Obituary Listing

Renee Marie Befort

Renee Marie Befort

Feb 28, 2016

Renee Marie Befort 50, Baldwin City KS died Sunday, February 28, 2016 at Kansas City Hospice House in Kansas City MO. She was born April 2, 1965 in Hays, Kansas to Adam and Rita Befort. She is survived by her daughter, Hannah Spriggs, partner, Virgil Nunnery, three brothers, Randy and wife Cecile, Shawnee KS, Curtis and wife Susan, Lenexa KS,...

Mila Jean Ehrlich

Mila Jean Ehrlich

Feb 21, 2016

MILA JEAN SMITH EHRLICH died February 21, 2016, at the age of 83. She was a lifelong Kansas City Missourian, born on May 12, 1932 as the youngest daughter of Francis See (Frank) Smith and Ada Louise Ludeke Smith. She earned bachelor and master's degrees at the University of Kansas City (later UMKC) and in 1954 was awarded a Fulbright...

Stephen K. Bland

Stephen K. Bland

Feb 20, 2016

STEPHEN K. BLAND 1943-2016 Stephen K. Bland, 72, of Kansas City, MO passed away on February 20, 2016.Services will be at a later date. Arr. Muehlebach Funeral Care. 816-444-2060. STEPHEN K. BLAND 1943-2016 Stephen K. Bland, 72, of Kansas City, MO passed away on February 20, 2016.Services will be at a later date. Arr. Muehlebach Funeral Care. 816-444-2060.

Gary T. Pickert

Gary T. Pickert

Feb 14, 2016

Gary Pickert, 60, of Overland Park, Kansas passed away February 14, 2016, surrounded and comforted by his family, after a long and private struggle against cancer. A Rosary will held on February 20th, at 9:00 a.m., with a Visitation following and Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 a.m. at Cure of Ars Catholic Church, 9401 Mission Road, Leawood, Kansas 66206....

Joan Rose Overly

Joan Rose Overly

Feb 14, 2016

Joan Rose Overly passed away peacefully on February 14, 2016 at the age of 90. She was born on May 30, 1925 to George and Minnie Overly in Kansas City, MO and remained a life-long resident. Although an only child who never married, Joan enjoyed all aspects of living life to its fullest. She dearly loved and was cared for...

Sheila R. Effertz

Sheila R. Effertz

Feb 10, 2016

Sheila (Ryan) Effertz, 76 of Kansas City, MO passed away February 10, 2016 with her family by her side. Visitation will be held Friday, February 19 at 10 a.m. and The Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 11:00 a.m. at St. Thomas More Catholic Church, 11822 Holmes Rd, Kansas City, MO. Burial to follow at Calvary Cemetery. Sheila (Ryan)...

John A. O'Sullivan, Jr.

John A. O'Sullivan, Jr.

Feb 9, 2016

John A. O'Sullivan Jr, 79, of Branson, MO passed away February 9th, 2016. Visitation will be 9:00 am Monday, April 25th followed by Mass at 10:00 am at St. Therese Little Flower Church, 5814 Euclid Ave., Kansas City, MO 64130-3336. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Wounded Warrior Project. John was born April 30, 1936,...

Victor P. Eckart

Victor P. Eckart

Feb 5, 2016

Victor Eckart, 79, of Belton, MO, passed away February 5, 2016. A visitation will be held on Tuesday, February 9 from 5 - 7pm at Muehlebach Funeral Home, 6800 Troost Ave., KCMO. Graveside services will be 10am Wednesday, February 10 at St. Joseph Cemetery in Shawnee, KS. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to City Union Mission, 1100...

Mary Ellen Rickey

Mary Ellen Rickey

Feb 3, 2016

Mary Ellen (Walker) Rickey of Austin, TX passed away peacefully on February 3rd, 2016. She is survived by two sons: Brandon (Tiffany) Heitman of Leander, TX and Shane (Starla) Imbler of Springtown, TX. Five Grandchildren: Brandon and Breauna Heitman; Shane Jr., Harlow and Eli Imbler. She was preceded in death by her father and mother, Franklin and Betty Walker of...

Alberta 'Bert' Bush

Alberta 'Bert' Bush

Jan 31, 2016

Bert Bush, 86, of Prairie Village, KS passed away January 31, 2016. Her wish was to have friends and loved one's gather at Loose Park Rose Garden when the roses are in full bloom and those arrangements will be announced at a later date. Memorial contributions may be given to Pets for Life in Kansas City. Bert was born in...

Sister Mary Annette Schorman, Csj

Sister Mary Annette Schorman, Csj

Jan 31, 2016

Sister Mary Annette Schorman, CSJ, 84, died Sunday, January 31, 2016 at St. Luke's Hospice House. Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday, February 6 at St. Catherine of Sienna Catholic Church, 4101 E. 105th Terrace, KCMO at 11:00 a.m. with visitation beginning at 10:00 a.m.Sr. Mary Annette was born in St. Louis, MO to Joseph and Anne (Cloonan)...

Lenora H. 'Tuggie' Watters

Lenora H. 'Tuggie' Watters

Jan 30, 2016

On January 30, in the early morning, Lenora H. "Tuggie" Watters passed away peacefully in the loving care of KC Hospice House. She was 92 years of age.Tuggie was born January 6, 1924 to Walter Clinton "Pete" and Maude Bess (Smith) Henry. She and her inseparable sister "Sissy" grew up in St. Louis, MO where she met her future husband...

Dorothy M. Johnson

Dorothy M. Johnson

Jan 28, 2016

Dorothy M. Johnson, 89, of OPKS died Jan. 28, 2016. Funeral service on Sat. Jan. 30, 11:30 a.m. at Muehlebach Funeral Care, 6800 Troost, KCMO. Visitation one hour prior to service. SERVICES Visitation Saturday, January 30, 2016 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Muehlebach Chapel 6800 Troost Avenue Kansas City, Missouri 64131 Funeral Service Saturday, January 30, 2016 11:30 AM Muehlebach...

Joan M. Hughes

Joan M. Hughes

Jan 28, 2016

Joan Mildred Hughes, age 84 of Kansas City, died peacefully on January 28, 2016. Joan was born on December 13, 1931, in Tarentum, PA.She graduated from nursing school in Pittsburgh, PA, and later served as Chief Nurse, Allegheny Valley Hospital in Pittsburgh. She joined the United States Air Force as a Flight Nurse in 1957. She met her beloved husband,...

Doris E. Boggs

Doris E. Boggs

Jan 26, 2016

Doris Boggs, 85, of Kansas City, MO, passed away on January 26, 2016. The Rosary will be prayed at 10:30 AM at Little Sisters of the Poor, 8745 James A Reed Rd., KCMO 64138, on Wednesday, February 3rd. The Mass will follow at 11:00 AM. SERVICES Rosary Wednesday, February 3, 2016 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM Little Sisters of the...

Kerry Henson

Kerry Henson

Jan 24, 2016

Kerry Henson, 71, of Kansas City, MO, passed away January 24, 2016, near cherished loved ones. Inurnment will be private. Memorial contributions may be made to the high school jazz band of your choice.Kerry was born October 22, 1944, in Tucumcari, NM, to Alice (Polefko) Workmaster. An only child, he was raised in Trinidad, CO, and Denver, CO. In Denver,...

Christopher Steven Dougherty

Christopher Steven Dougherty

Jan 22, 2016

Christopher Steven Dougherty, 41 of Belton Missouri passed away January 22. Visitation will be at 10 a.m. Saturday January 30 followed by Mass at 11 a.m. at St. Elizabeth Church, 2 E 75th St., KCMO. Memorial Contributions may be given to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention of Greater Kansas, envelopes will be provided at the service.He was preceded in...

Luis H. Grumbine

Luis H. Grumbine

Jan 21, 2016

Luis (Louie) passed away January 21st, 2016 from complications of Diabetes. Louie was born, the first child of Levi and Josephine Grumbine, October 17th, 1937 in Norman, Oklahoma. His family then settled in the Jamesport, Mo area where he attended Jamesport High School. He was named the "Man after every woman's heart." After graduating from Jamesport High, he proudly served...

Robert S. Duehren

Robert S. Duehren

Jan 17, 2016

Robert S. Duehren, 76, of Grandview, MO passed away peacefully at home in his sleep on Sunday, January 17, 2016. Born on June 30, 1939 in Concordia, KS to William and Alice Duehren. Bob grew up in Concordia. He graduated from Concordia Catholic High School in 1957, attended Marquette University and then Washburn University. He served in the Army afterwards,...

Mary Beirne

Mary Beirne

Jan 14, 2016

Mary C. Beirne, 96, of KCMO passed away on January 14, 2015. Visitation will be from 5 to 7:30 p.m. with the Rosary at 7 on Tuesday, Jan. 19 at Christ the King Catholic Church, 8510 Wornall Road, KCMO 64114. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, January 20 at 10 a.m. at CTK. Memorials may be made...

Renee Marie Befort

Renee Marie Befort

Feb 28, 2016

Renee Marie Befort 50, Baldwin City KS died Sunday, February 28, 2016 at Kansas City Hospice House in Kansas City MO. She was born April 2, 1965 in Hays, Kansas to Adam and Rita Befort. She is survived by her daughter, Hannah Spriggs, partner, Virgil Nunnery, three brothers, Randy and wife Cecile, Shawnee KS, Curtis and wife Susan, Lenexa KS,...

Mila Jean Ehrlich

Mila Jean Ehrlich

Feb 21, 2016

MILA JEAN SMITH EHRLICH died February 21, 2016, at the age of 83. She was a lifelong Kansas City Missourian, born on May 12, 1932 as the youngest daughter of Francis See (Frank) Smith and Ada Louise Ludeke Smith. She earned bachelor and master's degrees at the University of Kansas City (later UMKC) and in 1954 was awarded a Fulbright...

Stephen K. Bland

Stephen K. Bland

Feb 20, 2016

STEPHEN K. BLAND 1943-2016 Stephen K. Bland, 72, of Kansas City, MO passed away on February 20, 2016.Services will be at a later date. Arr. Muehlebach Funeral Care. 816-444-2060. STEPHEN K. BLAND 1943-2016 Stephen K. Bland, 72, of Kansas City, MO passed away on February 20, 2016.Services will be at a later date. Arr. Muehlebach Funeral Care. 816-444-2060.

Gary T. Pickert

Gary T. Pickert

Feb 14, 2016

Gary Pickert, 60, of Overland Park, Kansas passed away February 14, 2016, surrounded and comforted by his family, after a long and private struggle against cancer. A Rosary will held on February 20th, at 9:00 a.m., with a Visitation following and Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 a.m. at Cure of Ars Catholic Church, 9401 Mission Road, Leawood, Kansas 66206....

Joan Rose Overly

Joan Rose Overly

Feb 14, 2016

Joan Rose Overly passed away peacefully on February 14, 2016 at the age of 90. She was born on May 30, 1925 to George and Minnie Overly in Kansas City, MO and remained a life-long resident. Although an only child who never married, Joan enjoyed all aspects of living life to its fullest. She dearly loved and was cared for...

Sheila R. Effertz

Sheila R. Effertz

Feb 10, 2016

Sheila (Ryan) Effertz, 76 of Kansas City, MO passed away February 10, 2016 with her family by her side. Visitation will be held Friday, February 19 at 10 a.m. and The Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 11:00 a.m. at St. Thomas More Catholic Church, 11822 Holmes Rd, Kansas City, MO. Burial to follow at Calvary Cemetery. Sheila (Ryan)...

John A. O'Sullivan, Jr.

John A. O'Sullivan, Jr.

Feb 9, 2016

John A. O'Sullivan Jr, 79, of Branson, MO passed away February 9th, 2016. Visitation will be 9:00 am Monday, April 25th followed by Mass at 10:00 am at St. Therese Little Flower Church, 5814 Euclid Ave., Kansas City, MO 64130-3336. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Wounded Warrior Project. John was born April 30, 1936,...

Victor P. Eckart

Victor P. Eckart

Feb 5, 2016

Victor Eckart, 79, of Belton, MO, passed away February 5, 2016. A visitation will be held on Tuesday, February 9 from 5 - 7pm at Muehlebach Funeral Home, 6800 Troost Ave., KCMO. Graveside services will be 10am Wednesday, February 10 at St. Joseph Cemetery in Shawnee, KS. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to City Union Mission, 1100...

Mary Ellen Rickey

Mary Ellen Rickey

Feb 3, 2016

Mary Ellen (Walker) Rickey of Austin, TX passed away peacefully on February 3rd, 2016. She is survived by two sons: Brandon (Tiffany) Heitman of Leander, TX and Shane (Starla) Imbler of Springtown, TX. Five Grandchildren: Brandon and Breauna Heitman; Shane Jr., Harlow and Eli Imbler. She was preceded in death by her father and mother, Franklin and Betty Walker of...

Alberta 'Bert' Bush

Alberta 'Bert' Bush

Jan 31, 2016

Bert Bush, 86, of Prairie Village, KS passed away January 31, 2016. Her wish was to have friends and loved one's gather at Loose Park Rose Garden when the roses are in full bloom and those arrangements will be announced at a later date. Memorial contributions may be given to Pets for Life in Kansas City. Bert was born in...

Sister Mary Annette Schorman, Csj

Sister Mary Annette Schorman, Csj

Jan 31, 2016

Sister Mary Annette Schorman, CSJ, 84, died Sunday, January 31, 2016 at St. Luke's Hospice House. Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday, February 6 at St. Catherine of Sienna Catholic Church, 4101 E. 105th Terrace, KCMO at 11:00 a.m. with visitation beginning at 10:00 a.m.Sr. Mary Annette was born in St. Louis, MO to Joseph and Anne (Cloonan)...

Lenora H. 'Tuggie' Watters

Lenora H. 'Tuggie' Watters

Jan 30, 2016

On January 30, in the early morning, Lenora H. "Tuggie" Watters passed away peacefully in the loving care of KC Hospice House. She was 92 years of age.Tuggie was born January 6, 1924 to Walter Clinton "Pete" and Maude Bess (Smith) Henry. She and her inseparable sister "Sissy" grew up in St. Louis, MO where she met her future husband...

Dorothy M. Johnson

Dorothy M. Johnson

Jan 28, 2016

Dorothy M. Johnson, 89, of OPKS died Jan. 28, 2016. Funeral service on Sat. Jan. 30, 11:30 a.m. at Muehlebach Funeral Care, 6800 Troost, KCMO. Visitation one hour prior to service. SERVICES Visitation Saturday, January 30, 2016 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Muehlebach Chapel 6800 Troost Avenue Kansas City, Missouri 64131 Funeral Service Saturday, January 30, 2016 11:30 AM Muehlebach...

Joan M. Hughes

Joan M. Hughes

Jan 28, 2016

Joan Mildred Hughes, age 84 of Kansas City, died peacefully on January 28, 2016. Joan was born on December 13, 1931, in Tarentum, PA.She graduated from nursing school in Pittsburgh, PA, and later served as Chief Nurse, Allegheny Valley Hospital in Pittsburgh. She joined the United States Air Force as a Flight Nurse in 1957. She met her beloved husband,...

Doris E. Boggs

Doris E. Boggs

Jan 26, 2016

Doris Boggs, 85, of Kansas City, MO, passed away on January 26, 2016. The Rosary will be prayed at 10:30 AM at Little Sisters of the Poor, 8745 James A Reed Rd., KCMO 64138, on Wednesday, February 3rd. The Mass will follow at 11:00 AM. SERVICES Rosary Wednesday, February 3, 2016 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM Little Sisters of the...

Kerry Henson

Kerry Henson

Jan 24, 2016

Kerry Henson, 71, of Kansas City, MO, passed away January 24, 2016, near cherished loved ones. Inurnment will be private. Memorial contributions may be made to the high school jazz band of your choice.Kerry was born October 22, 1944, in Tucumcari, NM, to Alice (Polefko) Workmaster. An only child, he was raised in Trinidad, CO, and Denver, CO. In Denver,...

Christopher Steven Dougherty

Christopher Steven Dougherty

Jan 22, 2016

Christopher Steven Dougherty, 41 of Belton Missouri passed away January 22. Visitation will be at 10 a.m. Saturday January 30 followed by Mass at 11 a.m. at St. Elizabeth Church, 2 E 75th St., KCMO. Memorial Contributions may be given to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention of Greater Kansas, envelopes will be provided at the service.He was preceded in...

Luis H. Grumbine

Luis H. Grumbine

Jan 21, 2016

Luis (Louie) passed away January 21st, 2016 from complications of Diabetes. Louie was born, the first child of Levi and Josephine Grumbine, October 17th, 1937 in Norman, Oklahoma. His family then settled in the Jamesport, Mo area where he attended Jamesport High School. He was named the "Man after every woman's heart." After graduating from Jamesport High, he proudly served...

Robert S. Duehren

Robert S. Duehren

Jan 17, 2016

Robert S. Duehren, 76, of Grandview, MO passed away peacefully at home in his sleep on Sunday, January 17, 2016. Born on June 30, 1939 in Concordia, KS to William and Alice Duehren. Bob grew up in Concordia. He graduated from Concordia Catholic High School in 1957, attended Marquette University and then Washburn University. He served in the Army afterwards,...

Mary Beirne

Mary Beirne

Jan 14, 2016

Mary C. Beirne, 96, of KCMO passed away on January 14, 2015. Visitation will be from 5 to 7:30 p.m. with the Rosary at 7 on Tuesday, Jan. 19 at Christ the King Catholic Church, 8510 Wornall Road, KCMO 64114. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, January 20 at 10 a.m. at CTK. Memorials may be made...