Obituaries

Mary Sue Martin

Mary Sue Martin

Dec 30, 2014

Mary Sue “Cook” Martin, 69, of KC,MO died December 30, 2014. Services are 2pm Monday January 5th at Terrace Park Funeral Home, 169 Hwy & Shoal Creek Prkwy, with visitation 2-4pm Sunday at the funeral home. Burial: Terrace Park Cemetery. Memorials to Crossroads Hospice. Mary Sue was surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, December 30, 2014, as she left...

Raymond Saale

Raymond Saale

Dec 27, 2014

Raymond L. Saale passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Dec. 27 at Liberty Hospital.  He was born in Chillicothe, MO on Dec. 17, 1933 to Edward J. and Mary Lou Saale who preceded him in death.  He was also preceded in death by his daughter, Deborah Saale.  Ray is survived by his wife of 51 years, Carolyn Saale; children...

Ollie James

Ollie James

Dec 27, 2014

Ollie Dean James, 91, of Kansas City, Mo passed away December 27, 2014 at Cameron Regional Hospital. Services are 2:00 pm Friday January 2nd at Terrace Park Funeral Home, 169 Hwy & Shoal Creek Pkwy, with visitation preceding services 1:00 – 2:00 pm. Burial in Terrace Park Cemetery. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Wounded Warrior Project or Disabled American...

Johnnie Hamilton

Johnnie Hamilton

Dec 27, 2014

Johnnie Lucille Hamilton, 77 of Kansas City, passed into the arms of Jesus after a courageous and faithful fight against an extended illness Saturday, December 27, 2014.  She was born September 2, 1937 in New Boston, Texas to Samuel Henry Thompson and Effie Durrell Burnett Thompson. She is survived by her husband Ernest, son and daughter-in-law Patrick and Lauri Hamilton, daughter...

Russell Mathes

Russell Mathes

Dec 24, 2014

Russell M. Mathes, of North Kansas City, Missouri made his final stop after thousands of miles and 90 years of life on Wednesday, December 24, 2014 at Northcare Hospice House.  He was born in Elsberry, Missouri on June 20, 1924 to the late Ross A. and Nellie M. Ulery Mathes. The bus was the source of a lot of happiness in...

Jeffrey Blackwell

Jeffrey Blackwell

Dec 23, 2014

Jeffrey T. Blackwell, 50, of Kansas City died peacefully and suddenly on Tuesday, December 23, 2014.  He was born April 18, 1964 in Manhattan, Kansas to Denby and Jacqueline (Glenn) Blackwell. Jeff had some hard times that were balanced by his love for his family.  He never gave up dressing fashionable or the love of life; even after an accident in 2009...

Madeline Jeffries

Madeline Jeffries

Dec 22, 2014

Madeline Sophia Jeffries came to her parents Scott & Michelle Jeffries; December 15, 2014 and returned to the arms of Jesus on Monday, December 22, 2014. In addition to her parents, Madeline leaves behind her sister Olivia Paige Jeffries, grandparents David (Janet) Jeffries and Russell (Ellen) Stewart; great-grandmother Dolores Stewart; uncles, Ryan (Michelle) Jeffries and Russ (Chassity) Stewart; cousins Elliott,...

Rosa Ellerbeck

Rosa Ellerbeck

Dec 22, 2014

Rosa Mae Ellerbeck, 94, Independence, Mo died December 22, 2014. Services are 10 am Friday December 26th at Terrace Park Funeral Home,169 Hwy & Shoal Creek Pkwy, visitation 9 – 10 am. Burial: Terrace Park Cemetery. Memorials: Winwood Baptist Church

Frances Niemann

Frances Niemann

Dec 21, 2014

Frances Janiece Niemann, 88, passed away December 21, 2014 at Oakridge Nursing Facility in Plattsburg, Mo. Funeral services are 2:00 pm Friday December 26th at Terrace Park Funeral Home, 169 Hwy & Shoal Creek Pkwy, visitation will precede services 1:00 – 2:00 pm. Burial in Terrace Park Cemetery. Memorial contributions are suggested to Three Rivers Hospice. Frances was born October...

Orlene Marshall

Orlene Marshall

Dec 17, 2014

Orlene C. Marshall, 94 of Blue Springs, died at Golden Living Care Center/ New Haven, in Odessa, MO on Wednesday, December 17, 2014.  She was born in New Market Iowa on July 22, 1920 to the late George Combs and Sarah Eliza “Lida” Lathrop Combs. Orlene moved around the country a lot and enjoyed traveling the world visiting family and finding...

Patsy Barnes

Patsy Barnes

Dec 17, 2014

Patsy E. Barnes 80, of Kansas City, MO died at NorthCare Hospice House on Wednesday, December 17, 2014.  She was born in Green Twp., MO on May 20, 1934 to the late William Earl Glenn and Zelma Noreen Lipe Glenn. Patsy was an avid quilter, who loved her family. She is survived by her daughters Deborah (the late Sonny) Gately, Dona...

Darius Hill

Darius Hill

Dec 11, 2014

Darius E. Hill, 90 of North Kansas City, Mo passed away December 11, 2014. Graveside services are 10:00 am Monday December 15th at Terrace Park Cemetery Lakeside Chapel. Visitation will be 2:00 – 4:00 pm Sunday at Terrace Park Funeral Home, 169 Hwy & Shoal Creek Pkwy. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to NorthCare Hospice. Darius worked...

John Paul Sr.

John Paul Sr.

Dec 8, 2014

John William Paul Sr. 87 of Gladstone, died at Ashton Court Care Center on Monday, December 8, 2014.  He was born in Des Moines, IA on April 19, 1927 to the late Robert O. and Verna (Doughtery) Paul. John grew up in Harlem, MO and joined the Merchant Marines when he was just 13; he went on to join the Navy.  He...

Josiah Lara

Josiah Lara

Dec 4, 2014

Josiah Andres Lara, 6 of Gladstone died on December 4, 2014 after a courageous battle with Leukemia.  He was born in Orlando, Florida, December 20, 2007 the son of Julio and Joselina Lara. Josiah was the cherished brother of Jarissa, and Beloved Grandson, Nephew Cousin and friend. Father Paul Turner will celebrate a funeral Mass at 10 AM, Tuesday, December 9,...

Kenneth Noble

Kenneth Noble

Dec 4, 2014

Kenneth Drexel Noble went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on December 4, 2014. Drexel was born on January 6, 1940. He was married to his wife Anita for 45 years. Drexel graduated from Kearney High School in 1957. He owned and operated Drexel Noble Construction Company, Inc. for 25 years. During that time he built many...

James Roberts

James Roberts

Dec 2, 2014

James Richard "Dick" Roberts, age 84, of Parkville, MO, passed away December 2, 2014 at a Fort Smith, AR hospital. Dick was born on September 18, 1930 in Missouri Valley, IA to the late Dr. Harry L. and Idabel B. (Briggs) Roberts. Dick served his country in the US Air Force during the Korean War. He spent many years with...

Clarcie Anders

Clarcie Anders

Nov 30, 2014

C. Budeane “Tiny” Anders, 85, of Kansas City, Mo passed away November 30, 2014. Funeral services are 10:00 am Wednesday December 3rd at Terrace Park Funeral Home (169 Hwy & Shoal Creek Parkway), with visitation 6:00 – 8:00 pm Tuesday at the funeral home. Burial in Terrace Park Cemetery. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Alzheimer’s Assn. Tiny was preceded...

Emmett Ristau

Emmett Ristau

Nov 29, 2014

Emmett Ristau, 76 of Kansas City, Missouri passed away Saturday, November 29, 2014 at North Kansas City Hospital.  He was born August 5, 1938 in Weir, Kansas to the late William O. and Bessie (Pierson) Ristau. He worked in Tower Maintenance for the FAA for more than 15 years, was a member of the Iron Workers Union and proudly served in...

Raymond Paeth

Raymond Paeth

Nov 27, 2014

Raymond G. Paeth, 85 of Belton, MO, passed away on Thursday, November 27, 2014 at Kansas City Hospice House.  He was born in Whitehall, Michigan to the late George Carl John and Lucile Rebecca (Allen) Paeth on December 2, 1928. Ray married Eleanor Helen Sanderson in 1951 in Angola, Indiana, and raised five children. Ray was in the Army Air Corp...

Justin Keefer

Justin Keefer

Nov 27, 2014

Justin W. Keefer, 31, Lathrop, Mo died Nov. 27, 2014. Services are 2 pm Thursday December 4 at Terrace Park Funeral Home, visitation 1-2 pm. Burial: Terrace Park Cemetery. Memorials: Justin Keefer Memorial Fund in care of Sarah Chastain. He was born July 20, 1983 in Tulsa, Oklahoma at St. Francis Hospital and weighed 2 pounds, 13 ounces. Justin is...