Obituaries
Perry D. McLean
May 19, 2025
It is with a heavy heart that I share that I lost my friend, my husband, and the love of my life for over 50 years on the morning of Monday, May 19th.
Perry Davis McLean was born on June 9, 1935, in Stillwater, Oklahoma. While in high school he developed a love for amateur radio and got his license at...
Sandra Jean Shepherd
May 18, 2025
Sandra Jean Shepherd, born on May 15, 1947, peacefully departed this world on May 18, 2025. Her life was a tapestry woven with love, laughter, and cherished moments that resonate deeply with the family she devoted herself to.
A spirited woman with an adventurous heart, Sandra found joy in the excitement of casinos, where the thrill of the game matched her...
Brady Ford Toole
May 17, 2025
Brady was born in Fort Scott, KS on August 15th, 1990, to his parents Teresa and Curtis O’Neal and Erik and Stacie Toole. Brady went to be with our Lord on May 17th, 2025, in a fatal car accident.
Brady is proceeded in death by his grandparents George Ford, Gene Norris, Larry and Dorothy Toole, Norma Ratliff and his Aunt Tracie...
Barbara Harper
May 17, 2025
Barbara Harper, 84, passed away on May 17, 2025.
Barbara Dalene Harper was born on January 16, 1941 in Des Moines, Iowa. She moved to The Kansas City area where she dedicated her time raising her children. As her children grew older, she then began her long career in tax filing. She retired from HR Block as a Master Tax advisor...
Martha Virginia Slinkard
May 17, 2025
Martha Virginia Slinkard went home to Jesus May 17th, 2025
Born on August 15th 1940 in Excello, MO, Martha was the youngest child of James Maxey and Hazel Lorraine (Brock) Miller. Martha is preceded in death by her parents and 8 loving brothers and sisters, David, Alan, Lula, Richard, Helen, Mary, Joseph and Walter.
Martha met Jake Slinkard in Jefferson City, MO...
John C. Licklider
May 16, 2025
John Christopher Licklider, age 62, passed away on May 16, 2025. Born on July 14, 1962, in San Diego, California, to parents Joseph and Lucy Licklider, John’s life was marked by hard work, loyalty, and love for his family.
He spent his childhood in the close-knit community of Cuba, Missouri, where he formed lifelong memories and friendships. Shortly after high school,...
Timothy Walker
May 16, 2025
Timothy “Tim” Gail Walker of Dearborn, Mo was a beloved son, brother, husband, father, and grandfather! He passed away peacefully surrounded and supported by his loving family and friends on May 16th, 2025 at the age of 72 years old.
Born on October 10th, 1952 in Evanston, Illinois to parents Edgar and Nona Walker. Tim enjoyed a loving childhood with 3...
Jim Allen
May 16, 2025
Jim Allen, a devoted husband, cherished friend, and master carpenter, passed away peacefully on May 16, 2025, at the age of 87. Born on March 15, 1938, Jim dedicated his life not only to his craft but also to his beloved wife, Sharon, with whom he shared 65 beautiful years of marriage. Their love story is one that will be...
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...
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