Susan Marie (Suzy) Coyne, 78, of Lenexa, Kansas (formerly of St. Joseph, Missouri) passed away peacefully surrounded by her daughters on October 15th, 2025. Suzy was born on June 15th, 1947, in Stockton, California to Dr. Robert W. Kieber and Madeline (Tobin) Kieber. She was the oldest of 7 children. She grew up in St.…

John Ronald Johnson, 71, of Kansas City, Missouri, went home to be with Jesus on October 15, 2025. John, known as Ron to those close to him, was born on April 10, 1954, in Kansas City, Missouri. He married the love of his life, Julie Johnson, on October 1, 1976. He graduated from Texas A&M…

David Lawrence Bowlen, of Kansas City passed away October 14, 2025. David was born January 10, 1946. Dave was born and raised in Kansas City, MO. He married the love of his life, Lillie Bowlen, on March 22, 1985. A true jack of all trades, Dave held many jobs over the years, with some of…

Merrybelle Carter Dean England Born: July 9, 1940, Columbus, Ohio Died: September 28, 2025 (age 85), Overland Park, Kansas Merrybelle Carter Dean England passed away quietly on Sunday afternoon, September 28, 2025, in Overland Park, Kansas, with her son by her side. She was born on July 9, 1940, in Columbus, Ohio, the daughter of…

Thomas Watt, age 22, of the Marshall/Slater area passed away Saturday, September 20, 2025, at 12:20 p.m. due to suicide. He was surrounded with family and friends at KU, I.C.U. in Kansas. Thomas was born on March 19, 2003, in Marshall, Missouri at Fitzgibbon Hospital. He is the son of Patrick and Bridgette Watt. Thomas…

Kimberley Ann Leer, daughter of Shirley McCray, was born in Waynesville, Missouri, and grew up in a military family lifestyle. Kimberley was united in marriage with Earl Billy Murff, and in their union, one child, Ryan Earl Murff, was born. Kimberley was also united in marriage with Dusty Lee Leer, and to this union, one…

Roberta Irene Heorman, 88, of Mission, Kansas, passed away September 10, 2025, at Kansas City Hospice House surrounded by family. She was born April 20, 1937, in Chapman, Kansas, the daughter of Velmont and Irene Westergart of Wamego, Kansas. She grew up in Wamego graduating Wamego High School in 1955, then attended Kansas State University…

Daniel Richard “Rick” Killday, 66, of Columbia, MO, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 11, 2025, while residing at The Lodge in Fayette, MO — where he was lovingly cared for (and occasionally kept in line) after a long and courageous battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. He was born December 19, 1958, in Quincy, Illinois, the…

Mary Helen Hamm (1943–2025) Born August 8, 1943, in Concordia, Kansas, Mary Helen Hamm came into the world ready to educate, organize, and out-class everyone around her — and she pretty much did just that for 82 glorious years until September 30, 2025. Armed with a Master’s in Education from the University of Kansas (Rock…

Elaine Bossola Byrd Robison, 84, of Independence, MO, passed away on October 7, 2025. Born in Overland, MO, to Sylvia and Raymond Bossola, she graduated from All Souls grade school and Mercy High School. She married Ron Byrd, started a family, and relocated to the Kansas City area. As a divorced mother of three girls,…

Margaret Elizabeth Boyer, age 90, passed away on October 8, 2025, at the John Knox Village Care Center in Lee’s Summit, Missouri. Margaret was born on August 24, 1935, in Rome, Georgia, to William and Helen (Merrill) Thomas. Throughout her early years, she moved often with her family before finally settling in Pleasant Hill, Missouri,…

Beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, Barbara Gail Gold, 88, of Lenexa, Kansas, passed away peacefully on September 22, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Her final moments were tender and full of feeling- just like the life she lived. Barbara was deeply knowledgeable, well-read, and curious about the world. She engaged with thoughtful perspective…

Rose Marie (Campbell) Miller was born in Kansas City, Kansas on September 8th of 1948. She is the daughter of Captain George Willis (G.W.) and Leona Ruth (Miller) Campbell. She spent her early years traveling across the United States with her parents and siblings, Sue and John. As a small child, her mom recalls that…

Mieko “Bigmom” Hershberger, 95 years young, of Raytown, Missouri, passed away peacefully at home on October 5, 2025, surrounded by her devoted husband Richard and numerous family members. She was never alone and always embraced by love. Born on April 9, 1930, in Osaka, Japan, Bigmom was strong-willed, hardworking, and full of life. Throughout her…

Jayson Michael Simpson, 46, of Independence, Missouri, passed away on October 4, 2025. He was born on November 22, 1978, in Ventura, California, the beloved son of Michael Wayne Simpson and Charlotte (Norton) Simpson. Jayson was preceded in death by his son, Christopher Jayson Simpson; his grandparents, William Howard Norton Jr. and Winnie Bell (Cowles)…

Kristy Lynn Parkison Reich, 50, of Gladstone, Mo passed away at her home on September 30, 2025. Kristy attended Park Hill High School and college part time. Kristy had a loving and giving heart and enjoyed making many friends throughout her life while working at Southwestern Bell and in the transportation industry. She was preceded…

Pamela Kathryn (Zeikle) LaGrece, known lovingly as Pam, was born on September 5, 1956, in Kansas City, Missouri, to Clarence and Geraldine Zeikle. She passed away on October 3rd, 2025, at home surrounded by her family. Pam lived a life filled with warmth, laughter, and kindness that touched everyone around her. She is survived by…

Tommy Linn Nussbaum, 70, of Blue Springs, Missouri, passed away Friday, September 26, 2025. He was born in Kansas City, Missouri on April 16, 1955, to Cletus and Ethel Nussbaum. Tommy had a love of monster truck rallies and mud truck races, but above all else, he loved building mud trucks with his son Troy.…

A Tribute to Cameron’s Life and Spirit Cameron Robert Lane McKinley, 25, left us far too soon on September 29, 2025. Cameron wouldn’t want his life summarized by a list of milestones. He was so much more than tasks completed, goals achieved, schools attended, or hobbies explored. His truest accomplishments lived in the quiet spaces,…

“Now I’m teeing off in Heaven on God’s great golf course.” David Alan Burress, 78, of Kansas City, MO, passed away on September 27, 2025, surrounded by his family who loved him dearly. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, October 18, 2025, at Northland Cathedral, 101 NW 99th St., Kansas City, MO.…