Obituaries

Wanda J. Miller

Wanda J. Miller

Dec 3, 2020

Wanda J. Miller, 54 of Kansas City, MO passed away December 3, 2020 at her home. Interment at a later date in Cravens Cemetery in Camden, Missouri.

Wanda was born May 2, 1966 in Kansas City and had lived in this area all of her life. She is survived by her husband Richard and son Spyrus both of the home;...

Sharyn Rose Vanderpool

Sharyn Rose Vanderpool

Dec 2, 2020

Sharyn Rose (Faulkner) Vanderpool, 75, of Warsaw, Missouri, gained her wings on December 2nd, 2020 due to complications from the massive stroke she suffered in August 2020.

Sharyn was born in Independence, Missouri, to Seeta Joyce (Williams) and Archie Ball Faulkner. She has two older sisters: Avis Geraldean (Faulkner) Watkins (Deceased) and Gloria Joyce (Faulkner) Carpenter. She also has a...

George Patrick Leroy Johnston

George Patrick Leroy Johnston

Dec 2, 2020

George Patrick Leroy Johnston, 56, beloved brother, husband, father, uncle and grandfather was called home to be with the lord on December 2, 2020.

George was a graduate of Hickman Mills High School. He worked for many years in the automotive industry at Ace Auto Fabric as an auto upholsterer and sun roof installer, he also belonged to Local 663...

Leroy E. Day

Leroy E. Day

Dec 1, 2020

LeRoy Earl Day, 93, passed away December 1, 2020.  Private family services with burial in Green Lawn Cemetery.

Service Information: Private family services with burial in Green Lawn Cemetery.

Ozell  Mayberry

Ozell Mayberry

Dec 1, 2020

Ozell Mayberry, 77, passed away December 1, 2020.  Visitation 10AM, service 11AM, Friday, December 11 at Olive Branch Missionary Baptist Church, 915 E. 59th St., Kansas City, MO; private burial in Green Lawn Cemetery.

Service Information: Visitation 10AM, service 11AM, Friday, December 11 at Olive Branch Missionary Baptist Church, 915 E. 59th St., Kansas City, MO; private burial in Green...

Alene Marie Routh

Alene Marie Routh

Nov 30, 2020

Our Loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother, and Friend

Alene Marie Routh, 87, a longtime Belton resident, joined her Lord and Savior in Heaven on November 30, 2020, surrounded by family. Graveside services will be 1PM, Saturday, December 5 at Mt. Ayr Cemetery, Altamont, MO.

Marie was born March 14, 1933, in Gallatin, MO. She was the daughter of William Lollar and...

Mike  Krasovec

Mike Krasovec

Nov 29, 2020

Mike Krasovec, 73, of Lake Tapawingo, passed away Nov. 29, 2020 from pancreatic cancer. His wishes were to be buried at Memorial Park Cemetery with no formal service. A memorial reception will be held at the Sheet Metal Workers Local 2 hall post-Covid.

Mike was preceded by his sister Judy, and parents Art Krasovec and Martha Goodwin. Mike’s children are...

Billie Joe Mcgaugh

Billie Joe Mcgaugh

Nov 28, 2020

Billie Joe McGaugh, 86, of the Kansas City Northland, passed away November 28, 2020, at North Kansas City Hospital.

Bill was born March 16, 1934, in Fayetteville, Arkansas, the youngest of three children of Harvey and Lillie (Sullivan) McGaugh. He was united in marriage to Corbetta "Sally" Gaskins on June 14, 1953. Along with his parents, Bill was preceded in...

Patricia C. Winfield

Patricia C. Winfield

Nov 28, 2020

Patricia C. Winfield, age 77, affectionately known as 'Jo' left this earthly realm on the eve of November 28th, 2020. She transitioned peacefully at home surrounded by her children.

She always provided support and love for everyone and enjoyed life to the fullest while enjoying her hobbies of skilled sewing, crafting & bowling. She worked tirelessly as a widowed mother...

Alexander Devann Soto

Alexander Devann Soto

Nov 27, 2020

On Friday, November 27, 2020, Alex Soto, loving son, brother, dog dad and friend to many, passed away at the age of 22. He was survived by his father, Danny, mother, Tracy, sister, Olivia, brother, Salvador, grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Alex was born on October 7, 1998 in North Kansas City, Missouri to Danny and Tracy Soto. He graduated...

Dwaine Cooper Kidwell

Dwaine Cooper Kidwell

Nov 27, 2020

Dwaine  Cooper Kidwell. Born September 14,1934 in Versailles, Missouri. Went to spend eternity with our Lord and Savior on November 27, 2020 at the age of 86 years old with his wife and daughter at his side. He is survived by his wife Eleanor (Payne) Kidwell, daughter  Debra ( Kidwell) Oldham,  son-in-law Carl Oldham,  and granddaughter Ariel Oldham.  He has...

Shirley Jean Brinkoetter

Shirley Jean Brinkoetter

Nov 27, 2020

Shirley Jean Brinkoetter, age 88, of Independence, MO, went to be with the Lord on Friday, November 27, 2020. Shirley passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by family both in person and in heart. Funeral services will follow a visitation on Thursday, December 3rd, 2020, at Messiah Lutheran Church, 613 S. Main, Independence, MO; burial at Mound Grove Cemetery....

Marjorie L. Wyrick

Marjorie L. Wyrick

Nov 26, 2020

Marjorie “Marge” Lou (Welch) Wyrick, of Kansas City, Missouri (formerly of Gladstone, MO, Rogers, AR, Joplin, MO, Independence, MO, Blue Springs, MO, Nevada, MO and Aurora, MO), died Thursday, November 26, 2020 at Wexford Place Assisted Living Memory Care in Kansas City, Missouri. She was born on May 25, 1935, in Aurora, MO, the youngest of three daughters of Harry...

Nancy Ann Leer

Nancy Ann Leer

Nov 26, 2020

Nancy Ann Leer of Kansas City, MO, passed away November 26, 2020.

Nancy was born on February 27, 1953, to Lee and Alice Hughes. After high school graduation in 1971, Nancy pursued her passion and obtained her cosmetology license.

Nancy was a loving wife, sister, mother and grandmother. She enjoyed every moment with her family. She touched so many lives...

Robert Michael Hoops

Robert Michael Hoops

Nov 25, 2020

Robert Michael “Mike” Hoops, age 76, passed away November 25, 2020, with Kathie by his side. Memorial services will be scheduled at a later date.

Mike was born November 12, 1944, in Kansas City, MO to Robert and Georgia (Welch) Hoops. He was a graduate of Shawnee Mission East High School. He attended Washburn University and was a member of...

Ruth  Klingbeil

Ruth Klingbeil

Nov 25, 2020

Ruth Klingbeil, 90, beloved daughter, wife, mother and grandmother passed away on November 25, 2020.  She was born to Harold and Jeanne Cable on December 11, 1929.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Jay Klingbeil and her daughter Sharna Campana.  She is survived by her daughters Ilana Nugent of Raymore and Monya Davenport of Independence, plus her treasured...

Mildred “Millie” Johnson

Mildred “Millie” Johnson

Nov 23, 2020

Our family lost a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, and special friend when Mildred Maxine "Millie" Johnson, 97, died Monday, November 23, 2020. Millie had a great sense of humor, laughed a lot, liked people and loved life. She was extremely generous, always helping others but reluctant to receive assistance or gifts. She was tough, resilient, creative, and loved by...

Buddy Wayne Collins

Buddy Wayne Collins

Nov 22, 2020

Buddy W. Collins, age   79, passed away November 22, 2020.

Visitation will be held 10:00am, Saturday Nov. 28, 2020, at First Baptist Church of Lees Summitt, 2 NE Douglas Street, Lees Summit, MO 64063, with an 11am memorial service to follow.

Buddy was born January 1, 1941, in Warrensburg, MO. He received his master’s degree in Industrial Technology and...

Jr. Murrel W. Buzzan

Jr. Murrel W. Buzzan

Nov 21, 2020

Murrel William "Buzz" Buzzan, Jr., 73, of Branson West, MO, and formerly of the Kansas City Northland, passed away November 21, 2020, at Cox Medical Center South in Springfield, MO.

Buzz was born May 31, 1947 in Helena, Arkansas, one of three children of Murrel William and Margaret (Wilson) Buzzan. His parents preceded him in death as well as nephews,...

Robert E. Stroud

Robert E. Stroud

Nov 21, 2020

Robert E. Stroud, 89, of Mission Hills, Kansas, passed away peacefully on November 21, 2020 with his family and chaplain by his side.

Robert was born April 3, 1931 in Granite City, Illinois. He proudly served his country in the Air Force in the early 1950s, where he played basketball and was player-manager of his baseball team in the Okinawa...