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Sherie Lillie Earl

Sherie Lillie Earl

Mar 20, 2025

Sherie Earl (Miller), 75, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her family on March 20, 2025. Sherie was born on August 6, 1949, in Independence, MO to James and Daisy Miller.

After high school graduation, Sherie became one of the youngest TWA flight attendants at the age of 19, stationed in Chicago, IL. Her father, James Miller worked for...

Ruth Murie

Ruth Murie

Mar 16, 2025

Ruth Murie, 88, of Kansas City Missouri, passed away peacefully on March 16, 2025, in the Memory Care Unit of Addington Place of Shoal Creek in Liberty, Missouri.

Ruth was born on February 9, 1937, in Kansas City, Missouri to Claude and Leta Bird.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Claude and Leta Bird, brothers, Charles Bird and Robert Bird...

Clifford Alan Dow

Clifford Alan Dow

Mar 16, 2025

Clifford Alan Dow, 76, Blue Springs, MO passed away on Sunday, March 16, 2025.

Services will be 11:00 AM Friday, March 21, 2025 at Park Lawn Funeral Home, 8251 Hillcrest Rd., Kansas City, MO. Burial in Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends 5:00-7:00 PM Thursday, March 20 at the funeral home.

Cliff was born May 1, 1948 in Nashua, New...

Janet "Kay" Chrane

Janet "Kay" Chrane

Mar 15, 2025



Janet “Kay” Chrane, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend passed away surrounded by her loving family on March 15, 2025, in Liberty, Missouri. Born on November 5, 1937, in Richmond, Missouri, Kay was the youngest of five children raised by her parents, Norman and Eleanor Hurst.

Her love story with Frank began on the softball field, where he coached...

George Wagner Steincross

George Wagner Steincross

Mar 14, 2025

George Wagner "Dub" Steincross passed away on March 14, 2025 in Kansas City, MO after a long battle with Lewy body dementia. He was born in Harwood, MO on March 11, 1939. He graduated from Oklahoma Baptist University and Southern Seminary.

He was a devoted husband of 62 years to Joy, an amazing father to Kip (wife Susan) and Kevin (partner...

Essie C. Voss

Essie C. Voss

Mar 11, 2025

“Blessed are they that mourn, for the shall be comforted” Matthew 5:4

Essie C. Voss, (99), was born October 31, 1925, as an only child to the union of Dave Boxley and Beida Evans-Boxley in Grace, MS.

Essie grew up in Grace and attended grade and high school at the little Church House until she married Ollie Voss. They moved to Saginaw,...

Jamyi Thompson

Jamyi Thompson

Mar 10, 2025

Jamyi "Mimi" Michelle Thompson, daughter of Frank Cline and Kimberly Steffens, was born September 18, 1977 in Independence, Missouri. She attended William Chrisman High School and worked for the IRS for ten years as a data transcriber. She was fierce with a beautiful soul.

On July 4, 2010, she married her loving husband Terrance Lamont Thompson.

Jamyi passed away on Monday, March...

Jeffery Burke Inman

Jeffery Burke Inman

Mar 9, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Jeff Inman, beloved father, brother and uncle. He was preceded in death by his parents, and brother Joseph Leslie.

Jeff was born on October 8, 1967, in Kansas City, Missouri, to Arthur and Carol Inman. Jeff’s family settled in the Raytown, Missouri area where he attended and graduated from Raytown South High School....

Judy Ann Boydston

Judy Ann Boydston

Mar 9, 2025

Judy Ann Boydston, 81, Plattsburg, MO passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving daughters March 9, 2025 at Benton House of Staley Hills. Judy was born November 26, 1943, in Clarinda, IA to James Edward and Lorraine (Morrison) Dunn. Judy moved to Kansas City as a child and was a 1961 graduate of Ruskin High School.

Judy was a hard worker...

Dale Allen Young Sr.

Dale Allen Young Sr.

Mar 8, 2025

Dale Allen Young Sr.

Born June 25, 1954, Entered into rest March 8, 2025

Dale Allen Young Sr., aged 70 years, passed away peacefully. He was surrounded by his dearest loved ones and friends at his home in Kansas City, MO.

Services will be: Saturday, March 15, 2025 at 12 in the afternoon with visitation beginning at 11am.

Mr. Young was born in Jefferson...

Clarence Walter McKay

Clarence Walter McKay

Mar 7, 2025

Deacon Clarence (Bud) McKay Jr, 88 passed peacefully on March 7, 2025. Born on August 9th, 1936, in Topeka, KS to Clarence W. McKay Sr and Maxine Bowman-McKay. He graduated from Topeka High School in 1954 before proudly serving in the United States Navy where he was stationed on the USS Shangri-La until his honorable discharged in November 1961.

On October...

Herbert Raymond Newton

Herbert Raymond Newton

Mar 7, 2025

Herbert "Herb" Raymond Newton, 81, passed away on March 7, 2025, in Blue Springs, Missouri. Herb was born on October 22, 1943, in Kansas City, Missouri, to Herbert Ray Newton and Lillian (Shellberg) Newton-Falke. Throughout his life, he embraced adventure and service with unwavering dedication.

He is survived by his wife, Barbara (Berry) Newton; his brother, Robert Newton; his children, Jeanette...

Ryan Stribling

Ryan Stribling

2025

Ryan Stribling, age 50, passed away March 5, 2025.  

Services are pending. 

Colleen Heidebrecht

Colleen Heidebrecht

Mar 1, 2025

Colleen Heidebrecht, age 88, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away peacefully in hospice care on March 1, 2025. She was born on January 13, 1937, in Buffalo, Missouri and lived a full and meaningful life. Colleen dedicated many years to her career as a Benefit Claims Authorizer for the Social Security Administration in Kansas City before retiring.

She is survived by...

Priscilla Armstrong

Priscilla Armstrong

Mar 1, 2025



It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Priscilla Armstrong, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, and true renaissance woman, who left this world peacefully on March 1, 2025 at the age of 85.

Priscilla was a devoted wife to her husband, Jesse Dean Armstrong Jr., with whom she shared 55 years of love and partnership....

Billy Joe Shewmaker

Billy Joe Shewmaker

Feb 28, 2025

Billy Joe Shewmaker was born April 27, 1934, in Lee’s Summit, Missouri to Hubert and Molly Shewmaker. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Bertha, son Michael, daughter Sandra, great-granddaughter Belle Thach, brother Gene, and sisters Wilma, Betty Lou, Susie, and Darlene.

 Not long after his birth, the family relocated to Pleasant Hill, Missouri, where he attended school. In...

Joshua Drake

Joshua Drake

Feb 26, 2025

Joshua "Drake" Drake, 39, died peacefully on February 26, 2025. Josh was born on December 13th, 1985 in Gravette, Arkansas to Robert and Rae Lynne Drake. He graduated from McDonald County High School in 2004 and went on to attend Pitt State University in Pittsburg, Kansas. Josh met Katelyn in 2007 and together they had Lilly (16) in 2008. Josh...

Stanley Eugene Donnell

Stanley Eugene Donnell

Feb 23, 2025

Stanley Eugene Donnell, age 96, of Liberty, Missouri, passed away on February 23, 2025. He was born on September 3, 1928, in Taft, California, to Roy Everett and Nellie Faith Smart Donnell. Lovingly described as gruff, a man with a hard exterior but was a teddy bear.

Stanley grew up in Windsor, Missouri, the youngest of five. He lost his father...

Ann C. Martin

Ann C. Martin

Feb 23, 2025

Ann C. Witzl Martin, 72, peacefully passed away in the arms of her children on Sunday, February 23, 2025, in Liberty, MO. 

Ann was born on January 10, 1953, in St. Louis, MO, to her loving parents, Dorothy and Harry Witzl. She was the middle of three children, growing up with a built-in best friend in her sister, Joan. Ann graduated...

Kenneth Wayne Emery

Kenneth Wayne Emery

Feb 23, 2025

Kenneth Wayne Emery, age 72, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away January 23, 2025.

Private family services.

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