Obituaries

Mesiah Legend King

Mesiah Legend King

Sep 8, 2024

Mesiah Legend King, born September 26, 2019, received his angel wings at the age of 4 on September 8, 2024, loving & cherishing his family every moment he was here. 

A memorial service is scheduled for Saturday, September 28, 2024, at 12:00 pm. at Memorial Park Cemetery at Park Lawn Funeral Home, 8251 Hillcrest Rd., Kansas City, Missouri 64138.

William R. Myres

William R. Myres

Sep 7, 2024

William R. Myres 

January 21, 1948- September 7, 2024

Our beloved Husband, Dad, and Grandpa passed away peacefully September 7th, 2024, surrounded by his family, at the age of 76.

Bill Myres was born January 21, 1948 in Kansas City, MO to Kenneth and Erma Myres. He was a resident of Independence, MO since 1975. Bill graduated from Ruskin High School and then...

Robert Curtis Johnston

Robert Curtis Johnston

Sep 6, 2024

Robert Curtis Johnston, Jr., 64, of Clinton, Missouri passed away September 6, 2024, at his mothers home. Visitation will be 10 to 11 a.m. Friday, September 13th, at the Park Lawn Chapel. Following visitation, funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Friday, September 13th, at the Park Lawn Chapel. Followed by graveside services at 3 p.m. in Climax Springs Cemetery,...

Elsie L. Lippe

Elsie L. Lippe

Sep 5, 2024

Elsie Louise Lippe, 94, of Independence, MO passed away September 5, 2024 at Jefferson Healthcare in Lee’s Summit, MO. She was born November 30, 1929, in Concordia, MO to Ernest T. and Emilie (Stuenkel) Hinck.

Elsie married Martin Lippe of Priddy, TX. They were married 63 years. She was preceded in death by Martin, both parents, and one brother Hobert Hinck....

James W. Staley

James W. Staley

Sep 4, 2024

James W. "Jimmy" Staley. age 76. of Flemington, Missouri, passed away September 4, 2024.

Funeral services will be 12Noon, Saturday, September 21, 2024, at Park Lawn Chapel. Family will receive friends prior to services beginning at 11AM. Burial will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery.

Keith Charles Kellogg

Keith Charles Kellogg

Sep 3, 2024

Keith Charles Kellogg of Santa Cruz, CA and lately of Kansas City MO moved on from this earthly plain on September 3, 2024. He was preceded in death by his parents L Wilbur and Dorine B (Keith) Kellogg and recently by his brother-in-law Carl O’Dell. 

Keith was born in Duran WI on August 3rd, 1942 and spent most of his early...

Derrick D Holland

Derrick D Holland

Sep 3, 2024

If Tears could build a stairway

If tears could build a stairway, and memories a lane, I would walk right up to heaven and bring you back again. No farewell words were spoken, no time to say "Goodbye." You were gone before I knew it, and only God Knows why. My heart still aches with sadness, and secret tears still flows....

Cheryl Alvis

Cheryl Alvis

Sep 3, 2024

April 20, 1963 - September 03, 2024

Cheryl Alvis, 61, of Independence, Mo passed away on September 03, 2024, after a long courageous fight with cancer. Cheryl dedicated her life to loving her family well as a wife, mom, and nonny.

Cheryl was born in Independence, Mo on April 20, 1963 in Independence, Mo. to Howard and Elsie Landess. She was a...

Rhonda Francis Mathis

Rhonda Francis Mathis

Sep 2, 2024

Rhonda Francis Mathis was born on August 31, 1968, to the parents of William L. Mathis and Patricia Diane Allen. She was preceded in death by brother, Billy Bryan and grandparents, Marion and Dorothy Thurston and Lois and Glenn Mathis.

She was educated in the Kansas City, Missouri Public Schools receiving her GED. She studied and became a CNA, working in...

Harold Wayne Alderson

Harold Wayne Alderson

Sep 1, 2024

Harold (Wayne) Alderson passed away in Kansas City, Mo on September 1, 2024 in Kansas City, MO.

Harold was born in Kansas City, MO on August 13, 1946.

Harold was preceded in death by his mother and father Vivian and Harry Benson.

Harold was a member of the United States Marine Corp. He lived his life how he wanted and loved his children...

Gary Steele

Gary Steele

Sep 1, 2024

Gary Brent Steele May 8, 1946 - September 1, 2024

Gary B. Steele of North Kansas City, Missouri, passed away on September 1, 2024. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jim and Jean Steele of Independence, Missouri.

Gary is survived by his two daughters, Lori, husband (Mark) Chojnacki and Jennifer husband (Scott) Liles of Lee’s Summit, Missouri; his two brothers,...

Joyce Marie Hon

Joyce Marie Hon

Sep 1, 2024

Joyce Marie (Haggard) Hon, 79, of Liberty, Missouri passed away peacefully surrounded by family and close friends in Kansas City Hospice House at North Kansas City Hospital on September 1st after having been hospitalized for two months following an acute illness. 

Joyce was born in Kansas City, Missouri on September 23, 1944, to John Haggard, Jr. and Jewel Rose (Claunch) Haggard....

Margaret Terrell Underwood

Margaret Terrell Underwood

Aug 31, 2024

Margaret Terrell Underwood, age 88, passed away peacefully on August 31, 2024. Born on November 2, 1935, Margaret dedicated her life to caring for others, both professionally as a registered nurse at Research Medical Center and personally as a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, friend, and community member. 

Margaret was a devoted wife to Albert Joseph Underwood, whom she now joins...

Laverne Rogers

Laverne Rogers

Aug 31, 2024

Mr. Laverne Rogers, age 97, passed away August 31, 2024.

Funeral services will be 10:30AM, Thursday, September 12, 2024, at Park Lawn Chapel. Visitation will begin prior to services at 9:30AM. 

Interment will follow at Green Lawn Cemetery.

Condolences may be submitted to the funeral home by fax at (816)523-2317, or by email at parklawnfunerals@gmail.com

Laura J. Zimmerman

Laura J. Zimmerman

Aug 31, 2024

Laura Jean Zimmerman, age 77, of Raymore, MO, passed away August 31, 2024.

Laura was born on November 25, 1946, in Excelsior Springs, Missouri, to Jack and Edith (Humbard) Peters, and grew up on a farm in Milo, Missouri. She was a 1964 graduate of Nevada High School.

Laura met the love of her life, Charles Zimmerman, in 1962 and married him...

Jessie E. Holt

Jessie E. Holt

Aug 30, 2024

Jessie E. Holt left this earth on Friday, August 30, 2024, at her home. She was 93 years old. 

Jessie was born April 15, 1931, in Nettleton, Mississippi to her loving parents Alton and Estelle (Hood) Sloan. Jessie was the middle of five children. She married the love of her life, David Holt on July 31, 1947, at the courthouse in...

Johnnie W. Bell

Johnnie W. Bell

Aug 29, 2024

Johnnie William Bell was born June 24, 1931, in Kansas City to the late Fred and Alberta Bell. His parents, two sisters Clara Cherry, Stella Ward and two sons Harry Thompson, Darrell Thompson preceded him in death.

 He received his formal education attending R.T. Coles and Lincoln High School in Kansas City, Missouri. He accepted Christ as his savior at an...

Marcia L. Moore

Marcia L. Moore

Aug 29, 2024

Marcia L. Moore, 72, of Lee’s Summit MO passed away on Thursday, August 29, 2024.

Celebration of life will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, October 5, 2024, at Park Lawn Chapel, 8251 Hillcrest Road, Kansas City MO. Visitation will begin at 10:00 am. Memorial contributions may be made to United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) 3303 Frederick Ave, St Joseph MO...

Beverly Miller

Beverly Miller

Aug 29, 2024

Beverly Miller (Martin), affectionately known as Nanny to her grandchildren, 85, died peacefully on August 29th, 2024. Beverly was born on August 19th, 1939 in St. Louis, Missouri to Herbert and Lucille Martin. She graduated from Vienna High School in 1957. She married the love of her life, Delbert, on August 6th, 1960 in Vienna, Missouri. They would go on...

James L. Svetlecic

James L. Svetlecic

Aug 28, 2024

James “Jim” L. Svetlecic, 65, Liberty, MO passed away unexpectedly August 28, 2024 at Liberty Hospital with his family at his side.

Jim was born April 12, 1959 in Kansas City, Missouri to George Svetlecic and Marsha Fritchie Svetlecic. He graduated in 1977 from the Precious Blood High School in Liberty, MO. He graduated from UMKC with a Bachelor of Arts...