Obituaries

Jul 8, 2021

Kristine (Kris) J. Routh May 23, 1953- July 8th, 2021 Kristine “Kris” Routh, 68 of Kearney, Mo passed away July 8th, 2021. Kristine was married to the love of her life Dennis since October 13th, 1973. She was a stay at home Mom to their children Jason and Jeff and then began her career working at the Mid-Continent Public  Library...

Jul 7, 2021

Michael James Tyhurst, age 70, of Kansas City passed away on July 7th, 2021.  Services will be Tuesday July 13, 2021, with Visitation beginning at 10AM followed by services at 11AM at Terrace Park Funeral Home, 801 NW 108th Street, Kansas City MO 64155.

Michael James Tyhurst was born on October 27th, 1950, in Kansas City.  Michael was important to many,...

Jul 7, 2021

Jennie Viola (Waters) Smithee was born on February 8, 1924 in Kearney, Mo and died July 7, 2021 in Kansas City, Mo.   Visitation will be 1-2pm Monday, July 12 at Terrace Park Funeral Home, with services to follow at 2pm.  Burial will take place at Terrace Park Cemetery.

Viola was the daughter of Grover Cleveland Waters and...

Jul 6, 2021

Denis William Monnig, 93, of Gladstone, passed away July 6, 2021.  Visitation will be Monday, July 12, from 10-11am, followed by a memorial service at 11am, all at Terrace Park Funeral Home.  Inurnment will take place at Terrace Park Cemetery.  A luncheon will be held at St. Charles Borromeo Church following the service.

Denis was born on...

Jul 5, 2021

Jack Edward O’Neil, 74, of Kansas City, Missouri passed away on July 5, 2021, at North Kansas City Hospital surrounded by his loved ones.

Jack was born September 18, 1946, to Archie and Lois O’Neil in Washington D.C. After graduation Jack enlisted in the United States Marine Corp in October of 1965 and served 3 years with an honorable discharge...

Jul 4, 2021

Andrew James Curtis 3/20/2000-7/4/2021

Andrew James Curtis was born on March 20, 2000, third son to Anthony and Kimberly Curtis. He was a beautiful baby who grew into a kind-hearted, funny, mischievous young boy.  He was free spirited and charming and well-liked by all who met him.  Andrew was musical and enjoyed spending nearly every night singing...

Jul 3, 2021

Nancy M. Lee, 87 went to be with her Lord and Savior on July 3, 2021.

Nancy was born on February 23, 1934 to Cyril and Lura Pope in Coffeyville, KS. When she was 14, her family moved to the Kansas City area where she graduated from North Kansas City High School. On February 19, 1955 she...

Jul 3, 2021

Esther A. Wolf, 97, passed away on July 3, 2021.

Esther was born on January 22, 1924 near Salisbury, MO to Charles and Edith Walter. She grew up on a farm in rural Missouri and later moved to the Kansas City area where she married James Wolf, and stayed home caring for their two children.

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Jul 2, 2021

Mary Linda Hearst (nee Rodgers)

April 28, 1944 – July 2, 2021

Linda Hearst passed away on Friday, July 2, at the Tiffany Springs Memory Care Center in Kansas City, MO. The second of five children born to Robert and Sally Rodgers, Linda married H. Terry Hearst in Yazoo City, MS, on September 4, 1965....

Jul 2, 2021

Jo-Ann Kathleen Staffa, 81, passed away on July 2, 2021. She was an angel on Earth and to those who knew her a real-life superwoman.

Jo-Ann was born on July 18, 1939 to parents Joseph and Catherine (San Clemente) Buccellato. She grew up in Detroit, Michigan where she attended school and graduated with her Bachelor’s degree from...

Jun 30, 2021

Shirley Maxine Edmonds, 91, of KCMO, passed away June 30, 2021.  Visitation will be on Wednesday, July 7 from 1-2pm followed by services at 2pm, all at Terrace Park Funeral Home.  Burial will follow at Terrace Park Cemetery.

Shirley was born on October 20, 1929 in El Dorado Springs, MO to Clyde Williams Simonin and Bessie Augusta...

Jun 30, 2021

Laura Lea Dunkin, 81, of North Kansas City, passed away June 30, 2021.  A graveside service will be held at 11am on Friday, July 9 at Terrace Park Cemetery with Celebration of Life to follow at from 12-5pm at the City of Glenaire City Hall/Clubhouse, 309 Smiley Road, Glenaire, MO 64068.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested...

Jun 28, 2021

Charles N. Overman, 88, of Kansas City, Mo passed away on June 28, 2021.

Charles was born on August 9, 1932 in Indianapolis, IN to Charles Sr. and Lenora Overman. During his youth, his family attended Tabernacle Baptist Church where he met the love of his life, Elnora Buis. They both attended public school 67. He graduated...

Jun 26, 2021

On June 26, 2021, Earl Walter Murray, 96, entered heaven and was reunited with Glenace May Murray (Sterner), his loving wife and life teammate of 69 years. Celebration of Life services will be held on Tuesday, July 6, at 2:00 p.m., at Terrace Park Funeral Home in Kansas City, Missouri, and on Thursday, July 8, at 2:00 p.m., at...

Jun 22, 2021

Richard John Parmeter, 67, died June 22, 2021, in North Kansas City, Missouri after a hard-fought battle with pneumonia and heart disease.

A Celebration of his Splendiforous (a word he frequently used) life will be held Sunday, June 27 from 3-5pm at Terrace Park Funeral Home in Kansas City, MO. Richard’s body was donated to the University...

Jun 22, 2021

Judith  Fortune Ward, age 74, passed away at Liberty Hospital in Liberty, Missouri, on June 22, 2021. A longtime Missourian, she is survived by her oldest brother, George Fortune and his wife, Judy; son Michael Ward; daughter Mary Thompson and her husband, Jason, along with granddaughter, Elizabeth; and grandson, Benjamin. She is preceded in death by her parents, the...

Jun 21, 2021

Francis “Jim” James Willey, 87, passed away on June 21, 2021.

Jim was born on February 16, 1934. He was raised by his grandmother in the small town of Sanford, Maine, where he attended school and enjoyed spending his summers swimming nearly every day. He was a member of the high school marching band and was affectionately...

Jun 21, 2021

Clifford Lavern “Cliff” McCallon, 69, passed away June 21, 2021.  A memorial service will be held at 10am on Friday, July 2, at Terrace Park Funeral Home.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to any hospice provider or charity of the donor’s choice.

Cliff was born on November 12, 1951, in St. Joseph, MO, the...

Jun 18, 2021

Arvilla Lee Maples, 87, of Smithville, MO passed away on June 18th, 2021.  Born on December 12th, 1933, Grandma was the only child born to Hershel and Maxine Shirkey.  Growing up in Reed Springs, Missouri her parents owned the town general store and Grandma spent her days by her mother’s side whether it be sewing or cooking.  At 16...

Jun 18, 2021

Richard James Gauert, known as Dick to his friends, Dad to the ones who looked up to him, and Grandpa to the ones who adored him.  He left this world on June 18, 2021, at North Kansas City Hospice house.  Visitation will be held June 22nd from 6:00 to 8:00 and funeral will be on the 23rd at 11:00...