Obituaries

Jul 14, 2019

Barbara Ruth Brown, 73, went home to be with her Lord July 14, 2019, 8:09 P.M. at Homestead of Olathe Memory Care, Olathe, Kansas following a difficult struggle with Alzheimer’s.

Barbara was born in 1946 in Victoria, Texas to Harvey and Doris Wallace. She was married to Gary Lon Brown April 20, 1985 in Kansas City, Missouri. She and Gary...

Jul 14, 2019

Cheryl May Hylton, 73, went home to be with her Lord on July 14, 2019. She passed away at her home in Kansas City North surrounded by family. Visitation will be held from 6-8 pm Friday, July 19, in the Fellowship Hall at Claycomo Baptist Church, 312 East Longfellow Street, Claycomo, MO 64119. A service celebrating Cheryl's life will be...

Jul 13, 2019

Howard B. Koesterer, 91, passed away July 13, 2019. Visitation will at 9AM, Mass of Christian burial at 10AM, Wednesday, July 17 at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Raytown; burial in Mt. Olivet Cemetery.

Howard was born February 7, 1928 in Freeburg, IL to Walter and Caroline (Beelman) Koesterer. He graduated from Freeburg High School and moved to...

Jul 13, 2019

Joyce Darlene (Beitz) Swails, 91, St. Charles, MO, (Kearney, MO 1976-2014), passed to her Heavenly Home on Saturday, July 13, 2019 at her home (Cedarhurst Senior Living Center) after a long illness with heart failure. Her beloved husband, Kenneth of almost 70 yrs, and precious daughters, Susan and Sharon were at her side.

Joyce was born: November 13, 1927 in...

Jul 12, 2019

Jul 12, 2019

Edward Allen Robb, 79, of Avondale, passed away July 12, 2019, at North Kansas City Hospital with family at his side. Visitation will begin at 11:00 am, followed by a service celebrating Ed's life at 12 noon, on Wednesday, July 17, at Park Lawn Northland Chapel, I-35 at State Route 291, Liberty. Burial with military honors will follow in the...

Jul 11, 2019

Frances Yvonne (Patterson) Earhart, 59, of Lathrop, passed away peacefully on July 11, 2019, at Liberty Hospital with family at her side. Visitation will begin at 1:00 pm, followed by a service celebrating Eve’s life at 2:30 pm, on Saturday, July 20, at the First Baptist Church of Lathrop, 413 Center Street, Lathrop, MO. Memorials to the family to assist...

Jul 11, 2019

Patricia Jean Spinler, age 37, passed away July 11, 2019. Funeral services will be held 1pm Monday, July 15, 2019, at St. Gabriel Archangel Parish, 4737 N Cleveland, Kansas City, MO 64117. Family will receive friends from 6-8pm Sunday at Park Lawn Funeral Home, 8251 Hillcrest, Kansas City, MO 64138.

Service Information: Patricia Jean Spinler, age 37, passed away July...

Jul 10, 2019

Davis Adrian Beaver was born July 18, 1934 to Harold Robert and Lois Davis Beaver in St. Joseph MO. He died July 10, 2019 in Prairie Village, KS. Dave was one of four sons, including Robert of Nashville, TN, Steven (deceased) and James of Ashland, OR.

Dave married his college sweetheart Sara (Sally) Elizabeth Smith in 1956. Sally died in...

Jul 10, 2019

Thelma Irene Clark Sweeney was born on April 18, 1927 in Carroll County, Georgia. She was the 5th child born to the parents of Barney Clark Sr. and Annie Pope Holiday Clark of Whitesburg, Ga. She was preceded in death by Brothers: Barney Clark Jr., Horace Clark and Howard Clark and Sisters: Jessie Clark, Arlene Anderson, and Mattie McCraney. Sister,...

Jul 9, 2019

Mary was born April 29, 1923, in Conception Junction, Missouri. She died July 9, 2019.

Upon completing a Bachelor's degree in nursing from St. Mary's in Kansas City, Missouri, she served in the U.S. Army Nurse Corps during World War II, and was stationed in Guam, the Philippines, and Okinawa. Upon returning to Kansas City after the war, she worked...

Jul 9, 2019

Lois Cornelius, 86, passed away July 9, 2019. Visitation will be 10AM, with services to follow at 11AM, Friday, July 12 at Archie United Methodist Church, 204 W. Chestnut; burial in Crescent Hill Cemetery, Adrian, MO.

Lois Lavonne Cornelius was born in the dining room of the home of Theodore and Anna (Beasley) Haynie on August 13, 1932 in Kansas...

Jul 9, 2019

Helen M. England, 89, of Kansas City, MO, passed away peacefully July 9, 2019 at the home of her son and daughter-in-law.  Helen is survived by her son, Brian England, two grandchildren and one great grandson. Helen was a loving wife to Earl H. England, amazing mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and will be missed by her family.

Visitation will be...

Jul 9, 2019

Edward Franklin "Frank" Carey, 85, a longtime Liberty resident, passed away peacefully on July 9, 2019, at his home, surrounded by family. Visitation will begin at 10:00 am, followed by funeral services at 11:00 am, on Saturday, July 13, at Park Lawn Northland Chapel, I-35 at State Route 291, Liberty. Burial will follow at Glenridge Cemetery. In lieu of flowers,...

Jul 8, 2019

Linda Joyce Wilcox died on Monday, July 8, 2019 in her home. She was born November 13, 1949 to Ross and Betty Yates in Kansas City, MO. She was the youngest of two children. She married the love of her life June 16, 1972. She enjoyed rocking out at her husband’s concerts and spending time with her family. Left to...

Jul 6, 2019

Verna Frances Dye, 103, passed away July 6, 2019.  Private family services will be held during Labor Day Weekend in Minnesota.

Service Information: Private family services will be held during Labor Day Weekend in Minnesota.

Jul 5, 2019

Saundra Lee (Phillips) Gaines, 70, of Pittsburg, MO (formerly of the Kansas City Northland), passed away July 5, 2019, with family at her side. Visitation will begin at 10:00 am, followed by a service celebrating Sandy's life at 11:00 am, on Tuesday, July 9, at Park Lawn Northland Chapel, I-35 at State Route 291, Liberty, MO. Burial will follow in...

Jul 4, 2019

Allen L. Jones, 88, passed away July 4, 2019.  Visitation will be 1PM, service 2PM, Friday, July 12 at Park Lawn Funeral Home, 8251 Hillcrest Rd.; burial in Memorial Park Cemetery.

Service Information: Visitation will be 1PM, service 2PM, Friday, July 12 at Park Lawn Funeral Home, 8251 Hillcrest Rd.; burial in Memorial Park Cemetery.

Jul 3, 2019

Katherine “Katy” Mae (Carpenter) Harryman (93 years old) went home to her Savior on July 3, 2019. She was born in Charles City, Iowa on February 5, 1926. She was the youngest of six children. She is survived by her two daughters: Donna Ozbolt and husband Ron, and Lorna Frojd and husband Ron. She adored her eight grandchildren: Rachel Slusher...

Jul 3, 2019

Betty Jean (Ricks) Brim, 94, a longtime Liberty resident, passed away peacefully on July 3, 2019, at her home surrounded by family. Graveside services will be held at 1:00 pm Wednesday, July 10, at Glenridge Cemetery in Liberty. In lieu of flowers memorials are suggested to Liberty Hospital Hospice.

Betty was born October 28, 1924, in Kansas City, MO, the...