Obituaries

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....

Feb 18, 2020

Patsy R. McDonald, 82, passed away February 18, 2020. Visitation 12PM, service 1PM, Saturday, February 22 at Park Lawn, 8251 Hillcrest Rd.; burial in Green Lawn Cemetery.

Service Information: Visitation 12PM, service 1PM, Saturday, February 22 at Park Lawn, 8251 Hillcrest Rd.; burial in Green Lawn Cemetery.

Feb 18, 2020

RuthAnn Clark, 76, passed away February 18, 2020 in Kansas City, MO. RuthAnn was born April 7, 1943 in Iola, KS. She loved her church, family, friends and cats. She was preceded in death by her parents Clair Cecil and Anna Zella (Stedman) Gosha; her husband of 42 years, John W. Clark and son James Jay Clark. Survivors include her...

Feb 18, 2020

Long time Kansas City area resident and business leader, Beverly D. (Gardner) Wholf, age 82, died peacefully Tuesday, February 18, 2020 in Sedalia, Missouri.

Born, March 14, 1937 in Omaha, Nebraska, Beverly was the daughter of Kansas City native Everett L. Gardner and Vera D. (Wakefield) Gardner. She graduated from Raytown High School in 1955, briefly attended Kansas University and...

Feb 17, 2020

Thomas Joseph Bowling, 64, of Gladstone, MO, passed away peacefully on February 17, 2020, at K. U. Medical Center in Kansas City, KS, with his wife Becky at his side.

Tom was born June 28, 1955, in Sycamore, IL, the youngest of four children of John and Mary (Cremer) Bowling. Tom graduated from high school in Billings, MT and remained...

Feb 17, 2020

Marvin C. Bowles, 85, of Liberty, passed away February 17, 2020, at Norterre Living Center. Visitation will begin at 12:30 pm, followed by a service celebrating Marvin's life at 2:30 pm, on Friday, February 21, at Park Lawn Northland Chapel, I-35 at State Route 291, Liberty. Burial at Crown Hill Cemetery in Excelsior Springs. Memorials are suggested to the American...

Feb 16, 2020

Reba Ann (Heath) Walker, 71, of Kansas City, Missouri, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, February 16, 2020 surrounded by her loving family. She was born September 10, 1948 in Norwood, Missouri to Elmer and Euneeda Heath of Ava, MO. Reba was united in marriage to Ronald Walker and they spent 47 happy years together. Reba...

Feb 16, 2020

Patricia L. Brotherton, 78, passed February 16, 2020. Visitation 930AM, Friday, March 6 at Park Lawn, 8251 Hillcrest Rd.; 1030AM burial in Memorial Park Cemetery.

Service Information: Visitation 930AM, Friday, March 6 at Park Lawn, 8251 Hillcrest Rd.; 1030AM burial in Memorial Park Cemetery.