Obituaries

Feb 16, 2022

Grace Allen Carter Petty, 92, a lifelong Clay County resident, passed away February 16, 2022, at Oak Pointe of Kearney. She was surrounded by loved ones in her final days.

Grace was born December 16, 1929, in Liberty, Missouri to Graham William Carter and Cecil Elizabeth (Johnston) Carter. She attended Liberty public schools, graduating from high school in 1948. In...

Feb 15, 2022

Edna Marie Webb, 87, passed away February 15, 2022, at Ignite Medical Resort in Kansas City, MO. She was surrounded by loved ones in her final days.

Marie was born August 21, 1934, in Elizabeth, Arkansas, the daughter of Elmer Sylvester and Virgie Elizabeth (Ross) Rand. She grew up on the family cattle farm in Franklin, Arkansas and graduated from...

Feb 14, 2022

Cheri Lynn Combs, 70, passed away peacefully at home on February 14, 2022, with loved ones at her side. She died on Valentine's Day, joining her husband, CMSgt Bennie Combs in their eternal home.

Cheri was born December 7, 1951, in Des Moines, Iowa. She was united in marriage to Bennie Combs and they were together 46 years until his...

Feb 13, 2022

Shirley Mae Burt, who loved to be called “Momma” by her kids, departed her loving family on February 13, 2022.

She was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma on August 16, 1933 to the late Roy and Bessie Spaw. She was the third child of six children. Her brothers, Donald Spaw, Ronald Spaw, Robert Spaw, James Spaw and sister, Patti Spaw preceded...

Feb 13, 2022

Theo Lang, Sr. departed this earthly life peacefully in his sleep at home on Sunday, February 13, 2022. He was born in Dover, Oklahoma December 12, 1931, to Alfred and Carrie Lang. Both parents, a son, Wardell and brother Leo Lang preceded him in death.

Theo went to elementary school in Dover, Oklahoma, he graduated from Sumner High School in...

Feb 11, 2022

With her son Mark and niece Janet by her side, Blondena Mae Lohman left for her heavenly home in the last minutes of February 10th, 2022, to meet Jesus face to face, and hear the words “Well done, good and faithful servant...enter into the joy of your Lord.” She was reunited not only with her husband of 71 years, Wesley,...

Feb 10, 2022

Freida Ann Hartman, born at home in rural Hickman Mills, was the third surviving child in the growing family of Mary Hansen and William L. Hartman.  Mary and William were both children of immigrant families from Denmark and Germany.  Tragically, William died in 1930 and left Mary to raise their 5 children, all younger than 12.  The entire family learned...

Feb 10, 2022

Daniel Lee German, 57, passed away February 10, 2022 at Research Medical Center. Danny was born July 12, 1964 in Kansas City, Missouri. He was preceded in death by his father, Donald L. German and brother, Wayne L. German. He leaves his wife, Sherry B. German; mother, Mary J. German; children, Sharna Tripp and Nicholas German; sister, Barbara Guenther (Anthony);...

Feb 10, 2022

Whitney A. Smith passed away on February 10, 2022.  Whitney was born in Kansas City, Missouri on December 31, 1931. He lived in the Kansas City area his whole life. On September 1, 1956, he married the love of his life, Dorothy L. (Gregory) Smith. They were married 65 years. They have three daughters, Myrna Jones (Daniel), Cheryl Anderson (August) and...

Feb 10, 2022

Gregory Alan Rollins passed away February 10, 2022. Visitation will be from 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. on Friday, February 18, 2022 at Park Lawn Funeral Home, 8251 Hillcrest Rd. Kansas City, MO; graveside service will be at 12 p.m. in Memorial Park Cemetery.

Service Information: Visitation will be from 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. on Friday, February 18, 2022...

Feb 10, 2022

Janice Maurine Hankinson Purtee, 83, passed away on February 10, 2022, at peace and surrounded by the loving presence of her family.

On December 21, 1938, Janice and her identical twin sister Phyllis were born in Carbondale, PA. Phyllis and Jan were a Christmas surprise for their parents, Raynor Milton and Jeanne Carol (Baldwin) Hankinson.

She loved growing up with...

Feb 9, 2022

Feb 9, 2022

Wilfred Robert Bell passed away on February 9, 2022, at his home in Blue Springs, Mo. Having reached the age of 99, he was born in Pleasanton, Kansas, on July 31, 1922, to Ollie Mabelle (Stepp) Bell and William Robert Bell. Though his parents resided in Kansas City, Mo., his mother wanted his birth to occur in her parents’ home.

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Feb 8, 2022

Arlene G. Choat, 69, passed away February 8, 2022.  Visitation will be 1PM, with services to follow at 2PM, Thursday, February 17 at Park Lawn Funeral Home, 8251 Hillcrest Rd., Kansas City, Missouri; burial in Memorial Park Cemetery.

Service Information: Visitation will be 1PM, with services to follow at 2PM, Thursday, February 17 at Park Lawn Funeral Home, 8251 Hillcrest...

Feb 8, 2022

Linda J. Domerese, 78, passed away February 8, 2022. Linda was born May 25, 1943 in Kansas City, Missouri. She was a lifetime Pentecostal Christian. Linda had 4 boys, Mike, Marty, Mitch, and Mark.  She is survived by her husband Melvin Dale Domerese, sons Mike, Marty and Mitch, seven grandchildren and twenty three great grandchildren. Linda loved all her family.

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Feb 8, 2022

Beverly Joyce Cummins, of Liberty, Missouri, passed away at Oxford Grand Shoal Creek on February 8, 2022.

Joyce was born on November 16, 1934, in Osgood, Missouri, the daughter of Robert E. and Dorothy M. (Moore) Davis. Along with her parents, Joyce was preceded in death by her loving husband, Jack P. Cummins whom she married on June 11, 1955....

Feb 8, 2022

Oscar I. Schofield, 89, passed away February 8, 2022.  Visitation will be 12PM, with services to follow at 1PM, Wednesday, February 16 at Park Lawn Funeral Home, 8251 Hillcrest Rd., Kansas City, Missouri; burial in Green Lawn Cemetery.

Service Information: Visitation will be 12PM, with services to follow at 1PM, Wednesday, February 16 at Park Lawn Funeral Home, 8251 Hillcrest...

Feb 7, 2022

Gerald Paul Donegan, 62, passed away February 7, 2022. Paul was preceded in death by his parents William and Dorothy Donegan, son Dustin Donegan, his brother in laws Chris Cummins and Gary Strong. Survivors include his wife Debra Donegan; his children Curtis Donegan, Sharon Donegan, Travis Donegan and their spouses; six grandchildren, two great grandchildren; siblings Eileen Strong, William Donegan,...

Feb 7, 2022

Carline Ann (Hanes) Esslinger, 86, of Liberty, MO passed away February 7, 2022.

Carline was born December 15, 1935 in Madison, KS, the daughter of Robert Carl (R.C.) and Charline Knapp Hanes. She graduated from Madison High School in 1953 and then attended Venus Academy in Wichita where she received her license as a Hairdresser. Years later, she also received...

Feb 7, 2022

Jo Ann (Olvera) Bateman, 78, of the Kansas City Northland, went to be with the Lord on February 7, 2022, at NorthCare Hospice House.

Jo was born November 8, 1943 in Kansas City, MO, the daughter of Joe and Thelma (Barnes) Olvera. Along with her parents, Jo was preceded in death by her husband of 47 years, James Allen Bateman,...