Gail Anne Elliott
May 28, 2025
Gail Anne Elliott, a devoted mother, adoring grandmother, and beloved friend, was welcomed into the arms of the Lord on May 28th, 2025, in Liberty, Missouri, at the age of 71. She was born on August 25th, 1953, in Kansas City, Missouri, to Harry and Wilma Mosby. Gail was the youngest of three siblings and filled her childhood with joy,...
Brandy Jo O'Brien
May 26, 2025
Brandy Jo O’Brien, 48, of Riverside, Missouri passed away on May 26, 2025. Born on September 23, 1976, in North Kansas City, Missouri, Brandy brought warmth and energy to all who knew her.
A proud graduate of Park Hill High School in the Class of 1994, Brandy went to attend Arizona State University. Her love for learning and vibrant spirit carried...
Mary Ellen Hall
May 25, 2025
Mary Ellen Hall, 101, of Kansas City, MO, passed away Sunday, May 25, 2025, of cancer. She was a resident at Kingswood Senior Living Community. A family graveside service will be held at a later date.
Mary Ellen (Tebow) Hall was born May 17, 1924, and grew up in Maryville, MO. She received a BS degree in Music Education from Northwest...
Carolyn Sciolaro
May 24, 2025
Carolyn “Jean” Bellante Sciolaro, 88, of Independence, Missouri passed away May 24, 2025.
A celebration of Jean’s life will be at 12 PM on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, at Park Lawn Funeral Home; 8251 Hillcrest Rd. Kansas City, MO 64138. Burial will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be from 11- 12 PM, June 4, 2025.
Jean was born September 24,...
Alice Ann Will
May 24, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Alice Will, a cherished wife, devoted mother, loving grandmother, and dear friend, who left us peacefully surrounded by family on May 24th at the age of 82.
Alice lived a life rooted in love, kindness, and the beauty of nature. She was a women of strength, with a gentle spirit,...
Barbara J. Moody
May 24, 2025
Barbara Jean Moody (Gautreaux) age 94 left her physical body Saturday May 24, 2025 surrounded by her loving family at Kansas City Hospice House. Barbara was born February 25, 1931 in Dodge City, KS to Laura Hunter. Shortly after her birth she was adopted by her uncle Lee & his wife also named Laura. Though he was her uncle she...
Lewayne B. Chaffee
May 22, 2025
Lewayne B. Chaffee Jr, 73, was born in Kansas City Missouri to Lewayne B. Chaffee, Sr. and Betty Rose Chaffee on September 3, 1951. Both parents, brother Roy Allen Chaffee, sons David Wayne Chaffee, Larry Dean Chaffee and Timothy Wayne Alee, and daughter Melissa Ann Chaffee, and niece Katy McCormick, all preceded him in death.
Lewayne married Sue Osborn in 1974....
James Eugene Manning
May 22, 2025
James Eugene Manning, age 71, formerly of Uhrichsville, Ohio, passed away in Kansas City, MO, on May 22, 2025.
Memorial services are planned for 1PM Friday, May 30, 2025, at Mount Washington United Methodist Church, 584 S. Arlington, Independence, MO 64053.
Rodney Wayne Marlett
May 22, 2025
Rodney Wayne Marlett, age 71, passed away May 22, 2025.
Visitation will be held Friday morning, May 30th, 2025, from 9:30am - 11:30am, at Park Lawn Chapel, 8251 Hillcrest Rd., Kansas City, MO 64138.
Memorial tributes may be directed to Messiah Lutheran Church, 613 S. Main St. Independence, MO 64050.
Norma Jean Opalka
May 21, 2025
Norma Opalka passed away peacefully May 21, 2025, with family by her side.
She was a mom, grandma and friend to all and she will be missed dearly.
In her final days, she spoke of rejoicing, being happy, and wanting everyone to love each other.
If you would like to make a donation, consider donating to her church family where she spent a...
Jackie Charles Peters
May 20, 2025
Jackie Charles Peters, 81, passed away on May 20, 2025, in Liberty, Missouri due to complications from advanced liver cancer. He was surrounded by his children and grandchildren in his final days. Jackie was born on February 18, 1944 in Electra, Texas and was raised in Chickasha by his grandfather, Charles Crawford, and his mother, Mildred. He grew up with...
John "Jack" Forest Shawver
May 18, 2025
John ‘Jack’ Forest Shawver, age 88, passed away peacefully on Sunday May 18, 2025 at his home. He was born on April 3, 1937 in Kansas City, MO to Joe ‘Forest’ and Nita (Rawlings) Shawver. After graduating from Central High School, he was drafted into the Army.
After returning home, he attended school to become an electrician. He was a proud...
Thomas Kevin Robert
May 18, 2025
Thomas Kevin Robert, of Kansas City, MO, beloved husband, brother, and uncle, and a dear friend to many, passed away at St. Luke’s Hospital from a heart attack. Born in Haverhill, MA to Jean (née Phillips) and Normand Robert, he graduated from Haverhill High School and Northern Essex Community College, and also studied abroad at the Polytechnic of West London...
Donna Conley
May 17, 2025
Donna Rae Conley, 90, of Kansas City, Missouri went to be with the Lord on May 17, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones.
Donna devoted her life to caring for her family. She loved to cook, sew, go camping and reading the bible. She had a great love for all animals, but her deepest love was for Dan, her childhood horse.
Donna...
Harriet Louise DeGerald
May 17, 2025
Harriet "Louise" DeGerald, age 90, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed from this world on May 17, 2025. She was born to parents Brownie P. and Roxie M. (Greene) Huber of Grandview, MO, on November 20, 1934. She was the youngest of four, including her brother Porter and sisters Mary and Betty.
Louise was a 1951 graduate of Ruskin High School. She...
Carla Lynn Oberfoell
May 14, 2025
Carla Lynn Oberfoell (Sedgwick), 60, of Liberty, MO, beloved mother to three beautiful daughters, passed away of salivary gland cancer at North Care Hospice House on May 14th, 2025, surrounded by loving family and friends.
She was born on December 16th, 1964, in Independence, MO to Jim and Lola Sedgwick. Carla attended Liberty High School, class of 1983, before entering the...
Richard A. Vance
May 13, 2025
We bid farewell to my father, Richard A. Vance, who departed from this world on May 13th at the age of 83. A pillar of strength and a beacon of Love, his absence leaves a void in our hearts. To commemorate his remarkable life and the memories we cherish, a service will be held at Park Lawn Funeral Home May...
Kurtis Steven Beyer, Sr.
May 12, 2025
Kurtis Steven Beyer, Sr., 66, of Lee’s Summit, MO passed away peacefully on Monday, May 12, 2025, at home. He was born on November 29, 1958, in Kansas City, MO. Kurtis was preceded in death by his wife, Cindy Beyer, his son, Steven Beyer, Jr., his father, John Hern Beyer and his mother, Ila Jean Beyer.
He is survived by his...
Jeffrey Ernest Rider
May 12, 2025
In loving memory of Jeffrey Rider.
Jeffrey Ernest Rider (71) passed away in the quiet of his home, surrounded by his family, after a year-long battle with cancer on May 12, 2025..
Jeff was born in Kansas City, KS to Ernest Vincent (“EV” or “Ernie”) Rider & Lois Rider who preceded him in death. Jeff is survived by his wife, Dianne Rider,...
Mary McFarland
May 12, 2025
Mary Ann McFarland passed away peacefully at home on May 12, 2025 at the age of 75. Born in Salt Lake City, she joined the Army and met her husband while stationed in Germany before settling in Kansas City.
Known for her generosity and willingness to help, Mary will be dearly missed.
She is survived by her husband, Michael, of 54 years,...
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