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Melody Ayala
Jan 18, 2025
Melody Ayala, 42, passed away January 18, 2025. She was born June 13, 1982 to Eugene Wisneski and Paula Schumann.
Jim Lityma
Jan 18, 2025
Jim Lityma, Independence, Mo., unexpectedly passed away Saturday, January 18, 2025 surrounded by family after a brief illness at Centerpoint Hospital. He was born on January 7, 1958, in Kansas City, Mo. He graduated in 1977 from St. Mary's High School in Independence, Mo. Jim was preceded in death by his parents John and Lorene Lityma.
Jim is survived by his...
Michael Duane Jensen
Jan 18, 2025
Michael (Mike) D. Jensen, 70, passed away peacefully on January 18, 2025, surrounded by family in Overland Park, Kansas. Born on September 3, 1954, to the late Jacob Nels Jensen and Agnes Louise Jensen, Mike lived a life filled with love, service, and dedication. He was married to Cathy Jensen for 44 years, and together they established their home in...
Luby Alton Gurley
Jan 18, 2025
Luby Alton Gurley 88, of Leavenworth, Kansas passed away on Saturday January 18, 2025 at Medical Lodge of Leavenworth. He was born to Bython Gurley and Mary Lucille in Goldsboro, NC.
Private Disposition
Claude Prentiss Pegue
Jan 18, 2025
Claude Prentiss Pegue, 82, received his long awaited retirement on January 18, 2025 in Kansas City, Missouri. He was born on June 15, 1942 in Ashdown, Arkansas as the eldest of five boys, and four girls to Willie Prentiss Pegue and Elouise Hawkins-Pegue.
Claude received his high school education from Little River County Training School (LRCTS), graduating in 1960. After graduation,...
Cheryl Fontain (Blackshere)
Jan 18, 2025
Cheryl Fontain (Blackshere) 71, of Kansas City, Mo passed away on Saturday January 18, 2025 at home. She was born to Irving Blackshere & Hannah ( Hale) Zeier of Oklahoma City, Ok.
Private Disposition
Anthony Shell
Jan 17, 2025
Anthony Shell, 58, of Lebanon, passed away Jauary 17, 2025. He was born September 02, 1966 to Robert Shell and Helen Elaine.
Geraldine Anthony
Jan 17, 2025
Geraldine Anthony 79, of Kansas City, Mo passed away on Friday January 17, 2025 at Kc Hospice. She was born to Mikey Anthony Sr. and Loraine Anthony (Franklin) in Burmingham, Alabama.
Private Disposition
Douglas Ray Duncan
Jan 17, 2025
Doug Duncan, loving father, grandfather and friend, passed away peacefully on Friday January 17th, 2025, with his family by his side. Born to Virginia and William Duncan, Doug was a man of humor immense pride in his family and his work.
Doug was a dedicated family man who retired early so that he could spend time with his grandchildren while they...
Geraldine Loo Jones
Jan 16, 2025
Geraldine Loo Jones 85, of Independence, Mo passed away on Thursday January 16, 2025 at her residence. She was born to Adam Thomas & Labonna Davidson (Gustin) in Clearlake, Ia.
Private Disposition
Janice Sue Bailey (Gamble)
Jan 16, 2025
Ms. Janice Sue Bailey 77, of Kansas City, Kansas passed away on Thursday January 16, 2025 at her residence. She was born to Mr. Leva Gamble & Mrs. Charlotte Gamble in Van Couver, WA.
Private Disposition
Carolyn Allen Hunt
Jan 16, 2025
Carolyn Allen Hunt, 82, passed away Thursday, January 16, 2025. she was born December 28, 1942 to Raymond Hunt and Grace Wellson.
Debra Kay Walters (Easley)
Jan 15, 2025
Debra Walters, 69, passed away January 15, 2025. She was born February 26, 1955 to Ruth Easley.
Alex Molike Benson
Jan 14, 2025
Alex Molike Benson 22, of Kansas City, Mo passed away on Tuesday January 14, 2025 at home. He was born to Cephas Benson & Teresa Wille in Kansas City, Mo.
Burial will take place on February 15, 2025 at Terrance Park Cemetery
Roberta Artis
Jan 14, 2025
Roberta Artist, 77, of Kansas City, passed away January 14, 2025. She was born September 16, 1947 to George Artis Sr. and Mary Jane Sherains.
Earl Wayne Gibbs
Jan 14, 2025
Earl Wayne Gibbs, 85, of Kansas City, passed away Tuesday, January 14, 2025. He was born November 30, 1939 to Glenn Gibbs and Alma Payne. He served in the Marines.
Gloria Anne Love
Jan 13, 2025
Gloria Anne Love (Gillespie) was born in Kansas City, Kansas, on November 27, 1951, to Mary Anne Clayborn (Gillespie-Clark) and Grover Arvester Gillespie Sr.
Gloria attended St. Joseph and St. Vincent Catholic Schools, graduated from Lincoln High School, and attended Kansas City Job Corps for nursing.
Gloria’s work history reflected her interest in education, service, and community. She was employed as a...
Alice Faye Kent
Jan 13, 2025
Alice Faye Kent, 81, of Granview, passed away Monday, January 13, 2025. She was born May 05, 1943 to Curley Thomas Holmes and Mildred Holmes.
Amy Jean Frazier
Jan 12, 2025
Amy Jean Frazier 69, of Kansas City, Mo passed away Sunday January 12, 2025 at St. Lukes East Hospital. She was born to Jean J. Schiebel & Mary Eva ( Kelly) in Kansas City, Mo
Private Disposition
Luis Alberto Santana-Rodriguez
Jan 12, 2025
Luis Alberto Santana-Rodriguez, 42, paassed away Sunday, January 12, 2025. He was born August 21, 1982 to NAtalie Santana and Mariesela Rodriguez.
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