Lois L. Vander Stel
Jul 8, 2024
Lois L. Vander Stel, 86, passed away on July 8, 2024.
Lois was born on November 1, 1937 in Cranford, New Jersey to Charles and Catherine Lear. She married Cornelis Vander Stel in 1958, and from this union, they were blessed with three children. Lois's meticulous and organized nature made her an exceptional legal secretary, a profession she excelled in while...
Rebekah Jean Ure
Jul 6, 2024
Rebekah Jean Ure, 101, of Kansas City, MO passed away peacefully on July 6, 2024. Born March 29, 1923, in Kansas City, MO to Norman and Hazel (Lyon) Jennings, she was the eldest of 8 children. Rebekah was raised in Kansas City, KS and graduated from Wyandotte High School. She worked for the Dept. of Agriculture until her marriage to...
Lorne C. Leeds
Jun 30, 2024
Lorne Clayton Leeds, the 9th of 11 children of Jobe Clayton and Mable Blanch (Arrasmith) Leeds, was born November 11, 1936, on a farm near Cleghorn, Iowa. He overcame many childhood challenges from losing everything in a house fire, being trapped at home for days during blizzards, poor living conditions and being in an iron lung for 6 weeks after...
Mary Agnes Swan
Jun 25, 2024
Mary A. Swan, 87, born Mary Agnes Pace on 16 November 1936 in Port Gibson, Mississippi, peacefully passed away on 25 June 2024 in Gower, Missouri. She was the beloved daughter of James II and Lillian (Twomey) Pace. Following Lillian's marriage to Richard Sanders, he adopted Mary and her younger brother Jim.
Mary was united in marriage to James E. Swan...
Virginia Lee Burks
Jun 24, 2024
Virginia Lee Burks, passed away on June 24,2024, leaving behind a legacy of love and kindness that will forever be remembered.
Born on November 5, 1947, Virginia led a life filled with diverse interests and passions. She found joy in gardening, crochet, sewing, crafting, and solving puzzles. Virginia also had a sense of adventure, enjoying water skiing, camping, and hiking in...
Gary Andrew Clute
Jun 24, 2024
Gary A. Clute, 73, of Independence, Missouri passed away peacefully, on Monday June 24, 2024, he was born in Kansas City, Missouri on November 9, 1950, to the late George Albert and Billie Laverne (Wise) Clute.
Gary worked in industrial laundries retiring as an office manager. He is survived by his brother Greg (Janette) Clute, Nieces Tiffany (Chris) Stenseger and Allison...
John P. Macken
Jun 23, 2024
John Phillip Macken, 96 passed away on June 23, 2024, in Kansas City, MO. John was born April 8, 1928, to Lettie and Alonzo Macken in Kansas City, MO. He had 4 brothers, Ed, George, Bob and Stanley and 1 sister, Margaret. John was the youngest child. All siblings pre-deceased him.
John graduated from North Kansas City High School and was...
Mary Louise Hathcock
Jun 21, 2024
Mary Louise Hathcock, passed away on June 21, 2024.
Mary was born on February 16, 1943 in Bakersfield, Missouri to Burl and Myrtle Roberts. As a young girl she learned to play the piano and possessed a beautiful singing voice. She also made many lifelong friends with whom she continued to stay in touch with. After graduating from high school, Mary...
Ruth W. Ward
Jun 20, 2024
Ruth W. Ward 92, of Kansas City, Missouri passed away on Thursday, June 20, 2024. She was born in Esbon, Kansas on February 20, 1932, to the late William L. and Lillian M. (Coleman) Gurney.
Ruth was a dedicated stay at home mom who took excellent care of her husband and was involved with her son’s activities while they were growing...
Roberta "Bobby" A. Cook
Jun 18, 2024
Roberta "Bobby" A. Cook passed away on June 18, 2024 surrounded by loved ones. She was born on July 04, 1939, in North Kansas City, MO to the late Robert and Hope (Thompson) Johnson. She married the love of her life, Wayne Francis Cook which led to many years of enjoyment together.
Bobby had a love for Christ and was a member...
Charles Davis Jr.
Jun 17, 2024
Charles Marvin Davis Jr., 86, passed away peacefully on June 17, 2024. Born on May 21, 1938, in Chillicothe, Missouri, Charles was the son of Charles Sr. Davis and Frances Irene Bench.
After graduating from high school, Charles enlisted in the United States Army, beginning a distinguished military career that spanned nearly three decades. He honorably served in the Army, Army...
Jerry F. Willis
Jun 17, 2024
Jerry Francis Willis, of Kansas City, Missouri passed away June 17, 2024 at the age of 84.
He was born on February 12, 1940 in Horton Kansas to Homer and Mary Katherine Guier Willis. Jerry was raised on a farm 1 mile west of Willis, Kansas. Where he spent time with his family and developed a strong work ethic.
He received his...
Harriett Lee Nelson
Jun 16, 2024
Harriett Lee (Moore) Nelson passed from this earth in Kansas City, MO on June 16, 2024, in her home surrounded by family and friends. Harriett was born on July 26, 1941, at Bethany Hospital in Kansas City, KS (Wyandotte county) to William LaVerne “Joker” Moore and Mildred “Millie” Elizabeth (Fry) Moore. She graduated from NKC High School in 1959. She...
Dwaine Lee Enloe
Jun 16, 2024
Dwaine Lee Enloe, 83, passed away on Sunday, June 16, 2024, at his home in Smithville, Missouri in the presence of his family.
Dwaine was born on October 20, 1940, on a farm in Russellville, Missouri to Elmer and Ruth (McDowell) Enloe. Growing up on the farm attributed to much of who he was as a man. He loved to tell...
Johnny R. Cruz
Jun 15, 2024
Johnny R. Cruz of Kansas City, Missouri went home to be with the lord on June 15,2024. He was born January 30, 1947. Son of Charles and Delores Cruz. Johhny was a devoted husband to the love of his life, Virginia Cruz. They shared over 40 years of marriage before her passing. He cherished the many years they shared together....
Martha Lee Wild
Jun 15, 2024
Martha Lee Wild, beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, passed away on June 15, 2024 leaving behind a legacy of love and joy that will be cherished forever. She was born on August 31,1939, and throughout her life, she touched the hearts of all who knew her.
Martha was a remarkable woman whose kindness was evident from the...
Mary "Louise" Bullock
Jun 12, 2024
Mary “Louise” Mick Bullock, 98, was born on September 30, 1925 in Lathrop, Missouri, entered the gates of Heaven on June 12, 2024.
Louise grew up and lived in Lathrop until she graduated high school. She was second in her class and elected Valedictorian before moving to Kansas City where she became and worked as a seamstress. Working at Levi’s Jeans,...
Joe Allen Felix
Jun 8, 2024
Joe Allen Felix, of Smithville, Missouri, affectionately known as "Dad" and “Grandpa Joe”, “Joe from Hobart” and “Honey“ passed away peacefully at home June 8th, 2024. Joe lived a life of love, laughter, creativity, responsibility, hard work and service.
Joe was born November 11th, 1946, in Kansas City, KS to loving parents, Roy William & Mary Louise Felix. He grew...
Thomas Michael Schneider
Jun 7, 2024
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Thomas (Tom) Michael Schneider on the evening of Friday, June 7th, 2024, at the age of 60, after a valiant fight against lung cancer.
Tom was born March 5th, 1964, in Jefferson City, MO to Robert Melvin & Lora Lucille Schneider. Tom was the youngest of seven and spent his...
Betty "Bucket" Bales
Jun 7, 2024
Betty Jean “Bucket” (Pruett) Bales was born in Coffeyville, Kansas on August 29, 1929, to Peary and Mabel Pruett. She grew up in the North Kansas City area and, despite being left-handed, graduated from North Kansas City High School in 1947.
A short time later, she met James W. “Jim” Bales while working at American Can Company. Jim and Betty...
