Obituary Listing

William 'Bill' J. Narron

William 'Bill' J. Narron

Oct 9, 2017

William "Bill" J. Narron, 88, of Bella Vista, Arkansas passed away October 9, 2017. He was born on May 14, 1929 in Kansas City, Missouri to Jack and Madeline Narron. Bill moved to Blue Springs, Missouri as a small child. He worked for Adams Dairy and retired from Fleming Foods in May 1991. Moved to Bella Vista in August 1991....

John B. Platt, Jr.

John B. Platt, Jr.

Sep 25, 2017

John B. Platt, Jr. died at home, peacefully on September 25, 2017. A Memorial Service will be at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, October 7th at Grace & Holy Trinity Cathedral, 415 W. 13th Street, Kansas City, MO. A reception will follow at the familys home from 1:00 p.m. through the evening. In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial contributions to...

Dan J. Holmes

Dan J. Holmes

Sep 23, 2017

Dan J. Holmes, 80, of Kansas City, MO, passed away on September 23, 2017. A Memorial Service will be held on Thursday, September 28th from 6:00-7:30pm at Muehlebach Funeral Care, 6800 Troost Ave, KCMO. Dan was born on March 14, 1937 in Marshall, MO, to John and Eunice (Skaggs) Holmes. Dan was the fifth of eleven children. He was raised...

Barbara Kay Hall

Barbara Kay Hall

Sep 20, 2017

Barbara Kay Hall, age 79, of Overland Park, Kansas, passed away on Wednesday, September 20, 2017 at her home with her family and soulmate, Al Vidricksen, by her side. A Visitation will be held at Muehlebach Funeral Care, 6800 Troost Avenue, Kansas City, Missouri, on Wednesday, September 27th from 11:00am-12:00pm, with the service beginning at 12:00pm. Following the service, burial...

William Earl Bass

William Earl Bass

Sep 20, 2017

William Earl Bass, 76, of Lees Summit, MO, passed away September 20, 2017 at Lees Summit Medical Center. Bill was born in Richmond, IN, on October 6, 1940 to Dale and Irene Bass. He was a proud member of the United States Marine Corps for 24 years and upon retirement, Bill began a new career as an IT Specialist for...

James Harold Crosby

James Harold Crosby

Sep 17, 2017

Jim Crosby passed away September 17, 2017, after a year-long battle with pancreatic cancer. He lived his 80 years to the fullest. Jim was an artist, designer, and craftsman who saw the beauty in everything. He appreciated a witty, well-told story and perfected the craft himself, often ending a funny story with an up-turned smirk. He loved to talk to...

Christine M. Keen

Christine M. Keen

Sep 16, 2017

Christine Marie Keen, aged 69, passed away peacefully on September 16th, 2017 with her husband Steve at her side. Chris was born in Kansas City, MO to John Thomas Currigan and Beatrice Cecilia Graf. The youngest of seven children, Christine was beloved sister to Mary Virginia Malone, Beatrice Young, Martina Jarnevic, Tom Currigan, Rita Mills and Marge Carpenter. Christine attended...

Linda Sue Mcrorey

Linda Sue Mcrorey

Sep 14, 2017

Linda Sue McRorey, age 60, of Excelsior Springs, Missouri, passed away peacefully in the early morning on Thursday, September 14, 2017. A Memorial Service will be held in honor of Linda at 1:00pm on Saturday, September 16th at Christian Fellowship Ministries, 40513 W. 134th Street, Richmond, Missouri 64085. All are welcome to come and celebrate the life of Linda. In...

Bridget Byrd

Bridget Byrd

Sep 11, 2017

Bridget Byrd, 86, of Kansas City, MO passed away September 11, 2017, surrounded by her family. Visitation will be 8-10am Saturday, at St. Therese Little Flower Church, 5814 Euclid Ave, Kansas City, MO 64130-3336. Rosary will be prayed at 9:30. Mass will follow at 10am, with burial at Mt. Olivet Catholic Cemetery, 7601 Blue Ridge Blvd, Raytown, MO 64138. There...

F. Neal Neal Raupp

F. Neal Neal Raupp

Sep 8, 2017

Francis Neal Raupp of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away on September 8, 2017, in his home with a number of family and friends present. Neal was born on July 10, 1925 to Phillip and Anieta Raupp. He was the sixth of seven children. Neal graduated from Paseo High School in Kansas City in January 1943 where he had been a...

Lawrence W. 'Larry' Mcmanus

Lawrence W. 'Larry' Mcmanus

Sep 7, 2017

Lawrence W. "Larry" McManus, age 97, of Prairie Village, KS, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 7, 2017. Visitation will be from 5:00pm to 7:00pm on Monday, September 11th at Muehlebach Funeral Care, 6800 Troost Ave, Kansas City, MO. The Rosary will be prayed at 6:30pm. Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 10:00am, Tuesday, September 12th at St. Ann...

Rex Marion Whitton, Jr.

Rex Marion Whitton, Jr.

Sep 6, 2017

Rex Marion Whitton, Jr., left this earthly life on Wednesday, September 6, 2017. A Memorial Service will be held at 1:00pm, Saturday, September 16th at John Knox Presbyterian Kirk, 11430 Wornall Rd, KCMO, followed by a Celebration of Life from 2:00-4:00pm at Kingswood Manor, 10000 Wornall Rd, KCMO. The family suggests memorial contributions to KUEA-Parkinsons P. D., c/o Dr. Kelly...

Lucia Giancerelli Barker

Lucia Giancerelli Barker

Sep 5, 2017

Lucia Giancerelli Barker, age 97, of Camdenton, MO passed away on Tuesday, September 5th 2017. Lucia was born in Kansas City, MO to James and Rose (Stasi) Giancerelli on September 20th 1919. She was preceded in death by her husband, Otis, her parents and 3 brothers and 3 sisters. Lucia was a homemaker and is survived by her children; James...

Donald R. Smith

Donald R. Smith

Sep 3, 2017

Donald R. Smith, 84, passed away September 3, 2017. Visitation will be held on Saturday, September 9th, from 9:00 10:00 a.m., followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m. at St. Matthew the Apostle Church, 8001 Longview Rd., Kansas City, MO 64134. Entombment will be at Mt. Olivet Mausoleum. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be...

David James Gray

David James Gray

Aug 29, 2017

David James Gray, 68, of Kansas City, MO passed away on August 29, 2017. The rosary will be prayed at 5:30 pm Tuesday, Sept. 5th at Muehlebach Funeral Care, 6800 Troost Ave, Kansas City, MO followed by visitation until 7:30 pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be Wednesday at 10:30 am at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church, 2 East 75th St.,...

Margaret Mccabe

Margaret Mccabe

Aug 29, 2017

Margaret McCabe, 99, of Overland Park, KS passed away August 29, 2017, at Olathe Hospice House surrounded by family members. Graveside service will be held at Forest Hill cemetery, 6901 Troost Avenue, Kansas City, MO at 10:30, Friday September 1. Memorial contributions may be given to Olathe Hospice House.Margaret was born December 16, 1917, the daughter of John and Bessie...

Frank A. Toplikar

Frank A. Toplikar

Aug 25, 2017

Frank Toplikar, 88, of Overland Park, KS passed away August 25, 2017 surrounded by his family. Frank was born in Kansas City, KS, on August 26, 1928, the son of August and Josephine Toplikar. Frank was first generation American. His parents emigrated from Slovenia in 1912. Frank attended Holy Family Grade School, Bishop Ward High School and Rockhurst College. On...

Susie Alice Johnson

Susie Alice Johnson

Aug 24, 2017

Susie Alice Johnson, age 81, of Independence, Missouri, passed away peacefully at Blue Hills Rest Home in Independence on Thursday, August 24, 2017. A Funeral Service will be held for Susie on Thursday, August 31st at Muehlebach Funeral Care, 6800 Troost Avenue, Kansas City, Missouri 64131, beginning at 1:00pm. Susie was born on October 13, 1935 in Wellington, Missouri, to...

Dale Z. Francisco

Dale Z. Francisco

Aug 22, 2017

Dale Z. Francisco, 78, of Raytown, MO., passed away August 22, 2017. Visitation will be held Monday, August 28, from 10:00 to 11:00 am, followed by the funeral service at 11:00 am, at Spring Valley Baptist Church, 8801 E 79th St., Raytown, MO. Interment will follow at Green Lawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to...

Robyn M. Sanders

Robyn M. Sanders

Aug 19, 2017

Robyn M. Sanders, 43, of Raytown, MO, passed away on August 19, 2017. Visitation will be held at St. Regis Church, 8941 James A. Reed Rd., KCMO, starting at 5:30pm Friday, August 25th followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 6:30pm. Robyn was born on May 23, 1974 in Independence, MO, to Jessie and Martha (Eidson) Appleby. She graduated from...

William 'Bill' J. Narron

William 'Bill' J. Narron

Oct 9, 2017

William "Bill" J. Narron, 88, of Bella Vista, Arkansas passed away October 9, 2017. He was born on May 14, 1929 in Kansas City, Missouri to Jack and Madeline Narron. Bill moved to Blue Springs, Missouri as a small child. He worked for Adams Dairy and retired from Fleming Foods in May 1991. Moved to Bella Vista in August 1991....

John B. Platt, Jr.

John B. Platt, Jr.

Sep 25, 2017

John B. Platt, Jr. died at home, peacefully on September 25, 2017. A Memorial Service will be at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, October 7th at Grace & Holy Trinity Cathedral, 415 W. 13th Street, Kansas City, MO. A reception will follow at the familys home from 1:00 p.m. through the evening. In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial contributions to...

Dan J. Holmes

Dan J. Holmes

Sep 23, 2017

Dan J. Holmes, 80, of Kansas City, MO, passed away on September 23, 2017. A Memorial Service will be held on Thursday, September 28th from 6:00-7:30pm at Muehlebach Funeral Care, 6800 Troost Ave, KCMO. Dan was born on March 14, 1937 in Marshall, MO, to John and Eunice (Skaggs) Holmes. Dan was the fifth of eleven children. He was raised...

Barbara Kay Hall

Barbara Kay Hall

Sep 20, 2017

Barbara Kay Hall, age 79, of Overland Park, Kansas, passed away on Wednesday, September 20, 2017 at her home with her family and soulmate, Al Vidricksen, by her side. A Visitation will be held at Muehlebach Funeral Care, 6800 Troost Avenue, Kansas City, Missouri, on Wednesday, September 27th from 11:00am-12:00pm, with the service beginning at 12:00pm. Following the service, burial...

William Earl Bass

William Earl Bass

Sep 20, 2017

William Earl Bass, 76, of Lees Summit, MO, passed away September 20, 2017 at Lees Summit Medical Center. Bill was born in Richmond, IN, on October 6, 1940 to Dale and Irene Bass. He was a proud member of the United States Marine Corps for 24 years and upon retirement, Bill began a new career as an IT Specialist for...

James Harold Crosby

James Harold Crosby

Sep 17, 2017

Jim Crosby passed away September 17, 2017, after a year-long battle with pancreatic cancer. He lived his 80 years to the fullest. Jim was an artist, designer, and craftsman who saw the beauty in everything. He appreciated a witty, well-told story and perfected the craft himself, often ending a funny story with an up-turned smirk. He loved to talk to...

Christine M. Keen

Christine M. Keen

Sep 16, 2017

Christine Marie Keen, aged 69, passed away peacefully on September 16th, 2017 with her husband Steve at her side. Chris was born in Kansas City, MO to John Thomas Currigan and Beatrice Cecilia Graf. The youngest of seven children, Christine was beloved sister to Mary Virginia Malone, Beatrice Young, Martina Jarnevic, Tom Currigan, Rita Mills and Marge Carpenter. Christine attended...

Linda Sue Mcrorey

Linda Sue Mcrorey

Sep 14, 2017

Linda Sue McRorey, age 60, of Excelsior Springs, Missouri, passed away peacefully in the early morning on Thursday, September 14, 2017. A Memorial Service will be held in honor of Linda at 1:00pm on Saturday, September 16th at Christian Fellowship Ministries, 40513 W. 134th Street, Richmond, Missouri 64085. All are welcome to come and celebrate the life of Linda. In...

Bridget Byrd

Bridget Byrd

Sep 11, 2017

Bridget Byrd, 86, of Kansas City, MO passed away September 11, 2017, surrounded by her family. Visitation will be 8-10am Saturday, at St. Therese Little Flower Church, 5814 Euclid Ave, Kansas City, MO 64130-3336. Rosary will be prayed at 9:30. Mass will follow at 10am, with burial at Mt. Olivet Catholic Cemetery, 7601 Blue Ridge Blvd, Raytown, MO 64138. There...

F. Neal Neal Raupp

F. Neal Neal Raupp

Sep 8, 2017

Francis Neal Raupp of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away on September 8, 2017, in his home with a number of family and friends present. Neal was born on July 10, 1925 to Phillip and Anieta Raupp. He was the sixth of seven children. Neal graduated from Paseo High School in Kansas City in January 1943 where he had been a...

Lawrence W. 'Larry' Mcmanus

Lawrence W. 'Larry' Mcmanus

Sep 7, 2017

Lawrence W. "Larry" McManus, age 97, of Prairie Village, KS, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 7, 2017. Visitation will be from 5:00pm to 7:00pm on Monday, September 11th at Muehlebach Funeral Care, 6800 Troost Ave, Kansas City, MO. The Rosary will be prayed at 6:30pm. Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 10:00am, Tuesday, September 12th at St. Ann...

Rex Marion Whitton, Jr.

Rex Marion Whitton, Jr.

Sep 6, 2017

Rex Marion Whitton, Jr., left this earthly life on Wednesday, September 6, 2017. A Memorial Service will be held at 1:00pm, Saturday, September 16th at John Knox Presbyterian Kirk, 11430 Wornall Rd, KCMO, followed by a Celebration of Life from 2:00-4:00pm at Kingswood Manor, 10000 Wornall Rd, KCMO. The family suggests memorial contributions to KUEA-Parkinsons P. D., c/o Dr. Kelly...

Lucia Giancerelli Barker

Lucia Giancerelli Barker

Sep 5, 2017

Lucia Giancerelli Barker, age 97, of Camdenton, MO passed away on Tuesday, September 5th 2017. Lucia was born in Kansas City, MO to James and Rose (Stasi) Giancerelli on September 20th 1919. She was preceded in death by her husband, Otis, her parents and 3 brothers and 3 sisters. Lucia was a homemaker and is survived by her children; James...

Donald R. Smith

Donald R. Smith

Sep 3, 2017

Donald R. Smith, 84, passed away September 3, 2017. Visitation will be held on Saturday, September 9th, from 9:00 10:00 a.m., followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m. at St. Matthew the Apostle Church, 8001 Longview Rd., Kansas City, MO 64134. Entombment will be at Mt. Olivet Mausoleum. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be...

David James Gray

David James Gray

Aug 29, 2017

David James Gray, 68, of Kansas City, MO passed away on August 29, 2017. The rosary will be prayed at 5:30 pm Tuesday, Sept. 5th at Muehlebach Funeral Care, 6800 Troost Ave, Kansas City, MO followed by visitation until 7:30 pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be Wednesday at 10:30 am at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church, 2 East 75th St.,...

Margaret Mccabe

Margaret Mccabe

Aug 29, 2017

Margaret McCabe, 99, of Overland Park, KS passed away August 29, 2017, at Olathe Hospice House surrounded by family members. Graveside service will be held at Forest Hill cemetery, 6901 Troost Avenue, Kansas City, MO at 10:30, Friday September 1. Memorial contributions may be given to Olathe Hospice House.Margaret was born December 16, 1917, the daughter of John and Bessie...

Frank A. Toplikar

Frank A. Toplikar

Aug 25, 2017

Frank Toplikar, 88, of Overland Park, KS passed away August 25, 2017 surrounded by his family. Frank was born in Kansas City, KS, on August 26, 1928, the son of August and Josephine Toplikar. Frank was first generation American. His parents emigrated from Slovenia in 1912. Frank attended Holy Family Grade School, Bishop Ward High School and Rockhurst College. On...

Susie Alice Johnson

Susie Alice Johnson

Aug 24, 2017

Susie Alice Johnson, age 81, of Independence, Missouri, passed away peacefully at Blue Hills Rest Home in Independence on Thursday, August 24, 2017. A Funeral Service will be held for Susie on Thursday, August 31st at Muehlebach Funeral Care, 6800 Troost Avenue, Kansas City, Missouri 64131, beginning at 1:00pm. Susie was born on October 13, 1935 in Wellington, Missouri, to...

Dale Z. Francisco

Dale Z. Francisco

Aug 22, 2017

Dale Z. Francisco, 78, of Raytown, MO., passed away August 22, 2017. Visitation will be held Monday, August 28, from 10:00 to 11:00 am, followed by the funeral service at 11:00 am, at Spring Valley Baptist Church, 8801 E 79th St., Raytown, MO. Interment will follow at Green Lawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to...

Robyn M. Sanders

Robyn M. Sanders

Aug 19, 2017

Robyn M. Sanders, 43, of Raytown, MO, passed away on August 19, 2017. Visitation will be held at St. Regis Church, 8941 James A. Reed Rd., KCMO, starting at 5:30pm Friday, August 25th followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 6:30pm. Robyn was born on May 23, 1974 in Independence, MO, to Jessie and Martha (Eidson) Appleby. She graduated from...