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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Charles D Bell Jr.
Aug 28, 2024
Charles D. Bell Jr., age 79, of Kansas City, MO, passed away August 28, 2024.
Funeral services will be 1PM, Saturday, September 14, 2024, at Park Lawn Chapel, 8251 Hillcrest Rd., Kansas City, MO 64138. Visitation will begin at 12Noon. Burial will follow in Green Lawn Cemetery.
Condolences may be submitted to the funeral home via fax 816.523.2317 , or by email...
Betty Nolen
Aug 26, 2024
Mrs. Betty J. Cheadle Nolen was born July 2, 1936, in Payne Cushing, Oklahoma to proud parents Elford and Mary Cheadle. She was preceded in death by both parents, brothers LeRoy, Donald, Ronald, Bill and Timothy, sisters Leoma, Erma Jean, Doretha, and Son-in-law Garry.
Betty attended school in Cushing. Booker T. Washington was the school attended by Betty, it taught Kindergarten...
Sarah Jane Vittetoe
Aug 20, 2024
Sarah Jane Vittetoe,46, Kansas City, MO passed away August 20, 2024 at Northcare Hospice House. A Celebration of Life will be held Sunday, August 25, 2024 from 2:00-4:00pm at McMurry United Methodist Church (25 N Eugene Field Rd, Kansas City, MO 64119). In lieu of flowers the family request that donations to Venmo account at: @rlwhitejr. Make checks payable to...
Robert Leon Hodges
Aug 20, 2024
Robert "Bob" Leon Hodges, 89, went to be with the Lord, August 20, 2024.
He was united in marriage to Wilma L. Sims where they enjoyed 69 wonderful years together. Bob and Wilma lived in Independence, MO, until Bob retired from Southwestern Bell. Then they moved to Gerster, MO, where they enjoyed square dancing, volunteering for the surrounding communities and attending...
Larry Eugene Taylor
2024
Larry Eugene Taylor, 81, of Independence, Missouri, passed away on August 19, 2024, from heart failure.
Larry was born on July 28, 1943 to Edson M. Taylor and Alta B. Taylor in Vallejo, California. After moving to the Kansas City area, he graduated from East High School in 1961. After high school, Larry took his painting apprenticeship from A.T. Switzer. In...
Karen R. Sparks
Aug 18, 2024
Karen R. Sparks, 77, passed away on August 18, 2024 after a long illness. She is now in God’s hands where she wants to be.
Karen was born June 30, 1947 in Vandalia, IL to Raymond and Maggie “Lee” Alexander. She was a graduate of North Kansas City High School. While in High School she met the love of her life...
Sandra Lee Johnson
2024
Sandra “Sandy” Lee Johnson, 73, passed way peacefully at home surround by her family.
Sandy was born November 10, 1950, in Denver Colorado to Lloyd and Phyllis “Wohlgemuth” Hightower. She was a 1968 graduate of Oak Park High School. She attended Central Missouri State University in Warrensburg, MO.
Sandy was preceded in death by her parents. Sandy is survived by her four...
Grant Christopher Sanders
Aug 18, 2024
Grant Christopher Sanders, age 44, of Belton, MO, passed away August 18th, 2024.
Memorial services are planned for 11AM, Friday, August 23, 2024, at South Haven Baptist Church. The family will receive friends beginning at 10AM.
Grant has been a member of Plumbers & Gas Fitters Local 8 since 1998.
His dedication and hard work have paid off, leading to positions as an...
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