Kansas City, MO Obituaries

Donna Marie Fishel passed on August 22, 2026, at the age of 76. Born on July 18, 1950, in Clymer Pa, Donna lived in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania.

Mary Rodriguez passed on August 22, 2026, at the age of 89, born September 26, 1936.

William “Bill” Cozad, 82, of Warrensburg, Missouri, passed away on August 21, 2026, at the Missouri Veterans Home. He was born January 21, 1944, in St. Joseph, Missouri, to Frank Harold Cozad and Burm...

Michael William Bocklage passed on August 19, 2026, at the age of 62, having been born on September 7, 1963.

Evan Thomas Leifer, beloved son, brother, grandson, uncle, nephew, cousin, died on August 17, 2026, at the age of 38. Born on May 9, 1988, to Anne Owen and John Leifer, Evan was a smart, gentle, and c...

Carol Sue Lanham (Owen), 88, died peacefully in her sleep on August 18, 2026. Carol was born in Springfield, MO on September 11, 1937, to Glen & Frances Owen. Carol is preceded in death by her mothe...

Margaret Frances Humphries passed on August 18, 2026, at the age of 74. Born May 30, 1952, in LaJunta, Margaret lived in Blue Springs, Missouri. A Celebration of Life will be held at Christ United ...

James Troy Froese passed on August 12, 2026, at the age of 88. Born on May 29, 1938, James lived in Topeka, Kansas.

Richard F. Kaminski passed away August 8, 2026, at Olathe Hospice House following a short, but courageous, battle with kidney cancer. Richard was preceded in death by parents, Martin and Jennie Kami...

Larry Walter Bessert, born on December 22, 1936, in Freeport, Illinois died peacefully at home on August 8, 2026. He lived a life rich in love and achievement. He was the beloved son of Walter and Pea...

Gene Leroy Hayes, 85, passed away unexpectedly but peacefully on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of hard work, perseverance, and love for his family. Gene was born on August 6, 1940...

Richard Lee Fitzwater passed on August 3, 2026, at the age of 82; he was born on October 22, 1943, in Kansas City and was a resident of Adrian, Missouri.

John Eugene Summers, 81, of Gladstone, Missouri, formerly of Junction City, Kansas, died August 1, 2026. He was born February 22, 1945, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, to Louis Jeriel Summers, Sr., and Ger...

Herschel Neil Roach (85), of Overland Park, Kansas, died peacefully on Saturday night, August 1st, at St. Luke’s Memorial Hospital surrounded by his family. Neil was born in Wellington, Kansas, on J...

Neta Sue Phegley passed on August 1, 2026, at the age of 88, having been born on July 25, 1938, and residing in Prairie Village, Kansas.

Roy Dale Dockery passed on August 1, 2026, at the age of 75. Born on September 22, 1950, Roy lived in Kansas City, Missouri.

Matthew “Matt” Messer passed away suddenly at home on July 24, 2006 on his 52nd birthday. Matt is survived by his loving wife Jamie, mother Georgia Finks (Martin) stepfather Franklyn Finks, stepmothe...

Paul Steven Bussone passed away on July 30, 2026, at the age of 82. Born on June 28, 1944, in Ishpeming, MI, Paul lived in Mesa, Arizona.

Marilyn Lee Hubbard peacefully entered into the presence of her Lord and Savior July 25,2026 at the age of 96. She was born on April 22, 1930, in Kansas City, Kansas. Marilyn spent her childhood in C...

Timothy Mark Barrett passed on July 22, 2026, at the age of 64.

Artie Jane Ball passed on July 21, 2026, at the age of 78.

Gail Dougherty Moore, 82, of Lee’s Summit, Missouri, passed away under hospice care in her home on July 19, 2026. She was born in 1944 in Newark, NJ to William Michael Dougherty, Jr. and Marion Hein...

Charles Thomas Ritchie passed on July 18, 2026, at the age of 80; born October 11, 1945, in Oklahoma City, he was a resident of Kansas City, Missouri.

Harlan Gilbert Hinnerichs, 83, passed away on July 17, 2026. He was born on September 8, 1942, in Norfolk, Nebraska, to Gilbert and Nina Hinnerichs of Stanton, Nebraska. Harlan was a resident of Kansa...

Kacy Deandre Lark passed away on July 15, 2026, at the age of 47.

Bernard Steven Swanstrom passed on July 16, 2026, at the age of 88, having been born on December 5, 1937, in Bloomington and residing in Lees Summit, Missouri.

Tracy Lynn Modlin passed on July 13, 2026, at the age of 63. Tracy lived in Garnett, Kansas.

It is with heavy hearts and fond memories that we announce the passing of Jack Watt. Born on August 31, 1946, in Chicago, IL, Jack passed away peacefully on July 11, 2026, at the age of 79. Known for...

Victoria passed away at her home in the Brookside neighborhood of Kansas City, MO on July 8, just a few days shy of her 75th birthday. A vibrant artist, Victoria was witty and full of life, with an e...

Harold Eugene “Hank” King, age 78, of Lee’s Summit, MO, passed away on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, after a long battle with Esophageal Cancer. A private family interment service will be held. The famil...

Larry J. Terrill of Blue Springs, MO died July 6, 2026 at the age of 83, after "living a good life"(his words). He was born on January 19, 1943 in Vernon County, MO. His parents and siblings all proce...

Carol Louise White (Pauley), 88, went to her eternal home with her savior Jesus Christ on July 2, 2026. Carol was born on November 25, 1937 in Kansas City, Kansas to Harry and Louise Pauley. She gr...

Charles “Chuck” Kirby, died unexpectedly on June 30th, 2026, in Olathe, Kansas, after a short illness. Chuck was born on May 9th,1949 in Fulton, NY, to Jane and Charles Kirby. He graduated from G. Bo...

Wesley Paul Michels passed on June 30, 2026, at the age of 88.

Bill Bond was born in Rapid City, SD, on June 11, 1925, to George W. Bond and Beulah M. Bond (Kinser). Bill was the oldest of five siblings and is preceded in death by his parents, his sister Marilyn...

Anna Mae Stark of Bucyrus, Kansas, passed away peacefully on June 28, 2026, at the age of 96. A cherished mother, grandmother, and friend, she will be deeply missed. Anna was born on April 3, 1930, i...

Toni Lee Gould passed on June 21, 2026, at the age of 62, having been born on September 6, 1963, in San Francisco, and residing in Kansas City, Missouri.

Ruby Welna, age 102, peacefully passed away on June 23, 2026, in Pleasant Valley, MO leaving behind a remarkable legacy of love, kindness, selflessness, adventure, strength and devotion to family. R...

Rev. Thomas Ross Williams, 93, of Olathe, KS, passed away surrounded by family and friends on June 23, 2026. Born October 24, 1932, in St Louis, MO, to Virgil and Natalie “Nano” Williams, he was the e...

William Robert Darr was born on October 4,1936 at his home in Foster, Missouri to Lottie Opal and Floyd Darr. Bill was the youngest of 6 children. Growing up Bill spent his time exploring the outdoors...

Terry Lee Hall passed on June 18, 2026, at the age of 64. Born on September 16, 1961, Terry lived in Topeka, Kansas.

In Loving Memory of Byron Edward Scott July 3, 1951 – June 21, 2026. He was preceded in death by his beloved parents, Leon Conrade Scott and Marion Frances (Starr) Scott, brother, Leon Scott, Jr., a...

Judith Rivers McKelvey passed on June 19, 2026, at the age of 82. Judith was a resident of Kansas City, Missouri. A Special Procession will be held at Neptune Cremation Service - West, 9800 SW S...

Caroline Eledge (nee Yeo), (83), died peacefully Sunday, June 21, 2026, with her sister Barbara at her side. Caroline was born January 9, 1943, in Kansas City, Missouri, to Burdette and Freda Yeo. She...

Jerry Lee Burger, 83, of Archie, Missouri, passed away on June 19, 2026. He was born on January 5, 1943. in Harrisonville, MO. Jerry served his country as a Vietnam Veteran in the Army, a chapter o...

Minerva Spalding Howard, 94, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away on June 18, 2026. Minerva, known by her family as 'Mimi', was born on June 25,1931 in Mt. Vernon, Illinois, to Margaret Faith (nee Y...

Marianne August (Donahue) McGrath, born October 23, 1940, in Detroit, Michigan, passed away peacefully on June 17, 2026. She was raised by her loving parents (Marjorie and William) with her two wonder...

Cole Matthew Worley passed on June 12, 2026, at the age of 31. Cole was born on May 1, 1995, and was a resident of Hamilton, Missouri.

It is with profound sadness yet deep gratitude for a life well-lived that we announce the peaceful passing of our beloved Norma Elaine Polley Schaefer on June 16, 2026, at the Good Samaritan Society o...

On the evening of June 16, 2026, at the age of 66, William “Bill” John Hestwood of Shawnee, Kansas, with his wife and twin sisters by his side, quietly passed away at Kansas City Hospice House, after ...