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…