Obituaries

January 27, 1976 ~ February 21, 2022 Christopher Clifton Rhodes, 47, of Lee’s Summit, was born January 27, 1976, in Joplin. He departed this life, Tuesday, February 21, 2022, at his home with his sister Andrea by his side. He attended Lee’s…

April 19, 1954 ~ February 27, 2023 Theodore Joseph “Ted” Gilbert of Lee’s Summit, Missouri, died Monday, February 27th. He was born April 19, 1954, in Salina, Kansas, to Richard and Alfrieda Gilbert. He graduated from Sacred Heart High School in 1972,…

September 10, 1947 ~ February 22, 2023 Barbara A. Schuster, 75, of Lee’s Summit, Missouri passed away peacefully on Ash Wednesday, February 22, 2023. Barb was born September 10, 1947 in Newton, Kansas to Arthur and Catherine (Leis) Scheffler. She attended Newton High School and graduated in 1965.  Barb married the love of her life, Charlie Schuster, on January 18, 1969. They welcomed their son, Justin, in 1977. Barb was…

September 26, 1939 ~ February 23, 2023 Jack Edward Nichols, 83, died peacefully at home on Thursday, February 23, 2023. Jack was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather who enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, sports cars and classic rock…

March 31, 1975 – February 16, 2023 Rachel Rene Keltner Stone Born March 31, 1975 in Kansas City, MO.  She rolled over, with her big eyes wide open, looking all around the room. Rachel was a blessing to all that know her.…

Wyan Stockdell, 94, of Lee’s Summit, passed away on February 12, 2023.  His daughters and a dear family friend were with him as he peacefully walked into the arms of Jesus. He was born in Putnam County, Illinois as the second son…

May 1, 1940 ~ February 19, 2023 Barbara Elizabeth (Schmidt) Loescher, 82, passed away on Sunday, February 19, 2023, at John Knox Village, in Lee’s Summit, Missouri, after courageously battling Primary Progressive Aphasia for 14 years. Barb was born on May 1,…

Patricia “Pat” Francis Morrison (nee Padgett), of Saint Peters, Missouri, passed away on Thursday, February 9, 2023 at the age of 79. Born in Muskogee, Oklahoma, and raised as the youngest of six children in Tulsa, Pat was a naturally gifted student…

April 15, 1951 ~ February 10, 2023 Glenda, 71, of Lee’s Summit, MO, went home to be with the Lord on February 10, 2023. She passed away peacefully with her husband at her side while holding her hand at Saint Luke’s Hospice…

 February 18, 1959 ~ February 12, 2023~ TRIBUTE TO THERESA ROSANNE “Tess” JOHNSON by her sister, Zina Hammons Welcome to Tess’s celebration of life. Tess was born Theresa Rosanne Johnson February 18, 1959. Yep, you got it! Today is her birthday! She…