Obituary Listing

Dec 8, 2017

Joseph Francis Basso, 94, died Friday, December 8th 2017. Visitation will be held from 9-10 am Friday, December 15th at Visitation Parish, 5141 Main St., Kansas City, MO followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 10 am. Interment will be at Mt. Olivet Cemetery.Joseph was preceded in death by his wife Dorothy in September, 2001. Joe was born in the...

Dec 3, 2017

Fun-loving, charismatic, loyal, and caring. This was Brian Effertz. Born January 8, 1971 in Kansas City, Missouri, Brian enjoyed a childhood filled with sibling banter, backyard laughter, and endless gaming with his cousins. After he graduated from St. Thomas More and Rockhurst, Brian pursued various endeavors; and, ultimately, found himself at home in the family farming business. At Effertz Farms,...

Dec 3, 2017

Peter G. Koklas, age 92, of Independence, Missouri, passed away on December 3, 2017 at Research Medical Center. The Trisagion Service will be chanted at 5:45pm on Thursday, December 7th with the Visitation following until 7:30pm at Muehlebach Funeral Care, 6800 Troost Avenue, Kansas City, Missouri 64131. The Funeral Service will begin at 10:00am on Friday, December 8th at Annunciation...

Nov 30, 2017

Anna Elizabeth Nearing, age 96, of South Kansas City, passed away peacefully on November 30, 2017 at Brighton Gardens assisted living facility in Prairie Village, Kansas. Visitation will be held from 9:30-10:30am on Saturday, December 9th at St. Thomas More Parish, 11822 Holmes Road, Kansas City, Missouri 64131. Mass of Christian Burial will follow, beginning at 10:30am. Anna was born...

Nov 27, 2017

After a beautiful, heart-filled life, Dorothy Jeanne Williams, 93, passed away November 27, 2017. "Dottie" was born and lived in Kansas City all of her life. She graduated from Blessed Sacrament Grade School and enjoyed their ongoing reunions. After graduating from Central High School, she attended Huffs Business College and worked at Hallmark, the Civil Aeronautics Administration and the Department...

Nov 26, 2017

Vincenta Lopez, 92, of Kansas City, MO, passed away November 26th, 2017. A Visitation will be held Saturday, December 2nd from 12-1 pm followed by a service at Muehlebach Funeral Home, 6800 Troost Ave., Kansas City, MO 64131. A reception will follow the service at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to the Alzheimers Association....

Nov 25, 2017

Marilyn Kay Smith, 82, Prairie Village, KS died November 25, 2017. Visitation will be at 9:00am with Prayer Service at 10:30am on Wed., Dec. 27th at Muehlebach Funeral Chapel, 6800 Troost Ave., KCMO. Private entombment. Family suggests contributions to The Alzheimers Association.She spent her working career in nursing at Shawnee Mission Hospital and related doctors offices. She was a graduate...

Nov 25, 2017

Nov 25, 2017

Edward E. "Gus", "Gene" OLaughlin, loving Husband, Father and Grandfather, 92, of Kansas City, MO, passed away on November 24, 2017. The Rosary will be prayed Sunday, November 26, 2017 at 4:00 pm followed by visitation until 6:00 pm at Muehlebach Funeral Home, 6800 Troost Ave., Kansas City, MO 64131. Mass of Christian Burial will be Monday, November 27, 2017...

Nov 20, 2017

Marsha Ann (ODonnell) Crum, age 60, of Raytown, Missouri, passed away on November 20, 2017 at John Knox Village in Lees Summit, Missouri. All services will be held at St. John Francis Regis Catholic Church, 8941 James A Reed Road, Kansas City, Missouri, 64138 on Saturday, November 25th. The Rosary will be prayed at 9:30am with Mass of Christian Burial...

Nov 20, 2017

Mary Agnes Dujakovich, 81, passed away on November 20th, 2017, in Kansas City, Kansas surrounded by family. Survivors include Mary's husband of 62 years, Theodore, as well as their children Lauretta Coit, Teresa Bryon, Phyllis Prouty, Susan Rutherford, Ted Dujakovich, Tom Dujakovich, Andy Dujakovich, 22 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by their son Timothy, her parents Emmett and...

Nov 18, 2017

On the morning of November 18, 2017 our beloved Mother was lifted gently and peacefully to heaven surrounded by all her children. Janis was born on November 6, 1930 to Mary Alice and Francis Arthur Smith at the family home on State Line Road. The youngest of 7, Janis was cherished by all her doting brothers and sisters. She was...

Nov 15, 2017

Eugene "Gene" Orville Livingston, age 85, passed away Wednesday, November 15th, 2017, surrounded by his family. He was born August 14th, 1932 to Berne and Cora Livingston and raised in Kansas City with his siblings Delores, Maurice, and Bill. Gene graduated with a Bachelors degree in Philosophy from Rockhurst College, and a Masters degree in Counseling and Guidance from University...

Nov 9, 2017

Alice Marie OBryan Umphress, 81, passed away peacefully on November 9, 2017. The rosary will be prayed at 4pm Fri., Nov. 17th at Muehlebach Funeral Care, 6800 Troost Ave, KCMO, followed by visitation until 6pm. High Mass of Christian Burial will be 10am Sat., Nov. 18th at Old St. Patrick Oratory, 806 Cherry, KCMO. Interment at Mt. Olivet Cemetery. In...

Nov 8, 2017

Jerome "Jerry" R. McNamara, 67, died November 8th, 2017, at Carondelet Manor Nursing Home. Beloved son, brother, and uncle, Jerry was the youngest of the family of eight children, (Mom always liked him best). Jerry was born June 7, 1950 in Kansas City, MO, to Hugh F. (1908-1954) and Mary Teresa McNamara, nee Brennan (1907-2004), whom preceded him in death....

Nov 8, 2017

Irene Napps, 76, of Kansas City, MO, passed away November 8th, 2017. A graveside service will be held on Thursday, November 16th, at 12:00 pm, at Uniontown Cemetery, 790 Old Hwy 54, Uniontown, KS 66779. In lieu of flowers the family suggests contributions to the American Heart Association. Irene was born June 21, 1941 in Bolivar, MO to Walter H....

Nov 6, 2017

John William Carl, known to many as "Grandpa", passed away November 6, 2017 at the age of 85. Visitation for family and friends of the deceased will begin at 1:00 P.M. on November 10, 2017 at Muehlebach Funeral Home, located at 6800 Troost Ave, Kansas City, Missouri 64131. Funeral services will begin at 1:30 P.M, followed by a procession across...

Nov 6, 2017

Susan Stansell Ladd, 93, of Prairie Village, KS passed away November 6, 2017. Born October 13, 1924 in Miami, OK to William "Brown" and Susie V. Stansell. Susan graduated from Miami High School in 1942 and attended Northeastern Oklahoma A&M. On December 29, 1951 she married Richard Ladd and together raised three children. Susan was a member of Rolling Hills...

Oct 29, 2017

Charles Joe Schuler, 91, son of Charley & Blanche Schuler and husband of Rose Marie Schuler, of Wichita, KS. passed away Oct. 29 at Travanse Living in Olathe, KS. Joe was born and grew up in Wichita, Kansas. His father Charley owned and operated a bakery. As a youth, an enterprising Joe popped and sold popcorn outside the movie theater...

Oct 29, 2017

Wilma Jean Cooper passed away in Overland Park, Kansas on October 29, 2017, surrounded by her family. Memorial contributions may be given to a hospice facility of your choice. Wilma Jean was the daughter of Olan and Opal Miller, and she grew up in LaCygne, Kansas. After graduating high school, she worked a variety of jobs, the longest as an...