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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.
You may leave a memory or condolence for the family below.
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...
Debra Allen
Dec 31, 2024
Debra Allen, 65, passed away on December 31, 2024.
She is survived by her half brother, Larry Baird.
Please leave condolences and stories about Debra below.
Rodger Gale Cletcher
Dec 19, 2024
Rodger Gale Cletcher, son of Carolyn Sue (Baker) and Roy Gayle Cletcher was born September 10, 1961, at St Mary’s Hospital in Kansas City, MO. He departed this life on December 19, 2024, at The University of Kansas Medical Center at the age of 63.
He was raised in Kansas City, MO and attended Center High School. He worked for several...
Carl Richard Miller
Dec 6, 2024
Rich Miller, 76, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away on December 6, 2024, holding the hand of his beloved wife and listening to one of his favorite hymns. The service will be on Monday, December 9, 2024 at 6 P.M. in the Multipurpose Room at the International House of Prayer Kansas City, 3535 East Red Bridge Road, Kansas City, Missouri...
De Golden
Dec 4, 2024
Dewitta Nadine Golden was born on December 30, 1958, in Missouri. She passed away on December 4, 2024, in Independence, Missouri. Dewitta, affectionately known as “DE” was a devoted homemaker whose greatest joy came from spending time with her family, particularly her beloved children and grandchildren.
De was the daughter of Grover and Evelyn Golden, sister of James Golden and grew...
Robert E. Larocco
Nov 30, 2024
Robert Eugene Larocco, 64, of Kansas City, Missouri, headed for heaven November 30, 2024, surrounded by his children and grandchildren and held in the arms of his wife, Juliana Vanderberg Larocco. The family will hold a private gathering at the Larocco homestead at a future date. Information about the Robert E. Larocco Fund to provide training in basic mechanics to...
Jayne Duncan
Nov 17, 2024
Jayne Ann Duncan, 64, of Independence, Missouri, passed away peacefully into the arms of her precious Savior and Lord, Jesus Christ on November 17, 2024, after a courageous battle with kidney disease.
Jayne was born March 5, 1960, to Bill and Nell (Watts) Duncan in Conrad, Montana, where she lived until 1976 when the family moved to Lexington, Missouri. She graduated...
Helen Joy Johnson
Nov 11, 2024
Helen Johnson, of Kansas City, Missouri passed away November 11, 2024 at St Luke’s Hospital on the Plaza, Kansas City, Missouri.
Helen was born July 19, 1940, the daughter of William Johson and Emily (Lovejoy) Johnson, in Atchison, Kansas. She attended Potter Elementary School, Potter, Kansas. She was preceded in death by her parents, sisters, Hazel Churchill, Precious (McClanahan) Herron, brother...
Douglas Edward Liebling
Nov 2, 2024
Douglas Edward Liebling, born on February 9, 1951, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, passed away on November 2, 2024, in Kansas City, Missouri. He was a dedicated and loving husband, brother, and friend who touched many with his generosity, sense of humor and passion.
Douglas earned a BA degree in History with a Missouri Lifetime Teaching Certificate. He had a 25 year career...
Diane E. Glass
Oct 31, 2024
Diane Elaine Glass, 77, of Grandview, MO, passed away on October 31, 2024 after a long illness.
Diane was born on April 2, 1947 in KCMO to the late Lyle "Bud" and Betty Potter. She spent her first few years in her mother's hometown of Dallas, MO near 103rd and State Line, in what is now South KC (Watts Mill). Diane...
Helen Elizabeth Vanasse
Oct 17, 2024
Helen Vanasse went to be with the Lord in heaven on Thursday, October 17, 2024. Helen Elizabeth Vanasse (nee Reardon) was born March 25, 1938, in Brighton, Massachusetts to Charles and Mildred Reardon. She graduated from Waltham High School in 1955 and soon worked as a secretary to help support her family. In 1957, she met the love of her...
Richard Rocky Kilbride
Oct 7, 2024
Richard Kilbride, 31, of Kansas City, MO passed away October 7, 2024.
The family is collecting funds for Richard’s children. You can donate at https://gofund.me/67da6d67
Richard was born August 5, 1993 the son of Lucy Nascimento and Rocky Kilbride, and was raised in Kansas City. He is survived by his mother and her husband Larry Deshotels, his brother Logan Johnson, his sister...
Richard A. Kennon
Oct 7, 2024
Richard Kennon, 78 of Gardner, KS passed away October 7, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Private memorial will be held at 1:00pm Sunday, October 13, 2024.
Richard was born January 11, 1946, the son of Lee and Ester Kennon of Potter, Nebraska. After high school he moved to Rapid City, SD where he lived until 1966. During that time, he...
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