Obituaries

Apr 21, 2021

Penny Ellen Pate, 56, of Kansas City, Mo, passed away April 21, 2021.  A memorial service and interment will take place at Terrace Park Funeral Home and Cemetery at a date in the future to be announced.  Memorial contributions are suggested to the Wounded Warrior Foundation.

Penny was born on September 28, 1964 in North Kansas City,...

Apr 20, 2021

Robert “Bob” Frederick Niemann, 89, made his journey to heaven on Tuesday, April 20, 2021 at his home at Riverstone Retirement Community in Kansas City, MO.  Visitation will be at King of Kings Lutheran Church 1701 NE 96th St, Kansas City, MO on May 1 at 9:30 am followed by the funeral service at 10:30.  Graveside services will be held following the...

Apr 19, 2021

William “Bill” Edmond Box, 86, of Kansas City, MO passed away on April 19, 2021.

Bill was born on August 30, 1934 in Windsor, MO to parents, Emmett Box and Dorothy (Farris) Box. As a young boy, his family moved to Kansas City where he attended school and was in the 1953 graduating class of North Kansas...

Apr 18, 2021

Debra Kelley Washington, 38, of Independence, passed away April 18, 2021.  A memorial service will be held at 6pm on Friday, April 30 at Terrace Park Funeral Home.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to the American Cancer Society or the ASPCA.

Debra was born on January 27, 1983 in Lakenheath, England.  She moved to...

Apr 17, 2021

Charles “Charlie” Dean Barnes, 57, of Kansas City, MO passed away at his home on Saturday, April 17, 2021. Charlie was born September 18, 1963 to George and Carol (Rothschild) Barnes. He was a graduate of Oak Park High School, Class of ’81. Charlie was a lifelong Nascar, Chiefs and Royals fan, also enjoying golf, fishing, bowling, and pool....

Apr 17, 2021

W. L. "Bud" Beaman, 85, of Platte County, Missouri, passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his family on April 17, 2021.

He was born March 6,1936 in North Kansas City, Missouri, to Norman and Edna (Threlkeld) Beaman.

On May 1, 1965, he married Sherry Weisen; they were married 56 wonderful years.

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Apr 13, 2021

Nora Jane Stockinger, gained her Heavenly wings on April 13, 2021. Nora was born on May 8, 2020 in Kansas City, Kansas to parents Brian Stockinger and Mary Sciortino. Though she was born premature and was small enough to fit in the palm of her parents' hands, she was a fighter from day one. A precious miracle, she astonished and...

Apr 12, 2021

Francis D. Stevens, 85, of Liberty, MO passed away on Monday, April 12, 2021. Francis was born on January 5, 1936 to Obediah and Mary (Hale) Stevens in Norborne, MO.

Francis was preceded in death by his wife Darlene (April 2018), his sister Carrie Rodgers, and his brother Obert Stevens. He is survived by his two children;...

Apr 11, 2021

Betty L. Boswell, 93, of Peoria, AZ formerly of Kansas City, MO passed away on April 11, 2021. She was born in Mobile, Alabama to Mattie and Joseph Rice.

Betty graduated from Park College with a Bachelor of Science in Business. She was a licensed realtor, a certified travel agent, and retired from Ford Motor Company. Between...

Apr 9, 2021

Vicki Jean Whaley was born in Leon, Iowa on September 26, 1959 to John and Mary (Moore) Kish.

She lived in the Kansas City area her whole life. On December 19, 1998, she married Steven Whaley. This marriage brought Vicki three children. Vicki enjoyed working outside and gardening. To her children and their friends, she was known as skate...

Apr 8, 2021

On Thursday, April 8, 2021, Russell Leonard Vogel, loving husband, father, and grandfather, passed away in his home at the age of 61. Russ was born on September 11, 1959 in Leavenworth, Kansas to Fred and Elizabeth (Traster) Vogel. Russ graduated from East Buchanan in 1977 and has been a Master Electrician at Ford Motor Company in Kansas City,...

Apr 8, 2021

(June) Louise Morlan, 94, of Kansas City, passed away on April 8, 2021.

Louise was born December 11, 1926 in Pollock, MO to Harl and Fern (Harris) Altizer. She graduated from Milan High School in 1943. She attended some college at KSTC.

In 1944, Louise married Basil L. Morlan. Louise spent a short time teaching...

Apr 7, 2021

Christopher Erwin Orlando, 60 of Kansas City, MO passed away April 7, 2021 at his home.  He was born on June 29, 1960 in Cincinnati, OH to Thomas William Orlando and Marian Elizabeth Smith.  The oldest child of four children, Chris was known for his strong leadership skills, logic, problem solving, and even his adventurous spirit; His own mantra...

Apr 5, 2021

Service will be avaiable to watch at https://event.forgetmenotceremonies.com/ceremony?c=67ae8a30-f963-4600-842e-f6e371bbcbdf

Penni Reneé Wilson, 61, of Kansas City, Missouri passed away on April 5, 2021.

Penni was born on August 13, 1959 in Des Moines, Iowa. She was the oldest of three daughters. As a young girl her family moved from Iowa to the Kansas City area, but she...

Mar 30, 2021

Virgil Lee Windle was born to William and Viola Windle in Vinita, Oklahoma on 24 June 1933.

He was united in marriage with Reba Walker March 17, 1953 in Kansas City, MO.

He served his country in the US Army and worked as a castor at Federal Mogul for many years.

Virgil is...

Mar 29, 2021

Sandra Lee Straight, passed away on March 29, 2021 at the age of 71, surrounded by her friends and family after a long fight with cancer.

The funeral will be held at 2:00pm on Monday, April 5th at Terrace Park Funeral Home, with visitation held an hour prior.

Sandra was born on August 13, 1949 in...

Mar 28, 2021

Christopher Alan Eyring, 52, of Parkville, MO, passed away March 28, 2021 at his home.

He is proceeded in death by his maternal Grandparents, William and Mary Reynolds, and his Paternal Grandparents, Robert and Jeanne Sternecker, and his Aunt, Mary Admire.

Chris leaves behind his Parents, Doris and Robert Ruth, his Father Ron Eyring, his...

Mar 28, 2021

Karen Sue Hadley, 76, of Smithville, Missouri passed away peacefully at home on March 28, 2021.

She was born September 12, 1944, to Lawrence Britt & Alice (Miller) Britt in Smithville, Missouri. Karen graduated from Smithville High School in May 1962. During High School Karen was a Cheerleader, Homecoming Queen, and an active member of the band...

Mar 25, 2021

Carl Eugene Kalinka, 72, of Kansas City, MO passed away on March 25, 2021.

Carl was born in Kansas City, KS on June 4, 1948 to John and Juanita Kalinka. He spent most of his life living in the Northland, where he worked for 32 years as an accountant for TWA. He was a proud member of...

Mar 24, 2021

Gail Ann Wilson, 82, of Maysville, MO passed away on March 24, 2021.

Gail was born on March 20, 1939 in Manhattan, Kansas as the oldest child to parents, Harvey and Bernice (Hedman) Lewis.

She married Robert Wilson and soon after they had their daughter, Sheryl. Gail was a very strong independent women, who enjoyed tending...