Obituaries

Apr 30, 2018

Earl Crownover, 61, of Kansas City, MO, concluded his life’s journey on Monday, April 30, 2018.  He was born in Independence, MO on March 12, 1957, to Barton and Evelyn (Kelly) Crownover.

Earl was a creative man, with a love for reading and collecting comic books, he also enjoyed drawing and sketching. He collected old military items...

Apr 27, 2018

Sanford Eugene Alexander “San” died peacefully on April 27,2018 in Kansas City, Missouri at the age of 77.

San was born on August 24, 1940 in Detroit, Michigan to the late Eugene and Velma Alexander. He attended the University of Michigan for a time, and eventually moved to Kansas City. In his early career, he worked for Mutual of Omaha Insurance Company and L.M. Berry Co.  In the later years, San and...

Apr 25, 2018

Zara Gracie Tomac, 86, passed away Wednesday April 25, 2018 at Riverside Care Center. Gracie was born March 15, 1932 to Roy and Estella (Graves) Peterie in Laredo, MO.  She graduated from Laredo High School in 1950. On April 8, 1964 she married Joseph F. Tomac. The couple made sea shell crafts to sell at the craft shows on...

Apr 24, 2018

Katherine Diane Henley, 76, of Trimble, MO died at St. Luke’s Hospice House on Tuesday, April 24, 2018.  She was born July 21, 1941, in Pueblo, CO to the late Alex and Katherine (Tezak) Ercul.

Diane is survived by her daughter Patricia (Wesley) Fitzpatrick, son Jim Henley, grandchildren Erika, Jessica, John and Katrina. Also, surviving are nieces,...

Apr 19, 2018

Milton Henry “Buster” Layton Jr., 85, passed away Thursday April 19, 2018, at Oak Ridge of Plattsburg. Buster was born October 30, 1932 to Milton and Elnora (Felix) Layton, in Leavenworth, Kansas, and was the oldest of 13 children. He went to school until 8th grade, and then he joined the Navy. After returning from the Navy, Buster realized...

Apr 18, 2018

Thomas E. Jackson, 94, of Kansas City, MO passed away Wednesday, April 18, 2018 at North Care Hospice House. Thomas was born September 13, 1923 to Cluade and Ina (Talley) Jackson in Williamson County, TN. He graduated from Franklin High School. Initially Tom wanted to study electrical engineering, but due to family responsibilities and lack of money, he was...

Apr 17, 2018

Lloyd Dodd, 80, of Kansas City, MO, died at Liberty Hospital on Tuesday, April 17, 2018.  He was born in North Kansas City, MO on August 29, 1937 to the late Carl and Maggie (Jordan) Dodd.

He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Wanda (Williams) Dodd; daughters Ellen (David) Vanbuskirk, Norma (Tim) Poe and Doris...

Apr 16, 2018

Marion Jean Forsen, 91, passed away Monday April 16, 2018, at Brookdale Shawnee. Jean was born March 31, 1927 to George and Ethel (Davis) Miller in Holt County, MO. She graduated from Benton High School in St. Joseph, MO. It was there she met the love of her life, and on June 22, 1945 married Bill Forsen. The family...

Apr 12, 2018

Crystal Renee O’Dell, 32, of Smithville, died tragically, on Thursday, April 12, 2018.  She was born August 13, 1985, in Kansas City, MO.

Crystal Lived Life, she was 2003 graduate of Smithville High School, she earned her Bachelors of Science Degree from Buena Vista University, and in 2009 went to work for Bayer chemical, working her way...

Apr 10, 2018

Thomas Hebeler, 60 of Liberty, MO died at Liberty Hospital on April 10, 2018; he was born in Kansas City, MO on May 24, 1957 to Maxine (Johnson)  and the late Ivan Hebeler,

He was a joy to know by family and friends, he attedned Nortland Schools; graduating from Winnetonka High School in 1975, he then attended Maplewoods...

Apr 9, 2018

Mary Marie Burton, 91 of Sedalia, MO passed away Monday, April 9, 2018 at the Sylvia G. Thompson Residence, Sedalia, MO. Mary was born October 7, 1926 to Robert and Mary (Scott) Parrish in Salem, IL. She grew up beside the railroad tracks and enjoyed helping her mother feed the hobos that passed by. Mary lived in Gladstone, MO...

Apr 7, 2018

Dorothy M. Hafenstein, 91, of Gladstone, MO died at NorthCare Hospice House on Saturday, April 7, 2018. She was born May 5, 1926, in Alma, KS to the late Julius and Amelia (Grunewald) Hafenstein.

She was a bookkeeper for Miller Nursery, she was a member of Holy Cross Lutheran Church.

She is survived by her...

Apr 5, 2018

June Elkins, 90 of Liberty, MO died at Liberty Hospital on Thursday, April 5, 2018. She was born January 16, 1928, in Ritchey, MO  to the late Alfie and Rosanna (Harris) Loving.

June was a loving homemaker, growing African violets in her basement, sewing, crafts, she was a Baptist Sunday School Teacher for many years and became...

Apr 4, 2018

Carl Lee Foltz, 86, of Claycomo, Missouri, died at Pleasant Valley Manor on Wednesday, April 4, 2018. He was born January 8, 1932 in Bardolph, Illinois to the late Ralph and Dorothy (Eddington) Foltz.

Carl was a railroad man, working as a Electronic Technician for Burlington Northern for 43 years; after retiring he remained active with the...

Apr 1, 2018

Ruth Emma Willey, 81, passed away Sunday, April 1, 2018 at North Care Hospice.  Ruth was born October 23, 1936 to Virgil and Agnes (Walk) Hamilton in Maryville, MO.  She graduated from High School in 1954. While spending time in Swope Park with her sisters, she met the love of her life and on July 7, 1956 she married...

Mar 31, 2018

Robert T. Davis, 72, of Smithville, MO passed away at his home on Saturday, March 31, 2018.  He was born in Kansas City, MO to the late Robert M. and Lillian (Morrow) Davis.

After high school Robert joined the U.S. Navy serving during Vietnam. After working several jobs he followed in his father’s footsteps working at KCATA...

Mar 31, 2018

Winifred Mae Veach

Mae was born May 16, 1925 to Ben and Pearl Williamson at their home near Newtown, Missouri.  She completed her earthly life and embarked on her heavenly journey March 31, 2018 just 6 weeks shy of her 93rd birthday.

She lived with Sammy and Vada McHargue during her high school years in...

Mar 29, 2018

Mary Katherine Lamp, of Kansas City, Missouri, died on March 29, 2018. She was born September 12, 1925 in Monroe County, Missouri, the daughter of Leslie and Hattie (Jacobs) Farrell.  She attended Kirtley Grade School and Madison High School in Madison, Missouri, graduating in 1942. After graduation, she and her mother moved to Chillicothe, Missouri, where she attended Chillicothe...

Mar 29, 2018

Patricia Peterson, 72, of Gladstone, Missouri, passed away Thursday, March 29, 2018, at North Care Hospice. Patricia was born April 16, 1945 to Raymond and Calvina (Miller) Davis in Kansas City, Missouri. She graduated from Plattsburg High School in 1963. She spent most of her career working for Ball’s Foods in many departments, including managing the bakery. She enjoyed...

Mar 22, 2018

Wayne Francis Cook, 82, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away at home, Thursday, March 22, 2018. Wayne was born October 15, 1935 to John and Lillian (Bonnett) Cook in Belvue, KS. On November 10, 1955 he married Roberta “Bobby” Johnson, the love of his life, in Westmoreland, KS. Wayne was a man that could make something out of nothing,...