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Connie S. Bailey
Apr 10, 2026
Connie S. Bailey, a spirited and independent woman known for her distinctive approach to life and unwavering sense of individuality, passed away on April 10, 2026, in Overland Park, Kansas. Born on December 27, 1955, in Ottawa, Kansas, Connie lived a life marked by strong opinions, deep passions, and an enduring love for her family and interests.
Connie was a woman...
Claire Jean Mays
Apr 7, 2026
Claire Jean Mays, a devoted mother, veteran, and cherished member of the Kansas City community, passed away on April 7, 2026, in Kansas City, Missouri. Born on November 5, 1957, in Hilo, Hawai’i, Claire’s life was distinguished by her dedication to family, her service to her country, and her passion for cooking.
Claire honorably served in the United States Marines, a...
Loraine Swinehart
Mar 28, 2026
OUR BELOVED LORAINE WAS BORN IN KANSAS CITY, KANSAS AND GRADUATED FROM ROSEDALE HIGH SCHOOL. SHE WORKED FOR NAVISTAR INTERATIONAL (AKA INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER) AS AN EXECUTIVE SECRETARY AND RETIRED AFTER 30 YEARS OF IMPECCABLE SERVICE. RETIREMENT WAS HER FAVORITE MILESTONE OF THE VIBRANT LIFE SHE LIVED. AFTER MARRYING JIM, THE LOVE OF HER LIFE FOR OVER 47 YEARS, THEY TRAVELLED...
Ray Barmby
Mar 20, 2026
John Raymond “Ray” Barmby, of Olathe, Kansas, born December 23, 1934, peacefully passed away in hospice care in Kansas City, Missouri on March 20, 2026 at 91 years old.
Born in Kingston upon Hull, Yorkshire, England, Ray spent his childhood in Hull and nearby Withernsea with his parents, William Arnold Barmby and Patricia Pooley Barmby, and his brother, Terry Barmby. As...
Vincent Alfred Hugunin, Jr.
Mar 19, 2026
Vincent Alfred Hugunin, Jr., born on February 16, 1955, in Kansas City, Kansas, passed away on March 19, 2026, in Overland Park, Kansas. A dedicated and honorable man, Vincent lived a life marked by service and deep bonds with family and friends.
Born and raised in Kansas City, he was known for his unwavering commitment to his country, proudly serving in...
Kevin James Smith
Mar 17, 2026
Kevin James Smith, beloved son, passed away on 03/17/2026 at the age of 44 in Overland Park, Kansas. Kevin was a cherished member of his family and will be remembered for his kind heart, gentle spirit, and the love he shared with those around him. He was a Computer Software Engineer with a Computer Science Degree from UMKC.
He was the...
Lyle Edward Wiggans
Mar 14, 2026
Lyle Edward Wiggans, 82, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away on March 14, 2026 at Overland Park Regional Medical Center in Overland Park, Kansas.
Lyle was born January 22, 1944 in Fort Scott, Kansas, the son of Ralph and Mabel (Endicott) Wiggans. After completing high school, he was drafted into the United States Army and was sent to Vietnam. He was...
Richard Dean Ross, II
Mar 9, 2026
Richard Dean Ross, II passed away on March 9, 2026. Born on April 16, 1967, in Kansas City, Missouri, Richard's life was marked by a deep connection to his community and a passion for creating beautiful, enduring works with his hands.
Throughout his career, Richard devoted himself to the art of custom cabinetry, earning a respected reputation for his meticulous attention...
Anna Kuheim
Mar 9, 2026
Anna Kuheim, a long-time resident of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away on March 9, 2026, after losing her courageous battle against breast cancer. Born on January 2, 1971, in Kansas City, Anna’s life was deeply rooted in the community she loved.
Throughout her life, Anna was known for her warm spirit and unwavering kindness. She worked as a waitress at BB's...
Evelyn Marie (Ulrey) Warack
Mar 5, 2026
Evelyn Marie Warack (nee Ulrey), 95, of Lee’s Summit, MO passed away March 5, 2026. Born May 11, 1930, in Stanley, Wisconsin, she was the youngest of five children born to William and Alice (nee Baker) Ulrey. Sadly, when Evelyn was just 2 months old, her mother passed away so she went to live with her aunt and uncle Bessie...
Rickey Lind Thomas
Mar 5, 2026
Rickey Lind Thomas, affectionately known as Rick, passed away peacefully at his home in Kansas City, Missouri, on March 5, 2026, at the age of 75. Rick spent most of his life in the Kansas City area and attended Center Schools. He served in the US Army during the Vietnam era. His career in aviation began as an airplane mechanic;...
Karen L. Roldan
Mar 1, 2026
It is with a sad and heavy heart that we announce the sudden passing of Karen Roldan, 64, of Portage, IN on March 1, 2026.
Karen was born January 31, 1962, the daughter of Glenn and Sandra (Langton) Lembke, in Cavalier, ND and was raised in Niche, ND.
She is survived by her husband Joseph Angel and four sons, Brett Grant and...
Karen Mathis
Feb 10, 2026
Karen Diane Mathis, born on November 6, 1947, in Kansas City, Missouri, passed away on February 10, 2026, in her hometown. Karen was a beloved wife, devoted mother, cherished grandmother, and a supportive sister.
Karen's journey through life began in Kansas City, where she grew into a person of remarkable intellect and warmth. Her mind often drew comparisons to a computer,...
Erlinda Francia Martin
Feb 9, 2026
Erlinda Francia Martin, beloved mother and sister, passed away on February 9, 2026, in Kansas City, Missouri, at the age of 85. Born on November 13, 1940, in Manila, Philippines, to Flaviano Francia and Cornelia Madriaga, she was incredibly proud of her heritage and where she came from. Her roots dug deep into her culture.
Erlinda’s professional journey began as a...
Randy James Taylor
Feb 2, 2026
Randy James Taylor, 68, of Independence Missouri passed away on February 2nd 2026, surrounded by his family.
Randy was born April 23rd, 1957 to James Erwin Taylor and Ruthanna (Clary) Taylor. He grew up in Kansas City and attended Truman High School. He married Deborah Taylor in July of 1981 and became parents to 6 children; eventually growing to 14 grandchildren...
Mark Kevin Weber
Jan 31, 2026
Mark Kevin Weber, 74, passed away peacefully on January 31st, 2026 with family by his side. Born to Mathias and Mabel Weber on March 20,1951, Mark grew up in Red Oak, Iowa with his siblings Judy and Dick.
He attended Northwest Missouri State where he developed many lifelong friendships through the Sigma Tau Gamma fraternity. Though he originally intended to be...
Elizabeth Louise Andrew
Jan 31, 2026
It is with sadness in our hearts that we announce the passing of our mother, Elizabeth “Beth” Louise Davidson Andrew. She was 67 years old, and passed away on January 31st, 2026, at her home in Leawood, KS.
Beth was born May 21st, 1958, in Kansas City, Missouri to William “Bud” and Esther “Babe” (Williams) Davidson. The fourth of six children,...
Larry James Stephens
Jan 25, 2026
Larry James Stephens, born on February 12, 1956, in Franklin, Georgia, passed away on January 25, 2026, in Raytown, Missouri.
He is survived by his beloved sister, Myra Watkins; his cherished niece, Shantora Watkins; and his devoted cousin, Kathy Penn. Larry was preceded in death by his father, Theodore Stephens, and his mother, Katie Mae (Watkins) Stephens.
Larry will be remembered for...
Johnny Peel
Jan 22, 2026
Johnny Peel, born on June 24, 1973, passed away on January 22, 2026, in Kansas City, Missouri.
His absence will be felt deeply, but his spirit will continue to live on in the hearts of his loved ones.
As we reflect on Johnny’s life, we celebrate the moments shared, the laughter exchanged, and the love that he gave.
Lenora Kay McCrorey
Jan 19, 2026
Lenora Kay McCrorey, fondly known as Kay, passed away on January 19, 2026, at The Groves Rosewood Assisted Living in Independence, Missouri. Born on November 4, 1964, in Kansas City, Missouri, she was a cherished daughter, loving mother, devoted sister, and a dear friend to many.
Kay graduated from VanHorn High School in 1983, embarking on a life that would be...
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