Obituaries

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” Lang, 85, of Blue Springs, Missouri passed away on Monday, November 10, 2025. Shew was born November 2, 1940, in Clinton County, Missouri to the late Howard and Gertie (Eskridge) Taylor.

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

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 Reverend Barbara Jean Beam, passed away Friday, November 7, 2025. She was born February 6, 1941, in Kansas City, Missouri to the late Robert Michael Wedow and Jean Muehlbach Wedow.

Service dates and times are pending.

A complete life story will be posted soon. 

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...

Oct 30, 2025

Francis C. Schwartz Jr. (Frank), of Independence, Missouri, passed away on October 30, 2025, at the age of 87.

Frank’s love of adventure began early in life as he traveled the country with his father, visiting all 48 continental states. He later built a career as a union (Teamsters) furniture mover in Kansas City, where he was entrusted with moving well-known...

Oct 30, 2025

Father James G. Betzen C.PP.S.

Fr. Jim was born September 24, 1953 in Wichita, Kansas. He passed away peacefully on October 30,2025 in Liberty, Missouri. He grew up on the family farm until he left to attend high school at Precious Blood Seminary in Liberty, Missouri. From there he went on to attend Rockhurst College and Catholic Theological Union in Chicago....

Oct 29, 2025

Leta J. Kates was born in Weatherford, Texas, August 5, 1932, to Charles Edward McDonald and Mabel Arlene McDonald. She was preceded in death both parents, Husband Archie Kates, and son Robert Kates,. And all 10 of her siblings

She met and married the love of her life, Archie Kates. The couple decided to raise their family, a son and two...

Oct 28, 2025

Oct 28, 2025

Arthur Ray Kinder, 98, of the Kansas City Northland, passed peacefully on October 28, 2025, at NorthCare Hospice House with loved ones at his side.

Art was born June 29, 1927, in Iberia, Missouri, the son of Ralph and Mary (Knight) Kinder. He was the middle of five children, growing up on a large livestock and lumber farm without the luxuries...

Oct 28, 2025

Carol Lineberry January 4, 1951 – October 28, 2025

After a courageous yearlong battle with leiomyosarcoma, Carol Lineberry passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 28, at the age of 74, surrounded by family at the Kansas City Hospice House.

Born in Chillicothe, Missouri, Carol was the daughter of Richard “Ray” and Erma “Mildred” Guilford. She spent her formative years on the family...