Obituaries
Elizabeth Dowdy
Jan 30, 2025
Elizabeth Dowdy, born on March 23, 1931, peacefully passed away on January 30, 2025. She was a devoted caregiver throughout her life, selflessly caring for her disabled son and nurturing her children with unwavering love and support. Elizabeth exemplified the true spirit of compassion, often attending to the needs of others without seeking recognition or thanks.
Elizabeth always had a passion...
Marlene F. Peterson
Jan 28, 2025
“It is with great sadness that the family of Marlene Francis Peterson (nee Johnson) announces her passing. Marlene passed away peacefully at home, with her beloved husband Don at her side, on January 28th, 2025.
Marlene was born September 16th, 1945 in Red Oak, Iowa to Helmer and Louise (nee Hallquist) Johnson. She was one of seven children where she grew...
Norma J. Resch
Jan 26, 2025
Norma J. Resch 94, of Kansas City, Missouri passed away at the K.C. Hospice house January 26, 2025. Funeral Services will be Tuesday February 4,2025 with a visitation at 10:00 and a funeral service at 11:00 AM. At Terrace Park Funeral Home 801 N.W. 108th street, K.C. MO. In lieu of flowers the family request memorial contributions be made in...
Richard "Dick" M. Riddle
Jan 26, 2025
Richard “Dick” Monroe Riddle, 86 of Holt, MO passed away on January 26, 2025 at Liberty Hospital, Liberty, MO. Dick was born on November 30, 1938 in Cassville, MO to Elva D and Stella Maye Riddle. He was from a very large family full of love and laughter. He was raised on a farm and learned the value of hard...
Cheryl Jean Taylor
Jan 25, 2025
Cheryl Jean Taylor, 73 years old, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 25, 2025, at home surrounded by her family. Cheryl was born to Davie and Betty Chaney on June 21, 1951, in Kansas City, Missouri. She was a 1969 graduate of North Kansas City High School. Cheryl met her loving husband, Marvin Taylor, Jr., at high school in her...
Hilda Marie Chaddock
Jan 23, 2025
Hilda Marie Chaddock, 93, of Gladstone, Missouri passed away on January 23, 2025.
Born on Decmeebr 20, 1931 in Commerce, Texas, Marie was the youngest of her siblings. On January 22, 1957, she married the love of her life, Harvie Chaddock.
Marie was known for her immaculate home and appearance. She went all out for decorating for holidays. She was a true...
Allan "Al" Wilson
Jan 22, 2025
Allan (Al), a loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and friend passed peacefully to his Heavenly home January 22, 2025. A visitation will be held at 10am followed by an 11am funeral service on Saturday, February 1st at King of Kings Lutheran Church, 1701 NE 96th street, Kansas City, Missouri with burial to follow at Terrace Park Cemetery, 801 NW...
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...
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