Obituaries
Ronald Lee Sissel
Aug 7, 2024
Ronald Lee Sissel of Kansas City, Missouri, was born on February 27, 1948 and passed away on August 07, 2024 at his home surrounded by family at the age of 76.
He was a Teamsters truck driver for 30 years.
Ron enjoyed spending time at the lake, fishing and playing cards with his family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his...
Larry R. Sapp
Aug 7, 2024
Larry Sapp, 80, of Kansas City Missouri passed away peacefully on August 7, 2024. Larry shared 59 wonderful years of marriage to the love of his life Sharon. They were a true testament of dedication, joy, and love. Larry had a deep affection for his family and filled his years creating memories with his children and grandchildren.
He was a fun-...
Larry W. McCollum
Aug 4, 2024
Larry McCollum, 86, of Kansas City Missouri passed away peacefully on August 4,2024. Larry’s remarkable life was defined by his unwavering dedication to his family, faith and his work.
Larry was married to the love of his life Sharon, together they shared 58 years of marriage. They had a true partnership and built a home where love and laughter were abundant....
Richard "Dick" Jacob Nelson
Jul 26, 2024
It is with much sadness I announce the passing of Richard (Dick) Jacob Nelson on July 26, 2024 at the age of 80 years.
Dick was born and raised in Racine, Wisconsin to parents Hazel & Eugene Nelson where he attended school through his formative years graduating from Washington Park High School before enlisting in the US Navy then working at...
Juanita "Nita" Bogue
Jul 26, 2024
Juanita "Nita" Bogue, 91, of North Kansas City passed away on July 26, 2024.
Nita was born on December 11, 1932, in Marion County, Illinois, to Walter and Edna Wernsman. She was one of 15 children, growing up in a large and loving family.
Nita married the love of her life, Leland Bogue, and together they were blessed with 3 children. Leland...
Barbara Ann Ragle
Jul 23, 2024
Barbara Ann Ragle, 86, passed away peacefully on July 23, 2024, at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on December 30, 1937 in Kansas City, Missouri to Marguerite and Fred Essig. Barbara graduated from Liberty High School and went on to marry Willard Ragle in 1956. Together, they were blessed with four children.
Barbara dedicated herself to...
Penny Swadley
Jul 19, 2024
Penny Swadley, a beloved woman who touched the hearts of many, peacefully passed away on July 19, 2024 She was known for her warm and loving nature, especially as a devoted grandmother who cherished her grandchildren more than anything in the world.
Born on April 22, 1949, to Lawrence and Wanda Kesterson, Penny led a life filled with love, compassion, and...
Jerry L. Donahue
Jul 18, 2024
Jerry Donahue, 76, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away on Thursday, July 18, 2024. He was born in Lonoke, Arkansas on November 24, 1947, the youngest of 12 children of Rudy and Ellie (Gibbins) Donahue.
He served in the United States Army and worked for the railroad for more than 36 years. In retirement, he volunteered at Shoal Creek Golf Course...
Betty L. Brown
Jul 13, 2024
Betty L. Brown of Liberty, Missouri, passed away on July 13,2024. She was born on December 29, 1950 to Gilbert and Lucille McCulley. Betty was a devoted wife to the love of her life, Randal. Together they shared 41 years of marriage. They were the very best of one another and had a great love admired by many. Her devotion...
Bert G. Masters
Jul 13, 2024
Celebrating the life of Bert Masters, a man of integrity and grit, a man who believed in God, his family, and his work, we honor a life well lived.
Bert Masters, born in Richmond, Missouri December 29, 1936 to Mabel and William Masters of Rayville Missouri, passed away peacefully July 13, 2024. He is survived by his wife Marilyn (Borton) Masters...
George Dykes
Jul 8, 2024
George A. Dykes, 73, passed away on July 8, 2024.
George was born on October 21, 1950, in Kansas City, Missouri. He was the eighth of ten children born to Odis Sr. and Helen Dykes,. After graduating from high school, he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps, serving on a ship near the Mediterranean.
On July 19, 1969, George married his...
Lois L. Vander Stel
Jul 8, 2024
Lois L. Vander Stel, 86, passed away on July 8, 2024.
Lois was born on November 1, 1937 in Cranford, New Jersey to Charles and Catherine Lear. She married Cornelis Vander Stel in 1958, and from this union, they were blessed with three children. Lois's meticulous and organized nature made her an exceptional legal secretary, a profession she excelled in while...
Rebekah Jean Ure
Jul 6, 2024
Rebekah Jean Ure, 101, of Kansas City, MO passed away peacefully on July 6, 2024. Born March 29, 1923, in Kansas City, MO to Norman and Hazel (Lyon) Jennings, she was the eldest of 8 children. Rebekah was raised in Kansas City, KS and graduated from Wyandotte High School. She worked for the Dept. of Agriculture until her marriage to...
Lorne C. Leeds
Jun 30, 2024
Lorne Clayton Leeds, the 9th of 11 children of Jobe Clayton and Mable Blanch (Arrasmith) Leeds, was born November 11, 1936, on a farm near Cleghorn, Iowa. He overcame many childhood challenges from losing everything in a house fire, being trapped at home for days during blizzards, poor living conditions and being in an iron lung for 6 weeks after...
Mary Agnes Swan
Jun 25, 2024
Mary A. Swan, 87, born Mary Agnes Pace on 16 November 1936 in Port Gibson, Mississippi, peacefully passed away on 25 June 2024 in Gower, Missouri. She was the beloved daughter of James II and Lillian (Twomey) Pace. Following Lillian's marriage to Richard Sanders, he adopted Mary and her younger brother Jim.
Mary was united in marriage to James E. Swan...
Virginia Lee Burks
Jun 24, 2024
Virginia Lee Burks, passed away on June 24,2024, leaving behind a legacy of love and kindness that will forever be remembered.
Born on November 5, 1947, Virginia led a life filled with diverse interests and passions. She found joy in gardening, crochet, sewing, crafting, and solving puzzles. Virginia also had a sense of adventure, enjoying water skiing, camping, and hiking in...
Gary Andrew Clute
Jun 24, 2024
Gary A. Clute, 73, of Independence, Missouri passed away peacefully, on Monday June 24, 2024, he was born in Kansas City, Missouri on November 9, 1950, to the late George Albert and Billie Laverne (Wise) Clute.
Gary worked in industrial laundries retiring as an office manager. He is survived by his brother Greg (Janette) Clute, Nieces Tiffany (Chris) Stenseger and Allison...
John P. Macken
Jun 23, 2024
John Phillip Macken, 96 passed away on June 23, 2024, in Kansas City, MO. John was born April 8, 1928, to Lettie and Alonzo Macken in Kansas City, MO. He had 4 brothers, Ed, George, Bob and Stanley and 1 sister, Margaret. John was the youngest child. All siblings pre-deceased him.
John graduated from North Kansas City High School and was...
Mary Louise Hathcock
Jun 21, 2024
Mary Louise Hathcock, passed away on June 21, 2024.
Mary was born on February 16, 1943 in Bakersfield, Missouri to Burl and Myrtle Roberts. As a young girl she learned to play the piano and possessed a beautiful singing voice. She also made many lifelong friends with whom she continued to stay in touch with. After graduating from high school, Mary...
Ruth W. Ward
Jun 20, 2024
Ruth W. Ward 92, of Kansas City, Missouri passed away on Thursday, June 20, 2024. She was born in Esbon, Kansas on February 20, 1932, to the late William L. and Lillian M. (Coleman) Gurney.
Ruth was a dedicated stay at home mom who took excellent care of her husband and was involved with her son’s activities while they were growing...
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