Obituaries

Jun 6, 2022

Robert Dale Cox, Jr., son, brother, father, grandfather, uncle, cousin, friend. and an avid motorcycle enthusiast, died unexpectedly on June 6, 2022 at his home in Kansas City, Missouri.

Robert was born October 25, 1963 to Robert Dale Cox, Sr. and Linda Kay (Brownfield) Cox.  He attended Blue Springs High School and Vatterott College and earned a degree in HVAC.  Robert “Bob”...

Jun 3, 2022

On Friday June 3th, 2022, Sharon I. Myers, Loving wife and Amazing mother of two passed away at the age of 68. Sharon was born November 30, 1953.

On August 08, 1971 she married the Love of her Life Gary D. Myers and they raised two children, Donnie and Brooke.

Sharon loved the outdoors, fishing, gardening, her friends, and her...

Jun 3, 2022

Esther Naomi Houk, age 87, passed away June 3, 2022, in Kansas City, Missouri. Naomi was born on January 21, 1935, in Goodrich, Kansas, to Maurice Grant Richardson and Velma Lucille Brownback Richardson.

As a child, she and her parents lived in both Kansas and Missouri, with one year spent in Winona, Minnesota, before settling in Raytown, MO. She was...

Jun 2, 2022

Jun 2, 2022

Hella Luise Lindsay, 95, passed away peacefully on June 2, 2022. She died at home in Lawson, MO with her husband Dennis at her side.

Hella was born April 11, 1927, in Sommerschenburg, Germany and came to the United States in 1947, later becoming a proud US citizen.

Hella leaves her husband, Dennis Lee Lindsay, of the home; children, Frank...

Jun 1, 2022

Melanie Ann Rogers, 63, passed away June 1, 2022. Melanie was born July 3, 1958 in Kansas City, Missouri to Oral and Audrey (Kidd) Rogers. She worked as a recovery room teacher and day care manager. Melanie loved children and had such a big heart.

Melanie was preceded in death by her mother Audrey Rogers. Survivors include her children: Linda...

Jun 1, 2022

Jennifer Ann (Chesmore) Lynn, 50, of Liberty, MO, passed peacefully at home on June 1, 2022, with family at her side.

Jennifer was born October 10, 1971, in Independence, Iowa, the youngest of four children of Curtis and Nancy. She grew up in Independence and graduated from high school there. She later received her Bachelor's degree in Social Work from...

Jun 1, 2022

Larry Stretz, born July 24, 1927, entered eternal rest on June 1, 2022, in his home surrounded by his loving daughter Stephanie, son Scott, and two granddaughters, Brandi and Shannon.

Larry was born in Boonville, MO to Lawrence A Stretz and Olita Stretz. He came from a large family that included two brothers, Kenny and Robert Stretz, and four sisters,...

May 31, 2022

Eva Blanche (Bollmeyer) Vassar, 95, of Kearney, MO, entered her heavenly home on May 31, 2022. She died at home with family at her side.

Eva was born June 15, 1926, in Concordia, MO, the eldest of four daughters of William Fred and E. Blanche (Sanders) Bollmeyer. She grew up in Aullville, MO and graduated from high school in Concordia....

May 31, 2022

Clitus Wesley Meeker, 81, of Galt, Missouri, passed away at 6:05 AM on Tuesday, May 31, 2022 at Wright Memorial Hospital in Trenton, Missouri. Memorial services are planned for 1:00 PM on Saturday, June 4, 2022 at the Galt Christian Church in Galt, Missouri. Inurnment will be in the Campgroud Cemetery in Osgood, Missouri. In lieu of flowers, memorials and...

May 31, 2022

Ann Elizabeth Sieving - Erickson, 80, passed away May 31, 2022.

Ann Elizabeth Sieving was born on March 31, 1942, in Ft. Wayne, Indiana, to Eldor Christian Sieving, and Martha Albertina (Wuerffel) Sieving. Eldor was the principal at St. Paul's Lutheran School. Ann was born on the Tuesday of Holy Week, so, rather than be at the hospital, her father...

May 30, 2022

Joseph Samuel Comesano “Sam” passed away peacefully on May 30, 2022. He was born December 11, 1957 in Tampa, Florida. He grew up in both Ottumwa, Iowa and Tampa, Florida, graduating from Middleton High School in Tampa in 1975. Sam was a longtime employee of the Railroad and in the most recent years worked at General Motors and then as...

May 29, 2022

Donna Lavonne Swafford, 66, of Kansas City, Kansas, passed away peacefully on May 29, 2022, at Providence Medical Center with loved ones at her side.

Donna was born February 16, 1956, at Chanute AFB, Rantoul, Illinois. She spent most of her early years growing up in Richmond, MO where she graduated from high school in 1974.

Donna was married to...

May 28, 2022

May 28, 2022

Mission Hills, Kansas - Lloyd Herbert Frank, 93, died May 28, 2022 at home, with family at his bedside. Christian faith guided him, and patriotism defined him.

Born November 1, 1928, in the swelling days between Herbert Hoover's nomination in Kansas City and his landslide election, Lloyd knew only a few months of the triumphal twenties. His childhood, while blessed...

May 26, 2022

Ronald L. Baucom, 82, passed away May 26, 2022.  Visitation will be 6-8PM, Wednesday, June 1 at Park Lawn Funeral Home, 8251 Hillcrest Rd., Kansas City, Missouri.  Funeral services will be 1PM, Thursday, June 2 at Park Lawn Funeral Home; burial in Green Lawn Cemetery.

Service Information: Visitation will be 6-8PM, Wednesday, June 1 at Park Lawn Funeral Home, 8251...

May 25, 2022

Howard Earl Killion, 85, a longtime Missouri City resident, passed away peacefully at home on May 25, 2022, with family at his side.

Howard was born May 29, 1936, in Richmond, MO, the third of four children of William Earl and Blanche (Thompson) Killion. He graduated from Excelsior Springs High School. Howard was united in marriage to Ann Elizabeth Dirck...

May 25, 2022

Hazel Fern (Dale) Johnston, the last of 10 children born to Sam and Emma (Phillips) Dale went to be with the Lord on May 25, 2022. She attended Prairie Home Grade school, Kearney High School and Draughon’s Business College. She retired in 1985 from A.M. Castle Metal. She was a member of Prairie Home Baptist Church, where she devoted her...

May 24, 2022

John Bacil Samer, 60, of Belton, MO passed away May 24th, 2022. Visitation will be 12PM, with services to follow at 1PM, Friday, June 3 at Park Lawn Funeral Home, 8251 Hillcrest Rd., Kansas City, Missouri; burial in Green Lawn Cemetery.

John Bacil Samer was born October 21st, 1961, North Kansas City. He was the youngest child of Mary L....

May 24, 2022

On Tuesday, May 24, 2022, Sandra Lee (Kirke) Shelton passed away.

Sandy was born in December 11, 1944 in Kansas City, Missouri to Stanley Kirke and Virginia (Kirke) Taylor. She was a 1962 graduate of Ruskin high school. She worked 25 years for Forrest T. Jones in Kansas City, Missouri.

Sandy was a master Scrabble player, could finish a crossword...