Kansas City, MO Obituaries

Shirley Ann Orescanin, 78, was born May 22, 1948, in Kansas city, Kansas, and passed away on September 13, 2026, at University Health Lakewood Medical Center in long term care. Shirley graduated fro...

Michael “Mike” Andrew Hill, the oldest of 3, born to Joseph and Donna on July 1, 1959, in San Jose, California after courageously fighting several health battles, passed away September 10, 2026 at the...

Vicki Jo Jamis, 79, passed on September 9, 2026, after a battle with lung cancer. Born July 17, 1947, Vicki Jo was from Independence, Missouri, and later resided in Kansas City, Missouri. Vicki gra...

Robert Harber passed on September 9, 2026, at the age of 88, and was a resident of Raymore, Missouri. Robert (Bob to friends) our dad was born, 12/29/1937, and raised in Leavenworth, KS. He a...

Ann Marie Koppers (née Guilfoyle), 82, passed away peacefully on September 8, 2026, in Overland Park, Kansas. Ann was born on March 4, 1944, to Bill and Peg Guilfoyle in Omaha, Nebraska. She grew up ...

Koto “Kay” Louise DeLoyht, 92, passed away peacefully on September 6, 2026, in Raymore, Missouri. Kay was born on July 25, 1934, and raised near the Strawberry Hill community in Kansas City, Kansas. ...

LaVerne “Luvy” Jeanette Riedi passed away on Sunday September 6th in Overland Park, Kansas. She was the daughter of Anna and Waldo Borgelt and the matriarch of a huge family with 12 children, three st...

George Steven Sakoulas, born September 19, 1923, passed away on August 27, 2026- just shy of his 103rd birthday. To know Dad was to love him. He was a smart, sweet, gentle soul who believed that his ...

Katharine Elizabeth Alpough, 92, of Maricopa, Arizona (Formerly resided in Kansas City, MO for over 60 years), passed away on September 7, 2026. Born in 1934, in Batchelor, Louisiana, she is the daug...

John Shepherd passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by loved ones, on September 7, 2026, at the age of 82. John was the beloved husband of Kathy Shepherd, his wife of 57 years. Together, they sh...

In Loving Memory of Joyce Arlene Babcock Israel Joyce Arlene Babcock Israel, 87, of Smithville, Missouri, passed away peacefully on September 6, 2026, at Gower Convalescent Center. Joyce was born on...

Camerina Santoyo of Kansas City, Missouri passed away on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026 at KC Hospice at the age of 83. Camerina was the daughter of Barney Andrade & Placida Robleado. Born on Dece...

Roger "Lee" Cline passed on September 8, 2026, at the age of 86, and was a resident of Kansas City, Missouri. Visitation will be held at McGilley Antioch Chapel, 3325 NE Vivion Road, Kansas City, M...

Ardyce Fern Highley passed on September 4, 2026, at the age of 83. Born August 1, 1943, in Sioux City, Iowa, Ardyce lived in Kansas City, Missouri. Visitation will be held at McGilley & Sheil Fune...

Stephanie Gayle Keith Mercomes, passed on September 6, 2026, at the age of 77, and was a resident of Fountain Hills, Arizona. Stephanie Gayle Keith Mercomes had a way of making the world more beaut...

Cheryl Gay Pierce, 72, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away on September 4, 2026. Born December 2, 1953, Cheryl will be remembered with deep respect and lasting affection by all who knew her. Cheryl...

Russell Lee Woirhaye, 81, died September 8, 2026. Russ was born November 17, 1944, to Seben and Alice Henney Woirhaye in Kansas City MO. He grew up in Independence MO and attended William Christm...

Harolee “Lee” Winters, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, family member, and friend, passed away on September 7, 2026, at the age of 80. Lee was born in Kansas City, Missouri...

Chaplain Maceo Gray was born in Kaufman, Texas, on December 22, 1940, to Wilmer O. and Ocie Gray. He grew up in a large family of nine children and was raised with values of faith, family, hard w...

A Life of Faith, Service, and Love Richard E. Gibson Sr., age 91, of Independence, Missouri, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 5, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Born on December ...

Cheryl McKnight Jones, 68 of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away on September 4, 2026. Cheryl was born on April 18, 1958 in Wareham, Massachusetts. She was the daughter of Warren A. McKnight and Shirle...

Matthew E. Lewis, 60, passed away peacefully at his home on September 7, 2026, surrounded by family. He bravely navigated the challenges of early-onset Alzheimer's disease with grace and dignity. Born...

Larry Alfred Borcherding, 85, loving husband, father, brother, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on September 4, 2026, following a courageous 6+ year battle w...

Ernest Lee Black was born February 20, 1945, in Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee, to Lois Sylvester Jones Black. He was raised by his mother and by William Thomas Black, and was the oldest of ei...

Willa Mae Zimmerman Pierce In 1923 Russell Stover started making candy, work was begun on the Liberty Memorial, J.C. Nichols opened the Country Club Plaza, and Willa Mae Zimmerman was born. Willa pa...

Roland Joseph Wills lived his life simply, with dignity and grace. Born on August 26, 1930, in Emmet, Nebraska, to Jesse Wills and Martha Welsh, Roland carried with him throughout his life the quiet v...

Nancy Jane King Roll passed away peacefully on September 1, 2026 at the Brookdale skilled nursing facility in Overland Park Kansas. She was born on December 20, 1932 in Hagerstown, MD and grew up in ...

Gregory Alan Hibbs passed on September 2, 2026, at the age of 65. Born on June 11, 1961, Gregory lived in Independence, Missouri.

Deborah Arthur Dribben passed away on September 2, 2026 in Blue Springs Missouri. Burial will take place at the Post National Cemetery, Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, where she will be interred with her hu...

Charlotte DeLee West Coleson, age 76, of Raytown, Missouri, passed peacefully from this life on Wednesday, September 2, 2026. She was at home and surrounded by the family on whom she had lavished love...

Judy Carol (Rayburn) Barnett passed away peacefully in her sleep, September 2, 2026 , surrounded by family and friends, after a short but powerful battle with cancer. Judy was born March 1...

Paula Jean Masheter, age 80, passed away on September 2, 2026. She was born November 28, 1945, to Richard and Betty Clifton in Kansas City, Missouri. Paula resided in Kansas City, Missouri. ...

Patricia Ann Bish, a loving mother, daughter, sister, and granny, passed away peacefully on September 1, 2026 in Kansas City, Missouri at age 86. She was born in Mendon, Missouri on September 16, 1939...

Born September 16, 1947, in Moberly, Missouri, Randy was a generous and helpful man whose love, laughter, and kindness enriched the lives of everyone fortunate enough to know him. Randy li...

Harvey Beatrice (Bea) Woods, 92, mother and avid quilter, transitioned peacefully on September 1, 2026, at The Madison Senior Living Community. Bea was born on September 19, 1933, in St. Louis, MO to...

Rafael Gomez “Poppy” Lozano, 98, of Lee’s Summit, Missouri passed away August 31, 2026 at St. Lukes East Hospital. Funeral services will be held Friday, September 11, 2026 at St. Margaret of Scotland...

Barbara Mae Katz (Ginden), beloved wife, mother, grandmother, teacher and lifelong member of the Kansas City Jewish community, was born February 15, 1946, and passed away on September 1, 2026. ...

Dale Edward Vaughn, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully at home on August 31, 2026. Born on March 14, 1937, in Kansas City, Dale was a beaco...

Dr. Kenneth L. Coleman, 96, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away peacefully at home in the loving arms of his beloved wife, Martha Romero-Coleman. Born in Kansas City, Missouri, to Beatrice Hardiman ...

Edward Joseph Cisek, 89 years of age, passed away peacefully on August 29, 2026, with his wife and daughters with him, holding his hand and praying for him. Ed was born on November 2, 1936 in Detroit...

Roland “Rollie” Sheldon, age 89, of Lee’s Summit, MO died Monday, August 31, 2026. Per his wish, he will be cremated and private family service will take place at a later date. Roland was ...

Mary Alice Jackson was born February 24th, 1940, in Camden, Arkansas to Glen and Odessia McDonald. She attended public school in Camden and Stephens, Arkansas, graduating from Carver High School ...

JoAnn Wanamaker, 90, of Leawood, Kansas, passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of her family. Born June 30, 1936, JoAnn was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother whose lif...

Margaret "Peggy Jo" (née Barbee) Hamtil, 85, was born in Clinton, Missouri, on September 26, 1940, to Emmett Ashby Barbee and Margaret Agnes Barbee. Fortified recently by the Sacraments of the Church,...

Gale William Watson, 89 passed away on August 29th, 2026 in Kansas City, Missouri, surrounded by family and love. He was born on January 10th, 1937 in Kansas City, Missouri to Elsie Fields and Edward ...

Virginia May Scott passed on August 29, 2026, at the age of 101. Born on July 11, 1925, Virginia lived in Leawood, Kansas.

Lucille Marie Logsdon, age 86, of Prairie Village, KS, passed away on August 28, 2026 at the St. Lukes Hospice House. Her son, Mark, was with her. Lucille was born December 26, 1939 in Quincy, IL to ...

Fred L. Steinbauer, 85 of Liberty, Missouri, died on August 31, 2026 at home surrounded by his loved ones. Fred was born on February 9, 1941 in Burgess, Missouri to Frederick and Elizabeth (Aidnik) St...

Nancy Jo Staley, 79, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away peacefully on August 24, 2026, at Carol Place in Grandview, Missouri. Born on November 3, 1946, in Kansas City, Missouri, Nancy built a life ...

David Kelly Wooldridge, 78, of Independence Missouri, passed away on August 27, 2026. Kelly was born on June 11th, 1948 to parents Rollie Wooldridge and Doris Beem. He attended and graduated from Ru...