Obituaries

Sep 22, 2021

Phyllis Jane (Naumoff) Anderson was born June 5, 1931 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, one of five daughters of George and Laura Naumoff. She grew up in the city learning strong work and social ethics from her parents. She was gifted in many areas that suited her well in her varied careers which included banking, church secretary, accounting and AT&T marketing.

Phyllis...

Sep 22, 2021

Barbara Jean Taylor, 89, passed away September 22, 2021.  Barbara was born March 16, 1932 in Kansas City, Missouri.  She married Kenneth A. Taylor in 1950 and they were married for 71 years.  After retirement, Barbara devoted her life to her family but especially to caring for her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Survivors include her husband Kenneth A. Taylor; four...

Sep 21, 2021

James Michael Trott, “Jimmy”, age 68, passed away September 21, 2021. Graveside services will be 1PM, Monday, September 27 at Memorial Park Cemetery, 8251 Hillcrest Rd., Kansas City, Missouri. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Special Olympics, as this was very near and dear to Jimmy’s heart as he participated in this event in his...

Sep 20, 2021

Anne Kasson Heck, beloved mother and all-around human being, went to be with God and her family on August 20. She died peacefully, with those who love her nearby.

Born in St. Luke's a month before Pearl Harbor, Annie (never Anne!) grew up in Kansas City. Attending the Barstow School, she graduated with the class of 1959 and headed for...

Sep 19, 2021

Lawrence Patrick "Pat" Brown, 89, of Holt, Missouri, passed away at noon on Sunday, September 19, 2021, at his home surrounded by family.

A visitation is scheduled for 5:30-6:30 pm on Wednesday, September 22, 2021, at Park Lawn Northland Chapel, Liberty, Missouri. Funeral services will follow at 6:30 pm. Graveside services will be at 10:30 am on Thursday, September 23,...

Sep 19, 2021

Doloris Ann Forman, 86, passed away peacefully on September 19, 2021. She was born February 19, 1935, in Liberty MO, the daughter of William A. and Kathleen (Galvin) Forman.

Doloris was a graduate of Liberty High class of 1953. She worked in Public Debt and Securities for the Federal Reserve Bank in Kansas City for more than 40 years until...

Sep 18, 2021

Julia Joan Ellis, 88, died of a Covid variant September 18, 2021 at KU Medical Center. She was born September 11, 1933 at her granddaddy’s home in Kansas City, MO, the daughter of Richard (Bumps) and Julia (Smith) Barnes.

Julia graduated from Salina High School, class of 1951. Following graduation, Julia entered the work force. Along the way she married...

Sep 18, 2021

Eileene C. Canseco, 74, passed away September 18, 2021. Eileene was born March 1, 1947 in Abilene, Kansas to Melvin and Marie Scheaffer. She was raised in Chapman, Kansas being the youngest of seven children. Eileene graduated from Chapman High School 1965. She moved to Kansas City to attend Avila College for Nursing. She met her husband Joseph and raised...

Sep 18, 2021

Gerald (Jerry) DeMonbrun went to be with his Lord and Savior on September 18th, 2021. A Celebration of Life service will be held Saturday, October 2nd, 2021 at Word of Grace Fellowship, 11950 East 350 Highway, Raytown, Missouri 64138. The service will begin at 10:00am. A Livestream of the service will be available at www.facebook.com, scroll to bottom and click...

Sep 18, 2021

Fayrenne Opal Alden, 85, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away on September 18, 2021.She was born in Zion, Iowa, to Helen and Orville McCrackin on December 24, 1935.

She moved to Hamilton, Missouri, in 1948 and attended Lovely Ridge School, graduating from Penney High School in 1954. Fayrenne went on to study at a Business School in Kansas City.

Fayrenne...

Sep 17, 2021

Gladys “Diane” Washington, 66, of KCMO, passed away September 17, 2021 in KCMO. Memorial services will be held at 12:30 PM, Thursday, September 23, 2021 at Park Lawn Funeral Home, 8251 Hillcrest Rd, KCMO. Inurnment following services in Memorial Park Cemetery, KCMO.

Diane was born on Feb 9, 1955 to Mary Bell (Hendrix) and Charles Edward Washington, Sr., in KCMO....

Sep 17, 2021

On Friday afternoon, September 17, 2021, our hero, Don Bishop (86), passed away at his home in Liberty, Missouri. His passing was quiet, calm and dignified. There is no way to describe this versatile, artistic, tractor loving, hard working man that was dearly loved by his family and friends.

Don is survived by his wife, Joyce; his son Doug Bishop...

Sep 16, 2021

David J. Creager, 82, of Kansas City passed September 16th, 2021.

David was born on October 14th 1938, along with his twin brother Richard in Coyle, Oklahoma to Jean and Burnice (Shellhammer) Creager. After his service in the Navy, he married the love of his life and moved to Kansas City, MO where he continued to pursue his passions of...

Sep 15, 2021

Sharon Kathleen Rogge, 84, of Raymore, MO passed away on September 15th, 2021 after a 1 year battle with dementia.

Sharon was born on February 18, 1937 to Wayne and Agnes Stewart at her paternal grandparents home in rural Miami County, KS. As the oldest child, she helped her father work their farm by driving the tractor while the men...

Sep 13, 2021

Sep 12, 2021

Sondra Kay Smith, 64, passed away September 12, 2021 at her home in Kansas City.  Sondra was born May 6th, 1957 to Carl and Grace Parvin. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. Sondra was a very loving and giving person. She would help anyone that needed it. She loved everyone. She enjoyed working in her flowers and making her...

Sep 12, 2021

David Kenneth Abbiatti, 71, of Liberty, MO, passed away September 12, 2021, at Liberty Hospital with loved ones at his side.

Dave was born January 14, 1950, in Monet, MO, and grew up in Miller, MO. He was the younger of two sons of Robert Glenn and Dorothy (Freeman) Abbiatti. Along with his parents, Dave was preceded in death by...

Sep 12, 2021

R W Thompson, 93, of the Kansas City Northland, passed away September 12, 2021, at Norterre Care Center in Liberty, MO.

R W was born Raymond Woodrow Thompson on September 16, 1927, in Augusta, KS, the son of Russell E. Thompson, Sr. and Hazel Marie Steele Thompson. Along with his parents, R W was preceded in death by his wife,...

Sep 12, 2021

Marilyn Kay (Mann) Long, 70, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away at 3:45 AM on Sunday, September 12, 2021 at her home. Funeral services are scheduled for 11:00 AM on Saturday, September 18, 2021 at Park Lawn Northland Chapel in Liberty, Missouri. A visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Interment will follow the...

Sep 10, 2021

John Earl Higgins, Sr., 61, of Pleasant Valley, MO, joined his Lord and Savior on September 10, 2021, at NorthCare Hospice House with loved ones at his side.

John was born August 30, 1960, in Minneapolis, MN, grew up at Weatherby Lake, MO and graduated from Park Hill High School. He was the youngest of six children of James Chase...