Obituaries

Larry and Nancy Downey

Larry W. Downey, 88, passed away Monday, March 25th, 2024 at the Village Care Center in Lee’s Summit, MO.  Larry was born to Kenneth Downey and Isabelle (Van Matre) Downey on June 26, 1935 in Butler, MO.  He was the only child of Ken and Isabelle, and grew up in Adrian, MO, where he graduated…

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Diane Dorton

Diane Dorton, 64, of Raytown, MO passed away March 25, 2024 at Trustwell Assisted Living. Diane was born in Kansas City, MO on September 3, 1959. She leaves behind her husband Paul of 44 years as well as daughters Brandi Dorton and husband Bart Tittle and Meagan Dorton-Allison (preceded in death by husband Greg Allison).…

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Steven Ralph Holscher

Steven Ralph Holscher was born August 29, 1943 to Ralph and Margaret (Ulmer) Holscher. He was a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, Boy Scouts of America and attended Rockhurst and Raytown High Schools where he played football. Steve was also a member of the Marine Corps. He asked his parents to sign…

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Jayne Brown Pfeiffer

Jayne Brown Pfeiffer (nee Ireland), died on March 23, 2024, in Jefferson City, MO, at the age of 77. She was born on December 11, 1946, in St. Louis, MO. Jayne was preceded in death by her parents, Agnes Nadine Ireland and Charles Ferris Ireland, as well as her husband, Frederick Pfeiffer. She is survived…

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Christopher Keith Price

Christopher “Bugsy” Keith Price, 41 of Kansas City, MO passed away March 21, 2024. He was born February 19, 1983 in Kansas City, MO to Diann M Price and Keith V Price. Christopher was preceded in death by: grandfather, Maurice Price; grandfather, Jack Larsen; father, Keith V Price. He is survived by: grandmother, Ursula Price;…

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Jetta Ann Roberdes

Jetta Ann Roberdes (McKelvey), 73, of Overland Park, Kansas, passed away on March 19, 2024. She was born on July 31, 1950, in Marlow, OK. Jetta was a Registered Nurse and a lifelong caregiver who adored her profession. She had a passion for nursing and took great joy in caring for others. Jetta was a…

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Karen Evans-Finley

Karen Gail Evans-Finley, 73, of Jefferson City, Missouri, passed away on March 17, 2024 in Columbia, Mo after a brief illness. She was born on June 20, 1950, in New Orleans, Louisiana. She graduated from Helias Catholic High School in 1968 and Wallace Doty  School of  Beauty in 1969. Karen owned multiple businesses throughout her lifetime including…

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Mary Madalene Swetnam

Mary Madalene Swetnam July 18, 1932 – March 22, 2024 Mary Madalene Swetnam, born July 18, 1932, peacefully passed away on March 22, 2024. Madalene was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She attended Stephens College and the University of Missouri where she was a member of the Gamma Phi Beta sorority. Madalene enriched…

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Justin Scott Soehlig

Justin Scott Soehlig, 19, of Liberty, Missouri, passed away March 15, 2024. Justin was born March 24, 2004 in Kansas City, Missouri. He grew up in Liberty, Missouri and graduated from Liberty High School in 2022. Justin loved playing video games, listening to music, driving, hanging out with family and friends, playing basketball, and watching…

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Margaret Marie Swickard

Margaret Marie Swickard, 92, passed away on March 20, 2024 at Centerpoint Hospital from cancer. Funeral services will be held at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, Churchville Maryland at a later date. Margaret was a veteran of the US Navy. She worked as a secretary and bookkeeper and later a housewife and pastor’s wife. She was…

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