Charles “Chuck” A. Rowden passed away on August 27, 2026. He was born on October 29, 1939, to Georgianna Burris (Homer R.) and Raydell Powell Sr.(Lucille), who both preceded him in death. Charles was born in Fayette, Missouri and later relocated to Kansas City, Missouri. Charles was a proud veteran. He served in the Marines…

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Brady Mc Watson, Jr., who left us on August 20, 2026. Born in Kansas City, KS, on October 3, 1967, Brady was a beloved son to Brady, Sr. and Rae Watson. He was predeceased by his mother, Ms. Tressie J. Watson, whose memory he…

Nancy Lea (Nyberg) Palmer, Ph.D., 77, passed away on September 7, 2026, in Kansas City, Mo., surrounded by her family. Born on April 17, 1949 in St. Louis, Mo., she lived a full and faithful life dedicated to serving others. The oldest of four siblings, Nancy was raised in Buffalo, Mo., where she and her…

Susan Lynn Bowerman February 17, 1959 – August 26, 2026 Susan Lynn Bowerman, of Independence, Missouri, passed away peacefully on August 26, 2026. She was born on February 17, 1959, in La Jolla, California. Susan dedicated more than 30 years of her life to nursing, working alongside Dr. Thomas Manion, Dr. Frank Albani, and the…

Richard E “Dick” Shepard passed away on Sept 3, 2026, he was born June 22, 1945, in Kansas City, Missouri, to Cleadis and Celia Shepard. He grew up in the Raytown area and graduated from Raytown High School in 1963. Dick’s entrepreneurial spirit began early. While still in high school, he began building cabinets in…

Kendall Lee Stark, of Peculiar, Missouri, passed away on Monday, August 31st 2026, after a battle with bladder cancer over the previous year. He met his family in Heaven that day, including his parents, Woody and Cora Stark, and sisters Connie Jean and Vicki Jo, along with many other family members who had gone before…

Carl Clifton Wallace, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away peacefully on the morning of August 31, 2026, at the age of 56. Carl was born on June 22, 1970, in Kansas City, Missouri, to Patricia Wallace. He attended East High School, where he participated in band and ROTC, graduating with the Class of 1988. Following…

Gerard “Jerry” Donnelly, 78, of Overland Park, KS passed away August 19, 2026 at his home in Overland Park, KS.  Jerry was born in Korea and came to the United States in 1955 at approximately seven years of age after being adopted by Thomas L. Donnelly, then a Lieutenant Colonel and his wife, Geneva Donnelly.…

Lawrence Edward Borkowski (82), passed away peacefully at home on August 26, 2026, after a brave two-year battle with cancer. Larry was born on September 23, 1943, in Chicago, Illinois. At age two, he moved to Dothan, Alabama, with his mother while his father served in World War II stationed in Enterprise. He returned to…

Jason Alan Hamlin, born June 1, 1979, passed away peacefully on August 22, 2026, at KU Medical Center after a courageous battle against cancer. Jason had a passion for his hometown football team, the Kansas City Chiefs. A loyal fan, he cherished every moment spent cheering on his team. Jason found immense joy in the…

Teresa “Terri” Davis Speed, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away at home on August 27, 2026. Terri was born on March 15, 1953, in Columbia, Missouri, to Charles Emmett and Betty Joe Davis. A proud alumna of Hickman High School, Terri graduated in 1971, setting forth on a journey that would encompass…

Gabriela “Gabby” Maurer, a sweet, loving, and resilient young woman, passed away far too soon on August 15, 2026, leaving a profound and lasting impact on everyone who had the privilege of knowing her. Born with a gentle spirit and an unshakable strength, Gabby entered the foster care system at just nine years old. Her…

Cheryl Lynn Gravitt was a woman with a free spirit, a strong heart, and a faith that carried her through life. She lived life on her own terms and believed that everyone deserved the freedom to be exactly who God created them to be. She will be remembered for her individuality, her openness, and her…

Ralph R. Hall, M.D., nephrologist, endocrinologist and medical educator, died peacefully on August 14, 2026, of metastatic lung cancer at 100 years of age. Hall was born in Colorado Springs, Colorado, in 1926 and then moved to Leoti, Kansas, where he attended Wichita County Community High School. He lettered in football, basketball, and track for…

Robert Colborn, age 73, of Laharpe, Kansas, passed away peacefully on August 14, 2026, from cancer. He was born August 11, 1953, in Hominy City Hospital, in Osage County, Oklahoma to Robert W. Colborn and Norma C. Duncan. He was employed by the City of Iola for 31 years. He was blessed to have the…

Patricia Ann Peterson, 81, of Kansas City, Kansas, passed away August 19, 2026. Patricia was born June 28, 1945 in Kansas City, Missouri. She was adopted by Joseph and Elizabeth Ryan. She was a dedicated mother and grandmother. She was fiercely dedicated to her family. She is preceded in death by: parents, Joseph M. Ryan…

Brennan Michael Peebles, 29, passed away on August 13, 2026. Brennan was born on November 19, 1996, to John and Penny (Butler) Peebles. He graduated from Blue Springs High School in 2015. He worked for Mars Corporation, where he took great pride in his work and the promotions he earned throughout his time there. Brennan…

Marsha Marie (Ostermann) Mingle, 77, passed away July 29, 2026, after a relatively brief illness as a result of metastatic lung cancer. Born on May 2, 1949, in Kansas City, Missouri, to Bud and Corde Ostermann, Marsha attended Our Savior Lutheran School and later Shawnee Mission North High School. She graduated with a degree in…

Janetta Lyn Ross was born on March 29, 1967, in Bessemer, Alabama, to James and Vernie C. Jackson. Nanette Jackson and Michael Ross also preceded her in death. At a very early age, Janetta moved from Alabama to Chicago and later attended school at Horseman Elementary and then South Shore High School, where her life’s…

Eli Jones passed away on August 10, 2026, after a tragic incident which happened recently, and was hospitalized for 10 days in the ICU. Eli was born on August 24, 2010, to Erin Jones in Pittsburg, Kansas. He grew up between Amarillo, Texas and Southeast Kansas. He has attended elementary and high school in Altamont,…