Obituaries

James Earl Linck

James Earl Linck

Jan 8, 2023

Jim passed peacefully at 83 years young on Jan 8, 2023, joining his beloved wife Carol who passed before him. Jim was a proud son to deceased parents Ruby and Ted, a loving husband to Carol and a role model to his three sons, daughter and six grandchildren. His sense of humor and caring nature were always showing. A zest...

Robert L. Johnson

Robert L. Johnson

Jan 7, 2023



Robert L. Johnson, 92, passed away January 7, 2023.  Visitation will be 1PM, with services to follow at 2PM, Wednesday, January 11 at Park Lawn Funeral Home, 8251 Hillcrest Rd., Kansas City, Missouri; burial in Memorial Park Cemetery.

Service Information: Visitation will be 1PM, with services to follow at 2PM, Wednesday, January 11 at Park Lawn Funeral Home, 8251...

Marlene B. Durnell

Marlene B. Durnell

Jan 7, 2023

Marlene B. Durnell, 84, passed away January 7, 2023.  Marlene is survived by her loving and devoted husband of 64 years, Charles Durnell, sons Jeffrey Durnell and Rodney Durnell, grandson Blake Durnell, granddaughter Jordan (Grant) Heavner, and great granddaughter Palmer Heavner. She is also survived by brother Dale (Vanita) Heil; and sister Donna Heil.

Visitation will be 9:30AM, with services...

Marilyn P. Findley

Marilyn P. Findley

Jan 7, 2023



Marilyn Pearl Sanders Findley, 91, of Gladstone, Missouri, passed away January 7, 2023, at NorthCare Hospice House.

Marilyn was born December 2, 1931, in Maryville, Missouri, one of five children of William L. and Clara Pearl (Archer) Findley. Following the sudden death of her mother when Marilyn was six years old, she went to live with cousins, Louise and...

Liew Leona Louise (O’Connor) Van

Liew Leona Louise (O’Connor) Van

Jan 6, 2023

Louise (O’Connor) Van Liew passed away January 6th, 2023 in Lees Summit, MO due to complications from Parkinson’s Disease. She was surrounded by family.

Louise was born on August 16th, 1942, in Parsons, KS to Leo O’Connor and Leona (Ruttgen) O’Connor where she grew up and graduated from St. Patrick’s High School. After graduating, she was intent on moving out...

Jeffrey Todd Morhaus

Jeffrey Todd Morhaus

Jan 6, 2023

Jeffrey Todd Morhaus passed on January 6, 2023, at his home.

Jeff was the beloved son of Opal and Paul Payne, born on October 17, 1963, in Washington, Mo. Jeff spent most of his younger life in Brookfield, Mo., where he played football, basketball and ran track. Many of his closest friends were his teammates and classmates from high school....

Harvey Watson Fisher

Harvey Watson Fisher

Jan 6, 2023

Harvey Watson Fisher, 94, of Peculiar, Missouri, passed away at his home on Friday, January 6, 2023. Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 PM on Friday, January 13, 2023 at Park Lawn Funeral Home, 8251 Hillcrest Road, Kansas City, Missouri 64138. A visitation will be from 1:00 - 2:00 PM with Masonic services beginning at 1:45 PM. Burial will follow...

Debbie Kathleen Brown

Debbie Kathleen Brown

Jan 6, 2023

Debbie Kathleen Brown, 57, of Overland Park, Kansas, passed away on Friday, January 6, 2023 at Menorah Medical Center in Overland Park. A memorial service is scheduled for 10:00 AM on Friday, January 13, 2023 at Park Lawn Funeral Home, 8251 Hillcrest Road, Kansas City, Missouri 64138. A visitation will be from 9:00 - 10:00 AM at the funeral home....

Sharon Yvonne (Turner) Matheny

Sharon Yvonne (Turner) Matheny

Jan 5, 2023

Sharon Yvonne Matheny, 68, of the Kansas City Northland, passed away January 5, 2023, at St. Luke’s Hospice House with loved ones at her side.

Sharon was born December 21, 1954, in Pleasant Valley, MO, the daughter of Junior Blackwell Turner and Barbara Gertrude Jeanne O’Nelson Turner.  She was united in marriage to Robert Wayne Matheny who preceded her in...

Diana L. Oyerly

Diana L. Oyerly

Jan 5, 2023

Diana Lynn Oyerly, 70, passed away January 5, 2023.  Visitation will be 6-8PM, Thursday, January 12 at Park Lawn Funeral Home, 8251 Hillcrest Rd., Kansas City, Missouri.  Mass of Christian burial will be 10AM, Friday, January 13 at Cathedral of Immaculate Conception, 416 W. 12th St., Kansas City, Missouri; burial in Green Lawn Cemetery.

Service Information: Visitation will be 6-8PM,...

Melba Ann Jordan

Melba Ann Jordan

Jan 4, 2023

Melba Ann (Morehead) Jordan, 72, of rural Rayville, MO, passed away unexpectedly on January 4, 2023, at her home. Melba was born March 7, 1950, in Pittsburg, KS, the third of four children of Marvin and Beryl (Barrett) Morehead. Melba was united in marriage to Michael Lawrence Jordan on September 5, 1970. Along with her parents and husband, Melba was...

Jeffrey P. Reichert

Jeffrey P. Reichert

Jan 4, 2023

Jeffrey Paul Reichert, 56, of Liberty, MO, passed away unexpectedly on January 4, 2023, at home.

Jeff was born October 9, 1966, in St. Louis, MO, the younger of two sons of George Vincent Reichert, Jr. and Carol Sue Mustain Reichert. His father preceded him in death in 2017.

Jeff moved with his family to Liberty in 1977 and he...

Matthew Harrison Beal

Matthew Harrison Beal

Jan 4, 2023

Matthew Harrison Beal, born James Leroy Mimms, 53, passed away January 4, 2023. Matthew was born and raised on the East Coast but built his life in the Midwest. He received his Law Degree from the University of Kansas. Matthew loved to travel, spending time with family, was a lover of dogs and was a very kind and caring person....

Sandra L. Taylor

Sandra L. Taylor

Jan 3, 2023

Sandra Lea (Vogeler) Taylor, 79, of Liberty, Missouri, passed away on Tuesday, January 3, 2023 at her daughter’s home surrounded by her family. Private burial in Green Lawn Cemetery in Kansa City, Missouri.

Sandra was born on March 6, 1943 in Kansas City, Missouri to Clarence and Ardath (Lockwood) Vogeler. She was united in marriage to Jack Taylor and together...

Michelle Norwood Smith

Michelle Norwood Smith

Jan 2, 2023

Michelle Rose Marianna Norwood Smith, 46, of Kansas City, MO, passed away unexpectedly on January 2, 2023.

Michelle was born May 27, 1976, in North Kansas City, MO, the middle of three children of George Fred Norwood and Joyce Ann Cowan Norwood. Her parents preceded her in death. Michelle was a 1995 graduate of Kearney High School. She was a...

Harold William “Jerry” Hagelin

Harold William “Jerry” Hagelin

Dec 30, 2022

Harold W. “Jerry” Hagelin died Friday, December 30, 2022, age 95. He was born August 2, 1927 in Blue Springs, Missouri, to Adolph and Mary Gladys (Wright) Hagelin. Following his graduation from East High School in Kansas City, Missouri, he entered the United States Navy. World War II ended while he was in training. Following service in San Diego, California,...

Doris Mae Mckee

Doris Mae Mckee

Dec 28, 2022

Doris Mae McKee, age 92, passed away peacefully on December 28, 2022, at Parkway Senior Living in Blue Springs, MO.

Memorial services will be 11:30 a.m., Saturday, January 14, 2023, at Park Lawn Funeral Home, 8251 Hillcrest Rd., Kansas City, MO 64138.

Doris was born September 11, 1930, in Knob Noster, MO, to Raymond and Anna (Fockler) Jackson.  Doris graduated...

Thomas Kenneth Crouch

Thomas Kenneth Crouch

Dec 28, 2022

Thomas Kenneth Crouch, 88, of Independence, Missouri, passed away on Wednesday, December 28, 2022 at Independence Manor in Independence, Missouri. A memorial service is scheduled for 10:00 AM on Saturday, January 14, 2023 at Park Lawn Funeral Home, 8251 Hillcrest Road, Kansas City, Missouri 64138. A visitation will be from 9:00 – 10:00 AM prior to the service at the...

Shelley Rose (Chambers) Granger

Shelley Rose (Chambers) Granger

Dec 27, 2022

Shelley Rose (Chambers) Granger, 67, of Archie, Missouri, passed away on Tuesday, December 27, 2022 at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, Missouri surrounded by her loving family. A visitation will be from 6:00 – 8:00 PM on Thursday, December 29, 2022 at Park Lawn Funeral Home, 8251 Hillcrest Road, Kansas City, Missouri 64138. The family will have a private...

Betty Jean (Messer) Walker

Betty Jean (Messer) Walker

Dec 27, 2022

Betty Jean (Messer) Walker, 85, of Lee’s Summit, Missouri, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, December 27, 2022 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Funeral services are scheduled for 10:00 AM on Saturday, December 31, 2022 at Park Lawn Funeral Home, 8251 Hillcrest Road, Kansas City, Missouri 64138. A visitation will be from 9:00 – 10:00 AM at the...