Obituaries

May 7, 2022

Celebrating the life of a beloved mother and daughter

Lois Ann (Barrett) Stogsdill

Lois was born January 22, 1949 at Independence Sanitarium Hospital in Independence, Missouri. She was born to Robert Barrett and Dollie A. Barrett, sister to Robert (Bob) Barrett who she preceded in death.

Lois spent her childhood training and showing horses. She was a graduate of Independence...

May 6, 2022

Betty Lorene (Rodgers) Johnston, 83, of The Gardens at Barry Road in the Kansas City Northland, passed away May 6, 2022.

Betty was born February 10, 1939, in Eufaula, OK, the sixth of seven children of Olen Homer and Nannie (Harmon) Rodgers. Her siblings were Willie Rodgers, Lillie Mae Neal, Pearl Marie Beaty, Cecil Edward "Bud" Rodgers, Homer Lee Rodgers...

May 5, 2022

Tina Renee Beals, 58, of Kansas City, MO, passed away May 5, 2022, at her home.

Tina was born November 2, 1963, in North Kansas City, MO. She grew up in the Gracemor and Ravenwood neighborhoods of Kansas City North, and graduated from Winnetonka High School in 1982. Tina earned an Associate's degree in Criminal Justice from Maple Woods Community...

May 4, 2022

Mary Margaret “Mimi” Lynch, 73, of Lee’s Summit, MO, passed away May 4, 2022, surrounded by her loved ones.

Mary was born in Kansas City, MO to Gilbert and Margaret (Flynn) Freeouf on December 1, 1948. She attended St. Francis Xavier Elementary and Bishop Hogan High School. She married John “Terry” Lynch of Kansas City, on May 19, 1972.

Preceded...

May 4, 2022

Wanda C. Moore, 77, of Oak Grove, Missouri, passed away at her home surrounded by her family at 10:42 AM on Wednesday, May 4, 2022. Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 PM on Saturday, May 7, 2022 at Blue Springs Assembly of God Church, 2501 E. Duncan Rd. Blue Springs, Missouri. Visitation will be from 12:30 - 2:00 PM at...

May 2, 2022

Leland Rex Wilson was born July 26, 1942, in Hartville, Wright County, MO, to William and Edna Wilson. Rex passed away at 7:20 AM, May 2, 2022, in Kansas City, MO.

He is survived by his wife of almost 60 years, Fran Wilson, of Belton, MO; a son and his wife, Michael and Jennifer Wilson of Elkins, AR; a daughter...

Apr 29, 2022

Dale Eugene Cooper, 86, passed away peacefully surrounded by family at his home in Clinton, Missouri on April 29, 2022, at 5:45pm. His Celebration of Life will be held at the First Baptist Church of Clinton, 1531 North Vansant Rd., Clinton, Missouri 64735, Saturday, May 14th.  Visitation will be at 10:00am and service at 11:00am followed by graveside service at...

Apr 28, 2022

Eunice Marie Yeager, 98, passed away April 28, 2022.  Eunice born July 27, 1923 in Walters, Oklahoma.  She worked in nursing as a private duty nurse for 35 years.  In 1947, Eunice married John H. Yeager and they were together for 52 years.  She enjoyed singing, traveling, cooking, and spending as much time with her family as she could.  Eunice was the...

Apr 28, 2022

Dr. Elaine Demetroulis, 52, passed away on Thursday, April 28, 2022 in Kansas City after a short, but courageous battle with Cancer. Elaine was born on February 12, 1970 in Sioux City, Iowa. She was the daughter of Constantinos “Gus” and Vasiliki “Koula” (Diavastis) Demetroulis.

As a young girl, Elaine was active and excelled in many different sports. When she...

Apr 27, 2022

Carolyn G. Folz, 74, passed away April 27, 2022.  Visitation will be 12PM, with services to follow at 1PM, Friday, April 29 at Park Lawn Funeral Home, 8251 Hillcrest Rd., Kansas City, Missouri; burial in Memorial Park Cemetery.

Service Information: Visitation will be 12PM, with services to follow at 1PM, Friday, April 29 at Park Lawn Funeral Home, 8251 Hillcrest...

Apr 25, 2022

Lawrence E. Brasher, 90, passed away April 25, 2022.  Visitation will be 12PM, with services to follow at 1PM, Saturday, April 30 at Park Lawn Funeral Home, 8251 Hillcrest Rd., Kansas City, Missouri; burial in Memorial Park Cemetery.

Service Information: Visitation will be 12PM, with services to follow at 1PM, Saturday, April 30 at Park Lawn Funeral Home, 8251 Hillcrest...

Apr 25, 2022

Karen L. Hanks, 59, passed away April 25, 2022.  Visitation will be 12PM, with services to follow at 1PM, Friday, May 6 at Park Lawn Funeral Home, 8251 Hillcrest Rd., Kansas City, Missouri; burial in Green Lawn Cemetery.

Service Information: Visitation will be 12PM, with services to follow at 1PM, Friday, May 6 at Park Lawn Funeral Home, 8251 Hillcrest...

Apr 25, 2022

Michael Scott Ingham, 61, of Kearney, MO, passed away peacefully in his sleep on April 25, 2022, at St. Luke's Hospice House.

Mike was born November 23, 1960, in Sacramento, CA, the eldest of three children of Robert William Ingham and Nancy Waunita (Poe) Ingham. His parents preceded him in death.

Mike was a 1984 graduate of the US Military...

Apr 24, 2022

Hubert (Hugh) Ellis Anders, 82, of Kansas City, MO, went to be with his Lord and Savior on April 24, 2022. Hugh was born on February 11, 1940, in Holden, MO. He graduated from Paseo High School in 1958 and, after starting his career at Black & Veatch, went on to become a master plumber for 47 years, including owning...

Apr 22, 2022

Helen Lucille Crosson (Hill), 86, formerly of Raymore MO, passed away April 22, 2022 at St. Joseph Place in Overland Park Kansas, surrounded by family.

Helen was born in 1936, in Kansas City, Missouri, at the old St. Joseph Hospital. She grew up in the Kansas City area. Her mother, Mildred Hill (McCoy), was from Mound City, Missouri. Her father,...

Apr 19, 2022

Tracy Lynn (Winslow) Schreier, 63, a longtime Excelsior Springs resident, passed away on April 19, 2022, with loved ones at her side.

Tracy was born February 28, 1959, in Kansas City, MO. She worked many years for the Job Corps in Excelsior Springs. Tracy was preceded in death by her parents, Basil Winslow and Phyllis Ramsey, and a brother Todd...

Apr 19, 2022

Apr 18, 2022

John Christian Heil, Jr., 79, of Liberty, MO, joined his Lord and Savior on April 18, 2022, at NorthCare Hospice House with family at his side.

John was born March 26, 1943, in Philadelphia, PA, the second of three children of John Christian and Ida Virginia (Cook) Heil. He graduated from high school in Bartlesville, OK, and received his Bachelor's...

Apr 18, 2022

Louis C. Ramsey, Jr., 87, passed away April 18, 2022.  A memorial service will be 1PM, Monday, May 2 at Park Lawn Funeral Home, 8251 Hillcrest Rd., Kansas City, Missouri.

Service Information: A memorial service will be 1PM, Monday, May 2 at Park Lawn Funeral Home, 8251 Hillcrest Rd., Kansas City, Missouri.

Apr 16, 2022

Betty Jean (Lyon) Blair, 90, of Liberty, MO, passed away April 16, 2022, at Ignite Medical Resort in Kansas City, MO with loved ones at her side.

Betty was born August 14, 1931, in Lexington, MO, one of two children of Robert Hunt Lyon, Sr. and Sadie Marie (Whitaker) Lyon. She moved to Liberty with her family at a young...