Obituaries

Carol Ann Marie Harkleroad

Carol Ann Marie Harkleroad (née Burkett), 71, of Stilwell, Kansas, passed away peacefully on September 17, 2024, surrounded by her loved ones. Born on September 26, 1952, in Minot, North Dakota, Carol was the 6th of 9 children. She grew up in a large and loving Catholic family, with her parents Josephine (Kuechenmeister) and Llewellyn…

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Bobby Joe Farris

Bobby Joe Farris, a devoted follower of Jesus, the Christ, beloved husband, cherished father, proud grandfather, and dedicated member of his community, peacefully passed away on September 20th, 2024. He was 79 years old. Born on June 30, 1945, in rural St. Catherine Missouri, Bobby was the son of Earl Vernon and Cleo Margarette McNurlin…

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Charles “Chas” Gallegos

Charles “Chas” J. Gallegos, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, went to be with the Lord on September 12, 2024. Born on August 26, 1940, in Denver, Colorado, Chas was the son of Abe and Nellie Gallegos, who, along with his brother Conrad, preceded him in death. Chas is lovingly remembered by his wife…

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Carol Jeanette Eggeman Kirbyson

Carol Jeanette Eggeman Kirbyson was born May 5, 1964 in Kansas City, Kansas to Roy Richard Eggeman and Winnie Jewel Mahurin. Carol passed away in her sleep on September 10, 2024. Carol was preceded in death by her father, Roy Richard Eggeman. She is survived by: mother, Winnie Jewel Nead; stepfather, Charles Edward Nead; sisters,…

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Ralph M. Gundelfinger

Ralph M. Gundelfinger passed away peacefully on August 21st, 2024, at Sharon Lane Health and Rehabilitation after a short illness. Ralph was born on April 10th, 1925, to parents Thomas and Janet Gundelfinger of St. Louis, Missouri. Ralph was 17 years old when he enlisted in the Marines during World War II.  He was assigned…

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Mary Evelyn Sullivan Chirpich

Mary Evelyn Sullivan Chirpich (82), known to the Sullivan clan as Sis, passed away Friday, August 16 with her family at her side. After a battle with cancer, she left in her sleep, peacefully, as she hoped.  Mary Evelyn was born February 6, 1942, to Gertrude and Roger Sullivan of Shawnee, Kansas, as the fourth…

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Frantz Dieuvat Baptiste

Frantz Dieuvat Baptiste, 58, of Independence, Missouri, passed away on September 6, 2024. A visitation will be held from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM on Saturday, September 21, 2024, at Nativity of St. Mary Catholic Church, 10021 E 36th Terrace S, Independence, Missouri 64052. The funeral Mass will follow at 11:00 AM at the church.…

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Bob Blackman

 Bob was often called a Renaissance man, “a fully rounded person, knowledgeable in many areas, including the sciences, arts, and humanities.”  To that, his family would add that he was the one who got the call when the car wouldn’t start, the disposal was jammed, or help was needed to get an oversized mattress down…

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Robert Keith Conway

Robert Keith Conway, 69, of Lee’s Summit, MO, peacefully entered eternal rest on September 6th, 2024, surrounded by his loving wife and children. Keith was born in Independence, MO as the second of four children to Charles “Ken” and Betty Conway. He spent most of his childhood in Grandview, MO and graduated from Grandview High…

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Elizabeth Josephine Landoll

Elizabeth Josephine Landoll, affectionately known as “Jo,” passed away at her family lake house on August 30, 2024, at the age of 79. Jo was born on November 28, 1944, in Monett, Missouri and graduated from Monett High School. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She brought joy and happiness to…

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