Obituaries

Linda Lou McDonnell

Linda Lou McDonnell

Sep 25, 2024

Linda Lou McDonnell (Parker) 78, peacefully left this earth surrounded by family on September 25, 2024. Linda was born in Sunnyside, Washington, to Francis (Gene) & Paralee Parker, who preceded her in death. 

Linda was retired from Lathrop Gage Law Firm, Kansas City. 

Besides her parents, Linda was preceded in death by her brothers, Daryl & Kevin Parker and her many beloved...

Maria De Lurdes Gonzalez Ruiz

Maria De Lurdes Gonzalez Ruiz

Sep 16, 2024

Mamá Lulú falleció pacíficamente el 16 de Septiembre en Kansas City, MO.  Nació en Ricardo Flores Magon Oaxaca, el 11 de Febrero de 1953. Ella fue hija de Francisco González y Guadalupe Ruiz.  Tuvo 8 hijos , Digna, Elfego, Marcos, Maggie, Víctor, Elizabeth, Conni, Maricela; 21 nietos; and 5 bisnietos.   Mamá Lulú fue una mujer muy dedicada y madre...

Linda L. Talavera

Linda L. Talavera

Sep 12, 2024



Linda L. Talavera, 78, of Kansas City, Kansas, peacefully entered her eternal rest on Thursday, September 12, 2024, in Overland Park, Kansas. Linda was born at Providence Medical Center and was a lifelong resident of Kansas City, Kansas. She attended St. Anthony’s School and graduated from Bishop Ward High School in 1963. She was an amazing woman who filled her...

Cecil Ross Weibling

Cecil Ross Weibling

Sep 2, 2024

Cecil Ross Weibling, age 74, was called into God's presence on September 2, 2024.

Ross was born February 11, 1950 in Denver, Colorado.  His family later moved to Kansas.  He was preceded in death by his parents: Richard and Rose Weibling; his sister, Cecilia Weibling; his son, Edward Weibling; and his beloved wife and "little dove", Rhonda Weibling.

He is survived by...

Timothy Marvin Morse, Sr.

Timothy Marvin Morse, Sr.

Aug 27, 2024

Timothy Marvin Morse, Sr, 39, of Kanas City, Missouri passed away unexpectedly on August 27, 2024. A celebration of Life will be held on Thursday, September 12, 2024 from 1:00~3:00 PM at Kansas City Funeral Directors, 4880 Shawnee Drive, Kansas City, Kansas.

Timothy was born May 1985 to Thomas Morse and Elizabeth Sweatman in Kansas City, KS. Timmy was a loving...

Donald L. Sween

Donald L. Sween

Aug 26, 2024

Donald Sween, 83, passed away at home in Kansas City, KS on August 26, 2024. He spent his final afternoon surrounded by his wife, daughter, grandson, granddaughter-in-law, and great-grandsons.

Don was preceded in death by his parents, G.E. “Duke” Sween and Shirley Shafer Sween. He was born on March 13, 1941 in Coos Bay, OR and was raised in South Dakota....

V. Jane Snell

V. Jane Snell

Aug 26, 2024

V. Jane Snell, beloved mother, grandmother, and cherished community member, passed away on August 26, 2024, at the age of 92. Born on March 22, 1932, in Winfield, Kansas, Jane’s remarkable life was characterized by her boundless love for her family, her enduring commitment to community service, and her unwavering spirit.

 Jane was preceded in death by her beloved husband of...

Kaiava Turale Francis

Kaiava Turale Francis

Aug 24, 2024

Kaiava Turale Francis, 21, passed away unexpectedly on August 24, 2024 in Chanute, Kansas.

Viewing will be on Wednesday, September 11th , 2024, from 12:00pm to 2:00pm at Kansas City Funeral Directors, 4880 Shawnee Drive, Kansas City, Kansas before leaving the country to be returned home to his family in Fiji for burial.

Adrienne K. York

Adrienne K. York

Aug 23, 2024

Adrienne York, 49, of Kansas City passed away peacefully at a family home August 23, 2024. Adrienne is survived by her three daughters, Sabrina Fisher, Haley Roten and Ryan York; Her sisters Kate Phillips and Courtney Phillips; Her step-father Larry Phillips and many other family members including aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. Adrienne is preceded in death by her...

Ana Diaz Medina

Ana Diaz Medina

Aug 16, 2024

Ana era una esposa y mama y Tu partida nos ha dejado un vacío inmenso en nuestros corazones. Eras el pilar de nuestra familia, la luz que iluminaba nuestros días. Como esposa, fuiste una compañera leal y amorosa. Tu apoyo incondicional nos dio fuerza y seguridad. Como madre, tu amor y dedicación fueron inquebrantables. Nos guiaste con sabiduría y nos...

Marilyn "Mooma" Janice Worley

Marilyn "Mooma" Janice Worley

Aug 11, 2024

Marilyn Janice Worley, born in Flint, Michigan in August 1950, passed away surrounded by her loving family and listening to her favorite song (Pink Floyd’s Comfortably Numb) in Kansas City on August 11, 2024. Marilyn's journey through life was marked by her deep love for family, her quiet tenacity, and her nurturing spirit.

Marilyn grew up in Ohio and then moved...

Carol A. Hoover

Carol A. Hoover

Aug 11, 2024

Carol A Hoover, age 86, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 11, 2024, at home. She was born April 12, 1938, to George and Mary Picard. 

Living most of her life in her Kansas City home she loved her community and was an active member in the Catholic church. Spending her free time volunteering with her local feral cat community as...

Damien Aguilar

Damien Aguilar

Aug 10, 2024

Here lies Damien Aguilar, born in January of 2008, in Kansas City, Kansas, United States.

He tragically passed away on August 10th, 2024. It is with heavy hearts that we say goodbye to a young man who brought so much joy and laughter to those around him.

Damien was the beloved son of Ruby Aguilar, grandson of Eulogio and Maria Aguilar, Brother...

Roger Wesley Dean

Roger Wesley Dean

Aug 6, 2024

Roger Wesley Dean was a changed man he loved Jesus and served Jesus for the last 10 years. Roger passed August 6, 2024 of liver cancer. He was proceeded in death by mother, Roberta Czarnecki (Dean); father, Robert William Dean; and brother, David Dean. He is survived by Debbie Franklin (Harris); Son, Roger David Dean; grandson, Spenser Dean (Michelle); great-granddaughter,...

Leo Kelly

Leo Kelly

Aug 5, 2024

Leo Michael Kelly Jr., 89, went home to his Lord on August 5th , 2024. Born in Philadelphia, PA on September 7th , 1934. He was preceded in in death by his parents, Leo Michael Kelly Sr., and Katherine Agnes (Boyle) Kelly, sisters Patricia Ann (Kelly) Kelly, and Katherine “Kitty” Kelly. He is survived by his son and grandson, Leo...

Juan Manuel Morales

Juan Manuel Morales

Jul 30, 2024

Juan Manuel Morales, age 44, of Kansas City, Kansas passed away unexpectedly on July 30, 2024. Juan was loved by many and will dearly missed. 

Visitation will begin at 11:00 AM on Friday, August 16, 2024 at St. John The Evangelist, 2910 Strong Ave, Kansas City, KS. Funeral Mass will begin at 12:00 PM with burial to follow at Shawnee City...

Octavio J. Viveros

Octavio J. Viveros

Jul 30, 2024

Octavio Viveros, 98 of Mission, Kansas passed away peacefully on July 30, 2024.Octavio was born on May 22,1926 in Kansas City, Kansas. He was the fourth of five children of Jose and Natividad Viveros. His father passed away when Octavio was nine years old and his family moved to Morelia, Michoacan in Mexico when he was in his teen years.

 He...

Nancy Elaine Sirridge

Nancy Elaine Sirridge

Jul 28, 2024

Nancy Elaine (Breitenstein) Sirridge, 81, peacefully entered eternal rest on July 28, 2024. Nancy was born in Kansas City, Kansas on January 3, 1943 to Alfred L. and Jessie Jane (Utz) Breitenstein. She spent the majority of her life in Kansas City, Kansas, first attending St.Anthony Catholic Grade School then Bishop Ward High School, where she was a majorette and...

Joseph "Joe" A Conrad III

Joseph "Joe" A Conrad III

Jul 21, 2024

In loving memory of Joseph "Joe" Alexander Conrad III, 48 of Overland Park, KS. Joe passed away on Sunday, July 21, 2024 after a courageous and hard-fought battle with melanoma skin cancer at the University of Kansas Medical Center. He was surrounded by his family and close friends.

Born on July 23, 1975. in Kansas City, MO. The son of John...

Kathleen "Kathy" Henkel

Kathleen "Kathy" Henkel

Jul 21, 2024

Kathleen ‘Kathy’ Henkel, 63, of Kansas City, Kansas passed away at home on July 21, 2024. She was born to Evelyn Leach and Richard Cooper on January 22, 1961, in Fresno, California. She married her beloved husband David Burdette on March 4, 2011.

Kathy was an avid lover of a good deal, spontaneous shopping trips and the Kansas City Chiefs. Kathy...