Obituary Listing

Neal Daniel Colby, Jr.

Neal Daniel Colby, Jr.

Dec 27, 2018

After a lifetime of taking care of his family and his community, Neal Daniel Colby, Jr. died at home on Thursday, December 27, 2018. Neal was born in Milwaukee, WI on January 7, 1941, the eldest child of Neal Daniel and Mary Charlotte (ne Allen) Colby. He graduated from St. Benedicts College with a degree in History followed by an...

Jane E. Nash

Jane E. Nash

Dec 27, 2018

Jane E. Nash, 67, passed away December 27, 2018. Visitation will be 6-7:30pm, Wednesday, January 2nd at Muehlebach Funeral Care, 6800 Troost Ave, Kansas City, MO. Funeral services will be 11am Thursday at Muehlebach Funeral Care. Interment will be at Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Jane was born January 2, 1951 in...

Robert Anthony Schmitz

Robert Anthony Schmitz

Dec 25, 2018

Robert Anthony Schmitz, 89, of Kansas City, MO passed away at his home on Dec. 25. He was born on May 23, 1929 in St. Joseph, MO to Francis Joseph and Alice Elizabeth (Branham) Schmitz. He graduated from De La Salle High School in 1947 and served in the Navy. He was preceded in death by his wife Mary Jeanne,...

Steve Nunez

Steve Nunez

Dec 22, 2018

Steve Nunez, 58, of Kansas City, passed peacefully on December 22, 2018 in the comfort of his home. A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, January 4th from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Muehlebach Funeral Care, 6800 Troost Ave., Kansas City, MO 64131. Memorial donations may be made to the Steve Nunez Memorial Fund c/o Muehlebach Funeral Care....

Nancy Ellen Hodes

Nancy Ellen Hodes

Dec 21, 2018

Nancy Ellen (Owens) Hodes, 66, passed away Dec. 21, 2018, at Overland Park Regional Medical Center. Visitation will be held from 9-10am Friday, January 4th at Church of the Ascension, 9510 W. 127th St., Overland Park, KS followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 10am.She was born March 30, 1952, in Kansas City, Mo., and attended Loretto Academy, Southwest High...

Ursula L. Wilhoit

Ursula L. Wilhoit

Dec 19, 2018

I died December 19, 2018. My love and thanks to my husband John and son Blake, relatives and friends for celebrating my life with me. At my request no services or memorials will be held. Cremation. Arr. Muehlebach Funeral Care, 6800 Troost Ave., KCMO 64131

Marie E. Bellante

Marie E. Bellante

Dec 17, 2018

Marie E. Bellante, 94, of Kansas City, MO, went home to be with the Lord on December 17, 2018. A visitation will be held on Saturday, December 29th, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 11:30 a.m., at Saint Thomas More Church, 11822 Holmes Rd., KCMO 64131. Interment will be at Calvary Cemetery. In lieu...

John Vogel, Jr

John Vogel, Jr

Dec 14, 2018

John J. Vogel Jr. passed away suddenly at Lake Regional Hospital on December 14, 2018 at the age of 84. Visitation will be held on Friday, December 21 from 12 - 1 p.m., with the service following at 1 p.m. at Muehlebach Funeral Care, 6800 Troost Ave., KCMO. Interment will be at Green Lawn Cemtery. John was born on April...

W. Bryant Upjohn, Jr.

W. Bryant Upjohn, Jr.

Dec 6, 2018

W. Bryant Upjohn, Jr., 75, a life-long resident and proud Kansas Citian, passed away peacefully on December 6, 2018, with his family by his side. Bryant was born in Kansas City, MO, on October 6, 1943 to his parents, W. Bryant Upjohn, Sr. and Mary (Harrington) Upjohn. Bryant grew up in Kansas City, attending Border Star Elementary School and graduating...

Elizabeth R. Gotschall

Elizabeth R. Gotschall

Dec 6, 2018

On Thursday, December 6, 2018, Elizabeth (Bettye) R. Gotschall, wife, mother, daughter, sister, and grandmother passed away at the age of 89. A native of Kansas City, Bettye attended St. Frances Xavier Grade School and graduated from Hogan High School in 1947. Bettye was a woman of deep faith, believing in the power and strength of Jesus Christs love and...

Donna Sue Hale

Donna Sue Hale

Dec 2, 2018

Donna S. Hale 59, of Oak Grove, passed away December 2, 2018 in her home with her family by her side. All donations may be sent to Muehlebach Funeral Care, 6800 Troost Ave. Kansas City, MO 64131. All donations will be donated to the Cancer Society. Donna worked for Transilwrap for well over 20yrs and then with Thermal Fisher for...

Kathleen C. Effertz

Kathleen C. Effertz

Dec 1, 2018

Kathleen "Kathi/Crystal" Effertz, 74, passed peacefully from this life on December 1, 2018 lovingly surrounded by her family. Kathi was born on February 14, 1944 in Kansas City, MO to Thomas "Frank" and Catherine Dunn. Kathi attended St. Catherine of Siena elementary school in Kansas City, MO. She graduated from Bishop Hogan High School in 1961 where she met and...

John F. Norton

John F. Norton

Nov 28, 2018

John F. Norton, 76, passed away November 28, 2018 at his residence. Visitation will be held from 9:30-10:00 am Thursday, December 6th at St. Thomas More Church, 11822 Holmes Rd, Kansas City, MO followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 am. Interment will be at Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial contributions to the Veterans...

Raymond Shatto

Raymond Shatto

Nov 27, 2018

Raymond Allen Shatto, 64, was blessed and entered heaven November 27, 2018. He passed away peacefully after a short battle with cancer. Ray was born on June 8, 1954 to Robert, Sr. and Edith Shatto in Kansas City, KS. He attended elementary school at St. Marys, and high school at Bishop Ward and Wyandotte High School. An electrician by trade,...

William D. Giordano

William D. Giordano

Nov 20, 2018

William D. Giordano (previously Caulfied) 72, passed away November 20, 2018, after a brief illness at home in Kansas City, Mo. He was preceded in death by his mother, Edith Yauch Giordano, father, Jim Giordano, and borther, Jimmy Giordano. He leaves his daughter Lisa Marie Giordano of the home, a brother, Felici Giordano, sister Margaret Eicholz, Ex-wife, Kathie Bechtel, and...

Yvette Jeanne Keeling

Yvette Jeanne Keeling

Nov 17, 2018

Yvette Jeanne Keeling (born Pillet), 95, passed away November 17th, 2018 at the age of 95. She was born September 23rd, 1923 in Lyon, France to Henri and Helene Pillet and immigrated along with her family to the U.S. in 1929 where they arrived in Kansas City, Missouri and she remained there as a lifelong resident. She was a graduate...

Florence Anna Pilsl

Florence Anna Pilsl

Nov 17, 2018

Florence Anna Pilsl of Kansas City, MO, passed away Nov. 17, 2018. Visitation will be 9-10am Friday, Nov. 23 with a rosary prayed at 9:30am, followed by Mass of Christian Burial at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church, 2 E. 75th St., KCMO. Interment will be at Mt. Olivet Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to St....

Edward Lucas, Jr.

Edward Lucas, Jr.

Nov 15, 2018

Edward Lucas, Jr., 89, of Kansas City, MO, passed away Thursday, November 15, 2018. Mass of Christian Burial will be on Monday, November 19th at 10:00 a.m. at Saint Thomas More Church, 11822 Holmes Rd., KCMO, 64131. Interment will be at Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Edward was born February 12, 1929 in Pierce City, MO to Edward & Thresia Lucas. He...

Marilyn Ruth Carr

Marilyn Ruth Carr

Nov 14, 2018

Marilyn Ruth Carr, 93, of Kansas City, MO passed away peacefully with her family by her side on November 14, 2018. Mass of Christian Burial will be at noon at St. Thomas More Church, 11822 Holmes Rd., KCMO on Saturday, December 22, 2018, Marilyn was born on October 5, 1925 in Wichita, KS, to her parents, Lloyd and Ethyl (Trusty)...

Charles L. Raab

Charles L. Raab

Nov 14, 2018

Charles L. Raab, 67, of Independence, MO, passed away November 14, 2018. Visitation will be from 4:00-6:00pm, with Mass of Christian Burial beginning at 6:00pm on Friday, November 23, 2018 at Nativity of Mary Parish, 10017 E 36th Terr S. Independence, MO 64052.Charles was born November 2nd, 1951 in Kansas City, MO, to Lawrence and Julitta Raab. They lived in...

Neal Daniel Colby, Jr.

Neal Daniel Colby, Jr.

Dec 27, 2018

After a lifetime of taking care of his family and his community, Neal Daniel Colby, Jr. died at home on Thursday, December 27, 2018. Neal was born in Milwaukee, WI on January 7, 1941, the eldest child of Neal Daniel and Mary Charlotte (ne Allen) Colby. He graduated from St. Benedicts College with a degree in History followed by an...

Jane E. Nash

Jane E. Nash

Dec 27, 2018

Jane E. Nash, 67, passed away December 27, 2018. Visitation will be 6-7:30pm, Wednesday, January 2nd at Muehlebach Funeral Care, 6800 Troost Ave, Kansas City, MO. Funeral services will be 11am Thursday at Muehlebach Funeral Care. Interment will be at Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Jane was born January 2, 1951 in...

Robert Anthony Schmitz

Robert Anthony Schmitz

Dec 25, 2018

Robert Anthony Schmitz, 89, of Kansas City, MO passed away at his home on Dec. 25. He was born on May 23, 1929 in St. Joseph, MO to Francis Joseph and Alice Elizabeth (Branham) Schmitz. He graduated from De La Salle High School in 1947 and served in the Navy. He was preceded in death by his wife Mary Jeanne,...

Steve Nunez

Steve Nunez

Dec 22, 2018

Steve Nunez, 58, of Kansas City, passed peacefully on December 22, 2018 in the comfort of his home. A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, January 4th from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Muehlebach Funeral Care, 6800 Troost Ave., Kansas City, MO 64131. Memorial donations may be made to the Steve Nunez Memorial Fund c/o Muehlebach Funeral Care....

Nancy Ellen Hodes

Nancy Ellen Hodes

Dec 21, 2018

Nancy Ellen (Owens) Hodes, 66, passed away Dec. 21, 2018, at Overland Park Regional Medical Center. Visitation will be held from 9-10am Friday, January 4th at Church of the Ascension, 9510 W. 127th St., Overland Park, KS followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 10am.She was born March 30, 1952, in Kansas City, Mo., and attended Loretto Academy, Southwest High...

Ursula L. Wilhoit

Ursula L. Wilhoit

Dec 19, 2018

I died December 19, 2018. My love and thanks to my husband John and son Blake, relatives and friends for celebrating my life with me. At my request no services or memorials will be held. Cremation. Arr. Muehlebach Funeral Care, 6800 Troost Ave., KCMO 64131

Marie E. Bellante

Marie E. Bellante

Dec 17, 2018

Marie E. Bellante, 94, of Kansas City, MO, went home to be with the Lord on December 17, 2018. A visitation will be held on Saturday, December 29th, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 11:30 a.m., at Saint Thomas More Church, 11822 Holmes Rd., KCMO 64131. Interment will be at Calvary Cemetery. In lieu...

John Vogel, Jr

John Vogel, Jr

Dec 14, 2018

John J. Vogel Jr. passed away suddenly at Lake Regional Hospital on December 14, 2018 at the age of 84. Visitation will be held on Friday, December 21 from 12 - 1 p.m., with the service following at 1 p.m. at Muehlebach Funeral Care, 6800 Troost Ave., KCMO. Interment will be at Green Lawn Cemtery. John was born on April...

W. Bryant Upjohn, Jr.

W. Bryant Upjohn, Jr.

Dec 6, 2018

W. Bryant Upjohn, Jr., 75, a life-long resident and proud Kansas Citian, passed away peacefully on December 6, 2018, with his family by his side. Bryant was born in Kansas City, MO, on October 6, 1943 to his parents, W. Bryant Upjohn, Sr. and Mary (Harrington) Upjohn. Bryant grew up in Kansas City, attending Border Star Elementary School and graduating...

Elizabeth R. Gotschall

Elizabeth R. Gotschall

Dec 6, 2018

On Thursday, December 6, 2018, Elizabeth (Bettye) R. Gotschall, wife, mother, daughter, sister, and grandmother passed away at the age of 89. A native of Kansas City, Bettye attended St. Frances Xavier Grade School and graduated from Hogan High School in 1947. Bettye was a woman of deep faith, believing in the power and strength of Jesus Christs love and...

Donna Sue Hale

Donna Sue Hale

Dec 2, 2018

Donna S. Hale 59, of Oak Grove, passed away December 2, 2018 in her home with her family by her side. All donations may be sent to Muehlebach Funeral Care, 6800 Troost Ave. Kansas City, MO 64131. All donations will be donated to the Cancer Society. Donna worked for Transilwrap for well over 20yrs and then with Thermal Fisher for...

Kathleen C. Effertz

Kathleen C. Effertz

Dec 1, 2018

Kathleen "Kathi/Crystal" Effertz, 74, passed peacefully from this life on December 1, 2018 lovingly surrounded by her family. Kathi was born on February 14, 1944 in Kansas City, MO to Thomas "Frank" and Catherine Dunn. Kathi attended St. Catherine of Siena elementary school in Kansas City, MO. She graduated from Bishop Hogan High School in 1961 where she met and...

John F. Norton

John F. Norton

Nov 28, 2018

John F. Norton, 76, passed away November 28, 2018 at his residence. Visitation will be held from 9:30-10:00 am Thursday, December 6th at St. Thomas More Church, 11822 Holmes Rd, Kansas City, MO followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 am. Interment will be at Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial contributions to the Veterans...

Raymond Shatto

Raymond Shatto

Nov 27, 2018

Raymond Allen Shatto, 64, was blessed and entered heaven November 27, 2018. He passed away peacefully after a short battle with cancer. Ray was born on June 8, 1954 to Robert, Sr. and Edith Shatto in Kansas City, KS. He attended elementary school at St. Marys, and high school at Bishop Ward and Wyandotte High School. An electrician by trade,...

William D. Giordano

William D. Giordano

Nov 20, 2018

William D. Giordano (previously Caulfied) 72, passed away November 20, 2018, after a brief illness at home in Kansas City, Mo. He was preceded in death by his mother, Edith Yauch Giordano, father, Jim Giordano, and borther, Jimmy Giordano. He leaves his daughter Lisa Marie Giordano of the home, a brother, Felici Giordano, sister Margaret Eicholz, Ex-wife, Kathie Bechtel, and...

Yvette Jeanne Keeling

Yvette Jeanne Keeling

Nov 17, 2018

Yvette Jeanne Keeling (born Pillet), 95, passed away November 17th, 2018 at the age of 95. She was born September 23rd, 1923 in Lyon, France to Henri and Helene Pillet and immigrated along with her family to the U.S. in 1929 where they arrived in Kansas City, Missouri and she remained there as a lifelong resident. She was a graduate...

Florence Anna Pilsl

Florence Anna Pilsl

Nov 17, 2018

Florence Anna Pilsl of Kansas City, MO, passed away Nov. 17, 2018. Visitation will be 9-10am Friday, Nov. 23 with a rosary prayed at 9:30am, followed by Mass of Christian Burial at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church, 2 E. 75th St., KCMO. Interment will be at Mt. Olivet Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to St....

Edward Lucas, Jr.

Edward Lucas, Jr.

Nov 15, 2018

Edward Lucas, Jr., 89, of Kansas City, MO, passed away Thursday, November 15, 2018. Mass of Christian Burial will be on Monday, November 19th at 10:00 a.m. at Saint Thomas More Church, 11822 Holmes Rd., KCMO, 64131. Interment will be at Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Edward was born February 12, 1929 in Pierce City, MO to Edward & Thresia Lucas. He...

Marilyn Ruth Carr

Marilyn Ruth Carr

Nov 14, 2018

Marilyn Ruth Carr, 93, of Kansas City, MO passed away peacefully with her family by her side on November 14, 2018. Mass of Christian Burial will be at noon at St. Thomas More Church, 11822 Holmes Rd., KCMO on Saturday, December 22, 2018, Marilyn was born on October 5, 1925 in Wichita, KS, to her parents, Lloyd and Ethyl (Trusty)...

Charles L. Raab

Charles L. Raab

Nov 14, 2018

Charles L. Raab, 67, of Independence, MO, passed away November 14, 2018. Visitation will be from 4:00-6:00pm, with Mass of Christian Burial beginning at 6:00pm on Friday, November 23, 2018 at Nativity of Mary Parish, 10017 E 36th Terr S. Independence, MO 64052.Charles was born November 2nd, 1951 in Kansas City, MO, to Lawrence and Julitta Raab. They lived in...