Ervin Joseph Dreiling
Sep 7, 2025
Ervin Joseph Dreiling, 94, passed away September 7, 2025 with his family by his side. Erv was born March 3, 1931 in St. Louis, Missouri to Alexander and Regina (Vogt) Dreiling. He spent his childhood there, moved for a period of time to the family farm in Victoria, Kansas, before his family settled in Kansas City, Missouri.
Erv attended Bishop Lillis...
Clinton Marvin
Aug 25, 2025
Clinton Marvin, a loving father and dedicated business owner, passed away at his home in Kansas City Missouri, on August 25, 2025, at the age of 63. Born on February 8, 1962, he was the cherished son of Jack Lee and Patricia Ann (Clark) Marvin.
A lifelong resident of Kansas City, Clinton made a significant impact in his community as a...
Elva Eugenia Henderson
Sep 8, 2025
Elva Eugenia “Gene” (Walsh) Henderson, 89, passed away September 8, 2025, in Lenexa, Kansas. Elva “Dee Dee” was born January 26, 1936, to Grace Elizabeth (McCarthy) and Eugene Jerome Walsh in Kansas City, Missouri. She graduated from East High School and worked 35 years at AT&T until her retirement. She was an active member of St. Augustine’s Church and Christ...
Raymond Stephen Offutt, Jr.
Aug 22, 2025
Raymond Stephen Offutt was born on 14 September 1937, in Independence, MO. to Raymond S. Offutt and Iris (Wood) Offutt. Raymond and his brother, David, would be raised in a home emotionally severe but loving and stable. He learned how to work and was afforded every advantage his devoutly Catholic-convert parents could provide up to graduation in 1960 from the...
Phillip Dean Norman
Aug 29, 2025
It is with great sorrow that the family of Phillip "Phil" Dean Norman, 78, of Kansas City, died peacefully on August 29, 2025. Born in Sapulpa, Oklahoma, on July 19, 1947, Phil's greatest joy in life was his family. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, uncle and friend, known for his kindness and unwavering love.
A proud Marine, Phil served...
John F. Bennetts
Aug 27, 2025
John Folsom Bennetts was born on December 3rd, 1941 to Harry and Judith (Hagg) Bennetts. He passed away surrounded by friends and family on August 27th, 2025.
John was born and raised in his favorite city on the planet - Kansas City. He was a maverick from the beginning to the very end. Whether it was real-estate, ceramics, fitness or gastronomy,...
Charles "Chas" Anthony Tulipana
Aug 31, 2025
Charles “Chas” Anthony Tulipana, beloved father, grandfather, brother and friend, passed away peacefully at home in Overland Park, KS, on August 31, 2025.
Chas was born on February 6, 1956, in Northeast Kansas City, MO, to John, a first-generation Sicilian immigrant, and Thelma (Scrivner) Tulipana. He was the youngest of nine children and spent his childhood on his family’s farm in...
Dunlap Vanice III
Aug 31, 2025
Dunlap “Dunny” Vanice III passed away August 31st, 2025, at the age of 87, at his home in Prairie Village surrounded by family after a brief battle with cancer. Dunny was born July 19th, 1938, in Kansas City, MO. He was the only child of the late Dunlap Jr. and Vivian (Hader) Vanice. He lived a life filled with faith...
Thomas Francis McGuire
Aug 29, 2025
Thomas Francis McGuire, 90, of Kansas City, Missouri died Friday, August 29, 2025 at the VA Hospital in Kansas City, Missouri. Tom was the son of Alexander Felix McGuire Sr. and Nora Kathleen Schorgl and was born June 19, 1935 in Kansas City, Missouri.
Tom attended St. Elizabeth’s Grade School, Rockhurst High School and College, Truman State University, the University of...
Walter Irvin Cox, Jr.
Aug 23, 2025
Bud was born on December 9, 1940, in Kansas City, MO to Ann Schnuettgen and Walter Cox, and died August 23, 2025.
Bud attended Christ the King Grade School, Bishop Hogan High School and Rockhurst College.
Bud found his passion in sales early, which made for a very happy career at Contractors Supply & Sunshine Industries. Bud’s favorite time was with his...
Rozann Davis Gicinto
Aug 20, 2025
Rozann Davis Gicinto entered the gates of heaven on August 20, 2025, after a long journey with dementia. All services will be held at St. Thomas More Catholic Church on Saturday, September 6, 2025. The Visitation will begin at 10am, with Mass of Christian Burial following at 11am. There will be a private family inurnment at a later date.
Rozann was...
Roy Lee Phelps, Jr.
Aug 20, 2025
Roy Lee Phelps, Jr., a cherished father, grandfather, friend, and community member, passed away on August 20, 2025, at Kingswood Senior Living. Born on February 26, 1932, in Fairbury, Nebraska, Roy lived a life filled with love, laughter, and innumerable adventures that will forever echo in the hearts of those he leaves behind.
Roy distinguished himself in many roles throughout his...
Marjorie Rose George
Aug 20, 2025
Marjorie Rose George, a beloved matriarch, passed away peacefully on August 20, 2025, in Kansas City, Missouri, at the age of 97. Born on December 21, 1927, in Louisburg, Kansas, Marjorie lived a long and fulfilling life filled with love, laughter, and deep devotion to her family and faith.
Marjorie was a remarkable woman who began her career as a Registered...
Dr. Joseph F. Ventura
Aug 13, 2025
With heavy hearts and deep gratitude for a life well lived, we announce the passing of Dr. Joseph F. Ventura, affectionately known as Joey, on August 13, 2025, at the age of 72.
Born on March 1, 1953, in Kansas City, Kansas, Joseph was the only child of Joe Ventura and Therese Cigich. He was raised in a lively, faith-filled community...
Donna L. Kerns
Aug 12, 2025
Donna Lea Kerns, a wonderful soul whose life was marked by joy and purpose, left this world on August 12, 2025, in Lee's Summit, Missouri. Born on September 30, 1948, in Auburn, Nebraska, Donna lived a life rich in love, family, and service.
For over 29 years, Donna dedicated herself as an American Sign Language interpreter for the Blue Springs School...
Cynthia Ann Archer
Aug 8, 2025
Cynthia (Cindy) Ann Archer, 75, passed away Friday, August 8 at Claridge Court in Prairie Village, Kansas after a prolonged battle with Parkinson’s Disease.
Cindy was born on May 23, 1950 in Kansas City, Missouri. After graduating from St. Pius X High School in North Kansas City, Cindy pursued a career in fashion, opening a women’s clothing store, The Queen of...
Leroy Marshall Rowell
Aug 7, 2025
Leroy Rowell, was born March 13, 1927 in Hampden Maine to Fremont and Ida Mae Rowell. Leroy was the third of their four sons. He went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ at the age of 98 on August 7, 2025 at his home in Kingswood Senior Living Community.
Leroy had fond memories in Maine, rides on a...
Margaret "Peggy" Donnellan
Jul 26, 2025
Margaret ‘Peggy’ O’Neil Donnellan was born December 2, 1935, in Philadelphia, PA, to James Hugh and Helen Leacy O’Neil. She moved as an infant to Kansas City, MO, where she lived the remainder of her life. She passed away on July 26, 2025, in Prairie Village, KS.
Peggy was the eldest of 5 children. Her siblings included Jane O’Neil Wandless (deceased),...
Edward Earl Scott
Jul 26, 2025
Edward Earl Scott, born on September 12, 1955, in Monroe, AR, passed away on July 26, 2025, in Kansas City, MO.
Edward dedicated his time volunteering with Journey to New Life, where he helped for many years. He took great pride in being associated with an organization that positively impacts the lives of many people in the community.
Edward was preceded in...
Edward J. McShane, Jr.
Jul 24, 2025
Edward J. (Ed) McShane, Jr., 92, went to his just reward on July 24, 2025. Ed was born October 4, 1932 in Kansas City, Kansas to Margaret B. (McNally) McShane and Edward J. McShane, Sr. He was happy to say he was a “Dotte Original” and “100% Irish.” Ed’s faith and his family were most important to him, which was...
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Ervin Joseph Dreiling
Sep 7, 2025
Ervin Joseph Dreiling, 94, passed away September 7, 2025 with his family by his side. Erv was born March 3, 1931 in St. Louis, Missouri to Alexander and Regina (Vogt) Dreiling. He spent his childhood there, moved for a period of time to the family farm in Victoria, Kansas, before his family settled in Kansas City, Missouri.
Erv attended Bishop Lillis...
Clinton Marvin
Aug 25, 2025
Clinton Marvin, a loving father and dedicated business owner, passed away at his home in Kansas City Missouri, on August 25, 2025, at the age of 63. Born on February 8, 1962, he was the cherished son of Jack Lee and Patricia Ann (Clark) Marvin.
A lifelong resident of Kansas City, Clinton made a significant impact in his community as a...
Elva Eugenia Henderson
Sep 8, 2025
Elva Eugenia “Gene” (Walsh) Henderson, 89, passed away September 8, 2025, in Lenexa, Kansas. Elva “Dee Dee” was born January 26, 1936, to Grace Elizabeth (McCarthy) and Eugene Jerome Walsh in Kansas City, Missouri. She graduated from East High School and worked 35 years at AT&T until her retirement. She was an active member of St. Augustine’s Church and Christ...
Raymond Stephen Offutt, Jr.
Aug 22, 2025
Raymond Stephen Offutt was born on 14 September 1937, in Independence, MO. to Raymond S. Offutt and Iris (Wood) Offutt. Raymond and his brother, David, would be raised in a home emotionally severe but loving and stable. He learned how to work and was afforded every advantage his devoutly Catholic-convert parents could provide up to graduation in 1960 from the...
Phillip Dean Norman
Aug 29, 2025
It is with great sorrow that the family of Phillip "Phil" Dean Norman, 78, of Kansas City, died peacefully on August 29, 2025. Born in Sapulpa, Oklahoma, on July 19, 1947, Phil's greatest joy in life was his family. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, uncle and friend, known for his kindness and unwavering love.
A proud Marine, Phil served...
John F. Bennetts
Aug 27, 2025
John Folsom Bennetts was born on December 3rd, 1941 to Harry and Judith (Hagg) Bennetts. He passed away surrounded by friends and family on August 27th, 2025.
John was born and raised in his favorite city on the planet - Kansas City. He was a maverick from the beginning to the very end. Whether it was real-estate, ceramics, fitness or gastronomy,...
Charles "Chas" Anthony Tulipana
Aug 31, 2025
Charles “Chas” Anthony Tulipana, beloved father, grandfather, brother and friend, passed away peacefully at home in Overland Park, KS, on August 31, 2025.
Chas was born on February 6, 1956, in Northeast Kansas City, MO, to John, a first-generation Sicilian immigrant, and Thelma (Scrivner) Tulipana. He was the youngest of nine children and spent his childhood on his family’s farm in...
Dunlap Vanice III
Aug 31, 2025
Dunlap “Dunny” Vanice III passed away August 31st, 2025, at the age of 87, at his home in Prairie Village surrounded by family after a brief battle with cancer. Dunny was born July 19th, 1938, in Kansas City, MO. He was the only child of the late Dunlap Jr. and Vivian (Hader) Vanice. He lived a life filled with faith...
Thomas Francis McGuire
Aug 29, 2025
Thomas Francis McGuire, 90, of Kansas City, Missouri died Friday, August 29, 2025 at the VA Hospital in Kansas City, Missouri. Tom was the son of Alexander Felix McGuire Sr. and Nora Kathleen Schorgl and was born June 19, 1935 in Kansas City, Missouri.
Tom attended St. Elizabeth’s Grade School, Rockhurst High School and College, Truman State University, the University of...
Walter Irvin Cox, Jr.
Aug 23, 2025
Bud was born on December 9, 1940, in Kansas City, MO to Ann Schnuettgen and Walter Cox, and died August 23, 2025.
Bud attended Christ the King Grade School, Bishop Hogan High School and Rockhurst College.
Bud found his passion in sales early, which made for a very happy career at Contractors Supply & Sunshine Industries. Bud’s favorite time was with his...
Rozann Davis Gicinto
Aug 20, 2025
Rozann Davis Gicinto entered the gates of heaven on August 20, 2025, after a long journey with dementia. All services will be held at St. Thomas More Catholic Church on Saturday, September 6, 2025. The Visitation will begin at 10am, with Mass of Christian Burial following at 11am. There will be a private family inurnment at a later date.
Rozann was...
Roy Lee Phelps, Jr.
Aug 20, 2025
Roy Lee Phelps, Jr., a cherished father, grandfather, friend, and community member, passed away on August 20, 2025, at Kingswood Senior Living. Born on February 26, 1932, in Fairbury, Nebraska, Roy lived a life filled with love, laughter, and innumerable adventures that will forever echo in the hearts of those he leaves behind.
Roy distinguished himself in many roles throughout his...
Marjorie Rose George
Aug 20, 2025
Marjorie Rose George, a beloved matriarch, passed away peacefully on August 20, 2025, in Kansas City, Missouri, at the age of 97. Born on December 21, 1927, in Louisburg, Kansas, Marjorie lived a long and fulfilling life filled with love, laughter, and deep devotion to her family and faith.
Marjorie was a remarkable woman who began her career as a Registered...
Dr. Joseph F. Ventura
Aug 13, 2025
With heavy hearts and deep gratitude for a life well lived, we announce the passing of Dr. Joseph F. Ventura, affectionately known as Joey, on August 13, 2025, at the age of 72.
Born on March 1, 1953, in Kansas City, Kansas, Joseph was the only child of Joe Ventura and Therese Cigich. He was raised in a lively, faith-filled community...
Donna L. Kerns
Aug 12, 2025
Donna Lea Kerns, a wonderful soul whose life was marked by joy and purpose, left this world on August 12, 2025, in Lee's Summit, Missouri. Born on September 30, 1948, in Auburn, Nebraska, Donna lived a life rich in love, family, and service.
For over 29 years, Donna dedicated herself as an American Sign Language interpreter for the Blue Springs School...
Cynthia Ann Archer
Aug 8, 2025
Cynthia (Cindy) Ann Archer, 75, passed away Friday, August 8 at Claridge Court in Prairie Village, Kansas after a prolonged battle with Parkinson’s Disease.
Cindy was born on May 23, 1950 in Kansas City, Missouri. After graduating from St. Pius X High School in North Kansas City, Cindy pursued a career in fashion, opening a women’s clothing store, The Queen of...
Leroy Marshall Rowell
Aug 7, 2025
Leroy Rowell, was born March 13, 1927 in Hampden Maine to Fremont and Ida Mae Rowell. Leroy was the third of their four sons. He went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ at the age of 98 on August 7, 2025 at his home in Kingswood Senior Living Community.
Leroy had fond memories in Maine, rides on a...
Margaret "Peggy" Donnellan
Jul 26, 2025
Margaret ‘Peggy’ O’Neil Donnellan was born December 2, 1935, in Philadelphia, PA, to James Hugh and Helen Leacy O’Neil. She moved as an infant to Kansas City, MO, where she lived the remainder of her life. She passed away on July 26, 2025, in Prairie Village, KS.
Peggy was the eldest of 5 children. Her siblings included Jane O’Neil Wandless (deceased),...
Edward Earl Scott
Jul 26, 2025
Edward Earl Scott, born on September 12, 1955, in Monroe, AR, passed away on July 26, 2025, in Kansas City, MO.
Edward dedicated his time volunteering with Journey to New Life, where he helped for many years. He took great pride in being associated with an organization that positively impacts the lives of many people in the community.
Edward was preceded in...
Edward J. McShane, Jr.
Jul 24, 2025
Edward J. (Ed) McShane, Jr., 92, went to his just reward on July 24, 2025. Ed was born October 4, 1932 in Kansas City, Kansas to Margaret B. (McNally) McShane and Edward J. McShane, Sr. He was happy to say he was a “Dotte Original” and “100% Irish.” Ed’s faith and his family were most important to him, which was...
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