Curator: Prof. Elena Rostova Date: 2/5/2026 Dept: Visual Arts & Sciences

KANSAS CITY OBITUARIES

Welcome to the world of Kansas City obituaries, a vital resource for those seeking to honor the lives of their loved ones. This page serves as a comprehensive guide to finding and accessing obituaries from the Kansas City area, offering a meaningful way to remember and celebrate the lives of those who have passed.

Obituaries are a crucial part of our community, providing a platform to share news of a person's death, their life story, and their legacy. They are a way to pay respects, offer support to the bereaved, and ensure that the memory of the deceased lives on. In the context of Kansas City, these obituaries become a powerful tool to connect people, fostering a sense of community and shared grief.

This introduction aims to highlight the importance of online resources and local newspapers in finding obituaries. By utilizing these platforms, individuals can efficiently locate the information they need, ensuring that the memory of their loved ones is preserved and honored.

The following paragraphs will delve into the various methods and sources available for accessing Kansas City obituaries, providing a comprehensive overview of this essential service.

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Fig 1. Kansas City, KS Obituaries Online | Find Kansas City Obituaries

An old, yellowing newspaper page displays multiple obituaries, each with a black border. The text is in a formal, serif font, and the layout is simple and clean. This could be a historical record for a local history project.

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Fig 2. Thomas Gordon Obituary - Kansas City, MO

A close-up of a woman's hand holding a yellowing obituary, with a tear-stained eye. The paper is delicate and fragile, and the hand is clasped tightly. A powerful image of grief and remembrance.

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Fig 3. Patricia Stancil Obituary (1949 - 2024) - Kansas City, MO - Kansas City ...

A dark, stormy sky backdrop features a solitary candle flickering in the foreground. The candlelight illuminates a small, handwritten obituary, adding a sense of warmth and solace in a time of mourning.

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Fig 4. Jo Ann Schneider Obituary - Kansas City, MO

A black-and-white photo of a bustling city street in Kansas City, with a subtle overlay of text reading 'Obituaries'. The image captures the contrast between life and death, and the city's vibrant energy.

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Fig 5. Joseph Wohletz Obituary (1939 - 2025) - Kansas City, KS - Kansas City Star

A simple, minimalist design with a white background and black text. The word 'Obituaries' is in a modern, sans-serif font, and the layout is clean and modern. Suitable for a digital obituary page.

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Fig 6. Wilma Axe Obituary - Kansas City, KS

A vintage, sepia-toned photo of a family gathering, with a small obituary in the background. The text is barely visible, adding a layer of mystery and intrigue to the image.

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Fig 7. Marilyn Lierz Obituary - Kansas City, MO

A colorful, abstract painting of a cityscape with a bright, red 'Obituaries' sign in the foreground. The painting is vibrant and energetic, contrasting with the somber nature of the text.

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Fig 8. Milton Skeens Obituary - Kansas City, MO

A close-up of a computer screen displaying a digital obituary, with a soft, warm glow from a laptop. The image conveys a sense of modern remembrance, perhaps used in an online memorial.

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Fig 9. Robert Stone Obituary (2025) - Kansas City, KS - Kansas City Star

A black-and-white photo of a cemetery at dusk, with a single obituary laid out on a grave. The text is in a formal, elegant font, adding a sense of peace and reflection.

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Fig 10. Violet Laing Obituary (2024) - Kansas City, KS - Kansas City Star

A colorful, hand-drawn illustration of a city with a vibrant, yellow 'Obituaries' sign. The illustration is playful and light-hearted, offering a unique take on a somber topic.

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Fig 11. Dorothy Mikulich Obituary - Kansas City, MO

A vintage, wooden typewriter with a yellowing page of text. The typewriter is a symbol of old-fashioned communication, and the text adds a sense of nostalgia and tradition.

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Fig 12. Irene Quigley Obituary - Kansas City, MO

A dark, dramatic photo of a storm at night, with lightning striking a tall building. The image is intense and powerful, perhaps used to represent the impact of a life's passing.

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Fig 13. James Neighbors Obituary - Kansas City, MO

A simple, white frame holds a black-and-white photo of a couple, with a small, elegant obituary in the corner. The text is in a delicate, cursive font, adding a touch of elegance.

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Fig 14. George "Butch" Gardner Obituary - Death Notice and Service Information

A colorful, modern cityscape with a large, transparent 'Obituaries' sign. The sign is a subtle overlay, adding a layer of depth and meaning to the image.

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Fig 15. Robert James Collins Jr. Obituary (2025) - Kansas City, MO - Serenity ...

A close-up of a woman's hand writing on a yellowing piece of paper, with a tear-stained eye in the background. The image conveys a sense of personal, intimate remembrance.

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Fig 16. Sherry Horn Obituary - Kansas City, KS

A black-and-white photo of a busy city street, with a subtle, faded obituary in the foreground. The text is barely visible, adding a sense of mystery and the passage of time.

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Fig 17. Barbara Suggs Obituary - Kansas City, MO

A vibrant, abstract painting of a city with a bright, blue 'Obituaries' sign. The painting is a modern, artistic take on a somber topic, offering a unique perspective.

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Fig 18. Thelma R. Peloquin Obituary (2025) - Kansas City, MO - Serenity Funeral ...

A vintage, yellowing newspaper page with a single, elegant obituary. The text is in a formal, serif font, and the layout is simple and refined.

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Fig 19. Orville Love Obituary - Kansas City, MO

A dark, dramatic photo of a storm at sea, with lightning striking a ship. The image is intense and powerful, perhaps used to represent the impact of a life's passing.

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Fig 20. Mary Hecht Obituary - Kansas City, KS

A simple, minimalist design with a black background and white text. The word 'Obituaries' is in a modern, bold font, and the layout is clean and modern.

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Fig 21. Norma Rhoades Obituary - Kansas City, MO

A close-up of a computer screen displaying a digital obituary, with a soft, warm glow from a laptop. The image conveys a sense of modern remembrance, perhaps used in an online memorial.

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Fig 22. Marguerite Sicking Obituary - Kansas City, MO

A black-and-white photo of a cemetery at dusk, with a single, elegant obituary laid out on a grave. The text is in a formal, elegant font, adding a sense of peace and reflection.

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Fig 23. Carl Honeywell Obituary - Kansas City, KS

A colorful, hand-drawn illustration of a city with a vibrant, red 'Obituaries' sign. The illustration is playful and light-hearted, offering a unique take on a somber topic.

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Fig 24. Virginia Liston Obituary - Kansas City, KS

A vintage, sepia-toned photo of a family gathering, with a small, faded obituary in the background. The text is barely visible, adding a layer of mystery and the passage of time.

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Fig 25. Larry Garrison Obituary - Kansas City, MO

A simple, white frame holds a black-and-white photo of a couple, with a small, elegant obituary in the corner. The text is in a delicate, cursive font, adding a touch of elegance.

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Fig 26. John Raper Obituary - Kansas City, MO

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Fig 27. Harold Thompson Obituary - Kansas City, KS

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Fig 28. Jack Passler Obituary - Kansas City, MO

A colorful, modern cityscape with a large, transparent 'Obituaries' sign. The sign is a subtle overlay, adding a layer of depth and meaning to the image.

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