Obituaries

Feb 8, 2025

SUNRISE         ~          SUNSET

March 18, 1972              February 8, 2025

Stephanie Elizabeth Trice, age 52, of Grandview, MO, passed away February 8, 2025.

Viewing will be held at 10am Saturday, February 22, 2025, at Second Missionary Baptist Church at 5111 Harry S. Truman Dr., Grandview, MO, 64030. Funeral services will...

Mar 22, 2025

Anthony "Tony" Moreno Sr. passed away peacefully on February 18, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of love, service, and unwavering faith. Born on April 17, 1937, to John Moreno and Dolores Zacarias. 

In 1955, he proudly enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps, where he trained as a heavy equipment operator, embodying the dedication and resilience that would define his life. As...

Feb 15, 2025

Feb 14, 2025

Angelo “Butch” Giangrosso, age 79, residing in Independence, MO passed away Friday, February 14, 2025.

Angelo was born on June 1, 1945, in Indianapolis, Indiana. Angelo grew up in the northeast part of Kansas City, MO and went to Northeast High School. After school Angelo spent 4 years in the Army as a mechanic.

At the age of 24 he married Paulette...

Feb 11, 2025

Shirley A. Wanstreet was born October 21, 1936, in Salem, West Virginia, to Ivan and Catherine (Daniels) Wanstreet. She departed this life at the age of eighty-eight on February 11, 2025, while at Life Care Center in Grandview, Missouri.

In 1954, she graduated from Northeast High School in Kansas City, Missouri, and began working as a switchboard operator for AT&T.

Shirley married...

Feb 10, 2025

Jacqueline "Jacki" Hinderks, (77) of Liberty Missouri went to be with the Lord surrounded by her dearest loved ones, on February 10,2025, after a lengthy battle with Renal Disease. 

 Jacki was born in South Bend, Indiana, on the 21rst day of September 1947, to Russel and Anna Parks. She was the 5th of seven children. After graduating from Southside High School...

Feb 9, 2025

 

Kenneth R. “Dick” Wright, 83, passed away peacefully at his home on February 9, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.

 Visitation will be from 1:00 to 2:00 on Tuesday, February 18, at Park Lawn Northland Chapel (1640 N. MO 291 Hwy, Liberty, MO 64068). A memorial service will follow at 2:00. Afterwards, inurnment will follow at Glenridge Cemetery in Liberty, Missouri....

Feb 9, 2025

Services for Maxine M. Kellam will be held Friday, February 21, 2025, at Park Lawn Chapel. Visitation will begin at 12:30pm, followed by funeral services at 1:30pm. Burial in Green Lawn Cemetery.

Feb 8, 2025

Jaunita Freeman of Lee’s Summit, Missouri, passed away on Saturday, February 8, 2025, just one day after her 89th birthday.

Jaunita was born on February 7, 1936, in Oakland, Arkansas, near Mountain Home. She was the daughter of Guy and Myrtle (Fox) Sisney and had two older sisters, Wilma (Brown) and Joyce (Jenkins); two younger brothers, Delmo and Freddie; and a...

Feb 6, 2025

In Loving Memory of Bobby Joe Balentine

[1949] – [2025]

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Bobby Balentine, who left us on February 6th at the age of 75.

Early Life

Born June 12th in Marshall, Arkansas, Bobby was the beloved child of Merol Balentine and Ermadean (Harris) Dudziak. From a young age, Bob exhibited a natural love of...

Feb 5, 2025

With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Alfred “Al” Dale Hopkins Jr. on February 5, 2025, at the age of 92. A devoted family man, skilled locksmith, and deeply spiritual soul, Al’s presence brought wisdom, kindness, and unwavering faith to all who knew him.

Born on October 26, 1932, Al dedicated his life to his craft as a locksmith, helping...

Feb 5, 2025

Lifelong resident of Kansas City, MO Marilyn Jean McClain, affectionately known by her family as Jeannie, died peacefully at home on February 5, 2025. She was preceded in death by her husband of 58, years, Jack, her parents Lintz and Delores Jennings and her sister Gwen Batchelor. 

She is survived by her three children, Heather (Eddie), Hayley, and Shawn (Sheena), her...

Feb 5, 2025

Robert “Bob” Carlson was welcomed into the arms of God on February 5, 2025, at North Kansas City Hospital. A celebration of Bob’s life will be held at 4:00 PM on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, at Park Lawn Northland Chapel (1640 N. MO 291 Hwy, Liberty, MO 64068). Friends and family are invited to gather for a visitation from 3:00...

Feb 5, 2025

With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Lynn Capra, a beloved wife, mother, sister, and grandmother, who left this world on February 5, 2025, in Lee’s Summit, MO. Born on July 19, 1957, in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Lynn lived a life filled with love, faith, and dedication to her family and community.

Lynn devoted 35 years to the dental...

Feb 4, 2025

With her family around her, Sandra May Shively (Baker) went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Tuesday, February 4, 2025. Sandy was born October 3, 1941, in Kansas City, Missouri to Raymond and Lenora Baker. Soon after marrying her high school sweetheart, Robert Charles Shively (Bob), they moved to California where Bob joined the United States Army. After...

Feb 3, 2025

Janell Joyce Redden (Hayes) died peacefully on Monday, February 3, 2025, at the Northcare Hospice House with family around her. Janell, like her husband Bob Redden, was all about her family. She was known by many names… known as SC by her husband of 48 years, mom to her three daughters, and mamaw to her five grandchildren and eight great...

Feb 3, 2025

Michael “Mike” Gambrill 

November 8, 1958 — February 3, 2025

Michael “Mike” Gambrill passed away February 3rd, 2025, at the age of 66.

He is survived by his siblings, Eva (Mike) Parham and Steven (Renee) Scott. Four nieces and nephews, Brad Scott, Stephanie (Tyler) Coyle, Christina (Jordan) Doss, Amber McGuire, and grand-nieces KimBer McGuire, LaRee Clark, LaNia McGuire, LaNaj McGuire, and Maizey Coyle.

Proceeded...

Jan 31, 2025

Ronald Wayne Sadler, age 79, passed away unexpectedly on January 31, 2025, in Liberty, Missouri. He was born on August 16, 1945, in Excelsior Springs, Missouri, to Wilmer and Mary (Buchanan) Sadler. He was the middle child and only son, between his two sisters, Janet and Anita. He graduated from Hardin Central Highschool in 1963 and then earned a bachelor’s...

Jan 31, 2025

Cynthia R. (Woods) Burnett, 79 of Liberty passed away Friday, January 31, 2025. She was born on September 8, 1945. 

She was preceded in death by her husband of almost 50 years Lewis R. Burnett,  parents Helen (Shelton) and Howard “Gene” Woods and brother-in-law Scott Farmer. 

Cynthia is survived by her two daughters Shelia Burnett of Kansas City and Laura Burnett of...

Jan 31, 2025

David L. Holland, 79, of Prairie Village, KS, passed away on January 31, 2025. He was born March 23, 1945, in Kansas City, Missouri to the late John and Mary Holland.

Visitation will be Wednesday, February 5, 2025, from 6-8 PM at Park Lawn Funeral Home in Kansas City.

Funeral Service will be Thursday, February 6, 2025, at 12 Noon at the...