Obituaries

Joseph Thomas Ingalls

Joseph Thomas Ingalls

Sep 2, 2025

Joe Ingalls of Kansas City, KS died on September 2, 2025 from natural causes.

He was born in Malden, MA on March 31, 1950, the third of three children to Bernard and Catherine. The family moved to San Diego in 1957 where he spent most of his youth. He attended Coronado High School before graduating from UCLA. He later moved to...

Mary Angeline Adriano

Mary Angeline Adriano

Sep 2, 2025

Mary Angeline Adriano, 94, a beautiful, loving daughter, mother, grandmother, sister,

and aunt passed away peacefully and went home to be with the lord on September 2,

2025, in Kansas City, MO. surrounded by her family who love and cherish her.

Angie was born on February 1, 1931, in Kansas City, KS, to Elvira Castillo and Frank

Adriano. She was a kind and generous...

Lisa Ann Sawyer

Lisa Ann Sawyer

Aug 28, 2025

Lisa Ann SawyerMay 19, 1967 – August 28, 2025

Lisa Ann Sawyer, 58, of Lansing, Kansas, passed away on August 28, 2025, after a short but courageous battle with cancer. A devoted wife, loving mother, and cherished Nana, Lisa’s warmth and vibrant spirit touched the lives of everyone who knew her.

She is survived by her husband, William Graves of Lansing, KS;...

Sheng Her

Sheng Her

Aug 24, 2025

Sheng Her was born on September 6, 1938 in Bouatong (Npuam Thoos), Xiengkhouang Province, Laos to

Txwj Txhim Her and Ntsum Moua. She passed away on Sunday, August 24, 2025 peacefully at her home

surrounded by her children, grandchildren, and loved ones. She was 86 years old when she was called

by her Creator to go Home.

Sheng was the youngest of 8 children....

Bettye J Dorch

Bettye J Dorch

Aug 23, 2025

Bettye Dorch of Kansas City MO passed away Saturday August 23rd, 2025, surrounded in love by her children and grandchildren. Bettye was born April 23rd, 1944, in Eldorado, Arkansas to Marshall & Ruth Wiley.

Bettye later on pursued an education at UAPB where she studied education and began a lifelong career as a teacher.  She continued teaching when moving to Kansas...

Jesus Francisco Guerra Jacobo

Jesus Francisco Guerra Jacobo

Aug 18, 2025

Jesus Francisco Guerra Jacobo, 25, of Kansas City, Kansas passed away peacefully on August 18, 2025 at the University of Kansas Medical Center.

God gave Jesus 25 years in this world to show us how beautiful and brave you can be, Jesus never give up any second of his live, Jesus said "God gave me a lesson to leave behind many...

Christine M. Hagemann

Christine M. Hagemann

Aug 9, 2025

Christine Marie Hagemann passed away peacefully on August 9, 2025, surrounded by loved ones and prayer. Chris was a cherished wife, mother, and Gigi; a beloved daughter, sister, and aunt; as well as an impactful teacher, loving friend, and dedicated woman of faith.

Born and raised in Waterloo, IA, Chris shared many memories in the Weber's home on Independence Avenue with...

Barbara Jean Warren Ringo

Barbara Jean Warren Ringo

Aug 8, 2025

Barbara Jean Warren Ringo

September 25,1944 - August 8, 2025

Barbara Jean Warren Ringo, 80, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away with her family by her side, after a courageous 12-month battle with cancer.

Barbara was born on September 25, 1944, in Sacramento, California. She married James Gary Ringo on August 1, 1965, and moved with him to Kansas City in 1974, where...

Vitula Ruth Lungren

Vitula Ruth Lungren

Aug 1, 2025

Vitula "Tuda" Ruth (Hood) Lungren died August 1, 2025 at Kansas City Hospice Care, Kansas City, Missouri. She was born on November 11, 1932 in Kansas City, Missouri, the daughter of Clyde B and Harriett (Watkins) Hood, Sr. Some friends of her parents suggested that her name be Ann Arma because she was born on Armistice Day. They opted instead...

John Howard Loftiss, Jr.

John Howard Loftiss, Jr.

Aug 1, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of John Howard Loftiss Jr, he passed away peacefully on August 1st 2025, at the age of 43. John was born in Kansas City, KS , on March 5, 1982. He was a devoted husband, father, son, brother, uncle, cousin, nephew, and friend.

John was passionate about his sports. His favorite...

Laura Lilian Cortez Rivera

Laura Lilian Cortez Rivera

Jul 25, 2025

Laura Lilian Cortez Rivera, 45, of Kansas City, Kansas passed away surrounded by her family at home on July 25, 2025. Private family services with burial in San Pedro, El Salvador.

Lawrence (Larry) Dwayne Marchant

Lawrence (Larry) Dwayne Marchant

Jul 22, 2025

Lawrence (Larry) Dwayne Marchant, affectionately known by many as “Butch,” of Fairway, Kansas, passed away peacefully on July 22, 2025, at Shawnee Gardens Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, surrounded by his loving family. He was 88 years old. 

Larry was born on December 7, 1936, in Guthrie Center, Iowa, to Max Gerald Marchant, Sr., and Ila Violetta Richards. He was the youngest...

Patricia Hopkins

Patricia Hopkins

Jul 18, 2025

Patricia Hopkins passed away peacefully on the morning of July 18th, 2025, after being cared for at AdventHealth Hospital by KC Hospice. Despite a difficult childhood, Pat, as she was called but those who knew her, retained a generous and loving heart. That generosity and love were felt by all who knew her: her sister, her brother-in-law, her nephew, her...

Maria Estela Leyendecker Boudreaux

Maria Estela Leyendecker Boudreaux

Jul 17, 2025

Following a prolonged battle with Lewy Body and Parkinson’s disease, Maria Estela surrendered her soul to the loving arms of our merciful God.

Maria Estela was born in Laredo, Texas, as a middle child of six, and grew up in the Leyendecker home on Saint Augustine Plaza. Living across from Saint Augustine Church, beside the historic La Posada Hotel, and just...

Kevin Allen McCormick

Kevin Allen McCormick

Jul 6, 2025

Kevin Allen McCormick, 62, of Kansas City, Kansas, passed away on July 6, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. Born on October 18, 1962, to Allen Clyde and Maryellen McCormick.He graduated from Shawnee Mission West High School in 1981 and went on to attend Emporia State University. A talented athlete, Kevin played baseball with 3&2 earning Most Valuable Player honors during...

Donnita L. Tillery

Donnita L. Tillery

Jul 4, 2025

Donnita L. Tillery beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and daughter, passed away peacefully on 07-04-2025 at the age of 68. Born on 12-06-1957 she dedicated her life to her family. She is survived by her daughter, Angela Casares, and son, Steven Tubbs Jr.; nine grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; her sister, Debbie Rosas her brother, Randy Tillery and her father, JD Tillery...

Joanie Van Lammeren

Joanie Van Lammeren

Jun 27, 2025

Joanie van Lammeren passed away at Advent Hospital in Shawnee Mission, KS on June 27th, 2025 at the age of 64. She was the daughter of Jan and Johanna van Lammeren, both deceased. Born in Hackensack, NJ, on 21 September 1960. 

She was a graduate of Shawnee Mission South High School (1979), was a dedicated housewife and leaves behind her son...

Myron Christopher Lewko

Myron Christopher Lewko

Jun 24, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our cherished Myron Christopher Lewko, 55, of Overland Park, on June 24, 2025. Loving father to Paige and Sadie Lewko. Devoted grandfather to Joseph, Rider, Opie and the late Brynlee. He was an amazing brother, nephew, cousin, uncle and friend.

Myron was born in Clifton, New Jersey on December 26, 1969, the second...

Olivia Jesus Chacon

Olivia Jesus Chacon

Jun 23, 2025

Olivia Jesus Chacon passed away on June 23, 2025 surrounded by her family at the University of Kansas Medical Center. Olivia was born June of 1976 in Kansas City, Kansas. Olivia was extremely loved by all who encounter her, and will be remembered by her loving smile, laughter and ability to make anyone feel like family.

Olivia was the best party...

Britney Castro Lopez

Britney Castro Lopez

Jun 14, 2025

Britney was born on October 28, 2005. After being in the hospital fighting, she passed away to be with God on June 14, 2025.

Britney is survived by her parents, Dora and Jose, and her sisters: Perla, Brenda, Selena, Stephanie and Edith. We are eternally grateful to all our friends and family, along with other people who have helped us during...