Terry Dale Smith
May 1, 2024
                                Terry Dale Smith 63 of Independence, Mo, the son of Clyde & Wanda Smith passed away May 1st, 2024.
 
Terry was born January 7, 1961 in Thayer, Mo. The family moved to the Kansas City, Mo. area in 1963 and he became a life-long resident of Independence, Mo.
 
In 1983 while married Terry had a daughter Lindsey Nicole. Within a few years...
                                
William R. Kapp
Apr 27, 2024
                                William R. Kapp, 48, a good man known for kindness and gentleness, passed away on April 27, 2024.
William was born August 27, 1975, in Oak Park, Illinois, to Kathleen (Reinhardt) and William J. Kapp. When he was a year old, the family moved to Kansas City, MO, Kathleen’s hometown. William was proud of his Chicago roots but enjoyed growing up in...
                                
Mary Louise Marquez
Apr 27, 2024
                                Mary Louise Madrigal Marquez passed away on April 27, 2024.
Mary was born in Gering, Nebraska on October 9, 1927, to Nabor and Magdalena (Bravo) Madrigal.
In 1951 she married Wesley Marquez and together raised six children. Mary joins her husband Wesley and daughter Eva Marie Marquez and grandson Shane Miles in heaven.
Mary is survived by her daughters Kathy Marquez, Meg Aldaco,...
                                
Larry L. Gillespie
Apr 26, 2024
Larry Lee Gillespie, age 81, of Pleasant Hill, Missouri passed April 26, 2024 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Visitation will be 9:00-10:00 a.m.,Thursday, May 2, 2024. Funeral Service to follow at 10:00 a.m. at Abundant Life Church, 414 SW Percels Rd., Lee's Summit, Missouri, 64081. Burial at Longview Cemetery immediately following services.
Marilyn Rose Turner
Apr 25, 2024
Marilyn Rose Klug Turner born in Kansas City, Missouri, on February 27, 1927, to Margaret McCollester Klug and Arthur Klug passed away April 25, 2024, at age 97. She was preceded in death by her parents, her brother Robert McCollester, her husband Raymond E Turner and many other close friends and family members. She leaves a daughter Debbie and a...
Carol Ann Breyfogle
Apr 24, 2024
Carol Ann Breyfogle, 85, of Independence Missouri passed away peacefully on April 24, 2024, after a five-week battle with cancer. Carol was born on January 18, 1939, to John Lauer and Eleanor Klinke Lauer in Alton, Illinois. She graduated from Marquette high school in Alton in 1956. Shortly after, Carol met her husband Walter at Alton boxboard. They married...
John Caldarella III (JR)
Apr 22, 2024
John Caldarella lll (JR), 65, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away on Monday April 22nd 2024, peacefully in his home surrounded by his family.JR was born on July 23rd, 1958 in Kansas City, Missouri. He was one of three children (Sisters: Leann and Tammy) born to John Jr. and Ida Lin Caldarella. After graduating from East High School in 1976...
Marilyn "Baby" Rose Abboud
Apr 22, 2024
                                Marilyn Rose Abboud, 89, of Overland Park, Kansas passed away peacefully on April 22, 2024. 
Marilyn was born to William and Nancy Abboud in Omaha, Nebraska. She was one of six children. Later she moved to Kansas City, Missouri and eventually made her home in Overland Park, Kansas. 
Marilyn was a loving and devoted daughter, sister, and aunt. She loved to travel,...
                                
Robert Dale Breckenridge
Apr 17, 2024
Robert Dale Breckenridge was born February 21st, 1946, in La Jolla, California to Mrs. Evelyn Morris Breckenridge and Melvin Lester Breckenridge, and raised by his mother and his “Pop”, Albert Inderlied. He was known early in his life, as Bobby Dale, or just Dale, later as Bob, but most recently just loved being Uncle Bob, Grandpa, Papa B, and Dad....
Philip D. Stine
Apr 17, 2024
Philip D. Stine, known for his dedicated service as an Employment Officer for the State of Missouri, passed away on April 17, 2024, in Raymore, MO. He was born on May 21, 1947, in his beloved hometown of Kansas City, MO.Philip's commitment to aiding others shone brightly through his work, impacting many lives during his career. His compassion extended beyond...
Brian Keith Adams
Apr 17, 2024
Brian Adams has passed away.The popular, larger-than-life persona known as "Slacker" on morning radio, signed off with this message to his family, friends and fans:I truly do not believe that this cancer that snuck up on me last spring was a curse, or a punishment, but rather a wonderful blessing from God. It gave me the ability to recognize that...
E. Jane Keller
Apr 9, 2024
                                E. Jane Keller, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on April 9, 2024. She was born on July 18, in Kansas City, Missouri as the middle child of Bill and Madelyn McNary.  Jane's memory will forever be cherished by those who knew and loved her.
 Jane dedicated her life to caring for her family as...
                                
Nancy Sonnenberg Smith
Apr 8, 2024
                                Livestream the service at Cure of Ars:  https://youtube.com/live/eCbQp7Rk3Yg?feature=share
Nancy Sonnenberg Smith, born Nancy Ann Sonnenberg on May 24, 1934, in Kansas City, Missouri, passed away on April 8, 2024, in Olathe, Kansas, at the age of 89.
 
Nancy was the beloved matriarch of the Smith family, known for her grace, style, and caring nature. She had an engaging personality and an intelligent,...
                                
Mark Dairel Schrimpf
Apr 3, 2024
                                The loved ones of Mark Dairel Schrimpf, of Kansas City, Missouri, born April 26, 1942, mourn his sudden death at home April 3, 2024, apparently of a massive coronary event. He will be dearly missed by his family, friends, community members, business associates…
He is preceded in death by parents Paul and Lenia (Boots) Schrimpf, sisters Jody (Schrimpf) Tierney and Janice...
                                
John Andrew Foster
Apr 3, 2024
John Andrew Foster, 34 years old, beloved son, brother, and grandson, passed away on April 3, 2024. Born on September 29, 1989, he was confirmed in his faith at Leawood United Methodist Church. John will always be remembered and cherished. He loved to ski and went to Monarch Ski Resort in Colorado every spring break with his family where he...
Stephen Robert Schmitz
Apr 2, 2024
Stephen Robert (Schmitty) Schmitz, 70, passed away at home on April 2, 2024 under the care of his siblings and Kansas City Hospice. Schmitty was born in Kansas City, Missouri on August 5, 1953. His childhood was lived in the neighborhood of 51st and Main where he lived with his five brothers and sisters and his parents, Robert and...
Linda Hackl
Apr 1, 2024
                                Linda Hackl, 69, of Kansas City, MO passed away April 1, 2024, As per Linda's wish there will be no memorial or funeral services.
Linda was born August 18, 1954, the daughter of Cotis and Mary Maggie-Lee Wilkins, in Topeka, KS where she attended primary and middle school. She attended High school in Kansas City at Central High where she graduated....
                                
Ann C. Lillis
Mar 30, 2024
Ann C. Lillis, 76, of Kansas City, MO passed away on March 30, 2024. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. James Catholic Church, 3909 Harrison St., Kansas City, MO 64110, on Friday April 26, 2024 at 1:00pm.Ann was born June 14, 1947, along with her twin Dan, being the 6th & 7th child of John R....
Marvin V. Shoe
Mar 29, 2024
Marvin V. Shoe, passed away suddenly on March 29, 2024, in his hometown of Kansas City, Missouri. Born on July 10, 1947, in the same city. Predeceased by his father and mother Kenneth and Loretta Shoe. Survived by his aunt Anna Laura Barber, sister Donna Jo Loeffler, nephews Kenneth and Matt Loeffler, grandnephew Justin Loeffler, and grandnieces Caitlyn and Kelsi...
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