Obituaries

Oct 26, 2018

Margaret Elizabeth “Peggy” Kupka, daughter of the late Carroll & Margaret (Bennett) Bassett, was born on October 19, 1925, in San Antonio, Texas and departed this life on October 26, 2018, in Kansas City, Missouri. At the time of her passing, she was 93 years of age.

She spent her early years in San Antonio where she...

Oct 22, 2018

Jeanne Lee Mowery, daughter of the late Marshall & Dorothy (Terry) Hargett, was born on October 18, 1944 and departed this life on October 22, 2018. At the time of her passing she was 74 years of age.

Jeanne loved spending time with her family, reading, and watching her favorite TV show “NCIS”.

Jeanne was...

Oct 21, 2018

Jeffrey Dewitt Goede, son of the late Gerald & Phyllis (Kaufman) Goede, was born on June 18, 1956 in Kansas City, MO and departed this life on October 21, 2018 in North Kansas City, MO. At the time of his passing he was 62 years of age.

He was raised and attended Center High School in Kansas...

Oct 19, 2018

Henriette “Henri” McNally, age 75, of Overland Park, KS, passed away October 19, 2018. Henri is survived by her son Marc (Lisa) McNally and grandchildren Emily and Alex McNally, of Overland Park, KS. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas McNally, in 2004. Henriette, or Henri as she was known to friends, was born October 7, 1943...

Oct 18, 2018

Jacquelyn Sue Roberts (Culp-Norton), 81, of Independence, MO passed away on October 18, 2018. She was born on February 17, 1937 to Frank and Opal Culp in St. Joseph, MO. She graduated from St. Joseph Central high school in 1955.

She married John Norton in 1957 and they had six children. Jackie was a devoted mother and especially...

Oct 17, 2018

Anna Clarice Duty, 95, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away on Wednesday, October 17, 2018.  She was born February 25, 1923, in Ada, Oklahoma to the late J.E. Boswell and Fannie (Cobb) Boswell.

She graduated from East Central State College, Oklahoma in 1944, and was a homemaker for many years after marrying Douglas Duty on June 29,...

Oct 17, 2018

Rex W. Ryan, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away on Wednesday, October 17, 2018 at KU Medical Center. He was born in Independence, Missouri on August 5, 1951, to the late Norman E. and Mary (Drevs) Ryan.

Rex was a loyal Chiefs, Royals and Mizzou Tigers fan. He was always athletic, playing baseball, basketball and football in...

Oct 17, 2018

John A. “Jay” Morrison died peacefully at home in Kearney, Missouri on Wednesday October 17, 2018 at the age of 84.

Jay is survived by his wife Eve; children, Susan Walter (Jim), Doug Morrison (Kelly) and Karen Gicante; his sister, Lola Schwartz (Bob) and brother Marvin. He is preceded in death by his parents Dallas and Gracie...

Oct 15, 2018

Robert Keith Harris, 73, of Kansas City, MO passed away on October 15, 2018.

Robert was born on August 23, 1945 to Walter and Georgia Harris. Before retiring in 2005, he worked 41 years for Corn Products International Starch Company and was involved in several positions for the union. Robert was an avid sports fan. He loved...

Oct 15, 2018

Michael Gene White, 66 of Independence, Mo passed away October 15th, 2018. Michael is the son of Roy & Naomi (Midgett) White. Michael was born on September 2nd, 1952 in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. Michael later moved to Independence, Missouri around 1969 where he attended Truman High School. Shortly after graduation he joined the United States Air Force...

Oct 12, 2018

Rosene Eklund, 80, went to be with her Lord and Savior on October 12, 2018.

Lillian Rosene was born to William "Arlo" and Rose "Blanche" (Howard) Adams on August 25, 1938. She spent her early years growing up on her father's farm in Lyndon, Kansas.

On June 11,1961 she married her high school sweetheart, David...

Oct 9, 2018

Marjorie Ella Finch, 92, was born October 14, 1925 to Augusta and Gladys (Gleason) Krueger in Alton, IL. She departed this life on Tuesday, October 9, 2018 at Appleton City Manor in Appleton, MO.  She enjoyed the last nine years of her life with her many friends calling and playing Bingo in Countryside Estates and Appleton City Manor.

Oct 5, 2018

Mary Anna Snapp, 85, of Kansas City, went to be with her Lord and Savior on October 5, 2018.

Mary was born on April 26, 1933 to Orval and Jenny (Taylor) Holeman. She grew up near King City working at her father's restaurant during her early teenage years. It was during that time that she would meet the love...

Oct 5, 2018

William Cassidy Schork of Milton, Florida passed away on Thursday, October 4, 2018, under tragic circumstances. William was born February 16, 2000, in San Diego, California to Elizabeth and Francis Schork.

With a love of music, family and friends, William enjoyed participation with Northgate Middle School, Kansas City, Milton High School, Florida, and youth symphonies of both...

Oct 3, 2018

Paula L. Kastilahn , 84, of Kansas City, Missouri passed away on Wednesday, October 3, 2018.  She was born in Lincoln, Kansas on  July 19, 1934, to the late Paul and Vada (Howe) Ryan.

She was a fierce protector of her family, and was a tremendous role model for her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.  She...

Oct 2, 2018

Arlette Leona Smallwood, daughter of the late Everitt & Leona (Phillips) Starman, was born on December 4, 1938 and departed this life on October 2, 2018. At the time of her passing she was 79 years, 9 months and 29 days of age.

Arlette truly loved spending time with her family. She loved and cherished the holiday...

Oct 1, 2018

Sharlea Mae Leatherwood, R.Ph., P.D., 67, of Kansas City, Mo., peacefully transcended this plane on October 1, 2018, surrounded by loved ones.  She was the second of four children, born to Charles E. Mercer, III and Audrey M. Mercer on October 19, 1950.  Imbued with both an unassuming fearlessness and an unmitigated generosity of spirit she inherited from her...

Sep 27, 2018

Howard Lloyd Ford, 87, passed away peacefully at home in North Kansas City, Missouri, on Thursday, September 27th holding the hand of his wife of 65 years, Patricia (Pat) and surrounded by his five children:  Teresa Sicks, Wayne Ford, Jan Parrish, Julie Ford and Shari Coulter Ford.

While his body failed him later in life, his mind...

Sep 25, 2018

F. Edward Morgison, 77, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, September 25, 2018.  He was born October 4, 1940, to Fred and Lena Edna (Chaput) Morgison in Clay Center, Kansas. Ed grew up and attended elementary and high school in Clay Center. He attended Kansas State Teachers College in Emporia, Kansas, and received a Bachelor of Arts degree...

Sep 18, 2018

Jack Yeager, 75, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away September 18, 2018. He was born in Waverly, Kansas on April 30, 1943, to the late Roy and Iris (Baker) Yeager.

He was a generous man who gave of his time and resources unconditionally. He knew no stranger and sought to help the least among us.

He...