Herminio Ramos Gatapia
Oct 5, 2019
Herminio Ramos Gatapia, 85, of Kansas City, MO passed away, October 5th, 2019, lovingly surrounded by family. Visitation will be at 9a.m. Friday, October 11 with the rosary prayed at 9:45a.m. followed by Mass at 10a.m. at St. Elizabeth Church, 2 East 75th Street, Kansas City, MO 64114. Burial will be held at Mount Olivet, followed by a luncheon and...
Catherine 'Kitty' Edge
Oct 5, 2019
Catherine M. "Kitty" Edge passed away peacefully October 5th at home with family in Westwood after one very long and happy life. She was youthful, gracious and elegant to the end with her signature flowing hair and lovely smile (adorned with her favorite Frosted Apricot lipstick). She attended Ward and KCKCC. Before and after raising children, she was an executive...
Willa Jean Frazier
Oct 4, 2019
Willa Jean Frazier, 82, of Lake Lotawana, MO passed away on October 4, 2019 at Wilshire Nursing Facility. Visitation will take place on Tuesday, October 15 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. followed by the funeral service at 12 p.m. at Muehlebach Funeral Home, 6800 Troost Ave, KCMO. Willa was born on April 16, 1937 in Parsons, KS to Wilber...
Stanley A. Rupp
Oct 2, 2019
A lot of customers have missed the friendly face of Stan Rupp, Manager at Sunfresh Grocery Store in Red Bridge Shopping Center since he retired in 2018. Now his eight siblings are mourning his unexpected death at his home on October 2, 2019. Stanley A. Rupp was born January 8, 1946 in Hays, Kansas. He moved to the Kansas City...
Erik K. Gonzales
Sep 28, 2019
Erik K. Gonzales, 42, passed away Sept. 28, 2019. Visitation will be held Wednesday Oct. 2nd from 6-8pm at Muehlebach Funeral Home, 6800 Troost Ave, Kansas City, MO. The rosary will be prayed at 10am Thursday at St. Vincent de Paul Church, 3106 Flora Ave, Kansas City, MO followed by Requiem Mass at 10:30am. Interment will be at Calvary Cemetery....
Edward Joseph Brenner
Sep 20, 2019
Lees Summit, Missouri Edward Joseph Brenner, age 90, died Friday, September 20, 2019. Mr. Brenner is a veteran of the Korean War for which he was awarded the Purple Heart. He grew up in Kansas City, KS, the third child and son out of seven siblings. He enjoyed reading, completing crossword puzzles in ink, and spending time with his family....
James Dennis King
Sep 19, 2019
James Dennis "Denny" King, age 76, of Kansas City, MO passed away in the comfort of his home with his family around him on September 19 after a long and hard-fought battle with pancreatic cancer. Denny was born on September 22, 1942 in Kansas City, MO, to his parents, James Wilbur and Clara Frances (Meiners) King. Denny was one of...
Curtis Clowers
Sep 17, 2019
Curtis Clowers, 38, of Kansas City, MO, passed away on September 17, 2019. He was surrounded by his loving family. Curtis was born December 10, 1980 in Dodge City, KS. He attended Olathe South High School and Pittsburg State University. A self taught mechanic, he could build and rebuild anything with an engine. Curtis was the definition of a true...
John Homer Henke
Sep 17, 2019
No one could hum a tune or sing "My Baby Does the Hanky Panky" like John Homer Henke! John was born April 13, 1927 and called "Homer" by all those near and dear to him. He was known for his love of family, Church, monthly poker nights and Saturday golf games. He also had a sign that read "SWODS" by...
Mary H. Ismert Komoroski
Sep 16, 2019
Mary H. Ismert Komoro(w)ski, 69, of Kansas City, MO passed away on September 16, 2019 in her home surrounded by her loving family. Mary, also known as Nonnie, was born and raised in Kansas City, Missouri to Cornelius (Bud) & Patrica (Pat) Ismert on September 28, 1949. She married the love of her life, Jim, on January 3, 1970 and...
Gary S. Smith
Sep 16, 2019
Gary S. Smith, 68, passed away Sept. 16, 2019 at his home. Born February 20, 1951 in Kansas City, MO to Robert J. and Margaret T. (Williams) Smith. Gary worked as CFO for Livestock Marketing Association until 2002, owned a franchise of CardSmart card and gift store in Leawood, KS until 2008, and then following his love of interior decorating,...
Louis Medina
Sep 10, 2019
Louis Medina, 97, of Kansas City, MO, passed away September 10, 2019 at his residence. Born March 14, 1922 in Kansas City, MO to Modesto and Paula Medina. He was preceded in death by his wife of 64 years Bertha Medina. He is survived by his 8 children Joseph P. Medina, Mary V. Baker (Bobby), Elizabeth A. Maxwell of, Louis...
Ld Pritchard
Sep 8, 2019
LD PRITCHARD On September 8, 2019 LD Pritchard loving husband and father passed away peacefully at age 88 surrounded by family. LD was born on February 12, 1931 in Oriana, Texas to James Jefferson and Nettye Bell Cross Pritchard. LD married the love of his life Martha Jo Walters in Eureka Springs, Arkansas in 1950. They were married 69 years...
Cecil E. Vermillion
Sep 3, 2019
Cecil E. Vermillion, 88, passed away in Lee's Summit, MO on September 3, 2019. Services are pending.
Sam Serrano
Sep 2, 2019
Sam Serrano, loving son, brother, grandson, nephew, cousin and friend graced this world with his amazing presence and spirit for life on April 25, 2002. Sam was full of life, kindness and compassion for others. He graduated from Visitation grade school and enjoyed a wonderful childhood surrounded by his large family and community of friends. Sam was a senior at...
Ida Mae Cummins Jaques
Sep 1, 2019
Mrs. Ida Mae (Palmer) Cummins Jaques, age 100, of Harrisonville, Missouri, passed away Sunday evening, September 1, 2019, after battling a competitive salsa dancing accident. She was born December 7, 1918, in Creighton, Missouri, a daughter of late Edgar & Rosa (Grosshart) Palmer. Ida was preceded in death by her husbands, Everett Dean Cummins, & Charles "Chuck" Jaques; son Michael...
Virginia M. Schmeltz
Aug 27, 2019
Virginia Marie Schmeltz, 80, of Leawood, KS passed away August 27, 2019. Virginia was born October 13, 1938 in St. Joseph, MO to Benjamin H. and Mary Jane (Moyles) Brown. She was a graduate of St. Francis Xavier Grade School, St. Teresas Academy and College of Saint Teresa. Virginia worked as a teacher in the Kansas City, MO school district....
Susie M. Alpough
Aug 26, 2019
Susie M. Alpough, age 79, of Olathe, Kansas, passed away peacefully on Aug. 26, 2019 with her family around her. The rosary will be prayed at 9:30 Wednesday, Aug. 28th at St. Regis Catholic Church, 8941 James A Reed Rd., KCMO, followed by visitation and Mass of Christian Burial at 11 am. Burial held at Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Susie was...
Dorvon 'Chuck' Lewer
Aug 22, 2019
Announcing the Loss of Family Patriarch & Kansas City Business Legend, Dorvon "Chuck" Lewer Kansas City entrepreneur, Lewer family patriarch, and self-made man, Dorvon "Chuck" Lewer passed away by his wifes side at his home in Kansas City, Missouri on August 22, 2019 at the age of 92. Chuck was a visionary leader in business and in family life; his...
Jane Kirkpatrick Laplante
Aug 22, 2019
Jane Kirkpatrick LaPlante, affectionately known as Nanie to her family and friends, passed away peacefully on August 22, 2019. Jane was the daughter of Mariana Wills Kirkpatrick and Voyle Vernell Kirkpatrick. She was born September 1, 1926 in Kansas City, Mo and raised there. She went to Border Star Elementary School, where she made lifelong friends and graduated from Southwest...
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Herminio Ramos Gatapia
Oct 5, 2019
Herminio Ramos Gatapia, 85, of Kansas City, MO passed away, October 5th, 2019, lovingly surrounded by family. Visitation will be at 9a.m. Friday, October 11 with the rosary prayed at 9:45a.m. followed by Mass at 10a.m. at St. Elizabeth Church, 2 East 75th Street, Kansas City, MO 64114. Burial will be held at Mount Olivet, followed by a luncheon and...
Catherine 'Kitty' Edge
Oct 5, 2019
Catherine M. "Kitty" Edge passed away peacefully October 5th at home with family in Westwood after one very long and happy life. She was youthful, gracious and elegant to the end with her signature flowing hair and lovely smile (adorned with her favorite Frosted Apricot lipstick). She attended Ward and KCKCC. Before and after raising children, she was an executive...
Willa Jean Frazier
Oct 4, 2019
Willa Jean Frazier, 82, of Lake Lotawana, MO passed away on October 4, 2019 at Wilshire Nursing Facility. Visitation will take place on Tuesday, October 15 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. followed by the funeral service at 12 p.m. at Muehlebach Funeral Home, 6800 Troost Ave, KCMO. Willa was born on April 16, 1937 in Parsons, KS to Wilber...
Stanley A. Rupp
Oct 2, 2019
A lot of customers have missed the friendly face of Stan Rupp, Manager at Sunfresh Grocery Store in Red Bridge Shopping Center since he retired in 2018. Now his eight siblings are mourning his unexpected death at his home on October 2, 2019. Stanley A. Rupp was born January 8, 1946 in Hays, Kansas. He moved to the Kansas City...
Erik K. Gonzales
Sep 28, 2019
Erik K. Gonzales, 42, passed away Sept. 28, 2019. Visitation will be held Wednesday Oct. 2nd from 6-8pm at Muehlebach Funeral Home, 6800 Troost Ave, Kansas City, MO. The rosary will be prayed at 10am Thursday at St. Vincent de Paul Church, 3106 Flora Ave, Kansas City, MO followed by Requiem Mass at 10:30am. Interment will be at Calvary Cemetery....
Edward Joseph Brenner
Sep 20, 2019
Lees Summit, Missouri Edward Joseph Brenner, age 90, died Friday, September 20, 2019. Mr. Brenner is a veteran of the Korean War for which he was awarded the Purple Heart. He grew up in Kansas City, KS, the third child and son out of seven siblings. He enjoyed reading, completing crossword puzzles in ink, and spending time with his family....
James Dennis King
Sep 19, 2019
James Dennis "Denny" King, age 76, of Kansas City, MO passed away in the comfort of his home with his family around him on September 19 after a long and hard-fought battle with pancreatic cancer. Denny was born on September 22, 1942 in Kansas City, MO, to his parents, James Wilbur and Clara Frances (Meiners) King. Denny was one of...
Curtis Clowers
Sep 17, 2019
Curtis Clowers, 38, of Kansas City, MO, passed away on September 17, 2019. He was surrounded by his loving family. Curtis was born December 10, 1980 in Dodge City, KS. He attended Olathe South High School and Pittsburg State University. A self taught mechanic, he could build and rebuild anything with an engine. Curtis was the definition of a true...
John Homer Henke
Sep 17, 2019
No one could hum a tune or sing "My Baby Does the Hanky Panky" like John Homer Henke! John was born April 13, 1927 and called "Homer" by all those near and dear to him. He was known for his love of family, Church, monthly poker nights and Saturday golf games. He also had a sign that read "SWODS" by...
Mary H. Ismert Komoroski
Sep 16, 2019
Mary H. Ismert Komoro(w)ski, 69, of Kansas City, MO passed away on September 16, 2019 in her home surrounded by her loving family. Mary, also known as Nonnie, was born and raised in Kansas City, Missouri to Cornelius (Bud) & Patrica (Pat) Ismert on September 28, 1949. She married the love of her life, Jim, on January 3, 1970 and...
Gary S. Smith
Sep 16, 2019
Gary S. Smith, 68, passed away Sept. 16, 2019 at his home. Born February 20, 1951 in Kansas City, MO to Robert J. and Margaret T. (Williams) Smith. Gary worked as CFO for Livestock Marketing Association until 2002, owned a franchise of CardSmart card and gift store in Leawood, KS until 2008, and then following his love of interior decorating,...
Louis Medina
Sep 10, 2019
Louis Medina, 97, of Kansas City, MO, passed away September 10, 2019 at his residence. Born March 14, 1922 in Kansas City, MO to Modesto and Paula Medina. He was preceded in death by his wife of 64 years Bertha Medina. He is survived by his 8 children Joseph P. Medina, Mary V. Baker (Bobby), Elizabeth A. Maxwell of, Louis...
Ld Pritchard
Sep 8, 2019
LD PRITCHARD On September 8, 2019 LD Pritchard loving husband and father passed away peacefully at age 88 surrounded by family. LD was born on February 12, 1931 in Oriana, Texas to James Jefferson and Nettye Bell Cross Pritchard. LD married the love of his life Martha Jo Walters in Eureka Springs, Arkansas in 1950. They were married 69 years...
Cecil E. Vermillion
Sep 3, 2019
Cecil E. Vermillion, 88, passed away in Lee's Summit, MO on September 3, 2019. Services are pending.
Sam Serrano
Sep 2, 2019
Sam Serrano, loving son, brother, grandson, nephew, cousin and friend graced this world with his amazing presence and spirit for life on April 25, 2002. Sam was full of life, kindness and compassion for others. He graduated from Visitation grade school and enjoyed a wonderful childhood surrounded by his large family and community of friends. Sam was a senior at...
Ida Mae Cummins Jaques
Sep 1, 2019
Mrs. Ida Mae (Palmer) Cummins Jaques, age 100, of Harrisonville, Missouri, passed away Sunday evening, September 1, 2019, after battling a competitive salsa dancing accident. She was born December 7, 1918, in Creighton, Missouri, a daughter of late Edgar & Rosa (Grosshart) Palmer. Ida was preceded in death by her husbands, Everett Dean Cummins, & Charles "Chuck" Jaques; son Michael...
Virginia M. Schmeltz
Aug 27, 2019
Virginia Marie Schmeltz, 80, of Leawood, KS passed away August 27, 2019. Virginia was born October 13, 1938 in St. Joseph, MO to Benjamin H. and Mary Jane (Moyles) Brown. She was a graduate of St. Francis Xavier Grade School, St. Teresas Academy and College of Saint Teresa. Virginia worked as a teacher in the Kansas City, MO school district....
Susie M. Alpough
Aug 26, 2019
Susie M. Alpough, age 79, of Olathe, Kansas, passed away peacefully on Aug. 26, 2019 with her family around her. The rosary will be prayed at 9:30 Wednesday, Aug. 28th at St. Regis Catholic Church, 8941 James A Reed Rd., KCMO, followed by visitation and Mass of Christian Burial at 11 am. Burial held at Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Susie was...
Dorvon 'Chuck' Lewer
Aug 22, 2019
Announcing the Loss of Family Patriarch & Kansas City Business Legend, Dorvon "Chuck" Lewer Kansas City entrepreneur, Lewer family patriarch, and self-made man, Dorvon "Chuck" Lewer passed away by his wifes side at his home in Kansas City, Missouri on August 22, 2019 at the age of 92. Chuck was a visionary leader in business and in family life; his...
Jane Kirkpatrick Laplante
Aug 22, 2019
Jane Kirkpatrick LaPlante, affectionately known as Nanie to her family and friends, passed away peacefully on August 22, 2019. Jane was the daughter of Mariana Wills Kirkpatrick and Voyle Vernell Kirkpatrick. She was born September 1, 1926 in Kansas City, Mo and raised there. She went to Border Star Elementary School, where she made lifelong friends and graduated from Southwest...
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