Paul Leonard Hudson Sr., 88, of the greater Kansas City area, entered into eternal rest on December 27, 2024. Born on April 1, 1936, to Paul and Lucille Hudson, Paul spent his life rooted in faith, family, and service. After graduating high school, Paul served his country for four years in the U.S. Navy. Upon…

Second generation Irish, Margie was the oldest of five.  She graduated Loyola University in Chicago with a teaching degree. Margie fell in love with Jerome Francis Compernolle, married & moved to Kansas City. Together they raised three girls and two boys. Once the children were out of the house, she attended KU where she earned an…

After a long and courageous battle with Parkinson’s disease, Fredrick (Ric) Nelson Rogers passed away peacefully on December 25, 2024, with his devoted wife, Sheillah, by his side. Born in Woodward, Oklahoma, on February 20, 1944, Ric was the only child of Marjorie Nelson and Frederick Monroe Rogers. His family soon relocated to Southern California,…

Harvey Joseph Brown, 72, of Northeast Kansas City MO, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Christmas morning, Wednesday December 25th 2024. He was born November 25th 1952 to Charles and Jessie Brown. As one of ten children, Harvey, all his siblings, and his mother and father shared a very close family bond. …

Gary John Serville Sr., aged 77, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 14th, at home, surrounded by his loving family. Gary was born December 11th, 1947, in Kansas City, KS to Eugene and Mary Serville. In his early years, he grew up in Strawberry Hill in KCK with his older sister Bonnie Holzer, and parents…

Terrance Laird, 66, of Lee’s Summit, Missouri departed from this world on December 22, 2024. Terry was born on December 19, 1958, and raised in Raytown, Missouri. After attending CMSU, Terry began a career with the Social Security Administration and later moved to Lee’s Summit. In addition to the SSA, Terry served for over 20…

​Mary Lee Holden, 79, of Blue Springs, MO passed away December 23, 2024 from breast cancer. Mary was born August 9, 1945 in Independence, MO. She worked at the Baptist Hospital, Research Hospital and lastly spent 30 years with Kansas City Power and Light. She was preceded in death by: brother, Gary Trenthan; son, Michael…

Debra Fay Barnard, 72, died on December 21, 2024. She was born December 17, 1952 to Donald and Esther Ryals in Kansas City, Kansas, the youngest of four siblings. She graduated from East High School where she excelled in both academics and athletics. While attending Rockhurst College, she met the love of her life, Thomas…

Vincent “Chachi” DePaul Alaniz Jr. born on October 31st, 1979, in Kansas City, Kansas. He unexpectedly passed away on December 16th, 2024. Born to parents Vincent and Julia Alaniz, Sr. He was a devoted Dallas Cowboys Fan and loved supporting the local Kansas City Chiefs/Royals. He was an Automotive Technician at Walmart for more than…

Morris Hugger Jr., age 55,  passed away on December 20, 2024. Born October 27, 1969, he was the beloved son of Catherine Hunter and stepson to the late Charles Robinson. A graduate from high school in Chicago, Illinois, where he was born, he lived his life with love and compassion. He had a deep love…