Kansas City, MO Obituaries

Eleanor Jean Shumaker passed on April 22, 2026, at the age of 97.

Roger Lawrence Fogel, 80, passed away on April 22, 2026. Roger was born in Brooklyn New York, May 12, 1945, and raised in River Edge New Jersey, but was a long- time resident of Overland Park Kansas. ...

Helen Marie Ross, 101, died on April 22, 2026. Born on October 14, 1924, Helen was the daughter of Walter and Mary Grimes. She grew up in North East Kansas City alongside her sister, Mary Catherine (C...

Beloved husband, father, grandfather, and brother Christopher T. Bell passed away on April 21, 2026 in the same peaceful and wonderful way he lived. Chris was born in Kansas City, Missouri on June 1,...

Kendall Smith Cassidy Dean, 65, of Prairie Village, KS, passed away April 20, 2026 surrounded by friends and family who love her dearly. Kendall was born March 4, 1961 to John Smith and Sarah “Sally” ...

Ruth Marie Bateman was born November 20, 1926, in Epoufette, Michigan, passed away on April 20, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of love, faith, and devotion to family. Ruth was preceded in death by her...

Ed Drake of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away peacefully on April 21, 2026, surrounded by his family and the love he so freely gave throughout his life. He was born on February 23, 1938, to Harold an...

Susan Grube passed away on April 20, 2026. Born on April 2, 1943, Susan was full of love,laughter, and unwavering positivity throughout her 83 years. She was the cherished daughter of the late Bruce a...

Alan Neil Thomas, 73, of Galva, Kansas, joined the heavenly kingdom of the father on April 20, 2026. He was born on April 4, 1953, in Wichita, Kansas. Alan is survived by his beloved life partner, Ci...

James “Jim” Cardoza Sr., age 88, of Kansas City ,MO transitioned on Saturday April 18th 2026 at home surrounded by loved ones. Jim was born in Chatham, Massachusetts to Eugenio and Jennie ...

William Blair Benedict, 65, of Overland Park, KS passed away on April 19, 2026 after a courageous battle with Lewy Bodies Dementia and Parkinson’s disease. Blair was preceded in death by his parents H...

Bob was born January 24, 1947 to Karl and Mary Kuehn of Raytown, Missouri. He passed away on April 16, 2026. Bob graduated High School from Wentworth Military Academy, Lexington, Missouri in 1965 and...

Just as she was always the last to sit at every family get together, Mary Jean (McCutcheon) Lane was also the last of ten children to run to her heavenly home. Mary Lane, age 86, of Kansas City, MO, p...

Paul "Reg" Miller passed on April 19, 2026. Services and obituary are pending. Please check back often.

Dorothy Ann Mickelson, recently of Las Vegas, passed away Friday, April 17, 2026 in Lee's Summit, MO. She was born October 28, 1931, in Minneapolis, MN, to John and Betty Leser. She was an avid bridge...

Vickie Jean Hollingsworth, 74, of Mission, KS passed away April 16, 2026. Vickie was born June 2, 1951 in Kansas City, MO to George Edward and Lillian Lucille (Barratt) Hollingsworth. She lived in ...

Donald Joe Dixon of Grandview, Missouri, passed away on April 16, 2026, at the age of 91. Don was born in Kansas City, Missouri, to Clyde and Lurah Dixon (Williams) on January 17, 1935. He attended N...

Mary (Gibson) Murdock, 98, of Kansas City, MO, passed away on April 16, 2026. Mary was a dedicated mother, grandmother, wife, and proud attorney. Mary was a smart, kind, and courageous woman who ...

Ronnie W Medina passed on April 12, 2026, at the age of 33, having been born on March 3, 1993.

Dorothy Eileen (Williamson) Finlay, age 93, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away April 13, 2026, as a result of a fall in her home. Dorothy was born April 4, 1933 to Mildred (Ranabargar) Williamson...

Johnny Edward Ray, 85 of Kansas City, Missouri passed away April 14, 2026 peacefully at his home. He is survived by his God Son Gabriel Perez and the Mother Vicky Perez. Visitation will be at McGill...

Mr. Wendall “Timmy” Guido was born November 22, 1962 in Houston, MS to Ms. Bettie J Hamilton. He moved to Kansas City, MO with his family as a young child. Wendall departed this life in the comforts ...

Harold Clayton Watkins Jr. passed away on April 13, 2026, at the age of 66. Harold was born January 7, 1960, in Kansas City, Kansas, to Harold Clayton Watkins Sr. and Rosalee Mae Watkins. R...

Kenneth (Ken) Eager, a longtime resident of Raytown, Missouri, died peacefully on April 10, 2026, at St. Joseph Medical Center in Kansas City, Missouri. He was born on December 14, 1944, in Keokuk, I...

Lori Ann Lineback passed on April 11, 2026, at the age of 59. A Celebration of Life will be held at McGilley & Sheil Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 11924 East 47th Street, Kansas City, MO 64133,...

Phyllis Ann Buckley passed away on April 12, 2026, at the age of 82. Phyllis was born in Kansas City, Missouri and worked for the Kansas City Police Department as a secretary. While there, she met off...

Michael Joseph Fitzsimmons passed on April 12, 2026, at the age of 74. Michael will be honored at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, 1001 E. 52nd Street, Kansas City, MO 64110, with a Visitation on ...

David (Dave) Marshall Bland,86, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away peacefully on April 11, 2026. Dave was born in Springfield, Missouri, on June 5th, 1939,...

Carol Jo Belile, 66, of Independence, Missouri passed away on April 12, 2026. Carol was born June 23, 1959, in Miami, Oklahoma to the late Leroy Lindy and Patricia Laurie (Crane) Johnson. Carol wor...

Mary Joanne Hill (Gordon), loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away on Thursday, April 9, 2026, at the age of 95. Joanne was born on August 15, 1930, in Kansas City, Misso...

On Thursday, April 9, Sally Jo Shipley embarked on her final journey. Surrounded by love, her soul ascended to faithfully meet her maker. Imagine for a moment your favorite teacher. Whether...

Kimberlee “Kim” Slickman of Overland Park, KS passed away April 8, 2026, after a short battle with cancer. Kim was born June 8, 1957, in Iowa City, IA to Ronald and Karen Kiger. She graduated from B...

Kathryn Judith Harris passed on April 7, 2026, at the age of 67. Born on November 21, 1958, in Los Angeles, California, Kathryn lived in Grandview, Missouri.

Janet Sue Swenson passed on April 7, 2026, at the age of 69. Visitation will be held at McGilley & Sheil Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 11924 East 47th Street, Kansas City, MO 64133, US, on Apri...

Berville Lonnie Williams, age 91, of Blue Springs, Missouri passed away April 6, 2026. Mr. Berville L. Williams was born on January 7, 1935, in Groves Springs, Missouri. He was a self-made family ma...

George Van Compernolle passed away April 6, 2026, at the age of 87. He was preceded in death by both of his parents, William Julius Van Compernolle and Regina Claus; two brothers, William J. Van Compe...

John Mull, age 84, of Independence, MO, passed away on Monday, April 6. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, and friend whose life was defined by love for his family, serv...

​Thomas James Gould, a devoted provider and a man of immense kindness, passed away peacefully at KC Hospice House on April 3, 2026, at the age of 74. ​He was born on August 18, 1951, in Kansas City, ...

A Tribute to Marie "Bill" Heilker May 29, 1933, Schiedam, Holland — April 3, 2026, Lee's Summit, Missouri Marie "Bill" Heilker died peacefully on April 3rd, 2026 — Good Friday — at John Knox Village...

On July 22, 1958, at 7:43am, the world became brighter when Jeanne McIlrath Finter and Donald Eugene Finter brought Theresa Elaine Finter into this world. Theresa's generous heart, smiles, and hug...

Eric Clifton Dillard passed on April 5, 2026, at the age of 67. He was born on December 23, 1958, and was a resident of Lees Summit, Missouri.

Charlie Rhodes Harrison (1920-2026) passed away peacefully on April 3, 2026, surrounded by family and friends in Kansas City, Missouri. Charlie graduated from Vanderbilt University with Mas...

Phillip Alan Thomas, age 64, passed away on Saturday, April 4, 2026, in Lee's Summit, Missouri. He was a lifelong resident of Kansas City, Missouri. He was born on October 4, 1961, to Darrell Lee...

Franklin Spayd went to be with his Lord on April 3, 2026, at the age of 81. Frank grew up in Catasauqua, Pennsylvania and moved to Kansas City, Missouri in 1979 to serve at the Stonecroft Minis...

Arthur W. (Bill) Boice Jr. passed away peacefully on April 2, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. A native of Kansas City, he graduated from Kansas State University in 1968, with a degree in Arc...

Cherene "Cheri" Shireman, 82, of Raytown, Missouri, was born on June 9, 1943 in Kansas City, Kansas, and passed away peacefully on April 2, 2026 in the home of her daughter with whom she lived, surrou...

William Warren (Bill) Smith Jr. January 14, 1941-April 2, 2026, Bill as everyone called him was born the second child of William Warren Smith and Ethel Odessa (Ford) Smith in Kansas City, MO on Januar...

Joy LaJune Ufford, age 95, passed away at her home on April 1st, 2026. Joy was born in Wakeeney, Kansas on October 5th 1930 to parents Bert and Ida Deines. Visitation will be held at Floral Hills F...

Susan Winnie passed on March 31, 2026, at the age of 81.

Randall "Randy" Joseph Hasty, 69, of Lee's Summit, passed away on April 1, 2026 surrounded by his loving family. Randy is survived by his wife, Trudy Hasty; his children, Miranda (Jerome) Nyquist, V...