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Joan B Pierson
Feb 3, 2024
Joan B Pierson, passed away on February 3, 2024, in Warsaw, Missouri. She was born on August 23, 1937, in Centerville, Iowa, and married to Willie Pierson. In 1988, she made the decision to relocate to Warsaw, with her husband Willie, embracing the possibilities that life had to offer. Her strong Christian faith served as a foundation for her actions and guided her every step...
Karen Rene Osborn
Feb 1, 2024
Karen Rene (Moberly) Osborn of Kansas City, MO passed away to her eternal home and touched the face of Jesus at St. Luke’s Plaza Hospital on Thursday, morning, February 01, 2024.
Karen was born in Kansas City, MO at Research Hospital on December 17,1958 to Rev. Jasper and Virginia Moberly, who preceded her in death. The family were all devout...
Margaret "Sue" Suzanne Evans
Jan 30, 2024
Margaret "Sue" Evans, 77, passed away on January 30, 2024.
Sue was the first baby born in the state of Michigan on January 1, 1947. She was born and raised in Plainwell, Michigan before moving to Chicago in her late teens. It was while working for North Central Airlines that she met the love of her life, Leonard Evans. Sue and...
Dannis Hunt Olinger
Jan 29, 2024
Dannis (Dan) Hunt Olinger passed away on January 29, 2024.
Dan was born in Shawnee, Oklahoma on March 23, 1944 to Joesph and Imogene Olinger. His family moved to the Iola/Chanute, Kansas area, where he spent many wonderful childhood days. The family then moved to Columbia, Missouri in his earlier school years and then to Kansas City, where he graduated from...
Maxine Siler
Jan 25, 2024
Maxine Jean Baumgartner Siler, age 96 of Olathe, Kansas went home to our Lord January 25, 2024. Maxine was born June 14, 1927 in Council Bluffs, Iowa, the daughter of Alvin C. Baumgartner and Eva McCormac Baumgartner. Her family moved from Henderson, Iowa to Wilton, Iowa in 1929 where Maxine’s father became Superintendent of Schools. In 1941 her family moved...
Thelma Juanita Pike
Jan 22, 2024
Thelma Juanita Pike, passed away on January 22, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of independence, dedication, and love for her family. Born on November 2, 1939, to the late Calvin and Thelma Thurmond. Known as Nita to her family, Thelma will forever be celebrated.She dedicated over 30 years to The Medical University of South Carolina before retiring. After relocating to...
Rhonda Lee Martens
Jan 20, 2024
Rhonda Lee Martens, age 67, of North Kansas City, Missouri, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on January 20, 2024.
Rhonda was born on September 15, 1956, to Roy and Betty Ewing. She attended North Kansas City High School, graduating in 1975. Rhonda then attending college at Maple Woods Community College before embarking on her career with KCP&L, where she dedicated...
Clauis Louroy Alexander
Jan 17, 2024
Clauis Louroy Alexander, entered Heavens gates on January 17, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of love, resilience, and dedication. Born on October 16, 1947, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Clauis lived a life filled with compassion and joy.
Clauis was a fighter who never let his medical issues dampen his spirit. With the unwavering support of his family by his side, he...
Carole Yvonne Bordeaux Orr
Jan 16, 2024
Carole Yvonne Bordeaux Orr, age 82, passed away on January 16, 2024. She was born in Rosebud, South Dakota on August 14, 1941, to Lilian Bordeaux and Roy Iverson. Carole was adopted at the tender age of three by Marion and Dulcie Tompkins. She cherished her formative years, growing up amidst the expansive ranchlands of South Dakota. Her fondest memories included...
Laureen Ellen Scrutchfield
Jan 13, 2024
Laureen Ellen Scrutchfield, 73 of Weatherby Lake, Missouri went to be with the Lord on January 13, 2024. “Laurie” was born on September 25, 1950, to parents John and Arletta Bullard in Kansas City, Missouri.
Laurie attended St. Augustine Catholic grade school and went on to graduate from Bishop Hogan High School in 1968. Following high school, Laurie married and had...
Harold Dean McKee
Jan 12, 2024
Harold Dean McKee, 91, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on January 12, 2024, after a brief but forcefully-fought illness.
Born on May 11, 1932, in Verdon, Nebraska, to Lawrence and Irene McKee, Harold was a lifelong hunter, fisherman and outdoorsman. He spent countless hours pursuing large and small game across the Midwest and Western...
LaDona Kessel
Jan 11, 2024
LaDona Lea (Sharpe) Kessel, of Clearwater Beach passed away on January 11, 2024 age 81. She was born in Kansas City, Missouri on February 19, 1942 to Howard Wilson and Patsy Margaret (Gentry) Sharpe.She was an elementary teacher in the Smithville School District, New Bloomville School District, Jefferson City School District and the North Kansas City School District. After her...
Violeta C. Valle
Jan 10, 2024
Violeta C. Valle, a Christian woman whose love for the Holy Spirit was an inspiration to all who knew her, passed away on January 10, 2024, at the age of 87. Born on February 2, 1936, she embarked on a journey from Cuba to the United States in the 1960s and proudly became a U.S. citizen. Violeta's legacy is one...
Robert "Bob" Niehaus
Jan 2, 2024
Robert Emmett Niehaus, 86, passed away on January 2, 2024.
Bob was born on July 8, 1937 Kansas City, MO, to Arthur and Kathleen Niehaus. Bob's life journey was marked by a deep commitment to family, service, and a strong work ethic. After graduating from Redemptorist High School, Bob served his country honorably in the Navy before embarking...
Joseph "Joe" Biondo
Jan 2, 2024
Joseph "Joe" Biondo, a loving husband dedicated automotive engineer, and proud veteran passed away on January 2, 2024, at the age of 92. Born on May 16, 1931, Joe lived a remarkable life filled with joy, laughter, and countless cherished memories.
Joe's career spanned an impressive 36 years at Ford as an Automotive Engineer. His dedication and passion for his...
Jeremy M Petifurd
Dec 31, 2023
Jeremy Michael Petifurd, of Kansas City, MO, born on March 04, 1989, has passed away at the age of 34. He was a high school graduate of Smithville, MO. Surviving Jeremy, are his father, Danny Petifurd, and his mother, Cindy (Harold) Starbard; as well as other family members and friends.
Caren Kathleen Fletcher
Dec 30, 2023
Caren Kathleen Fletcher, age 80, went to be with her Lord and Savior on December 30, 2023, in Kansas City, Missouri. She was born on March 17, 1943, in Peru, Indiana. Caren was a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, and friend.
Caren Fletcher deeply loved the Lord, her family, and friends with her whole heart. She was an outdoor person...
Wes Wooten
Dec 27, 2023
Wes Wooten, a dedicated and faithful man of Christ, passed away on December 27, 2023. Born on August 11, 1942, Wes led a remarkable life that touched the hearts of many. He married the love of his life, Lennis Woods on January 11, 1961, and together they became one. Wes began his career with TWA in 1961 and worked tirelessly for...
Edward G. McCoy
Dec 26, 2023
Edward G. McCoy, 94, of Liberty, Missouri, passed away, Tuesday, December 26, 2023. Edward was born at home on August 25, 1929, to Fred and Mable McCoy in St. Joseph, Missouri. On February 7, 1952, Edward married Darlene Tiller and from this marriage they were blessed with two children.Edward spent a brief time serving in the Unites State Air...
Clara Nadine Vaughn
Dec 24, 2023
Clara Nadine Vaughn, beloved Gram and cherished member of her family, passed away on December 24, 2023. She was born on January 10, 1932. Clara was an extraordinary woman who touched the lives of everyone she met with her warm heart and infectious smile.A wonderful baker, Clara found immense joy in creating beautiful wedding cakes and decorating them with intricate...
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