Obituaries

Jan 20, 2024

James Patrick Fitzgerald

Dec. 25, 1943 – Jan. 20, 2024

Jim was born December 25th, 1943 in Rapid City, SD to Gerald and Ann Christensen Fitzgerald.   His paternal grandfather was also named James Patrick Fitzgerald.  James, the elder, was the son of an Irish immigrant who homesteaded land in Union and Minnehaha counties in South Dakota.

Jim attended school in Rapid City,...

Jan 19, 2024

Mila Jean Blurton (August 4, 1958-January 19, 2024)Mila Jean Blurton, 65, of Parkville, MO passed away peacefully in her sleep on January 19, 2024.

Mila was born North Kansas City, MO in 1958 to Bonnie Belle (Adams) Blurton and Lloyd Neal Blurton, who provided an idyllic childhood to Mila and older brother, Kenn, in the Wilshire neighborhood, a place filled with...

Jan 19, 2024

Martha Ann Kean, 90, passed away January 19, 2024.  Martha was born December 30, 1933 in Kansas City, Missouri to Frank Hails and Dorothy (Banning) Hails.

Survivors include daughter Rhonda and her husband Jim Santoyo; daughter Holly Smith; son Ronald Kean; seven grandchildren, three great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

Martha was preceded in death by her husband Ralph, her parents...

Jan 18, 2024

Richard Lee Brasher, Sr., 85, of Pleasant Hill, Missouri was found deceased on January 18, 2024. He was a lifelong Missouri resident. Richard was a member of the Ironworkers Union Local 416. He was preceded in death by his oldest son, Richard Lee Brasher, Jr.  Richard leaves behind one son, John R. Brasher and his wife Charmagne (Magan); one daughter,...

Jan 18, 2024

Jan 18, 2024

Sharene Renae Nantz, affectionately known as "Sherry" to her friends and family, was called Home to be with her Lord and Saviour on January 18, 2024 at the age of 69. She passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family. Born on January 16, 1955 in Kansas City, Missouri, she was the cherished oldest daughter of the late Darlene Ann...

Jan 14, 2024

JoNelle Robertson passed away Sunday, January 14, 2024 in Bethany, OK. JoNelle was born on October 20, 1931 in Maysville, MO to Zallie Porter Reece and Nelle Kathleen Reece. She graduated from Maysville High School and attended business college in St. Joseph, MO where she worked for the gas company.  She met the love of her life Samuel W Robertson...

Jan 14, 2024

Kenneth Allen Taylor, 92, passed away January 14, 2024.  Kenneth was born February 11, 1931 in Kansas City, Missouri.  He married Barbara Jean Nell in 1950 and they were married for 71 years.  Kenneth was a U.S. Marine Veteran.  He was the owner of Carl’s Tire Center and also United Tire and Muffler.  Kenneth retired at the age of 86....

Jan 13, 2024

Samuel George Alexander “Sammy/Sam”, of Stilwell, Kansas, passed away on January 13th after a tragic and quick battle with cancer. His loss was unexpected, and the family is profoundly saddened.Sam was born on February 19, 1981 to Noel and Mieke Alexander.  Sam was the third of five children.  His beloved siblings, Amanda Alexander, Angie Terry, Deborah Dover and Stephen Alexander...

Jan 13, 2024

Ronald "Ron" S. Speer, 76, of Independence, Missouri, passed away Saturday Morning, January 13, 2024, in Independence, Missouri.  Private inurnment will take place at a later date in Wood Lawn Cemetery, Independence, Missouri.

Jan 10, 2024

 

Bonnie Jean (Griffith) Higgins 86 of Liberty, Missouri was born on November 21, 1937 in St. Joseph, Missouri.  She passed away at Liberty Hospital on January 10, 2024.  She was preceded in death by her mother Helen Francis Griffith, her father Leland Wade Griffith, and her husband Asa Higgins.  She is survived by her two sisters Janet Lyle, Phyllis...

Jan 10, 2024

Jeanne A. Case, 72, passed away January 10, 2024.  Jeanne was born June 15, 1951 in Omaha, Nebraska to Erwin Harry Johnson and Dolores Marie (Nellis) Johnson.  

In 1970, she married Lyle L. Case and they have celebrated 54 years of marriage.  She worked at the Blue Ridge Mobile Home Park for over 30 years where she retired.  Her...

Jan 9, 2024

   Sheryl Irene Lee, 76, of Lamar, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, January 9, 2024, at Research Medical Center, in Kansas City, Missouri.

   Sheryl was born Saturday, October 25, 1947, in Saint Francis, Missouri, to Lillie Bell (Owens) and Charles Nelson Garner.  She is preceded in death by her husband, Sherman Lee.

   Sheryl’s wishes were for cremation.  No services...

Jan 9, 2024

 

B. Fae Myers

 

Fae Myers, 77, Kansas City, MO, passed away peacefully on January 9, 2024. Family will receive friends 2-3 p.m. Saturday, January 20 at Park Lawn Northland Chapel, with a memorial service to celebrate her life following at 3 p.m.

Her family would like to thank the staff at Linden Woods Village for their outstanding...

Jan 7, 2024

 

SOPHIE MARCH FAZEL

 

          Sophie March Fazel, 17, of the Kansas City Northland, passed away January 7, 2024.

          Sophie was born November 8, 2006, in Overland Park, KS, the eldest of four children of Andrew David and Ashley Erin (Crain) Fazel.  Sophie moved to the Liberty area with her family 10 years ago, where she attended Alexander Doniphan Elementary, South Valley...

Jan 7, 2024

John Lereoy McWhorter, 69, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away on Sunday, January 7, 2024 at Northcare Hospice in North Kansas City, Missouri. The family will have a Celebration of Life at a later date.

John was born on August 6, 1954 in Kansas City, Missouri to Francis and Alice (Kennison) McWhorter. He grew up in the Kansas City Northland...

Jan 7, 2024

Emma Jean Ashlock, 94, passed away January 7, 2024.  Funeral services will be 11AM, Thursday, January 11 at Park Lawn Funeral Home, 8251 Hillcrest Rd., Kansas City, Missouri; burial in Memorial Park Cemetery.

Emma is survived by her three children: Karen Leonard, David Caswell and his wife Sandra, and Pamela Duncan and her husband Joel; five grandchildren; twelve great grandchildren;...

Jan 7, 2024

Jean Ann Neth ~ Dec. 22, 1934 - January 7, 2024

Jean Ann was born in Kearney, MO to Carl and Pauline Grubbs.  Jean Ann attended Kearney Schools as well as the University of Missouri. Jean Ann and Howard were married in April 1954.

Jean Ann was a talented musician who shared her talents with her community and church.  For...

Jan 6, 2024

James Dean Young, 84, passed away January 6, 2024.  James was born June 11, 1939 in Fristoe, Missouri to Murray Andrew Young and Archie (Moore) Young.  He is survived by his son James Young, Jr. and his wife Josetta; son Mark Young and his wife Dawn; daughter Ronda Popejoy; grandchildren Chris Worden, Samantha Young, Shannon Young,  Megan Wiest, Stephanie Fisher,...

Jan 5, 2024

Alexander W. King“Chris King” Alexander W. King was born August 15, 1943 to the union of Willis A. and Rose L. (Johnson) King Sr. Chris was born in Charleston, Missouri a special Birthday gift for his Mom on her Birthday. He was the third child of seven children born to this union.

Chris was educated in the Kansas City MO school...