Obituaries
Eric Jay Drews
Sep 20, 2023
On September 20th, 2023, at the age of 73 Eric Jay Drews passed away very peacefully with his only daughter Natasha and grandson Cristian by his side.Eric was born in Leavenworth Kansas to Everett F. Drews and Claire L. Hunter. He was the second of three children from this marriage. When Eric was a young child the Drews family moved...
Jack Benny Eugenio
Sep 20, 2023
Jack Benny Eugenio, 78, of Overland Park, KS passed away peacefully on September 20, 2023, from prostate cancer at Menorah Medical Center.
Jack was born in 1944 to Ben and Jackolin in Jackson County, MO. He was the oldest of three children. As a child he spent time between Arkansas and Kansas City, MO. Jack worked for the USPS...
Phillip Joseph Fasso
Sep 19, 2023
Phillip Joseph Fasso, 76, of Kansas City, MO passed away peacefully, September 19th, 2023,surrounded by his loving family and friends. A service memorial mass will be held at 11:00 amon Thursday, September 28, 2023, at Holy Cross Catholic Church, 5106 St. John Ave., KansasCity, Missouri.
Phil grew up in Kansas City, Ks and lived his entire life in the metro...
Song Ying Xiong
Sep 17, 2023
Song Ying Xiong, 77, passed away unexpectedly on September 17, 2023 in Kansas City, Kansas. He was born on November 3, 1945 in Laos and married Phoua Vang in March 1966. The family moved to the United States in 1976 following the end of the Vietnam War seeking political asylum as refugees. Song and his family were sponsored by...
Phoua Vang
Sep 17, 2023
Phoua Vang, 74, passed away unexpectedly on September 17, 2023 in Kansas City, Kansas. She was born on October 24, 1948 in Laos and married her husband, Song Ying Xiong, in March 1966. Phoua came to The United States with her husband in 1976 and eventually settled in Kansas City, Kansas in 1980. Phoua worked at Argosy Casino for...
Michael Alexander Backen
Sep 15, 2023
Mike Backen, 48, tragically passed away very unexpectedly on Friday September 15 th , 2023 at the University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City, KS.
Mike was born in Idaho in 1974 and grew up in the small town of Lothair, Montana with Steve and Linda Backen. He started school at a two-room school house in Galata,...
Jonathan Andrew Hudspeth
Sep 12, 2023
Jon passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, September 12th 2023 from a health condition that was not diagnosed.
Jonathan grew up in a lot of places throughout his childhood. His parents Rodney Hudspeth ( deceased ) and Angela Person adored him. Jon grew up with his three siblings Eric Person, Jennifer Gower and David Hudspeth.
Jon had very...
Jesus Macias
Sep 8, 2023
Jesus Macias was 53 when he passed away on September 8, 2023, at his home, peacefully surrounded by his family. Visitation will be from 5:00~7:00 PM on Thursday, September 14, 2023 at Kansas City Funeral Directors, 4880 Shawnee Drive, Kansas City, KS. A funeral mass will be said at 10:00 AM on Friday, September 15, 2023 at St. Mary's...
Mark Richard Steck
Sep 7, 2023
In Loving MemoryMark Richard Steck04/28/1962 - 09/07/2023
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Mark Richard Steck, who departed from this world on September 7, 2023. He was born on April 28, 1962 to Hover and Helen Steck of Lenexa, Kansas and lived a life filled with love, laughter, and profound impact.
He is...
Una Mae Brzon
Sep 2, 2023
It is with profound sadness to announce the passing of, Una Mae (Bachelor) Brzon, on September 2, 2023, with family by her side.
Una Mae was born May 15,1938. Una was the oldest child of Albert and La Vange (LaVitt) Bachelor.
Una grew up in Belleville Kansas. Una was the senior “Sweetheart Queen” and a cheerleader. Una Mae, had...
Athena Zelda Sosa
Sep 2, 2023
Athena Zelda Sosa, infant daughter of Johnny Hernandez & Kimberly Sosa, became an angel on September 2, 2023 at Menorah Medical Center in Overland Park, Kansas.
Athena is survived by her loving parents: Johnny Hernandez & Kimberly Sosa; grandmother, Elizabeth Sanchez; grandfather, Antonio Moguel; grandparents, Jason & Amanda Morales; grandfather, Johnny Hernandez; aunt, Mia Hernandez; uncles: Gabriel &...
Gary Raymond Heine
Aug 31, 2023
Gary was born June 15, 1941, in Milwaukee, WI where he spent a happy childhood withparents Raymond and Eileen and sister Maureen. After high school, Gary attended theSpencerian Business College in Milwaukee and began working for the Great Northern Railroadand later the Burlington Northern Railroad. Gary was introduced to his wife Jackie by his co-worker and future brother-in-law. Heproposed on...
Kaylee Dawn Burger
Aug 25, 2023
Kaylee Dawn Burger, 22, passed away unexpectedly August 25, 2023, at KU Medical Center surrounded by her loving family.
Funeral services and Celebration of Life with be held at a later date to be announced was plans are finalized.
Donations can be made to help defray funeral costs. Donations can be made directly to the funeral home, Kansas City...
Timothy Brian Burton
Aug 23, 2023
Timothy Brian Burton, 56, passed away on August 23rd, 2023 in Kansas City, Missouri. He was born on February 4th 1967 in Kansas City to Barbara Phillips. He was a beloved father and grandfather and will be deeply missed by all who knew him.Tim spent his career as a commercial and residential painter. He was known for his quick wit...
William Gene Roberts
Aug 20, 2023
Bill Roberts, 65, of Kansas City, Kansas passed away on Sunday, August 20, 2023 after battling with liver disease and finally Hepatic failure. He passed away peacefully at his home with his companion, Kristy at his side.
Bill was born March 20, 1958 to Frank William Roberts and Barbara Jean Hendricks in Kansas CIty, Kansas. After graduating from J.C. Harmon...
Ramona Gay Vaca
Aug 20, 2023
Ramona Gay Vaca of Kansas City, KS passed away on August 20, 2023, in her home with her children by her side at the age of 65 after a long hard-fought battle with breast cancer. Ramona was born on June 5, 1958, to Elmer and Joan Nilges. She was 1 of 12 children and the eldest daughter. Ramona graduated...
Wanda Mae Gosser
Aug 14, 2023
In Loving Memory of Wanda Mae (Satterlee) GosserWanda Gosser, 63, of Kansas was placed on life support after complications from a routinesurgery. She passed surrounded by loved ones in the very early hours on August 14, 2023. Herloss was completely unexpected and the family is shocked and deeply saddened. Even though ourtime feels like it was cut short, the memories...
Helen Agnes Herron
Aug 10, 2023
Helen Agnes Herron died in Prairie Village, Kansas on August 10, 2023. She will be truly missed by family and friends. Born in Collinsville, Illinois to Alice and Edward O’Hara, Helen grew up a devout Irish catholic, dedicated to her family, especially her father. Witty and stubborn, Helen approached the world with a wry twinkle in her eye and...
Barbara Jo Elliot
Aug 10, 2023
Barbara (Bobbi) Jo Duran Elliot August 1959 - August 2023
Barbara Jo Duran Elliot, affectionately known as Bobbi, was born in August 1959, and peacefully passed away on August 10th, 2023.
Bobbi was welcomed into the realm beyond by her beloved mother, Joan. Bobbi's love for her mother was evident and their reunion marks a bittersweet, yet comforting moment....
James "Jim" William Herron
Aug 8, 2023
James “Jim” died in Prairie Village, Kansas on August 8, 2023. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him.Jim loved his family, traveling, and playing golf. He was intelligent, kind, generous, funny and outgoing. He had a passion for gelato at any time of the day. He loved meeting people and hearing their stories…he never met...