Arthur Robert "Bob" LaScala
Apr 15, 2025
Bob was born in Kansas City, Missouri. His parents were Marguerite and Arthur LaScala.
He participated in football and track at Southeast High School and graduated in 1951. He attended Kansas State University. He was drafted into the Army in 1953 and after basic training was stationed in Alexandria, Virginia. When he returned home, he purchased his mother's lot at Lake...
Beverly J. Sell
Apr 13, 2025
Beverly Jean (Bev) Sell, 77, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 13, 2025 at her nursing home in Independence, MO. She was born in Kansas City, MO on March 30, 1948. She graduated from Raytown High School in 1966 and began fulfilling what she always felt was her purpose in life, taking care of kids, through babysitting and eventually foster...
Robert E. Throckmorton
Apr 13, 2025
Robert E. Throckmorton, 93, died peacefully in his home on April 13, 2025, with his loved ones beside him. Robert was born on December 17, 1931, in Kansas City, MO to Ralph and Peggy Throckmorton.
He served his country joining the United States Army and rose to the level of Corporal. He actually turned 21 overseas in Korea. He then returned...
Roland Elvon Miller
Apr 13, 2025
Roland Elvon Miller died on April 13, 2025, and was born on January 1, 1950, to the union of Edward L. Miller, Sr., and Trevia D. Miller. He was preceded in death by both parents. He leaves to cherish his memory: wife, Dianna M. Miller; daughters: Erica D. Carlis (Tyrone), Erin N. Spears (Steven), and Taylor M. Miller; grandchildren: Jayden,...
Nelcie L. Gordon
Apr 11, 2025
Nelcie Gordon was born in Ackerman, Mississippi on December 19, 1925 to Cornelius & Costella Miller. She was the youngest of five girls, all who preceded her in death.
She came up in a household filled with family love. She was named “Sweetie” by the family who were hard working southerners who hailed from the state of Mississippi. She was encouraged...
Corbetta Faye McGaugh
Apr 11, 2025
Corbetta Faye McGaugh, affectionately known as Sally, was born on 8, 1935, in Oklahoma and entered eternal rest peacefully in her sleep on April 11, 2025, at her home in Lawson, Missouri. Her life was a tapestry woven with love, kindness, and unwavering faith, reflecting the beautiful essence of this sweet woman, who touched the lives of all who knew...
Martha Finley
Apr 10, 2025
Martha "Marty" Ruth Finley was born September 30, 1939, in Kansas City, KS to Waldermar "Walter" and Ruby Peterson. She passed through the gates of Heaven on April 10, 2025.
Marty enjoyed shopping, dancing, motorcycle rides, camping, fishing, traveling, and especially spending time with family and dogs. Marty was known by many as a beautiful and flashy woman; she loved all...
Grace Elizabeth Ainslie
Apr 9, 2025
Grace E. Ainslie passed away quietly in her sleep on April 9th, 2025, in Liberty, MO.at the age of 90.
She is survived by three of her four children. Edie (Phil) Green of Smithville, MO. Steve (Candace) Ainslie of Sheridan, WY. and Andy (Beth) Ainslie of Rapid City, SD. Her oldest child, James N. Ainslie, predeceased her in 2019 in the...
Aivars Grotans
Apr 9, 2025
Aivars Grotans, age 70, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, April 9, 2025. He was surrounded by his wife Sandi Grotans of 31 years, son Ryan Grotans and daughter Brooke Grotans.
Aivars was born in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, on May 29, 1954. He built a long and successful career as an industrial engineer. He had a...
Daniel Jesse
Apr 8, 2025
Daniel P. Jesse passed away on April 8, 2025, in Liberty, Missouri. He was born on February 20, 1965, in Mexico, Missouri, and was one of five siblings who grew up learning the value of hard work and simple living. He graduated from Excelsior Springs High School and spent most of his working years as a painter, tackling everything from...
Nancy C. Holler
Apr 7, 2025
Nancy Claire Holler, 96, of Kansas City, Missouri, beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away in the early morning on April 7, 2025.
She was born November 29, 1928, in Kansas City, Missouri, to Helen and Robert Sanders. Nancy attended Bishop Hogan High School and graduated in 1946. She performed opera in the Kansas City Philharmonic and Kansas City Light Opera...
Patrick M. Fales
Apr 7, 2025
Patrick M. Fales, of Independence, MO, passed away April 7, 2025, at the age of 56.
Patrick was born in Richmond, Missouri to Carl and Patricia (Reberry) Fales. He served in the U.S. Air Force.
He leaves behind sons; Andrew and Tim; sister, Carla Gomez (Mark), of Kansas City, MO; brothers: Allen Fales (Bonnie) Newport, Michigan; Jeffrey Fales of Independence, MO and...
Paul Allen Stewart
Apr 6, 2025
If you ever heard a laugh echo across a Kansas field, saw someone expertly shoot a clay pigeon out of the sky while singing a tune with perfect pitch or rode a school bus in Elk County, chances are you knew Paul Allen Stewart.
Born in Wichita, Kansas, on February 8, 1946, Paul lived a life as wide open and wonderful...
Georgia L. Meyer
Apr 5, 2025
Georgia L. Meyer was born on October 13, 1943, in Fisk, Missouri. She passed away April 5, 2025 in Belton, Missouri.
Georgia was married to Gary Meyer and they made a home in Raymore, Missouri. A celebration Of Georgia's life will be held at a later date.
Margaret F. Steward
Apr 5, 2025
Margaret F. Steward, age 73, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away April 5, 2025. Visitation will be held at Park Lawn Chapel, 8251 Hillcrest Rd., Kansas City, MO 64138, beginning at 12:00PM, Friday, April 11, 2025. A memorial service will follow at 1:00PM.
Nancy McClelland
Apr 5, 2025
Nancy Jo Davis was born May 21, 1943, to William Sherman Davis, II and Janet Cosgrove Davis in Kansas City, Missouri. Nancy was the second of three children, her older brother Donald, who currently resides in Kansas City, Missouri and her younger sister Linda, who currently resides with her husband Kent in Overland Park, Kansas.
Nancy graduated from Paseo High School...
Christina M. Thompson
Apr 5, 2025
Christina M. Thompson, age 89, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and dear friend, departed this world on April 5, 2025, following a long and courageous battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Surrounded by the love from her family, Chris passed away embraced in both presence and prayer.
Born on the family farm in Leavenworth County, Kansas, on February 23, 1936; Christina was the sixth...
Robert "Bob" Axtell
Apr 3, 2025
Robert “Bob” Axtell
July 24, 1952 – April 3, 2025
They say unicorns aren’t real, but clearly, they never met Robert “Bob” Axtell. Known as “Fox,” “Foxdog”, “Papa,” “Old Man,” and “Friend” to all, Bob passed away on April 3, 2025, leaving behind a trail of stories and smiles.
Bob was the third of five children, born with a wry grin on his...
John Thomas Howell
Apr 2, 2025
John Thomas Howell, affectionately known as JT, was born on March 20, 1953, in Pittsburg, Kansas. He passed away on April 2, 2025, in Kansas City, Kansas, at the age of 72.
Educated in Kansas City, he graduated from Northeast High School in 1971. His formative years shaped a strong foundation, instilling values of diligence and integrity that he carried into...
Velda Cantrell
Apr 1, 2025
Velda Cantrell was born Velda Audean Sanders on April 17, 1936, at home in Wild Cherry, Arkansas to James and Edna Sanders. She was one of six children. Velda married Harold W. Cantrell December 10, 1951, in Mitchell, Arkansas.
Velda and Harold relocated to Kansas City. Together they had five children. Ricky, Velda, Mike, Teresa, and Vicky. She had 10 grandchildren,...
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