Obituaries

Mar 18, 2019

David Franklin Gruner, 58, of Kansas City, Missouri passed away on March 18, 2019 at KC Hospice House surrounded by family.

David was born on February 15, 1961 in Kansas City, Missouri to Gerald and Dorothy Gruner. He graduated from Ruskin High School in 1979. Dave went to work for O’Brien Partition as a carpenter and later...

Mar 17, 2019

John “Jack” Barry , 88, passed away on March 17, 2019 at home.

Jack was born on his mother’s birthday, July 27, 1930 in Pottsville, PA to Vincent and Elsie (Foster) Barry. After service as a Chief Radioman in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War he graduated from Penn State University. He worked for the U.S. Government...

Mar 15, 2019

James M. Thompson, Esq, well known and highly respected Attorney at Law in the Kansas City Metropolitan Area, died at his home in the late evening of Friday, March 15, 2019. His death ended his pain and suffering and struggles from debilitating health issues that began May 13, 2018.

He is survived by his wife of 42...

Mar 13, 2019

Judith Lynn “Judy” Kemp (Anderson) passed away unexpectedly on March 13, 2019, at the age of 73. Judy was currently living in Danberry at Inverness in Birmingham, AL.

Judy will be lovingly remembered by her daughter, Laurie (Craig) Cox and grandchildren: Reid Fehr, Kylie and Trent of Topeka KS; son, Dustin (Keri) Kemp and granddaughter, Isla of...

Mar 3, 2019

Bob W. Ingram, 75, of Grandview, MO, passed away on March 3rd, 2019 at Indian Creek Nursing Home after a recent battle with emphysema.

Bob was born on December 18, 1943  in Pascagoula, Mississippi to Robert Royce (Sr.) and Marie Virginia (Ingle) Ingram.  He was a journeyman electrician by trade but a true cowboy at heart.  His...

Mar 2, 2019

John Arthur Hughey, age 77, passed away in Kansas City,  on Saturday, March 2nd, 2019 where he was loved and adored by many.

He was born on January 1, 1942 in Memphis, Tennessee to Polly and Chester Hughey. John attended Whitehaven High School before joining the Air Force. On May 5th, 1963, he married LaVerna Violet Nelson....

Feb 23, 2019

Virginia Charlotte Gregory, 75, of Grandview, MO passed away on February 23, 2019.

Charlotte, as she preferred to be called, was born on February 3, 1944 in Jeffersonville, IN to Hollace and Virginia (Rawls) Baldwin. She was the oldest of five children and learned the value of hard work growing up on her family’s dairy farm. Being...

Feb 13, 2019

David Douglas Mathis, 58, of Independence, MO passed away on February 13, 2019.

Dave was born on February 21, 1960 in Topeka, KS to Doug and Shirley Mathis. Dave first attended Crippled Children’s Nursery School after which time he completed his education at Delano School in Kansas City, Missouri. For the last 20 plus years Dave has...

Feb 1, 2019

Diane Janice Seif, 66, of Lee’s Summit, MO, lost her courageous battle with cancer and was welcomed into the loving arms of her savior Jesus Christ on February 1st, 2019 at St. Luke’s Hospice House of Kansas City.

Diane was born on February 11th, 1952 in Kansas City, Missouri to Van C. and Thelma L. Jones. She...

Jan 30, 2019

James “Jim” J. Berkebile, Jr., 91, of Ozark, Missouri (formerly Kansas City), passed away on January 30, 2019.

Jim was born January 17, 1928 in Moberly, Missouri to James J. Berkebile & Alma Mae Berkebile. Jim served in United States Army during the Korean Conflict. He met his true love, Madge Baker at Chillicothe Business College, they...

Jan 17, 2019

Lois Mae ‘Sheri’ Meyers, 83, of Grandview, MO, passed away on January 17, 2019 at Kansas City Hospice House.

Lois was a Valentine baby, born February 14, 1935 in Taos, NM to Lewis A. Armstrong and Mary E. Branson, who raised their 5 children on a farm in Cedaredge, CO.  In 1952, Lois and 2 friends traveled...

Jan 16, 2019

Peggy Richardson, 70, of Grandview, Missouri passed away on January 16, 2019 at home.

Peggy was born July 28, 1948 in Kansas City, Missouri to William Richardson, Sr. and Margaret Richardson. Peggy loved animals, painting, and playing UNO. She often spent her free time shopping or watching “I Love Lucy”. She will be missed by her family,...

Dec 29, 2018

Madeline Ryan, age 81, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 29, 2018, in her home in Lee’s Summit, MO.

Madeline was born November 4, 1937 to Peter and Ruth Greco. She married Thomas G. Ryan in 1958 and raised three loving children. She worked for many years as the Administrator of Holmesdale Convalescent Center, Plaza Manor Nursing...

Dec 27, 2018

Clementine Taylor (Teen, Tina) died December 27, 2018. She was born December 24,1933 in Huntington, Arkansas to Meda Knauls and Leo Harshaw. She preferred to be called Tina.

She received her education in Fort Smith, Arkansas. She relocated to Kansas City, Missouri in 1955. She developed many friendships, enjoying parties and fellowship on the weekends after working...

Dec 16, 2018

Shelby Lynn Stapleton, 24, of Kansas City, Missouri departed our world December 16, 2018 to return home to our Lord and Savior.

Shelby had a loving, caring soul and enjoyed fishing, dogs, sunflowers, butterflies, pumpkins, white picket fences, and small country churches. Most of all, Shelby enjoyed spending time with Aiden, her son, and the joy of...

Dec 11, 2018

Dylan Edwin Hill, 26, of Lee’s Summit, MO, passed away on December 11, 2018.

Dylan was born May 7, 1992 in Wichita, Kansas to Randy L. Hill and Joy Hill. Dylan loved being a father to Adalynn and Gunner Hill, as well as being a great husband to his wife, Taylor Hill. Dylan enjoyed playing Fortnite with...

Nov 26, 2018

Chaun M. Jorgenson, 55, of Lee’s Summit, Missouri passed away on November 26, 2018 surrounded by family.

Chaun was born on June 15, 1963 in Ponca City, Oklahoma to Paul and Lonnia Jorgenson. He married Jennifer Ham on February 28, 1997. Chaun spent his career in IT and started Salvus TG with his partner, Jeff Metcalf, in...

Nov 22, 2018

David Daniel Martin, 83, of Lake Winnebago, Mo., passed away at home on November 22, 2018.

David was born on August 26, 1935, in Kansas City, Mo., to Daniel and Bernadine Martin. David was a lifelong area resident, attending St. Peter's School in Kansas City as a boy and later Southwest High School, where he graduated in...

Nov 11, 2018

Roland J. Castillo, 91, of Grandview, Missouri, passed away on November 11, 2018.

Roland was born September 15, 1927 in Chicago, Illinois to Cuatemoc and Aline Castillo.

Roland was preceded in death by his parents, Violet (sister), Maurice (brother) and Conrad (brother).  He is survived by his loving wife Meredith, his four sons, Greg (Laurel),...

Nov 9, 2018

Janet Isabelle Ford, 75, of Lee's Summit, MO, passed away on November 9, 2018 at KC Hospice House.

Janet I. Rodgers was born August 21, 1943 in Orleans, NE to Alvin Rodgers and Rhoda Sealock Rodgers.

When it was time to attend 1st grade Janet moved to Beaver City, NE to live with an Aunt...