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Kathleen Ann Walczuk
Apr 24, 2025
Kathleen (Kathy) Ann Walczuk, a woman loved by all and a stranger to none, passed away on April 24, 2025.
She is survived by her loving husband, John; her three children—Matt, Mike, and Mary Kathryn along with their significant others; as well as her cherished grandchildren, Molly and Tommy Anthony.
Kathy’s life was defined by kindness, friendship, and a deep love for...
Mary Beth Gordon
Apr 23, 2025
Mary Beth Gordon, 76, peacefully passed with loving family surrounding her on April 23, 2025, at Advent Health Shawnee Mission in Merriam, Kansas. A lifelong lover of words, stories, and the arts, she left an indelible mark on those who knew her through her creativity, wit, and unwavering passion for expression.
Born on November 5, 1948, in Kansas City, Missouri, Mary...
Shari LaLaine Hernan
Apr 21, 2025
Shari LaLaine Hernan, 63, of Lee’s Summit, MO passed away peacefully on Monday, April 21, 2025, surrounded by loved ones.
Shari was very well-loved and always the life of the party. She was the most caring and selfless person and never met a stranger. Those who knew her would say that she gave the best hugs, had the brightest smile, and...
Hubert Buchanan
Apr 21, 2025
Hubert G. Buchanan was born on October 21, 1943, to Hubert G. Howard Sr. and Vera Mosby Grier. He was educated at Central High School, later joined the Military, and then became an employee at a printing company in Kansas City, Kansas. He was preceded in death by his parents, two sons Eric Wilson and Omar Wilson, three sisters Denise...
Paul Dunn
Apr 6, 2025
Paul was born May 28, 1961 to parents James and Marylyn, the youngest of their four children. He had a wealth of comical stories from his childhood about his family, pets and farm equipment.
Paul went on to go to college, obtaining a degree in electrical engineering, and married his wife, Jan, with whom he raised two kids, although they were...
Marie Dinsmore
Mar 23, 2025
Marie Elizabeth Dinsmore passed away peacefully at the age of 94 on March 23, 2025. Marie was born on January 1, 1931 in Denver, CO to Gale and Caroline Gable. She moved to Kansas with her family as a teenager and graduated from Wamego High School. In 1950, she married Elmer Dinsmore. Together they built a life and family that...
Wanda Smith
Mar 22, 2025
Wanda Smith, beloved by many, passed away peacefully on March 22, 2025, at the age of 89. Born on May 2, 1935, Wanda was known for her warmth, generosity, and unwavering commitment to her Lord, family and friends.
Wanda was born in Mammoth Spring Arkansas to Ed & Iva Gibbs. She developed a deep love for the Lord and spent most...
Billy Wayne Thompson
Mar 21, 2025
On March 21, 2025, Billy Wayne Thompson, age 70, of Kansas City & Waverly, MO, joined his wife, Charlie and daughter, Brandy, in Heaven.
Billy was born in Kansas City on June 4, 1954, and raised in Grandview, MO. He is survived by his brothers, David Thompson and John Waters; nephews John Thompson, Kevin Thompson and Bobby Waters; nieces Misty Waters...
Susan S. Harris
Mar 14, 2025
Susan S. Harris
Loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, Aunt and friend
Susan S. Harris of Camdenton, Missouri passed away on March 14th, 2025.
Susan is survived by her husband of forty years, Lance Harris of Camdenton Missouri, daughter Courtney Stone, her husband Brad, their children, (Susan's grandchildren), Everly, August, Harrison and Charlotte Stone of St. Louis Missouri, daughter Kelsey Ward, her husband Taylor...
David "Dave" Wisby
Mar 12, 2025
Dave Wisby, 88, of Leawood, Kansas, went home to be with the Lord on March 12, 2025.
Born on October 16, 1936, in Detroit, Dave was the son of Alfred and Audrey (Grape) Wisby. He was raised in the Detroit/Dearborn area where he attended primary and secondary schools. An avid sports enthusiast, Dave excelled in football and baseball at Fordson High...
Mike Dicks
Mar 12, 2025
Mike Allen Dicks, age 71, of Kansas City, MO, passed away on March 12, 2025. Mike was born on January 4, 1954 in Kansas to John and Wynona (Smith) Dicks. He spent his working years in the refrigeration business. Mike met his wife, Achsah Rose Garrett, in 1999 in Leavenworth, KS. They married on May 14, 1999. From that union,...
Kenneth Alan White
Mar 7, 2025
Kenneth Alan White, known as Kenny, passed away on March 7, 2025, in Independence, Missouri, at age 72. He was born on December 30, 1952, in Kansas City, Missouri. Kenny was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps and enjoyed hanging out at VFW Post 1000. He loved working on motors and was a skilled mechanic. Kenny lived life...
Warren Molton
Mar 5, 2025
Beloved husband and father, Warren Lane Molton, passed away at age 97 in the care of St. Anthony’s Senior Living Community and Harbor Hospice, on March 5, 2025. Warren had long graced Kansas City as a psychotherapist, a poet and author, a seminary professor and an American Baptist minister. In the course of his long career, he earned advanced degrees...
George Zylks
Feb 27, 2025
George Zylks, 58, passed away on February 27, 2025.
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James Samuel Charles Jr.
Feb 26, 2025
James S. Charles Jr. (1954 – 2025) passed away peacefully, surrounded by love and laughter, on February 26, 2025. He was born on August 28, 1954, to James S. Sr. and Carmilla Charles and was one of eight siblings. James married Rose Billings on February 14, 2009, where they merged their families and created a warm, welcoming home together.
James was...
Lonie Hank
Feb 25, 2025
Lonie Charles Hank, 86, passed away on February 25, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Born on March 1, 1938, he was the son of Herbert and LaVenia Hank. Lonie was preceded in death by his parents, his brother David Hank, and his beloved wife, Joan (Trumbo).
Lonie was married again for over 30 years to Sandy Hank. He led a...
David L. Schirlls
Feb 23, 2025
David L. Schirlls of Grandview Mo passed away on February 23, 2025, at the age of 68.
David was born February 6, 1957, the son of William and Patricia Schirlls, in Louisiana and was raised in Missouri.
He was preceded in death by his father, William James Schirlls, his grandmother Bernice Lorene Adkins (Wooden); his brothers Jesse Schirlls and Ronald Schirlls. He...
Ecko Marie Wilson
Feb 16, 2025
Ecko Wilson, 41, of Nevada, MO passed away February 16, 2025 6:30 at KU Hospital, K.C. Kansas surrounded by her family/friends. A memorial celebration will be held at Marmaduke Park, Rec building 600 W Highland Ave. Nevada Mo. on February 25, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. A Go-Fund Me page can be found or CashApp for anyone who is able to...
Robert Waechter
Feb 13, 2025
Robert “Bob” Paul Waechter, 76, of Kansas City, passed away February 13, 2025 in the comfort of home after a series of health complications. Born March 22, 1948 in Buffalo, New York, Bob’s life touched a network of people across the country, particularly in Kansas City, where he spent the majority of his life. After graduating Bartlett High School (Bartlett,...
Criscell Louis Keller
Jan 10, 2025
Criscell Keller was born on January 20, 1941 to the union of James L. Keller, II and Earlean G. Keller who both preceded him in death.
He attended Lincoln High School in Kansas City, MO. He later became a roofer and enjoyed his work until he was injured.
He was a fun loving fellow who liked to tell jokes and make people...
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