Obituaries

Apr 6, 2020

Brenda D. Estes, 78 of Independence, MO passed away Monday, April 6, 2020 at Centerpoint Hospital. She was preceded in death by her husband, Cleadis R. Estes. Survivors include: two daughters: Karen S. Baker (Garry) and Kimberly J. Riddle, both of Independence, MO; one sister: Linda (Leland) of Pleasant Hill, MO; one granddaughter: Mandy (Dave); two grandsons: Mike and Matt;...

Apr 5, 2020

Walter Kovak, 93 died of natural causes on April 5, 2020 in the comfort of his home in Kansas City, MO. He was born on October 22, 1926 in Toledo, OH. Walter graduated from Catholic High School in Toledo, Ohio and St. Mary’s College in Orchard Lake, Michigan where he graduated Magna Cum Laude and 1947 Class President.

Walter shared...

Apr 4, 2020

Apr 2, 2020

Joseph M. Briggs, 78, of K.C., MO, passed away on April 2, 2020. He was born January 25, 1942, in Marceline, MO, to Albert and Mary Ann Briggs. He served in the US Army. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by sisters, Linda Boyle and Deborah Venyard. Survivors include sisters, Sharon Alumbaugh of Cheyenne, WY and Donna...

Apr 2, 2020

Joseph M. Briggs, 78, of K.C., MO, passed away on April 2, 2020. He was born January 25, 1942, in Marceline, MO, to Albert and Mary Ann Briggs. He served in the US Army. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by sisters, Linda Boyle and Deborah Venyard. Survivors include sisters, Sharon Alumbaugh of Cheyenne, WY and Donna...

Mar 30, 2020

Martha Idona “Steele” Edwards, 81, of Independence, MO passed peacefully in her home with her loving family, on Monday, March 30, 2020. She was born May 27, 1938 in Kansas City, MO. She is preceded in death by her husband, Arthur Harvey Edwards, her parents, Elmer Leon & Hazel Jane Steele, one sister, Alice Marie Steele & two brothers, William...

Mar 30, 2020

James Vernon Sherrill, Sr., 82, passed March 30, 2020. James was born June 20, 1937 in Kansas City, MO to P.V. Sherrill and Velma Barnett. In 1955, he graduated from Central High School and also married Margaret J. O’Dell. James joined the U.S. Army Reserves and later retired from the GM Leeds Plant after 28 years. Vern was a Boy...

Mar 29, 2020

John Robert Doss was born July 12, 1933, in Windsor, Missouri, to Rondal and Lily (McAllister) Doss. John was one of six children and the second of four sons. He served in the United States Army during the Korean War and, upon being honorably discharged, served in the Army Reserves for an additional eight years.

John was married to his...

Mar 29, 2020

Linda Jeanne Aquino, 71, of Gladstone, passed away peacefully on March 29, 2020, at home with family at her side.

She was born December 6, 1948, in San Bernardino, CA to Cecil John Cooley and Blanche Cook Cooley. Along with her parents, Linda was preceded in death by a sister, Diana Spiess. Linda was a licensed practical nurse, most recently...

Mar 27, 2020

Lisa Ann (O’Dell) Lee, 50, of Platte City, passed away March 27, 2020 at North Kansas City Hospital. She was born in North in Kansas City on December 17, 1969, the daughter of Huber and Glenda (Oyler) O’Dell. Her parents preceded her in death.

Lisa leaves her children, Alexandria Lee and Blade Lee; siblings, Huber “Len" O’Dell, Kenneth O’Dell and...

Mar 23, 2020

Teresa Jean (Wright) Wallar, 57, of the Kansas City Northland, passed away unexpectedly on March 23, 2020, at North Kansas City Hospital with her daughter Nikki at her side.

Teresa was born June 15, 1962, in Kansas City, MO, the daughter of Robert Wright and Wanda (Peters) Wright. She graduated from Winnetonka High School. Teresa was united in marriage to...

Mar 23, 2020

Margaret “Peggy” Michaels, O.F.S. (nee Melia)

It is with profound sadness that the family of Margaret “Peggy” Michaels announces her passing on Monday, March 23rd at the age of 81 years. She will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 62 years, Henry Michaels; children Paul Michaels (Lori) of Kansas City, Ed Michaels (Dana) of Kansas City, and Teresa Oliver...

Mar 23, 2020

IRVIN PASSED AWAY AT THE HOME OF HIS DAUGHTER MARSHA SIFFORD SURROUNDED BY FAMILY. HE WAS PRECEDED IN DEATH BY HIS FATHER PORTER M. CREASY AND MOTHER ELSIE INEZ CREASY, 2 SISTERS AND A BROTHER AND HIS WIFE PATRICIA A. CREASY OF 35 YEARS. HE LEAVES BEHIND A BROTHER BILLY CREASY OF ST LOUIS, MO AND HIS CHILDREN PETER, RANDY,...

Mar 23, 2020

Lawrence L. "Larry" Sheets, 84, passed away to be with the Lord on March 23, 2020.

Larry was born December 21, 1935 in Van Buren, Missouri, living most of his life in the Kansas City area. He was a retired truck driver and a Navy Veteran of the Korean War.

He was preceded in death by his wife Pat, parents...

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Mar 19, 2020

Mr. William Joseph Moore, “Bill”, son of William Harvey Moore and Patricia Rogers, was born June 5, 1963 in Kansas City, Missouri. He graduated from Ruskin High School in South Kansas City, Missouri. Bill was married to Tammie in 1982. They were married 37 years. This union was blessed with 3 children and 1 grandchild. Bill worked for the United...

Mar 17, 2020

Connie Jean (Koop) Fertig, 67, of Liberty, MO, and a former lifelong Lincoln, NE resident, passed away unexpectedly on March 17, 2020, at her home in Liberty.

Connie was born October 7, 1952, in Lincoln, NE, the eldest of two children of Wayne Edward and Lois Jean (Deitemeyer) Koop. She graduated from Lincoln Southeast High School. Connie was united in...

Mar 17, 2020