Alice Ann Will
May 24, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Alice Will, a cherished wife, devoted mother, loving grandmother, and dear friend, who left us peacefully surrounded by family on May 24th at the age of 82.
Alice lived a life rooted in love, kindness, and the beauty of nature. She was a women of strength, with a gentle spirit,...
Barbara J. Moody
May 24, 2025
Barbara Jean Moody (Gautreaux) age 94 left her physical body Saturday May 24, 2025 surrounded by her loving family at Kansas City Hospice House. Barbara was born February 25, 1931 in Dodge City, KS to Laura Hunter. Shortly after her birth she was adopted by her uncle Lee & his wife also named Laura. Though he was her uncle she...
Lewayne B. Chaffee
May 22, 2025
Lewayne B. Chaffee Jr, 73, was born in Kansas City Missouri to Lewayne B. Chaffee, Sr. and Betty Rose Chaffee on September 3, 1951. Both parents, brother Roy Allen Chaffee, sons David Wayne Chaffee, Larry Dean Chaffee and Timothy Wayne Alee, and daughter Melissa Ann Chaffee, and niece Katy McCormick, all preceded him in death.
Lewayne married Sue Osborn in 1974....
James Eugene Manning
May 22, 2025
James Eugene Manning, aged 71, of Uhrichsville, Ohio, passed away peacefully in his mother's home in Kansas City, Missouri on May 22,2025. Born December 10, 1953 in Piqua, Ohio, he was the son of the late James Emerson Manning and Veda Maxine (Gray) Bower. He was a graduate of Claymont High school in 1972.
James worked many different jobs throughout his...
Rodney Wayne Marlett
May 22, 2025
Rodney Wayne Marlett, age 71, passed away May 22, 2025.
Visitation will be held Friday morning, May 30th, 2025, from 9:30am - 11:30am, at Park Lawn Chapel, 8251 Hillcrest Rd., Kansas City, MO 64138.
Memorial tributes may be directed to Messiah Lutheran Church, 613 S. Main St. Independence, MO 64050.
Norma Jean Opalka
May 21, 2025
Norma Opalka passed away peacefully May 21, 2025, with family by her side.
She was a mom, grandma and friend to all and she will be missed dearly.
In her final days, she spoke of rejoicing, being happy, and wanting everyone to love each other.
If you would like to make a donation, consider donating to her church family where she spent a...
Jackie Charles Peters
May 20, 2025
Jackie Charles Peters, 81, passed away on May 20, 2025, in Liberty, Missouri due to complications from advanced liver cancer. He was surrounded by his children and grandchildren in his final days. Jackie was born on February 18, 1944 in Electra, Texas and was raised in Chickasha by his grandfather, Charles Crawford, and his mother, Mildred. He grew up with...
John "Jack" Forest Shawver
May 18, 2025
John ‘Jack’ Forest Shawver, age 88, passed away peacefully on Sunday May 18, 2025 at his home. He was born on April 3, 1937 in Kansas City, MO to Joe ‘Forest’ and Nita (Rawlings) Shawver. After graduating from Central High School, he was drafted into the Army.
After returning home, he attended school to become an electrician. He was a proud...
Thomas Kevin Robert
May 18, 2025
Thomas Kevin Robert, of Kansas City, MO, beloved husband, brother, and uncle, and a dear friend to many, passed away at St. Luke’s Hospital from a heart attack. Born in Haverhill, MA to Jean (née Phillips) and Normand Robert, he graduated from Haverhill High School and Northern Essex Community College, and also studied abroad at the Polytechnic of West London...
Donna Conley
May 17, 2025
Donna Rae Conley, 90, of Kansas City, Missouri went to be with the Lord on May 17, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones.
Donna devoted her life to caring for her family. She loved to cook, sew, go camping and reading the bible. She had a great love for all animals, but her deepest love was for Dan, her childhood horse.
Donna...
Harriet Louise DeGerald
May 17, 2025
Harriet "Louise" DeGerald, age 90, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed from this world on May 17, 2025. She was born to parents Brownie P. and Roxie M. (Greene) Huber of Grandview, MO, on November 20, 1934. She was the youngest of four, including her brother Porter and sisters Mary and Betty.
Louise was a 1951 graduate of Ruskin High School. She...
Carla Lynn Oberfoell
May 14, 2025
Carla Lynn Oberfoell (Sedgwick), 60, of Liberty, MO, beloved mother to three beautiful daughters, passed away of salivary gland cancer at North Care Hospice House on May 14th, 2025, surrounded by loving family and friends.
She was born on December 16th, 1964, in Independence, MO to Jim and Lola Sedgwick. Carla attended Liberty High School, class of 1983, before entering the...
Richard A. Vance
May 13, 2025
We bid farewell to my father, Richard A. Vance, who departed from this world on May 13th at the age of 83. A pillar of strength and a beacon of Love, his absence leaves a void in our hearts. To commemorate his remarkable life and the memories we cherish, a service will be held at Park Lawn Funeral Home May...
Kurtis Steven Beyer, Sr.
May 12, 2025
Kurtis Steven Beyer, Sr., 66, of Lee’s Summit, MO passed away peacefully on Monday, May 12, 2025, at home. He was born on November 29, 1958, in Kansas City, MO. Kurtis was preceded in death by his wife, Cindy Beyer, his son, Steven Beyer, Jr., his father, John Hern Beyer and his mother, Ila Jean Beyer.
He is survived by his...
Jeffrey Ernest Rider
May 12, 2025
In loving memory of Jeffrey Rider.
Jeffrey Ernest Rider (71) passed away in the quiet of his home, surrounded by his family, after a year-long battle with cancer on May 12, 2025..
Jeff was born in Kansas City, KS to Ernest Vincent (“EV” or “Ernie”) Rider & Lois Rider who preceded him in death. Jeff is survived by his wife, Dianne Rider,...
Mary McFarland
May 12, 2025
Mary Ann McFarland passed away peacefully at home on May 12, 2025 at the age of 75. Born in Salt Lake City, she joined the Army and met her husband while stationed in Germany before settling in Kansas City.
Known for her generosity and willingness to help, Mary will be dearly missed.
She is survived by her husband, Michael, of 54 years,...
Jessie Belle Oswald
May 9, 2025
Mrs. Jessie Belle Oswald, 86, died peacefully May 9. 2025 at Northland Rehabilitation & Healthcare. Jessie was born in Kansas City, MO June 17, 1938, to Harley and Lena Teale Livingston.
She was a 1956 graduate of Northeast High School. Wile attending High School she worked as a secretary for Zale’s Jewelry Store. After graduation she married William Ralph Oswald, Jr....
Ronald "Ronnie" Strutton
May 8, 2025
Ronald “Ronnie” Lee Strutton, 75 , Kansas City died May 8, 2025 at Liberty Hospital.
Ronnie was born October 18, 1949 in Kansas City Missouri. The son of Faril and Pansy Lucille Neil Strutton. As a young man Ronnie work laying asphalt in the metro area. In 1982 he and his wife Carol opened the Brass and Glass Shoppe in Kansas...
Noreen J. James
May 8, 2025
Noreen J. James
August 30, 1936 – May 8, 2025
Lee’s Summit, Missouri – Noreen Joan James passed away peacefully in her sleep on May 8, 2025 at University Health Long-Term Care in Lee’s Summit, Missouri. She is survived by her son Thomas James (Kathy) of Gladstone, Missouri; daughter Diana James of Lee’s Summit, Missouri; grandchildren Laura James of Kissimmee, Florida; Phaedra...
Donald Dennis Perry Sr.
May 6, 2025
Donald Dennis Perry, 85, of Independence, Missouri, passed away peacefully on May 6, 2025. He was born on July 20, 1939, in Kansas City, Missouri.
Donald served his country with honor in the United States Army and continued his dedication to public service through a 20-year career with the U.S. Postal Service. He was known for his steady presence, strong work...
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