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Barbara Ellen Staab

Barbara Ellen Staab

Dec 1, 2018

Barbara Ellen (Swartout) Staab, 85, passed away December 1, 2018, at Liberty Hospital in Liberty, MO, with family at her side. She was born April 25, 1933, in Galesburg, IL, the middle of three daughters of Ralph Eugene and Mary Lucile (Hughs) Swartout. Along with her parents, Barbara was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Staab, and daughter, Kristan...

Carol J. Shapiro

Carol J. Shapiro

Nov 30, 2018

CAROL JUNE (SHINGLETON) SHAPIRO

Carol June Shapiro (Junie), 84, passed away peacefully on November 30, 2018, in Odessa, MO. She was born on March 29, 1934, in Noel, MO, the fifth child of Walt and Edith Shingleton.

Carol lived in Kansas City for more than sixty years, and retired from First Federal Bank, Kansas City. She was a long-time volunteer...

Kenneth C. Stolberg

Kenneth C. Stolberg

Nov 30, 2018

Kenneth Charles Stolberg, a 40-year resident of Grandview, Missouri, passed away peacefully in his home on November 30, 2018 at the age of 87, with family by his side. Ken was born in Munhul, Pennsylvania in March of 1931 and is survived by his loving wife of 43 years Esther, sons Steven (Tina), David (Lori), Donald (Nancy), Daughters Juline (Doug)...

Brandon James Doherty

Brandon James Doherty

Nov 30, 2018

Brandon James Doherty, loving and dedicated father, son, and brother, passed away at the age of 47 on November 30, 2018. He was surrounded by his loving family. Brandon was born December 24, 1970. Our Christmas Eve baby was a gift from God and has been called home way too soon. We didn’t want him to go.

Brandon was a...

Barbara J. Schroeder

Barbara J. Schroeder

Nov 29, 2018

Barbara Schroeder, age 76, of Kansas City, Missouri passed away on November 29th, 2018 at Research Hospital in Kansas City Missouri. A funeral mass will be held at St. John Francis Regis at 10am on Monday, December 3rd, with burial services immediately following at Forest Hill / Calvary Cemetery. The wake will be from 5 – 7pm on Sunday, December...

Jr. Charles N. Smith

Jr. Charles N. Smith

Nov 29, 2018

Charles Nichol Smith, Jr. (Nick) was born November 16, 1943, in Sedalia, MO, and passed away November 29, 2018, at Liberty Hospital.

Nick was preceded in death by his parents, Charles N. Smith, Sr. and Mary V. (May) Smith, and daughter, Jennifer Smith Carr. He leaves his wife, Diana (Krause) Smith, son, Jeffery A. Smith and daughter-in-law, Dana (Stewart) Smith....

Martha L. Thompson

Martha L. Thompson

Nov 27, 2018

Martha Thompson 69, passed away on November 27, 2018 peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones. She was a dedicated wife, mother, sister, and grandmother. She is survived by her husband David Thompson, her children Pete Williams, Shellie Clark, John Thompson and Ina Gillespie, Her Sister’s Virginia, Margie, Lynn and Vesta, and her brother Richard. She has Nine grandchildren and...

Minnie Lee Tyler

Minnie Lee Tyler

Nov 27, 2018

Minnie Lee (Russell) Tyler, 96, of Gladstone, MO, and formerly of Mountain Park, OK, passed away November 27, 2018, at home. She was born December 24, 1921, in Dexter, TX, the third of seven children of Thomas Franklin and Mary Myrtle (Conaway) Russell. Along with her parents, Minnie Lee was preceded in death by her husband, Edgar Lee Tyler, five...

Lorna Anise Post

Lorna Anise Post

Nov 26, 2018

Lorna Anise Post, 63, passed away November 26, 2018. Lorna was born November 22, 1955 to Homer and Clara Lee Hardin. She is survived by her husband William Post; sons Dwayne, Mark and Paul Post; grandchildren Trevor, Emily, Amanda, Jacob, Mason, Tyler and Griffin Post; great grandson Marcus Post; her mother Clara DeLisle; brother Ed Varnell; and her sisters Marquetta...

Robert J. “Bob” Pennington

Robert J. “Bob” Pennington

Nov 25, 2018

Robert Joseph “Bob” Pennington passed away on Sunday, November 25, 2018, surrounded by his family. Bob was born on February 12, 1942 in Kansas City, Missouri to Fred and Madelene (Kramps) Pennington. He graduated from Raytown High School and attended both the University of Central Missouri and Rockhurst University. After graduating from Rockhurst, Bob worked as a bank loan officer...

Christopher Lee Holbrook

Christopher Lee Holbrook

Nov 25, 2018

On Sunday, November 25th, 2018, Christopher Lee Holbrook - loving son, brother, uncle, godfather, and friend - passed away at the age of 36. Chris was born on June 8th, 1982 in Kansas City, MO.

Chris had many passions, emergency medicine being one. Chris completed his Associates degree in Emergency Medical Science and was quickly promoted to Lieutenant at Johnson...

Loretta J. Weber

Loretta J. Weber

Nov 24, 2018

Loretta J. Weber, 61, passed away November 24, 2018.  Visitation will be 6-8PM, Wednesday, November 28 at Park Lawn, 8251 Hillcrest Rd.  Mass of Christian burial will be 10AM, Thursday, November 29 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 11311 Johnson Dr., Shawnee, KS; burial in Memorial Park Cemetery.

Service Information: Visitation will be 6-8PM, Wednesday, November 28 at Park Lawn, 8251...

Joseph E. Jackson

Joseph E. Jackson

Nov 23, 2018

Joseph E. Jackson, age 91, entered into rest November 23, 2018. He is survived by son Richard E. Jackson, daughter Cynthia A. Sharp, daughter Phyllis J. Stangl, 13 grandchildren, 26 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandson. He was preceded by his beloved Anna L. Jackson and son Joe A. Jackson. He leaves behind a wonderful legacy.

Visitation 12PM, service...

Larry K. Whittet

Larry K. Whittet

Nov 23, 2018

Larry Kent Whittet, 60, died November 23, 2018. Cremation, with inurnment at a later date in February at Robinson Cemetery near Weaubleau, MO.

Larry was born February 18, 1958, in Oklahoma City, OK, to George Calvin and Muriel Jean (Merck) Whittet. He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Sandra Loszewski. Survivors include his son, Jonathan Whittet;...

Anton Joseph Mazur

Anton Joseph Mazur

Nov 23, 2018

Anton Joseph Mazur, 34, passed away November 23, 2018. Anton was born May 15, 1984 in Houston, Texas. His passions included cooking, reading, studying history, playing games, and spending time with his wife, Jessica and cat, Jack. He cherished spending time with his friends & family and would always help anyone in need. Anton is survived by his wife, Jessica...

Howard N. Marlow

Howard N. Marlow

Nov 22, 2018

Howard Nelson Marlow, 93, of the Kansas City Northland, passed away November 22, 2018, at Excelsior Springs Health Center. Visitation will begin at 1:00 pm, followed by a service celebrating Howard's life at 2:00 pm, on Tuesday, November 27, at Park Lawn Northland Chapel, I-35 at State Route 291, Liberty, MO. Burial in Glenridge Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials...

Beaty J. “Tex” Ownsbey

Beaty J. “Tex” Ownsbey

Nov 20, 2018

Beaty J. “Tex” Ownsbey, 89, of Lathrop, passed away November 20, 2018, at home with family at his side. Visitation begins at 10:00 am, followed by a service celebrating Tex’s life at 11:30 am, on Friday, November 30, at Park Lawn Lathrop Chapel, 901 Clinton Street, Lathrop. Flowers are accepted or memorials are suggested to the Lathrop American Legion or...

Kirk Michael Haner

Kirk Michael Haner

Nov 19, 2018

Kirk Michael Haner, 58, passed away unexpectedly on November 19, 2018, at his home in Liberty. A memorial celebration will be held from 2-4 pm Saturday, November 24, at Park Lawn Northland Chapel, I-35 at State Route 291, Liberty. Remembering Kirk's love for animals, memorials are suggested to the no-kill animal shelter of your choice.

Kirk was born May 25,...

Christopher J. Smith

Christopher J. Smith

Nov 18, 2018

Christopher Joseph Smith, 59, of Liberty, MO, passed away November 18, 2018 at home. Visitation will begin at 10:00 am, followed by Mass of Christian burial at 11:00 am, on Tuesday, November 27, at St. James Catholic Church, Liberty. Burial will follow in Glenridge Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the St. James Building Fund.

Chris was born February 28, 1959,...

Una Faye Bowman

Una Faye Bowman

Nov 17, 2018

Una Faye Bowman, 88, passed away November 17, 2018. Una was born March 23, 1930 in Great Falls, MT to Benona and Emma Benedict. Una drove a school bus for 35 years. She was a member of O.E.S. Swope Park Chapter.

Una was preceded in death by her husband of 37 years, Clarence Bowman, infant son Lawrence and grandson Michael....

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