Obituaries
Donna L. Mowrey
Nov 1, 2024
Donna L. Mowrey, a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away on November 1,2024 at the age of 85. Born on February 28, 1939, in Kansas City, Missouri, Donna lived a life filled with love, laughter, and unwavering dedication to her family and community.
Donna dedicated herself to her family and her career, first serving as a bus driver for the...
Marvin Wayne Gash
Oct 29, 2024
Marvin Wayne Gash (Wayne), born on January 22, 1946, passed away on October 29, 2024, surrounded by his family. He leaves behind a legacy defined by his dedication, kindness, and love for his family and friends.
Wayne enjoyed a long and fulfilling career as a machinist with Colgate-Palmolive, where he was known for his affable demeanor, which led to many meaningful...
Krista Louise Caldwell
Oct 25, 2024
Krista Louise Caldwell, 67, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away October 2024.
Krista was born in Iowa Falls, Iowa, to Paul and Ruby Peterson. During her youth, her family relocated to Minnesota, where she spent her formative years. She graduated early from Parkwood High School in Joplin Missouri after getting accepted as a performer in the traveling singing group Up With...
Doris W. Dohrn
Oct 25, 2024
Doris W. Dohrn, 92, passed away on October 25, 2024 in Kansas City, Kansas. She was preceded in death by her parents: Phinous and Emma Jones; and three siblings: a year old brother, Louie Don; sister, Patsy (Robert) Croft,, and brother, Larry (Judy) Jones.
Doris was born on September 5, 1932, in Gravelly, Arkansas to Phinous and Emma Jones. Growing up...
Ila Mae Parks
Oct 23, 2024
Ila Mae Parks, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on October 23, 2024, surrounded by her family. She was born on September 19, 1933, in Mount Leonard, Missouri, to Burmel Olmstead and Irene (Mueller) Olmstead.
On June 18, 1949, Ila Mae married the love of her life, James “Jim” Willis Parks. Together, they built a family and a...
Jason Daniel Anderson
Oct 22, 2024
Jason Daniel Anderson passed away unexpectedly on October 22, 2024, at the age of 42.
Born on November 17, 1981, in Overland Park, Kansas, Jason was raised in Kansas City, Missouri, by his loving parents, Dan and Lou Ann Anderson. He graduated from Oak Park High School and went on to study at Maple Woods Community College and Park University, where...
Shirley Ann Callahan
Oct 21, 2024
Shirley Ann (Hawkins) Callahan, 88, of Smithville, Missouri, passed away on October 21, 2024.
Shirley was born to James and Erma (Cooper) Hawkins on October 9, 1936, in Kansas City, Kansas. She was named “Shirley Temple” by her older sisters. Her mom was on board with Shirley, but chose Ann as her middle name. Shirley attended Washington High School. When she...
Alice L. Kauffman
Oct 18, 2024
Alice L. Kauffman, a devoted matriarch and cherished friend, passed away on October 18, 2024, leaving behind a legacy that resonates with warmth and love. Born on May 4, 1937, Alice spent her life nurturing connections, both with family and with the world around her. She was born and raised in Arkansas and moved to KCK with Gerri when she...
James L. Shields
Oct 17, 2024
James L. Shields, 78, of Kansas City, Missouri passed away on October 17, 2024.
James was born on October 7, 1946. He was the last of four children born to Arthur and Leona Shields. He graduated from Park Hill High school. James married the love of his life, Judy, on October 3, 1966 and from this 58-year marriage, was blessed with...
Angelina Testa
Oct 15, 2024
Angelina Testa, 100, passed away on October 15, 2024.
Angelina was born on March 5, 1924 in Kansas City, Missouri to her parents Frank & Jenny Lombardo. She attended Karnes School Elementary and Manuel High School.
She worked several jobs as a young adult. She worked for National Bellas Hess as a seamstress in WWll and Pratt Whitney Aircraft Company as a...
Kaiden Alexander Edwards
Oct 14, 2024
Kaiden Alexander Edwards, born on March 6, 2007, in Kansas City, left this world far too soon on October 14, 2024. He was a vibrant young man whose light touched the lives of everyone around him. Kaiden was known for his hard work and entrepreneurial spirit, often taking on jobs such as mowing lawns and hanging Christmas lights to save...
William Franklin Wurtz
Oct 12, 2024
William Franklin “Frank” Wurtz, 83, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away October 12,2024.
Frank was born on January 25, 1941, in Fort Scott Kansas to Lawrence and Gladys Wurtz. He enlisted in the Navy out of high school and advanced to the rank of Chief Petty Officer. After serving in the military, he worked as an airline mechanic for TWA/American Airlines....
Ronald Frederick Karn
Oct 7, 2024
Ronald Frederick Karn, 43, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away unexpectedly on October 7, 2024. Born on March 20, 1981, Ron spent most of his life in the Kansas City area and graduated in 1999 from Northeast High School. He was District Manager for several years in the Sacramento, CA area, and most recently a devoted Store Manager for Sprint/T-Mobile,...
Carolyn R. Riddle
Oct 6, 2024
Carolyn Riddle, 83, of Kansas City, passed away peacefully on October 6, 2024. Born in Hoke County, North Carolina, Carolyn moved to Kansas City where she married the love of her life Virgil. Together, they raised three children and built a family filled with love and cherished memories.
Carolyn had a zest for life, enjoying square dancing and camping with Virgil...
Sandra "Sandy" Auxier
Oct 4, 2024
Sandra 'Sandy' Auxier passed away on October 4th, 2024.
She was born on December 31st, 1946 to Claire Gordon and Betty Darlene Hurlbert at Holdrege, Nebraska.
After high school, Sandy attended the Lincoln School of Commerce. She married her high-school sweetheart, John Douglas Auxier at Falls City, Nebraska where they had attended high school. After about a year in Lincoln, they moved...
Kari Beth Kline
Oct 3, 2024
Kari Beth Kline, wife, mother, daughter, sister and devoted member of her community, passed away on October 3, 2024, at the age of 51. Kari was born on January 16, 1973, to Ronnie and Karen Pasley. She and her husband, John, married on July 31, 2003, and were together for over 30 years. Together, they had their son, Lane. Kari...
Gary Lee Starling
Oct 2, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Gary Lee Starling, who left us on October 2, 2024.
Gary cherished his loved ones above all else. His spirit was as vibrant as the great outdoors he adored, where he spent countless hours hunting and fishing.
Gary had a remarkable talent for building and creating, often seen with tools in...
Charles W. Dakin
Oct 2, 2024
Charles “Charlie” W. Dakin went home to be with the Lord on October 2, 2024, at the age of 79. His kindness and gentle strength touched the hearts of many.
Born on October 25, 1944, in Smithville, Missouri, Charlie was the son of Paul and Verda Dakin. After his father returned from the war, the family moved to St. Joseph, where...
Barbara Ann Trigg
Oct 1, 2024
Barbara Ann Trigg, 83, passed away peacefully on October 1, 2024.
A lifelong resident of the Kansas City area, Barbara was born on August 29, 1941. She attended Northeast High School and worked on the assembly line at General Motors, until she retired. Barbara enjoyed experiencing life, whether that was through dancing, fishing, or her favorite hobby - shopping. An amazing...
Shirley M. Nash Patterson
Sep 30, 2024
Shirley Nash Patterson, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend passed away peacefully in her home into the loving arms of her Lord and Savior, September 30, 2024. Leaving behind a legacy of kindness that touched the lives of all who knew her, Shirley dedicated her life to serving others, and devoted her time and attention to her family. She...
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