Joyce E Gibson
Mar 25, 2025
Joyce E (Nash) Gibson, 80, was born in Big Spring, Texas, to the parents of Bill Franklin Nash and Gussie (Evans) Snyder. She was preceded in death by both parents and stepfather Howard B. Snyder.
The family relocated to Kansas City, Missouri, where she received her education in the public school system. Upon graduation from Central High School in 1962, she...
Donald Lee Slaten
Mar 25, 2025
Donald Lee Slaten, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away on March 25, 2025, at the age of 91. Born on July 23, 1933, in Searcy, Arkansas, Donald was the son of Mamie Lorene Eden and Walter Lee Slaten.
Donald married the love of his life, Joyce Ann Graham, on September 21, 1956, and they shared a beautiful life...
William "Bill" Kuenne
Mar 24, 2025
It is with great sadness, we share that Bill Kuenne passed away March 24, 2025, surrounded by family and friends. Bill was a beloved father, husband, friend & veteran.
William Harold Kuenne, otherwise known as Bill, was born January 17, 1932 in St. Louis, Missouri to William Lewis Kuenne and Esther (Diekmann) Kuenne. Bill graduated from Affton High School in 1950,...
Joyce Lorraine King
Mar 22, 2025
Joyce Lorraine King, a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother passed away peacefully on March 22,2025 surrounded by family. Joyce was born in Scott County, Illinois on June 11, 1943. She was preceded in passing by her loving husband of 62 years, Myron Lisle King, her parents John and Lula Cloninger, siblings Robert Cloninger, Francis Nichols, James Cloninger, Barbara Ervin, Charlotte...
Florence Carol Galyean
Mar 22, 2025
Florence Carol Galyean, affectionately known as Bonnie, made her final journey to Heaven on March 22, 2025, at her home in Higginsville, Missouri, with Her husband Don, daughter Carolyn, and several grandchildren by her side. Exactly how Bonnie would’ve wanted it.
Born on August 27, 1944, in Washington, DC, to Junior and Barbara Turner, Bonnie was the second of 7 siblings...
Sherie Lillie Earl
Mar 20, 2025
Sherie Earl (Miller), 75, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her family on March 20, 2025. Sherie was born on August 6, 1949, in Independence, MO to James and Daisy Miller.
After high school graduation, Sherie became one of the youngest TWA flight attendants at the age of 19, stationed in Chicago, IL. Her father, James Miller worked for...
Dru Schultze
Mar 17, 2025
Dru Worth Schultze, age 39, died unexpectedly on March 17, 2025. Dru was born in North Kansas City, MO on July 3rd, 1985 (just in time for the Royals World Championship) to Marilyn Worth Langton and Victor Schultze.
His education was in the Liberty Public School District and his employment career saw him work for various big box retail establishments, but...
Ruth Murie
Mar 16, 2025
Ruth Murie, 88, of Kansas City Missouri, passed away peacefully on March 16, 2025, in the Memory Care Unit of Addington Place of Shoal Creek in Liberty, Missouri.
Ruth was born on February 9, 1937, in Kansas City, Missouri to Claude and Leta Bird.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Claude and Leta Bird, brothers, Charles Bird and Robert Bird...
Clifford Alan Dow
Mar 16, 2025
Clifford Alan Dow, 76, Blue Springs, MO passed away on Sunday, March 16, 2025.
Services will be 11:00 AM Friday, March 21, 2025 at Park Lawn Funeral Home, 8251 Hillcrest Rd., Kansas City, MO. Burial in Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends 5:00-7:00 PM Thursday, March 20 at the funeral home.
Cliff was born May 1, 1948 in Nashua, New...
Janet "Kay" Chrane
Mar 15, 2025
Janet “Kay” Chrane, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend passed away surrounded by her loving family on March 15, 2025, in Liberty, Missouri. Born on November 5, 1937, in Richmond, Missouri, Kay was the youngest of five children raised by her parents, Norman and Eleanor Hurst.
Her love story with Frank began on the softball field, where he coached...
George Wagner Steincross
Mar 14, 2025
George Wagner "Dub" Steincross passed away on March 14, 2025 in Kansas City, MO after a long battle with Lewy body dementia. He was born in Harwood, MO on March 11, 1939. He graduated from Oklahoma Baptist University and Southern Seminary.
He was a devoted husband of 62 years to Joy, an amazing father to Kip (wife Susan) and Kevin (partner...
Essie C. Voss
Mar 11, 2025
“Blessed are they that mourn, for the shall be comforted” Matthew 5:4
Essie C. Voss, (99), was born October 31, 1925, as an only child to the union of Dave Boxley and Beida Evans-Boxley in Grace, MS.
Essie grew up in Grace and attended grade and high school at the little Church House until she married Ollie Voss. They moved to Saginaw,...
Jamyi Thompson
Mar 10, 2025
Jamyi "Mimi" Michelle Thompson, daughter of Frank Cline and Kimberly Steffens, was born September 18, 1977 in Independence, Missouri. She attended William Chrisman High School and worked for the IRS for ten years as a data transcriber. She was fierce with a beautiful soul.
On July 4, 2010, she married her loving husband Terrance Lamont Thompson.
Jamyi passed away on Monday, March...
Jeffery Burke Inman
Mar 9, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Jeff Inman, beloved father, brother and uncle. He was preceded in death by his parents, and brother Joseph Leslie.
Jeff was born on October 8, 1967, in Kansas City, Missouri, to Arthur and Carol Inman. Jeff’s family settled in the Raytown, Missouri area where he attended and graduated from Raytown South High School....
Judy Ann Boydston
Mar 9, 2025
Judy Ann Boydston, 81, Plattsburg, MO passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving daughters March 9, 2025 at Benton House of Staley Hills. Judy was born November 26, 1943, in Clarinda, IA to James Edward and Lorraine (Morrison) Dunn. Judy moved to Kansas City as a child and was a 1961 graduate of Ruskin High School.
Judy was a hard worker...
Dale Allen Young Sr.
Mar 8, 2025
Dale Allen Young Sr.
Born June 25, 1954, Entered into rest March 8, 2025
Dale Allen Young Sr., aged 70 years, passed away peacefully. He was surrounded by his dearest loved ones and friends at his home in Kansas City, MO.
Services will be: Saturday, March 15, 2025 at 12 in the afternoon with visitation beginning at 11am.
Mr. Young was born in Jefferson...
Clarence Walter McKay
Mar 7, 2025
Deacon Clarence (Bud) McKay Jr, 88 passed peacefully on March 7, 2025. Born on August 9th, 1936, in Topeka, KS to Clarence W. McKay Sr and Maxine Bowman-McKay. He graduated from Topeka High School in 1954 before proudly serving in the United States Navy where he was stationed on the USS Shangri-La until his honorable discharged in November 1961.
On October...
Herbert Raymond Newton
Mar 7, 2025
Herbert "Herb" Raymond Newton, 81, passed away on March 7, 2025, in Blue Springs, Missouri. Herb was born on October 22, 1943, in Kansas City, Missouri, to Herbert Ray Newton and Lillian (Shellberg) Newton-Falke. Throughout his life, he embraced adventure and service with unwavering dedication.
He is survived by his wife, Barbara (Berry) Newton; his brother, Robert Newton; his children, Jeanette...
Colleen Heidebrecht
Mar 1, 2025
Colleen Heidebrecht, age 88, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away peacefully in hospice care on March 1, 2025. She was born on January 13, 1937, in Buffalo, Missouri and lived a full and meaningful life. Colleen dedicated many years to her career as a Benefit Claims Authorizer for the Social Security Administration in Kansas City before retiring.
She is survived by...
Priscilla Armstrong
Mar 1, 2025
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Priscilla Armstrong, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, and true renaissance woman, who left this world peacefully on March 1, 2025 at the age of 85.
Priscilla was a devoted wife to her husband, Jesse Dean Armstrong Jr., with whom she shared 55 years of love and partnership....
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