Alan Ross
Feb 20, 2026
Alan Eugene Ross, 67 years old died peacefully on February 20th 2026.
Alan was born on March 22nd, 1958, in Kansas City MO to Eugene and Beatrice Ross.
Alan married his high school sweetie Tinna Wagester in 1978. After moving to his childhood neighborhood Alan began working for Hanrahans as a back end screen runner.
During that time Alan and Tinna had 2...
Galen Michael Collum
Mar 4, 2026
Galen Michael Collum, 45 of Excelsior Springs Missouri started his eternal journey with the Lord on March 4, 2026, with his mother by his side.
Michael was born October 12, 1980, the middle of three children to John and Donna Collum. Michael graduated from Excelsior Springs High School. After graduating he went on to work in the sales field with a...
Calvin W. Nelson
Mar 3, 2026
Calvin W. Nelson, 97, passed away peacefully Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at Estoria at Norterre, Liberty, MO.
Visitation will be held from 5:00-7:00pm Friday, March 20, 2026 at Park Lawn Northland Chapel. 1640 North 291 hwy, Liberty, MO 64068. Funeral Services will be held at 10:00am, Saturday, March 21, 2026 at Liberty Community of Christ Church, 1220 Liberty Dr, Liberty, MO...
Janice L. Hirsch
Mar 1, 2026
Janice L Hirsch, age 87 , passed away March 1, 2026 surrounded by family at her home in St Joseph, Mo.
She was born in Lawrence , Ks on May 12, 1938.She raised her family and lived in Independence until moving to St Joseph in 2017.
She retired from Hallmark Cards but her greatest joy was being a homemaker and spending time...
Robert Ronnie McMurry
Feb 28, 2026
Robert R "Bob" McMurry, of Lee’s Summit, passed away Saturday evening, February 28th at St Luke's East Hospital at the age of 87. He was surrounded by love, with his adoring daughter Molly (Lang) and son-in-law Mark by his side.
Bob was born on August 31, 1938 in Hudson Falls, NY to Ernest Boisselle, Jr, and Helen (McMurry) Boisselle. Tragic circumstances...
Patrick G Runions
Feb 28, 2026
Patrick G. Runions, 79, passed away on February 28, 2026, in Grandview, Missouri. He was born October 21, 1946, in Kansas City, Missouri. He was an Army Veteran having served in Vietnam and was an over the road truck driver for 40 years.
Pat was preceded in death by his wife Linda Runions, his mother Geraldine Runions, his father Joseph Runions,...
Norman Luckan
Feb 26, 2026
Norman Luckan, 89, passed away on February 26, 2026. He was raised in Butler, Missouri, where he graduated from high school before serving in the United States Navy.
After his service, he worked as a machinist specializing in tool and die work until his retirement. He was highly mechanical and skilled with his hands, able to build or repair nearly anything....
Truman Henry Ballard
Feb 26, 2026
Truman Henry Ballard was born on August 28th, 1945, to Edward and Christine Ballard in Kansas City Missouri. He grew up in KC where he met the love of his life, Charmaine, had a family and settled down. He was an army reserve officer as a carpenter from 1967-1971 when he was honorably discharged having been trained as a marksman....
Clair Jeannette Glaser
Feb 25, 2026
Clair Jeannette Glaser
Clair Jeannette Glaser was Born to Clarence and Geneva Gansen on August 22, 1943 on what was most likely a hot summer day at the Elma Hastings hospital in Elma, Ia. Raised on the family farm, she was the youngest of seven surviving children. 3 brothers: Gerald (Marg Marjorie), Nicholas (Dolly Regina) & Joseph (Eleanore), and 3 sisters:...
Tommy C. Duren
Feb 25, 2026
Tommy C. Duren 72, of Belton, Missouri passed from this lie at home on Wednesday, February 25, 2026. He was born July 8, 1953, in Kansas City, Missouri to the late Forrest Allen and Rhea (Meeks) Duren. He was a member of The Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter-Day Saints.
He is survived by his wife Tami Duren, sister Mary Stradford,...
John F. Herbison, Jr.
Feb 24, 2026
On February 24, 2026, John Franklin Herbison Jr. passed peacefully and went to reunite with his beloved wife, Sharon, and family members who preceded him in death.John was born on April 2, 1949, to John Franklin Herbison Sr. and Doris V. (Aldridge) Herbison. He attended Wyandotte County High School, where he graduated in 1967.
As a young man, he worked in...
Kerry Arden Gingerich "Cook"
Feb 24, 2026
Kerry Arden Gingerich “Cook”, 66, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, under Hospice care and surrounded by family.
Kerry was born on August 31, 1959, in Iowa City, Iowa. He is survived by his wife Cathy, children, Allan Anislag (Sarah), Kevin Gingerich, Jennifer Gingerich, stepdaughters, Rachel Callihan, and Rebecca Rohn. Grandchildren, Brooklyn Stewart, Shire, Thoren and...
Joan Elizabeth Manchester
Feb 22, 2026
Joan Elizabeth Manchester, aged 95, of Belton, Missouri, passed away peacefully at home on February 22, 2026. She was born on October 19, 1930, in Antlers, Oklahoma, to the late John August and Cora Sycreness (Allen) Williams.
Throughout her life, Joan exemplified a spirit of joy and creativity. She worked as a layout designer for Inter Collegiate Press, but her true...
James "Jim" Edward Evans
Feb 21, 2026
James (Jim) Edward Evans, age 82, peacefully passed away on 21 February 2026 surrounded by his wife and his three adult children at the Missouri Veterans Home Dover Point Memory Care Unit, Cameron, Missouri, following a very long battle with Alzheimer disease and cancer. The Veteran Home honored Jim’s remains with a Military Honor Walk while playing taps with his...
Aida Rosa Izturez De George
Feb 20, 2026
En Memoria de
Aida Rosa I George
6 de Diciembre de 1937 – 20 de Febrero de 2026.
Descanza en paz
Con profundo amor despedimos a mi amada Madre,esposa,abuela,bisabuela,amiga,hermana,tia,suegra,Aida I George.
Una mujer llena de calidez,le encantaba maquillarse y arreglarse,siempre olia rico! Con sus perfumes,disfrutar de una taza de café todas las tardes y tomar cerveza en momentos de reuniones familiares y los hacia especiales.
Fue...
George Louis Morton
Feb 19, 2026
George Louis Morton, 91, of Kansas City, Missouri passed away on Thursday, February 19, 2026. He was born September 4, 1934, in Kansas City, Kansas to the late Joseph and Mazie (Crane) Morton.
George and his wife Alice were married for 58 years. George was a member of Local 264, for more than 69, years.
A complete life story will be posted...
Jerry L. Haley
Feb 18, 2026
Jerry Lee Haley was born on September 28, 1956, in Arkabutla, Mississippi. He peacefully departed this life on February 18, 2026, in Kansas City, Missouri.
Jerry was a funny, outgoing man who was truly the life of the party. Wherever he went, laughter followed. People naturally gravitated toward him — it often seemed like he knew everyone, and if he didn’t,...
Joe Duffey
Feb 16, 2026
Joe Harold Duffey, 80, of Liberty, Missouri passed away peacefully February 16, 2026.
He was born on December 12, 1945 in Kansas City, Missouri to Ruby and Harold Duffey. The youngest of his family, he was raised in both Sweet Springs and Liberty. He spent his childhood attending a one-room schoolhouse, running around on farmland surrounded by a large, loving family....
Marvine E. Wolford
Feb 15, 2026
Marvine E. Wolford, 80, of Independence, Missouri passed away on Sunday February 15, 2026, at Centerpoint Medical Center. She was born August 23, 1945, in Marshall, Missouri.
Marvine was preceded in death by her parents Fredrick W. and Edna V. Boedeker, grandson Caleb W. Hines and beloved husband James W. Wolford.
Those left to cherish her memory include her two daughters Jean...
Donald H. Fletcher
Feb 15, 2026
Donald H. Fletcher died on February 15, 2026 peacefully at home, completing a life filled with love of family and friends, an accomplished career and service to his community.
Don was born March 2, 1945, the only child of Harvey and Mae Fletcher. He grew up and attended school in Anita, Iowa, where his parents owned and operated the Gambles Hardware...
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