Obituaries

Jul 26, 2014

Jul 26, 2014

Charles Casey, 86, of Kansas City, MO passed July 26th 2014. He was born in Waterville, KS January 12, 1928 to Raymond and Dorothy Casey. He is survived by son, Bob Casey (Chris Carle) and daughter, Kathy Chisam; granddaughter, Jenifer Lagana and husband, Paul; great grandson, Jordon Lazarowitz; nephew, Lincoln Beatty and niece, Charlotte Beatty and many other relatives. Memorial...

Jul 21, 2014

Jesse McCollum 12-14-1935 – 7-21-2014 Jesse was born in Brookfield, Missouri on December 14, 1935. He was the oldest of eight children. He lived on Brookfield until joining the U.S. Army in October 1958. He served as the head Mechanic for his base in Munich. In August of 1962, he married the love of his life, LaVonna Donnen Johnson, or...

Jul 20, 2014

Stephanie Deats Dorward, 60, of Kansas City Missouri passed away on July 20, 2014. She was born to the late Frank Deats and Elizabeth Dwyer in Morristown, New Jersey on November 3, 1953. Stephanie was a high school Spanish teacher and A+ Coordinator at Park Hill High School.  She was passionate about spreading the love of language and travel to her...

Jul 18, 2014

Charles E. Lewis, 74, passed away July 18, 2014.  He passed away from just over a year battle with cancer.  Charles is survived by his wife Darlene C. Lewis, love of his life for 49 years.  A visitation will be held Wednesday, July 23rd from 5:00-7:00 PM at Terrace Park Funeral Home & Cemetery, 801 NW 108th Street, Kansas City, MO 64155. [www.terraceparkfuneral.com/]...

Jul 14, 2014

Thelma C. “Sebastian” Calder, 90, of Kansas City, Mo passed away July 14, 2014. Memorial services are 10:00 am Saturday July 19th at Terrace Park Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to NorthCare Hospice House. Survivors include her husband, Robert Calder, daughters, Linda (Harold) Pearson, Joyce Payne, 4 grandchildren, Renae and Craig Powers, Ryan and Trent...

Jul 13, 2014

Mary Irene Gabbert, 74, of KCMO passed July 13, 2014.Funeral Service,2pm, Thursday, July 17th at Terrace Park Funeral Home Chapel with visitation 1 hour prior. She leaves behind a loving husband, Thomas "Tom" Gabbert; daughter, Helen Dennis and spouse, John; son, Tom Gabbert and many other relatives and friends.

Jul 12, 2014

Jackie M. Ristau of Kansas City, Missouri passed away Saturday July 12, 2014 at 930 pm. She was born October 23, 1943 and raised in southeast Kansas .The daughter of Merlin and Mary Adaline Dewey. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister. She is preceded in death by her son, Bryan P. Ristau. She is survived by...

Jul 11, 2014

Robert Gordon “Bob” Higgins, 63, of KCKS passed July 11, 2014. Services are 5-7pm, Wednesday, July 16th at Terrace Park Cemetery Chapel.

Jul 10, 2014

Duane Kary McCombs, 66, of Kansas City, MO passed away on July 10, 2014 at home.  Duane was born on March 9, 1948 in Oskaloosa, IA to Jim and Dorothy McCombs.  Duane graduated from Oskaloosa High School in 1966 and the University of Iowa with a BBA in Industrial Relations in 1973. Duane married Patricia Ott on December 20th, 1970.  Duane served in...

Jul 10, 2014

Vance W. Cover, 82, of Kansas City, Mo passed away July 10, 2014. Funeral services are 10:00 am Tuesday July 15th at Northgate Baptist Church, 800 NE Vivion Rd. Visitation will be 6:00 – 8:00 pm Monday at Terrace Park Funeral Home, 169 Hwy & Shoal Creek Parkway. Burial will be in Terrace Park Cemetery. Vance was born in Howell...

Jul 9, 2014

Marlene Ann Miners, 80, of Kansas City, MO passed away July 9, 2014. Graveside services will be 11:00 am Tuesday July 15th at Westlawn Hillcrest Cemetery, Omaha, NE. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to the Alzheimer’s Assn. Marlene was born May 4, 1934 in Omaha, NE. She was preceded in death by her husband, James L. Miners,...

Jul 8, 2014

Vilas B. Rhinerson, 87, of Liberty, MO passed away July 8, 2014. He was born in Edmond, WI February 21, 1927 to Alvin and Amy (Holman) Rhinerson. His family moved to Cobb, WI in January 1936 when his father left partnership with his brother, Clarence Rhinerson, after being in general store business since the early 1920s. Vilas, known as “Shorty”...

Jul 4, 2014

Nolah F. Wesely, 94, Kansas City, Mo., passed away at home Friday, July 4, 2014, after a brief illness. At Nolah's request, a Celebration of Life will be 2:30 p.m. Friday, July 1, at Terrace Park Glassed Cemetery Interment Chapel, 169 Hwy. at Shoal Creek Parkway. Visitation will precede the Celebration 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Burial in Terrace Park Cemetery....

Jul 3, 2014

Virginia “Sue” Russell, 68, KC, MO passed away July 3, 2014. Funeral services are 2 pm Tuesday July 8th at Terrace Park Funeral Home, 801 NW 108 St, with visitation 1-2 pm. Burial in Terrace Park Cemetery.

Jul 3, 2014

Mary Catherine “Kay” Campbell, 93, of Gladstone, MO passed away July 3rd, 2014 at Wellsville Retirement Community. She was born August 20, 1920 in Frontenac, KS to Francis Leo and Catherine Costello. She attended nursing school and was a nurse during WWII; however, she was best remembered for being a homemaker and lovingly raised four children. Her hobbies included reading...

Jun 30, 2014

Ronald Keith “Ronnie” Lawhorn passed June 30th surrounded by his family. He was born September 8th, 1945 to Orthal V. and Clayta Lawhorn in Kansas City, MO. He grew up in Kearney, MO with his two brothers, Larry and Loyd Lawhorn. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Loyd Lawhorn. He is survived by his wife of...

Jun 27, 2014

Don Luis Gagnebin, 82, of Kansas City, Mo passed away June 27, 2014 at his home. He was born December 5, 1931 to Edward Dewey and Fay Maree (Brown) Gagnebin in Hutchinson, KS. Visitation will be 5-7pm, Monday, June 30th at Terrace Park Funeral Home Chapel. His funeral service will be 10am, Tuesday, July 1st at Terrace Park Funeral Home...

Jun 26, 2014

Deborah K. Casebolt, 51, of Kansas City, MO passed away June 26th, 2014 at her home. She was born October 9th, 1962 to Paul Perkins and Beulah Wendt (Probst) in Kansas City, MO. The Celebration Service will begin at 2:00pm Saturday July 5th at Harmony Vineyard Church: 600 NE 46th Street, Kansas City, MO 64116.  A memorial fund has been set...

Jun 24, 2014

Jean Griffith (Buckstead) Platt Jean Griffith (Buckstead) Platt, 96, of KCMO passed away peacefully with her family by her side on June 24, 2014. She was born April 10, 1918 to Olive Griffith and James Elsworth Buckstead of Irene, SD.  She was followed in birth by three sisters, ( Elaine, Doris and Annabel) then two brothers, ( Donald and Wayne), then...