Jesi K. Bediako
May 23, 2025
Celebration of Life for Jesi Kwajo Emmanuel Bediako
He was born in Merriam, Kansas, on June 12, 2000. He accepted Jesus as his Lord and Savior at an early age. He embraced life with an unquenchable passion until the time came for him to surrender it.
On May 18th, 2025, he put a video game on pause and went to ride his...
Georgia Delores Holter
Jun 14, 2025
Georgia D. Holter, age 93, passed away June 14, 2025.
Visitation will be held at Park Lawn Chapel, 8251 Hillcrest Rd. Kansas City, MO, 64138, on Thursday, June 26, 2025, from 6:00pm - 8:00pm.
Funeral services will be Friday, June 27, 2025, at 10:00am, at Park Lawn, with Rev. Wesley Wingfield officiating.
An extended obituary will be posted in the near future.
Jacqueline Louise Loontjer
Jun 12, 2025
Jacqueline Louise Loontjer, 77, passed away on June 12th, 2025. Visitation will be from 6:00-8:00PM on Wednesday, June 18th at Calvary Lutheran Church, 7500 Oak St, KCMO, 64114. Funeral service will be on Thursday, June 19th at 1:00PM, also at Calvary, with burial afterward at the Memorial Park Cemetery at Park Lawn.
Jackie was born in 1947 in Dodge City, KS...
Harvey West
Jun 12, 2025
Harvey Lee West, 98, passed away peacefully at his home in Kansas City, MO on June 12, 2025 with his daughters at his side.
Harvey was born January 13, 1927 in Upland, California to Sylvester West and Ruby Amason.
After the death of his father, he was moved to Williamsburg, Kentucky to live with family. He worked at Williamsburg Clothing Co. until...
Carlos Arturo Pezantes
Jun 12, 2025
John 14:27
"Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you... Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid."
Carlos Arturo “Ernesto Rolando” Pezantes, 56, died peacefully on June 12, 2025 with his family by his side. Ernesto was born on August 21, 1969, in Lima, Peru to Carmen Judith Nunez and Victor Manuel Pezantes.
Ernesto grew up...
Phyllis J. Johnson
Jun 11, 2025
Phyllis Jean (Reinhardt) Johnson, 84, of Olathe, KS, passed peacefully on June 11, 2025, surrounded by her family at Olathe Health Hospice House.
Phyllis was born June 8, 1941, in Saint Louis, MO, one of three children of Henry and Ruth (Jones) Reinhardt. She graduated from Jefferson City High School in 1959 and later attended Central Missouri State University in Warrensburg....
Etta L. Ridgeway
Jun 7, 2025
Etta Ridgeway, 87, died peacefully surrounded by her family on June 7, 2025 .
Etta was born on August 9th 1938 in Sedalia, MO to Clarence and Lena Reed. She graduated from Smith Cotton High School in 1955. Etta married her high school sweetheart Lyman Ridgeway in 1956.
In 1962, they adopted their first child, Stephan and in 1968 they adopted their...
Shirley JoAnn Banks
Jun 5, 2025
Shirley Joann Banks (Conway), age 87 died peacefully on June 5th, 2025. Shirley was born on July 3, 1937.
Shirley moved to Missouri early in life and graduated from UMKC with a Bachelor of Science in Education and began a teaching career. Shirley married Norman Kenneth Banks, who she called “Ted,” August 20th, 1964 and from this union a daughter, Christy...
Thomas "Tom" A Viles
Jun 5, 2025
Thomas "Tom" A Viles, age 77, passed away Thursday, June 5, 2025, in Holden, Missouri.
Tom was born February 1, 1948 in Kansas City, Missouri, to Gerald A Viles and Georgia Ann Perkins Viles. He was a U.S. Army veteran of Vietnam. Tom worked for 25 years for Sears, Roebuck & Co, Toys R Us, and retired from Polytainers Inc. In...
Linda Lieurance
Jun 3, 2025
Linda Howard Lieurance
August 6, 1931 – June 3, 2025
Linda Howard Lieurance, 93, of Kansas City, MO passed away on June 3, 2025. Born in Coffeyville, KS on August 6, 1931 to Joe and Mildred (Forth) Howard. Linda grew up with a deep love of music, education, and faith. She lost her father during WWII in Iwo Jima and was raised...
Paul Michael Zamzow
Jun 2, 2025
Paul Michael Zamzow, 76, of Kansas City, MO, passed away on June 2nd, 2025, of Lewy Body Dementia, caused by his exposure to Agent Orange during his military tour in Vietnam.
Born on August 16, 1948, in Bremerton, Washington, Paul led a life marked by service and dedication. He earned two Bachelor of Science degrees—one in Biology and another in Law...
Martha Bartlett
Jun 2, 2025
Martha Jane Bartlett, 81, of Kansas City, Missouri passed away peacefully in her home on June 2, 2025. She was born on June 12, 1943 to Louis Wamsher Sr. and Mary (Ogle) Wamsher.
Martha graduated from Paseo High School in 1961. She spent her career working for Montgomery Ward and GE Capital in customer service and human resources, where she made...
Helen J. Liston McCreary
May 31, 2025
Helen Liston McCreary, 92, passed away surrounded by family on May 31, 2025, at Brookdale Overland Park, in Overland Park, Kansas.
Born on November 2, 1932, in Joplin, Missouri, Helen was the daughter of Kenneth Harold Latta and Erma Nadine Mabry Latta. She was preceded in death by her parents, stepfather Clyde Pieffer, husband Dan R. Liston, son Del Liston, brother...
Shirley Mae Robbins
May 31, 2025
Shirley Mae Robbins, age 73, passed away May 31, 2025. Service arrangements are pending.
Stephanie Lynn Kjenaas
May 30, 2025
Stephanie Lynn Kjenaas, 35, of Lees Summit, MO passed away on May 30, 2025 due to complications of Congenital Heart Disease. She is now dancing in eternity with our Lord Jesus Christ.
Stephanie was born in Sacramento, CA on April 10, 1990, she always considered herself a “California Girl”.
Stephanie is survived by her parents, David and Mary Kjenaas, her siblings and...
Sandra Tustison
May 29, 2025
Sandra Tustison, age 72, passed away May 29, 2025. Service arrangements are currently pending.
Donald Lee Davis
May 28, 2025
Donald Lee Davis: Born September 20, 1940, to William Sherman Davis and Janet Imogene Cosgrove Davis. He died May 28, 2025, surrounded by his sister, Linda and brother-in-law Kent as well as his friend Betty Beard. He was preceded in death by his sister Nancy D. McClelland.
He is survived by his sons Donald Lee Davis Jr. (Gina) son Tristan Davis,...
Lois L. "Bunny" Coker
May 28, 2025
Lois (Bunny) L. Falke-Coker was born on April 5, 1942, in Warsaw, Missouri, to Herman Henry Falke and Marie Arrasmith She passed away peacefully on May 28th 2025, at Overland Park Regional Medical Center, surrounded by family.
Bunny lived a life full of love, kindness, and generosity. She was known for her warm heart, unwavering strength, and the joy she brought...
Gail Anne Elliott
May 28, 2025
Gail Anne Elliott, a devoted mother, adoring grandmother, and beloved friend, was welcomed into the arms of the Lord on May 28th, 2025, in Liberty, Missouri, at the age of 71. She was born on August 25th, 1953, in Kansas City, Missouri, to Harry and Wilma Mosby. Gail was the youngest of three siblings and filled her childhood with joy,...
Brandy Jo O'Brien
May 26, 2025
Brandy Jo O’Brien, 48, of Riverside, Missouri passed away on May 26, 2025. Born on September 23, 1976, in North Kansas City, Missouri, Brandy brought warmth and energy to all who knew her.
A proud graduate of Park Hill High School in the Class of 1994, Brandy went to attend Arizona State University. Her love for learning and vibrant spirit carried...
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