Kansas City Funeral Directors

Cheng Tong

Tong Cheng,63, passed away at her son's home in Gardner, Kansas on April 20, 2019 around 2:00 pm surrounded by her family. She had battled with leukemia for seven months. Tong was born on January 1956 in Laos to Tooj Choj Tshooj and Sua Vaj. Tong full name was Tong Xeem Cheng. She came to the United States in 1980. She first arrived in Colorado before moving to California where she married Xai Mao Vang and become mother to his two sons. Tong's family moved to Tulsa,Oklahoma in 2006 then she move to Gardner, Kansas in 2018 to be with her sons. Tong is survivored by her two sons, Keng Vang and Ker Vang; plus one daughter, Xee Vang. Tong's daughter is married to Vim Thaiv Yang. They have eight kids, two sons and six daughters. We the family would like to thank the nurse at Good Shepherd Hospice for helping us during this dark time.

Tong’s funeral services are at Faith Deliverance Family Worship Center, 3043 State Ave, Kansas City, KS.  Times are as follows:

Saturday, May 18, 10:00 AM ~ 8:00 PM

Sunday, May 19, 5:00 PM ~ 8:00 PM

Monday, May 20, 10:00 AM ~ 11:00 AM with burial to follow

At Gate of Heaven Catholic Cemetery in Kansas City, KS.

Gladys Ethel Bales

Gladys Ethel Bales 94 passed away Jan 8, 2019 at the home of her son in Leavenworth KS.

She was born Aug 29, 1924 in Shawnee KS to David and Ollie (Briggs) Applegarth..She married Buel Bales in 1945. They raised a daughter and a son in the house they built on family land. They loved to square dance and travel. Buel passed in 2004.

Galdys is survived by her children Nancie Page and David Bales (Kathy). Grandchildren David, Alisa, Lindsay, Andrea and Angela. Step grandsons Wes, Ben, Alex. 12 great grandchildren and 4 step great grandchildren.

Terry L. Burdette

TERRY L. BURDETTE

Terry L. Burdette, 78, Leavenworth,Ks., passed away April 28th, 2019, at home surrounded by her family. Memorial Service will be May 3, 2019 11 am with visitation at 10 at Immaculate Conception- St. Joseph Catholic Church. Inurnment to follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Lansing Ks.

Francis A. Cordes

FRANCIS A. CORDES

Francis A. Cordes, 85, formerly of Prairie Village, Kansas, passed away on April 28, 2019 surrounded by family. Visitation will be held on April 30 from 5:30-7:30pm at Cure of Ars Catholic Church, 9401 Mission Road, Leawood, Kansas. Funeral services will be on May 1 at Cure of Ars. Private burial service will be at Resurrection Cemetery in Lenexa.

 Francis was born on December 15, 1933 in Wichita, Kansas to Anthony and Florence (Shelly) Cordes. He was the oldest child and had four sisters who still call him “Sonny.” After graduating from Conway Springs (Kansas) High School, Francis headed to Wichita State to major in Accounting. In 1955 he married his sweetheart, Norma Jean Turner, and graduated from college. The Army called him next, and he was stationed for two years at the Army Audit Agency in San Antonio. He joined the world of public accounting in San Antonio and earned his CPA. He was in San Antonio until he was transferred to Kansas City in 1966 with Ernst & Ernst. He stayed in public accounting the rest of his life, including owning Cordes & Company until retiring in 2013.

 A member of Cure of Ars Catholic Church for over 50 years, Francis and Norma were on the league bowling team for 30 years and helped with CCD. Francis loved working on cars and purchased many over the years. He loved telling stories and talking about his family’s history. Francis never met a stranger and would strike up a conversation with anyone.

 Francis is survived by his wife of 64 years, Norma; daughters Michelle Embree (Ed) of Leawood, Kansas and Jene Hong (Thai) of Overland Park, Kansas; son Tony Cordes (Julie) of Stilwell, Kansas; grandchildren: Katie Blasko (Jeff), Mark and Caroline Embree; Shannon Ellerson (Wayne), Heather Benjamin (Jack) and Tyler Popper; AJ and Jamie Cordes; great-grandsons: Tommy Blasko and Damian Popper; sisters: Jan Cheray (Herb), Lois Schippers Chambers and Rosemary Hartman; and numerous nieces and nephews.

 He is proceed in death by his parents Anthony and Florence, and sister, Mary Elaine Conrad.

 In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Kansas City Hospice, www.kchospice.org/donate KCHPC, 1500 Meadow Lane Parkway, Suite 200, Kansas City, MO 64114 or Alzheimers Association, act.alz.org/donate 225 N. Michigan Ave., Floor 17, Chicago, IL. 60601

Roberta Jean Dedrick Purinton

Roberta Jean Dedrick Purinton

Roberta Jean Dedrick Purinton, 64, passed away Monday, April 15, 2019 at her home in Kansas City, Kansas surrounded by her family and friends. Funeral service will be at 6:00 PM, Friday, April 26th at Abundant Harvest Church, 4840 Shawnee Dr., Kansas City, Kansas. Visitation will begin at 4:00 PM until service time. Graveside service will be at 11:00 AM, Saturday, April 27th at Maple Hill Cemetery.
Roberta Jean Dedrick was born September 28, 1954 in Farlinville, Kansas to Robert Dedrick and Donna Masters Dedrick. Roberta grew up and lived in Turner her entire life graduating from Turner High in 1972. She worked as a cosmologist, a server at Red Lobster, and most importantly a caretaker.
Roberta loved her family and friends and she always loved catching up with them. Gatherings with family and friends were very important to her. She was a loyal and dear friend to many. Roberta loved working in her yard and decorating it for every holiday. She loved her flowers and was so very proud of her yard. Music was another favorite of Roberta’s and she was known for jamming to her music. Roberta always had a warm hug and an awesome smile for everyone she came across. She will be deeply missed but never forgotten.
Roberta was preceded in death by her grandparents; parents; her brother, Steve; the love of her life, fiancée Robin; and several special aunts & uncles. She is survived by niece, Natalie; great-nephew, Jourdan; great-niece, Jaylah; uncles, Hershel, John, & L.D.; aunts, Juanita & Verna; many cousins and friends.
Gone but never forgotten. Until we meet again.