FRIDAY MAY 31 2019 THE KANSAS CITY 7A Andries, Justin Gabriel Ard-Youngblood, Judith F. Boccaleoni, Alberta Boyt, Danny Brunscher, Frances J. Burton, Janette Lynn Delaney, Peggy Mae DiGeorge, Frances M. Eakes, Theresa Caroline Floyd, Vivian Frazier-Williams, Sharon Gottstein, CJ "Jim" Green-Buxton, Joy M. Gress, James McClelland Gustafson, Ann Grandchamp Hartzell, Virginia Hembree, Clarence Horner, Shirley M.
Horton, Janet Ruth (Knarr) Hron, Ronald McDaniel, Betty Newton, Jennifer Louise Novinger, Carolyn Kevin Michael Osborn, William Bob Putthoff, Bernadette "Detta" Rout, Sharon Ann Sachs, Norma J. Schnebelen, Robert Francis Simmons, Rita Smith, Rex Throckmorton, Sherry Fuller Wagner, William Chad Ware, Herbert Lee Wells, Ruth Ann West, Fannie Lacy Wine, Ronald Ellis Witthar, Kenneth A. Justin Gabriel Andries Justin Gabriel Andries 14, North KCMO passed May 14 Funeral 1, at 1 pm at Golden Gate Funeral Cremation Svc LLC, K.C.M.O. 64127. Visit: 12-1 p.m.
Private Disposition. Arrs Golden Gate Funeral Cremation Serv Judith F. Ard-Youngblood 78, Kansas City, Missouri passed away on Sunday, May 26, 2019. Celebration of life was held May 30 a.m. at Grace United Methodist Church, Lee Summit, MO.
Arr: Golden Gate Funeral Cremation Services. Alberta Boccaleoni 11-2-48 to 5-27-19 Alberta Boccaleoni, beloved wife and companion, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, cous- in and friend, passed from this earthly realm at her home, on Memorial Day, May 27, 2019. Alberta touched many lives with an heart and a fiery spi- rit that everyone who knew her could count on. She loved end- lessly, laughed big and often, and could not hold a grudge. She was a volunteer and mem- ber at Unity of Independence, Unity Church of Overland Park, The Gardens at Unity Village, Adults of Unity, and gave of her- self tirelessly at Unity Village Chapel for the last 20 years of her life.
Alberta will be greatly missed by all. She had enduring faith that her spirit would trans- form into a special relationship with God in Heaven after she left her human form. Alberta met the love of her life, Drayton Riley, in August of 1999. They were married in Au- gust of 2000 and ever since cherished their life together with their blended family, creat- ing travel adventures from coast to coast and partnering in volun- teering. She was fiercely loyal and always available for her children and grandchildren no matter the circ*mstances.
A certified Licensed Unity Teach- er, Alberta cherished opportuni- ties to encourage and counsel people in their spiritual practi- ces. Alberta was born and raised in Edwardsville, Illinois, to Albert and Clara Jewell Boccaleoni on November 2, 1948. She moved to the Kansas City area where she lived most of her life after graduating from Edwardsville High School in 1966. Alberta is survived by her hus- band, Drayton Riley; daughter, Angie Dasbach; sons Ray Dasbach (spouse Leslie Lemery Dasbach), and Paul Dasbach (partner, Kristin Wilensky); step- daughters, Kari Riley and Kim Riley; grandsons, Taylor McCoy, Phoenix Dasbach and Kyler Lemery; granddaughters, Au- tumn Dasbach and Kaitlyn Lemery; sister, Linda Sue Hiatt; brother, Joe Boccaleoni (spouse Lisa Boccaleoni); nieces Danielle Boccaleoni, Kerrie McGhee Mool, and Kellie McGhee; and nephews, Shawn Melton, Christopher Melton, and Kyle Boccaleoni; and many oth- er cherished relatives and friends. She was predeceased by her parents; sister, Irene McGhee; and granddaughter, Stephanie Elizabeth Faith Dasbach.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held at the Silent Unity Chapel, 1901 NW Blue Park- way, Unity Village, Missouri, on Monday, June 3 at 1 p.m. with a reception for family and friends following the service at the Uni- ty Village Chapel Community Center. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to The Gardens at Unity Village, 150B NW Colbern Road, Summit, MO 64086 (GardensAtUnityVillage.org), or Silent Unity, 1901 Blue Park- way, Unity Village, MO 64065 (Unity.org/prayer). Danny Boyt Danny Boyt, 81, passed away on May 24. Service will be Mon June 3rd at Christ Church Angli- can (91st Nall) in Overland Park.
Reception following at the Tuileries clubhouse at 10801 Glenwood, Leawood, KS 66211. Frances J. Brunscher Frances J. Brunscher, 92, passed away May 28. Visitation: June 1, a.m.
at Bittiker Funeral Home, Carrollton, Mo. Funeral: will fol- low starting at 11:45 a.m. Janette Lynn Burton Janette Lynn Burton passed away on May 28, 2019. She is survived by two sons, Clifford, and John. Also surviving are 6 grandchildren.
Private family services. Peggy Mae (Gillespie) Delaney Peggy Mae (Gillespie) Delaney of Lowry City, Missouri was born on October 2, 1937 in Stark City, Missouri to Bert Gillespie and Arretta (Maples) Gillespie. She went to be with Jesus on May 25, 2019 at Kansas City Hospice House. The family moved to the Kan- sas City, Missouri area in the and settled in Osceola, Missouri in 1958. Peggy mar- ried John Francis (Jack) Delaney on September 26, 1953.
To this union seven children were born. She was preceded in death by her mother and father; brother, Wyman Bert Gillespie; sister, Vanita Maxine Allen and daugh- ter, Reta Mae Delaney. She is survived by her daughter, Nita Kay Banks and husband Mi- chael of Osceola, Missouri; sons, Steve Delaney of Inde- pendence, Missouri, Bob and partner Pam Dest of Holden, Missouri, John Delaney of Webb City, Missouri, Kevin and wife Jane of Clinton, Missouri and Mark Delaney of Clinton, Mis- souri; 13 grandchildren and 23 great grandchildren. Visitation will be Monday, June 3, 2019 from 6 to 8 PM at Bear Creek Church in Osceola, MO. Service will be Tuesday, June 4, 2019 at 10:30 AM at the Bear Creek Church.
Pastors Mike Banks, Greg Mangum and Brad McGuire will officiate. In lieu of flowers the family suggest me- morial contributions to the Bear Creek Church in care of the Sheldon-Goodrich Funeral Home. Frances M. DiGeorge Frances M. DiGeorge, 96, passed away May 26, 2019.
Vis- itation will be 9:30 a.m. with the Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. on Monday, June 3, at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 911 E. Missouri Kansas City, MO 64106. Burial will follow at Cal- vary Cemetery.
Frances was born August 13, 1922, in Kansas City, MO, to the late Joseph and Frances (Oddo) Chimento. She was a home- maker who spent her life devot- ed to her family. Frances was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph DiGeorge; daughter, Connie Medlock; grandchildren, Sandra Cline, Dale and Mike Medlock; and siblings, Noonzie Chimento, Ann Catalano, and Josephine Sparks. She is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, Pete and Marcia DiGeorge, Joe and Dayle DiGeorge; son-in-law, Dillard Medlock; grandchildren, Joanna Medlock, Rick and Kristina Medlock, Nanette DiGeorge, Steven DiGeorge; and ten great-grandchildren. Condolences may be offered at www.passantinobros.com Theresa Caroline Eakes Terry (Theresa) Eakes, of Sun City died Sunday, May 26, 2019.
Mrs. Eakes was born in Clifton, KS and was a registered nurse and realtor. She moved to Arizona in 1985 from Overland Park, KS and was a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church. He husband, Phil, pre- ceded her in death in 1999. Sur- vivors include two daughters, Mary Margaret of Holly Lake Ranch, TX and Ann Theresa of San Antonio, TX; a son, Michael Patrick of Phoenix, AZ; and 5 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren.
A Memorial Mass will be cele- brated Friday, May 31, 2019 at Holy Spirit Catholic Church, 1612 FM 2869 Hawkins, TX 75765 at 11:00 AM, inurnment will be held at Mt. Calvary Cem- etery, Topeka, KS. The family will receive friends from 9:00 AM until 10:00 AM prior to the service at Croley Funeral Home of Hawkins. Memorials may be sent to the charity of your choice of St. Benedicts Abbey.
Vivian Floyd Vivian Floyd, 103, Independ- ence, MO, formerly of Butler, MO died May 29. 1-2 p.m., May 31, Schowengerdt Fu- neral Chapel Butler, MO. Graveside, 2 p.m. Oak Hill Cemetery, Butler, MO. Sharon Frazier-Williams 60, passed away May 24, 2019 at Menorah Medical Center.
Me- morial service will be held Sun- day, June 2, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. at Golden Gate Funeral Cre- mation Services 2800 E. 18th St. K.C.M.O. CJ "Jim" Gottstein Jim, 78, of KC, MO died at home.
Memorial Service: 10:30 AM, Sat at White Chapel Cemetery- Revelations Mauso. Visitation 10 AM. (White Chapel, 816-452- 8419) Joy M. Green- Buxton Joy M. Green- Buxton 81, Inde- pendence, Missouri passed away on Tuesday, May 28, 2019 at Seasons Care Center.
Private Disposition. Arrangements Gold- en Gate Funeral Cremation Services James McClelland Gress James McClelland Gress 84, Kansas City, Missouri passed away on Monday, May 13, 2019 at Blue Hill Rest Home. Private Disposition. Arrangements Gold- en Gate Funeral Cremation Services Ann Gustafson Ann Grandchamp Gustafson, 81, passed May 28. Ann was cremated and a private memori- al was held with family and close friends.
She will be buried at Muddy Fork cemetery with her husband at a later date. Virginia Hartzell Virginia Nadine Hartzell, 84, passed away May 29. Funeral: June 3, Ford-Wulf-Bruns Chapel, 2pm. Burial will immediately fol- low at Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation: June 4, from 6-8pm at the Chapel.
Clarence Hembree Clarence Hembree, died May 28 6-8pm, May 31, at Chap- el Hill Butler, 701 N. 94th KCK. Funeral: June 1, at the funeral home. Interment with Honors will follow in Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens. CHAPEL HILL-BUTLER FUNERAL HOME MEMORIAL GARDENS 913-334-3366 Shirley M.
Horner Shirley M. Horner, 79, Adrian MO, died May 26, 2019. Cele- bration of Life 6-8 pm Friday May 31, Atkinson Funeral Home, Adrian, MO. Wayside Waifs. (Arr-Atkinson FH, 816-297-2211).
Janet Ruth (Knarr) Horton Janet Horton, 81, passed May 29, 2019. Funeral 3 pm June 2 at Bruce Funeral Home, Spring Hill, KS (913) 592-2244. Vis. 2 pm before the funeral. In- urnment later at Antioch Ceme- tery, Spring Hill, KS.
Ronald Hron Ronald Hron, 72, of Summit, MO, passed away Sun- day, May 26th, 2019. A memo- rial visitation will be held from on Saturday, June 1, 2019 at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 39th St, Inde- pendence, MO 64050. Service will be at and im- mediately following a reception will be held at Lakewood Oaks Golf Club until Crema- tion is planned. Ron was one of four children born to Oscar and Maxine (Thompson) Hron on De- cember 15, 1946 in Wagner, SD. After graduating from Quincy High School in Illinois in 1965, Ron joined the National Guard.
He attended Southern Il- linois University in Carbondale, receiving his degree in biology in 1969. After graduation, Ron started work at Pfizer Pharma- ceutical as a salesman, where he stayed for 10 years. In 1979 Ron began work at W.L. Gore Associates selling GORE-TEX medical products. He was in sales for over 28 years before retiring in 2007.
In 1980, he married, Ann Miller. Ron and Ann enjoyed many things to- gether, including spending time with family and friends, eating out, dancing, concerts, gin rum- my, going to golf tournaments and traveling to tropical destina- tions. Anyone who met Ron had an instant friend. He was easy to talk to and laugh with. Ron enjoyed cooking, fishing, boat- ing, hunting, golf and was an avid sports fan of the Chiefs, Royals, MU Football and KU bas- ketball.
He enjoyed watching the Big Bang Theory, reading and crossword puzzles. He was a proud member of the Lake- wood Oaks Golf Club. Ron is sur- vived by his loving wife, Ann; children Jennifer (Jay) Stickler, Kerry (Todd DePaepe) Hartzell, Kyle (Stefanie) Hartzell, and To- ny Hron; sisters, Cheryl (David) Lewis and Linda (Richard Ha- mel) Bevard; and grandchildren, Lindsey, Lauren, Sophia, Kaylee, Ishara, Anthony, Kishani, Jessi- ca, and Jake; his loyal dog Hat- tie Mae Hron; and many extend- ed family members. Ron is pre- ceded in death by both parents and sister, Nancy Myers. Ron was able to donate his eyes and cornea to Midwest Transplant Network, a contribution that will undoubtedly help in the lives of others.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Friends of St. ht KU Cancer Center, kucancercenter.org/give or KC Pet Project, t.org/donate/. Online condolen- ces may be expressed at www. speakschapel.com(Arrs: Speaks Chapel 816-373-3600) Mary Jordan Mary Jordan passed away on Age 77. She is sur- vived by her husband, Richard Jordan, 6 children, 6 grandchil- dren, 13 great grandchildren.
Forever in our hearts. Betty McDaniel Betty McDaniel, 89, of Inde- pendence, MO passed away She will be laid to rest at Mt. Washington Cemetery, In- dependence, MO on Friday, May 31, 2019 at Jennifer Louise Newton 28, Kansas City, Missouri passed away May 20. Celebra- tion of life will be held June 1, 4- 6:00 p.m. at 2311 Klamm Riv- erside, Mo 64150.
Arrange- ments Golden Gate Funeral Cremation Services LLC. Carolyn Novinger Carolyn Elaine Novinger, 55, of Prairie Village KS passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, May 26, 2019. She was born June 9, 1963 in Macon, MO Carolyn was a former employ- ee of accounting firm Ernst and Young. Visitation from 5 to 7 p.m. Fri- day, May 31, with funeral serv- ice at 10:30 a.m.
Saturday, June 1, 2019 at Davis-Playle-- Hudson-Rimer Funeral Home, Kirksville, MO. www.davisplayle hudsonrimer.com Kevin Michael Kevin Michael 64, of KCK, passed away May 30, 2019. Memorial Visitation: 4-6 PM Mon. June 3, 2019, Maple Hill Funeral Home. Reception to follow at Knights of Columbus, Shawnee.
William Bob Osborn William Bob Osborn, 76, passed away on May 29, 2019 in Kan- sas City, KS. Memorial services will be held at on Satur- day, June 1, at Highland Park Funeral Home, 4101 State Ave- nue, KCK, 66102. Bernadette "Detta" Putthoff 1945 2019 Bernadette passed away May 27, 2019. She is survived by her daughter, Michelle Wilson (Kyle), her son, Fr. Jeff Putthoff, SJ, her sisters, Lee Charlotte, Patty, Mary, and Peg- gy, as well as 4 grandchildren.
Visitation will be Thurs, May 30 from 6-8 pm at Muehlebach Fu- neral Home, KCMO. Mass of Christian Burial will be at Holy Trinity Church, Lenexa, KS at Friday. Condolences may be expressed to the family at Muehlebachchapel.com. Sharon Ann Rout Sharon Ann Rout passed away on the morning of May 23, 2019 from complications asso- ciated with COPD at age 76. Sharon was born in Oklahoma City on March 8, 1943 to Wilma Worsham Felix and Philip Felix who preceded her in death.
Sharon is survived by her two children- Shelly (Bill) McVay and Trent Rout, and granddaughters- Megan McVay, Casey (Jeff) Lee, and Caroline McVay. Sharon had a diverse career in- cluding owning a car lot, man- aging apartment complexes, owning a catering business, and being a dental chair side assis- tant. She was a wonderful cook. expert fisherwoman, de- lightful storyteller, and had an infectious laugh. She loved dogs, being on the lake, and anything with bling! Private services were held May 28, 2019.
Norma J. Sachs Norma J. Sachs, 90, passed away May 30. Private family graveside service White Chapel Cemetery Gladstone, MO. Ar- rangements: White Chapel Fu- neral Home.
Memorials North- land Meals on Wheels. Robert Francis Schnebelen 86, Kansas City, Missouri passed away on Wednesday, May 29, 2019. Private Disposi- tion. Arrangements Golden Gate Funeral Cremation Services LLC. Rita Simmons Ms.
Rita Simmons lived in KCMO and went home on May 17, 2019 at the age of 65. Her services will be held at Land- mark IDWC -8701 Sni-A-Bar Rd. KCMO 64129 on June 1st at 11am. Rex Smith Rex Smith, 61, Clinton passed May 1, 2019. Graveside Inurn- ment, June 1, 2019 11am Eng- lewood Cemetery, Clinton.
Arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, Mo. Sherry Fuller Throckmorton Sherry Throckmorton, 56, Bel- ton, MO died May 28, 2019. Visit. 6-8 pm, May 31, 2019 at the Dickey FH, Garden City, MO 816-862-6345; Graveside 1 pm, June 3, 2019 at Myrtle, MO Cem. William Chad Wagner William Chad Wagner, 51, of Shawnee, passed May 28.
A visitation will be held Sun. June 2nd from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. followed by a Rosary at Sa- cred Heart Catholic Church in Shawnee, KS. A Mass of Christi- an burial will be held at 10 a.m. Mon.
June 3rd, at the church. Herbert Lee Ware Herbert Lee Ware, 61, Pitts- burgh, PA Services 10AM at Heartland Cre- mation Burial Society. Burial Brooking Cemetery, Raytown, MO Ruth Ann Wells Ruth Ann (Freddie) Wells, 70, of Albany, Missouri, passed away May 23, 2019. Survivors: sons, Gordon Wells, St. Joseph, MO; Alexander (Me- lissa) Wells, Olathe, KS; grand- son, Sebastian Wells; brothers, David Duvall; Lonnie (Deborah) Duvall; sister, Helen Neese; nie- ces and nephews.
Funeral Service: 1:00 PM Sat- urday, June 1 at the First Pres- byterian Church, Albany with burial in the Grandview Ceme- tery, Albany. The family will re- ceive friends 6:00 8:00 PM Friday evening at the Roberson- Polley Chapel in Albany where friends may call anytime after 2:00 PM Friday. Online condo- lences: www.robersonpolleycha pel.com Fannie Lacy West Fannie Lacy West passed away on May 29, 2019, at the age of 64. She was preceded in death by her loving father, Kenneth G. West.
She is survived by her mother, Fannie Lacy West, her brothers, John R. West of Ama- rillo, TX, Kenneth G. West Jr. of Fairfield, IA and William M. West of Overland Park, KS.
She will always be remembered by her mother and brothers with great love for her sweet, kind and loving nature. Respects can be paid during her memorial service at Johnson County Fu- neral Chapel and Memorial Gar- dens on 112th Metcalf in Overland Park, KS on May 31st at 2 PM. Ronald Ellis Wine Ronald Ellis Wine, 83, Liberty, MO passed May 24 Visit: May 30, 6-8 pm at the Archer-Pasley FH, MO 64068. Private family burial svc 12 PM, June 8, at Park Lawn Memorial Garden Cemetery, in Brookfield, MO. D.W.
SONS CHURCH-ARCHER-PASLEY FUNERAL HOME 816-781-2000 Kenneth A. Witthar Kenneth Armin Witthar, age 86, passed away Monday, May 28, at his residence in Blue Springs, MO. Ken was born in Kansas City, MO on January 1, 1933, to the late Christian H. Witthar and Frieda (Herfurth) Witthar. He lived most of his life in Inde- pendence, MO, moving more re- cently to Blue Springs.
He was married for the past 57 years to Mona (Caudle) Witthar. For over 30 years, Ken was the owner of Ken TV on Blue Ridge Blvd. In his free time, Ken loved to golf, camp, trout fish, and was an avid woodworker. He al- so enjoyed cheering on the Chiefs and Royals. Survivors include his wife, Mona (Caudle) Witthar; his chil- dren, Theresa (Jeff) Sherard of Boulder, CO, and Kevin (Char- lotte) Witthar of Peculiar, MO; grandchildren Chloe and Megan Sherard of Boulder, CO; brother Chris (Carol) Witthar of Blue Springs.
Visitation will be at 10 a.m. with the Funeral Mass at 11 a.m. on Monday, June 3rd at St. Catholic Church, 3736 S. Summit Rd, Independ- ence MO, 64055.
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