Obituaries

May 2, 2019

Lawrence “Larry” Weldin Shearer, 77, of Parkville, MO passed away at home on May 2, 2019.

Larry was born on March 28, 1942 to Theodore “Happy” and Mary (Weldin) Shearer. After graduating high school he served 4 years in the U.S. Air Force, living in Germany, as well as serving a number of years in the Reserves,...

Apr 30, 2019

John Neal McFadden Sr., 79, passed away peacefully April 30th with his loving wife Betty and family by his side.

John was born on August 24, 1939 to Frank and Della McFadden. John was the second youngest of 17 children. He was a loving devoted husband and father, who in his younger years was a youth baseball coach and bus...

Apr 30, 2019

Amy Eileen Vaughan, 95, passed away in her Fort Worth home April 30, 2019.

Amy was born April 23, 1924 in Marysville, Kansas to William and Anna Marie Hansen.  Amy was the second youngest of five children.  She was a loving devoted wife and mother.

From Marysville, Kansas, the family move to Lawrence, Kansas in...

Apr 29, 2019

Illona Rene Harris, 70, passed away on April 29, 2019. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, May 4th from 1-3pm at Terrace Park Cemetery - Lakeside Chapel.

Illona was born on December 17, 1948 to Lyle and Rozina (Burke) Huffman in Woodstock, IL.

She married Robert Harris on Aug. 17, 1965, raising their...

Apr 28, 2019

Wendell, left this life on April 28, 2019 at Bella Vista, AR. He was born to Ben and Nancy Holeman on March 19, 1932.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Ben and Nancy, a son, Tim, a brother, Paul, and a sister and husband.

He is survived by his wife of 62 years,...

Apr 27, 2019

Reubin Lair, 96, of Kansas City, MO, when to be with his Lord Saturday, April 27th.  Reubin was currently residing in the Missouri Veterans Home at the time of his death.  Reubin Lair was born June 7, 1922,  in Leota, MO and grew up in West Plains. As a young man, Reubin  served in the US Army and was...

Apr 23, 2019

William “Bill” Joseph Brehm, 92, of Blue Springs, MO, passed away peacefully on April 23, 2019 at Parkway Senior Living. He was born on December 15, 1926 in Delaware, OH, to Carl J & Hilda G. (Wood) Brehm.

Bill enlisted in the Navy for 2 years, then enlisted into the Air Force and retired after 21 years...

Apr 23, 2019

Larry Gene Dollinger, 70, of Kansas City North, MO passed away Tuesday, April 23rd, 2019.   Visitation services will be held on Wednesday, May 1st from 6 – 8 pm.  Funeral services will be held on Thursday, May 2nd at 10 am.  Both services will be held at Terrace Park Funeral Home, 801 NW 108th Street Kansas City, MO 64155....

Apr 22, 2019

Wanda Louise Swab, 86, of Kansas City, Missouri passed away on April 22, 2019 after a hard fought battle with ovarian cancer.

Wanda was born on December 14, 1932 to Jess and Dolly Smith in Kansas City, Missouri. She married her late husband Ray Allen Swab on October 28, 1949 and was a stay at home mother...

Apr 18, 2019

Dorothea Elizabeth Young, 97, of Kansas City, MO died on Thursday, April 18, 2019 at NorthCare Hospice House in North Kansas City, MO. She was born in Atchison, KS to the late Gilbert and Minnie (Poehler) Andrews on July 7, 1921.

Dorothea, an only child, moved with her parents to the Plaza area of Kansas City in...

Apr 17, 2019

Leona Marina Shields, daughter of the late John & Sylvia (Shotsman) Anderson, was born on May 11, 1923 and departed this life on April 17, 2019. At the time of her passing she was 95 years of age.

She was preceded in passing by her parents; her loving husband of 69 years, Arthur Shields; three siblings, Leo,...

Apr 17, 2019

Robin Owen Dorrbecker, 80, formerly of Kansas City, MO passed away on April 17, 2019 at North Kansas City Hospital of heart failure.

Robin was born on November 15, 1938 to Robert and Marguerite (Creswick) Dorrbecker in Elizabeth, New Jersey. After leaving high school early he joined the United States Marine Corp., which afforded him the opportunity...

Apr 16, 2019

John James Sidoti, 95, passed away on April 16, 2019. John was born on November 5, 1923 to Giovanni and Rosalie (Caleca) Sidoti in Easton, Pennsylvania. On  September 9, 1946, he married the love of his life,  Billie Mead, and from that marriage they had five children. After attending business college, John began working as an accountant at Royal Globe Insurance...

Apr 15, 2019

Debra Ann (Gilpin) Alexander, 62, passed away on April 15, 2019.

Debra was born on December 15, 1956 in Kansas City, Missouri. She attended a few years of college and worked as a medical technician before becoming a homemaker and raising her children. She had many hobbies and pastimes, which included collecting movies, baking, playing bingo, decorating...

Apr 13, 2019

Nellie Annette Yost, Daughter of the late William & Ida Dailey, was born on November 16, 1927 and departed this life on April 13, 2019. At the time of her passing she was 91 years of age.

Nellie was born in Deepwater, MO where she graduated from Deepwater High School in 1945. Shortly after her graduation, she...

Apr 11, 2019

Keith Frank Tuller, son of Alvin R. Tuller and Linda M. (Roe) Webb, was born on August 17, 1959 and departed this life on April 11, 2019. At the time of his passing he was 59 years of age.

He grew up in the Hoover Community between Platte City & Smithville, MO. He gave his life to...

Apr 9, 2019

James Edward Pettijohn, 36, of Gladstone, Missouri passed away on April 9, 2019. James was born on February 5, 1983 in Kansas City, Missouri. He attended Harmony High School in Argentine, Kansas. After receiving his G.E.D., he served in the Army. He will always be remembered as a caring soul, who would help anyone who needed it. He will...

Apr 9, 2019

Darlene Lilastine Stevens, daughter of the late Harry & Dena (Haselroth) Kruse, was born on June 18, 1937 and departed this life peacefully on April 9, 2019. At the time of her passing she 81 years of age.

Darlene was married to Francis Stevens for over 60 years. They enjoyed their time together, especially the time spent...

Apr 7, 2019

Elnora “Nora” A. (Brenneman) Monroe, 79, of Smithville, MO, passed away peacefully on April 7, 2019. She was born March 20, 1940, in Leavenworth, KS.

Nora graduated from Smithville High School, was a member of the First Baptist Church of Smithville, and worked as the Office Manager for the Clay County Parks Department for more than 12...

Apr 6, 2019

Phyllis Ann (Leeseberg) Helvey, 91, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away on Saturday, April 6, 2019 surrounded by her loved ones at home.

Phyllis was the third of six children, born on May 6, 1927, to William H. and Anna M. (Reitter) Leeseberg of Nevis, Minnesota. In 1945, she graduated from Akeley High School in Akeley, Minnesota....