James E. Gentner
Jun 23, 2025
James E. "Jim" Gentner passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by family in Lee's Summit, Missouri, on June 23, 2025, at the age of 80. Born on June 18, 1945, in Detroit, Michigan, Jim was the beloved son of Richard Kirkpatrick and Monique Irene (McGuire) Gentner. Jim is survived by his devoted wife and best friend, Patricia Reilly Gentner,...
Janet O'Connor
Jun 22, 2025
On Sunday, June 22, 2025, Janet Hansen O’Connor passed peacefully at the age of 84. There will be a Visitation at St. Therese Little Flower Parish, 5814 Euclid Ave, Kansas City, MO, on Sunday, June 29th from 4:00-6:00pm with the Rosary prayed at 5:45pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, 3106 Flora...
Ronald P. Shaffer
Jun 20, 2025
Ronald P. Shaffer, 72, passed away peacefully at University Health on June 20, 2025. Ron was born on July 28, 1952, to loving parents, Thomas and Gennie Lee Shaffer in Independence, Missouri. He graduated from St. Mary’s Grade School, Rockhurst High School and Rockhurst University, always proud of his Rockhurst personalized license plate. Upon graduating, he joined his brother, Dan,...
Frank H Terrell, Jr.
Jun 12, 2025
It is with great sadness that the Terrell family announces Frank Hixson Terrell, Jr. died peacefully Thursday, June 12 at home with his wife, Sandra Sloan Terrell.
Born on December 5, 1933, in Kansas City, Frank was a lifelong resident of this city. An Eagle Scout, he attended Pembroke Country Day School and Kansas University, where he graduated with a BS...
Mary Kathleen (Katie) Kouba
Jun 12, 2025
Mary Kathleen “Katie” Kouba (O’Herron), 60, of Lee’s Summit, Missouri, passed away on June 12, 2025.
She was born June 1st, 1965 in Kansas City, Missouri, the daughter of Richard O’Herron and Mary Sue O’Herron (Biegel).
She graduated from Raytown South High School and went to the University of Missouri, where she studied Early Childhood Education and joined Kappa Alpha Theta. She...
Judy Healy
Jun 9, 2025
Judith Ann Healy (née Seiber), 88, died peacefully and surrounded by family on June 9, 2025.
Judy (Mimi) will be deeply missed by her six children, John P. (Catherine) Healy, M. Denise (Ira) Ekhaus, Lauren A. (Daniel) Chapman, Michael K. “Oscar” (Mary Kathleen) Healy, Kendra M. (Robert) Schiek, Bridget M. (Luke) Ismert, 19 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren, brother John (Patricia) Seiber,...
John D. Zeller
Jun 9, 2025
John D. Zeller, affectionately known to many as Jack, departed this world on June 9, 2025, in Overland Park, Kansas, surrounded by the love of family and friends. His journey began on September 28, 1946, in Kansas City, Missouri, where he embraced life with a heart full of kindness and a spirit that resonated joy.
Jack dedicated 42 years of his...
Spencer D. Goulding
Jun 7, 2025
Spencer D. Goulding, a free spirit with a heart full of kindness and a soul that radiated warmth, was born on June 30, 1993, in Kansas City, Missouri. To know Spencer was to know joy, sincerity, and adventure. He brought light to the lives around him and left this world far too soon on June 7, 2025, in Williams, Oregon.
From...
Katherine "Kay" Smykowski
Jun 6, 2025
Katherine Jaeger Smykowski passed away peacefully at home on June 6, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was 88 years old.
Born on March 14, 1937, Kay shared her birthday with her beloved twin sister, Kathleen. Throughout her life, she was known for her deep devotion to her family, her generous heart, and the enduring friendships she cultivated with so...
Rachel Miller
Jun 4, 2025
A devoted mother, beloved friend, and passionate physical therapist, Rachel Miller passed away in her hometown of Kansas City on June 4, 2025, leaving behind a legacy defined by courage, humor, compassion, and love.
Small in stature but larger than life, Rachel was a force of nature. She brought energy, honesty, and joy to every space she entered. Her love for...
Vincent J Munsterman
May 28, 2025
Complicated by diabetes and other physical maladies, for over five years Vince suffered from an incurable blood cancer that caused horrific bruising over most of his body, and a chronic loss of energy. His body did not make red blood cells, and his life was sustained with blood transfusion in the last few months of his life. His body finally...
Lincoln James Podoll
May 28, 2025
Lincoln James Podoll had 9 months and 4 days to teach his mom, dad, and big sister how to love more than they ever thought possible, and he did it with flying colors. Baby Lincoln was born on May 24, 2025, to Hannah (Larson) Podoll and Zachary Podoll. He made his family so proud with how strong he fought, and...
Kathryn Sue Vervaecke
May 26, 2025
Kathryn Sue Vervaecke, age 64, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away peacefully on May 26th, 2025, at home. She was surrounded by her loving family after a long, hard fought battle with cancer. Kathy was born February 16, 1961, in Kansas City, Missouri to Carol and Jim Brown. She graduated from United Township High School and went on to work...
Jake E. Woods
May 25, 2025
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It is with heartfelt sorrow and profound respect that we commemorate the life of Jake Ella Woods, a sweet soul who spent nearly a century illuminating the lives of those around her. Born on December 15, 1926, in the small town of Holcomb, Mississippi, she departed this world on May 25, 2025,...
Marjorie "Marjie" Lee Duker
May 24, 2025
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Marjorie “Marjie” Lee Duker was a lifelong resident of Kansas City, Missouri and attended St. Peter’s Catholic Elementary, St. Teresa’s Academy, Kansas City Junior College, and Rockhurst University. Marjie’s three children Stephen Duker, Kenneth (Michelle) Duker, and Christina (Christian) Cook were all by her side through her illness. She also leaves behind her sister Clara Bauer, her aunt...
Patrick B. Murphy
May 23, 2025
Pat Murphy, 86, of Raytown, MO passed away May 23, 2025, surrounded by his family, music and love. Visitation will be at 11:30 a.m. followed a by Prayer Service at 1:00 p.m. at St. John Francis Regis Church, 8942 James A. Reed Rd, Kansas City, MO 64138. Inurnment will be private. Memorial contributions may be given to Operation Breakthrough, a...
Patrick "Pat" Medina
May 22, 2025
Patrick Medina, fondly known to family and friends as Pat, passed away peacefully on May 22, 2025, in his cherished hometown of Kansas City, Missouri. He was born on March 17, 1925, in Kansas City, and lived a remarkable life that spanned a century, filled with hard work, love, and community spirit.
Pat dedicated nearly 30 years of his life to...
Phyllis Rochelle Trigg
May 19, 2025
Phyllis Rochelle Trigg, 85, entered her heavenly rest on Monday, May 19, 2025. Rochelle was born on August 15, 1939, to James Richard and Margaret Lucille Young Trigg in Caruthersville, MO. She lived a full and active life of service and reached out to many with kindness and love. She entered the Order of Blessed Virgin Mary of Mercy at...
Denise Sue Kopek
May 16, 2025
Denise Sue Kopek, 81, passed away on Friday, May 16th at the St. Luke’s Hospice House. Denise was born in Minneapolis, Kansas on January 9, 1944, to Dennis Leon and Regis Shea Sullivan. She worked for the Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joe for many years as an Administrative Assistant and spent many years as assistant to Bishop Boland. Denise was...
Don Quinton Beggs
May 13, 2025
Donald Quinton Beggs, 76, of Kansas City, Missouri, and formerly of Maryville, passed away peacefully on May 13, 2025. Don was born on May 18, 1948, in Maryville, Missouri, to Quinton and Wanda Beggs. He grew up in Maryville, attending Horace Mann School and graduating from Maryville High School in 1966. He often shared fond memories of delivering the Daily...
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James E. Gentner
Jun 23, 2025
James E. "Jim" Gentner passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by family in Lee's Summit, Missouri, on June 23, 2025, at the age of 80. Born on June 18, 1945, in Detroit, Michigan, Jim was the beloved son of Richard Kirkpatrick and Monique Irene (McGuire) Gentner. Jim is survived by his devoted wife and best friend, Patricia Reilly Gentner,...
Janet O'Connor
Jun 22, 2025
On Sunday, June 22, 2025, Janet Hansen O’Connor passed peacefully at the age of 84. There will be a Visitation at St. Therese Little Flower Parish, 5814 Euclid Ave, Kansas City, MO, on Sunday, June 29th from 4:00-6:00pm with the Rosary prayed at 5:45pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, 3106 Flora...
Ronald P. Shaffer
Jun 20, 2025
Ronald P. Shaffer, 72, passed away peacefully at University Health on June 20, 2025. Ron was born on July 28, 1952, to loving parents, Thomas and Gennie Lee Shaffer in Independence, Missouri. He graduated from St. Mary’s Grade School, Rockhurst High School and Rockhurst University, always proud of his Rockhurst personalized license plate. Upon graduating, he joined his brother, Dan,...
Frank H Terrell, Jr.
Jun 12, 2025
It is with great sadness that the Terrell family announces Frank Hixson Terrell, Jr. died peacefully Thursday, June 12 at home with his wife, Sandra Sloan Terrell.
Born on December 5, 1933, in Kansas City, Frank was a lifelong resident of this city. An Eagle Scout, he attended Pembroke Country Day School and Kansas University, where he graduated with a BS...
Mary Kathleen (Katie) Kouba
Jun 12, 2025
Mary Kathleen “Katie” Kouba (O’Herron), 60, of Lee’s Summit, Missouri, passed away on June 12, 2025.
She was born June 1st, 1965 in Kansas City, Missouri, the daughter of Richard O’Herron and Mary Sue O’Herron (Biegel).
She graduated from Raytown South High School and went to the University of Missouri, where she studied Early Childhood Education and joined Kappa Alpha Theta. She...
Judy Healy
Jun 9, 2025
Judith Ann Healy (née Seiber), 88, died peacefully and surrounded by family on June 9, 2025.
Judy (Mimi) will be deeply missed by her six children, John P. (Catherine) Healy, M. Denise (Ira) Ekhaus, Lauren A. (Daniel) Chapman, Michael K. “Oscar” (Mary Kathleen) Healy, Kendra M. (Robert) Schiek, Bridget M. (Luke) Ismert, 19 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren, brother John (Patricia) Seiber,...
John D. Zeller
Jun 9, 2025
John D. Zeller, affectionately known to many as Jack, departed this world on June 9, 2025, in Overland Park, Kansas, surrounded by the love of family and friends. His journey began on September 28, 1946, in Kansas City, Missouri, where he embraced life with a heart full of kindness and a spirit that resonated joy.
Jack dedicated 42 years of his...
Spencer D. Goulding
Jun 7, 2025
Spencer D. Goulding, a free spirit with a heart full of kindness and a soul that radiated warmth, was born on June 30, 1993, in Kansas City, Missouri. To know Spencer was to know joy, sincerity, and adventure. He brought light to the lives around him and left this world far too soon on June 7, 2025, in Williams, Oregon.
From...
Katherine "Kay" Smykowski
Jun 6, 2025
Katherine Jaeger Smykowski passed away peacefully at home on June 6, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was 88 years old.
Born on March 14, 1937, Kay shared her birthday with her beloved twin sister, Kathleen. Throughout her life, she was known for her deep devotion to her family, her generous heart, and the enduring friendships she cultivated with so...
Rachel Miller
Jun 4, 2025
A devoted mother, beloved friend, and passionate physical therapist, Rachel Miller passed away in her hometown of Kansas City on June 4, 2025, leaving behind a legacy defined by courage, humor, compassion, and love.
Small in stature but larger than life, Rachel was a force of nature. She brought energy, honesty, and joy to every space she entered. Her love for...
Vincent J Munsterman
May 28, 2025
Complicated by diabetes and other physical maladies, for over five years Vince suffered from an incurable blood cancer that caused horrific bruising over most of his body, and a chronic loss of energy. His body did not make red blood cells, and his life was sustained with blood transfusion in the last few months of his life. His body finally...
Lincoln James Podoll
May 28, 2025
Lincoln James Podoll had 9 months and 4 days to teach his mom, dad, and big sister how to love more than they ever thought possible, and he did it with flying colors. Baby Lincoln was born on May 24, 2025, to Hannah (Larson) Podoll and Zachary Podoll. He made his family so proud with how strong he fought, and...
Kathryn Sue Vervaecke
May 26, 2025
Kathryn Sue Vervaecke, age 64, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away peacefully on May 26th, 2025, at home. She was surrounded by her loving family after a long, hard fought battle with cancer. Kathy was born February 16, 1961, in Kansas City, Missouri to Carol and Jim Brown. She graduated from United Township High School and went on to work...
Jake E. Woods
May 25, 2025
** PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR LIVESTREAMING OF SERVICE **
It is with heartfelt sorrow and profound respect that we commemorate the life of Jake Ella Woods, a sweet soul who spent nearly a century illuminating the lives of those around her. Born on December 15, 1926, in the small town of Holcomb, Mississippi, she departed this world on May 25, 2025,...
Marjorie "Marjie" Lee Duker
May 24, 2025
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Marjorie “Marjie” Lee Duker was a lifelong resident of Kansas City, Missouri and attended St. Peter’s Catholic Elementary, St. Teresa’s Academy, Kansas City Junior College, and Rockhurst University. Marjie’s three children Stephen Duker, Kenneth (Michelle) Duker, and Christina (Christian) Cook were all by her side through her illness. She also leaves behind her sister Clara Bauer, her aunt...
Patrick B. Murphy
May 23, 2025
Pat Murphy, 86, of Raytown, MO passed away May 23, 2025, surrounded by his family, music and love. Visitation will be at 11:30 a.m. followed a by Prayer Service at 1:00 p.m. at St. John Francis Regis Church, 8942 James A. Reed Rd, Kansas City, MO 64138. Inurnment will be private. Memorial contributions may be given to Operation Breakthrough, a...
Patrick "Pat" Medina
May 22, 2025
Patrick Medina, fondly known to family and friends as Pat, passed away peacefully on May 22, 2025, in his cherished hometown of Kansas City, Missouri. He was born on March 17, 1925, in Kansas City, and lived a remarkable life that spanned a century, filled with hard work, love, and community spirit.
Pat dedicated nearly 30 years of his life to...
Phyllis Rochelle Trigg
May 19, 2025
Phyllis Rochelle Trigg, 85, entered her heavenly rest on Monday, May 19, 2025. Rochelle was born on August 15, 1939, to James Richard and Margaret Lucille Young Trigg in Caruthersville, MO. She lived a full and active life of service and reached out to many with kindness and love. She entered the Order of Blessed Virgin Mary of Mercy at...
Denise Sue Kopek
May 16, 2025
Denise Sue Kopek, 81, passed away on Friday, May 16th at the St. Luke’s Hospice House. Denise was born in Minneapolis, Kansas on January 9, 1944, to Dennis Leon and Regis Shea Sullivan. She worked for the Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joe for many years as an Administrative Assistant and spent many years as assistant to Bishop Boland. Denise was...
Don Quinton Beggs
May 13, 2025
Donald Quinton Beggs, 76, of Kansas City, Missouri, and formerly of Maryville, passed away peacefully on May 13, 2025. Don was born on May 18, 1948, in Maryville, Missouri, to Quinton and Wanda Beggs. He grew up in Maryville, attending Horace Mann School and graduating from Maryville High School in 1966. He often shared fond memories of delivering the Daily...
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