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Tyler Dion Watson
Jul 25, 2025
Tyler Dion Watson was born on December 8, 1991, in Kansas City, Missouri, to Lawrence Curry and Brandy Watson.
He received his education in the Raymore-Peculiar School District, where he was well known for his athletic talents, especially in football and basketball.
As a child, Tyler cherished camping trips with his Grandpa, Lawrence Anderson, and spending time at Maw-Maw’s house, Debra Watson,...
Terry Michael Smith
Jul 23, 2025
Terry Smith, 67, of Independence passed away July 23, 2025. He was born April 22, 1958 to William Smith and Doris Perry. He was married to Barbara Bailey.
Kathleen Noel Soule (Gunn)
Jul 22, 2025
Kathleen Soule, 75 of of Bates City passed away July 22, 2025. She was born December 11, 1949 to James Bert and Pauline Gunn.
Terry Johnson
Jul 22, 2025
Terry Johnson, 82, of Houston Lake, passed away July 22, 2025. He was born July 19m 1943 to Howard Johnson and Loretta Bower.
Dean Allen Paris
Jul 22, 2025
Dean Paris, 59, of Kansas City passed away July 22, 2025. He was born July 15, 1966 to Richard Paris and Patricia O'Leary.
David Paul Brakke
Jul 22, 2025
David Paul Brakke 77, of Overland Park, Kansas passed away on July 2, 2025 at Menorah Medical Center. He was born to Elwyn Brakke & June Brakke (Calvert) in Sioux City, IA.
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Willie Mae Heilderberg
Jul 21, 2025
Willie Mae Heilderberg, 57, of Kansas City, passed away on June 21, 2025. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, August 9th, 2025, at Golden Gate Funeral & Cremation Services, LLC, Kansas City, MO. The visitation will begin at 10:00 AM, followed by the funeral service at 11:00 AM.
Claude Leon Lytle
Jul 21, 2025
Claude Leroy Lytle was born on October 11, 1961, to Claude Leon Lytle and Mildred katherine Lytle Williamson in Kansas City, Missouri. He was the youngest child born to this union.
Claude received his education in the Kansas City Public School District, and he attended Bishop Hogan High School. He worked in the hospitality industry until his death.
Claude accepted Christ at...
April Forys
Jul 19, 2025
April L. Forys age 51 passed away on Saturday July 19 2025. She was born on Apr. 1, 1974, The daughter of Gregory Forys and Dianna Williams.
April was a loving mother, a cherished daughter & sister and a friend to all that knew her. She was a graduate of EHS, received the presidential award and her CNA certificate.
She is preceded...
Tommy Earl Spencer Sr.
Jul 19, 2025
Tommy Spencer Sr., 65, of Kansas City passed away July 19, 2025. He was born June 30, 1960 to Robert and Cozzetta Spencer. A funeral service will be held Wednesday, August 13, 2025, at Golden Gate Funeral & Cremation Services, LLC , 2800 E. 18th St. Kansas City, MO 64127. The visitation will begin at 2:00 pm, the service will...
Scott Leirer
Jul 17, 2025
Scott Leirer, 55, of Kansas City passed away July 17,2025. He was born December 22, 1969 to Richard Leirer and Connie Wills.
Kenneth Ray Birmingham Sr.
Jul 17, 2025
Kenneth Birmingham Sr., 67 of Grandview passed away July 17, 2025. He was born November 09, 1957 to John and Mary Birmingham.
Mary Dale Lockridge
Jul 16, 2025
Mary Lockridge, 72, of Independence passed away July 16, 2025. She was born November 28, 1952 to Otis and Mildred Lockridge.
Funeral services will be held Thursday August 14, 2025 at Golden Gate Funeral & Cremation Services, LLC 2800 E. 18th St. Kansas City, MO 64127. The visitation will begin at 10:00 A.M, the service will follow at 11:00 A.M.
Eldon Layne Painter
Jul 16, 2025
Eldon Painter, 67, of Overland Park passed away July 16, 2025. He was born March 07, 1958 to Herbert Painter and Josephine Dell.
John Patrick Gronniger
Jul 16, 2025
John Gronniger, 72, of Eudora passed away July 16, 2025. He was born April 22, 1953 to John Gronniger Jr. and Marjorie Gronniger.
Mary Ann Ohlemier
Jul 16, 2025
Mary Ann Ohlemeier, 84, passed away on July 16, 2025. Born in Des Moines, Iowa, and raised in Chicago, Illinois, she made Great Bend, Kansas, her cherished hometown. There, she raised her family and left a lasting impact on her community. Mary’s early years were shaped by frequent moves due to her first husband Terry M. Spillar’s career in the...
David Lee Reed
Jul 16, 2025
David Reed was born July 31st 1956, in Leavenworth Kansas to Samuel Reed and Helen Reed. David Reed graduated from Leavenworth High School and worked as a Janitor and Custodian along with working on many vehicles for numerous people. He was very good and made many friends along the way. David was blessed to have a daughter with Maria Hanner...
Marcia Paul Dawn Conrad (Elcyzyn)
Jul 15, 2025
Marcia Conrad, 52, of Independence passed away July 15, 2025. He was born July 10, 1973 to Donald Elcyzyn and Shirley Adair. She was married to Scott Conrad.
Marcia Paula Dawn Elcyzyn
Jul 15, 2025
Marcia Paula Dawn Elcyzyn, lovingly known by her family as "Ditto" and "Place," passed away on July 15, 2025, in Kansas City, Missouri, at the young age of 52, surrounded by love.
Born on July 10, 1973, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Marcia lived a life rooted in care, resilience, and deep devotion to her family. She found joy and purpose in...
Marilyn Marie Walton
Jul 15, 2025
Marilyn Walton 85, of Saint Joseph, MO passed away on July 15, 2025 at Maywood Terrace Living Center. She was born to Floyd D. Mooney & Esther (Steuart) Mooney in Moray, KS.
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