Kou Xiong
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Kou Xiong was born in Phajnabnikhoo, Thailand on October 7, 1990. His family sought asylum in America shortly after he was born. He grew up in Kansas City, Kansas, and lived here all his life. He was a loving son to Nhia Tou Xiong and Xai Her. A beloved brother to Meng, Pao, and Cheng Xiong. An awesome, playful uncle who loved his niece Sunshine & nephews Zaylon and Emris with all his heart. He was full of laughter when he was around them, loved to joke and play with them.
Kou was a strong and brave person who loved to try new things. He enjoyed traveling and being embraced by many friends near and far. He is an outdoors person especially fishing and a hunting partner with his dad. He enjoyed raising chickens and working on cars. He makes good use of his handyman skills by helping his dad with car repairs. He was a compassionate and light hearted person, was a good son, brother, and uncle who cared for his family. He made time with friends and family and was there to help out when they needed him.
We will treasure his welcoming smile, his gentle voice, and his touches of laughter. He will always be in our hearts. Our beloved brother, we're going to miss you a lot. May you Rest In Peace until we meet again.
Funeral service will be at 10:00 A.M. on March 12, 2022 at Faith Deliverance Church, 3043 State Ave, Kansas City, Kansas 66102. Burial will follow at Maple Hill Cemetery in Kansas City, Kansas.
Sharon Fay (Dodd) Smith
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It is with great sadness that we post this obituary of our sweet friend Pastor Sharon Smith. Pastor Sharon will be greatly missed by everyone here at Kansas City Funeral Directors. Descanse en Paz Pastor Sharon.
Sharon Fay (Dodd) Smith
Sharon Fay (Dodd) Smith, went to be home to be with Jesus Sunday, February 27, 2022 at Menorah Hospital.
Sharon was born in Kansas City, Kansas February 28, 1943 to Floyd and Fay Dodd.
Sharon is survived by her husband of 60 years, Robert Joe Smith, daughter Sheri Smith, grandsons Dominic Vargas, Robert Jo Vargas and wife Lissette, grand-daughter Desiree Jones and husband Cartier Jones. Her great grandchildren Levi, Aleczander, Nehemiah, Audrey, Jaylen, Julian, Vida, Nala and Nuri.
She is preceded in death by her parents and her seven siblings, many nieces and nephews which she treasured, each being her favorite.
Pastor Sharon was truly a Proverbs 31 woman. She was a woman of Grace, Mercy, Love and Hope to every person she met. She had a special gift of making each person she came in contact with feel like the most important person in the world. She told every person she met that she loved them and it was true. She led by example and was truly an image of loveliness. She was a Pastors/Pastor, a great wife, mom, grandma, great grandma, aunt and friend. She also, made the best chocolate cake in the world.
Ronald L. Kindle
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Ronald L. Kindle, known as “Ron” or “Ronnie” to all who knew him, passed away peacefully on February 21, 2022, in the care of his loving wife, Karen Kindle, at KC Hospice House.
He was born December 17, 1943, in Cross Timbers, Missouri, to Ethel Kindle and Helen (Crouch) Kindle.
In 1961, Ron graduated from Warsaw High School in Warsaw, Missouri. He then relocated to Oak Grove, MO, where he was employed at Union Pacific Railroad for a short time, prior to moving to Kansas City, Kansas, where he worked for General Motors for 32 years, retiring in 2000.
One of Ron’s favorite passions was cars…mostly old cars. After work and on weekends, he could always be found under the hood of a Chevy, a Pontiac or the occasional Ford. He would spend hours with his buddies, tearing cars and trucks apart, searching the city for parts, and rebuilding them. When he wasn’t working on a car, you could find him reading a western, watching NASCAR races or wrestling. He loved food, especially barbecue.
Ron was preceded in death by his parents, and his brother Dwayne. Survived by his wife of 40 years, Karen and his children: Rhonda Greer and her husband John of Kansas City, MO; Rodney Kindle and his wife Rende of Parkville, MO; Rance Kindle of Buckner, MO; Melinda Sturdevant and her husband Jason of Olathe, KS; 7 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren.
He will be greatly missed by family and friends.
Celebration of Life service will be held from 5:00-7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 1, 2022, at the Kansas City Funeral Directors, 4880 Shawnee Drive, Kansas City, Kansas 66106.
Duane " Mac" L. McIntyre
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Duane L. McIntyre, known as Mac to all who knew him, passed away on St. Valentine’s Day in the care of his loving wife, Sharon McIntyre, at KC Hospice House. He was born July 13, 1935, in Des Moines, Iowa, to Lloyd McIntyre and Sylvia (Coughenour) McIntyre. Duane graduated from Des Moines Technical High School and then Drake University. While attending Drake, he met Sheri, Sharon (Ferch) McIntyre, his wife of 63 years. Duane served in the United States Air Force and Air National Guard units in Iowa, Kansas and Missouri for a total of 41 years retiring as USAF Major.
Duane is predeceased by his parents. Survived by his wife, Sheri and his children; Cyndi McClelland and her husband Greg of San Diego, CA; Sheila Thorp and her husband Todd of Leawood, KS; Julie Birch of Elmhurst, IL and Doug McIntyre and his wife Beth of Overland Park, KS.
Duane’s family was his circle of love and strength, which includes his grandchildren: Mackenzie Anderson, Cooper McClelland, Connor McClelland, Madison Pitts, Chase Thorp, Kelsey Thorp, Madelyn Birch, Jack Birch, Daniel McIntyre, Sophia McIntyre, Sarah Kate McIntyre and his great grandchildren: Sloan Anderson, Tenbrook Anderson, and Peyton Pitts.
One of Duane’s favorite pastimes involved classical cars – finding, collecting, driving and trading them. Duane really liked working in his yard, a good political debate, and chocolate chip cookies. Duane was as tough as they come having battled West Nile, Prostate Cancer, and Parkinson’s disease.
Memorial service at Highland Memory Gardens in Des Moines, IA pending a later date. Due to the extraordinary care and kindness given to Duane by the staff of KC Hospice, contributions may be made to Kansas City Hospice House 12000 Wornall Road Kansas City, Missouri 64145.
Kristin Marcel
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Kristin Marcel, 37, passed away peacefully on February 12, 2022, in the comfort of her home, under the soft glow of Halloween lights, in the arms of her foster mom, Linda and her mother, Connie, sitting next to her. She will be missed by many friends, family and caregivers who affectionately referred to her as Toader, Sis, Sissy, and Kris.
Kristin attended school at Bethel Church Elementary, Eisenhower Middle School, and Lake Mary Center High School. After graduation she attended programs including Tri-Co, Dreams Work Kris N Mo, LLC Day Services, and Lake Mary Center SFL Residential program. In 2007, she moved in with her middle school teacher, Linda, and former classmate, Mo, where they formed Kris N Mo, LLC - a limited license program tailored to meet their specific needs as two adults with developmental and physical disabilities.
Kristin participated in many activities over the years: Special Olympics, book club, sewing class, and “strolling’ through dozens of 5k’s throughout the KC Metro area. She enjoyed making beautiful art at Skills to Succeed Create Art Studio and was a regular in tap class at Betty Tillotson’s School of Dance. Kris also stayed active swimming at Olathe Community Center, going to movies at AMC, bowling, attending theater or musical performances, shopping and going on many travel adventures.
Some of Kristin’s favorite things were weekly massages with Lisa (it was her most favorite thing), manicures with Phon and Holly, facials with Chelsi and Lisa, getting her hair colored by Jessie, fielding compliments like being told she was pretty, listening to country music (she loved Taylor Swift) and “strolling” the lake in her jogger stroller. Prior to getting a feeding tube Kristin she had favorite indulgence foods including sausage & gravy biscuits, Chipotle bowls, bubble gum flavored pedialyte, and cheesecake.
Kris was known for her love of fashion which included a wide variety of SCARY PANTS, tutus, costumes, fun pajamas, socks that look like shoes, big hair bows and fancy sunglasses. Her personality was always present through her smile, her laugh, crinkling her nose, her long hair, her eyelashes, clapping her hands, sucking her thumb, throwing amazing birthday parties, ‘playing possum’, cat naps, her Dom De Luise laugh, flirting, her cuddles, her unfathomable strength and resiliency, and her middle of the night ‘parties’. Most importantly she will be remembered for defying the odds and changing the perceptions of the disabled in her local and medical communities. Kris was a beautiful person and soul, she was Wonder Woman to Mo’s Super Man and was so loved and admired she had a business catered to and named after her!
Kristin liked to give back to her community by volunteering at the soup kitchen, handing out medals at the MGA 5K, fostering dogs, and raising money for local animal shelters by using assistive technology to sew items for family and friends.
Kris was fortunate to have a tribe of women who loved, supported, and participated in her life. She was able to cross several things off her bucket list over the years: dance in a recital (twice), participate in a photo shoot, go to Disneyland, swim with dolphins, visit New Orleans, see the St. Louis arch, tour Elvis’ house and Nashville, see the Royal Gorge, the Grand Canyon, attend the Hot Air Balloon festival in New Mexico, attend a few Royals games, rode in a carriage around downtown KC, and was a bridesmaid in a wedding. She left the unchecked items on her bucket list for her housemate (Mo) to finish in her memory.
Kristin leaves behind her mother, Connie Parker; sister, Amanda Marcel; maternal grandfather, Joe Zagar; paternal grandmother, Barbara Marcel; roommate, Mohammad Adami; caregiver, Linda Lott; dogs, Rebel, Jack and Norman: numerous friends and family members. Kristin also leaves behind many people who adored and loved her unconditionally; Skip and Kaye Perkins, Angela LaVille, Denise Kieffaber, Deb Callahan, Amy Ramsey, Becky Hayes, Brad and Cindy Applebaugh, Lynn Ketelaar, Heather Garten, Chasity Harmon, Judy Moore, Michelle Smotherman and all the women who rallied around her this past year, showing up for ‘Kristin Cuddles’ and helping with anything that was needed while Kristin was in hospice (and during COVID).
Kristin was preceded in death by brother, Brandon Marcel; Grandmother, Mary Lou Zagar; her pen pal, Lonna Jennings and many friends, family members and canine companions.
A very special thank you to her amazing team of physicians who treated her with dignity, respect, and compassion: M. Jayaram, Connor Hartpence, Brian Metz (and the entire staff at Midwest ENT), Michael Seeley, Jesse Watts, David Cassell, Paresh Patel, Dennis Lawlor, David Parrish and Jeremy Dulin; her amazing nurses Erin, Kindall, Tiffany, Allison, Charlene, Shelby and Kim and the caring staff at Ridgeview Family Dentistry; her longtime advocate, case manager and friend, Corine Priddy at Lake Mary Center; Father Joel for her in-home confirmation; Chris Kieffaber, Marc Blundell and Jamie Harmon who made her home accessible; Arianna Lott and family for skyping every week to read books and perform comedic skits; photographers Chris Lengquist, Kim Gramling and Mary Schulte for all of the beautiful memories, and to all the Inspire Hospice and Ascend Hospice staff.
In lieu of flowers, to honor Kris, please consider donating in Kristin’s name to Prairie Paws Animal Shelter at www.prariepaws.org, the foster program she volunteered for, Angels Left Behind animal rescue at www.angelsleftbehind.org or to fund her remaining bucket list items for Mo to complete in her memory at Kris N Mo, LLC, PO Box 2071, Olathe, KS 66051.
To keep her memory alive, tell someone they’re pretty, take a nap, wear the tutu, pajamas or scary pants, get a massage, bask in a compliment, foster an animal, donate, or volunteer your time to those in need and be an advocate for the voiceless.
Kris gave us 337 wonderful days past her original hospice diagnosis. She also gave us the gift of a long goodbye to enjoy her time, her spirit, her vibe and her love. Thank you, Kris, for your final selfless act, we needed that. You will be remembered and cherished forever and always.
There will be a celebration of her life at her group home for her friends on Friday, February 18, 2022, from 5p to 7p. Please wear a mask and come dressed in a Wonder Woman t-shirt, tutu or costume, Kris would’ve loved that! There will be a separate graveside service reserved for family members at a later date.
‘Strength does not come from physical capacity. It comes from an indomitable will.” ~Mahatma Gandhi
David L. Kemper
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Kansas City resident, David L. Kemper, 75, passed away on January 30, 2022, with his wife at his side at the St. Luke’s Hospice House in Kansas City, Missouri.
Visitation will be held at 1:00 p.m. followed by a Celebration of Life service at 2:15 p.m. on Friday, February 25, 2022, at the Kansas City Funeral Directors, 4880 Shawnee Drive, Kansas City, Kansas 66106. Masks are required for all those in attendance.
He was born to James and Dolores Kemper on March 31, 1946. He graduated from El Dorado Springs Highschool in 1965 and joined the U.S. Navy where he served until 1969, including a deployment to Vietnam. After the Navy, he worked for Rhode Island before moving to Santa Fe Railroad, now known as Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway. Known as the “drop pit king,” a title he greatly enjoyed, he worked for BNSF for 38 years before retiring in 2006.
He loved his wife. They enjoyed bowling together and traveled the country competing in tournaments. As they got older, they enjoyed listening to the band at Laffoon’s Frontier Restaurant, where they attended the weekly show for years until the restaurant closed in 2020. They also enjoyed spending time with their family.
He is preceded in death by his father, James B. Kemper; his mother, Dolores Kemper; and great granddaughter, Suzannah Watterson.
He is survived by his wife, Carolyn Kemper; his children, Tammy (Shannon) Watterson and Jeff Miles; his brothers, Jim (Lois) Kemper and Steve Kemper; his sister “Little Angel” Judy (Rusty) Carver; 7 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
He will be greatly missed by family and friends.
In lieu of flowers, the family is asking that donations be made to St. Luke's Hospice House, 3516 Summit, Kansas City, Missouri 64111.
Beverly Ione Brown Murphy
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The Legacy of Beverly Ione Brown Murphy
Beverly Ione Brown Murphy began her life on May 22, 1958 at Bethany Hospital in Kansas City, Kansas. She was the second child born to the late Julius Rudolph Brown and the late Lavette Ardelia Glover Brown.
Beverly was educated in the Kansas City Kansas Public School system. She attended Douglass Elementary School, Northeast Junior High School and Sumner High School. Beverly was a flutist and played in the junior high and senior high school orchestra and marching bands. She was a proud member of the Sumner High Graduating Class of 1976. After graduation, she attended Friends University in Wichita, Kansas for two years.
Beverly was employed with the Federal Government for over 15 years. However, she was a very passionate and caring person which led to her positions as a teacher’s aide and home health caregiver. Beverly was very active and was always on the go. She had several side gigs that kept her quite busy. Beverly was a gifted seamstress and could be found making an outfit for someone or creating designs through her sewing business called BeVerle’s Fashions. She also had a home income tax preparation business. And, if that wasn’t enough, she drove for Postmates and DoorDash.
A faithful servant leader, when Beverly wasn’t working, she was active in her church, Bethel Seventh Day Adventist. She served in several capacities: as head of the Health Ministry, a member of the Prayer Ministry, Community Service, singing in the choir, a Board Member, and assisted with the Children’s Ministry.
Beverly was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Julian; sister, Janice; and maternal and paternal grandparents.
Beverly will forever be remembered and missed by her family and friends. She leaves to carry on her legacy: LaMont Brown, LaNita Carey (Tauwana), LaVette Wilkins (Gene), LaRhone Word; nephew, Antoine Evans; baby sister, Dr. Sandra R. Brown (Beverly); 13 grandchildren; Godsister, Kimberly Boyd Walker; Godbrother, Stanley Boyd; her cousin twin, Helene Williams; special family friends, Sabrina and Jamel Williams; and a host of other cousins, friends, and her church family.
Although Beverly is no longer with us physically, her eternal journey continues. May she be at peace and rest safely in the bosom of God.
The angels are singing, “well done, thy good and faithful servant”.
MATTHEW THERRIEN
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Matthew Therrien passed away at home from metastatic esophageal cancer on February 8, 2022 with his wife Cheryl by his side.
Matthew was born in Toronto, Canada on November 14,1950 and became a US Citizen on November 16, 2012. Matthew lived his younger years in the UK where most of his immediate family currently reside.
Matthew and Cheryl enjoyed golfing together, adopting rescue dogs and watching movies among other things.
Matthew Therrien is survived by his wife Cheryl Therrien, daughter Frances Therrien McIvor, sons Felix and Alex Therrien, and stepson Brian Johnson. Each of Matthew’s children had children of their own so Matthew enjoyed photos of his grandchildren and communications about them. Matthew is also survived by his brother Ben Golant, sister Rebecca Oram, his stepfather Bill Golant and Bill’s wife Linda.
Rest in Peace
Thomas E. Wilkes
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Thomas E Wilkes, 59, of Kansas City, Missouri died February 1, 2022 of Covid. He was born in Kansas City, Missouri on September 12, 1962.
Tom was an engineer in the field of HVAC building automation systems for over 25 years. Having retired from Johnson Controls, he was employed by Control Service Company at the time of his passing. He was also a Master Sergeant in the U.S. Air Force Reserve, retiring from the 442nd Civil Engineering Squadron at Whiteman Air Force Base in 2019.
Tom was a born-again Christian and a longtime member of Harvest Baptist Church in Blue Springs, Missouri. He was a talented musician and a dedicated member of the Praise Team at the church. Additionally he served as a deacon and was part of the security team.
He leaves his devoted wife, Jane Wilkes of the home, along with their four beloved dogs. He is survived by the couple’s three adult children; Daniel Wilkes (Shelby), Sharon Palmer (Chase) and Mark Wilkes; all of whom he was very proud. Further, he is survived by brothers Steve Wilkes (Gretchen), Michael Wilkes (Sandra), John Wilkes (Sherri) and sister Karen Edwards; sister in law Joyce Twedt (Colin); and their extended families.
He was preceded in death by his parents Wayne Wilkes and Shirley Felton, and step-father Evan Burchett.
Graveside Services will be Tuesday, February 8th at 2pm at Brooking Cemetery in Raytown, Missouri. All are welcome, however, for weather and space considerations, the family suggests close friends and associates for this service. A celebration of life will be held for all on March 12, 2022 at 11am at Harvest Baptist Church in Blue Springs, Mo.
Tom was blessed with a wonderful life. He and his wife adored one another, and their children were forever a joy and pride. We are comforted to know he is safe with Christ and will look forward to
reuniting with him on some future glorious day.
In lieu of flowers the family suggests contributions to any of the following, as all were important to Tom:
Harvest Baptist Church 901 NW 19th St. Blue Springs, MO 64015 OR www.hbcbluesprings.org Consider
designating the music or children’s ministries as these were very important to Tom
Samaritan’s Purse at www.samaritanspurse.org Tom loved their clean water and water filter projects; as well as their ‘Operation Heal our Patriots’ retreats.
American Center for Law and Justice at www.aclj.org/prolife/donate Tom was staunchly pro-life
Midwest Pug Rescue at www.midwestpugrescue.org Our family has adopted several dogs from this wonderful group, including Rudy and Buster that are with us now.
Wayside Waifs at www.waysidewaifs.org Our darling Della came to us through Wayside Waifs.
American Tinnitus Association at www.ata.org Tom struggled with tinnitus for years, practical help and
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