Obituaries

Marjorie J. Solsberg

May 29, 2020

Marjorie J. Solsberg, my precious beloved mother, entered into heaven on May 29, 2020 at the age of 98. She was preceded in death by her husband, Melburn (dec. July 3, 2011), and her daughter, Donna Jean (dec. Dec. 17, 1954). She is survived by her son, Scott.

Marjorie was born in Cross Timbers, Missouri on September 28, 1921. Her...

Ruth Ann Jordan

May 28, 2020

RUTH ANN JORDAN, 74, OF INDEPENDENCE, MO PASSED AWAY MAY 28, 2020. GRAVESIDE SERVICES WILL BE HELD WITH THE FAMILY ON SATURDAY, JUNE 6TH, AT THE MEMORIAL PARK CEMETERY LOCATED AT 8251 HILLCREST ROAD, KANSAS CITY, MO. MS. JORDAN IS SURVIVED BY HER CHILDREN, PAMELA PATCHEN OF OVERLAND PARK, KANSAS, PATRICIA POLFER AND HER HUSBAND RUSSELL OF INDEPENDENCE, MO, AND...

Kathleen A. Tye

May 28, 2020

Kathleen Ann Tye, 87, passed May 28, 2020. Graveside services will be 2:30PM, Saturday, May 30 at Green Lawn Cemetery, 8251 Hillcrest Rd.

Kathleen was born November 7, 1932.  She was a member of Gospel Fellowship.  She had four children: Dale Tye (Merriel), Jewell Thomas, Lori Hurlburt (Robert) and Renita (Joe: deceased) Newman; fourteen grandchildren and many great grandchildren.  All...

Jean L. Dyer

May 27, 2020

Jean L. Dyer, 88, passed away peacefully on May 27, 2020. Private graveside family services.

Service Information: Private graveside family services.

Martin W. Barnes

May 27, 2020

Jr. Robert L. Herald

May 27, 2020

Robert Lee Herald, Jr (Bob) passed away peacefully into the presence of God on Wednesday, May 27, 2020. He was a beloved husband, father and grandfather. Born in Independence, MO on January 22, 1942 to Robert and Frances Herald. Before graduating from Van Horn High School (1960) in Kansas City Mo, he earned the rank of Eagle Scout. On August...

William Thomas Yuratovich

May 26, 2020

GLADSTONE, MO – William T. Yuratovich died of natural causes May 26, 2020 at Northcare Hospice. He was born March 5, 1925 in Kansas City, Kansas, the son of John and Julia (Stamfel) Yuratovich.

William (Bill) graduated from Bishop Ward High School, Class of 1943. Following graduation, he served with the U.S. Navy in the South Pacific during World War...

Daniel Alan Jurgensen

May 25, 2020

Daniel Alan Jurgensen, 67, of Liberty, MO, passed away peacefully on May 25, 2020, at St. Luke's Hospice House in Kansas City, MO with family at his side.

Dan was born February 14, 1953, in Fort Dodge, IA, the second of four sons of Richard and Mary (Wesley) Jurgensen. He graduated from Albia High School in Albia, IA, in 1971,...

Russell G. Privett

May 25, 2020

Russell Glenn Privett, 87, of Kearney, MO., passed away peacefully on Monday, May 25, 2020. He was a devoted husband and father of three sons.

Truly emulating his Heavenly Father, Russell was a solid rock when you were surrounded by sinking sand. He was strong, yet gentle, a tireless provider and a devout caregiver. He was a man of few...

Jr. Alfred Zimmerman

May 25, 2020

Alfred Zimmerman, Jr., 79, of the Kansas City Northland, passed away peacefully on May 25, 2020, at his home with family at his side.

Visitation for friends and family will be held from 9:30-10:45 am Friday, May 29, at Park Lawn Northland Chapel, I-35 at State Route 291, Liberty. Rosary and services will follow the visitation for family members. Burial...

Alene Ruth Mcclain

May 24, 2020

Alene Ruth McClain, 98, went to be with the Lord on May 24, 2020. Alene was born December 4, 1921 in Kansas City, KS to Verle and Lolita Blanche Ludwig

On April 5, 1941, Alene and William E. McClain were married in Kansas City, MO. They were married 66 years until William’s passing in 2007. Survived by children: William Gary...

Elvis W. “Al” Layton

May 23, 2020

Remembering Elvis (Al) Layton

The original “Elvis" as he always called himself was very hardworking, fun loving and truly enjoyed life! At a very young age, Al started helping the Layton family working side by side with his father. Once the school house burned down…and since "he knew more than the teacher"…he went to work full time and really never...

Ronald P. Combest

May 23, 2020

In Memory of Ronald Pearson Combest April 6,1930 to May 23, 2020

Ronald Pearson Combest of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma peacefully passed away to heaven on May 23, 2020 in the loving presence of his daughter and son-in-law at the Kansas City Hospice House at the age of 90. He is preceded in death by his parents Paul and Onnie Combest,...

Marsha K. Green

May 22, 2020

In loving memory of our sister, mother, grandmother and great grandmother, Marsha Kay (Huber) Green, 77, of Liberty, entered her eternal garden on May 22, 2020, at Liberty Hospital.

Marsha was born December 2, 1942, in Kansas City, Missouri, to Ralph Edward and Emma Elizabeth (McDaniels) Huber.

Along with her parents, Marsha was preceded in death by an infant brother,...

Sr. James E. Williams

May 22, 2020

Dallas Scott Atherton

May 21, 2020

Dallas Scott Atherton, of Smithville Missouri passed away May 21st at the age of 18.

Dallas was born May 9, 2002 at ST Luke’s Hospital in Kansas City, MO. He is the oldest child of Gregory Atherton and Megan Hynes. He is part of the 2020 Graduating class of Smithville High School and was currently working at QuikTrip.

Dallas was...

Georgia Ann Medley

May 21, 2020

Georgia Ann Medley, age 90, passed away peacefully on May 21, 2020 due to complications from her on-going battle with Parkinson’s disease. She was born September 19, 1929 in Durham Kansas to George and Ruth Peters.

Growing up in a small farming community, Georgia was the middle child of two sisters, Jean and Judy. Being a cheerleader in high school,...

Darrel W. Gourley

May 21, 2020

***A live streamed service will begin at 2:00 pm Sunday, May 31, 2020. Please see the attached link. https://youtu.be/A6mg6lAHvJw***

Darrel Wright Gourley, husband, father, grandfather, and beloved coach at William Jewell College, passed away May 21, 2020, at Norterre Living Center in Liberty, MO, at the age of 94.

Darrel was born February 23, 1926, in Cabool, MO, the second...

Saleta June White

May 21, 2020

Saleta June White, 86, passed away peacefully in her home on May 21, 2020. She was a wonderful wife, mother and grandmother and adored by everyone she ever met. Her kindness, laughter, and love of life can never be matched. She was preceded in death by her husband William (1983) and her daughter Alice (2014). She is survived of the...

James Edward Smith

May 20, 2020

James Edward Smith, 68, of Pleasant Valley, MO, passed away peacefully on May 20, 2020, at his home with family at his side. Visitation will be held from 2-4 pm Saturday, May 30, at Park Lawn Northland Chapel, I-35 at State Route 291, Liberty. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the American Cancer Society.

Jim was born April...