to the union of Robert Dean and Clara Sanders (Dean). She passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones on December 27th, 2024 at Centerpointe Medical Center. She was the widow of Johnny L. Waxter. They shared around 50 years of marriage together. She accepted...
Christopher "Chris" Todd Fotopoulos
Dec 27, 2024
Mr. Christopher "Chris" Todd Fotopoulos unexpectedly passed due to natural causes at his home in Prairie Village, Kansas on 12/27/24 at the age of 56. He was a graduate of Shawnee Mission East, class of 1986. He moved for a brief period of time to Hutchinson, Kansas where he joined his mother Linda and brother James Fotopoulos to attend Hutchinson...
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