Lola Mae Enss, our beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother, passed away on April 8, 2025, at the age of 88. Born on July 2, 1936, in Topeka, Kansas, to Adolph Peach and Viola Keen Peach, Lola was one of eight children. She married Walter James Enss on August 28, 1953 and celebrated 64 years…

Michael Lee Jennings of Kansas City, 73, was born January 25th, 1952, in Springfield, Missouri, to William Harvey Jennings and Doris Jean (Pack) Jennings. His loving wife, Robin, was at his side when he peacefully went to be with Jesus on March 1st, 2025. Michael loved his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, who was his…

Termiz V. Hays, born February 12th 1980, was surrounded by family and friends on April 10th 2025 at the St. Joseph Medical Center where he passed after a long battle with illness. Termiz was well loved by many and loved many in return. Quick to lend a hand in any situation from a place to…

Margaret Ann (Calvert) Beal, formerly of Olney, Illinois, passed away peacefully into eternal rest on April 12, 2025, in Columbia, Missouri, at the age of 87. Born on April 21, 1937, in Lawrence County, Illinois to Merle F. Calvert and Mary J. (Dunlap) Calvert, Margaret was raised in Noble, Illinois where she attended grade school…

Roger William Walker passed away on April 6, 2025, in Buckner, Missouri. Born on November 8, 1961, in St. Joseph, Missouri, Roger lived a life marked by hard work dedication to his trades and devotion to his family. Roger spent over three decades working as a machinist and a carpenter, both careers that reflected his…

Diane Kufner, 82, passed away on April 6, 2025, in Buckner, Missouri. Born on January 6, 1943, in St. Joseph, Missouri, Diane lived a life rooted in faith, family and love. Throughout her life, Diane was known for her unwavering devotion to God and her deep spirituality. Her commitment to her faith was evident in…

Was born on 01-03-1944 in Keokuk, Iowa to Austin Eugene Diehl and Marjorie Louise (Kirchner) Diehl. He was raised in Kahoka, Missouri. He attended kindergarten class which was held at the Masonic Temple. (He would later marry one of his classmates.) He was a baptized member of Kahoka Baptist Church. He attended Kahoka Public School…

Elaine Irene Jones passed away at Boone Health on the morning of April 7, 2025 after a long battle with several ailments. Elaine was born on February 3, 1948 in Alton, Illinois to Lloyd William and Thelma Irene (Hall) Slaughter. She was the eldest of three girls, and kept things interesting for her family. Elaine…

The family of Tommy Wayne Stepaniak, of Paola, Kansas, sadly announces his passing on March 26, 2025. He was 74. Tom was born in Fresno, California, but grew up in Stilwell, Kansas. He graduated from Stilwell High School in 1968, lettering in football, basketball and track. Tom served in the Navy aboard the USS Vancouver…

Sharon Lucille Allison, 80, of Independence, MO, passed away peacefully on April 8, 2025. Born Sharon Lucille Frisbey to Velma (Andes) and Art Frisbey on December 31, 1944. Preceded in death by her Mother Velma, Father Art, Brother Roger, Sister Rose-Etta Chinnery (brother-in-law Robert) and sister-in-law Donna. Survived by Brothers Kenny (sister-in-law Elizabeth Ann) and…