Obituaries

Jan 3, 2022

Charles Edward Bernardic, 96, passed away on January 3, 2022. Charles was born on January 12, 1925 in Youngstown, Ohio to George and Helen (Sinkovich) Bernardich. He left high school to enlist in the United States Army where he served for 2 years. After his departure from the military he moved to Kansas City, Missouri to pursue a career in...

Jan 3, 2022

Harold Eugene Reynolds, 84, of Gladstone, Missouri passed away on January 3, 2022.

Harold was born on June 12, 1937 to Robert and Effie Reynolds. Along with his, five sisters and two brothers, he grew up on the family farm in Gower, MO. He left high school to join the National Guard and soon after moved to...

Jan 1, 2022

Barbara Jane Mayden Rodriguez, 87, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on November 25, 2022. Barbara was born to Ralph and Irene Mayden on July 12, 1935, in Kansas City, Kansas. She was raised by her mother and stepfather Fred Myers.

She loved making quilts and made many of of them for loved ones. She also...

Dec 31, 2021

Alexander Paul Stack, 37, of Liberty, Missouri passed away on December 31, 2021.

Alex was born on November 20, 1984. He attended school in Liberty, MO and held various jobs including, working as head chef and kitchen manager at his family's business, as supervisor at FedEx for five years and recently as production operator for Niagara Water Bottling Company. In...

Dec 31, 2021

Clifford Eugene Freeman, 76, of Kansas City, MO entered the gates of Heaven, on December 31, 2021. He was born to the late Fate Marion Upshaw, and the late Melba Kromberg on June 13, 1945. He married the love of his life, Sharyn Craig in 1965, in Salina, Kansas.

Clifford was a Army Veteran of the United...

Dec 27, 2021

Tracy S. Clevenger, 58, of Kansas City, MO passed away on December 27, 2021. He was born to Robert Clevenger and Cherron Jackson. He had been with the love of his life, Trish, for 26 years.

Tracy was a wonderful man and loved all of those who knew him. He was a business owner of CDM Roofing...

Dec 27, 2021

Richard Michael Zuniga, Sr., 72, of Gladstone, passed away December 27, 2021.

Richard was born on February 4, 1949, to Alfred and Romona (Herrera) Zuniga.  He worked in the paint department at General Motors and was a member of Knights of Columbus.  Richard loved the Chiefs, fishing, gardening, and doing yard work.  Most of all he cherished...

Dec 25, 2021

Howard Alfred Hamilton Jr., 80, passed away Saturday, December 25, 2021, at Amara Hospice in Edinburg. Our Poppa Howard was a proud Vietnam Veteran who served his country. He was a member of the Community of Christ Church in McAllen Texas, He served as pastor there for a short time. His love for the mountains and wilderness was his...

Dec 25, 2021

Kathryn (Kate) Bernice Weiser Prosser, 91, of Trimble, Mo. died at Shirkeys Nursing & Rehab Center of Richmond, Mo. on December 25, 2021.

Kate was born May 2, 1930 in Minerva, Ohio, the daughter of Ethel Jimerson Weiser and William Weiser. She attended Niles High School in Niles, MI. Kate married Paul Prosser Sr. in Kansas City, Mo. She...

Dec 24, 2021

Brian Kent Whittall, 62, of Lee’s Summit, Missouri, passed to new life on December 24th, 2021, after an accidental fall at his home.  Brian was born in East St. Louis to Loren “Dee” Whittall and Frankie (Ray) Whittall.  His family lived in Union, Missouri and Omaha, Nebraska, eventually landing in Gladstone, Missouri when Brian was in grade school.  A graduate of Oak Park...

Dec 23, 2021

Elsa (Zepeda) Pagán of Kansas City, MO passed away on December 23, 2021. Elsa was the youngest of two children. She was born July 23, 1959 to Luis Zepeda and Auera Zepeda in Chicago, IL. Elsa met her husband Santos in January 1979 at Schwinn Bicycle where they both worked. Elsa and Santos had two children, Erica and Luis....

Dec 23, 2021

Richard Joseph Rodriguez, 86, passed away on December 23, 2021 peacefully at his home surrounded by loved ones. He was born to Jesus and Inez Rodriguez in Atchison, KS. Richard was a devoted family man who always showed compassion to others.  He loved to play cards with his friends and was an avid antique collector. Richard also loved gardening...

Dec 21, 2021

Roman Jesus Yslas, 46, of Kansas City, MO passed away on December 21, 2021. He was born to Fred J. Yslas and Eleanor Jean (Simmons) Yslas on September 11, 1975.

He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents: George Simmons and Norma (Casillas) Simmons; paternal grandparents Jesus Yslas and Herminia (Minnie) (Longoria) Yslas; numerous cousins, aunts and...

Dec 20, 2021

Gregory Dean Stumpf, Son of the late Norman C Stumpf & Joyce Elaine(Thompson), was born on October 10th, 1951 in St. Joseph, Missouri and departed this life on December 20, 2021 in Kansas City, Missouri. He was 70 years old.

Gregory grew up around Kansas City with one sister and many cousins who he was very close...

Dec 13, 2021

Donna Macher, 65, passed away on December 13th, 2021 at North Kansas City Hospital. Adopted at birth by her Mother, Elnora L Miller, and her later Father, Charles “Bob” Miller, Donna lived her entire life in Missouri. She attended and graduated Oak Park High School, taught dance at the TC Dance Club for ten years before going to work...

Dec 12, 2021

Michael ‘Mike’ Eugene Mathews, 78, passed away on December 12, 2021 surrounded by love. Mike was born on May 21, 1943, in Dodge City, Kansas to Warren and LaVera Mathews.  He grew up in Newton, Kansas where he played football at Newton High School and met his high school sweetheart, Sharon.  They were married on April 6, 1963 Newton,...

Dec 11, 2021

Jo Ann Wile, 87, of N. Kansas City, Missouri passed away on December 11, 2021 after experiencing post surgical complications.

Jo Ann was born on November 16, 1934 in Pratt, Kansas the only child of Forrest and Buelah McManaman. She was a strong, fiery red head who was the apple of her parents eyes. In her early years she studied dance accumulating numerousawards and accolades, eventually performing professionally.Considering her love of dance it is no...

Dec 11, 2021

Ann Shenkner Niemann, 90 of Kansas City, Mo made her journey to heaven on Saturday December 11, 2021 at her home at Riverstone Retirement Community.  Visitation will be at King of Kings Lutheran Church 1701 NE 96th St, Kansas City, MO on January 8, 2022 at 9:30 am followed by the funeral service at 10:30.  Graveside services will be held following the...

Dec 10, 2021

Shirley Jean Paul, 80, of Gladstone, Missouri passed away on December 10, 2021. She was born to the late Charles Eugene Clinkenbeard and the late Lura Marie Willis.

Shirley will be remembered for many things, but most of all, her love for God. She was a longstanding member of the Gashland Baptist Church and was the proud...

Dec 10, 2021

Raymond Wayne Cowan was born in Kansas City, Kansas on December 21, 1934, to William John Cowan and Mary Evelyn Murphy, the oldest of their seven children.

Wayne graduated from Wyandotte High School in 1953.  Following high school, he spent time at Baylor and William Jewell but eventually enlisted in the Army in 1957, where he served...