Obituaries

Janice Marie Schnack

Janice Marie Schnack

Feb 20, 2023

Janice M. Schnack, 81, of Liberty, Missouri passed away on February 20, 2023.

Janice was born on May 9, 1941. She grew up in Joplin, Missouri with her parents Donna and Bud Millard, and sister, Joan. She married David Schnack on April 17, 1965 while living in Wichita, Kansas. They then lived in St Louis for a brief time before...

James "Jim" Smith

James "Jim" Smith

Feb 18, 2023

James “Jim” Smith, 85, of Kansas City, Missouri passed away on February 18, 2023 in Casa Grande, Arizona.

Jim was born June 11, 1937 in Richmond, Missouri to Paul and Orelia Smith. At age 13, Jim met his future wife, Gayle Matthews, while attending church. They were blessed with 66 years of marriage and three children. Jim worked as an electrical...

Brian "Dan" Daniel McLain

Brian "Dan" Daniel McLain

Feb 17, 2023

Brian Daniel "Dan" McLain, 76, of Kansas City, MO, passed away on February 17, 2023 under the care of Kansas City Hospice & Palliative Care at his home.

 

Dan was born on November 6, 1946 in Yakima, Washington. In 1965, Dan graduated from North Kansas City High School and the very next day enlisted in the United States Navy,...

Traci Lynn Bussell

Traci Lynn Bussell

Feb 14, 2023

Traci Lynn Bussell, 52, of Lansing, KS, gained her heavenly wings at home surrounded by her loving family on February 14, 2023.A day full of love, just like she was.Traci was born in North Kansas City, to Robert “Bob” and Lori (Eckstein) Kimball on September 8, 1970. She graduated from Oak Park Highschool with a school letter in Marching Band.Although...

Joan Prouty Moore, MD

Joan Prouty Moore, MD

Feb 13, 2023

Mary Joan Prouty Moore, MD age 75 of Pensacola Beach, Florida formerly of Leawood, KS, died on Monday, February 13, 2023. She was born on July 10, 1947 in Indianapolis, IN and grew up in Rolla, MO. She received a BA in biology and her MD from St. Louis University.  Following residency in Milwaukee,  Joan served as a medical missionary...

Myrna Gail Bartch

Myrna Gail Bartch

Feb 6, 2023

Myrna Gail Bartch, 80, of Kansas City, passed away February 6th, 2023. She was a loving wife. mother, grandma and great grandma. She had many outstanding skills such as baking, sewing, quilting, and making rag rugs, to name a few. Throughout her life she was kind and compassionate and always found a way to brighten someone's day.

Visitation will be...

Wilbert "Bill" Auch

Wilbert "Bill" Auch

Feb 6, 2023

Wilbert (Bill) Raymond Auch passed away peacefully early morning on Monday, February 6, 2023 at the age of 93. He was the beloved husband for 62 years of the late Marcia Auch: loving father of David Auch (Jamie) Derby, KS, Vickie Stewart (Sam) Parkville, MO and Richard Auch (Kristi) Kansas City, MO; cherished Grandfather of Casey Hobson, Brady DePinna, Nathan Stewart,...

Barbara Ann Dugan

Barbara Ann Dugan

Feb 2, 2023

Barbara Ann Dugan of Kansas City, Missouri, peacefully passed away at home on February 2nd , 2023, with her beloved dogs by her side. She was 84.

She was born May 10, 1938, in the Canadian town of Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario; the eldest child of the late Gordon and Frances Dawson.Known not only for her devotion to her family...

Virginia F. Cruz

Virginia F. Cruz

Feb 2, 2023

Virginia Fay Cruz, 84, of Kansas City, Missouri passed away on February 2, 2023.

Virginia “Ginny” Rucker was born on September 14, 1938 in Little Rock, Arkansas to Ernie and Virga Rucker. Her family moved to Missouri when she was a child. She graduated from Central High School. She married John Cruz on September 26, 1980. Virginia held various full...

Ethel L Lambeth

Ethel L Lambeth

Feb 1, 2023

Ethel Lambeth, 94, gained her angel wings on February 1, 2023.

Ethel was born on April 12,1928 to Stella and William (Jack) Littrell in Pacific, Missouri. Ironically this is the same year as Mickey Mouse, which she loved to brag that they were the same age. She was the middle child of 7 children and remained close with all her...

Elven E. Conklin

Elven E. Conklin

Jan 29, 2023

Elven E. Conklin, or ‘Al’, 92 of Kansas City, MO, formerly of New Richmond, Wisconsin, passed away on Sunday, January 29, 2023, peacefully in the arms of his wife of 69 years, Grace Conklin.   Elven was born November 6, 1930, to Harmon and Hazel (Stewart) Conklin in Union City, Indiana.   Elven was raised on a farm with his 12 brothers...

Marion Josephine Gunn

Marion Josephine Gunn

Jan 28, 2023

Marion Josephine Gunn, 95, passed away on Saturday, January 28, 2023. She was the oldest of four children born to Johanna and Gustav Schuler December 10, 1927 and was raised in Madison, Minnesota on her parents’ farm. Marion was encouraged to attend college, and upon her graduation taught in a rural school where her younger brother, Gary, was a student....

Helen Irene Worley

Helen Irene Worley

Jan 28, 2023

Helen Irene Worley, 88, of Overland Park, KS, passed away in her home on January 28, 2023. She was born to the late Frazier and Nellie Cooperider on August 07, 1934. She graduated from Forest City high school. She was married to the love of her life, Cecil Worley on January 21, 1953 and together they had four children. She completed a degree in education and made a...

Timothy Daniel French

Timothy Daniel French

Jan 25, 2023

 

Timothy Daniel French was born on April 30, 1985, in Kansas City MO. At 37 years young he passed away at home on January 25th, 2023. 

 Tim loved spending time outdoors, weather if it was summer, or winter, loved swimming & sledding, his favorite holidays were 4th of July & Christmas. He enjoyed working for his family’s lawn &...

Timothy Howard Masoner

Timothy Howard Masoner

Jan 25, 2023

Timothy H. Masoner, 69, of Weston, Missouri passed away on Wednesday, January 25, 2023. He was born January 5, 1954, in Leavenworth, Kansas and proceeded in death by his parents Howard and Ruth (McGhay) Masoner, daughter Erin Masoner and Brother Mike Masoner. 

Tim served in the Army Reserves for 7 years; was a huge fan of western movies and books...

Carol Combs

Carol Combs

Jan 24, 2023

Ruby Carol Combs, 71, passed away, January 24, 2023 from small cell lung cancer. Carol, as she liked to be called, was preceded in death by her parents, Donald and Anna Mae (Parks) Combs. Carol was born on March 09, 1951, in Kansas City, MO, and graduated from Truman High School in Independence, Mo in 1969.

She worked for Travelers...

Walter Leon Bagby

Walter Leon Bagby

Jan 23, 2023

Walter Leon Bagby, 87, entered his Heavenly home on January 23, 2023 after a gallant battle with cancer.

Leon was born on January 5, 1936 in Marysville, Kansas, the son of Francis and Elsie (Osbourn) Bagby. Leon was a hard worker, family man, strong in his Christian faith, a lifelong learner and enjoyed many hobbies - woodworking being at the...

Wanda Joyce Benefiel

Wanda Joyce Benefiel

Jan 22, 2023

 

Wanda Joyce Benefiel, 68, of Kansas City, Missouri passed away on January 22, 2023.

 

Wanda was born on October 2, 1954 in Kansas City, Kansas to John and Mildred Mansfield. She worked in the automotive industry with GM and Ford Motor Company for many years, as well as the working for the railroad. After retiring from Ford...

Carl Hapes

Carl Hapes

Jan 21, 2023

Carl Hapes died peacefully in his sleep 3 weeks before his 98th birthday. He was born in Chillicothe, MO, and lived on his family’s small farm through the Great Depression, leaving only when he joined the Merchant Marines during World War II. Merchant Marine ships were in constant danger from marauding German submarines, and the ships Carl sailed on in...

Charles "Chuck" D. Hitchborn

Charles "Chuck" D. Hitchborn

Jan 20, 2023

Charles D. Hitchborn, of Smithville, MO., passed away on January 20, 2023. He was 92 years old. He was born in Kansas City, MO., and attended school there where he graduated from Central High School in 1948. After graduation, he enlisted in the Marines and served during the Korean War as a Mortar Gunner and Sniper. He served in the...

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