Kansas City, MO Obituaries

Paula Logan, born on April 11, 1943, passed away on January 13, 2026, at the age of 82.

Joseph Michael Edmonsond, born on June 15, 1945, passed away on January 12, 2026, at the age of 80. He was a resident of Pleasant Hill, Missouri.

Betty Jean Ruf, born on July 26, 1928, passed away on January 13, 2026, at the age of 97. A visitation will be held on January 31, 2026, from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm at Floral Hills Funeral Home and Cemet...

Our beloved Mother, Sister, Grandmother and Good Friend Edna M. Scahill, 96, was elevated to eternal life on January 11, 2026, in Bolivar, Missouri. Born on September 27, 1929, and a native of Kansas...

Jill Tracy Draper, age 72, died January 12, 2026. Born October 26, 1953, in St. Louis, Missouri, she was the daughter of Gene Francis Murray and Jean Alma (Vogel) Murray. She attended public schools ...

Eula "Kathy" Kathleen Bratcher, age 94, passed away on January 11, 2026. She was born on April 30, 1931, in Junction City, Kansas, to Sylvester Lee Bratcher and Dora V. Bratcher (George). At the age ...

On January 11th, 2026, Katherine L Swearngin smiled and laughed, then closed her eyes. Her passing was unexpected and has left the ones that loved her most, completely devastated. We will miss our Mom...

Esther Elain McGowan Hubbard, 80, of Lee’s Summit, MO, passed away from a heart attack on January 12, 2026, at St. Luke’s East Hospital. She was born on June 27, 1945, at the hospital in Waynesville,...

Stephen T Gwadera of Independence Mo. passed away on January 8, 2026. Stephen was born December 16, 1958, in Kansas City Mo. He leaves behind his wife of 45 years Deborah of the Home. Two sons Stephe...

Georgiana Jane Kniffin, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother, passed away peacefully January 10, 2026, at the age of 92. Georgiana was born in Kansas City, Missouri, on December 24...

William August Manies, III passed away on January 11, 2026, at the age of 82, after a long and courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by loved ones. Born in St. Louis, Missouri, on August 31, 1943...

Edward Raymond Bernal born December 22, 1952, left this world to be with Jesus on January 11, 2026. Edward was preceded in death by his parents, Raymond and Mary Bernal. Edward attended Missouri S...

Margaret LaMothe was born on February 18, 1937 to Otto and Bertha Schoellkopf, the second of their seven children. She grew up in Kansas City, Kansas near 42nd & Rainbow and attended Maccochaque (mack...

Randy Keith Rolfe passed away on January, 7th 2026, in Emigrant, Montana. He was born on February 25th, 1952 in Owatonna, Minnesota to parents Vern and Lucille Rolfe. Randy attended college at Northw...

Paula Faye Butler,76, of Carrollton, Missouri passed away on January 8, 2026. She was born on March 2, 1949, in Carrollton, Missouri to Zeline "Tippy" and Martha (Cunningham) Butler and was one of th...

Joseph Vivona passed away on January 9, 2026, at the age of 98. Joseph was a life-long resident of Kansas City, Missouri. He was born March 29, 1927 to Leonard and Genevieve (Piazza) Vivona. Followi...

Everett James Plank (Jim), 79, of Raymore, MO, passed away on January 7, 2026. Jim was born December 18, 1946 in Kansas City, MO. He graduated from Raytown High School and Northwest Missouri State Un...

LEAWOOD - Daniel Edward Barrow Jr. (“Dan”), 81, of Leawood, Kansas, passed away peacefully on January 8. Born in Louisville, Kentucky, Dan lived a life defined by curiosity, generosity, integrity, and...

James Anthony "Tony" Macari, 87, passed away on January 7, 2026 at Pleasant Valley Manor. He was born on July 12, 1938 in Kansas City, Missouri to Clifford and Audrey (Ayers) Macari. He attended Mar...

Mary Jane Mowery, formerly of Lee’s Summit, Missouri, passed away on January 7, 2026, at the age of 91. She was born on July 27, 1934, in Cherryvale, Kansas, where she grew up until moving to Kan...

Berlensky Louis, a gentle and kind-hearted soul, was born on June 20, 2025, in Kansas City, Missouri. He passed away on January 2, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of warmth and compassion. Berlensky wa...

Thelma Rowe, born on June 2, 1954, in Manhattan, Kansas, passed away on January 7, 2026, at the age of 71. Thelma was a loving mother to her two children, Stephanie Havens and Jennifer Wolfe, and was ...

William Joseph Beard, a resident of Overland Park, Kansas, passed away on January 6, 2026, at the age of 75. Born in Felicity, Ohio, on June 26, 1950, William was known for his humorous nature and hi...

Rebecca Ann Herrera passed away on January 5, 2026, at the age of 90. She was born on January 8, 1935, in Norwood, Missouri. Rebecca was a resident of Lenexa, Kansas.

Bruce Stanley Behrens “Bear”, born on September 8, 1952, passed away on January 6, 2026. Bruce was born and raised in Fort Dodge, Iowa, where he spent most of his early years. In his 30s, he relocated...

Jeannette (Jan) Rita Biritz, 94, passed away peacefully at her home, fulfilling her final wish to remain in the home she loved. Born in New Bedford, Massachusetts, on November 16, 1931, Ja...

Lorie Stroh, passed away on January 5, 2026, at the age of 79. Lorie was born on August 5, 1946, in Leavenworth, Kansas, to James and Thelma Lavery. She grew up in Kansas City, Missouri, and attende...

Sharon A Pruitt, born on October 5, 1938, passed away on January 6, 2026, at the age of 87. Sharon resided in Kansas City, Missouri.

Florence “Jean” German Carden of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away on January 3, 2026, at the age 95. She was born on July 25, 1930, in Manchester, Oklahoma. She grew up on the family farm with her...

Patrick O’Leary Hokanson, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away on Saturday, January 3, 2026, at the age of 54. His passing leaves an immeasurable void in the hearts of those who loved him, yet a...

Anna Lois (Wolf) Sayre, a resident of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away on January 4, 2026, at the age of 87. Born on November 1, 1938, in Chula, Missouri, Anna was the daughter of Daniel E. Wolf and...

Judith Elida McBride (Christian) was born on July 22, 1936, to Leon Christian and Mary Stevens of Independence, Missouri. While growing up, Judy would move with her parents to briefly reside in Los ...

Lisa Jane Fehnel, age 62, of Leawood, KS, passed away peacefully on January 3, 2026, surrounded by her family. Lisa was born on December 30, 1963 to Calvin and Gladys Sweet. She was a supportive, und...

Lloyd Richard Green, born on July 2, 1973, passed away on December 30, 2025, at the age of 52. Lloyd was a resident of Greenwood, Missouri.

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Danny Mongkhonvilay, who passed away on January 2, 2026. Danny will be remembered for his loving heart, strong family bonds, and the many meani...

JR Stewart, of Lee’s Summit, Missouri, passed away peacefully on January 1, 2026. At the end of September 2025, he experienced a debilitating stroke. Despite his fearless commitment to recovery, h...

Carol Miller, a lifelong resident of Kansas City, passed away at the age of 89. She grew up in the heart of the city, attending Saint Peter’s for grade school and Saint Teresa’s Academy for high scho...

Michael Francis Henninger, 75, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away on January 2, 2026. Visitation will begin at 3:00 P.M. on Thursday, January 8, 2026, followed by the Funeral Mass at 4:00 P.M. at ...

Esther Ulyse (Griddine) Harrell, born on December 6, 1923, in St. Louis, Missouri, passed away on January 2, 2026, at the age of 102. Esther resided in Kansas City, Missouri. A visitation will be hel...

Christina Louise Patti passed away peacefully on December 31, 2025, surrounded by the family she loved so deeply. Christina was born on November 27, 1948, in Kansas City, Missouri, to Victor L. Patti ...

Rita (Flores) Rojas departed from this earth during the afternoon of New Year's Eve on December 31, 2025 in the Kansas City area. She loved to be around others and hosted many gatherings during holida...

Rosa Maria Staley (Rose) was born in Mazatlan, Sinaloa, Mexico, on January 3, 1944. Rose passed away surrounded by her family on Sunday December 28 at 11:10 in the morning at the University of Ka...

Russell William Hoaglin, (68), passed away on December 28th, 2025, at Research Medical Center. Russell was born on April 7th, 1957, to Maxion and Virginia Hoaglin. He graduated from Fort Osage High S...

James Ralph Schmiege, a faithful, kind-hearted, and devoted man, passed away on December 30, 2025, at the age of 88. Born on April 6, 1937, in Chicago, Illinois, to Frank and Lillian (Gosch) Schmiege,...

Carmen Williams was born on October 28, 1939 in Truman, Minnesota and passed away in Kansas City, Missouri on December 28, 2025 at the age of 86. Carmen was a resident of Kansas City, Missouri and gra...

Leo L. Gusman, 89, Lee’s Summit, passed away December 28, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. His visitation will be Wednesday, January 7, 2026, from 5:00pm to 7:30pm, with a Rosary prayed at 6:00p...

Maya Eltsin, passed away on December 28, 2025, at the age of 73. Maya was born on September 15, 1952, in Kalinin, Soviet Union (now Tver, Russia), to Yakov and Galina and spent her early years in O...

Beverly "Ann" North, 94, passed away on December 28, 2025 in Kansas City, Missouri. She was born in her grandparent’s home on the banks of the Neosho River in Iola, Kansas on September 22, 1931 to Ver...

Duane Burton Ranstrom, a loving husband, devoted father, and faithful friend, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 28, 2025, at the age of 81. Duane was born...

Velorn Simmons was born on the family farm in Leslie, Arkansas on March 8th, 1930 to Roy and Dovie Simmons. He attended and graduated from school in Leslie, Arkansas. Shortly after, he enlisted with ...