Obituaries

Pamela Suzanne Sportsman

Pamela Suzanne Sportsman

Mar 7, 2024

Pamela Suzanne Sportsman, loving wife, mother, and sister, of Liberty, Missouri went to be with her Lord and Savior on March 7, 2024.

Pamela was born on September 20, 1966 in Kansas City, Missouri to Charles "Ed" and Anna Beam. She was a graduate of Northeast High School and was a proud member of the Pom Squad. Pamela never took the precious...

Patricia Landes

Patricia Landes

Mar 7, 2024

Patricia Landes, 86, of Kansas City, Missouri passed away on Thursday, March 7, 2024. She was born June 26, 1937, in Marysville, Kansas to the late Arlo and Dorothy (Lillibridge) Cottrell.

As a young girl, Patricia was involved in 4-H, and was a Girl Scout leader for her daughters. She enjoyed camping and the outdoors. She continued her love for the...

Kay Long

Kay Long

Mar 7, 2024

Sandra Kay Long, 84, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away on Thursday, March 7, 2024. She was born January 23, 1940, in Rensselaer, Indiana to the late Everett and Bethyl “Pat” McFadden. 

 Kay graduated from Rensselaer High School in 1958. She married Hugh Long on December 20, 1958, and remained happily married for 44 years, until Hugh’s death in 2003. She...

Edward Michael Overall

Edward Michael Overall

Mar 7, 2024

Edward Michael Overall, 57, of Kansas City, Missouri is now at rest on Thursday, March 7, 2024. He was born May 19, 1966, in Kansas City, Missouri to John Overall and the late Marilyn Kloster Overall. 

Early in life Ed was a rockstar; something he never really lost. He was a drummer in several bands and loved Led Zeppelin. He was...

Wanda McKeehan

Wanda McKeehan

Mar 6, 2024

Wanda Lea McKeehan, 86, of Kansas City, Missouri passed away on March 6, 2024. She was born July 29, 1937, in Salisbury, Missouri to the late Raymond and Maydean (Reed) Nelson.

Wanda was an orthopedic tech for more than 20 years. Not being one to sit around she worked part time jobs for the next several years until her final retirement...

Louis Hilaire Tournoy

Louis Hilaire Tournoy

Mar 5, 2024

Louis Hilaire Tournoy, born on November 9, 1928, in Veurne, Belgium, peacefully passed away on March 5, 2024, in Smithville, Missouri. He was the beloved son and only child of Michael and Yvonne Tournoy.

 

Louis was a man of great integrity and resilience, deeply devoted to his family. He was preceded in death by his cherished wife, Anna Marie Tournoy (née...

Dorothy Mae Pierjok

Dorothy Mae Pierjok

Mar 1, 2024

Dorothy Mae Pierjok, beloved business owner of Pier 5 Bar and Kitchen for 23 years, peacefully passed away surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on January 9, 1926, to Joseph and Zella Yenicek. Dorothy found solace in nature, relishing in weekends spent camping and basking in the serenity of Lake Viking. These moments of tranquility brought her immense...

Pastor William Hopkins

Pastor William Hopkins

Feb 28, 2024

Pastor John William Hopkins was born August 10, 1943, to Willie and Viola Hopkins, in Summerfield, Oklahoma. He is the oldest of 6 children. He passed away on February 28, 2024, at the age of 80.

He was preceded in death by his parents: Willie and Viola Hopkins, brother: Gary Hopkins, and sister: Loretta Wilson. He is survived by his wife:...

Nancy Jo VanBecelaere

Nancy Jo VanBecelaere

Feb 26, 2024

Nancy Jo VanBecelaere, 87, of Gladstone, Missouri passed away on February 26, 2024.

Nancy was born on September 7, 1936 in Lawerence, Kansas to parents, Clifford Olander and Edith Wilma Jennings Olander. Her family briefly lived in California and Texas, between returning to the Kansas City area, where Nancy graduated from Argentine High School. Her loved of education would never leave,...

Mary K. Graham

Mary K. Graham

Feb 25, 2024

Mary K. Graham, 93, of Kansas City, Missouri went to be with her Lord and Savior on February 26, 2024. She was born December 30, 1930, in Tuckerman, Arkansas to the late Hayden McGinnis and Ida (McGinnis) Hall.  

 

Mary owned J & J Engineering, a tool & die manufacturing company that supplied parts for Johnson and Johnson, in Elk Grove Village, Illinois. Later she...

Joseph Anthony Firuccia

Joseph Anthony Firuccia

Feb 22, 2024

Joseph Anthony Firuccia, 94, of Gladstone, Missouri passed away on.  

Joseph was born on July 21, 1929 in Kansas City, Missouri. He was the third of five children born to John Sr, and Consetta Firuccia. He attended Central High School. At the age of 18, he followed his father’s footsteps and began working for the railroad, before enlisting in the Army....

Linda Diane Hernandez

Linda Diane Hernandez

Feb 18, 2024

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Linda Diane Hernandez, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away on February 18, 2024 She was a woman of many talents, leaving a lasting impact wherever she went.



Linda dedicated her working years to various roles, including Universal Welding Company, Libbys Welding, Wilcox Electric, and serving as a custodian for the North Kansas City...

James "Jim" Davidson Plunkett

James "Jim" Davidson Plunkett

Feb 16, 2024

James "Jim" D. Plunkett, 66, of Parkville, Missouri passed away on February 16, 2024.

Jim was born on March 7, 1957 in Columbia, Missouri to parents, Robert and Mary Jane Plunkett. As a young boy, Jim's family relocated to Olathe, Kansas, where he spent his formative years, attending elementary through high school. He spent a short time in college before succumbing...

Gloria Matthiesen

Gloria Matthiesen

Feb 11, 2024

Gloria Ellea Matthiesen, 82, of Gladstone, Missouri passed away on Sunday, February 11, 2024. She was born in Piedras Negras, Mexico on July 7, 1941, to the late Leoplodo and Paulina Olvera Rodriguez. 

 Gloria will be missed most by her brother Julian (Lucy) Rodriguez, Sisters Arora Rodriguez, Maricella Rodriguez, Patricia Rodriguez; her nieces Bonnie (Nathan) Rodriguez, Shasha (Carlos) Rodriguez, Paulina (Jason)...

Harriet Bell

Harriet Bell

Feb 9, 2024

Harriet Gray Bell aged 84 died on February 9, 2024, in Vermont surrounded by loving family. A celebration of life will be held with food and drink at the Weatherby Lake Community Center on Saturday April 13 from 1 to 4 p.m., where we will talk, laugh, and share stories of Harriet.

Harriet was born in Kansas City, Kansas to Elizabeth...

Wilma Jean Taylor

Wilma Jean Taylor

Feb 8, 2024

Wilma Jean Taylor, born to Paul and Patience Ballance on January 21, 1942, embodied strength, love, and unwavering faith throughout her remarkable life, which came to a peaceful close on February 8, 2024. 



In her youth, Wilma found joy and camaraderie as a Girl Scout, forming enduring friendships and acquiring invaluable skills that would shape her future. Her steadfast devotion to her faith...

Glenn Anthony Miller

Glenn Anthony Miller

Feb 7, 2024

Glenn Anthony Miller, 64, born in Frankfurt, Germany, passed away on February 7, 2024, in Kansas City. He passed away from complications of pancreatic cancer, which he was diagnosed with in April 2023. He was born on January 8, 1960. Glenn was a devoted husband, father, and a successful entrepreneur where he served countless Kingdom ministries. Glenn, along with his wife...

Amber Marie Ludwig

Amber Marie Ludwig

Feb 5, 2024

Amber Marie Ludwig, beloved daughter, mother, sister, and friend, passed away on February 5th, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of strength, love, and an infectious smile that warmed the hearts of all who knew her. Born on July 25th, 1978, Amber embraced life with a kind spirit and a free-spirited nature that left an indelible mark on everyone she encountered.

Throughout...

Harold L. Peterson

Harold L. Peterson

Feb 4, 2024

Harold L. Peterson, 88, of Gladstone, Missouri went to be with his Lord and Savior on February 4, 2024.

Harold was born on May 26, 1935 in Kansas City, Kansas to parents, Waldo and Henrietta Peterson. He grew up in the Rosedale community where he met the love of his life, Donna McChristy. They were married in 1955 and from this marriage were blessed...

Wanda Mae Weisz

Wanda Mae Weisz

Feb 3, 2024

Wanda Mae Weisz, 90, passed away on February 3, 2024.

Wanda was born on June 30, 1933 to Thomas and Eva Moulder. She grew up in Clinton, Missouri where she graduated high school. She met the love of her life, Delmer Weisz, and they were married and blessed with two children. Wanda took great pride in being a devoted homemaker and...

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