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Jeanne Angell

Jeanne Angell

Sep 6, 2023

Almeda Jean (Jeanne) Angell was born July 2nd, 1947 in Hardtner, Kansas to Allen D. (Bud) Angell and Alice Ruth Broyles. Jeanne graduated from Grandview High School in 1965. She then attended Central Missouri State University where she earned an undergraduate degree in Elementary Education and a Master’s degree in Education Administration. Jeanne later earned her PHD in Educational Curriculum...

Margaret Louise Merryman

Margaret Louise Merryman

Sep 5, 2023

 

           Margaret Louise (Smothermon) Merryman, 92, a former longtime resident of Independence, MO, passed away peacefully on September 5, 2023, at John Knox Village in Lee’s Summit where she resided the past five years.

          Margaret was born September 22, 1930, in Mulberry, KS, the youngest of three children of Lewis and Margaret Mae (Provan) Smothermon.  She graduated from...

Jo Ann Greer

Jo Ann Greer

Sep 4, 2023

Jo Ann Greer, 94, passed away September 4, 2023.  Visitation will be 9-10:30AM, Tuesday, September 12 at Park Lawn Funeral Home, 8251 Hillcrest Rd., Kansas City, Missouri; 10:30AM graveside service at Memorial Park Cemetery, Kansas City, Missouri.  In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to God's Mountain Ministries, 14771 Old Hwy 59, Rushville, Missouri 64484.

Richard Layne Phillips

Richard Layne Phillips

Sep 2, 2023

Richard Layne Phillips, age 59, passed away in Grandview MO due to a tragic accident on September 2, 2023.

He was born in Kansas City MO at Baptist Medical Center on January 19, 1964. His professions included sole proprietor of Phillips Remodeling and a former Metro bus driver. His hobbies were boating and fishing. He was a die hard Chiefs...

Elaine Marie Linville

Elaine Marie Linville

Sep 2, 2023

 

Elaine Marie Linville, 63, of Kansas City, MO passed away Saturday, September 2nd, 2023 at her beloved Friendship House.  Elaine was born April 19, 1960 at the Bales Hospital in Carrollton, Missouri to James Richard and Nadine Frances (Hofmann) Linville.  Elaine grew up in Norborne, MO, attended Norborne Public Schools (beginning with kindergarten taught by her mother), and graduated...

Ora Lee Wilson

Ora Lee Wilson

Sep 1, 2023

ORA LEE WILSONA WOMAN OF FAITH, FOREVER CHERISHEDJan 11, 1938 - Sep 1, 2023

Ora Lee Wilson (Salley) was born on January 11, 1938, to Austin and Hazel Salley in Little Rock, Arkansas. She lived her early childhood life with her grandmother and 4 of her siblings, Emma, Alex, Levi, and, Abe. In her own words, she loved the sweet...

Violet Shelton

Violet Shelton

Sep 1, 2023

Violet Shelton, 87, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away on Friday, September 1, 2023 at Care Haven Homes in Overland Park, Kansas. A memorial visitation will be from 4:00 - 6:00 PM on Friday, September 8, 2023 at Park Lawn Funeral Home, 8251 Hillcrest Road, Kansas City, Missouri 64138.

Violet was born on Dec 21, 1935 in Belfast, N. Ireland...

Phyllis Renea Bogert

Phyllis Renea Bogert

Sep 1, 2023

Phyllis Renea Bogert, 79, passed away September 1, 2023.  Visitation will be 12PM, with services to follow at 1PM, Wednesday, September 6 at Park Lawn Funeral Home, 8251 Hillcrest Rd., Kansas City, Missouri; burial in Green Lawn Cemetery.

Cleter R. Christian

Cleter R. Christian

Aug 31, 2023

There are many trials that seem hard to bear at first which prove true blessings later when we see of what false materials they were first composed. –Stephen Vincent Benet

Life is not lost by dying; life is lost minute by minute, day by dragging day, in all the thousand small uncaring ways.  –Stephan Vincent Benet

Born October 25, 1944, Cleter...

Dolphus "Tommy" Thomas, Jr.

Dolphus "Tommy" Thomas, Jr.

Aug 31, 2023

Dolphus “Tommy” Thomas, Jr. was born December 15, 1933, in Minden, Louisiana to parents, the late Adolphus [Buddy] Thomas and Syble Houston Thomas.  He was Baptized and Confirmed at Mount Zion CME Temple in Minden, Louisiana.  He was educated at Webster High School, 1953, Minden, Louisiana.Dolphus served in the United States Marine Corps and received the National Defense Service Medal...

Helene Martina Eskra

Helene Martina Eskra

Aug 31, 2023

 

 

          Helene Martina Eskra, 91, of Liberty, MO, passed away August 31, 2023, at Pleasant Valley Manor.

          Helene was born June 5, 1932, in Wyoming, Pennsylvania, the middle of three daughters of Leo and Mary (Lulewicz) Sarachewski.  Along with her parents, Helene was preceded in death by her husband, Peter Eskra, and older sister, Florence Gatrone. 

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Richard M. Ong

Richard M. Ong

Aug 30, 2023

Richard M. Ong died August 30, 2023.  A visitation and rosary will be held at 9:30 AM on September 7, 2023, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10AM at St. Peter’s Catholic Church, 815 E. Meyer Boulevard, Kansas City Missouri; private burial in Resurrection Cemetery of Lenexa, Kansas.

He was a lifelong resident of Kansas City and grew-up...

Gavin Michael McKenna

Gavin Michael McKenna

Aug 30, 2023

 

Gavin Michael McKenna was born on October 24, 2005 in Pittsburgh, PA.  He was born loving the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Iowa State Cyclones, and remained an avid fan of both teams for 17 years. Gavin loved sports, not only playing them, but also talking about them. He was always quick to ramble off players and stats to anyone...

Joseph George Markovich

Joseph George Markovich

Aug 29, 2023

 

          Joseph George Markovich, 66, of the Kansas City Northland, passed away August 29, 2023, with family at his side.

          Joe was born July 24, 1957, in Independence, MO, the son of Joseph and Susie (Haluska) Markovich.  Along with his parents, Joe was preceded in death by a baby sister.  Joe grew up in Sugar Creek, MO and...

James L. McMullin

James L. McMullin

Aug 29, 2023

James L. McMullin of Raytown, Missouri died Tuesday, August 29, 2023 at the age of 96.  A graveside service will be held on Friday, September 8, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. at Green Lawn Cemetery in Kansas City.

Jim was born January 21, 1927  in Parma, Missouri near the Missouri Bootheel, the only son of  James Charles McMullin and Annis E....

Frances E. Wynn

Frances E. Wynn

Aug 29, 2023

Frances E. Wynn, 98, passed away August 29, 2023.  Graveside services will be 1PM, Friday, September 1 at Woodlawn Cemetery, Independence, Missouri.

Anthony E. Everhart

Anthony E. Everhart

Aug 27, 2023

Anthony “Tony” Eugene Everhart, 55, passed away unexpectedly on August 27, 2023, at Lee's Summit Medical Center. Tony was born September 10, 1967 in Clarinda, IA to Fred Everhart and Kathleen Clark. He owned and operated Everhart Tree Service since 1996.  Tony was known as Big “T” to many of his friends. Tony enjoyed traveling, watching football, riding his side by...

Heather L. Klemenz

Heather L. Klemenz

Aug 27, 2023

Heather L. Klemenz, 35, passed away August 27, 2023.  Visitation will be 9AM, with services to follow at 10AM, Friday, September 1 at Park Lawn Funeral Home, 8251 Hillcrest Rd., Kansas City, Missouri; burial in Green Lawn Cemetery.

Mona R. Marsh

Mona R. Marsh

Aug 26, 2023

MONA RUTH MARSH-GRAY, 86, Born in Kansas City, MO on July 6th, 1937.  Mona passed away August 26, 2023 at KC Hospice House surrounded by Family.  A native of KC born to Kenneth C. Potter & Gladys I. Cable-Potter.  Mona attended Horace Mann Grade school, Central Junior High & Central High School, finally graduating in 1958.  In 1953 Mona married...

Larry Carl Bliss

Larry Carl Bliss

Aug 25, 2023

 

Larry Carl Bliss, 77, passed away peacefully on August 25th, 2023, at Liberty Hospital in Liberty, Missouri. He grew up in Wamego, Kansas and graduated from Wamego High in 1964.

 He is preceded in death by his parents Norman and Viola Jean Bliss.  Survivors include his wife of 40 years, Cherie Bliss; daughter, Katie Wehr (Mark); 4 grandchildren; sister...

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