Kansas City, MO Obituaries

Richard Leon Shanks of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away on February 7, 2026, at the age of 81. He was born on December 9, 1944, in the proud town of Lexington, Missouri. He and his broth...

Lynn Margaret Callahan, 76, of Raymore, Missouri, passed away on February 5, 2026, at Morningside Place of Overland Park. She was born on June 17, 1949, in Syracuse, New York, to Stuart Alexander and ...

Dwight E. Alder Sr. was born on April 17, 1951, in Kansas City, Kansas. He passed away on February 4, 2026, at the age of 74. An evening visitation will be held at Mt. Moriah, Newcomer & Freeman Fune...

Fermin Richard Aguilar, 84, of Kansas City MO passed away on February 4th, 2026 at his home. Richard was born on May 9th, 1941 in Kansas City. Richard is survived by his six children, Isaac (preceded...

Martha (nee Maxianova) Helena Keleti was born on June 15th, 1935, in Bratislava Czechoslovakia (present day Slovakia) and passed away after a life devoted to family, teaching, and community. She live...

Michael Jeffery Mercer, 76, of Roeland Park, Kansas, passed away on February 3, 2026, in Lee’s Summit, Missouri. Born and raised in Roeland Park, Kansas, Michael lived a life defined by laughter, con...

Kennith Dawine Morrow, age 25, of Independence, Missouri, formerly of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away leaving behind a life that will never be forgotten. Kennith had a true passion for his car and...

Liam Michael Chapman passed away peacefully in the loving embrace of his family on January 30, 2026. Liam was born on January 5, 2026, to his devoted parents, Ashley and Paul Chapman, joining his pro...

Mary Louise Lyons Carter was peacefully received into the loving hands of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on January 31, 2026. Mary Louise Carter graced the world with her presence on March 3rd, ye...

MaryJane Krugh, age 92, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Monday, February 2, leaving behind a legacy of love, grace, and devotion that will be felt for generations. Born on May 13, ...

Dorothy Mae Curl passed away on February 2, 2026, at the age of 101. Born on January 6, 1925, in Tullahassee Mission, Oklahoma, Dorothy was the daughter of Peter and Blanche (Guinn) Grayson. She ...

Michael T Dolan, born on December 26, 1956, passed away on January 29, 2026, at the age of 69. He was a resident of Independence, Missouri.

On February 1, 2026, Virginia Faye Unrein, 91, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, and forever beloved husband. Virginia (Ginger) married Anthony Unrein on April 26, 1954, i...

Betty Lou (Balsover) Parrish was born on December 4, 1929 in Springerton, Illinois of father Granville E. Balsover and mother Wreath Irene (Cochran) Balsover. Betty died February 1, 2026 in Olathe, ...

Cheryl Lynette Small Schumann, of Overland Park, Kansas, passed away peacefully on January 31, 2026. She was born on May 10, 1942, in Wichita, Kansas, and was the oldest of four girls. Growing up in ...

Dee A. (McCall) Putman passed away on January 29, 2026, at the age of 78, the daughter of DeWitt and Lavena McCall, was born on February 26, 1947 in Kansas City, Missouri. She spent most ...

Debra Faye Lockhart, born on June 2, 1959, passed away on January 22, 2026, at the age of 66.

It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Gary David Hood, 75, on January 26, 2026. He was born on July 21, 1950 to his parents, Russell and Ruth Hood. He is survived by his two sons,...

Terry Lee Chrisp, a loving father and grandfather, passed away on January 29, 2026, at the age of 63. Born in May 1962, Terry was a cherished resident of Kansas City, Missouri. Terry is preceded in d...

Robert "Paco" A. Gonzales, II, a humorous, hard-working, kind-hearted, honest, resilient, resourceful, protective, and compassionate man, passed away on January 29, 2026, at the age of 56. Born on Aug...

Catherine Carol Aliff, age 83, of Louisburg, Kansas, passed away peacefully on January 28, 2026, at the Louisburg Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. She was born on July 7, 1942, in Carrollton...

Rogelio Tadeo, born on October 14, 1960, in Patagonia, Arizona, passed away on January 28, 2026, at the age of 65. He was a resident of Independence, Missouri.

Randy York passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on January 28. Known as a talented storyteller who connected with people, he “never met a stranger” and deeply loved his family and friends....

Ruby Lee Snider, a faithful Christian, devoted patriot and gracious hostess, passed away January 28, 2026, after a life filled with service, and sparkle. Born on December 17, 1941, in Kans...

Vera Jeane Eli, aged 93, passed away at Centerpoint Hospital on January 27, 2026. Vera was born on July 2, 1932 in Polo, Missouri to William and Lalla Spencer. She was the youngest of four daughters,...

Robin Dean Root, born on December 22, 1959, in Raytown, Missouri, passed away on January 21, 2026, at the age of 66. Robin was a resident of Kansas City, Missouri.

Patricia Marie (Atterbury) Brown, lovingly known as “Patty,” 79 of Leawood, Kansas passed away peacefully at her home on January 27, 2026. Born on October 3, 1946, in Kansas City, Missouri, Patty was ...

Kendal L. Cunningham, age 65, of Independence, Missouri, passed away January 26, 2026, at St. Luke’s East Hospital following a brief illness. He was born on September 28, 1960, in Fairfax, Missouri. ...

Charles Philip King, 85, passed away on January 27, 2026. He was devoted to being the best husband, father, and grandfather his entire life. Charles was born on January 16, 1941 in Millersburg, Iowa t...

Nancy Hoelzel Nosti passed away peacefully on January 27, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. She was born on March 19, 1946, in Kansas City, Missouri, the third child of Theodore and Ger...

Ivan Dale Cunning, a beloved, humorous, and hard-working individual, passed away on January 27, 2026, at the age of 80. Born on June 19, 1945, in Renton, Washington, to Ivan Forrest Cunning and Velma ...

Charles Trueman Ervin, of Excelsior Springs, Missouri passed away on January 26, 2026, at the age of 91. He was born on August 18, 1934, in Kansas City, Missouri. Trueman grew up in Kansas ...

Albert Frank Cornell affectionately known as “Big Al”, passed away on January 26, 2026 at the age of 93. Albert was born on August 18, 1932 in Bolivar, Missouri. He was married to Mary Lynn...

Shannon Maureen Murray, born on August 30, 1959, passed away on January 22, 2026. She would like to thank everyone who cared for and loved her. She is now annoying God and everyone in Heaven with her ...

Karac Hendrix Medinas, of Lee’s Summit Missouri, passed away Tuesday, January 20th 2026 at Children’s Mercy Hospital. Karac passed away unexpectedly from complications with influenza and strep. A Cele...

Ann H. Brown, born in Florence, South Carolina on March 28, 1944, passed away peacefully on January 25, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of love, service, and friendship. Ann was preceded in death by he...

Larry Alan Brown, 84, passed away January 23, 2026, at his home in Raymore, Missouri. Born in Kansas City, Kansas, Larry was a graduate of Washington High School. Larry began his career in the grocery...

Marcia Lynn Jarnevic, a selfless, hard-working, devoted, faithful, and thoughtful individual, passed away on January 24, 2026 at the age of 90. Born on July 3, 1935 to Marvin L. and Ethel Ma...

Linda Suzette Trevino, a resident of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away on January 24, 2026, at the age of 78. She was born on January 27, 1947, in Howell, Michigan, to Harry and Eva Zimmerman. She li...

Donald Ray Hollaway, a loyal and honest man, passed away on January 22, 2026, at the age of 78. Born on August 2, 1947, in Joplin, Missouri, Donald was the beloved son of Raymond and Maxine Hollaway a...

Dennis John Soulis, a beloved member of the community, passed away on January 23, 2026, in his son's home, at the age of 90. He was born on April 14, 1935, in Keri, Zakynthos, Greece, to J...

Margaret Ann Pixley James was born March 7, 1927, in La Jolla, California, but was a true Kansan at heart. Raised on a farm in the western part of the state, she walked to a one-room schoolhouse ...

Connie James, born on August 22, 1947, passed away on January 16, 2026, at the age of 78. Connie was a resident of Independence, Missouri.

Joe G. Padilla, 94, passed away January 23, 2026. Visitation will be from 10:00 - 11:00 AM on Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at Guardian Angels Catholic Church, 1310 Westport Road, Kansas City, Missouri. ...

Douglas Edward "Wolfie" Bates, of Overland Park, Kansas, passed away on January 22, 2026, at the age of 88. Douglas Edward Bates was born October 24, 1937 to the union of Charles Dorsey Bates, ...

Kurt Thomas Jorgensen met our Heavenly Father on January 21, 2026. Kurt was born July 22, 1954 in Aurora, IL to Harry and Carol Jorgensen. They moved to Prairie Village, KS when Kurt was two years old...

Amy Lynn Rodgers, 48, of Independence, Missouri passed away at the St. Luke's Hospice House on January 22, 2026, surrounded by her family. While she put up a valiant fight, she ultimately succumbed to...

Douglas Keith Kemp, born on March 12, 1959, passed away on January 19, 2026, at the age of 66. He was a resident of Lees Summit, Missouri. A Celebration of Life Visitation will be held at Floral Hill...

Roma Lorene (Bissing) Stewart, 95, passed away on January 20, 2026. She was born on October 27, 1930, in Hays, Kansas, and made her home in Mission, Kansas with her husband of 61 years and the lo...

Joseph Lynn Sigler Lewis, age 67, passed away on January 20, 2026. He was born on December 22, 1958, in Kansas City, Missouri, to Donna and Robert Lewis. Joe attended Van Horn and Blue Springs high s...