Obituaries
Glendon L. Williams, Sr.
Sep 30, 2024
Glendon L. Williams, Sr., a devoted husband, loving father, and cherished friend, passed away peacefully on September 30, 2024, at the age of 94. Born on March 23, 1930, Glendon lived a full and vibrant life, leaving behind a legacy of love, faith, and a spirit of adventure that touched all who knew him.
Glendon was not only a man of...
Marion Lucille Coffman
Sep 27, 2024
Marion Lucille Coffman, a beloved figure in the North Kansas City community, passed away on September 27, 2024 at the age of 83. Born on February 14, 1941, Marion lived a rich and full life marked by her dedication to family and passion for service.
In her early years, Marion spent time hair dressing. She spent over 25 years working as...
Kenneth T. Whittlesey
Sep 25, 2024
Kenneth T. Whittlesey, age 101, of Independence, MO., passed away on Wednesday, September 25, 2024. He was born on May 28, 1923, in Wagoner, OK, to Frank and Ola Whittlesey. He is survived by two sons, Harold (Sue) and Howard (Colleen); seven grandchildren: Miley, Melanie, Ashli, Leah, Edwin, Nathan, and Myron; a number of great- and great- great grandchildren. One...
Helen R. Williams
Sep 23, 2024
Helen R. Williams, passed away peacefully on September 23, 2024, at the age of 89. Born on October 17, 1934 in Buckner, MO, Helen filled her years with laughter and joy for those around her. She devoted many fulfilling years of her life working for Sherwin Williams before retiring to Sophir-MorrisPaint, where her dedication and hard work left a lasting...
Thomas M. Utley
Sep 20, 2024
Thomas M. Utley passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on September 20, 2024. Thomas was born on July 11, 1942, in Kinta, Oklahoma to Thomas and Tina Utley.
He graduated from high school in Maysville, Oklahoma in 1960 and immediately joined the United States Marine Corps. He served on active duty from May 1960 through May of 1964. Thomas...
Glen "Louise" Marshall
Sep 14, 2024
Glen "Louise" Marshall, age 97, of Kansas City, MO, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, September 14, 2024. Louise was born on December 28, 1926, near Warsaw, Missouri. In 1946, after graduating from Warsaw High School, she moved to Kansas City, MO. She was employed by Barnett and Ramel Optical Company as a bookkeeper/accountant. For many years, she was also...
Judith Diane King
Sep 14, 2024
Judith "Judy" Diane King, 78, of Trimble, Missouri, passed away on September 14, 2024. She was born on September 5, 1946, to Bernley and Betty King. From an early age, her outgoing and vivacious personality made her a beloved member of her community. Judy was a graduate of Northeast High School. During her time there, she was a member of...
Patricia Evelyn Mynatt
Sep 13, 2024
Patricia E. Mynatt, 86, of Liberty, Missouri passed away on September 13, 2024. Patricia was born on July 8, 1938 in Kansas City, Missouri. She was the sixth child of thirteen born to John and Joyce Donnelly. After graduating from Bishop Hogan High School, she soon married the love of her life, Edgar Mynatt, in 1958. From this marriage they...
Mildred Louise Rhone
Sep 12, 2024
Mildred Louise Rhone, 84, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of love, joy, and cherished memories. Born in Kellogg, Iowa, and raised in Des Moines, Millie graduated from East High School, where she forged lifelong friendships and began her journey as a beloved daughter, sister, wife, mother, and grandmother.
In 1965, she married the love of her life, John Rhone....
Deanna Louise Smith
Sep 12, 2024
Deanna Louise Smith (86) of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away on September 12, 2024. She was born on March 14, 1938, to Ross and Alberta Basinger of Hackett, Arkansas. Deanna had five brothers and one sister, (Billy Ross, Jerry, Paul, Linda, Larry & Lynn), all who preceded her in death.
After graduating from high school, Deanna moved to the Kansas City...
V. Lamar Peek, Jr.
Sep 11, 2024
Virgil Lamar Peek, Jr. of North Kansas City, Missouri passed away at the age of 92 on September 11, 2024.
Lamar was born on August 19, 1932 and was raised by his aunt and grandfather on a family farm in Tallassee, Alabama.
After graduating high school he enlisted in the Army and was deployed to active duty in Korea. Upon his return,...
Edward L. Galland
Sep 5, 2024
Edward L. Galland, 77, of Liberty Missouri passed away peacefully on September 5, 2024. He leaves behind a legacy of love, integrity, and adventure.
Edward shared 20 wonderful years with his companion Dixie. Together they shared a great love, many memories and cherished times that will be forever treasured.
He was a truck driver for more then 25 years. Edward had a...
Bill H. Carter
Sep 1, 2024
Bill Carter, a beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away peacefully at the age of 95 September 1, 2024 in Kansas City, Missouri. He led a life marked by love and faith.
Bill shared many years married to his cherished wife Tjwana prior to her passing. They shared a lifetime of love and companionship. Together they raised a family and built...
William "Bill" Gradinger
Aug 29, 2024
William "Bill" Gradinger passed away peacefully in the morning hours of August 29th, 2024, at age of 80.
He was born the eldest son to parents Harrison "Gale" Gradinger and Shirley Bell Saunders Gradinger in Pittsburg, KS on Sept. 27th, 1943. After he, his parents, and younger brother Rich moved to Kansas City, KS, Bill graduated from Shawnee Mission North High...
Terry Lee Kilburn
Aug 29, 2024
Terry Lee Kilburn, 84, of Kansas City Missouri went home to be with the Lord August 29, 2024. Terry was a beloved husband, father, and grandfather. He leaves behind a legacy of faith, love, and devotion.
Terry and Casandra spent 51 years of marriage together, a true testament of their enduring love and deep affection. He was a devoted family man...
Dennis Eugene White
Aug 29, 2024
Dennis Eugene White, 68, passed away on August 29, 2024, Born on January 19, 1956, in Kansas City, Missouri. Dennis was the son of the late Dennis and Kathryn (Ferrel) White.Though born in the city, Dennis was always a country boy at heart. He enjoyed the great outdoors and always held onto the dream of living off the land one...
Shirley Jeanne Terreau
Aug 21, 2024
Shirley Jeanne Terreau, of Kansas City, Missouri passed away peacefully on August 21, 2024. Born August 13,1935 to Clarence and Phyllis Seiboldt. Shirley was an embodiment of faith, love, and elegance.
She was a devoted mother to her children and adored her sons. The love she showed to her family was boundless and knew no end. Shirley embraced her time with...
Dick Gregory, Ph.D.
Aug 21, 2024
Dick Gregory, PhD, a revered leader in the field of mental health and a beloved member of his community, passed away on August 21, 2024, at the age of 77. Born on March 3, 1947, to Ed and Eva Gregory, Dr. Gregory dedicated his life to the well-being of others through his impactful work as a regional director and CEO...
Joe Giangreco, Jr.
Aug 20, 2024
Joe Giangreco Jr. 81, of Kansas City, MO passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on August 20th, 2024.
Visitation rescheduled to 10-11AM, Friday, September 27, 2024 at Terrace Park Funeral Home and Cemetery Chapel with a service to follow at 11AM. Graveside service will take place at Terrace Park Cemetery after the services, 801 NW 108th Street, Kansas City, MO...
Mae Belle Clevenger
Aug 18, 2024
Mae Belle Clevenger, 94, of Liberty Missouri, passed away on August 18, 2024. Born December 7,1929, to Blunt and Ethel Clawson, she was the eldest of 11 children. Mae was the first person for generations in her family to graduate high school. She lived with her family on a tobacco farm in Carter County Tennessee and began working at the...
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