Elizabeth (Beth) Knott, 73, of Pleasant Hill, Missouri, passed away peacefully on November 7, 2025. Born June 8, 1952, in Monroe, Michigan, to Mary and Ewart Croskey, Beth was raised in Monroe and graduated from Monroe High School in 1970. She attended Olivet Nazarene University for two years before moving to Kansas City in 1975…

Rev. Jane Waddington completed this earthly life peacefully on October 28, 2025 with her usual humor and humility and with a new sense of surrender. Jane was a devoted daughter, sister of Shy and Judy, Mother of JoMary, Jonathan, Jennifer, Grandmother of Samantha, Matisse, Remi, Alexis, sister, friend, Unity minister, student of Sathya Sai Baba,…

Kenneth Rathke, age 74, of Prairie Village Kansas, passed away peacefully on November 4, 2025. Kenneth Ray Rathke, born on August 22, 1951, was the third child of six. Kenneth was well loved by all who knew him. Within the Meadowbrook Community where he happily spent the last years of his life, many people would…

Dorothy M. Hall passed away on November 3, 2025 at the age of 87. She was born on February 16, 1938 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. She was predeceased in death by her husband Bill Hall, her parents William Arthur Meyer and Althea Lee (Ford), along with 3 brothers Richard Meyer, W. A. Meyer and Lee…

Michael S. Barnes, 67, of Jefferson City, MO passed away Friday October 31, 2025 at the VA hospital in Columbia after a long battle with cancer. He went peacefully surrounded by family. Michael was born March 4 1958 to Gordon and Sarah (Stafford) Barnes in Jefferson City. After High school he joined the Marines where…

Elaine Louise (Schreiber) Schollmeyer, 78, of Jefferson City, Missouri, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 1, 2025, at Oak Tree Villas retirement home. Elaine was born on April 29, 1947, in Springfield, Missouri, to the late Harry and Eva Louise (Giboney) Schreiber. In 1954, the family moved to Jefferson City where she lived the rest…

James Herzenak, 69, of Overland Park, KS passed away on October 26, 2025 at his home. Jim was born in Kansas City, KS on June 10th, 1956 and grew up in Sioux City, IA where he graduated from Bishop Heelan High School. He was a very talented musician, playing both the guitar and the flute…

In Loving Memory of Marilou Biagi August 7, 1943 – October 31, 2025 Marilou Biagi, beloved mother, wife, daughter, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on October 31, 2025, in Belton, Missouri, at the age of 82. Born in Maryville, Missouri, on August 7, 1943, Marilou lived a life full of love, adventure, and dedication.…

Zachary “Zakk” Edward Stoltz, 29, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away on October 26, 2025. He was born in Independence, Missouri, and raised in Belton, Missouri, where he built a life filled with music, laughter, and love. Zakk was known for his incredible talent and passion for writing music, playing guitar, and singing songs that…

Judith ‘Judy’ Elizabeth Shepard passed away peacefully on October 29, 2025, at her home surrounded by loving family. She was born July 12, 1940 in Boone, Iowa, the only child of Roy and Betty (Carlson) Kristianson. In her childhood, her family traveled as evangelists, singing together and holding tent revivals. When she was 14, her…

Barbara Ann Jones, of Blue Springs, Missouri, passed into the arms of her Heavenly Father on October 25, 2025, surrounded by her family. Barbara was born July 27, 1949, in Vancouver, Washington to Richard and (Opal) Geneva Black. Barbara married Jeff Jones on March 27, 1987, in Miami, Oklahoma. To this marriage Barbara brought her…

Lynne Ruth Vich, 79, of Fulton, Missouri, passed away on October 20, 2025, from natural causes at Fulton Nursing and Rehabilitation. She was born on November 1, 1945, in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, to Glen Erwin Outcalt and Ruth D. Burroughs Outcalt. Lynne graduated from Arrowhead High School in Hartland, Wisconsin, in 1963. In 1964, Lynne married…

Danielle “Dani” Nicole Fain-Maddox, 40, passed away on October 21, 2025, at Capital Region Medical Center in Jefferson City, Missouri. Dani was born on April 3, 1985, to Cynthia Carel-Zanka and Terrance Fain. The oldest of three children, she grew up alongside her siblings, Jacob Fain and Sara Fain. In 1998, the family made their…

Nancy Ann DeClue February 5, 1947 – October 26, 2025 Nancy Ann DeClue, beloved mother, grandmother, and devoted woman of faith, passed away peacefully on October 26, 2025, in Overland Park, Kansas, after a long and courageous battle with Alzheimer’s disease. She was 78. Born in Memphis, Tennessee, Nancy spent much of her life in…

Suzanne K. “Sue” (Shondel) McLeod, 71, of Independence, Missouri, was welcomed into the arms of her Savior on October 13, 2025. Sue was born on May 31, 1954, in Des Moines, Iowa, and grew up in Fairfield, where she spent her high school years as a proud pom-pom girl. She had an adventurous spirit and…

Wilhelmina “Willie” C. Barnett, of Kansas City, Missouri passed away October 26, 2025, at Bishop Spencer Place. A private graveside remembrance will be held. The family requests no flowers and suggests memorial contributions be made to Kitty Cat Connection, https://checkout.shelterluv.com/donate/kcc or Kitty Cat Connection, PO Box 902085, Kansas City, Missouri 64190 or an animal rescue of…

Brenda Lucille Conway, 75, a longtime resident of the Kansas City area, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, October 7, 2025. Brenda was born on June 21, 1950, in Kansas City, Missouri, to Robert Loos and Barbara (Brammer) Smith. When her parents separated at the age of six, Brenda was embraced by the strong and…

Margaret Kitchell, 79, of Independence, MO passed away October 21, 2025 at home. Margaret was born July 8, 1946 in Peoria, IL. She was preceded in death by: her husband, Delbert Kitchel; son, Robert Burton and his wife, Sherry Burton. Survivors include: children: Donna DeCuer, Kathy Adams, and William Burton; and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

​Chase Holtom, 40, of Stilwell, KS passed away at home from a heart attack. Memorial services will be held at 3:00pm, October 26, 2025 at Life Mission Church, Olathe KS. Chase was born on September 18, 1985 in Overland Park, KS. He was preceded in death by: grandparents, Jim and Opal Brown. Survivors include: daughter,…

Robert Earl Walden was born 3 July 1957 in Kansas City Missouri. He was the fourth child of Edwin John Walden and Barbara (Stevens) Walden, brother to Carey E. Walden and Andrew W. Walden who preceded him in death. Two sisters living, Carol (Walden) Homan (Steve) of Sedalia Missouri and Susan (Walden) Thurston (Jonathan) of…