Obituaries

Jan 1, 2021

Sarah Ann Chastain was born April 13, 1958 in Galesburg, Illinois. After battling cancer, Sarah departed this world on April 25, 2021. Sarah was a wonderful Wife, Mother, Sister, Grandmother and Friend. Sarah lived with God in her Heart and the Holy Spirit by her side. She was someone you could talk to and receive good advice. Sarah was...

Jan 1, 2021

Lynda (Bales) Johnson went from the arms of her husband Bob into the arms of Jesus at 1:30 a.m., July 29, 2021, after a long and arduous battle with cancer.

A memorial service of the Celebration of the Life for Lynda will be at Gashland Presbyterian Church, 8029 N. Oak Trafficway, Kansas City, MO, 64118 on August...

Dec 30, 2020

Mary Catherine Manser, 82, of Kansas City, MO passed away on December 30, 2020.

Mary was born on August 5, 1938 in Kansas City. She spent much of her time as a homemaker and took great pride in caring for her family. Mary is preceded in death by her parents; Calvin and Catherine Boyd, daughter; Debbie McQueen,...

Dec 27, 2020

Robert Lee Fry, 85, of Pleasant Hill, MO passed away on December 27, 2020 at Research Medical Center, Kansas City, Missouri.

Robert was born on March 10, 1935 in Fairfax, Missouri to Hubert and Sidney (Wallace) Fry.  Robert was the oldest of six children.  The family moved to La Monte, Missouri to farm a few years later. ...

Dec 27, 2020

Gary L. Dodson, 82, passed away on 12/27/2020.  He was the husband of Luanne Dodson for 46 years. Born in Smithville, MO, he was the son of R.W. And Kathleen Dodson.  He attended Northwest Missouri State, prior to enlisting and serving in the Navy, he was stationed on the USS Yorktown.  He graduated from Rockhurst University in 1970.  Following...

Dec 26, 2020

Linda Lee Gash (m. Thompson) of Parkville, Missouri, passed away December 26, 2020, at home surrounded by family.  Linda was born March 21, 1947 in Kansas City, Missouri.  Linda is preceded in death by her mother Clarabelle Thompson, and her father Tommy Thompson.  Linda is survived by her husband Wayne Gash; her son Chris Gash (Rachel); her grandson Jasper...

Dec 26, 2020

Randy Ketchum of Kansas City, Missouri passed away on December 26, 2020 at the age of 91. Randy made his career at Corn Products / National Starch in North Kansas City where he was known as Sam Ketchum. He was preceded in death by his wife Martha McCurry Ketchum and is mourned by his children, David Ketchum, Edward and...

Dec 23, 2020

Maxine (Masters) Harold, 97, passed away on December 23, 2020.

Maxine was born on January 21, 1923 to Claude and Bessie Masters. She was married to Loring Harold on August 6, 1942. Maxine was a homemaker and was devoted to her family.

She is survived by three daughters, Judy (Lee) Reimer of Overland Park, KS, Kathy...

Dec 23, 2020

It is with deep sadness and sorrow that we share the loss of our Mother, Lais Holmes, who lost her fight with cancer on Wednesday, December 23, 2020. No words can truly capture her affectionate and loving spirit, positivity, strength and passion for life.

She was an amazing Greek woman that spoke 5 languages, taught ballet and...

Dec 22, 2020

Shirley Jean Johnson, 84, of Kearney, MO passed away on December 22, 2020. A visitation will be held from 1pm-2pm with a funeral service to follow at 2:00pm on Monday, December 28 at Terrace Park Funeral Home, with burial to follow at Terrace Park Cemetery.

Jean was born on February 23, 1936 in Butler, MO to Arthur...

Dec 22, 2020

Dora Harrison 86, recently living in Kansas City and formerly from Fern Park, Florida, passed away early in the morning on Tuesday December 22, 2020.  She will be missed by family and friends.

Dora was a strong-willed woman who knew what she wanted. She had an independent streak and lived her life on her terms.  Dora lived in her Fern Park...

Dec 22, 2020

Robert Joseph Payton, 73, of Kansas City, MO passed away on December 22, 2020.

Robert was born on August 28, 1947 in Des Moines, Iowa to Harold and Ethel Payton.  Shortly after high school he enlisted in the United States Navy, where he served for four years as radarman in the Vietnam War. While he was stationed...

Dec 20, 2020

Wallace H. Butterworth Sr. was born in Pennsylvania on August 20, 1939. He loved hunting and fishing and often ditched school to pursue these pastimes. When his brothers migrated to Missouri he wasn't far behind them. Although he lived in Missouri for over 45 years, he still call Pennsylvania home and proudly called himself a Pennsylvania Ridge Runner.

Dec 20, 2020

Carl Frederick “Fred” Osterstrom, of Kansas City, MO passed away on December 20, 2020.

Fred was born on March 11, 1939 in Kansas City, MO to Carl and Mildred (Wine) Osterstrom. He graduated from Westport High School in 1959. He was a very quiet man and loved to read. Fred would walk to the library every day,...

Dec 19, 2020

Virginia (Ginnie) Eileen Hiler was born in Kansas City MO on June 14,1955 and passed away at home with family December 19, 2020.  Ginnie lived in Gladstone, Missouri all her life, attending St. Charles Borromeo Grade School and Oak Park High School. She leaves behind her husband, Bob; son, Jacob and his wife Hannah; and granddaughter, Emmalee.  She had four brothers: John Vaughan (deceased), Terry...

Dec 18, 2020

Wes McCullough loved to fly.  You couldn’t help but notice the thrill he got every time those wheels left the ground, and the smile on his face as he looked out the window to see what was down below.

Everett Wesley (Wes) McCullough, 82, of Kansas City, MO passed away on December 18, 2020.  Wes was born...

Dec 16, 2020

Alpha Joannah Wiese, 81, of Kearney, MO  was born on November 22, 1939 in Rombauer, MO. The Lord called Alpha home on December 16, 2020.

Alpha married Lawrence Arthur Wiese on February 25, 1967.

Alpha had a strong faith and was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Kearney, MO.

Alpha is preceded...

Dec 16, 2020

William “Bill” Lewis Wilt, age 92, of Kansas City, MO passed peacefully on December 16, 2020 at McCrite Plaza in Kansas City.

Bill was born on January 5, 1928, the son of Lewis Craig and Willa Mae (Heathman) Wilt in Monroe County, Missouri. He graduated from Shelbina High school in 1945. Upon graduation, he joined the Navy...

Dec 14, 2020

Carl Gene Baxter, 76, of Gladstone, MO passed away on December 14, 2020. Services will be held at a later date.

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Dec 13, 2020

Dorothy Jean Douglas, 98, of Platte City, MO passed away on December 13, 2020. Visitation will be from 9:30 to 10:30 am on Friday, December 18 at Terrace Park Funeral Home with funeral service following at 10:30am. A private graveside and burial will take place at Terrace Park Funeral Cemetery. The service will be live streamed. Please see below...