Obituaries

Jul 21, 2021

Penelope M. "Penny" Maggas, 88, passed away July 21, 2021.  Penelope was born in St. Joseph, Missouri to Theodore and Katherine Maggas in 1933 where she attended schools and graduated from St. Joseph Jr. College.  She was employed by St. Joseph Power and Light Company until retirement.  She and her parents moved to Kansas City in the early 1980's where...

Jul 21, 2021

Barbara Jean (Peacher) Laughman, 85, of Kearney, MO, passed away July 21, 2021, at her home.

Visitation will begin at 10:00 am, followed by a service celebrating Barbara's life at 11:00 am, on Tuesday, July 27, at Park Lawn Northland Chapel, I-35 at State Route 291, Liberty, MO. Burial in Glenridge Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the Ararat Shrine Hospital...

Jul 20, 2021

Martha M. Hake, age 76, died peacefully at home on Tuesday, July 20, 2021, with loving family present. She was born July 2, 1945, in Kansas City, Missouri, the daughter of Leonard and Elsie (Penka) Cheney.

Martha attended E.F. Swinney School, Westport High School and Metropolitan Community College. Martha married Paul D. Hake, Jr. on August 30, 1964 at Epworth...

Jul 19, 2021

Norma Mahrea Jacobs went peacefully to be with her Savior on July 19, 2021 exactly one month past her 95th birthday.

Norma spent the last three years of her life being cared for and thoroughly spoiled in the home of her daughter, Cassie Drummond and Cassie’s husband, Jim, of Raytown, Missouri.

Norma’s children and grandchildren would tell you that what...

Jul 19, 2021

Norma J. Lee, 95, passed away July 19, 2021.  Visitation will be 1-2PM, Thursday, July 22 at Park Lawn Funeral Home, 8251 Hillcrest Rd., Kansas City, Missouri; 2PM graveside service at Green Lawn Cemetery.

Service Information: Visitation will be 1-2PM, Thursday, July 22 at Park Lawn Funeral Home, 8251 Hillcrest Rd., Kansas City, Missouri; 2PM graveside service at Green Lawn...

Jul 18, 2021

Jul 18, 2021

Rose Alice Chandler was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, great great grandmother, and friend. A lifetime resident of the greater Kansas City area, she graduated from Northeast High School in 1943 and married Joseph W. Chandler on August 4, 1946. She dedicated her life to her family and the community through Scouting, schools, organizations, and the church. She...

Jul 17, 2021

Roger Lee O'Roark, 73, passed away July 17, 2021, at his home in Liberty, with his wife Cheryl at his side.

Graveside services will be held at 11:00 am Friday, July 23, at Glenridge Cemetery, B Hwy. at Shepherd Road, Liberty, MO. In lieu of flowers memorials are suggested to Tunnels to Towers (https.//t2t.org).

Roger was born November 21, 1947,...

Jul 17, 2021

Jul 17, 2021

Lester Dwight Hash, Retired Major of the Kansas City Police Department, 83, of Smithville, MO passed away on July 17, 2021.

Service will be held at the Park Lawn Northland Chapel, I-35 and 291 Hwy (southwest corner) in Liberty, MO on Thursday, July 22. Visitation will be held from noon until 2 pm, with the funeral following at 2 pm....

Jul 16, 2021

Dean was born January 12th, 1956 in Kansas City, MO to Patricia (Young) Barrett and Glenn Dean Barrett. The third of five children, Dean was graced with two sisters, Anne & Sherry and two brothers, Bruce and Ben.

Dean was a world traveler early in life as the family followed his father’s career living in Australia, England, Algeria and Switzerland....

Jul 15, 2021

Barbara L. Luckan, 82, passed away July 15, 2021.  Visitation will be 12-1PM, with services to follow at 1PM, Tuesday, July 20 at Park Lawn Funeral Home, 8251 Hillcrest Rd., Kansas City, Missouri; burial in Green Lawn Cemetery.

Service Information: Visitation will be 12-1PM, with services to follow at 1PM, Tuesday, July 20 at Park Lawn Funeral Home, 8251 Hillcrest...

Jul 15, 2021

Curtis Clyde McFarland, 51, passed away July 15, 2021.  Curtis was born January 11, 1970 in Kansas City, MO to Helen and Bobby McFarland. He is survived by his son Alex; daughters Sami Jo and Mary; sisters Bobbi Moore, Connie Hill and husband Paul, Connie Haight and husband Chet, and Tammy Carnes. Curtis also leaves behind his beloved grandchildren, cousins, nieces...

Jul 15, 2021

Lillie Lindsey was the epitome of a Proverbs 31 woman; strong, virtuous, selfless, loving, and full of wisdom. Lillie lived and walked with a great level of dignity, class, and grace. Whatever she put her hands to do for Jesus was always done with a touch of humility and excellence. Lillie was a devout Christian not only in words but...

Jul 14, 2021

On Wednesday, July 14th, 2021, Rich Solar passed away at the age of 74.

Rich was born on August 17, 1946 to Everett and Bernice Solar. He was married and had a daughter, Michelle and later married Leona Boeger on March 22, 1979 and together they had a son, Josh. Rich & Leona lived in Southern California until Josh was...

Jul 12, 2021

Betty Hardee, 89, passed away on July 12, 2021 at her home surrounded by her family. Betty was born on January 27, 1932 to Lew and Lola Coleman of Hopkins, MO. Betty was preceded in death by her loving husband Ron, her 5 brothers and 3 sisters. Betty is survived by her son Terry Hardee; her son Gary Hardee and...

Jul 10, 2021

Cynthia "Cyndee" Sue Bishop, 62, of Kearney, MO, passed away July 10, 2021, at North Kansas City Hospital.

Cyndee was born August 28, 1958, in McAlester, Oklahoma, the fifth of six children of Louis and Delores (Del Ceillo) Rasch. She was united in marriage to Barry Wayne Bishop on March 15, 1981 in Stillwater, Oklahoma. They moved from Independence, KS...

Jul 10, 2021

David Brian Williams, 49, passed away July 10, 2021. David was born September 3, 1971 in Kansas City, Missouri to Harold Williams, Sr. and Darlene (Williamson) Williams. He graduated from Raytown High School. David was a big fan of the Kansas City Chiefs, the Kansas City Royals and loved to go fishing. Survivors include his parents, Harold and Darlene Williams;...

Jul 9, 2021

Linda Lou (Venable) Gonzales, 77, of Liberty, MO, passed away July 9, 2021, at NorthCare Hospice House with family at her side.

Linda was born October 28, 1943, in Pittsburg, KS, the third of five children of Edwin and Grace (Leatherman) Venable. She grew up in Liberal, MO and graduated from Liberal High School. Linda was a member of the...

Jul 9, 2021

Danny C. Wittman, 76, passed away July 9, 2021.  Memorial services will be 1PM, Thursday, July 15 at Park Lawn Funeral Home, 8251 Hillcrest Rd., Kansas City, Missouri; burial in Memorial Park Cemetery.

Service Information: Memorial services will be 1PM, Thursday, July 15 at Park Lawn Funeral Home, 8251 Hillcrest Rd., Kansas City, Missouri; burial in Memorial Park Cemetery.