Ruby Peterson
Jan 16, 2025
Ruby Lavene Peterson, 94, of Carrolton Texas, passed away 16 January 2025 surrounded by her family.
Ruby was born in 1930 in a Reading Kansas, a small prairie town on a hot windy dusty day in the middle of August of Oliver Smith and Fannie Brandt. Her childhood was full of heartbreak as her mother died when she was 4. At...
Dorothy Marie Jones
Jan 13, 2025
Dorothy Marie Jones, a cherished member of her community and a devoted servant of the Lord, passed away peacefully on January 13, 2025, at the age of 97. She was born in Liberty, Missouri, on November 19, 1927, to Charles and Ida Smith. Affectionately called Ms. Marie by many, she lived a life rich in love and faith. She was...
Mary Lou Kinslow Smelser
Jan 5, 2025
Mary Louise (Marylou) Kinslow Smelser (Edwards) October 20, 1937 – January 5, 2025
Mary Louise "Marylou" Kinslow Smelser passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 5, 2025. She was born on October 20, 1937, in Tuttle, Oklahoma, to Harvey Earl and Mary Dailey Edwards.
Marylou is survived by her daughter, Regina Rider (Seth), and her two beloved grandsons, Chase William and Levi Michael....
Alma A. Morris
Jan 2, 2025
Alma A. Morris, 91, died peacefully on January 2, 2025, at Village Shalom in Overland Park, KS. A lifelong resident of Kansas City, she was born Alma Carlson on March 18, 1933. She met her husband Jack I. Morris at Swope Park and married in 1953. Alma worked at the Federal Reserve Bank, taking years off to raise her two...
Joseph Robert Burks
Dec 30, 2024
Joseph Robert Burks, 74, passed away on December 30, 2024. Born on May 24, 1950, in Malvern, Arkansas, Joseph was the beloved son of Earl and Devora Burks and one of nine siblings.
After graduating high school, Joseph answered the call of duty and was drafted into the Army during the Vietnam War. During his time in the service, he met...
Anthony R. Eshnaur
Dec 29, 2024
Anthony “Tony” Eshnaur went to meet his Creator on Sunday, December 29, 2024. Tony was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin and friend and was loved by all who knew him. He loved spending time with his daughters and family, watching his grandson play football, taking his grandsons to the shooting range, hunting, fishing, going to pow-wows to...
Marvin Kirk Jones
Dec 29, 2024
Marvin Kirk Jones was born on October 6th, 1945, in Amarillo Texas. He passed away on Dec 29th , 2024, in Kansas City, Missouri. Marvin will be remembered as a generous, hardworking provider for his family. He graduated from North Kansas City High School. Marvin painted cars for a living, working for Ford and Lincoln Mercury for most of his...
Charles Thomas Reisig
Dec 29, 2024
Charlie Reisig, 75, of Smithville, Missouri, passed away on Sunday, December 29, 2024, at his home after a courageous battle with pulmonary fibrosis. Born on September 29, 1949, approximately 15 minutes after his twin brother, Kenneth, in Port Jefferson, New York, to Joseph and Julia (Biamonte) Reisig. Charlie grew up in Center Moriches, Long Island, along with Kenneth, sisters, Josephine...
Minnie Pauline Williams
Dec 29, 2024
Minnie Pauline Williams, 90, passed away peacefully at home on December 29, 2024. Born July 29, 1934, in Elkland, Missouri, Minnie was the second child, oldest daughter, of Zean and Jewell Masner and one of 11 children.
Minnie married the love of her life, Glendon Williams, on January 25, 1950. Their union was a testament to love and devotion lasting nearly...
Gale A. Brown
Dec 24, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Gale A. Brown, who left this world peacefully on December 24, 2024, at the age of 84. Born on January 14, 1940, Gale lived a life marked by dedication, passion, and unwavering faith.
Gale devoted his career to driving a truck, an ambition that he cherished and fulfilled with pride....
LeRoy Oliver Simmons
Dec 23, 2024
LeRoy "Lee" Oliver Simmons passed away on December 23, 2024. He was born in Glendale, Arizona, and spent part of his early years in Connecticut before his family settled in Kansas City, Kansas, where he graduated from high school.
From an early age, LeRoy developed a fascination with jaguars—first as an exotic pet and later as a proud owner of several...
Mary L. Stewart
Dec 23, 2024
Mary L. Stewart, born on September 1, 1931, of Kansas City, Missouri passed away peacefully on December 23, 2024. She led a life full of purpose and devotion, marked by her fierce independence and tender care for her family.
Mary Lou enjoyed a fruitful career as a hostess in the restaurant industry, where her friendly demeanor made a lasting impression on...
Beverly Faye Milam
Dec 23, 2024
Beverly Faye Milam, born on June 8, 1954, passed away peacefully on December 23, 2024.
Beverly is survived by her beloved family and friends. She will be deeply missed and fondly remembered by all who were fortunate enough to share in her life.
She was preceded in death by her parents: Samuel Randolph (Annie) Thompson, Sr; and her sister in law: Donna...
Juanita Clara Tilly
Dec 23, 2024
Juanita C. Tilly, 98, of Wellington, MO and later of Kansas City, MO, died December 23, 2024. Services will be held at 9:00 am (visitation) and the funeral service at 10:00 am Saturday December 28, 2024 at Terrace Park Funeral Home,801 NW 108th Street, Kansas City, MO 64155. Burial will be held privately at a later date, family only, at...
Naomi Doss
Dec 21, 2024
Naomi Jane Doss , 95, passed away Saturday, 12/21/24. Naomi was born in Flat River, Missouri on August 21, 1929 to Oda and Drusilla McHenry Williams.
She graduated from Flat River High School in 1947. She then attended Central Methodist University at Fayette Missouri and graduated in 1951 with a B.S degree in High School English. While at Fayette, she met...
Carmen Rosaura Quinones
Dec 20, 2024
Carmen R. Quinones, 96, passed away December 20, 2024. She was born in Orocovis, Puerto Rico on September 2, 1928, to Jose Antonio Ortiz and Maria L Rodriguez. She was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church. Was preceded in death by her husband-Romulo, her mom and dad, 2 sisters-Maria and Victoria, grand-daughter-Saleena and great-grandson- Jonathan. Carmen was a homemaker...
Jack Phillip Woods
Dec 19, 2024
Jack Phillip Woods, 94, of Smithville, Missouri passed away on December 19, 2024.
Born on January 30, 1930 on his family’s farm in Smithville, MO. Jack was the second of three children born to Fred and Rosalie (Bowman) Woods. After graduating from Smithville High-school in 1947, he attended The University of Texas, in Austin, TX and William Jewell College in Liberty,...
Robert R. Brockman
Dec 19, 2024
Robert R. Brockman, born on October 19, 1945, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, passed away on December 19, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of love, and devotion. Robert graduated from Bishop Kelley High school, and then went on to attend Oklahoma State University.
He dedicated many years of his life to the IT department at Hilti, where he made significant contributions and formed...
Winnifred Doris Hensley
Dec 18, 2024
Winnifred Doris Hensley, a cherished member of the Kansas City community, passed away on December 18, 2024, at the age of 100. Born on October 22, 1924, in Edwards, Missouri, Winnie lived a life extraordinary not only in its longevity but also in the depth of her dedication and love for family, faith, and service.
Winnie’s early career included positions at...
Kendra Ann Heller
Dec 16, 2024
Kendra Ann Heller, age 48, was born on April 30,1976, at the Medical Center of Independence, MO to parents Charles Richard Heller and Geraldine Ann Lohr Heller. Kendra was baptized at Saint Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church in Mission, Kansas.
Kendra attended the Lee Anne Britain Infant Development Center at Shawnee Mission Medical Center, and attended hundreds of physical therapy...
