Obituary Listing

Stephen J. Schwarz

Stephen J. Schwarz

Feb 23, 2019

Stephen J. Schwarz, 64, of Kansas City, MO, passed away on February 23, 2019. All services will be held at St. Thomas More Church, 11822 Holmes Rd., KCMO, on Thursday, February 28th. The Rosary will be prayed at 9:30a.m., with Visitation following, and Mass of Christian Burial beginning at 11a.m. Interment at Mt. Moriah Cemetery. Steve was born on June...

Anthony Frank Tripp

Anthony Frank Tripp

Feb 20, 2019

Anthony Frank Tripp was born to Carl Tripp and Gloria Tripp nee Nigro on January 14th, 1950 in Kansas City, Missouri and was raised eldest of four siblings; Anne Symmonds, Pam Williams and Steve Tripp. From the beginning, he had an adventurous spirit and wild personality that carried him through life. A childhood filled with team driven projects, ranging from...

Lena Mae Tutorino Matthews

Lena Mae Tutorino Matthews

Feb 19, 2019

Lena Mae Tutorino Matthews, 84, passed away February 19, 2019. Known as nana to all her favorite people, Lena kept everyone laughing. She spoiled everyone with her generosity and love of baking. Her family and friends are blessed with countless great memories of her that they will cherish forever. Visitation will be from 12-1:30 pm Sunday, Feb. 24th at Muehlebach...

Roy L. Johnson

Roy L. Johnson

Feb 17, 2019

Roy L. Johnson, age 74, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away on February 17, 2019, the day before his 75th birthday, at Redwood of Kansas City South. Roy was born on February 18, 1944 in Pineville, Louisiana to his parents, Jack Johnson and Odell Johnson. He was one of two children, having an older sister whom he loved dearly. Roy...

Betty Ann Stanton

Betty Ann Stanton

Feb 10, 2019

Betty Ann (Klughartt) Stanton, age 99, passed away peacefully on February 10, 2019 at Santa Marta, Olathe, KS. She was born on March 3, 1919 to Andrew and Agnes Klughartt in Kansas City, MO. She graduated from St. Theresas Academy high school and attended Kansas City University (UMKC). Betty married Eugene F. Stanton on March 6, 1943 in Kansas City,...

Francis L. 'Mike' Michaelis

Francis L. 'Mike' Michaelis

Feb 9, 2019

Francis L. "Mike" Michaelis, age 96, of Kansas City, Missouri, was greeted by our Lord on Sunday, February 9, 2019. All services will be held at his long-time parish, Christ the King Catholic Church located at 8510 Wornall Rd., Kansas City, Missouri 64114, which he and his family were founding members of. The family will greet friends at 10:30 a.m.,...

Lena Mae Willard

Lena Mae Willard

Feb 6, 2019

Lena Mae Willard entered eternal rest on February 6, 2019, peacefully at her residence The Forum of Overland Park, KS. She lived a wonderful 99 years and 11 months. She was born in Mt. Grove, MO to John and Mable Hicks, and for 64 years enjoyed a magnificent marriage with Conrad R. Willard, all of whom she shares with the...

James Patrick Tierney

James Patrick Tierney

Feb 5, 2019

James (Jim) Patrick Tierney, loving husband, father, and grandfather, passed away on Tuesday, February 5, 2019, surrounded by his family. Jim was born in Kansas City, MO on April 30, 1927 to William and Ann (Schweiger) Tierney. He attended St. Francis Xavier grade school and Rockhurst High School in KCMO. He served in the Coast Guard in 1945 46. He...

Hugh Joseph Zimmer

Hugh Joseph Zimmer

Feb 1, 2019

Hugh Joseph Zimmer entered into much deserved rest on February 1, 2019 after a brief illness he courageously battled with optimism and determination typical of his character and life. Hugh was born to Helen and Al Zimmer in 1930 and grew up in Kansas City. Hugh attended Prairie Grade School, Southwest High School, the University of Missouri and holds a...

Vivian Lou Warrington

Vivian Lou Warrington

Jan 29, 2019

Vivian Lou (Blain) Warrington, age 91, of Leawood, Kansas, passed away peacefully with her husband and daughter by her side, at Sunrise of Leawood on January 29, 2019. All services will be held at Muehlebach Funeral Care, 6800 Troost Ave., Kansas City, MO 64131, on Saturday, February 9th. Visitation will begin at 1:00 p.m., with a Celebration of Life service...

Luevenia Puryear

Luevenia Puryear

Jan 27, 2019

Luevenia Puryear, age 87, of Leavenworth, Kansas, passed away peacefully in her home on Sunday, January 27, 2019. A Memorial Service will be held at the family reunion late this year. Luevenia was born on October 30, 1931 in Memphis, Tennessee, to her parents James and Mary (Henson) Puryear. She was one of six children, having three brothers and two...

Doris D. Shepherd

Doris D. Shepherd

Jan 23, 2019

Let the love and spirit of Doris be with us forever 97 years oldBorn on November 29, 1921, in Topeka, KansasPassed away on January 23, 2019, in Columbia, Missouri Doris Dean Shepherd passed away at her residence in Columbia, Missouri, January 23, 2019, at the age of ninety-seven after a long and productive life. She was born in Topeka, Kansas,...

Edward L. Turgeon

Edward L. Turgeon

Jan 21, 2019

Edward L. Turgeon, age 89, of Leawood, KS, passed away on January 21, 2019. All services will be held on Saturday, January 26th at Christ the King Catholic Church, 8510 Wornall Rd., Kansas City, MO 64114. Visitation will begin at 12:30 p.m. with Mass of Christian Burial starting at 1:30 p.m. There will be a Private Family Inurnment. Edward was...

Louis A. Clairmont, Jr.

Louis A. Clairmont, Jr.

Jan 20, 2019

Louis A. Clairmont, Jr., age 76, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away at his home on January 20, 2019. Visitation will be held from 6:00-8:00 p.m. on Friday, January 25th at Muehlebach Funeral Care, 6800 Troost Avenue, Kansas City, MO 64131. Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 26th at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church, 2...

Joan Allen

Joan Allen

Jan 19, 2019

Joan Louise Allen passed away on January 19, 2019. Visitation will be held from 4-6 pm on Fri., January 25th at St Thomas More Church, 11822 Holmes Rd, KCMO, followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 6pm. Joan was born on January 21, 1929 in Chanute, KS to Francis and Mildred Connor. After moving to Kansas City, MO in 1941...

Paul Ayer

Paul Ayer

Jan 16, 2019

It is with great sadness that the family of Paul Maurice Ayer announces his passing after battling follicular mesenteric lymphoma, on January 16, 2019, at the age of 77 years. Paul was born in Raton, New Mexico on December 11, 1941. At the age of 17, Paul knew he wanted to serve in the Marine Corps; he enlisted in July...

James E. Flynn

James E. Flynn

Jan 14, 2019

James E. Flynn, 76, passed away January 14, 2019. Visitation will be held from 10-11:00 am Friday, January 18th at St. Thomas More Church, 11822 Holmes Rd, Kansas City, MO followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00am. Private interment will be at Mt. Olivet Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family suggest memorial contributions to Parkinsons Foundation of the...

Rose M. Holder

Rose M. Holder

Jan 13, 2019

Rose M. Holder, 82, passed away January 13, 2019 surrounded by loved ones. Visitation will be held from 4:30-6:30pm Thursday, January 17th at Our Lady of the Presentation Church, 130 NW Murray Rd, Lees Summit, MO 64081 followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 6:30 pm. Entombment will be at Mt. Olivet Cemetery on Friday. Memorial contributions may be given...

Mary Pauline Marshall

Mary Pauline Marshall

Jan 11, 2019

Mary Pauline Marshall, 93 of Kansas City, Missouri passed away on Friday, January 11, 2019. She was born on August 10, 1925 in Oklahoma City, OK to Paul Henry and Mary Katherine (Conroy) Ensley. She was most of all a homemaker yet she did work as a flight attendant for Trans World Airlines at a time when one had to...

Carol Jean 'Jeanne' Hopfinger

Carol Jean 'Jeanne' Hopfinger

Jan 9, 2019

Carol Jean (Jeanne) Hopfinger died on January 9, 2019, after a long illness. She was born January 19, 1937, in Kansas City, MO, the daughter of the late Frederick A. and Cecelia Kraus. Jeanne graduated from Bishop Hogan High School, and met her future husband, Frank who drove her each day to Donnelly College at the suggestion of a friend....

Stephen J. Schwarz

Stephen J. Schwarz

Feb 23, 2019

Stephen J. Schwarz, 64, of Kansas City, MO, passed away on February 23, 2019. All services will be held at St. Thomas More Church, 11822 Holmes Rd., KCMO, on Thursday, February 28th. The Rosary will be prayed at 9:30a.m., with Visitation following, and Mass of Christian Burial beginning at 11a.m. Interment at Mt. Moriah Cemetery. Steve was born on June...

Anthony Frank Tripp

Anthony Frank Tripp

Feb 20, 2019

Anthony Frank Tripp was born to Carl Tripp and Gloria Tripp nee Nigro on January 14th, 1950 in Kansas City, Missouri and was raised eldest of four siblings; Anne Symmonds, Pam Williams and Steve Tripp. From the beginning, he had an adventurous spirit and wild personality that carried him through life. A childhood filled with team driven projects, ranging from...

Lena Mae Tutorino Matthews

Lena Mae Tutorino Matthews

Feb 19, 2019

Lena Mae Tutorino Matthews, 84, passed away February 19, 2019. Known as nana to all her favorite people, Lena kept everyone laughing. She spoiled everyone with her generosity and love of baking. Her family and friends are blessed with countless great memories of her that they will cherish forever. Visitation will be from 12-1:30 pm Sunday, Feb. 24th at Muehlebach...

Roy L. Johnson

Roy L. Johnson

Feb 17, 2019

Roy L. Johnson, age 74, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away on February 17, 2019, the day before his 75th birthday, at Redwood of Kansas City South. Roy was born on February 18, 1944 in Pineville, Louisiana to his parents, Jack Johnson and Odell Johnson. He was one of two children, having an older sister whom he loved dearly. Roy...

Betty Ann Stanton

Betty Ann Stanton

Feb 10, 2019

Betty Ann (Klughartt) Stanton, age 99, passed away peacefully on February 10, 2019 at Santa Marta, Olathe, KS. She was born on March 3, 1919 to Andrew and Agnes Klughartt in Kansas City, MO. She graduated from St. Theresas Academy high school and attended Kansas City University (UMKC). Betty married Eugene F. Stanton on March 6, 1943 in Kansas City,...

Francis L. 'Mike' Michaelis

Francis L. 'Mike' Michaelis

Feb 9, 2019

Francis L. "Mike" Michaelis, age 96, of Kansas City, Missouri, was greeted by our Lord on Sunday, February 9, 2019. All services will be held at his long-time parish, Christ the King Catholic Church located at 8510 Wornall Rd., Kansas City, Missouri 64114, which he and his family were founding members of. The family will greet friends at 10:30 a.m.,...

Lena Mae Willard

Lena Mae Willard

Feb 6, 2019

Lena Mae Willard entered eternal rest on February 6, 2019, peacefully at her residence The Forum of Overland Park, KS. She lived a wonderful 99 years and 11 months. She was born in Mt. Grove, MO to John and Mable Hicks, and for 64 years enjoyed a magnificent marriage with Conrad R. Willard, all of whom she shares with the...

James Patrick Tierney

James Patrick Tierney

Feb 5, 2019

James (Jim) Patrick Tierney, loving husband, father, and grandfather, passed away on Tuesday, February 5, 2019, surrounded by his family. Jim was born in Kansas City, MO on April 30, 1927 to William and Ann (Schweiger) Tierney. He attended St. Francis Xavier grade school and Rockhurst High School in KCMO. He served in the Coast Guard in 1945 46. He...

Hugh Joseph Zimmer

Hugh Joseph Zimmer

Feb 1, 2019

Hugh Joseph Zimmer entered into much deserved rest on February 1, 2019 after a brief illness he courageously battled with optimism and determination typical of his character and life. Hugh was born to Helen and Al Zimmer in 1930 and grew up in Kansas City. Hugh attended Prairie Grade School, Southwest High School, the University of Missouri and holds a...

Vivian Lou Warrington

Vivian Lou Warrington

Jan 29, 2019

Vivian Lou (Blain) Warrington, age 91, of Leawood, Kansas, passed away peacefully with her husband and daughter by her side, at Sunrise of Leawood on January 29, 2019. All services will be held at Muehlebach Funeral Care, 6800 Troost Ave., Kansas City, MO 64131, on Saturday, February 9th. Visitation will begin at 1:00 p.m., with a Celebration of Life service...

Luevenia Puryear

Luevenia Puryear

Jan 27, 2019

Luevenia Puryear, age 87, of Leavenworth, Kansas, passed away peacefully in her home on Sunday, January 27, 2019. A Memorial Service will be held at the family reunion late this year. Luevenia was born on October 30, 1931 in Memphis, Tennessee, to her parents James and Mary (Henson) Puryear. She was one of six children, having three brothers and two...

Doris D. Shepherd

Doris D. Shepherd

Jan 23, 2019

Let the love and spirit of Doris be with us forever 97 years oldBorn on November 29, 1921, in Topeka, KansasPassed away on January 23, 2019, in Columbia, Missouri Doris Dean Shepherd passed away at her residence in Columbia, Missouri, January 23, 2019, at the age of ninety-seven after a long and productive life. She was born in Topeka, Kansas,...

Edward L. Turgeon

Edward L. Turgeon

Jan 21, 2019

Edward L. Turgeon, age 89, of Leawood, KS, passed away on January 21, 2019. All services will be held on Saturday, January 26th at Christ the King Catholic Church, 8510 Wornall Rd., Kansas City, MO 64114. Visitation will begin at 12:30 p.m. with Mass of Christian Burial starting at 1:30 p.m. There will be a Private Family Inurnment. Edward was...

Louis A. Clairmont, Jr.

Louis A. Clairmont, Jr.

Jan 20, 2019

Louis A. Clairmont, Jr., age 76, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away at his home on January 20, 2019. Visitation will be held from 6:00-8:00 p.m. on Friday, January 25th at Muehlebach Funeral Care, 6800 Troost Avenue, Kansas City, MO 64131. Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 26th at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church, 2...

Joan Allen

Joan Allen

Jan 19, 2019

Joan Louise Allen passed away on January 19, 2019. Visitation will be held from 4-6 pm on Fri., January 25th at St Thomas More Church, 11822 Holmes Rd, KCMO, followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 6pm. Joan was born on January 21, 1929 in Chanute, KS to Francis and Mildred Connor. After moving to Kansas City, MO in 1941...

Paul Ayer

Paul Ayer

Jan 16, 2019

It is with great sadness that the family of Paul Maurice Ayer announces his passing after battling follicular mesenteric lymphoma, on January 16, 2019, at the age of 77 years. Paul was born in Raton, New Mexico on December 11, 1941. At the age of 17, Paul knew he wanted to serve in the Marine Corps; he enlisted in July...

James E. Flynn

James E. Flynn

Jan 14, 2019

James E. Flynn, 76, passed away January 14, 2019. Visitation will be held from 10-11:00 am Friday, January 18th at St. Thomas More Church, 11822 Holmes Rd, Kansas City, MO followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00am. Private interment will be at Mt. Olivet Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family suggest memorial contributions to Parkinsons Foundation of the...

Rose M. Holder

Rose M. Holder

Jan 13, 2019

Rose M. Holder, 82, passed away January 13, 2019 surrounded by loved ones. Visitation will be held from 4:30-6:30pm Thursday, January 17th at Our Lady of the Presentation Church, 130 NW Murray Rd, Lees Summit, MO 64081 followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 6:30 pm. Entombment will be at Mt. Olivet Cemetery on Friday. Memorial contributions may be given...

Mary Pauline Marshall

Mary Pauline Marshall

Jan 11, 2019

Mary Pauline Marshall, 93 of Kansas City, Missouri passed away on Friday, January 11, 2019. She was born on August 10, 1925 in Oklahoma City, OK to Paul Henry and Mary Katherine (Conroy) Ensley. She was most of all a homemaker yet she did work as a flight attendant for Trans World Airlines at a time when one had to...

Carol Jean 'Jeanne' Hopfinger

Carol Jean 'Jeanne' Hopfinger

Jan 9, 2019

Carol Jean (Jeanne) Hopfinger died on January 9, 2019, after a long illness. She was born January 19, 1937, in Kansas City, MO, the daughter of the late Frederick A. and Cecelia Kraus. Jeanne graduated from Bishop Hogan High School, and met her future husband, Frank who drove her each day to Donnelly College at the suggestion of a friend....