Obituaries

Dec 27, 2025

Dolores “Ellagene” Wilkerson

November 8, 1944-December 27, 2025

Dolores “Ellagene” Wilkerson was born on November 8, 1944, to Raymond and Bonnie Sanders.

Ellagene was a devoted mother and homemaker for many years, dedicating her life to caring for her family. She later retired from the Platte County Courthouse, after which she took on her most treasured role—being a full-time grandmother to her seven...

Dec 26, 2025

JoAnne M. Frei Shute, 95, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away peacefully at Research Medical Center on December 26, 2025.

JoAnne graduated from Southwest High School. She attended Stephen’s College in Columbia, MO, where she earned a degree in Fine Arts. JoAnne loved to paint and in her early years, she was a concert pianist. JoAnne went on to earn her...

Dec 26, 2025

Norma Dell Smith, age 91, was born in 1934 in Norman, Oklahoma. She peacefully passed away on December 26th,2025, leaving behind a legacy of love, service, humor, and compassion. She was the beloved middle daughter of the late Rev. A. Milton Smith and Opal Smith.

During her childhood and early years, Norma relocated many times as her father served as a...

Dec 25, 2025

Glennis Lee Heidebrecht

September 27, 1935 – December 25, 2025

Glennis L Heidebrecht, 90, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away in Hospice care on December 25, 2025. Born on September 27, 1935, in Hutchinson, Kansas, Glen lived a full, happy life. He married his high school sweetheart, Colleen Heidebrecht in 1955, and remained married until her death in March 2025.

Glen was an...

Dec 24, 2025

William (Bill) John Stawarz passed away peacefully on December 24, 2025, at St. Luke’s Hospice House in Kansas City, Missouri, at the age of 82. He was born on February 2, 1943, in Kansas City, Missouri, to Casimer and Jeanne Stawarz.

Bill was honorably discharged from the United States Navy in March 1963. During his service, he had the honor of...

Dec 24, 2025

Rodney Arlen Nave May 24,1953 to December 24, 2025

Rod was a family man. Married Jenny Squier in 1973, having 2 sons David and Scott. Remarried Tina Stevens August 20,1996 with children Eric, Jermiah, Robbie, Benjamin, Cynthia. Tina was the love of his life and grieved her to his last day.

Rod was in law enforcement, bondsman and security. Rod and Tina...

Dec 24, 2025

Lois Allene Loveall Alger Zeller, age 88, of Raymore, MO, passed away December 24, 2025. Lois was born on September 28, 1937, in Greenfield, MO, to Warren T. Loveall and Julia Cooper Loveall. She was raised on an Ozark farm in Dade County until moving into town at age 16. She graduated from Jewell Elementary School, and to Greenfield High...

Dec 23, 2025

Roger Lee Wilson, 83, passed away peacefully on December 23, 2025. Roger was born on July 5, 1942, in Mobile, Alabama, to Leonard and Lavinia Wilson. He graduated from Kidder High School in 1960 and joined the U.S. Army later that year. Roger served as an Army Paratrooper with the 101st Airborne Division until an accident resulted in the loss...

Dec 22, 2025

Marjorie Betty West, 92, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 22, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She will be missed immensely.

Betty was born on November 11, 1933, in Arkansas City, Kansas, to Louis and Bessie Ward. She spent her first few years in Oklahoma on the Chickasaw National Reservation. When she was a young child,...

Dec 21, 2025

One of eight children Daniel "Danny" was born on January 25th, 1940, in Palmyra Nebraska. Danny and Carol were married 67 years. He met his wife Carol when they were 15 and 16 years old and married in Harrisonville Missouri on August 2nd, 1958.

Born into their marriage were four children Susan, Danny jr, Pam and Marla.

Danny worked concrete most of...

Dec 21, 2025

Kenneth E. Bost, a venerable architect and cherished member of the community, passed away on December 21, 2025, at the age of 86. Born on December 30, 1938, Kenneth dedicated his life to both his professional pursuits and his steadfast devotion to his faith and community.

Retiring as an architect, he became a Principal in the esteemed architectural firm, Warner-Nease-Bost, where...

Dec 21, 2025

Rick C. Anderson passed away on December the 21st of 2025. He was loved and loved many. He will be missed greatly. 

Dec 20, 2025

On December 20, 2025, Halina Hendzlik passed away peacefully after a brief illness at the age of 78. Funeral services will be held on Friday, December 26 at 1:00 PM at Park Lawn Funeral Home in Kansas City, Missouri.

Dec 20, 2025

Barbara Rose Greeley, 93, of Raytown, Missouri passed away on Saturday, December 20, 2025. She was born in Kansas City, Missouri on January 14, 1932, to the late Howard and Harriet Hazelbaker.

Those left to cherish Barbara's memory are her daughters, Diana, Graves-Six (Jeff), Brenda Broll (Rick), Becky Urich and Gloria Fees (Michael) along with her 6 grandchildren and her 7...

Dec 20, 2025

Eva Mae Vento Williams passed away December 20, 2025. Services will be Tuesday, December 30, 2025, with visitation starting at 9:30am followed by funeral services beginning at 10:30am. Burial will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery. 

Eva Mae Middleton was raised on a Dairy Farm in Joplin, Missouri along with her 4 sisters and 2 brothers. She shared many happy and memorable...

Dec 19, 2025

Dec 19, 2025

Paul Allan Stuber, 96, passed away on December 19, 2025, at Northland Rehabilitation Center in Kansas City, Missouri. Born on July 4, 1929, on the Stuber family farm in St. Joseph, Missouri, Paul truly lived a life rooted in hard work, music, service, family, and friendship.

Paul was the youngest son of Alfred and Minnie Stuber and grew up alongside three...

Dec 17, 2025

Marti Burns passed away December 17, 2025, at Saint Luke's East Hospital inLee’s Summit, MO. She was 87. She was born April 27th, 1938 in Moline, IL andgrew up in Rock Island, IL. She was baptized, confirmed and married at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Rock Island, IL.

Marti met her husband Wesley Roy Burns Jr. at Valparaiso University in Indiana.They were...

Dec 17, 2025

Dec 17, 2025

Richard Leroy Reuscher, 87, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away on Wednesday, December 17, 2025. He was born February 12, 1938, in Kansas City, Missouri to the late Raymond H.W. Reuscher and Juanita M. McGuire.

Richard retired from General Motors after nearly 23 years of service. He then went on to retire from Guys Potato Chips for an additional 10 years....