Obituaries

Feb 28, 2020

Vicky Lee (Engle) Payne, 75, of Dallas, TX, previously from Missouri, left this earthly world in February 28, 2020. She was preceded in death by husband Joe; parents William and Helen Engle; brothers Larry, Jerry and Terry; sister Frances; and two brother in laws: Clyde Northup and Michael Fellers. She leaves behind her son Brent of Dallas, TX; sister Linda...

Feb 27, 2020

With the passing of John D. (“Jack”) Denzer on February 27, 2020, at age 90, his many friends and family lost the gracious company of this kind and compassionate soul.

Jack was preceded in death by his parents, Aloysius and Margaret Denzer, his wife of 26 years, Rose Mary Denzer, and his siblings, Aurelia Kempster, Rev. Thomas F. Denzer, S.J.,...

Feb 27, 2020

Richard W. Boles, age 89, passed away peacefully at home February 27, 2020. Richard was born in Koshkonong, Missouri on April 6, 1930. He was one of seven children born to Elisha and Lula Boles. After graduating high school, he joined the United States Air Force, where he reached the rank of Airman First Class. Richard flew with the 307th...

Feb 27, 2020

Richard Alan Arnold, 63, of Kearney, MO passed away peacefully on February 27, 2020, at North Kansas City Hospital surrounded by family. Visitation will begin at 2:00 pm, followed by a service celebrating Rich's life at 3:00 pm, on Saturday, March 7, at Park Lawn Northland Chapel, I-35 at State Route 291, Liberty. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested...

Feb 27, 2020

Garry Edward Shippert, 68, a longtime Liberty resident, passed away February 27, 2020, at John Knox Care Center in Lee's Summit with family at his side.

Garry was born July 15, 1951, in Lebanon, MO, the eldest of four children of S.H. "Tony" and Betty (Good) Shippert. He graduated from Liberty High School in 1969. Garry was united in marriage...

Feb 27, 2020

Sandra Sue Woodward, 73, of Gladstone, went to be with the Lord on February 27, 2020. She passed away at NorthCare Hospice House with family at her side.

Sandy was born August 13, 1946, in Kansas City, MO, the eldest of three children of L. Ralph and Lois (Harlow) Smith. Along with her parents, Sandy was preceded in death by...

Feb 27, 2020

MaryBell Jones, 91, passed away peacefully on February 27, 2020. Visitation will begin at 9:00 am, followed by Mass of Christian burial at 10:00 am, on Tuesday, March 3, at St. James Catholic Church, Liberty, MO. Entombment will follow at Resurrection Cemetery.

MaryBell was born, the oldest of seven children, in Clyde, Missouri on November 25, 1928 to Charles and...

Feb 27, 2020

Myra Evelyn Gilstrap, 90, passed into the presences of Jesus on February 27, 2020 after a long battle with COPD. Myra was born May 10, 1929 in Kansas City, MO to Ralph and Loretta (Hatfield) Clemmons. She was a homemaker and later in life, a greeter at Mt. Moriah & Freeman Funeral Home. She loved to travel, enjoyed Colorado, loved...

Feb 26, 2020

Marsha “Martie” Sparks, age 67, of Independence, MO passed away on February 26, 2020 at her home. Visitation will be at Park Lawn Funeral Home 8251 Hillcrest Rd Kansas City, MO 64138 from 1-2pm Wednesday March 4, 2020. Graveside service to follow immediately after at Memorial Park Cemetery.

Martie was born January 31, 1953 in Granite City, IL. She was...

Feb 26, 2020

Jacob Leroy (J.L.) Johns, 83, a longtime Liberty resident, passed away February 26, 2020, at Oak Pointe of Kearney. Visitation will begin at 1:00 pm, followed by a service celebrating J.L.'s life at 2:00 pm, on Monday, March 2, at Park Lawn Northland Chapel, I-35 at State Route 291, Liberty. Burial will follow in Glenridge Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to...

Feb 25, 2020

Harlyn Eugene (Gene) Helander, age 81, beloved husband, father and grandfather, entered eternal rest to be with his savior February 25, 2020, surrounded by family and loved ones at Mercy Hospital in Oklahoma City.

Gene was born in Delong, IL on January 16, 1939. He was one of 5 children. He served our great country by enlisting in the Airforce....

Feb 24, 2020

Robert W. Hill, 83, passed away February 24, 2020. Visitation will be 9AM, service to follow at 11AM, Saturday, March 7 at Ascension Lutheran Church, 4900 Blue Ridge Blvd.; burial in Green Lawn Cemetery.

Service Information: Visitation will be 9AM, service to follow at 11AM, Saturday, March 7 at Ascension Lutheran Church, 4900 Blue Ridge Blvd.; burial in Green Lawn Cemetery.

Feb 24, 2020

Loren Burke Wells, born January 26, 1949, in Kansas City, Missouri, passed peacefully in his sleep February 24, 2020, at Eldon Nursing and Rehab in Eldon, Missouri, where he had been a resident for a number of years following a series of traumatic brain injuries. He was preceded in death by his wife, Patrica Stebbins Wells, and will be laid...

Feb 24, 2020

William Alden Nichols, a charter member of the “Greatest Generation”, passed from this life on February 24, 2020.

“Bill” was 101. He was preceded in death by his wife of 74 years, Doris Irene (Robinson) Nichols, son William A. Nichols Jr., and daughter Lelani (Albert) Himegarner. He is survived by his daughters Kathryn Wimett, Christine (Peter) Schloss, and son Robert...

Feb 22, 2020

Feb 21, 2020

Russell Wayne Teasley, a resident of Raytown, MO,  died Friday, Feb. 21. He was 86.

Wayne was born August 31, 1933 in Hartwell, Mo. At the age of 2, his family moved to Moore, Okla.

He went to all 12 years of school in the same building with most of the same classmates in Moore.

He served in the Army from 1953-55 during the Korean Conflict. After...

Feb 19, 2020

Helen L "Pat" Heater, 93 of Blue Springs, Mo. passed away Wednesday, February 19, 2020 after a short illness. Visitation will be Thursday, February 27th at 2:00 at Park Lawn with funeral services at 3:00.

Helen enjoyed sports, bowling, golf and in her younger years softball.  Helen worked at the Jones Store at Bannister Mall until her retirement.

Helen is...

Feb 19, 2020

Barbara Jan Hopkins, 74, passed away February 19, 2020 in Kansas City, MO. She was comforted at the time of her death by her daughters, Denise and Deanna; her son-in-law, Steve; and her nurses, Pam and Dena. She left quickly as was her habit and many family members were not able to be at her bedside.

Barbara is survived by...

Feb 19, 2020

Suzanne Carol Toppins, 72, of Liberty, MO, passed away February 19, 2020, with loved ones at her side. Visitation will begin at 10:00 am, followed by a service celebrating Suzanne's life at 11:00 am, on Monday, February 24, at Pleasant Valley Baptist Church, 1600 North State Route 291, Liberty, MO. Memorials are suggested to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society or...

Feb 19, 2020

Faye Ellen Kirkendoll, 97, of the Kansas City Northland, passed away February 19, 2020, at Liberty Hospital. Visitation will begin at 10 am, and a service celebrating Faye's life at 11 am, on Monday, February 24, at Park Lawn Northland Chapel, Liberty. Burial in Graceland Cemetery, Cameron, MO. Memorials are suggested to Immacolata Manor, 2135 Manor Way, Liberty, MO 64068....