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Samuel McGriff Sr.
Jul 18, 2023
Samuel McGriff, Sr. 72, of Kansas City, Kansas passes away suddenly on Tuesday, July 18, 2023. He was born November 18, 1950, in Kansas City, Missouri.
Sam was a letter carrier for more than 20 years. He had a quick wit and enjoyed spending time with his family and friends.
He is survived by his children Samuel (Kristi) McGriff Jr.,...
Gary Lee Clark
Jul 17, 2023
Gary Lee Clark, 87, of Kansas City, Missouri passed away on July 17, 2023.
Gary was born on October 25, 1935 in Royal Oak, Michigan. He was the middle child of five children born to Cloyce and Bernice Clark. Due to his father’s job his family frequently moved, which led him to Kansas City. It was while working as...
Neva Alice Locke
Jul 15, 2023
Neva A. Locke, 92, of Kansas City, Missouri passed away on July 15, 2023.
Neva was born on October 25, 1930 in Slater, Missouri. She was one of 13 children born to Joseph and Winona Curl. She graduated from Slater High School and soon after met and married the love of her life, Homer Locke. They were married...
Anna Bowring
Jul 13, 2023
Anna (Annie) Rae Bowring, 80, of Kansas City, passed away peacefully on July 13, 2023, with her loving husband by her side.
She was born to the late Ray and Helen Mathews, on October 5, 1942, in Trimble, Missouri. Anna graduated from Smithville High School in 1960.
She married Raymond George Sharp in 1961, and had two daughters. They...
Letha Jackson
Jul 13, 2023
Letha L. Jackson, 84, of Kansas City, passed away on Thursday, July 13, 2023. She was born December 24, 1938, in Maryville, Missouri to the late Earl and Margaret (Shannon) McClurg.
As the youngest of five children, Letha appreciated that she was always the center of attention. She graduated from Horace Mann High School in Maryville, and also from Northwest...
Thelma Louise Cluck
Jul 12, 2023
Thelma Louise (Routon) Cluck, 85, of Gladstone, MO went to be with her Lord and Savior on July 12, 2023.
Thelma was born on November 18, 1937, in Sergeant Bluff, Iowa to parents, Ramos and Edith Opal (Lightfoot) Routon of Hale Missouri. The majority of her fathers family worked on the Missouri River as steamboat captains and delivering seasonal...
Philip Anthony Sterk
Jul 4, 2023
Philip Anthony Sterk, 79, of Kansas City, Missouri passed away peacefully on July 4, 2023.
Phil was born on August 26, 1943 in Denver, Colorado to Frank and Cecilia Sterk. Following high school, Phil continued his education at Rockhurst College.
Phil worked at Dazey Corp, then later for Harcros Chemical Company as a credit manager until his retirement.
In his...
James "Jim" Mezger
Jul 1, 2023
James “Jim” George Mezger, 79, of Turney, Missouri passed away surrounded by his loving family on July 1, 2023.
Jim was born on June 21, 1944 to parents, Fred and Margaret Mezger, in Abilene, TX. They soon after moved to Ridgeway, Missouri where he grew up and graduated from Ridgeway High School in 1962. After high school, he...
Dixie Marie Roush
Jul 1, 2023
Dixie Marie Roush, was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister. She was born on May 17, 1935, to Sarah (Lackey) and Charles R. Kitterman Sr. Dixie peacefully passed away on July 1, 2023.
She was preceded in death by her parents; sister: Sue Forbes; first husband: Jerry Williams; and nephews: Scott Tucker, Sean Forbes, and Brian Tucker.
Dixie had a...
Sarah Jones Sheehan
Jun 29, 2023
Sarah Jones Sheehan, passed away on June 29th, 2023 in Smithville, Missouri. She was born on November 8th, 1962 in Des Moines, Iowa. Her parents are Bob Jones and Karen Jones. Sarah brought immense joy and laughter to the lives of those around her.Sarah was cherished for her vibrant personality and zest for life. She had a heart full...
Shirley Dian Campbell-Tillman
Jun 23, 2023
Shirley Dian Campbell-Tillman, a devoted wife, caring mother, cherished grandmother and great-grandmother, and loyal friend to many, passed away on June 23, 2023.
Shirley was born in Kansas City, Kansas on September 27, 1944 to parents, Daniel and Mary Porter. She graduated from Wyandotte High School in 1962 and soon after married Gary Campbell. They spent 27 wonderful years...
Margaret C. Wyatt
Jun 18, 2023
Margaret Carolyn Wyatt, 77, beloved wife, mother, sister, aunt, and friend passed away on June 18th, 2023 in Harrisonville., Missouri. She was born on March 9th, 1946 in Ohio to Francis and Ruth Hogue. Her family moved soon after to the Kansas City area where she grew up and graduated from North Kansas City High School.
Her natural talent of...
Amelia Hayden
Jun 17, 2023
Amelia Hayden, a woman of unyielding faith and devotion, passed away on June 17th, 2023. She was born on October 30th, 1927 in Hannibal, Missouri to her loving parents John and Gladys Plowman.Amelia lived a life that was defined by her belief in God and her unwavering strength in the face of adversity. Her Christian faith guided everything she did,...
John Michael King
Jun 15, 2023
John Michael King, the beloved owner of Kings Frame and Body Alignment since 1978, first in North Kansas City then in Smithville, Missouri, passed away peacefully at his residence on June 15, 2023. He was surrounded by his loving family. He was known for his humorous nature, he was kind hearted, full of compassion, and was always willing to lend...
Vicky Pearl Cain
Jun 14, 2023
Vicky Pearl Cain, 74, passed away on June 14th, 2023 in Kansas City, Missouri surrounded by her loved ones.
Vicky was born on September 2nd, 1948 in Independence, Missouri to parents Louis N. Whitehead and Elma "Deanie" (Merchant) Whitehead.She graduated from Truman High School in Independence in 1966 and went on to become a dental assistant where she met her...
Betty Abend
Jun 13, 2023
Betty L. Abend, 83, of Kansas City, Missouri passed away on Tuesday, June 13, 2023. She was born June 23, 1939, in Kansas City, Missouri to the late Leo and Elizabeth (Blanton) Madison.
She met the love of her life, Emil “Chuck” Abend at the airport restaurant, and they were married on April 26, 1956. From this marriage they were...
Brennen Jaykob Goody
Jun 13, 2023
Brennen Jaykob Goody, 12, of Kansas City, Missouri passed away on June 13, 2023.
Brennen was born on June 5, 2011 in Warrensburg, Missouri. He resided in Kansas City with his parents, Mikael and Jacquelynn Goody and two younger siblings, Lukas and Katy. In May of 2021 he was diagnosed with Vascular Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome and though he endured many health...
Maria Cronin
Jun 12, 2023
In Loving Memory of Maria Theresa Cronin
Maria Theresa Cronin, beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on June 12, 2023 at the age of 95. Born on November 15, 1927 in Brooklyn, NY, Maria lived a life filled with love, creativity and a zest for connecting with others. She now joins her husband, Robert J. Cronin, in...
Bobbie Lee McVey
Jun 10, 2023
Bobbie Lee McVey, affectionately known as Bobo, Bubba, Buttons, and Pockets by his friends and family, passed away June 10, 2023. Bobbie was born February 23, 1945, at Governor Davis’ plantation in Bronson, KS to Wayne and Verna (Crone/McVey).
Bobbie was preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include his wife, Elizabeth; son, Lawrence Wayne; daughter-in-law, Amber; son, Shawn; fiancé,...
Edward Alfred Laws
Jun 8, 2023
Edward “Eddie” Alfred Laws, 97, of Kansas City, Missouri passed away on June 8, 2023.
Eddie was born on April 28, 1926 in Chicago, Illinois to Albert Laws and Edith (Brown) Laws. As a young boy he lived in both Oklahoma and Missouri. After high school he enlisted in the Navy. Then he attended the University of Oklahoma pursuing an...
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