Obituaries

Sep 5, 2025

Sep 2, 2025

After tearful goodbyes and words of love, Dr. Steven Kent Bowlin closed his eyes and peacefully took his last breath on the evening of Tuesday, September 2, 2025. True to the way he lived, Steve spent his final hours offering comfort to those around him, sharing his wit, warmth, and reassuring presence until the very end.

Steve was a loving husband,...

Sep 2, 2025

It is with profound sadness that I share the passing of my beloved father, John Ray Streu, who left us on September 2, 2025, at the age of 85. Surrounded by his loving family and friends in his final moments, he was a man of kindness who cherished every moment with those he loved.

John was a devoted husband, father, brother,...

Aug 31, 2025

Shirley A. Johnson 74, of Oregon, Missouri, passed away on Sunday, August 31, 2025. She was born March 1, 1951, to the late Jack and Mattie (Watson) Powell. 

A complete obituary will be posted soon along with service details. 

Aug 31, 2025

Amanda L. Petersen, 42, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, August 31, 2025. She was born February 11, 1983, at Camp Lejeune, NC. 

Services for Amanda will be held Centerview Harrelson Hall Saturday September 13, 2025. A visitation will take place from 4-6 with the memorial service starting at 6:00. 

Aug 30, 2025

Ronald “Ronnie” Lacount Hanes

Ronald “Ronnie” Lacount Hanes, 62, unexpectedly went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on August 30, 2025.

Ronnie was born on July 14, 1963, in Liberal, Kansas, to Richard and Lovenia Hanes. He graduated from Wyandotte High School in 1981 before joining the U.S. Air Force in 1982. He proudly served for 10 years in...

Aug 30, 2025

Vera Kay Osburn (nee Trail), 82, of Kansas City, Missouri passed away on Saturday, August 30, 2025. She was born April 19, 1944, in Kansas City, Missouri to the late Charles Trail and Betty Seitz Trail.

She worked as a supervisor form Liberty Mutual Life insurance, in Kansas City. Her true love in life was caring for her husband and children.

Vera...

Aug 28, 2025

Patrick R. Capranica, 90, of Lee's Summit, Missouri passed away on Thursday, August 28, 2025. He was born in South Union Township, Pennsylvania on May 4, 1935, to the late Patsy Ralph Capranica and Sara Miller Capranica. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Mary Lou Capranica and a brother-in-law, William Williams. 

He proudly served in the United States...

Aug 28, 2025

Vanita Kathleen Heil

Born January 25, 1936. Baptized & Confirmed in the Lutheran Church, graduated Corder High & Married in Corder, Mo: Ascended to the Lord August 28, 2025

She leaves behind: Tanya White (daughter) & Carl White (Son-n-Law), Julia Kleeschulte & Ruth Cooper (Sisters). Preceding her in death by 12 days, Husband Dale Ray and first-born son, Brad by 13 years.

Mom...

Aug 28, 2025

 Peggy Moore, age 96, passed away peacefully at her home on August 28, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones.

Peggy Cole was born on December 6, 1928, in Mercer, Missouri, the daughter of Ivan J. Cole and Maggie E. Cole. She graduated from Ravanna High School. At the age of 17, Peggy met Amos Moore, and they were married on June...

Aug 28, 2025

Patrick R. Capranica, 90, of Gladstone, Missouri passed away on Thursday, August 28, 2025. He was born in South Union Township, Pennsylvania on May 4, 1935, to the late Patsy Ralph Capranica and Sara Miller Capranica. 

He proudly served in the United States Navy, where he served on the USS Franklin D. Roosevelt. He went on to be a History Professor...

Aug 27, 2025

Sandra S. Melenson, 86, was born on July 17, 1939, to Byron G. Trosper and Lillian Trosper, in Kansas City, Kansas. She is preceded in death by both parents and a brother, Byron G. Trosper, II.

She resided in Kanss City Mo where she completed her education and worked as a sales clerk for Cotter and Company. She was married and...

Aug 27, 2025

Kyla Jo Ewbank was born October 22, 1961, in Kansas City, Missouri. She died peacefully at home in Blue Springs, Missouri on August 27, 2025, following a hard fought battle with pancreatic cancer. She was the daughter of Don K. and Naida A. (Twogood) Ewbank. Kyla grew up in Raytown and South Kansas City, graduating from Hickman Mills High School...

Aug 26, 2025

Anthony P. Lopez (Tony), 46, passed away on August 26, 2025. Tony was born on December 20, 1978, in Kansas City, KS, to Robert Lopez Sr. and Peggy Crane. 

Tony worked for H&H Color Lab. He enjoyed watching the Carolina Panthers, Chiefs, Boston Red Socks, NASCAR, and KU.

He enjoyed grilling for the holidays with family. He loved making everyone smile and...

Aug 25, 2025

Rebecca (Becky) Joyce Lemon (94) of Naples, Florida went home to be with the Lord on August 25, 2025. Becky was born on March 30, 1931 in Easton, MO to Drusilla May and Richard Barnard. Becky married Bob Lemon in 1974. Becky worked for Hallmark Cards in Kansas City until her retirement in 1993.

Becky was an active member of Covenant...

Aug 25, 2025

Raymond Eugene Robbins, age 71, of Lawson, MO was welcomed into his heavenly home on August 25, 2025, where he was reunited with his daughter, Heather.

A lifelong resident of the Kansas City North area, Ray was born in Smithville, Missouri, on April 2, 1954, to Charley and Dorothy (Ware) Robbins. After graduating from Oak Park High School in 1972, he...

Aug 24, 2025

Bertha Lucille Soil, 86, passed away peacefully at her home in Kansas City, Missouri on August 24, 2025. She was born August 6,1939 in Athens, Alabama to the late Rev. Willie Brown and Cora Mae Horton.

Her family migrated to the Kansas City area from Alabama. She and her husband John moved the family to Shreveport, Louisiana in the early seventies...

Aug 22, 2025

Sherry Lynn Huntington, born in Kansas City, Missouri, on November 1, 1946, passed away at her home in Topeka, Kansas, on August 22, 2025, at the age of seventy-eight.

Sherry was the daughter of Mack McCorkle and Helen Schmidt, and is now reunited with her sisters Dina May McCorkle and Becky McCorkle.

Sherry had a long steady career in banking where she...

Aug 22, 2025

BENJAMIN ELLIS KILGORE, a caring father and grandfather, died in Independence, Missouri on August 22, 2025 after a brief illness and recent loss of his love, Connie Combs.

He was born in Kansas City, MO on May 11, 1957, to Letha Mae (Campbell) and Denver Howard Kilgore. He was the youngest of four children.

Ben was a member and former trustee of...

Aug 20, 2025

John "Mike" Michael Nolan, 87,  passed away on Wednesday, August 20, 2025, at his residence in Kansas City, MO. He was born March 13, 1938 in Wentworth, MO to Gertrude (Gorman) and Joseph V. Nolan. John was reared by his maternal Grandmother, Effie Gorman from age 12 after the passing of his parents.

He graduated from Pierce City High School where...