Obituaries
Basil Eugene "Gene" Briggs
May 12, 2025
Basil Eugene “Gene” Briggs, 87, of Kansas City, MO, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, on May 12, 2025.
Gene was born on February 25, 1938, in Kansas City, MO, to Thomas and Rose Briggs. After graduating from high school, Gene proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps and earned his Bachelor of Science in Business...
William "Bill" P. Affolter, Jr.
May 11, 2025
William “Bill” Pryor Affolter, Jr., beloved son, brother, father, and grandfather passed away peacefully surrounded by family on May 11, 2025 at the age of 74.
Born on April 26, 1951, Bill was a man of warmth, humor, and quiet strength. His life was centered around the love he had for his family, and those who knew him were touched by...
Chris Wayne Lichte
May 8, 2025
Chris Wayne Lichte, 74, of Kearney, Missouri, passed away peacefully May 8, 2025, surrounded by family.
Chris was born April 2, 1951 in Lexington, Missouri to Herman Tempel Lichte and Constance Doris Lichte (Connie). He spent his life in service to others, from his early days in Lexington, Missouri, to his long residence in Liberty, Missouri.
Chris devoted his career to law...
James "Jim" Henry Saunders
May 8, 2025
James "Jim" Henry Saunders, a cherished soul with a heart full of laughter and a spirit that ignited joy, departed this world on May 8, 2025. Born on December 31, 1952, to Howard C. and Margaret Saunders, Jim's life became a testament to the beauty of simplicity and the warmth of family bonds.
For many years, Jim dedicated himself as a...
Randolph Arthur Faerber
May 5, 2025
Randolph Arthur Faerber passed away on May 5, 2025. Randy was born on New Years Eve 1946 in St Louis, Missouri, to Arthur Frederick Faerber and Rose Sippel Faerber. He was the oldest of four children. His early childhood was spent in Louisville, Kentucky, with the majority of his youth being spent in St. Louis ,Missouri. Randy attended St. Martin...
Mark W. Nichols
May 5, 2025
Mark William Nichols, 77, of Pleasant Hill, Missouri, was born April 27, 1948, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Charles Donald and Helen Rose Nichols. He departed this life on Monday, May 5, 2025, at his home, surrounded by love, family and friends.
Mark was a United States Army veteran, proudly serving his country in Vietnam in 1968 and 1969.
On June...
Donald Lewis Cramer
May 3, 2025
Donald Lewis Cramer, 90 of Kansas City, Missouri passed away on May 3, 2025.
Don was born on November 21, 1934 in Sedalia, MO. He was the youngest of seven children born to Lewis and Dorothy Cramer. It was in Sedalia, where he met the love of his life, Nina Howard. They were married on March 8, 1958 and from this...
Marla Chermaine Norris
May 1, 2025
Marla Chermaine Norris, a beloved wife, mother, and friend, peacefully passed away on May 1, 2025, at the age of 82. Born on November 17, 1942, Marla's life was a beautiful tapestry woven with love, creativity, and a profound commitment to her family and community.
Marla was also a dedicated member of the Northland Mission Church since 1993, where her faith...
Fern M. Brashear
Apr 22, 2025
Fern M. Brashear, born on June 24, 1934, in the heart of Pleasanton, KS, passed away peacefully on April 22, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of love and service that will be cherished by all who knew her. She was 90 years old.
Her warm heart touched countless lives from the very beginning, as she became a beacon of support for...
Gayle Lee Brumet
Apr 20, 2025
Gayle Lee Brumet, born on March 1, 1943, to Donald Poffenbaugh and Elizabeth Hartman, passed away on April 20, 2025 at Saint Lukes East Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. Gayle grew up in Toledo, Ohio and later lived in Grand Rapids, MI, Evansville, IN and Kansas City, MO. She was married to Robert Brumet for 26 years and had...
Marjorie Ann Carr
Apr 19, 2025
Marjorie Ann (Ohlde) Carr, 86, was called home by our Lord on April 19, 2025, while surrounded by family. She was born October 4th,1938 to Martin and Gertrude (Timm) Ohlde in Linn, Kansas.
Marge was a loving daughter, sister, aunt, mother, grandmother & great-grandmother. Out of the titles she had, her favorite was Great Grandma. Marge loved to travel but always...
Mary Linn McClure
Apr 14, 2025
Mary Linn McClure, 69, of Kansas City, MO, passed away April 14, 2025. Funeral services are 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 29th at Terrace Park Funeral Home, with visitation preceding services 1:00 p.m. Burial in Terrace Park Cemetery. Mary was born June 26, 1955 in Greensboro, NC to James B. McClure and Mary M. Alexander, who preceded her in death. Her...
Debra Landes
Apr 13, 2025
Debra (Debby) Kay Landes
A Tribute to My Wife and Best Friend – Randall (Randy) Joseph Landes
(If it seems too long…I wrote if for her!)
Debby was born in Kansas City, MO, in March of 1961 to parents John and Joan. Her brother, John, Jr., had been born four years earlier, during a brief period when the family lived in California. Upon...
Joel Ridge
Apr 13, 2025
Joel Lee Ridge
Joel “graduated” as Mom called it, on April 13, 2025, Palm Sunday. He is now forevermore free, healthy and with our parents, sister and many family members in God’s presence. ✝️🙏🏽
Joel was the youngest of four siblings. He was the “baby”! Such a cutie, white – blonde hair and blue eyes! As a youngster, he loved Superman! He...
Charlene Greene - McMillian
Apr 10, 2025
Charlene M. Greene-McMillian, 66, of Excelsior Springs, Missouri, passed away on April 10, 2025.
Charlene was born on August 18, 1958, in Kansas City, Missouri, to Charles “Charlie” and Virginia Greene. She graduated from Plattsburg High School and continued her education, attending Maple Woods College. This led to a successful 40-year career at Commerce Bank, where she served as a Project...
Gayle Evelyn Means
Apr 9, 2025
Gayle Evelyn Means was born on February 8, 1940 to Reverend G.W. and Nina Henriksen. From an early age, Gayle was a natural-born caregiver, much like her mother. Whether it was a tired mama needing someone to hold her fussy baby or a person needing a little encouragement or advice, she was happy to offer her assistance. She loved to...
James E. Randolph
Apr 7, 2025
James Eugene “Jim” Randolph, 85, of Kansas City, Missouri, took his place among the stars on April 7, 2025. Born on January 19, 1940, in Los Angeles, California, to Wallace and Katherine Randolph, Jim displayed a natural mechanical curiosity from a young age. He found his passion in restoring classic cars, often modifying them with powerful engines built for speed.
Jim’s...
Don Warren Brown
Apr 5, 2025
Don Warren Brown, age 79, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his wife, Ann, and chosen family, Stephanie and Maxx by his side on April 5, 2025.
Born on July 18, 1945, in Coldwater Kansas, to Joseph and Neva Brown, Don made an unforgettable entrance into the world, arriving a little early and delivered by...
Donna Faye Carrel
Apr 5, 2025
Donna Faye Carrel passed away peacefully on April 5, 2025, at the age of 95 after a brief illness. Donna was born on July 15, 1929, to Donald W. and Lena Faye (Cook) Saunders at the family home in Stewartsville, MO. She was a proud graduate of Stewartsville High School class of 1947. Donna Faye was united in marriage on...
Gracie H. Reed
Apr 4, 2025
Born January 8, 1927 to Homer and Annie Bryant in Tamalco, Illinois. She was next to the youngest of 5 brothers. Gracie entered the gates of Heaven on Friday April 4, 2025 at the age of 98 at the Oak Grove Nursing Home. (On April 5th was Gracie and Henry 68th wedding Anniversary.)
She was preceded in death by her parents...
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