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Essie Fae Brands

Essie Fae Brands

Mar 22, 2024

Essie F Brands born October 23, 1931 in Elmo, MO died peacefully March 22, 2024, in Belton, MO.Essie worked for Safeway as a meat cutter and then a butcher for 27 years. She also worked at the IRS for 6 years.Essie had been a member of Ruskin Heights Baptist Church for 39 years until it sold, then she became a...

Juanita J. Meeks

Juanita J. Meeks

Mar 21, 2024

JUANITA J. MEEKS

 

Juanita Joyce Meeks, 92, a longtime Pleasant Valley resident, passed away March 21, 2024, at NorthCare Hospice House with family at her side.

Juanita was born in Eureka Springs, Arkansas, and grew up in Elk Ranch, Arkansas, one of six children of Roy Clayton and Lois Erma (Gadd) Gaddy.  She was united in marriage to Raymond L. Meeks on January 17, 1953, and they were blessed with two children, Roger and...

Barbara E. Seburn

Barbara E. Seburn

Mar 19, 2024

Barbara E. Seburn, 91, of Lee’s Summit Missouri, passed away March 19, 2024, at John Knox Village, surrounded by her friends who will miss her cheerful disposition and ready wit. Barb was born in Kansas City MO to Opal Wilson Seburn and Thomas Seburn, a beloved only child. She graduated from Southwest High School in Kansas City MO in 1949,...

Norman Charles Comstock

Norman Charles Comstock

Mar 19, 2024

NORMAN C. COMSTOCK

 

          Norman Charles Comstock, 65, of the Kansas City Northland, passed away unexpectedly on March 19, 2024.  

          Norman was born July 28, 1958, in Kansas City, MO, the son of William L. and Josephine (Consiglio) Comstock.  His parents preceded him in death.

          Norman graduated from Ruskin High School...

Jason Eric Severson

Jason Eric Severson

Mar 19, 2024

Jason Severson (1972-2024) 

 

Jason Severson, 51, on Kansas City, MO died on March 19, 2024. 

 

Jason was raised in Cedarburg, WI by Dennis and Nancy Severson. He graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater then went on to work for leading global trade and commerce companies. Jason was the tech wizard you wanted in the room to help close the big deal. 

 

Jason was preceded in death by...

Mary Etta Wendleton

Mary Etta Wendleton

Mar 17, 2024

MARY ETTA WENDLETON

 

          Mary Etta Wendleton, 76, a Kansas City Northland resident, passed away March 17, 2024, at NorthCare Hospice House.

          Mary was born December 13, 1947, in Sedalia, Missouri, to John and Betty Ruth Baker.  She grew up and lived most of her life in Independence, MO, graduating from Truman High School. Mary...

Earlene A. Tosspon

Earlene A. Tosspon

Mar 17, 2024

Earlene A. Tosspon, 86, passed away March 17, 2024.  Graveside services will be 1PM, Wednesday, March 20 at Memorial Park Cemetery, 8251 Hillcrest Rd., Kansas City, Missouri.

JoAnn Marie Ollier

JoAnn Marie Ollier

Mar 16, 2024

JoAnn Marie Ollier

 

JoAnn Marie Ollier, 86, a longtime Liberty resident, passed peacefully at home on March 16, 2024, surrounded by family.

JoAnn was born June 16, 1937, in Cincinnati, Ohio, the daughter of Charles and Beatrice Irene (Cook) Deininger.  She was united in marriage to Donald J. Ollier on May 22, 1965, and they are parents of five children and grandparents...

George William Geesey

George William Geesey

Mar 16, 2024

George Geesey died at the age of 81 on Saturday, March 16, 2024 in Kansas City. He was the loving husband of Barbara and loving father to George and Donna.George was born in February 1941, the oldest child of George and Ada in Idaho.  His parents were ministers and they often moved from pastorate to pastorate in Idaho, Oregon, and...

Brian Keith Price

Brian Keith Price

Mar 15, 2024

In loving memory of Brian Keith Price, who was called to his eternal rest on March 15, 2024, at the age of 53. Born on July 18, 1970, in Philadelphia, PA, Brian's journey on this earth began as a blessing to his family and all who would come to know him. His departure from has left a void in the...

Ellen Lillard Scott

Ellen Lillard Scott

Mar 13, 2024

Ellen Lillard Scott, age 87, passed away March 13, 2024. Survivors include daughters: Laveia Socey, Teresa Bewerunge, Renee Daniel and Angel Hamilton; and numerous loving extended family members.She was preceded in death by her parents, Asa and Bertha Lillard; her brother, Larry Lillard; and son, Darrell Daniel.Graveside services will be held at 10:30am, Tuesday, March 19, 2024, at Memorial Park...

Terry "Mike" M. Bartels

Terry "Mike" M. Bartels

Mar 11, 2024

Terry Bartels, aka Mike, age 76, of Liberty, MO passed away Monday, March 11, 2024. 

Terry is survived by his wife Rosie; four children, Ellen, David/Christina, Liz and Nick; four grandchildren, Noah, Avery, Nicholas and Jacob; and countless nieces, nephews and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Hazel; and his siblings, Lois, Don, and Shirley.

Terry grew...

Debra Lynn Hutson

Debra Lynn Hutson

Mar 11, 2024

          Debra Lynn Hutson, 64, of the Kansas City Northland, passed away March 11, 2024, at home surrounded by family.

          Debbie was born June 5, 1959, in Denver, Colorado, the eldest of four daughters of Roger and Donna (Johnson) Moehlman.  She was married to David Ross Hutson on May 31, 1980, and they were...

Angeline Kapnistos

Angeline Kapnistos

Mar 11, 2024

Angeline Sakoulas Kapnistos, 95, of Leawood, Kansas, devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and sister, passed away on March 11. 2024. The family will receive visitors from 10 am to 11 am at the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, 12001 Wornall Road, Kansas City. MO, with the funeral service immediately following. Burial in Calvary Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the church. Angie...

Stanley A. Willingham

Stanley A. Willingham

Mar 9, 2024

Stanley A. Willingham, 67, passed away March 9, 2024.  Stanley was born and resided in Kansas City, Missouri.  He attended Center High School, graduating in 1974.Stanley was preceded in death by his father Jerome Willingham, his brother James Willingham and his sister-in-law Sue Willingham.  He is survived by his mother Barbara Willingham, his sister Robin Weibel (Paul), nieces and nephews,...

Bob Francis Middleton

Bob Francis Middleton

Mar 9, 2024

Bob Francis Middleton, 87, passed away March 9, 2024.  He was born July 27, 1936, the youngest of six children of Oscar and Iva Middleton.  He spent the first 9 years of his life on a dairy farm in Joplin, Mo, then moved to Kansas City.He attended East High School, graduating in 1955 and was a stand-out athlete in basketball...

Katherine "Kathy" Kay Litten

Katherine "Kathy" Kay Litten

Mar 9, 2024

KATHERINE “KATHY” LITTEN

 

          Katherine Kay Litten, 77, of Liberty, MO, passed peacefully on March 9, 2024, with family at her side.

          Kathy was born July 26, 1946, in Clarinda, Iowa, the eldest of two children of Wade Wesley and Ethel Leiner Scholey.  She grew up in Villisca, Iowa and graduated from Villisca High School....

Linnea Kenney Brock

Linnea Kenney Brock

Mar 8, 2024

Linnea Kenney Brock, longtime Liberty resident passed peacefully surrounded by loved ones on March 8, 2024.

 

Linnea was born November 20, 1933, and grew up in Cranston, RI with her parents, the Rev. Leon and Ruth Kenney, sister Marsha and brother Jimmy, until she made the long train ride to Liberty, Missouri to attend William Jewell College. There she joined the...

Jane Elizabeth Elliott

Jane Elizabeth Elliott

Mar 7, 2024

Jane Elizabeth Elliott was born on November 3, 1929, in Kansas City, Missouri, and died peacefully on March 7, 2024, in St. Joseph, Missouri at the age of 94.

She was the daughter of Dr. Joseph Frederick and Ann Elizabeth Fox. Her early years were spent on The Paseo Boulevard in Kansas City. She told many stories of riding her bicycle...

Melba "Joy" Dysart

Melba "Joy" Dysart

Mar 6, 2024

Melba “Joy” Dysart, 82, of Lee’s Summit, MO, passed away March 6th 2024, at Sunrise of Leawood in Leawood, KS under the loving care of Harbor Hospice of Kansas. Joy was born May 15th 1941 in Ironton, MO to Woodrow and Dortha (Walker) Thomas, who preceded her in death. Joy lived with her family in Fredericktown, MO, and later Farmington,...

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