Obituaries

Keith Visser

Nov 22, 2017

Keith Anderson Visser, 58, of Independence, Missouri, passed away on November 22, 2017 at home.

Keith was born December 4, 1959 in Milo, Missouri to Leroy and Evelyn Visser, and raised in Davenport, Iowa. After graduating high school, he followed the same career path as his mother by going into the Printing industry. He then moved to...

Keith Visser

Nov 22, 2017

Patty Knox

Nov 18, 2017

After many years of fighting the good fight, Patty Knox passed away at her home in Belton, Missouri on November 18, 2017.  She was the wife of Jerry Knox.  They were blessed to share 7 years of marriage together. Family meant absolutely everything to Patty.  Her beautiful life will forever be cherished in the lives of so many: her son Tobey Smith and...

LeRoy Hanssen

Nov 16, 2017

LeRoy, aka Lee Hanssen, Lee’s Summit, MO, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather died on November 16, 2017 at KC Hospice House. He finished well with strength and dignity, at peace with his life here on earth and with his Lord Jesus Christ. The Celebration of his Life service will be at St. Matthew Lutheran Church, 700 NE Chipman Rd,...

Dale Coble

Nov 14, 2017

Dale L. Coble, 85, of Warsaw, MO passed away on November 14, 2017 surrounded by his family. Dale was born June 25, 1932 in Kansas City, Missouri to Robert and Jessie Coble. Dale married Mary Wright on September 17, 1955 in Kansas City. He served in the US Army National Guard for 43 years. In his retirement, he moved to...

Ruby West

Nov 6, 2017

Ruby Adams West, 96, passed quietly from this life on November 6, 2017 in Lee’s Summit, MO. Ruby was born to Charlie and Irene Miller on October 23, 1921 in Manila, Arkansas. She was married to John Adams until his death in 1977, and later married Harvey West until his death in 1991. She is preceded in death by her...

Richard Mather

Nov 5, 2017

Richard Dean Mather, 83, of Greenwood, MO passed away on November 5, 2017. Richard was born on July 3, 1934 in Kansas City, Missouri to Leo and Grace Ruth Mather. Richard was a longtime Kansas City area homebuilder and developer, past president of KCHBA and current board member, Senior Life Director of the National Association of Homebuilders, and former Ozanam...

Thelma Bibbee

Nov 5, 2017

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Roy Harmon

Nov 4, 2017

Roy Cleveland Harmon of Kansas City, Missouri was born January 30, 1921 at Bradford, Ohio to Roy C. & Goldie (Boyer) Harmon and passed away on November 4, 2017 at the age of 96 years, 9 months, and 5 days. Roy was united in marriage to Theresa Rose Riley of Sedalia, Missouri on February 28, 1946, to this union four...

Sandra Richardson

Oct 30, 2017

Sandra Jo Richardson, 68, of Lake Winnebago, passed away on October 30, 2017. Sandy was born September 13, 1949 in Topeka, Kansas to Joseph Martin Wilson and Betty Lavon Wilson. She married the love of her life, Dr. Gerald L. Richardson, on February 5, 1972 and they had two children, Rebecca Diane and Michael Lee. Together, in 1974, they opened...

JL Miller

Oct 27, 2017

J.L. Miller, 69, of Independence, MO passed away on October 27, 2017 at his home. J.L.  was born January 7, 1948 in Kansas City, Missouri to Forrest and Eva Miller. Jay served in the US Marine Corps during the Vietnam War. He will be remembered for his love of fishing, doing projects around the house, and spending time with his grandchildren....

Troy Shankles Jr.

Oct 19, 2017

Troy Edward Shankles Jr., 54, of Kansas City, Missouri passed away, Thursday, October 19, 2017, surrounded by family. Troy was born October 26, 1962, to Troy and Velta (Sorbit) Shankles, in Layton, Utah. Troy enjoyed life and lived it to the fullest. He enjoyed his music and his Denver Broncos. Everyone knew him for his smile and big heart. Troy...

Ingeborg "Inge" Richardson

Oct 19, 2017

Ingeborg “Inge” (Kiesel) Richardson, 91, of Lee’s Summit, MO passed away Oct. 19, 2017 at Village Hospice. Inge was born June 29, 1926 in Frankfurt, Germany.  She graduated from Business High School and worked in an engineering office.  Later she worked as an interpreter at the US Army base in Frankfurt where she met her future husband, Burton Richardson.  They married Nov. 25,...

Clyde Borchers

Oct 18, 2017

Clyde Lowell Borchers, 82, of Grandview, MO died Wednesday, October 18, 2017 at Kansas City Hospice House. He retired from General Motors – Leeds plant in May 1990. Clyde was a Korean War Veteran serving in the United States Air Force. He married Betty Mae Seek in Lexington, Missouri. Clyde was born February 22, 1935 in Sweet Springs, Missouri to...

Brian Phillips

Oct 14, 2017

Brian Phillips, 45, of Springhill, Kansas passed away on October 14, 2017.  Brian was born on May 28, 1972 in Kansas City, Missouri to Tom Zago and Patricia Phillips.  He is survived by his sons: Seth and Garret; the mother of his children, Tammy Phillips; his mother, Patti Caudill; and his sisters, Sara Olson and Rachel Passman. A gathering for friends and...

Matthew Kelley

Oct 9, 2017

Matthew Joseph Kelley was born September 9th, 1999 in Blue Springs, MO. He passed away on Monday, October 9, 2017. He was a senior at Lee’s Summit North High School where he was active in the theatre program and an IB diploma candidate. He is survived by his father, Peter Kelley of Lee’s Summit, MO; his mother, Julie Kelley of...

Tom Lockwood

Oct 6, 2017

Thomas “Tom” Lockwood, 72, of Grandview, Missouri, passed away on October 6, 2017 at home. Tom was born December 1, 1944 in Racine, Wisconsin to Howard and Helen Lockwood. He was preceded in death by his parents; his sister, Donna Panyk; and his nephew, Ross Panyk. Tom is survived by his wife of 51 years, Charlene; his children: Kim (Todd)...

Bill Parrish

Sep 29, 2017

Bill J. Parrish, 80, of Lee’s Summit, Missouri, passed away on September 29, 2017. Bill was born July 27, 1937 in Verona, Missouri to Henry and Dorothy Parrish. He served in the US National Guard, but his career was spent as a Draftsman for Burns & McDonnell. Bill was known for his love of travel and reading. He was a...

Barbara Brown

Sep 26, 2017

Barbara J. Brown (Crawford), of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away at Research Medical Center on Tuesday, September 26, 2017. Barbara was born on July 28, 1929, in Topeka, Kansas to Merle and Lydia Crawford. She is predeceased by her husband of 62 years, Roland W. Brown; and by daughters: Nancy L. Brown and Cynthia S. Brown.  She is survived by children:...

James Deshazer Jr.

Sep 23, 2017

James L. “Jim” Deshazer Jr., 69, of Kansas City, MO died on Saturday, September 23, 2017. He was born, July 1, 1948 in Lamar Colorado, to the late James L. Deshazer Sr. and Dorothy J. (Ruby) Deshazer. Jim had a good sense of humor even to the day he died. He loved reading, Fill-In Puzzles, watching westerns and doing leather...