Obituaries

Marion Zampa

Marion Zampa

Dec 3, 2024

Marion Assumpta Zampa (Glass), aged 83, passed away on December 3, 2024, in Liberty, Missouri. Born on September 6th, 1941, in Malta, she immigrated to the United States in 1947, settling in Detroit, Michigan, with her family. Marion was a beacon of love and dedication, revered as a mother, grandmother of 8, great-grandmother of 4, sister, and particularly as a...

Mary Rebecca Grant

Mary Rebecca Grant

Dec 1, 2024

Mary Rebecca Ballew Grant 

Our beloved Becky

July 3, 1948 – December 1, 2024

Mary Rebecca Grant, lovingly known as Becky, passed away peacefully on December 1, 2024, at the age of 76, in her home in Kansas City, Missouri.

Becky was born July 3, 1948, in Kansas City to Jefferson O. Ballew and Mabel Eveline Singleton. A proud graduate of Raytown South High...

Charles Edward "Chuck" Mader

Charles Edward "Chuck" Mader

Nov 30, 2024

With a heart heavier than his favorite Milwaukee toolbox, I share that on November 30, 2024, while enjoying a few days at our rural haven, surrounded by the trees, birds, and critters he pretended not to befriend, my beloved husband, Chuck Mader, traded this noisy world for an eternal, peaceful sanctuary.

Chuck—a man of unshakable strength, quiet brilliance, and an unparalleled...

Robert Shouse

Robert Shouse

Nov 30, 2024

We said goodbye to this amazing man early Saturday morning, November 30. My words could never do him justice. He was the beloved father to Steve Shouse, Jonni Shouse, Jay Shouse and Kurt Shouse. He raised these four beautiful children, loving them fiercely until the end. He was the grandfather to four wonderful grandsons, Jeremy Shouse, Will Shouse, Garrett Shouse...

Cheryl Hartford Connell

Cheryl Hartford Connell

Nov 30, 2024

Cheryl Hartford Connell, 68, died peacefully on November 30, 2024.

Cheryl was born on February 11, 1956, in Kansas City, Missouri to Emmett and Gladys Hartford. Cheryl married Rick Connell, a diesel mechanic, in 1988.

She is preceded in death by Rick Connell, husband, Emmett and Gladys Hartford, parents, and Robert Hartford, brother.

Cheryl will be missed by all who knew and loved...

Virginia M. Miller

Virginia M. Miller

Nov 29, 2024

Virginia Miller (Trausch) passed away peacefully on November 29, 2024 in Liberty, MO. She was 84 years of age.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00am Wednesday, December 4th at St. James Catholic Church (309 S Stewart Rd, Liberty, MO 64068). Visitation is from 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. Rosary will begin at 10:45 a.m. Graveside burial will be at 2:00 p.m. at...

Dr. Douglas Wayne Nespory

Dr. Douglas Wayne Nespory

Nov 27, 2024

Dr. Douglas Wayne Nespory, age 64, died unexpectedly on November 27, 2024 at NKC Hospital. He was surrounded by his family. He was the son of Darle Wayne Nespory and Judith (Judy) Ann Thomas. He graduated from Liberty High School in 1978. He went on to fulfill a degree in zoology from Northwest Missouri State University where he was a...

Evelyn Winger

Evelyn Winger

Nov 26, 2024

Evelyn Yvonne Winger was born into this world on December 26th, 1933, a slightly late Christmas gift, and the second child born to Owen and Edna Gish, who were living in Beloit, Kansas. In the midst of the Depression, jobs were hard to find in Beloit, so the family moved to Kansas City, Missouri, where Owen was able to secure...

Julie Mae Crowley

Julie Mae Crowley

Nov 25, 2024

Julie Mae Crowley

 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved family member, Julie Mae Crowley. Known affectionately as “Jules” by friends and family. She passed peacefully in her sleep surrounded by family on November 25th, 2024 after a long battle with pneumonia and throat cancer.

 Julie was born in Kansas City Missouri to Archie and Judy...

Kevin Hampton

Kevin Hampton

Nov 25, 2024

Beloved Son, Brother, Uncle

Kevin Ronald Hampton, age 44, passed away unexpectedly on November 25, 2024, at his home in Riverside, Missouri. He was born on March 6, 1980, in Kansas City, Missouri to Ronald Hampton and Judy (Jones) Stubbs. He graduated from Hickman Mills High School in 1998.

Kevin was the kind of person who left a mark on everyone he...

Charlene Hollingsworth

Charlene Hollingsworth

Nov 23, 2024

Charlene Hollingsworth, 90, was born May 18, 1934, in Kansas City, Kansas, to Charles Cummings and Erline Smith. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Bob Hollingsworth; son, John Totton; nephew, Phillip Totton. 

Charlene attended Loretto Academy and completed 2 years of college. She worked as a manager at Southwestern Bell until retirement. 

Charlene loved to travel, study history, attend...

Marlene Ray Lewis

Marlene Ray Lewis

Nov 23, 2024

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Marlene Kay (Ray) Lewis, age 81. Marlene died November 23, 2024, at her home in Liberty, Missouri. 

Marlene was born December 16, 1942, in Laurel, Montana to Don and Millie Ray. She graduated from Park County High School in 1961. On December 22, 1963, Marlene married her high school sweetheart,...

Vicki Young

Vicki Young

Nov 22, 2024

Vicki D. Young, 77, passed away November 22, 2024.

Kathryn Mayes

Kathryn Mayes

Nov 22, 2024

 

Kathryn was born May 22, 1920, to Y.L. and Bonnie Wilson of Monett, MO. She married John Mayes on January 15, 1944, and were together until his death in 2014. They raised their family initially in Kansas City, MO, but eventually settled in Blue Springs MO. Kathryn leaves her daughter Linda (Bob) Hadel of Spring Hill, KS; grandchildren Matthew (Beth)...

Myrtle Myrle Halley

Myrtle Myrle Halley

Nov 22, 2024

Myrtle Myrle Halley, aged 91, of Pleasant Valley, Missouri, was called home to the Lord on November 22, 2024, at 3:31 PM, surrounded by the love of her family. 

Myrtle was born on October 24, 1933, in La Grande, Oregon, at her family home on 1911 Russell Street. During her early years in Oregon, she worked hard, shocking grass in the...

Ronald Alan Jurgeson

Ronald Alan Jurgeson

2024

Ronald A. Jurgeson, age 67, passed away November 21, 2024.

A visitation will be held from 6-8pm on Thursday, December 5, 2024, at Park Lawn Chapel.

Graveside services will be held at 1:30PM, Friday, December 6, 2024, at Green Lawn Cemetery, which has the same address as the funeral home: 8251 Hillcrest Rd., Kansas City, MO 64138. 

John C. Von Holt

John C. Von Holt

Nov 19, 2024

John Von Holt passed away peacefully at his home in Lee’s Summit, Missouri, on November 19, 2024, surrounded by love. Born on May 26, 1956, in Kansas City, Missouri, John was the beloved son of Virgil and Margaret Von Holt.

John spent his early years on Myrtle Street in Northeast Kansas City, where he attended high school and met the love...

Ronald Dean Sehrer

Ronald Dean Sehrer

Nov 18, 2024

Ronald Dean Sehrer, 65, passed away Monday, November 18, 2024 at Research Medical Center. Memorial services will be 5:30pm Tuesday November 26, 2024 at Park Lawn Northland Chapel (1640 N. MO. 291 Hwy, Liberty, MO 64068) In leu of flowers the family suggest memorial contributions be given the National Kidney Foundation or your local no kill animal shelter.

Dean was born...

Teresa Kimberly Glynn

Teresa Kimberly Glynn

Nov 17, 2024

Teresa Kimberly Glynn, 73, of Kansas City, MO, passed away on Sunday, November 17, 2024. Born on May 3, 1951, in Kansas City, she was the daughter of Mattie Reed and Sprig A. Flowers. 

A funeral service will be held on Saturday, November 23, 2024, at Park Lawn Funeral Home, 8251 Hillcrest Rd, Kansas City, MO 64138. Visitation begins at 10:00...

Phillip Eric Gary

Phillip Eric Gary

Nov 17, 2024

Phillip Eric Gary, age 63, of Harrisonville, Missouri, passed away Sunday, November 17, 2024, surrounded by his loving and supportive family.

He was preceded in death by his father, Gerald W. Gary; mother, Shirley A. Sanderson Gary, and brothers Tracy Gary and Timothy Gary.

Survivors include his spouse, Deanna Gary; son, Kyle Gary; son, Christopher Gary and his girlfriend Brianna Gardner; brothers:...