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Carl Richard Miller
Dec 6, 2024
Rich Miller, 76, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away on December 6, 2024, holding the hand of his beloved wife and listening to one of his favorite hymns. The service will be on Monday, December 9, 2024 at 6 P.M. in the Multipurpose Room at the International House of Prayer Kansas City, 3535 East Red Bridge Road, Kansas City, Missouri...
De Golden
Dec 4, 2024
Dewitta Nadine Golden was born on December 30, 1958, in Missouri. She passed away on December 4, 2024, in Independence, Missouri. Dewitta, affectionately known as “DE” was a devoted homemaker whose greatest joy came from spending time with her family, particularly her beloved children and grandchildren.
De was the daughter of Grover and Evelyn Golden, sister of James Golden and grew...
Robert E. Larocco
Nov 30, 2024
Robert Eugene Larocco, 64, of Kansas City, Missouri, headed for heaven November 30, 2024, surrounded by his children and grandchildren and held in the arms of his wife, Juliana Vanderberg Larocco. The family will hold a private gathering at the Larocco homestead at a future date. Information about the Robert E. Larocco Fund to provide training in basic mechanics to...
Jayne Duncan
Nov 17, 2024
Jayne Ann Duncan, 64, of Independence, Missouri, passed away peacefully into the arms of her precious Savior and Lord, Jesus Christ on November 17, 2024, after a courageous battle with kidney disease.
Jayne was born March 5, 1960, to Bill and Nell (Watts) Duncan in Conrad, Montana, where she lived until 1976 when the family moved to Lexington, Missouri. She graduated...
Helen Joy Johnson
Nov 11, 2024
Helen Johnson, of Kansas City, Missouri passed away November 11, 2024 at St Luke’s Hospital on the Plaza, Kansas City, Missouri.
Helen was born July 19, 1940, the daughter of William Johson and Emily (Lovejoy) Johnson, in Atchison, Kansas. She attended Potter Elementary School, Potter, Kansas. She was preceded in death by her parents, sisters, Hazel Churchill, Precious (McClanahan) Herron, brother...
Douglas Edward Liebling
Nov 2, 2024
Douglas Edward Liebling, born on February 9, 1951, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, passed away on November 2, 2024, in Kansas City, Missouri. He was a dedicated and loving husband, brother, and friend who touched many with his generosity, sense of humor and passion.
Douglas earned a BA degree in History with a Missouri Lifetime Teaching Certificate. He had a 25 year career...
Diane E. Glass
Oct 31, 2024
Diane Elaine Glass, 77, of Grandview, MO, passed away on October 31, 2024 after a long illness.
Diane was born on April 2, 1947 in KCMO to the late Lyle "Bud" and Betty Potter. She spent her first few years in her mother's hometown of Dallas, MO near 103rd and State Line, in what is now South KC (Watts Mill). Diane...
Helen Elizabeth Vanasse
Oct 17, 2024
Helen Vanasse went to be with the Lord in heaven on Thursday, October 17, 2024. Helen Elizabeth Vanasse (nee Reardon) was born March 25, 1938, in Brighton, Massachusetts to Charles and Mildred Reardon. She graduated from Waltham High School in 1955 and soon worked as a secretary to help support her family. In 1957, she met the love of her...
Richard Rocky Kilbride
Oct 7, 2024
Richard Kilbride, 31, of Kansas City, MO passed away October 7, 2024.
The family is collecting funds for Richard’s children. You can donate at https://gofund.me/67da6d67
Richard was born August 5, 1993 the son of Lucy Nascimento and Rocky Kilbride, and was raised in Kansas City. He is survived by his mother and her husband Larry Deshotels, his brother Logan Johnson, his sister...
Richard A. Kennon
Oct 7, 2024
Richard Kennon, 78 of Gardner, KS passed away October 7, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Private memorial will be held at 1:00pm Sunday, October 13, 2024.
Richard was born January 11, 1946, the son of Lee and Ester Kennon of Potter, Nebraska. After high school he moved to Rapid City, SD where he lived until 1966. During that time, he...
Robert Lee Johnson
Oct 1, 2024
Robert Lee Johnson, also known as Rob, was born on March 6, 1945, in Kansas City, Missouri. He passed away peacefully on October 1 2024, in his hometown. Rob was known for his infectious laughter and comedic charm.
Rob graduated from Southeast High School, where he likely developed a love for life that carried him through his years. He proudly served...
Justin Allen Roe (aka "Uncle Bubba")
Sep 17, 2024
Justin Allen Roe, born on April 2, 1995, unexpectedly passed away, leaving behind a legacy of love and kindness. A visitation will be held on Wednesday, September 25th from 10:30am - 12:00pm at New Vision Church located at 12400 Grandview Rd, Grandview, MO 64030.
Known for his infectious smile, with charming dimples, Justin was a bright light to everyone who knew...
Helen Morgan "Mimi" Shipman
Sep 16, 2024
Helen Shipman, 83, of Overland Park, KS passed away September 16, 2024 surrounded by her family. Helen was born October 18, 1940, the daughter of H.M. Suggs and Emma Suggs (Morgan) in Bunkie, LA and was raised in Oklahoma City, OK. She attended North West Classen and graduated in 1958. Thereafter, she enrolled at Oklahoma Baptist University, where she met...
Nola Ann Swank
Sep 12, 2024
Dearly loved, Nola Swank passed away at 63 years old on September 12, 2024 in Kansas City, Missouri with her sister, Donna Swank by her side. Nola was born in Columbia Missouri Hospital on February 11, 1961. She was the daughter of Andrew and Shirley Swank and is survived by 1 brother and 3 sisters. She had another younger sister,...
James "Jim" Edward Miller
Aug 30, 2024
James "Jim" Edward Miller, born on January 19, 1952, in Sterling, Illinois, passed away on August 30, 2024, in Warrensburg, Missouri. He was a proud graduate of Polo High School, having completed his education in 1972. Jim served honorably in the United States Army from 1979 until 1982, embodying a commitment to his country that he carried with him throughout...
Patricia Lynn Dougherty
Aug 7, 2024
Patricia Lynn Dougherty, 71, passed away on August 7, 2024. Patricia was born on June 18, 1953 to Eugene Dougherty and Alice (Marie) Dougherty.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Eugene and Alice.
Patricia is survived by her brothers: Jack Dougherty and Jim Dougherty; sister: Gayle Weisbach; and nieces: Erin and Stacy.
Private memorial services may be held at a later...
Michael Castrianni
Aug 7, 2024
Michael Castrianni, age 43, passed away on August 7, 2024, at Truman Medical Center in Kansas City, MO. Born on November 23rd, 1980, in Overland Park, KS, Michael was the beloved son of Ronald Castrianni and Gail Hunter.
Michael lived his life surrounded by the things he loved most: music, cars, and the company of his cherished family and friends. He...
Norma Jeane Small
Aug 6, 2024
Norma Jeane Small died on Auguest 6, 2024 at the age of 97 in Lenexa, Kansas from complications of Alzheimer's Disease. She was a resident of Westchester Village of Lenexa at the time of death.
Norma was born in Dunlap, Kansas on April 1, 1927 to Bryan and Rosetta May Shawgo. She was the second daughter in a family of two...
Rickie Eugene Kornegay
Aug 5, 2024
Rickie Eugene Kornegay, a free spirit with a heart full of adventure, passed away on August 5, 2024, at the age of 66. Born on June 9, 1958, in Goldsboro, NC, Rickie spent his life traveling the country, making friends, and leaving a lasting impression on everyone he met. Though he called North Carolina home for most of his life,...
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