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Feb 14, 2025

Cora Lee Morris, 95, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away peacefully on February 14, 2025. She was born on September 11, 1929, in Marshall, Missouri to the late H. Ernest and M. Edith (Uhrig) Merrell.

She spent her career working in grocery stores as a bookkeeper and as a partner in restaurants with her late husband of 68 years. 

Lee was the...

Feb 8, 2025

Dennis John Bailey, 75, of Kansas City, MO left this world peacefully on February 8, 2025. Born in Bellmore, NY on July 18, 1949, he was a cherished family man and beloved member of his community. He was of strong Christian faith, and a member of the church, previously known as St. Lukes Presbyterian Church and now known as GlenHaven...

Feb 5, 2025

William (Bill) Earl Hogle of Kansas City, Missouri, age 90, passed away peacefully in his sleep at the Veterans Home in Mount Vernon, Mo on February 5, 2025. 

Bill was born on January 2, 1935, in Conneaut, Ohio to William W. and Doris (Stanford) Hogle. His childhood was full of great memories of living on Lake Erie. He developed his love...

Feb 3, 2025

Dorothy Louise King, 56, passed away peacefully on February 3, 2025. She was born on September 6, 1968, in Kansas to Jim and Gwendolyn Collins.

Dorothy dedicated many years of her career as a warehouse supervisor before later finding joy working for the Kansas City Chiefs and Royals organizations. Her greatest pride, however, was her family—especially being a grandmother, a role...

Feb 2, 2025

SPECIAL SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT: SERVICES FOR SANDRA RESCHEDULING CONFIRMED FOR:

VISITATION: FRIDAY, FEB. 14 FROM 1:00PM - 1:30PM

SERVICE TO FOLLOW AT 1:30PM

Sandra R. Rowe, a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, peacefully departed this world on February 2, 2025, at the age of 71. Born on April 2, 1953, her life was a beautiful journey marked by love, laughter, and countless cherished memories.

Sandy's...

Jan 30, 2025

Roger Ellsworth Mast, of Gladstone, MO, passed peacefully into the presence of his Lord and Savior on January 30, 2025, at the age of 93. Roger was born July 23, 1931, in Cedar Falls, IA, to Harry and Ruth (Rittgers) Mast. He graduated in 1949 from Janesville High School in Janesville, IA, and obtained a teaching certificate from Iowa State...

Jan 30, 2025

Elizabeth Dowdy, born on March 23, 1931, peacefully passed away on January 30, 2025. She was a devoted caregiver throughout her life, selflessly caring for her disabled son and nurturing her children with unwavering love and support. Elizabeth exemplified the true spirit of compassion, often attending to the needs of others without seeking recognition or thanks.

Elizabeth always had a passion...

Jan 28, 2025

“It is with great sadness that the family of Marlene Francis Peterson (nee Johnson) announces her passing. Marlene passed away peacefully at home, with her beloved husband Don at her side, on January 28th, 2025. 

Marlene was born September 16th, 1945 in Red Oak, Iowa to Helmer and Louise (nee Hallquist) Johnson. She was one of seven children where she grew...

Jan 26, 2025

Norma J. Resch 94, of Kansas City, Missouri passed away at the K.C. Hospice house January 26, 2025. Funeral Services will be Tuesday February 4,2025 with a visitation at 10:00 and a funeral service at 11:00 AM. At Terrace Park Funeral Home 801 N.W. 108th street, K.C. MO. In lieu of flowers the family request memorial contributions be made in...

Jan 26, 2025

Richard “Dick” Monroe Riddle, 86 of Holt, MO passed away on January 26, 2025 at Liberty Hospital, Liberty, MO. Dick was born on November 30, 1938 in Cassville, MO to Elva D and Stella Maye Riddle. He was from a very large family full of love and laughter. He was raised on a farm and learned the value of hard...

Jan 25, 2025

Cheryl Jean Taylor, 73 years old, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 25, 2025, at home surrounded by her family. Cheryl was born to Davie and Betty Chaney on June 21, 1951, in Kansas City, Missouri. She was a 1969 graduate of North Kansas City High School. Cheryl met her loving husband, Marvin Taylor, Jr., at high school in her...

Jan 23, 2025

Hilda Marie Chaddock, 93, of Gladstone, Missouri passed away on January 23, 2025.

Born on Decmeebr 20, 1931 in Commerce, Texas, Marie was the youngest of her siblings. On January 22, 1957, she married the love of her life, Harvie Chaddock. 

Marie was known for her immaculate home and appearance. She went all out for decorating for holidays. She was a true...

Jan 22, 2025

Allan (Al), a loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and friend passed peacefully to his Heavenly home January 22, 2025. A visitation will be held at 10am followed by an 11am funeral service on Saturday, February 1st at King of Kings Lutheran Church, 1701 NE 96th street, Kansas City, Missouri with burial to follow at Terrace Park Cemetery, 801 NW...

Jan 16, 2025

Ruby Lavene Peterson, 94, of Carrolton Texas, passed away 16 January 2025 surrounded by her family.

 Ruby was born in 1930 in a Reading Kansas, a small prairie town on a hot windy dusty day in the middle of August of Oliver Smith and Fannie Brandt. Her childhood was full of heartbreak as her mother died when she was 4. At...

Jan 13, 2025

Dorothy Marie Jones, a cherished member of her community and a devoted servant of the Lord, passed away peacefully on January 13, 2025, at the age of 97. She was born in Liberty, Missouri, on November 19, 1927, to Charles and Ida Smith. Affectionately called Ms. Marie by many, she lived a life rich in love and faith. She was...

Jan 5, 2025

Mary Louise (Marylou) Kinslow Smelser (Edwards) October 20, 1937 – January 5, 2025

Mary Louise "Marylou" Kinslow Smelser passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 5, 2025. She was born on October 20, 1937, in Tuttle, Oklahoma, to Harvey Earl and Mary Dailey Edwards.

Marylou is survived by her daughter, Regina Rider (Seth), and her two beloved grandsons, Chase William and Levi Michael....

Jan 2, 2025

Alma A. Morris, 91, died peacefully on January 2, 2025, at Village Shalom in Overland Park, KS. A lifelong resident of Kansas City, she was born Alma Carlson on March 18, 1933. She met her husband Jack I. Morris at Swope Park and married in 1953. Alma worked at the Federal Reserve Bank, taking years off to raise her two...