Dorothy L. Moreno
Jan 16, 2025
Dorothy Lorene Moreno, born to Arge and Norma (Heitman) Newsome on December 17, 1937, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on January 16, 2025. Dorothy was known for her spunky spirit, quick wit, and her love for the simple joys of life. She enjoyed spending time in her garden, reading, and watching birds while sipping coffee on her front...
Janet F. Purcell
Jan 15, 2025
Janet Frances Purcell departed this world for her Heavenly home on January 15, 2025 surrounded by her daughters and people that loved her.
Janet was born on March 1, 1945 to Charles and Frances (Rice) Gipson in Kansas City, MO. She spent her early years living on an acre of farm land where she enjoyed the animals, fishing and riding her...
Raeneal Janet Kalinka
Jan 14, 2025
Raeneal was born in Muncie, Kansas on May 24, 1932, and went to be with the Lord on January 14, 2025, at the age of 92. She died peacefully at Sunrise Living in Leawood, Kansas.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Edice Letellier, brother, Robert McCurrie and husband Jack Kalinka. She is survived by her daughter, Peggy Martin, and...
JoAnne L. Dye
Jan 14, 2025
JoAnne L. Dye, 88, of Independence, Missouri, passed away on Tuesday, January 14, 2025. She was born November 7, 1936, in St. Joseph, Missouri to the late Toad and Frances (Partch) Morgan.
She is survived by her daughters Linda (Jim) Schulz, Lisa (John) McMechan and Laura (Carl Maxwell) Spaulding; 5 grandchildren: JodyLee (Molly), Sarah (Zach), Melanie (Troy), Jade and Raven; and...
Elizabeth Jane Allen-Simmons
Jan 13, 2025
Elizabeth Jane (Curless) Allen-Simmons, 64, passed away on January 13, 2025. Elizabeth was born on March 8, 1960 in Kansas City, MO to Robert W. and Muriel J. Curless.
Elizabeth, a life-long resident of the Kansas City area, grew up in a large family with a loving mother and father, four brothers and four sisters. She graduated from Center High School...
Donnell Jackson
Jan 12, 2025
Mr. Donnell Shirrell Jackson was born on November 4, 1964, to Donald & Delores Jackson (Broughton) in Kansas City, MO. Donnell received his wings on January 12, 2025, at 60 years old. Donnell attended Ladd Elementary, Bingham Junior High & Southwest High School. At an early age Donnell discovered his talent in baseball positioned at 2nd base & short stop....
Vincent F. "Mike" Igoe, Jr.
Jan 12, 2025
Vincent F. Igoe, Jr., known to many as “Mike”, of Liberty, Missouri, and formerly of Leawood, Kansas, passed away on January 12, 2025 at the age of 79.
He leaves behind his wife Diane Moore Igoe; children Carol Igoe Amiri (Mohsen Amiri, M.D.), Christopher Igoe (Dana Igoe), and Louis Igoe (Catherine Dodge). He also leaves grandchildren Vincent Amiri, Mary Elizabeth Amiri,...
Charlotte Engler
Jan 12, 2025
CHARLOTTE (NICELY) ENGLER
Funeral Service will be at Calvary Lutheran Church, 7500 Oak St., Kansas City, MO. on Saturday, Jan. 18: Service at 2 pm, with visitation an hour earlier, Pastor Bryce Bereuter, officiating. If you wish to make a gift in her memory the family suggests it may be made to the Church.
Charlotte Engler was born the youngest child of...
Norma Lee Snyder
Jan 11, 2025
Norma Lee (Bartlett) Snyder, beloved mother, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend, passed away January 11, 2025. Born November 21, 1930, in Centerville, Missouri, to Richard Thurman Bartlett and Doris Lucille Ray, she grew up with her siblings Mary, Allen and Richard. They remained especially close throughout their lives.
She graduated from Gallatin High School in 1948 and married Maurice Youtsey. After...
Frank M. Boone
Jan 11, 2025
Frank M. Boone, a beloved father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away on January 11, 2025, in Raytown, Missouri. He was born on February 8, 1950, in North Little Rock, Arkansas, to Charles E. Boone and Annie Opal Glover. Frank's life was one defined by dedication, creativity, and an unwavering commitment to helping those around him.
For 36 years, Frank worked...
Judy D. Snyder
Jan 9, 2025
Judy “Jude” Snyder (AKA “Oma” to her grandkids!), 86, of Kansas City, MO passed away peacefully in her sleep on January 9, 2025, just 3 short weeks after the cruel diagnosis that stomach cancer had metastasized. On November 3, 1938 in KC, Judy was born to Ralph H. and Ila L. (Ashwill) Wagner at home, with her father assisting! It...
John Fields
Jan 9, 2025
John M. Fields, age 73, passed away peacefully on January 9, 2025, at Liberty Hospital in Liberty, MO. Born on January 25, 1951, in Lexington, MO, to Edward and Artis (Clevenger) Fields, John grew up in Richmond and graduated from Richmond High School in 1969.
In 1970, John married his high school sweetheart, Donna, and together they built a beautiful life...
Francis "Frank" Giles
Jan 8, 2025
Francis (Frank) Wayne Giles Passed away on January 08, 2025, after a long and fulfilling life at the age of 98.
Frank was born in St. Joseph, Missouri on July 25, 1926 to Bert and Matilda Giles. They moved to Westside Kansas City, Missouri when he was around 4 years of age. He attended the Kansas City Missouri school district and...
Caryn Thompson
Jan 7, 2025
Caryn Yvonne Thompson passed away on Tuesday January 7th, 2025 while surrounded by her loving family.
She was born June 20th, 1948 in Kansas City, MO. The only daughter of the late Ronald and Evelyn May. Her parents named her Caryn, which was the most fitting as she focused her entire life on “Caring” for others. No better word could sum...
Patricia Sue Kelley
Jan 7, 2025
Patricia "Pat" Sue Clevenger Kelley was born on February 1, 1944, in Braymer, Missouri, to Herbert Lester Clevenger and Lora Jane Hawkins Clevenger. She peacefully passed away on January 7, 2025, after a long illness, surrounded by loved ones in her home.
Pat grew up in Braymer and attended Braymer C-4 School, graduating in 1962. Following high school, she pursued further...
Robert L. Peters
Jan 6, 2025
Robert Lee Peters, “Pete”, 92, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away Monday, January 6, 2025 in hospital. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 1:00 p.m.; military funeral honors will also be held at the gravesite.
Robert was born March 12, 1932 in Louisville, Kentucky to Sherman and Zelma Peters. The family moved to southern Missouri in...
Lois Jean Kirk
Jan 6, 2025
Lois Jean Kirk, 100, of Blue Springs, Missouri passed away Monday, January 6, 2025 in her home, surrounded by love. Visitation will be held from 12:30 to 1:30 PM, Monday January 13th at Park Lawn Chapel, 8251 Hillcrest Rd., Kansas City, MO 64138 and service held at 1:30 PM. Burial in Memorial Park Cemetery.
Lois was born September 25, 1924 in...
Charles Koetting
Jan 3, 2025
Charles A. Koetting, 82, of Belton, Missouri passed away January 3, 2025. He was born in Jefferson City, Missouri to William and Hilda Koetting.
Charles enjoyed his time working for the school district as a custodian.
He is survived by his children, Linda Wrigley of Raytown, MO, Steven Koetting of Belton, MO, John Koetting of Liberty, MO, Susan Escobar (Julio) of Portland,...
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