Obituaries

Oct 24, 2025

Marjorie Jeanette Prince

September 14, 1942-October 24, 2025

Marjorie Jeanette Prince was born September 14, 1942 in Parkville, Missouri to Harold Stanton and Arlene Carver. She departed her life peacefully on October 24, 2025 in Liberty, Missouri. In her professional life, she attended a business school and later worked in Management Systems at Bank of America.

She married Carl Spencer in 1964 in...

Nov 16, 2025

David Lee Baldwin, 76, of Warsaw, Missouri, passed away on Sunday, November 16, 2025. He was born in July 30, 1949.

A complete obituary will be posted soon.

A gathering of friends and family will be from 1-2 PM, Saturday, December 6, 2025, at Park Lawn Funeral Home in Kansas City. Everyone is encouraged to celebrate David’s life by sharing memories and...

Nov 16, 2025

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Nov 15, 2025

Beverly Ann Giesenhagen

June 27, 1936 – November 15, 2025

Beverly Ann Giesenhagen (Green), 89, of Liberty Missouri was born in Elkhorn, Iowa, and grew up in Grand Island NE, went home to be with the Lord on November 15, 2025.

Beverly's life was marked by devotion to family and faithful service to Jesus Christ. In her early years, she dedicated herself to...

Nov 15, 2025

Marjory Eloise (Cox) Smith was born March 2, 1938, at St. Mary’s hospital in Kansas City, Missouri. She is the daughter of Lloyd L. and Mabel J. (Leonard) Cox. Wife of Charley Mason Smith for 46 years. They were married on September 21, 1956. They knew each other all their lives, they met at church when they were children.



She attended...

Nov 13, 2025

M. Ann (Pearson) Gilleland – age 89 of Kansas City, MO (formerly of Gower, MO) passed away peacefully, November 13th at American House of Burlington Creek surrounded by family. Ann was born on July 5, 1936, the daughter of Lynn & Martha (Mallen) Pearson in Gower, MO. Ann was a graduate of Gower High School in 1954, she was united...

Nov 11, 2025

Alicia Lynn (Lee) Gordon went home to be with her dad on November 11, 2025. She was surrounded by her family at St. Luke’s Northland Hospital. Alicia was a beautiful soul that God gave us for a short while here on Earth, but we will see her again when we all complete the circle in Heaven. Until then, we will...

Nov 10, 2025

Joyce D. “Jodie” or “Joy” Lang, 85, of Oak Grove, Missouri passed away on Monday, November 10, 2025. She was born November 2, 1940, in Clinton County, Missouri to the late Howard and Gertie (Eskridge) Taylor.

Joyce had many activities and jobs over the years, she worked for the Kansas City Police Department, and the IRS as a tax examiner. She...

Nov 10, 2025

Erna Phillips, 100, of Raytown, Missouri passed away on November 10, 2025. Erna, the daughter of John J. and Lydia (Weller) Eiseman was born June 4, 1925, on the family homestead 4 ½ miles south of Eureka, South Dakota.

She attended county school and worked on the family farm. Erna was baptized on September 13, 1925, and confirmed at Zion Lutheran...

Nov 10, 2025

Karen Stalcup, age 82, of Independence, Missouri, passed away Monday, November 10, 2025.

Visitation will be held at 1PM, Monday, November 17, 2025, at Park Lawn Funeral Home. Services will begin at 2pm, followed by a committal service in Memorial Park Cemetery in the Garden of the Crosses Mausoleum.

Karen was born July 23, 1943, in Lebanon, Missouri to Bert and Ruby...

Nov 9, 2025

Harold “Hal” Gene Whitworth

Harold “Hal” Gene Whitworth, 88, passed away peacefully at his home in Liberty, Missouri, on November 9, 2025. During the last week of his life, Hal was surrounded each day by his entire family, who sang hymns, read Scripture, and prayed with him. His beloved wife held his hand in his final moments on this earth.

Born in...

Nov 8, 2025

Rebecca Lee Mercer (Peterson), 78 years old, of Kansas City, MO passed away November 8, 2025. Born January 20, 1947, to Arthur and Ernestine Peterson. 

Rebecca is survived by her son Kelly Mercer; her daughter April (Mercer) Bowers and her husband John; five grandchildren: Madison Stockdall , Jake, Eli, Mia and Logan Bowers; and her great grandchildren Olivia Jade Stockdall and...

Nov 7, 2025

The Girl Born into a Love Story

Before Barbara ever drew breath, her life had already been shaped by a romance that seemed stitched together by fate. Here she lived in the soft edges of two entwined family histories–stories carried by immigrants, by dreamers, by those who found their way through hardship. In a quiet Kansas City neighborhood, a teenage girl...

Nov 6, 2025

Jerald H. “Jerry” Lathrop, age 99 of Raymore, MO, passed away peacefully on November 6, 2025.

Jerry was born October 19, 1926, in Carrollton, MO, to Urban and Opal Lathrop. He married the love of his life, Betty Maelzer, on October 17, 1948.

His greatest joy was being with family, especially wanting to entertain the children.

He was a meatcutter by trade, retiring...

Nov 4, 2025

In Loving Memory of

Mallory Aven Kobolt

February 19, 2011 - November 4, 2025

Our beloved Mallory, age 14, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday November 4. Though her time with us was far too short, she filled every day with laughter, strength, curiosity, and love that will continue to ripple through the lives she touched.

Mallory had an amazing smile, signature curly hair, and...

Nov 3, 2025

Victoria Lee Uhlmann, age 63, wife of Douglas J. Fryer of Liberty, MO, passed peacefully on November 3, 2025, at NorthCare Hospice House in North Kansas City.

Vicki was born June 18, 1962, in Avon, Illinois, the daughter of Richard and Doris (Sensabaugh) Uhlmann. She graduated from Liberty High School in 1980 and later attended William Jewell College, studying Criminal Psychology,...

Nov 3, 2025

Lois “Marilyn” (Miller) O’Grady, age 89, entered into the presence of her Lord and Savior on November 3, 2025.

Marilyn was born on February 29, 1936 in Albany, Missouri. A woman of deep faith, compassion, and steady strength, she lived her life with a servant’s heart. A registered nurse, she often sought positions that allowed her to return home in time...

Nov 2, 2025

Mrs. Dorothy L. Prentice, a devoted mother and grandmother, passed away on November 2, 2025, at the age of 87. She was born on September 22, 1938, and her presence will be greatly missed by all those who knew her.

Dorothy had a deep-rooted love for various passions that enriched her life. She found joy in the art of cooking, most...

Nov 1, 2025

Charlotte Marie Kallal

July 30, 1952 - November 1, 2025

It is with deep love and sorrow that we announce the passing of Charlotte Marie (Nolte) Kallal, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother. While we grieve her loss deeply, we are also filled with such gratitude for the life she lived full of warmth, kindness, and love.

Born in Normal, IL to Robert and...