Obituaries

Christine Marie Frans

Christine Marie Frans

Jul 7, 2020

CHRISTINE MARIE FRANS

Christine Marie Frans, 73, of Kansas City, MO, passed away Tuesday, July 7, 2020, at NorthCare Hospice, North Kansas City, MO.  Visitation will be from 3:00-4:30 PM, Saturday, August 29, 2020 at Shoal Creek Community Church, 6816 N Church Rd, Pleasant Valley, MO 64068.  The family has asked everyone to dress comfortably--wearing Chiefs and Royals attire is certainly...

Robert W. Welch

Robert W. Welch

Jul 7, 2020

Robert W. Welch, was born July 24, 1939 to Robert A. Welch and Agnes (Wilkinson) Welch. He was the oldest of three children. Dad became an Eagle Scout before he graduated from Paseo High School. He was a 32nd Degree Scottish Rite Mason and a member at the Ararat Shrine Temple. He was in the clown unit and loved going...

Paul E. Smith

Paul E. Smith

Jul 6, 2020

Paul E. Smith was born January 12, 1932, to Harold Smith and Mattie Fearn Smith. He passed away July 6th, 2020 at Research Hospital in Kansas City MO. Paul went to Sumner High School in Kansas City, Kansas. Paul was a member of the finance committee and a steward at Willis Chapel AME Church. Paul first worked for the Kansas...

Mark C. Owings

Mark C. Owings

Jul 5, 2020

Mark C. Owings, 67, of Kansas City, MO, passed away July 5, 2020. Survivors include his brother Glenn Owings and his wife Donna; brother Vance Owings; and his nieces and nephews: Chris, Carrie, Ronald and Denise. Private family burial in Memorial Park Cemetery.

Service Information: Private family burial in Memorial Park Cemetery.

Michael Wayne “Mick” Henry

Michael Wayne “Mick” Henry

Jul 4, 2020

With profound sorrow and sadness, the family of Michael Wayne “Mick” Henry announces his unexpected passing on July 4, 2020, age 61, at St. Luke’s East Hospital. Mick was born October 13, 1958 in Springfield, MO to Arthur Dale and Virginia Ruth (Chancellor) Henry.

Mick is survived and will be forever lovingly remembered by his wife Teresa Hatfield Henry. He...

Tyler Mason Rankin

Tyler Mason Rankin

Jul 2, 2020

**To view Tyler's recorded service, click the following link:  https://youtu.be/ZMfiOsbV_oU

 

TYLER MASON RANKIN

Tyler Mason Rankin (Sgt,USMC), 24, formerly of Gladstone, MO, passed away July 2, 2020, while stationed in Japan. Tyler lost his life off the coast of Hamada Beach in Shimane, Japan, saving other Marines who had been swept offshore.

Tyler was born March 10, 1996, in Kansas...

Jerome M. Roeske

Jerome M. Roeske

Jun 30, 2020

KANSAS CITY, MO --- Jerry, 79, died at home of heart related issues. He was born in Chicago, Illinois. The WINDY CITY - Home of Pabst Blue Ribbon, the Wrigley Building, pool halls, the 1967 blizzard, The Sears Tower, CUBS, DA BEARS, &, in Jerry’s mind, THE BEST PIZZA IN THE WORLD. He was born November 1, 1940 [All Saints...

Teresa “Terry” Bost

Teresa “Terry” Bost

Jun 29, 2020

Teresa Ann "Terry" Bost, 81, a longtime Liberty, MO resident, peacefully departed this life on Monday, June 29, 2020, with her husband of 62 years at her side.

Terry was born August 23, 1938, in Kansas City, KS. She was united in holy matrimony to Kenneth Earl Bost on June 15, 1958, in North Kansas City, MO. Together, their lives...

Carole Ann Smith

Carole Ann Smith

Jun 27, 2020

Carole Ann Smith, age 84, passed away peacefully on June 27, 2020, at McCrite Plaza at Briarcliff in Kansas City, MO.

She is preceded in death by her parents, William Walker and Hazel Bird; sisters, Betty Ruth Bird, Jeannette Baxter Bates and Barbara Sue Hershey; and brother, Walker Reames Bird. She is survived by her husband, Conrad Smith, formerly of...

Jr. Walter J. Morrisey

Jr. Walter J. Morrisey

Jun 27, 2020

Walter J. Morrisey, 60, passed peacefully in his home on June 27th, 2020 surrounded by family. Walt was preceded in death by his mother, father and son Zach, leaving behind the family dog Milo. Walt proudly served in the Army for four years stationed in Baumholder, Germany and recently retired in April from the National Guard after 17 years of...

Minnie Ellen Gregory

Minnie Ellen Gregory

Jun 26, 2020

Minnie Ellen Gregory (Nani Minnie), 94, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, June 26, 2020. Minnie was born in Kansas City, Missouri to Lewis M. and Julia R. Duncan on November 15, 1925. Minnie was an entertainer and sang with her dad’s band. She also worked at the Tower, Midland and Uptown Theaters.  Minnie met the...

Gordon H. Dawn

Gordon H. Dawn

Jun 25, 2020

Gordon H. Dawn, 84, passed away June 25, 2020. Gordon was born April 21, 1936 in Stone Lake, Wisconsin. He moved with his family to Minnesota where he graduated from high school and met his wife Doris. They were married January 1, 1956. Gordon worked as a printer for the Nazarene Publishing House from 1956-2000. He was a father to...

Alice L. Shelor

Alice L. Shelor

Jun 25, 2020

Alice L. Shelor, 93, passed away June 25, 2020. Graveside services will be 10:30AM, Saturday, July 11 at Green Lawn Cemetery, 8251 Hillcrest Rd., Kansas City, MO.

Service Information: Graveside services will be 10:30AM, Saturday, July 11 at Green Lawn Cemetery, 8251 Hillcrest Rd., Kansas City, MO.

Sr. Duane E. Reed

Sr. Duane E. Reed

Jun 23, 2020

Duane E. Reed, Sr., 61, of Grandview, MO,  passed away peacefully June 23, 2020 from complications of colon cancer.  Duane was born in Kansas City, MO to Carl and Miriam Reed on October 22, 1958.  He attended Grandview High School.  He married Cherri Fuller on October 1, 1988.  They were blessed with three children: Duane, Jr., Jaclyn and Doug.  In...

Norma J. Freeland

Norma J. Freeland

Jun 23, 2020

Norma J. Freeland, 86, passed away June 23, 2020. A memorial visitation will be 1-3PM, Saturday, June 27 at Park Lawn Funeral Home, 8251 Hillcrest Rd., Kansas City, MO.  All guests are kindly asked to wear masks.

Mrs. Freeland was preceded in death by her husband, Jim. Survivors include her daughter Terri (Michael) OConnor, daughter Susan Van Veen, son Steve (Johnna) Van...

Rebecca Clara Clemens

Rebecca Clara Clemens

Jun 21, 2020

Rebecca Clara Clemens was born March 30, 1932, in Eugene, Missouri, the daughter of Paul J. and Rella (Rush) Etter. She was the fifth of seven siblings—three older brothers, an older sister, and two younger brothers. Rebecca attended school at Eugene and became a member of the Christian Church there.

Rebecca met Robert Clemens her freshman year in high school....

Leon  Sell

Leon Sell

Jun 19, 2020

Leon Sell passed away peacefully on June 19, 2020. He was born August 28, 1932, to W. Leon and Marguerite Sell of Independence, MO. He graduated from Wm. Chrisman High School and served in the US Marine Corps during the Korean conflict. He married his high school sweetheart, Martha Lou Winter, and enjoyed 29 years of marriage until her death...

Mary Jean Leighton

Mary Jean Leighton

Jun 18, 2020

Mary Jean Leighton (90) went to her Lord on June 18, 2020 from complications of Alzheimer's. Funeral services will be scheduled at a later date at Park Lawn Funeral Home.

Mary Jean was born October, 1929 in St. Louis, Missouri to Orville and Marie McQueen. She grew up with her brother, Richard McQueen, in Kirwin, Kansas. She graduated as valedictorian...

Patricia Alene Tarwater

Patricia Alene Tarwater

Jun 18, 2020

Patricia Alene Tarwater, 85, passed away on June 18, 2020 due to Covid-19.

Patricia (Pat) was born June 28, 1934 in Kansas City, Missouri, to Margaret Mary (Meaney) Tarwater and John Nolan Tarwater. She lived in the Kansas City area throughout her life attending Blessed Sacrament Elementary School and Loretto Academy.

For many years, Pat worked in the office of...

Michael Joseph Siragusa

Michael Joseph Siragusa

Jun 16, 2020

Michael Joseph Siragusa, 88, of Kansas City, MO, entered his Heavenly home on June 16, 2020. He passed peacefully with his beloved family at his side.

Mike was born February 11, 1932, in Kansas City, MO, the younger of two children of Joseph Michael Siragusa, an Italian immigrant, and Pauline Francesca (Passantino) Siragusa. He grew up in Northeast Kansas City,...