George Wagner Steincross
Mar 14, 2025
George Wagner "Dub" Steincross passed away on March 14, 2025 in Kansas City, MO after a long battle with Lewy body dementia. He was born in Harwood, MO on March 11, 1939. He graduated from Oklahoma Baptist University and Southern Seminary.
He was a devoted husband of 62 years to Joy, an amazing father to Kip (wife Susan) and Kevin (partner...
Essie C. Voss
Mar 11, 2025
“Blessed are they that mourn, for the shall be comforted” Matthew 5:4
Essie C. Voss, (99), was born October 31, 1925, as an only child to the union of Dave Boxley and Beida Evans-Boxley in Grace, MS.
Essie grew up in Grace and attended grade and high school at the little Church House until she married Ollie Voss. They moved to Saginaw,...
William "Bill" Tucker
Mar 10, 2025
William (Bill) Theren Tucker
June 9, 1943 – March 10, 2025
William (Bill) Theren Tucker, 81, of Raytown, Missouri, passed away on Monday, March 10, 2025, after a courageous battle with Lewy body dementia and Parkinson's disease.
Born on June 9, 1943, in Independence, Missouri, Bill was the son of the late Buford and Katherine Tucker. He married Patricia Riley on August 3,...
Jamyi Thompson
Mar 10, 2025
Jamyi "Mimi" Michelle Thompson, daughter of Frank Cline and Kimberly Steffens, was born September 18, 1977 in Independence, Missouri. She attended William Chrisman High School and worked for the IRS for ten years as a data transcriber. She was fierce with a beautiful soul.
On July 4, 2010, she married her loving husband Terrance Lamont Thompson.
Jamyi passed away on Monday, March...
Jeffery Burke Inman
Mar 9, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Jeff Inman, beloved father, brother and uncle. He was preceded in death by his parents, and brother Joseph Leslie.
Jeff was born on October 8, 1967, in Kansas City, Missouri, to Arthur and Carol Inman. Jeff’s family settled in the Raytown, Missouri area where he attended and graduated from Raytown South High School....
Judy Ann Boydston
Mar 9, 2025
Judy Ann Boydston, 81, Plattsburg, MO passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving daughters March 9, 2025 at Benton House of Staley Hills. Judy was born November 26, 1943, in Clarinda, IA to James Edward and Lorraine (Morrison) Dunn. Judy moved to Kansas City as a child and was a 1961 graduate of Ruskin High School.
Judy was a hard worker...
Dale Allen Young Sr.
Mar 8, 2025
Dale Allen Young Sr.
Born June 25, 1954, Entered into rest March 8, 2025
Dale Allen Young Sr., aged 70 years, passed away peacefully. He was surrounded by his dearest loved ones and friends at his home in Kansas City, MO.
Services will be: Saturday, March 15, 2025 at 12 in the afternoon with visitation beginning at 11am.
Mr. Young was born in Jefferson...
Clarence Walter McKay
Mar 7, 2025
Deacon Clarence (Bud) McKay Jr, 88 passed peacefully on March 7, 2025. Born on August 9th, 1936, in Topeka, KS to Clarence W. McKay Sr and Maxine Bowman-McKay. He graduated from Topeka High School in 1954 before proudly serving in the United States Navy where he was stationed on the USS Shangri-La until his honorable discharged in November 1961.
On October...
Herbert Raymond Newton
Mar 7, 2025
Herbert "Herb" Raymond Newton, 81, passed away on March 7, 2025, in Blue Springs, Missouri. Herb was born on October 22, 1943, in Kansas City, Missouri, to Herbert Ray Newton and Lillian (Shellberg) Newton-Falke. Throughout his life, he embraced adventure and service with unwavering dedication.
He is survived by his wife, Barbara (Berry) Newton; his brother, Robert Newton; his children, Jeanette...
Colleen Heidebrecht
Mar 1, 2025
Colleen Heidebrecht, age 88, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away peacefully in hospice care on March 1, 2025. She was born on January 13, 1937, in Buffalo, Missouri and lived a full and meaningful life. Colleen dedicated many years to her career as a Benefit Claims Authorizer for the Social Security Administration in Kansas City before retiring.
She is survived by...
Priscilla Armstrong
Mar 1, 2025
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Priscilla Armstrong, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, and true renaissance woman, who left this world peacefully on March 1, 2025 at the age of 85.
Priscilla was a devoted wife to her husband, Jesse Dean Armstrong Jr., with whom she shared 55 years of love and partnership....
Billy Joe Shewmaker
Feb 28, 2025
Billy Joe Shewmaker was born April 27, 1934, in Lee’s Summit, Missouri to Hubert and Molly Shewmaker. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Bertha, son Michael, daughter Sandra, great-granddaughter Belle Thach, brother Gene, and sisters Wilma, Betty Lou, Susie, and Darlene.
Not long after his birth, the family relocated to Pleasant Hill, Missouri, where he attended school. In...
Joshua Drake
Feb 26, 2025
Joshua "Drake" Drake, 39, died peacefully on February 26, 2025. Josh was born on December 13th, 1985 in Gravette, Arkansas to Robert and Rae Lynne Drake. He graduated from McDonald County High School in 2004 and went on to attend Pitt State University in Pittsburg, Kansas. Josh met Katelyn in 2007 and together they had Lilly (16) in 2008. Josh...
Stanley Eugene Donnell
Feb 23, 2025
Stanley Eugene Donnell, age 96, of Liberty, Missouri, passed away on February 23, 2025. He was born on September 3, 1928, in Taft, California, to Roy Everett and Nellie Faith Smart Donnell. Lovingly described as gruff, a man with a hard exterior but was a teddy bear.
Stanley grew up in Windsor, Missouri, the youngest of five. He lost his father...
Ann C. Martin
Feb 23, 2025
Ann C. Witzl Martin, 72, peacefully passed away in the arms of her children on Sunday, February 23, 2025, in Liberty, MO.
Ann was born on January 10, 1953, in St. Louis, MO, to her loving parents, Dorothy and Harry Witzl. She was the middle of three children, growing up with a built-in best friend in her sister, Joan. Ann graduated...
Kenneth Wayne Emery
Feb 23, 2025
Kenneth Wayne Emery, age 72, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away January 23, 2025.
Private family services.
Julia Ann Boissonneau
Feb 21, 2025
Julia (Julie) Anne (Moniz) Boissonneau, age 82, died peacefully on February 21, 2025, in her home. Julie was born on October 17, 1942, in Fall River Massachusetts to Joseph Moniz and Rosaria (Costa) Moniz. She met and married Gerard R. Boissonneau on May 8, 1965, and remained in Fall River until 1968 when they moved to Plymouth, Massachusetts.
While in Plymouth...
Melanie Lynnette Beaulieu
Feb 20, 2025
Melanie Beaulieu, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on February 20, 2025, at the age of 57, surrounded by her loved ones after a courageous battle with lung cancer. She was born on July 26, 1967, in Smithville, MO to Elizabeth Anne Yates Salisbury. Melanie’s life was a tapestry woven with love, resilience, and joy.
Melanie attended...
Anthony "Tony" Moreno
Feb 18, 2025
Anthony "Tony" Moreno Sr. passed away peacefully on February 18, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of love, service, and unwavering faith. Born on April 17, 1937, to John Moreno and Dolores Zacarias.
In 1955, he proudly enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps, where he trained as a heavy equipment operator, embodying the dedication and resilience that would define his life. As...
Roena Belle Jennings
Feb 17, 2025
Roena Belle Jennings, daughter of Ancil and Nadine Starnes Williams, was born on March 5, 1938, in Manford, Oklahoma. She peacefully entered her eternal home on February 17, 2025, in Liberty, Missouri, at the age of 86.Raised in Kansas City, Missouri, Roena dedicated her life to Christ at the age of 10. A graduate of East High School, she carried...
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