Kathy Parker Rusconi, age 78, passed away peacefully at her home after a brief, but hard-fought battle against Bulbar ALS. The disease robbed her first of her singing voice, then her speech, then her ability to swallow and enjoy food. But she stayed hopeful and determined to keep doing...
Kathy Lynn (Whitaker) Marcum
Kathy Lynn (Whitaker) Marcum, 68, of Excelsior Springs, Missouri, passed away peacefully Sunday, September 22, 2024. Kathy was born on October 19, 1955 in Dayton, Ohio, to Clayton and Rita Whitaker. She was the oldest of three children. She graduated from Northridge High School in Dayton, Ohio. After high...
Jere W. Jackson
Jere W. Jackson, age 83, passed away peacefully at his home in Independence, Missouri, on September 20, 2024, surrounded by his loving family after a long battle with cancer. He was born to Burton and Evelyn (McKinster) Jackson on March 11, 1941, and raised in Barnard, Kansas. Upon graduating...
Luke Matthew Kump
Luke Matthew Kump, age 21, of Kearney, Missouri, passed away on September 18, 2024 at North Kansas City Hospice House after hard fought 2 plus years battle of Fibiolamellar Hepto Cellular Carconima. Luke played baseball, basketball and football and golf. He worked at Clayco Electric when he could during...
Nancy Lee Matheys
With sadness we share that Nancy Lee Matheys, 78, of Excelsior Springs, MO, passed away on September 17, 2024, surrounded by her family. Nancy was born on July 3, 1946, in Green Bay, WI to the late Kenneth and Elaine Neville. She graduated from East High School in 1964...
Paula Diane (Smart) Donegan
Paula Diane (Smart) Donegan of Excelsior Springs, Mo., passed away September 10, 2024 at the North Kansas City Hospital Hospice House. Paula was born in North Kansas City, Mo., on October 13, 1952. She was 71 years old. Paula grew up in rural Parkville, Mo., and graduated from Park...
Donald Lee Pugh
Donald Lee Pugh, 77, of Excelsior Springs, MO, passed away Monday, September 9, 2024 at his home. Don was born January 22, 1947 in Kansas City, MO. Don worked for Crown Center as an electrician for more than 30 years. He enjoyed spending time with family, camping, bike club,...
James Dennis “Denny” Farrenkopf
James Dennis “Denny” Farrenkopf, aged 84, passed away on September 7, 2024, in Excelsior Springs, MO. Born on December 25, 1939, in Granite City, IL, he was a devoted family man. Denny dedicated his professional life to developing young minds as a guidance counselor at Lewis Middle School and...
Kenneth Le Roy Catron
Kenneth Le Roy Catron, 84, of Excelsior Springs, Mo., passed away peacefully at home on September 3, 2024 surrounded by his love ones. Kenny was born November 29, 1939 in Dayton, Mo., to Frank Catron and Mary Wiley. Kenny was a Union Millwright and retired from Automatic Systems in...
Alice Lynette (Casey) Small
Alice Lynette (Casey) Small, 77, passed away peacefully at Lawson Manor, Lawson, MO, on September 1, 2024. Alice was born December 13, 1946 in Elk City, OK. She graduated from high school in Albuquerque, NM. Through her life she worked in the medical field as a CNA, CMA, and...
Bayne Wimsatt
Bayne Wimsatt, 62, of Kansas City, MO, passed away September 1, 2024. Mrs. Wimsatt was born on September 13, 1961, in Santa Maria, California, to Darwin and Bonni Brock. She was preceded in death by father, Darwin; mother, Bonni; son, Jacob; and husband, Richard. Survivors include son, Chris (Jennifer);...
Marcia Ann (Wilhoit) Flood
Marcia Ann (Wilhoit) Flood, 89, of Excelsior Springs, MO, passed away peacefully on August 31, 2024 at her home, surrounded by loved ones. Marcia was born July 28, 1935, in Hamilton, MO, to Harold and Winnagene (Kemper) Wilhoit. She graduated from Penney High School in 1953 and later obtained...