Obituaries

Kathryn Simpson

Kathryn Simpson

Jun 29, 2017

Kathryn Loker Simpson, 54, died peacefully at her home in Baltimore, MD on June 29, 2017, after bravely battling cervical cancer for seven months. She was surrounded by her life partner, Scott Rosenberger, and her three children, Taylor, Benjamin and Audrey Simpson. Kathryn also leaves her mother, Sallie Zajic Reynolds, sister Toni Lynne Loker and her husband Mike Ryan, brother...

Darla French

Darla French

Jun 24, 2017

Darla Kay French, 54, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away at North Kanas City Hospital, after a long battle with cancer. Darla was born January 12, 1963, in Moberly, Missouri to Raymond and Beverly Ballew Dunkin. She graduated from Winnetonka High School. On June 27, 1987 she married her husband Chris French in the Winnwood Baptist Church. The couple met...

Quentin Straker

Quentin Straker

Jun 23, 2017

Quentin E. Straker, 96, died June 23, 2017 at the Illinois Veterans Home. He was born in Trenton, Missouri on September 2, 1920, to the late Ed and Buelah (Blanchard) Straker. He is survived by his son, Terry (Megan Cawley ) Straker, of Wilmette, Illinois and two grandchildren Kaitlin and Tanner. Quentin, proudly served in the Army Air Corps and...

Erma Thomas

Erma Thomas

Jun 22, 2017

Erma Thomas, 92, of Gladstone, MO passed away peacefully on June 22, 2017. She was born November 2, 1924 in Trenton, MO to the late Clarence Vernon and Martha Bessie (Dawson) Marrs. Erma was a wonderful person. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother. Erma had a passion for cooking and loved to have the family together...

Earle Kenyon

Earle Kenyon

Jun 22, 2017

Earle W Kenyon, John Knox Village, Lee's Summit, Mo, passed away June 22, 2017. He led a good, adventurous, multifaceted life with many interests and abilities. He added richness to many lives here and abroad by modeling honesty, kindness and many other virtues. Proceeded in death by parents Ray and Olea Kenyon, his wife of 60 years, Willa and brother,...

JoAnn Bernier

JoAnn Bernier

Jun 19, 2017

JoAnn Bernier, 87, of Kansas City, MO, passed away on Monday, June 19, 2017. She was born in Trenton, MO, on October 28, 1929 to the late Sublett and Grace (Ream) Crawford. She was the last surviving child of 10; raised on a farm in Trenton, MO, she learned the value of hard work and love for family.  Faith, family and...

Janette Langston

Janette Langston

Jun 18, 2017

Janette Langston, 61, of Kansas City, MO passed away at home on Sunday, June 18, 2017.  She was born August 7, 1955, in Louisville, Kentucky, to Anna Lois (Nichols) Ridge and the late John S. Ridge. Family was the most important part of Janette’s life, especially spending time with her grandchildren; taking an annual trip to Disney World. She was also...

Darlene O'Dell

Darlene O'Dell

Jun 15, 2017

Darlene S. O’Dell Darlene Sue (Bruns) O’Dell, dearest wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend died all too soon, on June 15, 2017, in Kansas City, Missouri. Darlene was born on August 4, 1944, to proud parents, Arthur(Art) and Mary Bruns. She grew up in Kansas City surrounded by family, graduating from North Kansas City High School in 1962. She...

Elaine Hollingsworth

Elaine Hollingsworth

Jun 15, 2017

Elaine Diane Hollingsworth, 68, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away Thursday, June 15, 2017, in North Care Hospice, North Kansas City, MO. Elaine was born December 3, 1948, to Rex and Ruth (Nickerson) Robbins in Kansas City, MO. Elaine graduated from Excelsior Springs High School in 1967. On August 30, 1969 she married Rick Hollingsworth. The couple loved to travel...

Donald Kelley Sr.

Donald Kelley Sr.

Jun 14, 2017

Donald Eugene Kelley, Sr., 87, of Kansas City, Missouri passed away June 14, 2017. Funeral services will be 4:00 PM Saturday, June 17th at Terrace Park Lakeside Chapel, 169 HWY & Shoal Creek Pkwy. Visitation will be an hour prior from 3:00-4:00 PM. Burial in Terrace Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to Wayside Waifs, 3901...

Conn Finn II

Conn Finn II

Jun 13, 2017

Conn Robert Finn II, 61, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, June 13, 2017, at North Care Hospice, in North Kansas City, Missouri. Bob was born January 27, 1956 to Conn and Mary (Thompson) Finn in Texarkana, TX. He graduated from Lake Charles High School in 1974, and soon after attended Louisiana Tech, for diesel mechanics. Bob spent most...

Iris Smith

Iris Smith

Jun 12, 2017

Iris LaRonda Smith, 50, of Kansas City, MO passed away peacefully on June 12, 2017. She was born February 14, 1967 in St. Louis, MO to Lawyer and Mary Irene (Lake) Ward. The family soon moved to Kansas City, where she grew up. Ron graduated from North Kansas City High School and went on to obtain her Bachelor’s degree from...

Dorothy Marstall

Dorothy Marstall

Jun 10, 2017

Dorothy Marstall, peacefully passed away on June 10, 2017 at her home. She was born August 23, 1921 near Maysville, MO to Alva and Lena Gilbert. Dorothy graduated from Maysville H.S. and graduated from Kansas City Business College in 1941. She was an associate food broker for many years and finished her working career with TWA, retiring in 1981. She...

Rosalie Miller

Rosalie Miller

Jun 9, 2017

Rosalie Jane (Vance) Miller, 80, passed away unexpectedly, Friday, June 9, 2017 at the St. Mary’s Hospital in Blue Springs, Missouri. Rosalie Jane Vance was born November 18, 1936 to Hobart and Tina (Frerichs) Vance in Des Moines, Iowa.  She graduated from Adel High School in 1955.  Around this time she met her future husband Robert Miller and they were married November...

Howard Petitt

Howard Petitt

Jun 8, 2017

Howard W. Petitt, 56 of Smithville, MO passed away June 8, 2017. He was born May 24, 1961 in Smithville, MO to Willard “Jack” and Freta (Mosby) Petitt. Howard is preceded in death by 2 aunts and 5 uncles. Those left to cherish his memory include his parents, Jack and Freta Petitt; brothers, Raymond Petitt and Randy Petitt; 4 aunts;...

Patty Lewis

Patty Lewis

Jun 6, 2017

Patty Ann (Bergfelder) Lewis, 79 , of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, June 6, 2017 surrounded by family, at North Care Hospice. Patty was born July 19,1937, to Frank and Gertrude (Newman) Bergfelder, in Sedalia, MO. At the age of 4 years old she moved with her family to Kansas City, MO, where she has lived ever since. She...

O. Foster

O. Foster

Jun 5, 2017

OLLIE LOUISE (SCHOTT) FOSTER Louise Foster, 96, passed away June 5, 2017 at John Knox Care Center in Lee’s Summit, MO. Visitation will be held Saturday, June 10, 2017 from 9-10 AM at Terrace Park Funeral Chapel; 801 NW 108th St. (169 Hwy & Shoal Creek) KCMO. Graveside services will begin at 10 AM in Terrace Park Cemetery. Louise was...

Vicki Jack

Vicki Jack

Jun 2, 2017

Vicki Lynn Jack, 52, of Raytown, Missouri, passed away, Friday, June 2, 2017, at Edgewood Manor. Vicki was born July 24, 1964, to James and Diane (DeJean) Paul in Kansas City, MO. Vicki was a free spirit that loved to travel and see the world, and touched everyone she met in a special way. People that knew Vicki, say that...

Norma Trachsel

Norma Trachsel

Jun 2, 2017

Norma Jean Trachsel, 79, of Liberty, MO, passed away Friday, June 2, 2017 at Ashton Court Care and Rehab Center. Norma was born, December 2, 1937 to Henry and Claudine (Miller) Fletchall in Empire Prairie, MO. She graduated from King City High School in 1955. Norma married her husband Dale Trachsel on March 2, 1958 in Helena, MO. She attended...

Larry Payne

Larry Payne

May 31, 2017

Larry Payne, 78, of Lake Ozark, Missouri, passed away May 31, 2017. He was born February 16, 1939 in Bagnell, MO to the late Cyrus Melvin and Jewel Nadine (Martin) Payne. Larry is preceded in death by his wife, Patricia Payne; son, Kenneth Payne; brothers, Gene Payne, Harry Payne and sister, Jackie Hicks. Those left to cherish his memory include...

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