Alice Faye Lillygren
Jun 4, 2024
Alice Faye Lillygren, 79, passed away June 4, 2024. Alice is survived by her daughter Tricia ofGreenwood, MO and her son Douglas of Calhoun, MO. She will join Warren, her husband of 55years, in Memorial Park Cemetery, Kansas City, MO.Alice had a passion for her summer flower gardens and embraced a love for reading. WithWarren, she spent over 50 years...
Howard Wayne Striplin Sr.
Jun 3, 2024
Howard W. Striplin Sr. went to his heavenly home on June 3rd, 2024, to reunite with his loved ones who went before him. This includes his wife Becky and their dog Maggie May, Grandma, four brothers; Louis, Tommy, Dennis, Henry, and many others who have been patiently waiting for his arrival. Those he loves, but have to stay behind until...
Roy Dee Jones
Jun 3, 2024
Roy “Dee” Jones, 77, of Liberty, Missouri passed away on June 3, 2024, with his wife, two daughters, and sister by his side. Memorial service will be 1:00pm Saturday, June 08, 2024. Visitation will be 12:00-1:00pm prior to service. Interment will be in Glenridge Cemetery, Liberty, MO.
Roy was born in Milan, Missouri on March 27, 1947. He was one of seven children. After graduating...
Donald Raye Johnson
May 31, 2024
Donald Raye Johnson, who passed away on May 31, 2024 in Bethany, Missouri, leaves behind a legacy of love, laughter and kindness that will forever be cherished by those who had the pleasure of knowing him. He was born on April 8, 1944, in Yale, Arkansas to Roy and Martha Johnson. Don was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother,...
Lawrence Jackson
May 28, 2024
Lawrence died peacefully on May 28, 2024. He was born on October 23, 1945 in Yoakum, TX. (You have his permission to giggle.) He graduated from South Oak Cliff High School in 1963 and from the University of Texas in 1968. He was passionate about art, music, and travel. He was a commercial artist by trade and a bass player...
Ashley L Wright
May 28, 2024
It is with a heavy heart and great sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved Ashley Leann Wright. Ashley, 38 passed away Tuesday morning May 28, 2024, beside her eldest daughter, in the comfort of her mama’s arms at home surrounded by her family.
Ashley was born on December 1, 1985, in Kansas City MO to Lisa (Pretzl) and...
Elizabeth Jane Brown
May 26, 2024
Elizabeth Jane (Liz) Brown, 69, of Overland Park, Kansas, passed away May 26, 2024. She died peacefully after struggling with extended illnesses and being under hospice care for the last several months of her life.
Liz was born October 27, 1954, in Kansas City, Missouri to Raymond and Rose Marie Brown. She was blessed to receive a strong Catholic education foundation...
Alfred Nace
May 25, 2024
Alfred Nace, age 86, peacefully passed away on May 25, 2024. He was born on November 26, 1937, in Fort Collins, Colorado, the oldest of five children of Clarence and Gladys Nace.
Alfred served overseas in the Army as a helicopter mechanic and pilot. He was a proud, lifetime member of the Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers union for over fifty years....
Edward Lee Michaelis
May 24, 2024
Edward Lee Michaelis, age 86, of Pleasant Valley passed away peacefully at home on Friday, May 24, 2024. Edward was born on June 24, 1937, in McFarland, Kansas, son of Joseph B. and Mary Eunice Hastings Michaelis. He attended elementary school in McFarland and graduated from Paxico High School where he enjoyed playing basketball and baseball. He then went on to serve his country for four years in the...
Ella M Maples
May 23, 2024
1946 - 2024Ella M. Maples, age 78, passed away on May 23, 2024.Visitation will be held Friday, June 21, 2024, between the hours of 5pm - 7pm, at Park Lawn Funeral Home. A Remembrance Service will be held at 11:00am, Saturday, June 22, at Pleasant Green MBC, 2910 East 30th Street, Kansas City, Missouri, 64128. Family will receive friends at...
Lisa Marie "Hanner" Briggs
May 21, 2024
Lisa Marie "Hanner" Briggs, 59, of Kansas City Northland, passed away May 21st, 2024 at home. She was born May 5th, 1965, in Belton, Missouri.
She was preceded in death by her husband Joseph Ray Briggs and her father Richard Allen Hanner.
Survivors include her three sons and grandson, mother, sisters and brothers and their families.
A graveside for both Joe and Lisa...
Vasantha A. Maddela
May 21, 2024
Vasantha A. Maddela, 75, passed away May 21, 2024. A faithful servant and disciple of Jesus, Vasantha was born on September 29, 1948, to Joseph and Ruth Bandi in Hyderabad, India. She was one of six children. She was raised in a strict yet loving Christian household. Bible reading, singing Telugu hymns and prayer were an everyday discipline modeled by...
Gwendolyn "Gwen" Midkiff
May 21, 2024
Gwendolyn "Gwen" Midkiff (Seals), age 74, died peacefully on May 21, 2024. Gwen was born on July 26, 1949, to Frank and Dora Frances (Chan) Seals. She moved to Missouri and graduated from UMKC in 1971 with a Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene. Gwen began working as a dental hygienist at the age of 21. She married Ron Midkiff...
Nancy Long
May 19, 2024
Nancy Ann (Endicott) Long, 77, of Colorado Springs, Colorado, passed away to her heavenly home on May 19, 2024, with her family by her side.
Nancy was preceded in death by her parents and by her brother George, who died only seven days earlier. She was born on June 22, 1946, to Cecil "Buster" and Josie "Jo" Endicott on their...
Jenita Rena Holbrook
May 18, 2024
We remember, Jenita Rena Smoot Bradley Holbrook, whose Spirit departed from uson May 18th, 2024 at the age of 43. Jenita, a beacon of unwavering friendship,undeniable inspiration, and kindness has left an indelible mark on the hearts of all whowere fortunate enough to know her. Though Nita's time with us was brief, the depth oflove and happiness she shared with...
Walter L George
May 16, 2024
It is with profound sadness that I share the passing of Rev. Walter L. George, of Lee's Summit, MO, who departed Peacefully on May 16th, 2024, at the age of 93.Walter was born on Jan 18th,1931 in Kansas City, MO, to Vernon & Abbye Dale George. He spent his childhood & adolescent years in KC during the Great Depression &...
Gladys "Faye" Dawson
May 16, 2024
Gladys “Faye” Dawson of Raymore, MO was born April 13, 1947 in Osceola, AR the daughter of Cecil Cade Bounds and Lula Mae Downs. She departed this life on May 16, 2024 surrounded by Love and family at the age of 77.On March 28, 1963, Faye was united in marriage to William W. Dawson “Bill” in Carson City, Nevada. Faye...
Delma Kay Melton
May 14, 2024
Delma Kay Melton, 85, passed away May 14, 2024 at St. Joseph Medical Center. Funeral services will be 10:00am Thursday, May 23, 2024 at Park Lawn Funeral Home (8231 Hillcrest Rd., Kansas City, Missouri 64138) Visitation will be from 9:00 -10:00am Thursday prior to the service. Graveside services will be at 2:00pm Thursday at Memory Garden Cemetery, Lamar, Missouri.Kay...
Wanda Mae Carey
May 14, 2024
Wanda M. (Huntsman) Carey, 89, a lifelong resident of Liberty, Missouri, passed away peacefully on May 14, 2024 at her home. Visitation will begin at 1:00 PM, followed by funeral services at 2:00 PM, on Monday, May 20, 2024 at Park Lawn Northland Chapel, 1640 N. 291 Hwy, Liberty, MO 64068. Burial will follow at Glenridge Cemetery in Liberty. In...
George N. Endicott
May 12, 2024
George Endicott, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away on May 12th, 2024, at Saint Luke’s East hospital. He was born on October 8th, 1943, in KCMO to Cecil and Jo Endicott. Growing up on a farm in Liberty, George learned the value of hard work and dedication. He attended William Jewell College for a few years; however he withdrew...
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