Steve Spencer
Oct 11, 2025
In Loving Memory of Steve Spencer
Steve Spencer passed peacefully on October 11th, surrounded by his loving family. In true Steve fashion, he left this world the way he lived in it: surrounded by people he loved.
He leaves behind his beloved wife, Miriam, and eight incredible children: Stevie and Dusty Green, Shane and Quincy Spencer, Lance and Courtney Spencer, and Lakie...
Maralus Marie Banks-Hay
Oct 11, 2025
Maralus Marie Banks-Hay (Doyle), 93, died peacefully on October 11, 2025. Maralus was born on October 4, 1932, in Windell, Idaho.
She met and married James C. Banks, and together they had 3 girls, Jamie Marie, Sandra Ann, and Julie Etta. She was a loving, giving, selfless mother and friend to all who knew her. She was a school bus driver...
Loretta Mae Gagne
Oct 10, 2025
Loretta Mae Gagne (Williams) passed away on October 10, 2025, peacefully with her family by her side in Albertville, Alabama. She was 85 years old. Loretta was born in Kansas City, Missouri on October 17, 1939. She was the beloved daughter of John and Dorothy Williams.
Loretta was preceded in death by her son Louis Richard Gagne, Jr., her parents John...
Eddie Dean Colbert
Oct 10, 2025
Eddie Dean “Red Eddie” Colbert
1952 – 2025
The grooviest husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend — Eddie Dean Colbert brought laughter, light, and life to every room he entered. Known for his quick wit, infectious smile, and unforgettable dance moves, Eddie never failed to steal the show. On Friday, October 10, 2025, surrounded by his loving family at his home in...
Sharon Colleen Rife
Oct 10, 2025
Sharon Colleen Rife of Liberty, Missouri, beloved mother and aunt, passed away peacefully on October 10, 2025, at the age of 91.
She was born on November 4, 1933, in Junction City, Kansas, to Cecil and Pearl Law Mallon. Sharon was one of five children. She began working at the young age of 18, starting her professional life as a secretary...
David Lee Talbot
Oct 9, 2025
David Lee Talbot, 78, of Gladstone, Missouri, passed away peacefully on October 9, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. David was born on February 22, 1947, in Kansas City, Missouri, to Sarah Ledeen and David Talbot.
He proudly served his country in the United States Navy from 1966 to 1970. Following his military service, he began a long and dedicated career...
Beth C. Riley
Oct 8, 2025
Beth C. Riley, 86, of Independence, Missouri passed away on Wednesday October 8, 2025. She was born December 1, 1938, in Mankato, Kansas to the late Vernon and Wilma Garlock.
Beth made the world better each day as a beautician and hairdresser. She worked in various shops around Kansas City. She and her husband of 57 years, Lewis, created the shop...
Paula Faye Pittman
Oct 8, 2025
Paula Faye Pittman was born on February 26, 1957, to Geraldine and Bud Miller in Kansas City, Missouri. She is preceded in death by her mother, father, and her first husband, Mike Bradford.
Paula is survived by her husband, Larry Pittman of Raytown, Missouri; her children: Michelle Hoppe and spouse Ryan Hoppe of Raymore, Jenifer Goodale of Raytown, Larry Pittman Jr....
Linda D. Kipper
Oct 6, 2025
Linda Diane Kipper (Cummings), age 74, passed away on October 6th, 2025, at Centerpoint Medical Center. Linda was born August 23rd, 1951, in Kansas City, Missouri to Francis "Boots" and Edna F. Cummings (nee Hendrickson). She was their youngest child. They also had a son Edward Thomas "Tom".
Linda was a 1969 graduate of Turner High School in Kansas City, Kansas....
Joanne Fletcher
Oct 4, 2025
It is with profound sadness that we share the passing of our Beloved mother Joanne Fletcher 82. In her final moments she was surrounded by her loving family, before joining her husband of 49 years Fred Sr. Fletcher in heaven.
Joanne was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend to many. Her joy was her family; her smile and...
Kenneth Ronald Nicely
Oct 4, 2025
Kenneth Ronald Nicely, age 81, passed away October 4, 2025. Funeral services will be held at 1PM, Wednesday, October 8, 2025, at Park Lawn Funeral Home.
Ron's life was filled with love for family, his little dogs, music, writing poetry and gardening. Growing beautiful tea roses was a specialty.
Ron had a terrific voice beginning in high school when he auditioned and...
Oscar A Turner
Oct 3, 2025
Oscar A. Turner, the beloved son of Harold A. Turner and Judy Mae Boykin, was born on February 21, 1949, in Kansas City, Missouri. He completed his education at Central High School in Kansas City, Missouri earning his High School Diploma in 1969.
At a young age, he embraced Jesus as his Lord and Savior and became a member of St....
Kenneth "Ken" Sonnenmoser
Oct 3, 2025
Kenneth Eugene Sonnenmoser passed away October 2, 2025. He was born on October 10, 1962, in Atchison, KS to Virginia May and Otto Sonnenmoser.
He was raised on the family farm in Rushville, MO where he learned the quality of hard work. He learned the ability to ignore distractions from all the trains that passed in front of their house. Right...
Ruby Mae Shaver
Oct 3, 2025
RUBY MAE SHAVER
Ruby Mae Shaver, 91, passed away peacefully on October 3, 2025 in Liberty, MO. She was preceded in death by her husband of 67 years, Everett M. Shaver.
Ruby was born December 10, 1933, in King City, MO to Leslie and Thelma (Bonham) McCullough.
Ruby worked as a secretary for Consumers Cooperative Association (later Farmland Industries) in 1953 where she...
Linda Lee Wood
Sep 30, 2025
Linda L. Wood, 80, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of September 30, 2025. Born on March 20, 1945, in Kansas City, she lived a life grounded in faith, kindness, and service to others.
A class of '63 graduate of Northeast High School in Kansas City, Linda built a successful career in the insurance industry,...
Helen Mae Koberowski
Sep 30, 2025
Helen Mae (Tucker) Koberowski
May 12, 1943 – September 30, 2025
Helen Mae (Tucker) Koberowski, 82, of Independence, Missouri, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 30, 2025.
Helen was born on May 12, 1943, in Eldon, Missouri, to Clay and Emma (Thompson) Tucker. The youngest of ten children, she graduated from Tuscumbia High School in Tuscumbia, Missouri, where she was active in many...
Herbert Wayne Williams
Sep 30, 2025
Herbert Wayne Williams, 76, of Independence, Missouri passed away unexpectedly September 30, 2025, surrounded by family.
He was born April 18, 1949, to Edward and Lesia (Sheppard) Williams and attended Eldorado Springs High School.
Herbert was a devout Christian, loving the lord and his family most of all. His gentle and kind soul is shown through his wife, daughters, and grandchildren. He...
Wilma N. Strickland
Sep 28, 2025
Wilma Strickland was born March 9, 1937, to Bernard Craig and Clara Melburn in Pratt, Kansas. She was preceded in death by her parents, and son Rusty Edgar.
Wilma eventually moved to and settled in the Kansas Area, where she spent much of her life.
Professionally, she tended to always be involved in the grocery industry, working as a Meat Cutter and...
Irene Louise Dessert Sheridan
Sep 28, 2025
Irene Sheridan, age 85, passed away September 28, 2025. Services will be private.
Mary Quinn Rafferty (Coulter)
Sep 24, 2025
Mary Quinn Rafferty (Coulter) — aka, Maryquinn and MQ, age 80, of Liberty, Missouri, died on September 24, 2025, surrounded by loved ones.
Maryquinn was born to Joseph McKean Coulter and Alma (Dennis) in Clinton, Iowa, on October 23, 1944. She has a sister, Louneille (Parker), who is currently living near Annapolis, MD. The Coulter family was members of the First...
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