
Eric P. Bernard
Feb 17, 2018
Eric P. Bernard was born April 10th 1974, to Archie Trotter and Diane Paige in Kansas City, Kansas. Eric received his education in the Kansas City Kansas schools system. After high school he went on to be a Chef. Anything he cooked was delightful. Before settling in Kansas City, he also lived in Seattle, WA where he also has a...
Shirley L. Blansit
Feb 14, 2018
Shirley L. Blansit, a long-time Kansas City, KS resident, passed away peacefully on February 14. Shirley was born December 21, 1926 in Mining Camp #9 in Crawford County, KS to Frank and Bertha Grilz. Shirley was the fifth of seven children born to the couple. Her childhood memories were of hard-working parents who did their best to provide the essentials...
Amy D. Shaffer
Feb 13, 2018
Amy D. Shaffer, 45, passed away suddenly Feb 13, 2018. Private services are scheduled under the direction of Muehlebach Funeral Care, Kansas City, MO. Interment will be at Greenlawn North Cemetery, Springfield, MO. In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial contributions to the Amy D. Shaffer Childrens memorial fund, c/o Muehlebach Funeral Care, 6800 Troost Ave, Kansas City, MO...
Kathleen Shaughnessy Connor
Feb 12, 2018
Kathleen Shaughnessy Connor died peacefully from complications from the flu while surrounded by family on February 12, 2018. Her wake will be at Visitation Catholic Church, where she was a member for over 60 years, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Thursday, February 15th. The wake will start with a Rosary at 5 p.m. Kathleens Funeral Mass will be...
Gerald Leo O'Connell
Feb 10, 2018
Gerald Leo O'Connell, M.D, 90, formerly of Leawood, Kan., passed away peacefully Feb. 10, 2018, at the Missouri Veteran's Home in Warrensburg, Mo. Visitation will be at 9 a.m. Feb. 17, 2018, and Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 10:30 a.m. at Cure of Ars Catholic Church, 9401 Mission Road, Leawood. Burial at Resurrection Cemetery in Lenexa, Kan., immediately...
Matthew Ryan Frazier
Feb 10, 2018
Matthew Ryan Frazier died at the age of 44 on February 10, 2018 in Kansas City, Missouri. Matt was born in Danville, Illinois on August 3, 1973 to his parents, Tim and Sally Frazier. He was raised in Catlin, Illinois and always considered it home. His childhood was spent close to family, friends and what would become his favorite things,...
Donna Jones Thompson
Feb 9, 2018
Donna Jones Thompson of Kansas City, MO passed away Friday February 9th 2018, surrounded by family. Donna was born 6th October 1930 in Hale, Missouri to Jesse & Rosa Jones. She worked as a Bookkeeper for 12 years at CJ Patterson Co. In 1971 Donna married R. Eugene Thompson in Kansas City, MO. Then in 1975 Donna and Gene started...
Joseph 'Barr' Medina
Feb 7, 2018
Joseph "Barr" Medina, 85, passed away February 7, 2018. Visitation will be held from 9-10 am Monday, February 12th at Christ the King Church, 8510 Wornall Rd, Kansas City, MO 64114 followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 10 am. Private interment will be at Mt. Olivet Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial contributions to Rockhurst University...
Dave Ragan
Feb 7, 2018
Robert David Ragan passed away peacefully on the morning of February 7th 2018. Dave was born on January 10th 1934 at home in Independence, Missouri. Dave was the 5th son of John Gilbert Ragan and Agnes Katherine (Kelly). Dave graduated from St. Mary's High School in 1952 and went on to study History at Rockhurst College before earning a Master's...
Mary Anne Keller
Feb 5, 2018
Mary Anne (Buckley) Keller, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt, passed away peacefully at the age of 63 on Monday, February 5th, 2018.She is survived by her husband of 43 years, Jim Keller; and her two children, Brad Keller and wife Lindsey, and Kristina (Keller) Colgan and husband Kevin. She will be greatly missed by her 6 grandchildren, Mary...
Frank Mahan Council
Feb 3, 2018
Frank Council, 86, passed away February 3, 2018. A memorial service will be held Saturday, February 10, at 3:00 pm, at John Knox Presbyterian Kirk, 11430 Wornall Rd., Kansas City, MO. Interment will be 11:00 am, Monday, February 12, at Leavenworth National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to Alzheimers Association. "Love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness,...
Georgia F. Gerling
Feb 2, 2018
Georgia F. Gerling, 86, passed away February 2, 2018. Private interment Calvary Cemetery. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 Saturday at St. Thomas More Church, 11822 Holmes Rd, Kansas City, MO.In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial contributions to Catholic Charities of Kansas City.Georgia was born February 9, 1931 in Kansas City, MO to Raymond and Doris Weber....
Sara Elizabeth Myers
Jan 29, 2018
Sara E. Myers, age 32, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away on January 29, 2018. Visitation will be held from 9:30am to 11:30am, Saturday, February 3rd at St. Michael the Archangel Parish, 14201 Nall Ave., Leawood, Kansas, followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 11:30am. Private interment will be at Calvary Cemetery. To commemorate her love for animals, the family...
James J. Salerno, Sr.
Jan 29, 2018
Jim Salerno, 83, passed away January 29, 2018 surrounded by his family. Visitation will be held Friday, February 2 from 5-8pm with a Rosary being prayed at 5pm at Muehlebach Funeral Home, 6800 Troost Ave, KCMO. Mass of Christian Burial will be Saturday, February 3 at 9:30am at The Church of the Nativity, 3800 W. 119th Street, Leawood, KS. Interment...
Venida Smith
Jan 28, 2018
Venida Smith went to be with her Savior and Lord January 28, 2018. Graveside services and interment will be 10:30am Thursday, February 1st, at Johnson County Memorial Gardens, 11200 Metcalf Ave, Overland Park, KS.In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial contributions to Garden Terrace of Overland Park Activities Fund, 7541 Switzer Rd, Overland Park, KS 66214.Venida was born in...

Jacqueline R. Harris
Jan 26, 2018
Jacqueline R. Harris, 80, passed away January 26, 2018 at Cedars of Liberty Care Center. Visitation will be held from 12-1 pm Monday, January 29th at Muehlebach Funeral Care followed by a prayer service at 1pm. Interment will be at Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Jacqueline was born August 27, 1937 in Kansas City, MO to George and Gertrude Ranallo. She worked...
Janet Tucker Lillis
Jan 22, 2018
Janet Tucker Lillis died January 22, 2018 at home in Kansas City, Missouri after a brief illness. The Rosary will be prayed Friday, January 26th, 5:00 p.m. followed by visitation with the family 5:30-8:00 p.m. at St. Elizabeths Catholic Church, 2 East 75th Street, Kansas City, Missouri. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, January 27th, 10:00 a.m....
Dorothy Jean Melenson
Jan 10, 2018
Dorothy Jean Melenson, 90, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away peacefully in her home January 10, 2018 surrounded by family. Dorothy was born March 10, 1927, in Kansas City, KS, the daughter of the late Alexander and Margaret Denk. Dorothy was a devoted wife to her late husband Oliver E. Melenson. Dorothy was a wonderful and loving mother and grandmother...

Anna Marie Burnett
Jan 9, 2018
Anna Burnett, 94, of Kansas City, passed January 9, 2018. On Jan 13, a Rosary will be said at 8:45, with visitation at 9, followed by a 10 a.m. Mass at St. Louis Parish, 5930 Swope Pkwy, KCMO. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Louis Church. Born in Addis, LA in 1923, Anna was preceded in death by her...
Jolene Nesselhuf
Jan 9, 2018
Jolene Nesselhuf,72, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and friend passed away on Tuesday, January 9, 2018 in the caring presence of her family, following a brief illness. Although Jolene is no longer among us, she leaves behind a legacy of kindness, insight, and service.Jolene was born March 29, 1945 in Kansas City, Missouri to Pauline Heuser and Joe Kirshe. Always grateful...
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Eric P. Bernard
Feb 17, 2018
Eric P. Bernard was born April 10th 1974, to Archie Trotter and Diane Paige in Kansas City, Kansas. Eric received his education in the Kansas City Kansas schools system. After high school he went on to be a Chef. Anything he cooked was delightful. Before settling in Kansas City, he also lived in Seattle, WA where he also has a...
Shirley L. Blansit
Feb 14, 2018
Shirley L. Blansit, a long-time Kansas City, KS resident, passed away peacefully on February 14. Shirley was born December 21, 1926 in Mining Camp #9 in Crawford County, KS to Frank and Bertha Grilz. Shirley was the fifth of seven children born to the couple. Her childhood memories were of hard-working parents who did their best to provide the essentials...
Amy D. Shaffer
Feb 13, 2018
Amy D. Shaffer, 45, passed away suddenly Feb 13, 2018. Private services are scheduled under the direction of Muehlebach Funeral Care, Kansas City, MO. Interment will be at Greenlawn North Cemetery, Springfield, MO. In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial contributions to the Amy D. Shaffer Childrens memorial fund, c/o Muehlebach Funeral Care, 6800 Troost Ave, Kansas City, MO...
Kathleen Shaughnessy Connor
Feb 12, 2018
Kathleen Shaughnessy Connor died peacefully from complications from the flu while surrounded by family on February 12, 2018. Her wake will be at Visitation Catholic Church, where she was a member for over 60 years, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Thursday, February 15th. The wake will start with a Rosary at 5 p.m. Kathleens Funeral Mass will be...
Gerald Leo O'Connell
Feb 10, 2018
Gerald Leo O'Connell, M.D, 90, formerly of Leawood, Kan., passed away peacefully Feb. 10, 2018, at the Missouri Veteran's Home in Warrensburg, Mo. Visitation will be at 9 a.m. Feb. 17, 2018, and Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 10:30 a.m. at Cure of Ars Catholic Church, 9401 Mission Road, Leawood. Burial at Resurrection Cemetery in Lenexa, Kan., immediately...
Matthew Ryan Frazier
Feb 10, 2018
Matthew Ryan Frazier died at the age of 44 on February 10, 2018 in Kansas City, Missouri. Matt was born in Danville, Illinois on August 3, 1973 to his parents, Tim and Sally Frazier. He was raised in Catlin, Illinois and always considered it home. His childhood was spent close to family, friends and what would become his favorite things,...
Donna Jones Thompson
Feb 9, 2018
Donna Jones Thompson of Kansas City, MO passed away Friday February 9th 2018, surrounded by family. Donna was born 6th October 1930 in Hale, Missouri to Jesse & Rosa Jones. She worked as a Bookkeeper for 12 years at CJ Patterson Co. In 1971 Donna married R. Eugene Thompson in Kansas City, MO. Then in 1975 Donna and Gene started...
Joseph 'Barr' Medina
Feb 7, 2018
Joseph "Barr" Medina, 85, passed away February 7, 2018. Visitation will be held from 9-10 am Monday, February 12th at Christ the King Church, 8510 Wornall Rd, Kansas City, MO 64114 followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 10 am. Private interment will be at Mt. Olivet Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial contributions to Rockhurst University...
Dave Ragan
Feb 7, 2018
Robert David Ragan passed away peacefully on the morning of February 7th 2018. Dave was born on January 10th 1934 at home in Independence, Missouri. Dave was the 5th son of John Gilbert Ragan and Agnes Katherine (Kelly). Dave graduated from St. Mary's High School in 1952 and went on to study History at Rockhurst College before earning a Master's...
Mary Anne Keller
Feb 5, 2018
Mary Anne (Buckley) Keller, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt, passed away peacefully at the age of 63 on Monday, February 5th, 2018.She is survived by her husband of 43 years, Jim Keller; and her two children, Brad Keller and wife Lindsey, and Kristina (Keller) Colgan and husband Kevin. She will be greatly missed by her 6 grandchildren, Mary...
Frank Mahan Council
Feb 3, 2018
Frank Council, 86, passed away February 3, 2018. A memorial service will be held Saturday, February 10, at 3:00 pm, at John Knox Presbyterian Kirk, 11430 Wornall Rd., Kansas City, MO. Interment will be 11:00 am, Monday, February 12, at Leavenworth National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to Alzheimers Association. "Love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness,...
Georgia F. Gerling
Feb 2, 2018
Georgia F. Gerling, 86, passed away February 2, 2018. Private interment Calvary Cemetery. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 Saturday at St. Thomas More Church, 11822 Holmes Rd, Kansas City, MO.In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial contributions to Catholic Charities of Kansas City.Georgia was born February 9, 1931 in Kansas City, MO to Raymond and Doris Weber....
Sara Elizabeth Myers
Jan 29, 2018
Sara E. Myers, age 32, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away on January 29, 2018. Visitation will be held from 9:30am to 11:30am, Saturday, February 3rd at St. Michael the Archangel Parish, 14201 Nall Ave., Leawood, Kansas, followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 11:30am. Private interment will be at Calvary Cemetery. To commemorate her love for animals, the family...
James J. Salerno, Sr.
Jan 29, 2018
Jim Salerno, 83, passed away January 29, 2018 surrounded by his family. Visitation will be held Friday, February 2 from 5-8pm with a Rosary being prayed at 5pm at Muehlebach Funeral Home, 6800 Troost Ave, KCMO. Mass of Christian Burial will be Saturday, February 3 at 9:30am at The Church of the Nativity, 3800 W. 119th Street, Leawood, KS. Interment...
Venida Smith
Jan 28, 2018
Venida Smith went to be with her Savior and Lord January 28, 2018. Graveside services and interment will be 10:30am Thursday, February 1st, at Johnson County Memorial Gardens, 11200 Metcalf Ave, Overland Park, KS.In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial contributions to Garden Terrace of Overland Park Activities Fund, 7541 Switzer Rd, Overland Park, KS 66214.Venida was born in...

Jacqueline R. Harris
Jan 26, 2018
Jacqueline R. Harris, 80, passed away January 26, 2018 at Cedars of Liberty Care Center. Visitation will be held from 12-1 pm Monday, January 29th at Muehlebach Funeral Care followed by a prayer service at 1pm. Interment will be at Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Jacqueline was born August 27, 1937 in Kansas City, MO to George and Gertrude Ranallo. She worked...
Janet Tucker Lillis
Jan 22, 2018
Janet Tucker Lillis died January 22, 2018 at home in Kansas City, Missouri after a brief illness. The Rosary will be prayed Friday, January 26th, 5:00 p.m. followed by visitation with the family 5:30-8:00 p.m. at St. Elizabeths Catholic Church, 2 East 75th Street, Kansas City, Missouri. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, January 27th, 10:00 a.m....
Dorothy Jean Melenson
Jan 10, 2018
Dorothy Jean Melenson, 90, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away peacefully in her home January 10, 2018 surrounded by family. Dorothy was born March 10, 1927, in Kansas City, KS, the daughter of the late Alexander and Margaret Denk. Dorothy was a devoted wife to her late husband Oliver E. Melenson. Dorothy was a wonderful and loving mother and grandmother...

Anna Marie Burnett
Jan 9, 2018
Anna Burnett, 94, of Kansas City, passed January 9, 2018. On Jan 13, a Rosary will be said at 8:45, with visitation at 9, followed by a 10 a.m. Mass at St. Louis Parish, 5930 Swope Pkwy, KCMO. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Louis Church. Born in Addis, LA in 1923, Anna was preceded in death by her...
Jolene Nesselhuf
Jan 9, 2018
Jolene Nesselhuf,72, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and friend passed away on Tuesday, January 9, 2018 in the caring presence of her family, following a brief illness. Although Jolene is no longer among us, she leaves behind a legacy of kindness, insight, and service.Jolene was born March 29, 1945 in Kansas City, Missouri to Pauline Heuser and Joe Kirshe. Always grateful...
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