All Obituaries

Dr. (Leland) Keith Larimore, Ph.D., age 81, passed away on Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022, at his home in the Anthology Senior Living facility of Overland Park, Kansas (Kansas City).  Keith was born in,1940, in Kansas City, Missouri, son of the late John Keith and Aurealia Farris Larimore. He moved to Fort Scott, Kansas, around the age of 14 and then to Joplin a couple of years later. During his teen years, Keith had a passion for cars and drag racing. His pride and joy at...

Larry R Nelson (known as “Bubba” passed away on Sunday 9-4-2022 in Kansas City, Ks. Larry was born in St. Joseph, MO and is survived by his wife of 50 years, Kay Nelson. And daughters Heidi Nelson of KCKS and Randi Gladwell of Kansas City, MO. Larry and Kay were married 7-29-1972 in St. Joseph, MO. Larry served 20 years in the army and national guard. He was employed by ABC (Auto Body Color) from 1986 to 2020 at locations in St. Joseph, Mo., DesMoines, IA, and Kansas City,...

On Sunday, August 28, 2022, Benjamin H. Johnson, loving husband, father, grandfather and friend, passed away at home at the age of 77. Ben was born in Wichita, KS to Robert and Dorothy Johnson and was one of three boys, including brothers Robert and Joe. As an adult he joined the U.S. Navy as a medic and served in Vietnam. He went on to earn his Masters degree and later became a paramedic and firefighter for the Kansas City Kansas Fire Department.. He spent his life helping others,...

Orlando Xavier Martinez, 57, passed away on August 7, 2022 at Kansas City Hospice House. A visitation will be held Friday, August 26 at St Patrick Catholic Church, Kansas City, KS at 10am with the funeral immediately following at 11am. There will be a private burial at Gate of Heaven Catholic Cemetery. All are invited to a luncheon following the Mass at the St Patrick Parish Center. Orlando was born December 15, 1964 in Santa Fe, New Mexico to Henry and MaryAnn (Barela) Martinez. He married...

Alicia R. Madrick, age 74, passed away peacefully, August 6, 2022, in Kansas City, Kansas.  Alicia had worked in housekeeping at the KU Medical center where she met her beloved husband, Joseph Madrick Jr., who preceded her in death. She loved to travel, eventually going to Europe with a travel group. She was a member of the Trinity United Methodist Church. She is survived by her sister, Rose Carolyn Baker of Florida. There will be a graveside service 11:00 am, August 11, 2022, at...

Norma L Handzel, 90, of Kansas City, Ks, passed away on July 29, 2022 at The Village at Mission assisted living facility in Prairie Village, Ks. She was preceded in death by her parents Virgil Conklin Downing and Della Madge Downing, her husband of 57 years Chester “Pep” Handzel, her brother Gene and 2 sisters Shirley and Clara. She is survived by her son Chester “Jr” Handzel (Angela), 2 grandsons Chris (Carissa), John and 2 great granddaughters Emaline and...

William A. Schindel, age 92, passed away July 9, 2022. He is survived by his loving wife Blanche of 68 + years, his children; William Schindel (Bridget), Deborah Hecht (Tim), Otto Schindel, Paula Simpson (John), 6 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. Bill was one of a kind who loved his horses, western movies, hunting and his family. He will be greatly missed and forever in our hearts. Family will be having a private celebration of life.

Richard Mattox Obituary Richard L Mattox 1929 – June 24, 2022 Richard L (Dick) Mattox was called home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, Friday, June 24, 2022. He was born in 1929, to Frank B. Mattox and Lucile E. Mattox in Lincoln Nebraska. He married his wife and love of his life, Charlotte (Charlie) in January 1949. She preceded him in death September 20, 2015. He was also preceded in death by his parents, his sister Merilee, and grandson E.J. Schaeffer. He is survived by...

On June 6, 2022, Vincent A. Schuetz joined his loved ones that preceded him in death – his wife Bette Mae and daughters Beverly Ann Mooneyham and Jacquelen Jo Schuetz. He is survived by his son Vincent Schuetz, Jr. and wife Rebecca, daughter Veronica Buckles and husband Dwight, daughter Gwendolen Wiehe and husband Stan, son-in-law John Mooneyham, ten grandchildren, and four great grandchildren. A lifelong resident of the Kansas City, Kansas area, Vince was an avid golfer, a retired...

Judith “Judy” K. Pope, age 76, passed away on May 25, 2022 at St. Luke’s Hospice House. Judy was the youngest child of Karl and Vivian Smith.  She was born and raised in Kanas City, Kansas and graduated from Wyandotte High School, where she spent many years serving as the school mascot. Yes, she was a life-long “Dotte”.  After high school, she married the love of her life, David Pope.  She loved him so much she married him twice! Judy worked for...