Obituaries

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...

Nov 4, 2021

Ruby Louise Downing Vorbeck passed away of natural causes, in Port Townsend, Washington, surrounded by her family on November 4, 2021, at the age of 94.

Born October 20, 1927, in Winwood, Missouri to Harry Logan Downing, Sr. and Ruby Evelyn Swigelson Downing, Louise lived in Kansas City, Missouri for 87, years before joining her younger brother and his family...

Nov 4, 2021

Robert “Bob” Lee Chenault, 86, of Kansas City, Missouri passed away on November 04, 2021 at home surrounded by his loving family. Bob was born on November 21st, 1934 to the late John W. and Ruth (Williams) Chenault. He married the love of his life, Ruth Pedraza-Chenault on April 18th, 1991.

Bob was a member of multiple...

Nov 4, 2021

Merle Glee Flaugher of Liberty, Missouri, passed away on November 4, 2021. She was born on January 8, 1934 in Ulman, Missouri but grew up in Tuscumbia, Missouri. On February 20, 1951, she married Bobbie Flaugher, and moved to the Kansas City area.

She is survived by her children: Larry and Glenda Bunch of Liberty, Missouri; Greg...

Nov 4, 2021

Mary LaVerne Robertson, 81, of Kansas City, MO passed away on November 4, 2021.

Mary was born on April Fool's Day in 1940 to parents, J.D. and Lucinda Arnold. She grew up on her family’s farm in Clinton, MO and graduated from Central High School. After school, she moved to the Kansas City area where she met and married Kenneth Nauss. She was...

Oct 30, 2021

Ronald “Ron” Lee Bayless, 84, of Golden City, MO, passed away on October 30, 2021. Ron was born on March 22, 1937 to the late Walter Jay and Evelyn (Coy) Bayless. He married the love of his life, Eileen Brauckmuller on March 09, 1956.

Ron was a man who left a lasting impression on those around him....

Oct 29, 2021

James "Jim" Emory Olson, 92, of Kansas City, Missouri passed away peacefully on October 29, 2021, in Kansas City, Missouri. Jim was born on November 6, 1928, to the loving home of Emory and Florence “Ruth” Olson in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Jim grew up in Kansas City, MO graduating from East High School. After High School he served in the United States Army as...

Oct 28, 2021

Kevin P. Denton passed away after a brief battle with cancer on Thursday, October 28th, at his home with his loving wife and treasured dogs at his side.

Kevin was born on November 11th, 1954 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. In the early 60s, the family moved to Oklahoma City, Oklahoma where he grew up playing baseball, earning his...

Oct 27, 2021

Thomas Wayne Wagner, 85, passed away October 27, 2021.  A private interment will be held at Terrace Park Cemetery.

Thomas was born on March 23, 1936, in Kansas City, Missouri, to Harold Lloyd and Loraine Maxine (Barnes) Wagner.  He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Norma; and daughter, Tanya Lea Schroeder. Thomas is survived...

Oct 27, 2021

John Peter Dominick Mesh, 60, passed away October 27, 2021. John was born in Kansas City, Mo to John and Antoinette Mesh. John graduated from Oak Park High School in 1980. That is where he met the love of his life Cathy Craig. They were married in August 1983 and lived their entire life in the Northland. This union...

Oct 27, 2021

Larry Ray Liebsch Sr. passed peacefully in his sleep October 27th, 2021 at the age of 73.

Larry was born December 1, 1947 to Otto and Dollie Liebsch (Wisdom). He graduated from North Kansas City High School and was then stationed in Houston, Texas in the military air force as well as the US Army. He met...

Oct 26, 2021

Dennis Thrasher, 79, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away on October 26, 2021. Dennis was born on November 30, 1941, to the loving home of Arthur and Alice Thrasher.

Dennis was a simple man that loved to go fishing, golfing and spending time with his greatest joy his family. Dennis loved his country and served it proudly...

Oct 26, 2021

William Keith Sissel, 89, of Grain Valley, MO passed away on October 26, 2021.

William was born to William Gail Sissel and Edna Fern (Reynolds) Sissel on September 4, 1932 at his home in Winterset, Iowa. William had four siblings: RoEmma (Sissel) Tull, J. Darlene (Sissel) Matthis, Delbert Sissel and Dorthy (Sissel) Smith.

William attended...