Obituaries

Dec 11, 2021

Jo Ann Wile, 87, of N. Kansas City, Missouri passed away on December 11, 2021 after experiencing post surgical complications.

Jo Ann was born on November 16, 1934 in Pratt, Kansas the only child of Forrest and Buelah McManaman. She was a strong, fiery red head who was the apple of her parents eyes. In her early years she studied dance accumulating numerousawards and accolades, eventually performing professionally.Considering her love of dance it is no...

Dec 11, 2021

Ann Shenkner Niemann, 90 of Kansas City, Mo made her journey to heaven on Saturday December 11, 2021 at her home at Riverstone Retirement Community.  Visitation will be at King of Kings Lutheran Church 1701 NE 96th St, Kansas City, MO on January 8, 2022 at 9:30 am followed by the funeral service at 10:30.  Graveside services will be held following the...

Dec 10, 2021

Shirley Jean Paul, 80, of Gladstone, Missouri passed away on December 10, 2021. She was born to the late Charles Eugene Clinkenbeard and the late Lura Marie Willis.

Shirley will be remembered for many things, but most of all, her love for God. She was a longstanding member of the Gashland Baptist Church and was the proud...

Dec 10, 2021

Raymond Wayne Cowan was born in Kansas City, Kansas on December 21, 1934, to William John Cowan and Mary Evelyn Murphy, the oldest of their seven children.

Wayne graduated from Wyandotte High School in 1953.  Following high school, he spent time at Baylor and William Jewell but eventually enlisted in the Army in 1957, where he served...

Dec 8, 2021

Beth Marie Ferren Shapiro, 66, of Kansas City, died unexpectedly December 8th, 2021, at her residence.

She was born July 19th, 1955, in Shawnee Oklahoma, the daughter of Dallas and Maxine Scroggins.

Beth graduated from Key west Florida high school, class of 1973.  Following graduation, she pursued a career in retail sales.  In 1977 she...

Dec 8, 2021

Mildred Ann (“Red”) Lemon of Pleasant Valley, Missouri passed away on December 8, 2021, at the age of 84.

Mildred was born on July 12, 1937, to Caroline and Oliver Pierce.  Mildred was preceded in death by siblings Caroline “Susie”, Eugene, Roy, and Ronald “Doc”. She married Jimmy Don Lemon in October of 1955.  Mildred’s family was...

Dec 4, 2021

William Edward “Ed” Orr passed away Saturday morning, December 04, 2021. Ed was born to the late William and Glenna (Stovall) Orr on March 07, 1952. He married the love of his life, Tresa Albright on December 05, 1981.

Ed was a man who wore many hats. He was kind, caring, and selfless. He enjoyed being a...

Dec 3, 2021

William Phillip “Bill” Lichner, 70, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, December 3, 2021. A Celebration of Life will be held at Terrace Park Funeral Home on Saturday, December 11th with the visitation from 10:00am to 11:00am, following by a sharing of remembrances and military honors.

Bill was born on December 27, 1950 to Inez...

Dec 2, 2021

Charming, kind, warm, witty, wise, lover-of-life James M. Thomsen was born in Sioux City, Iowa on July 8, 1924, and died at North Care Hospice House on December 2, 2021, at the age of 97. Jim’s parents’, Fred and Nora, had two other offspring: older brother Norman and Jim’s twin, Laura. Jim let himself be teased all his life...

Nov 29, 2021

Martha Jeanne Carr, 90, passed away November 29, 2021. Visitation will be from 1-2pm at Christ Lutheran Church, 6700 NW 72nd Platte Woods, MO. Memorial service to follow at 2pm. Committal following the service at Christ Lutheran Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions to Christ Lutheran Church or Kansas City Hospice.

Martha...

Nov 25, 2021

Judith Faye Holsted, 81, of Parkville, Missouri passed away on November 25, 2021.

Judy was born on July 19, 1940, to Bill and Creta Owens in Platte County, near Waldron, Missouri and grew up in that area. She attended Park Hill High School where she graduated in 1958. While still in high school she met Loyd Holsted,...

Nov 25, 2021

Mary I. Bishop, daughter of Glenn Inman and “Belle” Inman of Gaffney, S.C. passed away on Thanksgiving Day, November 25, 2021, at NKC Hospital.  She was preceded in death by her parents, her sisters—Belva Clarkson and Jean Sarratt-- and an infant brother, all of Gaffney.  A private graveside ceremony at Mt. Moriah Terrace Park North this week will be followed by a Memorial...

Nov 24, 2021

Richard Lee McCollester, 75, of Kansas City, Missouri, went to be with Jesus on November 24, 2021.

Richard was born on September 20, 1946 in California, Missouri to Geneva and Robert McCollester. After graduating from Wyandotte High School and attending college for a short time, he began his lifelong career as an A&P mechanic for TWA and...

Nov 20, 2021

Albert A. Wight, 83, of Columbia MO, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, November 20, 2021. He was born to the late George Wight and Elizabeth White. He married the love of his life, Cresencia Castillo on June 27, 1963.

Albert had a great admiration for his country and left his small town of...

Nov 12, 2021

Michael J. MacMahon, 77, of Kansas City, Missouri passed away peacefully on November 12, 2021. He was born on February 1, 1944, in Galway, Ireland. Family will be having a private inurnment at Terrace Park Cemetery later this month.

He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Corene MacMahon; daughter, Michelle (John) DiGiovanni and his grandchildren,...

Nov 8, 2021

Randall “Randy” Dale Fox, 66, of Kansas City, MO passed away on November 8, 2021.

Randy was born on August 2, 1955 in Troy, Missouri to Dale and Doris Fox. After graduating high school, he began his 40+ year career as a vending machine technician. He married his best friend, Anna Knight, on May 9, 1998 and...

Nov 8, 2021

Robert (Bob) L. Shawver passed away peacefully on Monday, November 8, 2021. Visitation will be Thursday, November 11, 2021, from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Terrace Park, 801 NW 108 th Street, Kansas City, MO 64155. Funeral services are private. Bob was born on December 15, 1933, in San Francisco, CA to Ralph and Iva Starr Shawver. He...

Nov 6, 2021

Willard R. Ragle “Bill”, 84, of Kansas City, MO went home to be with his Lord and Savior after a long battle with Parkinson’s/Dementia on November 6, 2021.

Bill was born to Hazel & Edgar Ragle on April 27, 1937 in Holt, Missouri. He graduated from Stet High School in Stet, MO and enlisted in the Air...

Nov 5, 2021

I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. - 2 Timothy 4:7

Lilburn “Warren” Green was a giving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend. He finished his earthly race on November 5, 2021 at the age of 88.

He was born to the late Lilburn and Anna...

Nov 5, 2021

Patricia Ann McPherson Williams passed away at home on November 5, 2021, with her husband Clyde by her side.

Born October 29,1932 to Marian (Moyer) and Marvin McPherson on a farm south of Gardner, KS, Pat attended the 1-room Rock School before graduating from Spring Hill High School. She then attended University of Kansas.

Patricia...