Obituaries

Dec 30, 2021

Gilbert Leroy “Lee” Ridenour died peacefully in his sleep on Thursday, December 30, 2021, at his home in Peculiar, Missouri at the age of 82.

Lee is survived by his wife Carol Ridenour, five children, nine grandchildren, and three great grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his mother and father and one grandchild.

Lee was born on July 29,...

Dec 19, 2021

Dustin W. Marker died unexpectedly at his home on December 19th, 2021, at the age of 47. He was born on May 1,1974 in Columbia, MO to Terry Marker and William Clay.

Dustin was a loving husband to his wife Virginia for almost 22 years and a loving father to their 8 year old Kyle. Dustin and Virginia have lived...

Dec 16, 2021

Patty Lou Smart (Ogle) passed away peacefully on December 16, 2021 at Foxwood Springs in Raymore, Missouri at the age of 86 surrounded by family.

She is survived by her sister Barbara Williams of Raytown, Missouri, sister Deb Haggerty of York, Pennsylvania, son Ken Smith of Ponte Vedra, Florida, son Don Smith of Blue Springs, Missouri, daughter Jacki Wyrick of...

Dec 10, 2021

Randall Craig Dyer died unexpectedly at home on Friday, December 10, 2021 in Kansas City, Missouri at the age of 56.

Randall is survived by his mother, Carolyn Smith, and stepdad, Stan Smith, of Bakersfield, CA; his brothers, Ron Dyer and Brad Smith (Holley), of Bakersfield, CA; his sisters, Shawn Raymond (Chuck) and Cindy Grider (Grant), of Bakersfield, CA; his...

Dec 5, 2021

Steven Wayne Salmon died peacefully in Kansas City, MO on December 5, 2021. Steven was 58.

Steven is survived by his wife Tina Salmon; children: Tabita Ferreira, Samantha Salmon, and Steven Wayne, Jr.; grandkids: Jordan, Jackson, and Ameria Farreira, Lovella Jennings, and Chloe Salmon; his siblings: Teresa Anderson, Karen Salmon, Randy Salmon, Dana Salmon, and Billy Salmon Jr.; and many...

Nov 11, 2021

Karl Edward Shade, 92, passed away on November 11, 2021, in Raymore, Missouri. He was born on November 23, 1928, in Kansas City, Missouri to Virgil E. and Elsa H. Shade (nee Rorert). He graduated from Orrick High School in Orrick, Missouri in 1946, followed by graduation from William Jewell college in 1950, where he was a member of the...

Nov 8, 2021

Paula J. Russell passed away Nov 8, 2021 at her home. She was born Jan. 16, 1956 in Kansas City, MO.

She was preceded in death by her parents Kenneth and Betty Jean Russell.

She is survived by her loving wife Tammy Russell of Belton, MO; her siblings: Sandi (Ron) Brooks; Padi (Terry) Pettus of Farmington, MO; Debi Russell of...

Nov 6, 2021

BLUE SPRINGS, MO - Sue Ellen Schwein Grinlinton, 77, of Blue Springs, peacefully passed away, November 6, 2021, at her home, surrounded by the love of her family. Sue was born December 31, 1943, in Hays, Kansas, to Rex L. and Margaret Reed Schwein. She and her four siblings grew up in a noisy and loving home in Atchison, Kansas,...

Nov 2, 2021

Earl "Gene" Kagarice passed away November 2, 2021, in Garden City, Missouri at the age of 63. Gene is survived by his sister Decora Revell of Scottsville, Kentucky; his brother Walter "Dee Dee" Kagarice; many nieces and nephews; and cousins he was close to. He is preceded in death by his father Walter Kagarice, his mother Juanita Baker, his sister...

Nov 2, 2021

Ivan L. “BIG I” Wendleton, Jr., 74, of Blue Springs, MO went to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, November 2, 2021 at home with family around him. He was born on December 13, 1946 in Kansas City, MO to Ivan and Ida Bell Wendleton.

Ivan graduated from William Chrisman High School in 1965. He proudly worked at...

Oct 23, 2021

Quentin (Quenbe) Cameron Berry transitioned on October 23rd, 2021, in Kansas City, MO at the age of 29. Quentin is survived by his mother, Catherine Berry Miller, Stepfather Melden Miller, Grandmothers Cinderella Johnson, and Betty J Miller, His beloved Aunts Teresa (Johnson) Brandon and Juanita Johnson, Uncle Tim Johnson, Cousins: LaMesha Johnson, Tyreka (Brandon) Smith, Torrance Brandon and Tamesha Johnson-Goodwin,...

Oct 15, 2021

Donny passed at home with family on Oct. 15th, 2021 in Harrisonville, MO. Born in Kansas City, Missouri, Donny attended Winnatonka High School. He later completed trade school and became a Master Millwright. He also went to college where he made the Dean’s List. He lived out his life in Harrisonville, MO pursuing his interest in geology.

Donny was a...

Oct 7, 2021

Diana (Dee) Gail (Quinn) Hooper died at home with family on Oct. 7th, 2021 in Greenwood, MO from complications of chronic COPD and heart problems at the age of 70.

She is survived by her husband Robert (Bob) Hooper of Greenwood, MO; her sister Peggy Jackson of Sugar Creek, MO; her brother Jack Quinn of Sugar Creek, MO, her brother...

Oct 4, 2021

Karel Bethel Multala of Kansas City, MO passed away peacefully on Monday October 4th, 2021, at the age of 69.

Karel was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and dear friend to many. She was born on September 5th, 1952, to Ernest Clarence Lewis and Patricia Joan Stammer in Bartlesville, Oklahoma. She grew up in a home full of love...

Oct 3, 2021

Shirley Ann Parker was born in Paris, Illinois on June 30th, 1964. She is the daughter of Leona Mae Mullins and Marshall Parker. Shirley passed away at home in Belton, Missouri on the morning of October 3rd, 2021 when she was 57 years old. She passed away from natural causes.

Shirley is survived by her two daughters: April Mae Parker...

Sep 29, 2021

David E. Roesch passed away at home with his family in Blairstown, MO on September 29th, 2021. He was 66 years old.

David is survived by his mother Ethel Lujten of Buckner, MO; his wife Mary; his brothers Joe Roesch and Kevin Dorrance; 4 sisters; his children Ricky, James, and Tennille; and his grandson Hunter Ayler.

David was born July...

Sep 15, 2021

Gary Keesler Sr passed away at his home in Garden City, MO surrounded by family on September 15th, 2021 at the age of 65.

He is survived by his wife of 42 years Nancy; his sons Gary Jr (Cherri) and Sam; 17 grandchildren; and 9 great- grandchildren.

The memorial service will be held September 25, 2021 at 11:00 am at...

Sep 7, 2021

Brent Alan Scott passed unexpectedly in his home on September 7th, 2021 in Blue Springs, MO at the age of 51. Brent is survived by his siblings: Kevin Scott (Nancy) of Arizona, Denise Larson (Gary) of St. Peters, MO, Lisa Weedman (Donny) of St. Charles, MO, and Brian Scott (Julie) of Oklahoma; his 10 children: Ryan Riley (Marci) of Colorado,...

Sep 1, 2021

Marla (Russ) Yonkman died unexpectedly at home on September 1, 2021 in Belton, Missouri at the age of 85.

Marla is survived by her children: Peggy Wilson, Jeff Yonkman (Julie), Kim Corbett, and Michele Brennen (Rick); sister-in-law Cheryl Yonkman; granddaughters: Shari Danford, Kristy Kohne, Rachel Machin (Brad), and Melissa Forster (Lee); grandsons: Ryan Yonkman and Dylan Brennen; great-grandchildren: Ashley Danford...

Aug 29, 2021

Brian was born August 3, 1968 in Kansas City, Missouri. He graduated from Liberty High School in 1986.

Brian’s passions were drawing, sketching, and going fishing. He loved music and live concerts. Brian also loved helping out at food pantries. He never met a stranger. Every person in the world, to him, was just a friend he hadn't met yet....