Obituaries

Apr 16, 2020

Harvey Woodard Clouse, born January 16, 1933 in Montebello, CA, died at home in Grandview, MO on April 16, 2020 at the age of 87. Harvey is survived by sons, Greg (Joni) of Grandview, MO, Brad (Laura) of Overland Park, KS, daughters Melody of Lee's Summit, MO, Angela (Stan) of Arlington, TX, 9 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. He is...

Apr 15, 2020

Apr 15, 2020

Monnie Ann Jackson, 77, of Liberty, MO, went to be with her Lord on April 15, 2020.

Monnie was born December 1, 1942, in East Liverpool, Ohio, the daughter of Van Smith Kenney and Addie Mae (Ankrom) Kenney. Monnie grew up in Chester, West Virginia and was united in marriage to David Earl Jackson on July 10, 1959. They were...

Apr 12, 2020

Billie R. McKinney, 83, passed away April 12th, 2020. Billie was born October 10th, 1936, in Kansas City, Missouri to Harold I. and Rose (Willdorff) McIntyre. She was preceded in death by her spouse, Bill McKinney; and her siblings Ruth, Doris, Virginia, H.I., II "Shorty" and Elsie. She leaves her children: Twilla M. Blaue and Will (Paige) McKinney; five grandchildren:...

Apr 12, 2020

Betty Lou (Farris) Spry, 88, passed away April 12, 2020, at her home in Polo, MO, with loved ones at her side.

Betty was born August 17, 1931, in Liberty, MO, the first of eight children of George Farris and LaMarion Bingham Farris. She graduated from Liberty High School in 1949, earning a scholarship and being recruited to play women's...

Apr 10, 2020

Norma Jean Nicholson, 93, of Raytown, Missouri peacefully left this life to be with the Lord on April 10, 2020. Norma Jean was born September 16, 1926 in Carbon Center (a small coal mining community) near Rich Hill, Missouri to Orval and Hazel (Jamett) Smith. Following her graduation from Rich Hill High School in 1944, she moved to Kansas City...

Apr 10, 2020

Teresa Lynn Rasmussen Lemon, 45, passed away April 10, 2020.  Teresa was born May 7, 1974 in Kearney, Nebraska to Rodney Rasmussen and Becky Rasmussen Lucas.  Her early years were spent on a farm south of Litchfield, Nebraska.  She moved to Kearney, Nebraska for high school and graduated from Kearney High in 1992.  After high school, Teresa moved to Lincoln,...

Apr 10, 2020

Virginia May Faucett (nee Hart), age 92, passed away on April 10, 2020 after a lengthy illness.   A private family ceremony is planned to celebrate Virginia’s life. In lieu of a public gathering, the family requests that anyone desiring may make a contribution to Children’s Mercy Hospital or to your favorite pet shelter.

Virginia was born in 1927 in...

Apr 9, 2020

     Margaret "Peggy" (Carpenter) Johnson, 78, of Kansas City, MO passed away Thursday, April 9, 2020, at the Villages of Jackson Creek in Independence, MO, after a long battle with Alzheimer's. She was born on August 23, 1941, in Kansas City, MO, the daughter of Donald W. and Charlotte J. (Edel) Carpenter.

     Peggy graduated from Southeast High...

Apr 9, 2020

Loraine W. Thate, 89, Overland Park, KS, passed away April 9, 2020. A private interment will be held at Memorial Park Cemetery. A celebration of Loraine’s life will be held at a future date when circumstances allow.

Loraine and her twin sister, LaRee, were born on October 24, 1930, in Kansas City, MO to Alvina and Albert Wutke (Meinert). She...

Apr 9, 2020

Ina Faye Beebe, age 87, of Kansas City, MO, passed away April 9, 2020.

Private services will be held, with burial at Memorial Park Cemetery.

Memorial tributes may be directed to Integrity Home Health and Hospice or Alzheimer's Association at www.alz.org

 

 

Service Information: Private services will be held, with burial at Memorial Park Cemetery.

Memorial tributes may be...

Apr 7, 2020

Juanita Marie (Johnson) Weber, 87, of Glenaire, joined her Heavenly Father on April 7, 2020, at her home surrounded by family.

Juanita was born April 12, 1932, in Kansas City, MO, one of nine children of Arthur and Jenny (Williams) Johnson. Along with her parents, Juanita was preceded in death by an infant brother, Dale Johnson; sister, Joanna Hood and...

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 3, 2020

Marilyn (Coy) Dean of Lee’s Summit, MO was born in Kansas City, MO to Edgar and Frieda Coy. She was preceded in death by her parents and her brother, Kenneth Coy of Kansas City, MO.

Marilyn grew up in Garden City, MO and upon graduation from Garden City High and UCM in Warrensburg MO., Marilyn was employed by the Social Security...

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...