Obituaries
Cody Sestrich
Jan 14, 2016
CODY JAMES SESTRICH Cody James Sestrich, 19, of Liberty, MO, passed away unexpectedly January 14, 2016. Cody was born February 26, 1996 in Joplin, MO to Jimmy Sestrich and Jennifer Decker. He graduated from Olathe NW High School in 2014 and had plans to join the Marines. He was an avid lover of all things sports and he loved life....
Marjorie Houcek
Jan 14, 2016
Marjorie Jane “Marge” Houcek, 92, was a wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and resident of Blue Springs. Born and raised in Chicago, IL, Marge was graduated from Lakeview High School, a member of the National Honor Society, and played clarinet in the concert band. She loved many sports, played volleyball all through school, and played sandlot baseball with friends – many...
Kathleen Hein
Jan 14, 2016
KATHLEEN HEIN Kathleen Hein, 99, of Harrisonville, MO, passed away Jan. 14, 2016. She was born March 23, 1916 in Andrew County, MO to Thomas and Lena (Johns) Shepherd. Kathleen spent most of her adult life in the Kansas City area until she met her husband Alvin and they settled in Weston, MO. Kathleen is survived by two sisters, Dortha Nuckles...
Freda Jones
Jan 12, 2016
Freda Jones 81, of Kearney, Mo passed away January 12, 2016. Funeral services are 10:00 am Monday January 18th at Terrace Park Funeral Home (169 Hwy & Shoal Creek Parkway), visitation will be Sunday 3:00 – 5:00 pm at the funeral home. Burial in Terrace Park Cemetery. Freda was preceded in death by her sister, Mildred Sherman. Survivors include her...
Sylvia Hufford
Jan 11, 2016
SYLVIA VIOLET HUFFORD Sylvia Violet Hufford, 87, of Gladstone, MO passed away January 11, 2016. She was born December 22, 1928 in Roaring River, MO to Clarence and Myrtle Eacret. Sylvia was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband, Alfred, daughter, Marsha, grandson, Chad, 2 sisters and 3 brothers. Those left...
Jeannette Gauss
Jan 10, 2016
Jeannette Ann Atkins Gauss passed away on Sunday, January 10, 2016, in Lees Summit, MO. Jan lived 89 fabulous years and was the mother of twelve children. She was born December 24, 1926, in Paola, Kansas, to John and Jeannette Riley. In 1942 Jan’s family moved to Kansas City where she attended St. Teresa’s Academy and graduated from Mount Saint Scholastica. Jan...
Virginia Fry
Jan 10, 2016
Virginia Fry, 91, of Gladstone, MO passed away January 10, 2016 at home. She was born in Trimble, MO to George and Maude McCulloch. On May 10, 1947, she married Clinton Fry, who preceded her in death. Virginia is survived by three children, Marcia (Paul) Votaw, Dennis (Phyllis) Fry, and Diane Fry, seven grandchildren, and seven great grandchildren. Virginia will...
Barzilai Flores
Jan 8, 2016
Barzilai Flores went to be with the Lord on Friday, January 8, 2016. He leaves behind his parents, Fermin Flores and Marleny Flores, his siblings Eunice, Benjamin and Elisama Flores; grandmother, Ignacia Quezada; uncles Enoe, Isau and Domitilo Flores. Visitation will be Saturday, January 16, 2016 from 10:30 AM until time of Service at 1 PM at Terrace Park Funeral...
James Birdsell
Jan 8, 2016
JAMES F. BIRDSELL James F. Birdsell, 72, passed away with his family by his side on January 8, 2016 after battling lung cancer. He was born February 18, 1943 in Jewell County, Kansas to Oscar Vernon and Hazel Gwendine Birdsell. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Barbara, also by four brothers and two sisters; Daniel (Patricia) Birdsell,...
Melvin Winters
Jan 8, 2016
Melvin E. Winters, 82, of Kansas City, Mo passed away on January 8, 2016. Memorial services are pending. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation (www.bcrfcure.org). Melvin was an Army veteran in the air cavalry division, and was a part time farmer with his brother, Jerry. He was a general foreman at the...
Marvin Merchant
Jan 6, 2016
Marvin E. Merchant 76, of Kansas City, Mo passed away January 6, 2016. Graveside services are 10:00 am Saturday January 9th at Terrace Park Cemetery Lakeside Chapel, with visitation preceding services 9:00 – 10:00 am. Burial in Terrace Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to the Humane Society. Survivors include his wife, Margitta Merchant, sons, Eric...
Paul Leafgren
Jan 5, 2016
Paul R. Leafgren, 84, of Lawrence, Ks. passed away January 5, 2016. Graveside services will be 10:00 am Friday January 22nd at Leavenworth National Cemetery, 150 Muncie Road, Leavenworth, Ks. As a security officer, Paul retired from the United States Air Force. He later continued his career in security with Eastman Kodak in Colorado. Paul loved sports, especially the Denver...
Fern Nickerson
Jan 1, 2016
Fern Dorothy Nickerson, 85, of Kansas City, MO passed on January 1, 2016 at North Care Hospice House. Fern was born on August 30, 1930 in Hillsboro, Kansas to Arnold H. and Ada D. (Unruh) Penner. She graduated from Hillsboro High School in 1948, moved to Kansas City to attend Secretarial School, raised a family and years later, retired after...
Owen Blake
Dec 30, 2015
OWEN CHRISTOPHER THOMAS BLAKE Owen Christopher Thomas Blake was born December 22, 2015 at Children’s Mercy Hospital. He passed away all too soon December 30, 2015 due to a rare genetic disorder. Owen was a child of God by the Sacrament of baptism and confirmation. In his short time here on Earth, he touched the lives of many and made...
Mary Newman
Dec 29, 2015
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Gracie Hyatte
Dec 25, 2015
Gracie Lynn Hyatte, asleep with Jesus on Friday, December 25, 2015. She leaves behind her parents Thomas and Tyanna Hyatte, her siblings; JJ, Bruce and Mia Hyatte, her grandparents, great-grandparents, uncles, aunts and cousins. Share your support with the family online at TerraceParkFuneral.com
Gladys Turner
Dec 25, 2015
Gladys M. Turner, 79, of Smithville, MO died at Golden Living Care Center on Friday, December 25, 2015. She was born March 18, 1936 in Buchanan County, Missouri to the late Roy and Eugenia (Saxton) Hadley. Gladys is survived by her children; John (Connie) Turner, David (Sandi) Turner and Anthony (Terri) Turner; 6 grandchildren; Michelle (Kerry) Elder, Jennifer (Ryan) Ralston, Johnna...
Dyana Cundiff
Dec 20, 2015
Dyana Cundiff, 73, of Platte County, Mo passed away December 20, 2015. A Celebration of Life will be held Tuesday, December 29 at 6:30 pm at Vineyard Church, East Auditorium, 12300 NW Arrowhead Trafficway, Kansas City, Mo 64165. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Vineyard Church or North Care Hospice. Dyana was born July 2, 1942 to Maxine (Rice)...
Juanita Barker
Dec 20, 2015
JUANITA MAXINE BARKER Juanita (Goodson) Barker, 86, of Smithville, MO passed away Dec. 20, 2015. She was born Aug. 12, 1929 in Sedalia, MO to Jesse and Anna (Simmons) Goodson. Juanita graduated from Smith-Cotton High School in Sedalia in 1947 and married Maurice Barker Aug. 6, 1949. Over the years, she held jobs with AT&T, Clay County Sheriff’s Department, MAWD...
Francis Wallis
Dec 20, 2015
Francis Ray Wallis, 84 of Platte City, MO died at his home on Sunday, December 20, 2015. He was born in Kansas City, KS to the late Martin and Lillian (Williams) Wallis on October 25, 1931. Ray attended Prairie Point Elementary, a one room school-house and graduated from Parkville High School in 1950. He entered the Army in February 1952 and served...
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