Obituaries

Aug 18, 2022

BRIAN J. ROBB, D.O., M.B.A., F.A.C.E.P.

Brian Jon Robb, "Doc", 64, of Liberty, MO, passed away unexpectedly on August 18, 2022, in Bethany, MO.

Brian was born January 2, 1958, in Centerville, IA, the third of four children of Richard and Barbara Stamos Robb. His parents preceded him in death. Brian was united in marriage to Sharon Sue Griffin on...

Aug 17, 2022

Iola Williams, 94, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away on Wednesday, August 17, 2022.

Iola was born March 29, 1928 to Elnora and Louis Gentry. She was the third child of 11 children. She is survived by one sister Glodean Hunt of Pontiac, MI.

Iola married Thurman Simmons (deceased) in Greggston, TX in 1947. They had six children from this...

Aug 16, 2022

Reverend Paul Daniel League, 77, of Springfield, MO, received his eternal reward on August 16, 2022. He passed peacefully at St. Luke's Hospice House in Kansas City, MO, with loved ones at his side.

Dan was born September 4, 1944, in Wichita, KS, the middle of three children of Paul Byron and Virginia Ingrim League. Along with his parents, Dan...

Aug 16, 2022

Sarah Christine Olson, 42, of Liberty, Missouri, passed away unexpectedly on August 16th, 2022.

Sarah was born May 30th, 1980, in Kansas City, Missouri, the fourth of 9 children of Robert Earl Olson Jr. and Mary Margaret Flanagan Olson. Her father preceded her in death.

Sarah attended Bishop Miege High School and later received her Bachelor's Degree in Business from...

Aug 15, 2022

William Wayne Workman, 89, of Maryville, Tennessee, went to be with his Savior on Monday, August 15, 2022.

A visitation will be held from 6:00 - 8:00 pm on Monday, August 22, 2022, at Park Lawn Funeral Home, 8251 Hillcrest Road, Kansas City, Missouri 64138.

Funeral services are scheduled for 10:00 am on Tuesday, August 23, 2022, at Park Lawn...

Aug 15, 2022

Wayne Maurice Curtis, 79, of the Kansas City Northland, passed away August 15, 2022, surrounded by family in his home.

Wayne was born December 4, 1942, in Hartford, CT, the eldest of five children of Earl and Virginia (Small) Curtis. He served in the US Navy during the Vietnam era aboard the USS Constellation, receiving honorable discharge on February 8,...

Aug 14, 2022

Jimmie Ellsworth, Jr., 85, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away on Sunday, August 14, 2022 at his home. Funeral services are scheduled for 10:00 AM on Saturday, August 20, 2022 at Park Lawn Funeral Home, 8251 Hillcrest Rd., Kansas City, MO 64138. A visitation will be from 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM prior to the service. Interment will be in...

Aug 13, 2022

Linda Loree Kort, age 78, of Kansas City, MO, passed away on Saturday, August 13, 2022 at home.

Because we were not able to do a proper celebration of life for Dennis when he passed in 2020, it was her wish that we do a combined celebration of life for her and Dennis.  Details to follow.

Linda was born June...

Aug 13, 2022

Frances Leona Whiteaker Ginn, 95, of Liberty, Missouri, passed peacefully in her home at Laurel at Norterre on August 13, 2022, surrounded by loving family.

Frances was born June 14, 1927, in rural Dekalb County, Missouri, the younger of two daughters of James and Pansy Taylor Whiteaker. She graduated Valedictorian from Maysville High School in 1945 and received several college...

Aug 12, 2022

Larry Clark Ludecke, 79, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away on Friday, August 12, 2022 at his home. A funeral service is scheduled for 1:00 PM on Wednesday, August 17, 2022 at Park Lawn Funeral Home at 8251 Hillcrest Rd. Kansas City, MO 64138. A visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Burial will...

Aug 11, 2022

Esther Lucille (Lynn) Freeman, 99, of Americus, Georgia, went to be with her Lord on August 11, 2022. Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 PM on Saturday, August 27, 2022 at Park Lawn Funeral Home, 8251 Hillcrest Road, Kansas City, MO 64138. A visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Burial will follow in...

Aug 10, 2022

Susan Kay Elsberry, age 69, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away on August 10, 2022, after a courageous and determined battle with cancer. Diagnosed in August 2021, Susie committed to fighting her battle on her terms while living life to the fullest extent possible. Susie was born on July 22, 1953, to George and Bernadine Suter in Lexington, Missouri. As...

Aug 9, 2022

Karen K. Lane, 74, passed away August 9, 2022.  Visitation will begin at 12PM, with services to follow at 1PM, Tuesday, August 16 at Park Lawn Funeral Home, 8251 Hillcrest Rd., Kansas City, Missouri; burial in Memorial Park Cemetery.  Mom was a collector of angels and now its her time to receive her wings.

Service Information: Visitation will begin at 12PM, with...

Aug 9, 2022

Donna Dee (Bayless) Jacques, 85, of Valley Manor in Excelsior Springs, and formerly of Westbrook of Kearney, passed away August 9, 2022.

Donna was born April 11, 1937, in Crawford County, MO, the third of five children of Samuel Christopher and Martha Ellen (Ferris) Bayless. Donna retired as a Quality Appraisal Specialist for the Federal Government. She was a member...

Aug 8, 2022

Terry Lee Carkeek, 69, a lifelong Liberty resident, passed peacefully at home on August 8, 2022, surrounded by family.

Terry was born September 14, 1952, in Kansas City, MO, the younger of two children of Eldred Arthur "Ted" Carkeek and Mary Libbert Carkeek. His parents preceded him in death. He graduated from Liberty High School in 1970. Terry married his...

Aug 7, 2022

William J Vohs, 90, passed away at home in his favorite chair on August 7, 2022, surrounded by loved ones. William served in the Air Force from 1950-1953 and worked at Commerce Bank from age 16-62. Bill attended Bethany Baptist Church on Sundays with his sister. He enjoyed working on cars, scouring estate sales for bargains, and watching NASCAR and...

Aug 4, 2022

Gary Lee “Bear” Gray, 61, of Blue Springs, Missouri, passed away peacefully in his home on Thursday, August 4, 2022. A Celebration of Life will be held at 1:00 PM on Monday, August 22, 2022 at Park Lawn Funeral Home, 8251 Hillcrest Road, Kansas City, Missouri, 64138. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial and contributions go to...

Aug 4, 2022

Fredricka Ann “Teddie” Berkley, 80, passed away August 4, 2022. Teddie was the daughter of Dr. Walter and Mary Lou Burke. She was the youngest daughter and leaves a sister Amelia (Meme) Wolfe behind. She was also preceded in death by her daughter Courtney Blakey. She leaves children Ashley (Mike) Zellers, Megan (Chris) Newton, Todd (Tracie) Cramer, and son in...

Aug 3, 2022

Aug 3, 2022

It is with tremendous sadness that we announce Deborah “Debbie” Ann Martin (Miller), a beloved mother, daughter, aunt, cousin and friend, passed away on August 3, 2022 at KU Hospital from a combination of health issues at the age of 63. Debbie’s passing has been heartbreaking for all who had the blessing of knowing her.

Debbie was born on April...