Obituaries

Aug 9, 2025

Imogene Pansy Goss, 94, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away peacefully at home with her family on August 9, 2025. Imogene was born in McAlester, Oklahoma, on January 18, 1931, to Dallas Franklin Lee and Clara Maude (Jones) Lee.

Imogene maintained her grace, kindness, compassion, and deep love for her family and friends until the end. She always expressed deep gratitude...

Aug 7, 2025

Kathleen May Shanks, age 88, of Gladstone, passed away August 7, 2025.

Kathleen was born June 17, 1937, in Kansas City, Kansas, to Joseph and Dorothy Shelby. She was a devoted mother who worked as a line worker at Daisy for more than 20 years before the company closed and later at Walmart in Gladstone for 12 years. Kathleen and her...

Aug 6, 2025

When Michael Allen McNally passed away on August 6, 2025, the music faded, the bass line dropped and the world got a hell of a lot less fun. Larger than life, it wasn’t just his six-foot-five frame that filled a room, it was his presence, his energy and the way he made everyone feel part of the show.

Born October 25,...

Aug 4, 2025

Kathleen Louise Howell, 69, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away August 4, 2025. She was born June 26, 1956, a daughter of the late Howard and Katie Howell. 

Kathleen was preceded in death by her parents and maternal grandparents, Jim and Melissa Aldridge and paternal grandfather, Howard Howell Sr. (who nicknamed her LuLu). She is survived by her daughter Kristina Escott...

Aug 2, 2025

Aug 1, 2025

Carol Jean (DeHart) Robey, age 88, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away on August 1, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.

Carol was born on June 12, 1937, in Weatherby, Missouri. Carol was the daughter of Leslie Eugene DeHart and Vera Lucille (Washam) DeHart, sister to Vera Louise (DeHart) Lindsay. After grade school Carol and her family moved to Liberty MO...

Jul 31, 2025

Clarence Tracy Jr., 73, of Liberty, Missouri, passed away peacefully at his home on July 31, 2025 surrounded by his loving family.

He was born on July 19, 1952, in Liberty, Missouri, and was a graduate of Richmond High School, Class of 1970. Clarence married his High School Sweetheart and love of his life Marsha Hendrix June 25, 1971.

He was drafted...

Jul 29, 2025

Janice Lee Sloan, 100, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Tuesday, July 29th, 2025. Graveside services will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 6, at Park Lawn Funeral Home, 8251 Hillcrest Rd., Kansas City, MO, 64138.



One of five children, Janice was born on July 13, 1925, in Des Moines, Iowa, to Gustavus Vasa and Hattie Mae Johnson....

Jul 29, 2025

In Loving Memory of John H Rodabaugh 1940– 2025 It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of John H Rodabaugh, age 85, on July 29, 2025. John passed away peacefully, surrounded by family and loved ones, leaving behind a legacy of dedication, strength, and an unwavering love for music. 

Born on 4/11/1940 in Bronaugh, Missouri....

Jul 28, 2025

Geraldine R. Bomar passed away peacefully on July 28, 2025, at the age of 100. Geraldine, Geri to those who knew her, was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and lived in the Kansas City area most of her adult life. She was preceded in death by her parents, her brother and her sister. She is survived by her children: Patricia Sprague...

Jul 27, 2025

Louise Katherine Watson, 86, Kansas City Northland and formerly of LaSalle, IL and Malden, MO. Passed away peacefully July 27, 2025 with her loved ones at her side.

Louise was born July 23, 1939 in St. Mary’s Hospital, LaSalle, Illinois. The daughter of Russell R. and Mabel A. (Rutkowski) Stiffel. Louise grew up in LaSalle and attended the Oglesby – Washington...

Jul 24, 2025

Merle D. Masters, age 96, of Holt, Missouri, passed away peacefully on July 24, 2025.

Visitation will begin at 10:00 AM, followed by a service celebrating Merle’s life at 11:00 AM, on Thursday, July 31, at Northern Hills Baptist Church, Highway 33 at 180th Street, Holt, MO 64048. Merle will then be taken in procession for a burial at Glenridge Cemetery,...

Jul 21, 2025

Gregory A. Goul was born on July 27, 1958, in Topeka, Kansas to William W. and Patsy J. Goul. He is preceded in death by both parents and two brothers: Jeffery Goul and Dale Goul.

Gregory lived in the Kansas City aera most of his life. He worked for the Dazey Products Company. They were an American home appliance manufacturer, specializing...

Jul 20, 2025

Etta Wyvonne Wilson Pipes Marshall, fondly known to her friends and family as “Huny,” passed into her Heavenly home on July 20, 2025.

Etta was born January 3, 1944, on a farm near New Boston (Macon County), Missouri, the youngest of four children of Orley Adron Wilson and Jewell Lucinda (Tallman) Wilson. She is preceded in death by her parents, brother...

Jul 20, 2025

Linda Kay Wilson, 82, of Independence, Missouri, passed away peacefully on Sunday morning, July 20th, after a courageous battle with liver disease. Her spirit, resilience, and unwavering love for her family will forever be cherished by those who knew her.

Born in Kansas City, Missouri, to the loving parents Orval and Betty Wilson. She graduated from Southeast High School and went...

Jul 20, 2025

Agnes “Adell" Stanley 96 passed away July 20th, 2025 in Independence, Missouri. Adell was born July 12th 1929 in a log cabin in Grassy Butte, North Dakota to Willie and Elizabeth (Jessen) Adams. She grew up in North Dakota and Montana during the depression.

Adell graduated from high school in Chariton, Iowa. Then on to Valley City State Normal School, North...

Jul 18, 2025

Karen Horton passed away on July 18, 2025. She was born March 4, 1947, in Kansas City, Missouri, the second of four children to Truman and Tillie (Burns) Bixby. She grew up alongside her siblings Lillian, Tommy and Trudy.

She is preceded in death by her husband Larry Horton; siblings Lillian, Tommy, Trudy; niece Tina; and nephew Chris.

Karen leaves behind family...

Jul 17, 2025

Shirley Ann Ramey, 81, of Olathe, Kansas, passed away peacefully on July 17, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family.



Born on July 29, 1943, to Shirley William Shinpaugh and Virginia Ann Shinpaugh, Shirley lived a life filled with love, learning, and devotion to family. She dedicated over 30 years as an educator with the Hickman Mills School District, touching...

Jul 16, 2025

Donald A. “Don” Roller, age 89, passed away on July 16, 2025, in Kansas City, Missouri. He was born at home on February 3, 1936, in Salem, Ohio, to Theron and Mildred Roller. He grew up in a small township with his four siblings, where he learned early how to work hard and keep his word. He graduated from North...

Jul 16, 2025

Archie Edward Gibson, 84, died July 16, 2025, at St. Luke's Hospice House. Cremation with private inurnment.

Celebration of Life will be Saturday, August 2, 2025 at 11 AM at Muehlbach Funeral Home 6800 Troost, Kansas City, Missouri 64131.