Obituaries

Denis Lessor

Denis Lessor

Sep 26, 2023

 

Denis Lee Lessor was born, April 21st, 1957 to Leo C Lessor and Joleene (Brockett) Lessor in Altus, Oklahoma. He graduated high school in 1975 from Auburn, NE. Denis continued his education and basketball career at Hastings College (Hastings, NE) where he earned his Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics and Economics in 1979 and is in the HC Athletic Hall of Fame. Denis...

Steven L. Brittain

Steven L. Brittain

Sep 24, 2023

Steve Brittain, 64, of Kansas City, MO, sadly left us on Sunday, September 24, 2023 following a brief illness. He is survived by his wife, Cindy Brittain (Burge), two sons, Skeeter Brittain (wife, Maria Brittain) and Pete Brittain (wife, Morgan Brittain), mother, Opal Brittain, sister, Nancy Shelton (husband, Perry Shelton), brother, Rick Brittain (wife, Cindy Brittain), sister-in-law, Teri Young (Burge),...

Geraldine Matney

Geraldine Matney

Sep 23, 2023

Geraldine Matney, formerly of Lexington, Misssouri, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 23, 2023 at Anew Health Care in Odessa, Missouri surrounded by family and her Anew Health Care and Specialized Hospice friends.

A graveside service will be held at 10am on Saturday, September 30, 2023 at Lexington Memory Gardens in Lexington, Missouri.

Geraldine was born to Joseph Matney and...

Mary Ann Martin

Mary Ann Martin

Sep 23, 2023

Mary Ann Martin, 95, of Raytown, MO, passed away on September 23, 2023. She was born on July 7, 1928, in Springfield, MO, to the late Yvon C. and Ruth Hildrith Massey. She moved with her family in 1939 to Warrensburg, MO where her father owned Oakhurst Dairy and Post Oak Farm.  She graduated from Warrensburg High School in 1946....

Robert E. "Bob" Marsh

Robert E. "Bob" Marsh

Sep 21, 2023

          Robert Edward Marsh, 83, of Hermitage, MO, passed away peacefully on September 21, 2023, at home with Bobbi, his wife of 64 years, at his side.

          Bob was born April 27, 1940, in Clay County, MO, the second of seven children of Harold E. and Marjorie G. (Pence) Marsh. He grew up in North Kansas City and attended...

Patricia J. Larsen "Janie"

Patricia J. Larsen "Janie"

Sep 21, 2023

Janie Larsen, 73, passed away peacefully September 21, 2023, at her home with family at her side. Janie was born June 4th, 1950 in Kansas City, Missouri to James and Maxie Irwin.  She graduated from Oak Park High School. Janie worked as a CNA/Med Tech at Independence Manor Nursing Home and Independence Regional Health Center. She enjoyed working outside, gardening,...

Ruby Estelle Lee

Ruby Estelle Lee

Sep 20, 2023

On September 20, 2023, Ruby Estelle Lee passed away peacefully in her sleep. She was 97 years old. Ruby was born on August 8, 1926 in Gar Creek Community, Franklin County, Arkansas to Taylor and Abbie Brown.  Ruby married Thomas Shoffner Lee, who was also from Arkansas, and they lived and raised their six children in Kansas City, Missouri.  Mr....

Beverly Jean Graham

Beverly Jean Graham

Sep 20, 2023

Beverly Jean Graham, 96, passed away September 20, 2023.  Beverly was born June 8, 1927 in Skidmore, Missouri to Claude and Letha Crockett.  She was one of eight siblings.  She married Russell I. Graham on February 6, 1949.  They farmed three years in Skidmore, Missouri until moving to Kansas City, Missouri.  Beverly worked for the USDA and retired after many...

Kally Ann Ballard

Kally Ann Ballard

Sep 17, 2023

 

KALLY ANN BALLARD

 

Kally Ballard, 68 years of age, passed away Sunday, September 17, 2023 at St. Luke’s North Hospital.

 

Kally was born March 6, 1955, in Kansas City, Missouri to Roy and Sarah Ballard. She was the youngest of seven daughters. Two sisters preceded her in death, Elizabeth Peterson and Gloria Kraft.

 

Kally enjoyed life...

Rebecca (Dietrich) Winands

Rebecca (Dietrich) Winands

Sep 17, 2023



          Rebecca Ann Dietrich-Winands, 42, of the Kansas City Northland, passed away unexpectedly on September 17, 2023, at her home.

          Rebecca was born September 24, 1980, in Ahmadi, Kuwait. She graduated from high school in Jakarta, Indonesia and received her bachelor’s degree from the University of Texas in Dallas. Rebecca served in the US Air Force during Operation...

Steven Craig Bye

Steven Craig Bye

Sep 17, 2023

    

          Steven Craig Bye, 53, of the Kansas City Northland, passed away September 17, 2023, at his home with family at his side.

          Steven was born July 3, 1970, in North Kansas City, MO, the son of Steve Bye and Diana (Bridge) Bye. His father preceded him in death.  He graduated from North Kansas City High School.  Steve...

Billy Don Chase

Billy Don Chase

Sep 17, 2023

Billy Don Chase, 89, of Lee’s Summit, Missouri, passed away on September 17, 2023, in Kansas City, Missouri.  He was born on August 13, 1934, to Noah Doniver Chase and Mary Bell Stewart in Goodman, Missouri.

Billy was a man of great strength and commitment.  He loved his family dearly and dedicated himself to their care and well-being.  Known for...

Kenneth Carl Nordvall

Kenneth Carl Nordvall

Sep 16, 2023

Kenneth Carl Nordvall, 96, of Warrensburg, Missouri, passed away on Saturday, September 16, 2023 at Western Missouri Medical Center in Warrensburg, Missouri. Funeral services are scheduled for 10:00 AM on Wednesday, September 20, 2023 at Park Lawn Funeral Home, 8251 Hillcrest Road, Kansas City, MO 64138. A visitation will be from 9:00 – 10:00 AM at the funeral home prior...

James E. Bell

James E. Bell

Sep 15, 2023

James E. Bell, 79, passed away September 15, 2023.  James was preceded in death by his wife Pauline Bell and his granddaughter Debbie Corley.  Survivors include his granddaughter Debbie’s children and their families; granddaughter Sheryl Curry and her husband Henry and their family; granddaughter Melody Younger and her family; granddaughter Sandra Wright and her husband Mark Chabot and their family;...

David Ray Rader

David Ray Rader

Sep 12, 2023

 

           David Ray Rader, 67, of Independence, MO, passed away September 12, 2023, at North Kansas City Hospital with family at his side.

          David was born August 4, 1956, in Jamesport, MO, the son of Raymond E. and Lillie M. (Selby) Rader.  He grew up in Jamesport and Hamilton and graduated from high school in Hamilton. He later...

Roger Alan Bethel

Roger Alan Bethel

Sep 11, 2023

 

          On September 11, 2023, Roger Alan Bethel of Liberty, MO, sadly passed away with family by his side. He died at Liberty Hospital following a lengthy illness. Roger will forever be a beloved husband, father, son, and brother.

          Born in Alton, Illinois, on November 2, 1964, to his parents Robert Warren Bethel and Mildred Lenora (Boyd) Bethel,...

Jose Luis Cruz

Jose Luis Cruz

Sep 10, 2023

 

Jose Luis Cruz, 64, peacefully left this earth on September 10th at his home.

 

Jose was born on September 2, 1959, in Hermosillo,Sonora, Mexico to Jose Cruz Gomez and Alicia Murrieta Cruz. 

 

In 1992, Jose Luis moved from Mexico to California where he met and married the love of his life Nadine Camacho of El Paso, Texas....

Mary Stollenwerk Andrews

Mary Stollenwerk Andrews

Sep 8, 2023

Mary Stollenwerk Andrews passed away Friday September 8th, 2023 in Kansas City, Missouri, at the age of 23. She leaves her 5 year old daughter Amelia Dupont, Mother Joanne Stollenwerk, sister Ashley Black and brothers Aaron Black, Philip Brown, Bill T Andrews, and Mark Andrews. She was preceded in death by her father William Andrews who passed away in 2007.

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Tyler Christopher Kinney

Tyler Christopher Kinney

Sep 8, 2023

   Tyler Christopher Kinney, 29, passed away unexpectedly on September 8, 2023, in Costa Rica. He was born in Shawnee, Kansas, on November 22, 1993, to loving parents Brian Christopher and Tammy Ann Kinney. He was born with a heart of gold and a big smile for everyone he met.

   Tyler was a true storyteller. Tyler spent most of...

Charles Lee Park

Charles Lee Park

Sep 8, 2023

Charles Lee Park, 79, passed away September 8, 2023.  Visitation will be 10-11AM, Thursday, September 14 at Park Lawn Funeral Home, 8251 Hillcrest Rd., Kansas City, Missouri.  A graveside service with military honors will follow at 11:30AM, Thursday at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Raytown, Missouri.