Obituaries

Breanne "Brea" McFarland

May 2, 2021

Our family is saddened by the unexpected loss of our loved daughter, granddaughter, sister, and niece, Breanne Taylor McFarland.  Breanne left her family on Sunday, May 2, 2021.  Breanne was born on May 28, 1994, in Kansas City, Missouri.

Breanne is survived by her mother, Cara M. McFarland of Kansas City, Missouri; her stepfather, Scott Curtiss of...

Shirley Mueller

May 1, 2021

Shirley Mueller, age 91, passed away May 1, 2021 in Hermiston, OR. She was born July 11, 1929 to Arthur Milton and Elsie (Oitzman) Harmon.

Shirley married Donald Mueller in 1946, together they raised 4 daughters and had many foster children. They opened their home and heart to those in need. She and Don started a church...

Marjorie Lowe

Apr 30, 2021

Marjorie Lowe, 94, passed away April 30, 2021.  A dual interment for Marjorie and her husband, Billy, who passed away on February 6, 2021 will take place at a later date at Terrace Park Cemetery.

Mary Judy Laber

Apr 27, 2021

M. Judy Laber

Mary Judy Laber, 96 years old of Parkville, Missouri, passed away of age-related issues on April 27th, 2021 at home.  Visitation will be Monday, May 3 from 9:30am-10:30am followed by services at 10:30am, all at Terrace Park Funeral Home, 801 NW 108th Street, Kansas City, Missouri.  Burial will take place in Mountain Home, Arkansas,...

Ib Hagsten

Apr 27, 2021

The oldest of seven children, Ib was born May 18, 1943 in Assens Parish, Denmark. His love for agriculture came at an early age bicycling around to show his wares to surrounding housewives. His ability to sell carrots grown in the school yard and fish parts left in the bottom of boats in the nearby fjord for cat food...

Helen Sellars

Apr 25, 2021

Helen Elizabeth Sellars, 87, of Kansas City, passed away April 25, 2021.  Visitation will be on Sunday, May 2, from 2-3pm followed by services at 3pm, all at Gashland United Methodist Church, 7715 N. Oak Trafficway, Kansas City, MO 64118.  Burial will take place Monday, May 3 at 9:30am at Terrace Park Cemetery.  Suggestions for memorial contributions are: The...

Margie Summers

Apr 23, 2021

Margie E. Summers, age 89, passed away April 23, 2021. She was born June 12, 1931, in Sedalia, Missouri , to James and Letha (Vinson) Strong.

Margie was married to her loving husband William Summers for more than 50 years. The marriage brought Margie a large family. She spent most of her time taking care of her...

Chaluey "Chal" Smith

Apr 22, 2021

Chaluey M. "Chal" Smith, 81, of Platte City, passed away April 22, 2021.  A funeral service will be held on Saturday, May 1, 2021 at 2pm at Terrace Park Funeral Home and Cemetery, 801 NW 108th Street, Kansas City, MO 64155.

Chal was born on November 18, 1939 in Chainat, Thailand. She moved to Platte City in...

Penny Pate

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,...

Robert Niemann

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...

William Box

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...

Debra Washington

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...

Charles "Charlie" Barnes

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....

W.L. "Bud" Beaman

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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Nora Stockinger

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...

Francis Stevens

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;...

Betty Boswell

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...

Vicki Whaley

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...

Russell Vogel

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,...

Louise Morlan

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...