Mark Allen Franklin was born September 7,1964 in Jacksonville, Texas to the union of Melvin L. Franklin to Elizabeth Elaine Williams Franklin. In 1966 the family moved from Chicago to Kansas City, Missouri. It was here that Mark grew up. He attended St. Martin de Porres Catholic (Elementary) School,...
Jason Michael Thornton
Jason Michael Thornton, age 40, of Kansas City, MO, passed away Sunday, August 4, 2024, in his home. Jason was born on February 12, 1984, the son of Kevin Alan and Pamela Lee (Halberstadt) Thornton in Excelsior Springs, MO. Jason grew up in Excelsior Springs and lived most of...
Joshua “Josh” Lee Morgan
Joshua “Josh” Lee Morgan passed away peacefully on August 1, 2024, at KU Medical Center in Kansas City, Kansas at the age of 43. He was surrounded by his family and friends at the end of his courageous 2 year battle with brain cancer. Josh is survived by his...
Anita Gillispie
Anita Gillispie died on July 30, 2024 at Valley Manor nursing home in Excelsior Springs, MO, after a lengthy illness. Anita was born on March 17, 1939 in Memphis, TN. Anita was the eldest of five children born to William O. Sullivan and Rosalee Catlett Sullivan. She grew up...
Ivan Eugene Parton
Ivan Eugene Parton, 86, of Kearney, MO, passed away on July 30, 2024. After struggling with chronic pain for many years, he passed away with his family by his side, knowing he was loved and cared for and eternally free from pain. Ivan was born to Joe and Elsie...
Ana Maria Rivera
Ana Maria Rivera, beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on July 29, 2024. Born on July 26, 1943, in Matanzas, Cuba to Valentin and Graciela Rivera, Ana Maria lived a life full of love, faith, and passion. In 1973, she made Atlanta, GA, her...
Rick W. Schwab
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Ricky “Rick” W. Schwab, devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, who left us peacefully on July 28, 2024 at the age of 68, following his courageous battle against cancer. Rick’s life was a testament to hard work, dedication,...
Bernice Marie May
Bernice Marie May, 91, of Kearney, Missouri, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 28, 2024, at Aspire Senior Living of Excelsior Springs, Missouri, surrounded by her loving family. Born on May 1, 1933, in Garden Plains, Kansas, Bernice was a proud alumna of St. Mary’s Aleppo Catholic School. She...
Danny Robert Winders
Danny Robert Winders, 78, passed away on July 28, 2024, with family by his side. To say he will be missed is an understatement. He was a beautiful soul, a real sweetheart of a person. Danny was a victim of dementia from Alzheimer’s, which was diagnosed in January of...
George “Red” Claypole
George “Red” Claypole, 82, of Polo, Mo., passed away July 28, 2024 at North Care Hospice House. George was born October 29, 1941 in Hardin, Mo., to George and Opal Claypole. George graduated high school from Polo in 1959. On October 5, 1968, George married Judy S. Weis. They...
Ruth F. Mordue
Ruth F. Mordue, of Excelsior Springs, Missouri, passed away Friday, July 26, 2024, at the age of 98. Born to Farris and Ada Wilson, she leaves behind her son, Rich and his wife Susan; grandchildren, Lisa Eller, Diedre (Octavius) Morris, Darren (Amy) Taylor, Cristin Smith, Patrick (Ellie) Mordue; great...
Desiree Ann Bowman
It is with great sadness that the family of Desiree Ann Bowman announces her passing on July 26, 2024. She was born to parents Barbara June and Milton Lee Bloom in Saint Joseph, MO, where she spent her childhood and graduated from high school. She spent most of her...