Robert E. Throckmorton
Apr 13, 2025
Robert E. Throckmorton, 93, died peacefully in his home on April 13, 2025, with his loved ones beside him. Robert was born on December 17, 1931, in Kansas City, MO to Ralph and Peggy Throckmorton.
He served his country joining the United States Army and rose to the level of Corporal. He actually turned 21 overseas in Korea. He then returned...
Roland Elvon Miller
Apr 13, 2025
Roland Elvon Miller died on April 13, 2025, and was born on January 1, 1950, to the union of Edward L. Miller, Sr., and Trevia D. Miller. He was preceded in death by both parents. He leaves to cherish his memory: wife, Dianna M. Miller; daughters: Erica D. Carlis (Tyrone), Erin N. Spears (Steven), and Taylor M. Miller; grandchildren: Jayden,...
Glenn R. Mosley
Apr 11, 2025
Glenn “Bud” Mosley, Jr. of Lee’s Summit, MO, passed away unexpectedly at the age of 65. He was born in Kansas City, MO to Glenn and Beverly Mosley. Before graduating from Central Michigan University with a degree of Master of Science in Administration, Bud enlisted in the United States Navy to serve his country as a Machinist’s Mate Petty Officer...
Nelcie L. Gordon
Apr 11, 2025
Nelcie Gordon was born in Ackerman, Mississippi on December 19, 1925 to Cornelius & Costella Miller. She was the youngest of five girls, all who preceded her in death.
She came up in a household filled with family love. She was named “Sweetie” by the family who were hard working southerners who hailed from the state of Mississippi. She was encouraged...
Corbetta Faye McGaugh
Apr 11, 2025
Corbetta Faye McGaugh, affectionately known as Sally, was born on 8, 1935, in Oklahoma and entered eternal rest peacefully in her sleep on April 11, 2025, at her home in Lawson, Missouri. Her life was a tapestry woven with love, kindness, and unwavering faith, reflecting the beautiful essence of this sweet woman, who touched the lives of all who knew...
Martha Finley
Apr 10, 2025
Martha "Marty" Ruth Finley was born September 30, 1939, in Kansas City, KS to Waldermar "Walter" and Ruby Peterson. She passed through the gates of Heaven on April 10, 2025.
Marty enjoyed shopping, dancing, motorcycle rides, camping, fishing, traveling, and especially spending time with family and dogs. Marty was known by many as a beautiful and flashy woman; she loved all...
Grace Elizabeth Ainslie
Apr 9, 2025
Grace E. Ainslie passed away quietly in her sleep on April 9th, 2025, in Liberty, MO.at the age of 90.
She is survived by three of her four children. Edie (Phil) Green of Smithville, MO. Steve (Candace) Ainslie of Sheridan, WY. and Andy (Beth) Ainslie of Rapid City, SD. Her oldest child, James N. Ainslie, predeceased her in 2019 in the...
Aivars Grotans
Apr 9, 2025
Aivars Grotans, age 70, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, April 9, 2025. He was surrounded by his wife Sandi Grotans of 31 years, son Ryan Grotans and daughter Brooke Grotans.
Aivars was born in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, on May 29, 1954. He built a long and successful career as an industrial engineer. He had a...
Edith Lucile Hasley Creighton (nee Miller)
Apr 8, 2025
Edith Lucile Hasley Creighton (nee Miller), age 102, of Williamsville, NY, passed away peacefully in her sleep on April 4, 2025. She was preceded in death by two loving husbands, Harry Hasley and William D. Creighton. She is survived by two stepchildren Susan Niehaus and Linda Hasley. Lucile lived a full and long life traveling the world first as an...
Daniel Jesse
Apr 8, 2025
Daniel P. Jesse passed away on April 8, 2025, in Liberty, Missouri. He was born on February 20, 1965, in Mexico, Missouri, and was one of five siblings who grew up learning the value of hard work and simple living. He graduated from Excelsior Springs High School and spent most of his working years as a painter, tackling everything from...
Nancy C. Holler
Apr 7, 2025
Nancy Claire Holler, 96, of Kansas City, Missouri, beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away in the early morning on April 7, 2025.
She was born November 29, 1928, in Kansas City, Missouri, to Helen and Robert Sanders. Nancy attended Bishop Hogan High School and graduated in 1946. She performed opera in the Kansas City Philharmonic and Kansas City Light Opera...
Patrick M. Fales
Apr 7, 2025
Patrick M. Fales, of Independence, MO, passed away April 7, 2025, at the age of 56.
Patrick was born in Richmond, Missouri to Carl and Patricia (Reberry) Fales. He served in the U.S. Air Force.
He leaves behind sons; Andrew and Tim; sister, Carla Gomez (Mark), of Kansas City, MO; brothers: Allen Fales (Bonnie) Newport, Michigan; Jeffrey Fales of Independence, MO and...
Paul Allen Stewart
Apr 6, 2025
If you ever heard a laugh echo across a Kansas field, saw someone expertly shoot a clay pigeon out of the sky while singing a tune with perfect pitch or rode a school bus in Elk County, chances are you knew Paul Allen Stewart.
Born in Wichita, Kansas, on February 8, 1946, Paul lived a life as wide open and wonderful...
Georgia L. Meyer
Apr 5, 2025
With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Georgia L Meyer, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and cherished neighbor who left an indelible mark on all who knew her.
Georgia lived a life defined by beauty and order. Her immaculate home was legendary among friends and family – a place where dirt dared not settle and where every surface...
Margaret F. Steward
Apr 5, 2025
Margaret F. Steward, age 73, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away April 5, 2025. Visitation will be held at Park Lawn Chapel, 8251 Hillcrest Rd., Kansas City, MO 64138, beginning at 12:00PM, Friday, April 11, 2025. A memorial service will follow at 1:00PM.
Nancy McClelland
Apr 5, 2025
Nancy Jo Davis was born May 21, 1943, to William Sherman Davis, II and Janet Cosgrove Davis in Kansas City, Missouri. Nancy was the second of three children, her older brother Donald, who currently resides in Kansas City, Missouri and her younger sister Linda, who currently resides with her husband Kent in Overland Park, Kansas.
Nancy graduated from Paseo High School...
Christina M. Thompson
Apr 5, 2025
Christina M. Thompson, age 89, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and dear friend, departed this world on April 5, 2025, following a long and courageous battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Surrounded by the love from her family, Chris passed away embraced in both presence and prayer.
Born on the family farm in Leavenworth County, Kansas, on February 23, 1936; Christina was the sixth...
Robert "Bob" Axtell
Apr 3, 2025
Robert “Bob” Axtell
July 24, 1952 – April 3, 2025
They say unicorns aren’t real, but clearly, they never met Robert “Bob” Axtell. Known as “Fox,” “Foxdog”, “Papa,” “Old Man,” and “Friend” to all, Bob passed away on April 3, 2025, leaving behind a trail of stories and smiles.
Bob was the third of five children, born with a wry grin on his...
John Thomas Howell
Apr 2, 2025
John Thomas Howell, affectionately known as JT, was born on March 20, 1953, in Pittsburg, Kansas. He passed away on April 2, 2025, in Kansas City, Kansas, at the age of 72.
Educated in Kansas City, he graduated from Northeast High School in 1971. His formative years shaped a strong foundation, instilling values of diligence and integrity that he carried into...
Ronald Bumgarner
Apr 1, 2025
Ronald L. Bumgarner, 81, of Holt, Missouri, passed away unexpectedly on April 1, 2025. He was born January 23, 1944, in Kansas City, Missouri to Russell and Geraldine Bumgarner. Ron graduated from North Kansas City High School and proudly served in the United States Army.
In 1980, he married Janice Hill Cambiano. Shortly after, they settled in Holt where Ron worked...
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