Gwendolyn Yvonne Jones
Jan 22, 2025
Gwendolyn "Yvonne" Jones was born on October 25, 1927, to Ahrens William "AW" and Florence Marie Penfold, in Schell City Missouri. She was preceded in death by husband, Paul W. Jones; brother, Wilbur Leroy “Bud” Penfold; daughter, Kelli Lynn Jones-Vermillion, and granddaughters, Ericka Yvonne Jones and Isabella Vermillion.
She was raised in Rockville, MO, graduating from Rockville High School and attended...
Margaret A Simmons
Jan 22, 2025
Margaret was born on September 13, 1928, to Christopher Kessinger and Edna (Chamberlain) Kessinger in Donellson, IL. She passed away peacefully on January 22, 2025
She attended and graduated from Hillsboro Community High School with the class of 1945.
She married James E. Simmons on May 22, 1948. They later moved to the Kansas City area in 1953. Three children were born from...
Atkins Eugene "Gene" Burns
Jan 22, 2025
Atkins (Gene) Burns age 82 died peacefully at home on Wednesday January 22, 2025.
Gene was born on August 28, 1942 in Lebanon. MO to Oliver and Nancy Burns. He married his love Linda Mizer Burns. They moved to KCMO where he worked thru out his career at different locations but retired from Temple Heights Manor working in maintenance. Over 61...
Benjamin Palmisano III
Jan 20, 2025
Benjamin Palmisano III, formerly Brian Anderson, passed away at St. Lukes Hospice House in Kansas City, Missouri, on January 20, 2025, at the age of 68. He was born in Sugar Creek, Missouri to the late Gaylord and Dana Anderson.
Ben was a graduate of Raytown North Highschool. Over the years Ben had several jobs, most recently, he worked for the...
Wynona J. Pearman
Jan 20, 2025
Wynona Jeanne Pearman, 92 passed away silently on January 20, 2025 surrounded by her family. She is preceded in death by her husband, David Lee Pearman; her parents Herbert Hadley Yardley and Beatrice Lucille Sayer Yardley; her siblings Beatrice Woody, Linda Floyd, and Charles Yardley; and her granddaughter Christina Deveney.
She is survived by her 4 children and their spouses, David...
Mary V. Zellers
Jan 20, 2025
Mary V. Zellers, age 80, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 20, 2025, at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, MO. She was born August 15, 1944, in Kansas City, MO to James & Frances Anderson.
She worked for Sears Contract Sales as a secretary for 38 years before her forced retirement; she went on to work at the Jackson County...
Betty Joan Bopp
Jan 20, 2025
Betty Joan Bopp passed away on January 20, 2025 from complications due to dementia. She was born in Herington, Kansas on July 17, 1927 to Albert Rex Tharp and Mary Ruth Tharp.
Betty attended Wyandotte High School (Class of ‘45) in Kansas City, Kansas and attended The University of Kansas where she received a Bachelor of Music Degree in Violin Performance...
Bonnie Lorine Morris
Jan 19, 2025
Bonnie Lorine Morris, 80, passed away peacefully at home on January 19, 2025.
Bonnie was born on May 9th, 1944 in Kansas City, Missouri to Homer and Hilda Shineman. She graduated from Paola High School in 1962. She met the love of her life, Clinton Morris, on a blind date in 1962, and married him on April 4th, 1964. Bonnie began...
Bonnie Laterra
Jan 18, 2025
Bonnie Laterra passed away on January 18, 2025. She was born on August 15, 1935, in Kansas City, Kansas.
In 1952, Bonnie married Salvatore Laterra. She will be laid to rest with him in the Leavenworth National Cemetery, in Leavenworth, Kansas.
Bonnie was preceded in death by her husband, Salvatore, and her beloved son, Steve. She is survived by her daughter, Diane.
A...
Helen Irene Moulder
Jan 18, 2025
Helen Irene Moulder, 87, passed away peacefully at Jefferson Health Care, Lee’s Summit, MO on Saturday, January 18, 2025.
Friends are invited to share memories of Helen at a visitation from 9:30-10:30 am Saturday February 01, 2025 at Park Lawn Northland Chapel (1640 N. MO. 291 Hwy. Liberty, MO 64068). Followed by funeral services at 10:30am. Interment will be in Mount...
Ronald L. Rowlette, Sr.
Jan 17, 2025
Ronald L. Rowlette, Sr., 79, died peacefully at the home on January 17, 2025
Ronald was born on March 23,1945, in Kansas City, Missouri to Fletcher and Eleanor Rowlette.
He is preceded in death by both parents, brothers, Richard Rowlette, Mark Rowlette, sister, Donna Ackley and nephew Marc Rowlette.
Ronald attended the Kansas City Missouri public schools and graduated with a GED degree.
He...
Joyce Laverne Lewis
Jan 16, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Joyce Laverne (VanBebber) Lewis on January 16th, 2025 at the age of 85. Joyce was born on October 4th, 1939 in Cowgill Missouri to Vernon Nicholas VanBebber and Opal Reva Bryant. She graduated from Central Highschool in 1957, two years later she married Jack Lewis and in 1961, she...
Dorothy L. Moreno
Jan 16, 2025
Dorothy Lorene Moreno, born to Arge and Norma (Heitman) Newsome on December 17, 1937, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on January 16, 2025. Dorothy was known for her spunky spirit, quick wit, and her love for the simple joys of life. She enjoyed spending time in her garden, reading, and watching birds while sipping coffee on her front...
Maurice "Allen" Nay
Jan 15, 2025
It is with a heavy heart that we are sharing the passing of Maurice Allen Nay. He went to be with Jesus on January 15, 2025.
He is survived by his three daughters, Darcy & Scott Jones, Mary & Josh Golden, and Anna & Gabriel Tamayo; and his grandchildren: Danielle, Nathan, Nicolle, Aryah, Djeshua, Mariela, Gabriella, Jace, Abigail, and Eli; and...
Janet F. Purcell
Jan 15, 2025
Janet Frances Purcell departed this world for her Heavenly home on January 15, 2025 surrounded by her daughters and people that loved her.
Janet was born on March 1, 1945 to Charles and Frances (Rice) Gipson in Kansas City, MO. She spent her early years living on an acre of farm land where she enjoyed the animals, fishing and riding her...
Raeneal Janet Kalinka
Jan 14, 2025
Raeneal was born in Muncie, Kansas on May 24, 1932, and went to be with the Lord on January 14, 2025, at the age of 92. She died peacefully at Sunrise Living in Leawood, Kansas.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Edice Letellier, brother, Robert McCurrie and husband Jack Kalinka. She is survived by her daughter, Peggy Martin, and...
JoAnne L. Dye
Jan 14, 2025
JoAnne L. Dye, 88, of Independence, Missouri, passed away on Tuesday, January 14, 2025. She was born November 7, 1936, in St. Joseph, Missouri to the late Toad and Frances (Partch) Morgan.
She is survived by her daughters Linda (Jim) Schulz, Lisa (John) McMechan and Laura (Carl Maxwell) Spaulding; 5 grandchildren: JodyLee (Molly), Sarah (Zach), Melanie (Troy), Jade and Raven; and...
Elizabeth Jane Allen-Simmons
Jan 13, 2025
Elizabeth Jane (Curless) Allen-Simmons, 64, passed away on January 13, 2025. Elizabeth was born on March 8, 1960 in Kansas City, MO to Robert W. and Muriel J. Curless.
Elizabeth, a life-long resident of the Kansas City area, grew up in a large family with a loving mother and father, four brothers and four sisters. She graduated from Center High School...
Robert L. Dean
Jan 12, 2025
Robert, (Bob) Dean of Lee’s Summitt MO was born in Harrison, Arkansas to Norris Hugh Dean and Viola (Turnbull) Dean. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Marilyn, his sister, Shirley and her spouse, Merrill.
Upon graduation from UCM in Warrensburg, MO, Bob earned his Master’s degree at the University of Missouri, Kansas City (UMKC). While there, he...
Donnell Jackson
Jan 12, 2025
Mr. Donnell Shirrell Jackson was born on November 4, 1964, to Donald & Delores Jackson (Broughton) in Kansas City, MO. Donnell received his wings on January 12, 2025, at 60 years old. Donnell attended Ladd Elementary, Bingham Junior High & Southwest High School. At an early age Donnell discovered his talent in baseball positioned at 2nd base & short stop....
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