Steven James Riley

Steven James Riley, 53, of Liberty, passed away May 30, 2018 at NorthCare Hospice with family at his side. Rosary will begin at 5:30 pm, followed by visitation from 6-8 pm, on Monday, June 4, at Park Lawn Northland Chapel, I-35 at State Route 291, Liberty. On Tuesday, June 5, viewing will be from 9:30-10 am, followed by Mass of Christian burial at 10:00 am, at St. James Catholic Church, 309 S. Stewart Rd., Liberty. Burial will follow in Resurrection Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the American Cancer Society.

Steve was born October 11, 1964, in Independence, MO, the third of five children of James Howard and Mary Marlys (Harens) Riley. He graduated from Liberty High School and was a lifelong member of St. James Catholic Church. Steve was a heavy equipment mechanic for KCP&L for 19 years.

Survivors include his wife of 33 years, Christine (Harding) Riley; daughter, Jamie Riley; parents, Jim and Mary Riley; siblings, Jeff Riley (Tracy), Cindy Smith (Perry), Ron Riley and Pat Riley (Sharon); as well as many nieces, nephews, other family members and friends, including Cheyenne, Carmen, Rylie, Clara Mae and Baby Kash, who lovingly called him Papa Riley.

Mass of Christian burial: 10AM, Tuesday, June 5, 2018 at St. James Catholic Church

Church Visitation: 9:30-10AM, Tuesday, June 5, 2018 at St. James Catholic Church

Funeral Home Visitation: 6-8PM, Monday, June 4, 2018 at Park Lawn Northland Chapel with Rosary at 5:30PM

Burial in Resurrection Cemetery, Kansas City, Missouri