Fidel Joseph Sauceda
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Fidel Joseph Sauceda, 83, of Kansas City, Kansas passed away July 20, 2020 at Providence MedicalCenter, due to complications of the coronavirus. Services will be held at a later date and will be announced once they are finalized. He was born in Kansas City, Kansas on February 22, 1937. He was a veteran of the US Air Force, where he worked in telecommunications. He was married to Rosa Rios. Throughout his life he played men's fast pitch softball,
coached the Argentine Eagles men’s softball, and the men's basketball team. He retired after 32 years as
a civil service worker in telecommunications at Fort Leavenworth. He served as post commander at
American Legion Post 213 for several years. He was preceded in death by his mother and father, and his
wife. He will be missed by several family members and friends.
Namara Adamu Dinegde
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Namara Adamu Dinegde, 48, of Kansas City, Missouri passed away unexpectedly on July 19, 2020. Funeral servics will be held at Abundant Harvest Church, 4830 Shawnee Drive, Kansas City, KS on Friday, July 31, 2020. Visitation will begin at 10:30 A.M. with the funeral service beginning at 11:00 A.M. Burial will follow at East Slope Cemetery in Riverside, MO.
Due to current pandemic restrictions at the church we are limited on space. Masks must be worn at all times and everyone must sign in for entry. Thank you for understanding!
Wanda Mae (Hendrickson) Babcock
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- Published: 24 July 2020
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Wanda Mae (Hendrickson) Babcock has departed to her heavenly home as a result of heart failure. She passed on Friday, July 17th, 2020 in Kansas City, Kansas. She was born the first of three daughters, in Kansas City, Missouri on February 9th, 1949 to R.D.(Bud) and Rita Hendrickson Jr.
Wanda spent her early years in Austin, Texas, moving back to Kansas City while she was still young. When she was nine she started helping take care of her sisters and continued that level of caring throughout all of her years. She graduated from Southwest High School in Kansas City, Missouri and then moved to Belton with her family. Wanda graduated from Longview Community College and worked at the Internal Revenue Service before she married at age thirty.
Wanda met James Babcock and enjoyed 41 years of marriage before he passed away in 2016. They had two children Jonathan and William in the years to follow. Wanda had the opportunity to raise her boys as a homemaker and be as involved as possible. She got to be a den mom, room mom, and even the neighborhood mom. She enjoyed collecting trinkets, knickknacks and loved celebrating holidays. Wanda had a passion for watching and discussing movies and news programs with her two best friends, her sisters.
Wanda’s death was preceded by her parents and her husband. She is survived by her sisters Willa and Kaye Hendrickson, son’s Jonathan (wife Alise) and William (wife Jessica) Babcock, and her grandson Wyatt Babcock.
There will be a visitation and funeral service Monday July 27th 2020 at Abundant Harvest Church in Kansas City, Kansas. Please contact immediate family if you wish to attend due to limited attendance requirements. Those attending must sign in with their name and phone number due to church regulations. Masks are mandatory. Thank you for understanding.
Madelyn Rose Marie ( Maddy) Miller
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Madelyn Rose Marie (Maddy) Miller, age 19, passed away in her home on July 10th, 2020 in Overland Park, Ks. Maddy was adventurous. Growing up, she loved the outdoors, catching insects, and playing sports. She once brought home a turtle but it was a snapping turtle and she had to return it to the creek. These are the memories we will always cherish. She was honest, positive and loving towards her family and friends. She inspired everyone to be the best versions of themselves. She was a fighter and helped others who struggled. She will forever be loved and greatly missed in our hearts. She is survived by her mother and father Chuck and Shannon Miller, sister Morgan Miller, grandparents Louis and Marie Dodson, grandmother Marge Miller, Gary and Nancy Miller and cousins, Jonathan, Michael and Libby Miller.
Due to current Covid-19 restrictions the family has chosen to keep the services private.
Susan Jean Mueller
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Susan Jean (Gottschalk, née Estey) Mueller, 69, of Excelsior Springs, Missouri passed away July 12, 2020, in her home. Born in Worcester, Massachusetts, she was the daughter of the late Ronald Hersey Estey Jr, of Annapolis Royal, and Jeanne (Chamberlain) Estey of Worcester, Massachusetts. She was predeceased by both parents. She is survived by her husband, Lutz Mueller, of Excelsior Springs; her daughter, Lynn Sagerdahl, of Sacramento, California, and children Cecilia, Claire, and Brandon; her brother, Eric Estey, of Cocoa Beach, Florida; her niece and nephew Nathan Estey of Cocoa Beach, Florida, and Natalie Estey Herndon, of Port St. John, Florida, and children Ava, Brielle, and Ronin. She is also survived by her former husband Max Gottschalk of Independence, Missouri, and her friends Nancy and Melissa Lamkey and family, Donna TeSam, Jill and Steve Kirk, Dawn and Dave Shaffer, and Howard and Linda Watts. Susan enjoyed cooking, reading, art, music, sports, painting, gemstones, jewelry and perfumes, and playing on, and working with, computers. Despite her disability and health issues increasingly confining her to being bed bound, her strength of spirit never faltered and defined her until the very end. Following Susan's wishes, there will be no visitation or flowers. Cremation is taking place under the care and direction of Funeral Directors of Kansas City, Kansas. Friends and Acquaintances are invited to post on her facebook page at https://facebook.com/treekasu. Friend requests will be monitored.
Carl Schweitzer
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Lawrence D Gouldsmith
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- Published: 30 June 2020
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Lawrence D. Gouldsmith, 87, of Kansas City, KS passed away on June 27, 2020 at the University of Kansas Medical Center. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 AM on July 7, 2020 at Maple Hill Cemetery in Kansas City, Kansas.
Lawrence is survived by wife, Joan Gouldsmith, of the home; son, Larry Dale Gouldsmith(Jennifer) of Orrick, MO; son, Terry Francis(Linda) of Smithville, MO; son, Randy Francis of Kansas City, KS; daughter, Trish Rowland(Donald) of Kansas City, KS; 10 grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren; and many more family members and friends. He will be deeply missed by all.
Debbie Elkinton
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- Published: 06 July 2020
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Debbie L. Elkinton passed away July 3, 2020 after a sudden and unexpected illness. Debbie was born on March 27, 1949 in Dayton, OH to Lawrence and Jackie (Britt) Spitler. Debbie was the younger sister to Richard Spitler. The family lived in several states in the Midwest in her youth before settling in the Kansas City area where she was a long time resident of Gardner, KS. Debbie graduated from Kansas City’s Southeast High School in 1967. After high school Debbie began working for several companies including Hallmark Cards, Bendix, and ADP. Debbie worked for the United States Census Bureau for the last 16 years. Debbie made a commitment to return to college later in life and ultimately graduated with a BA degree in Management and Human Relations from Mid America Nazarene College in 1994.Debbie and Eldon Elkinton were married on March 23, 1968 and raised 5 children. The children are Steve (Tricia), Jeff (Valerie), Tracy, Mark, and Julie Elkinton-Strausbaugh (Mark). Debbie and Eldon are proud grandparents of 9 grandkids: Justin, Jordan, and Jack (Gurnee, Il), Macey and Isaac (Gardner, KS), Luke and Cale (Spring Hill, KS), and Wyatt and Griffin (Edgerton, KS). Debbie was preceded in death by Lawrence and Jackie Spitler (parents), Richard (brother), and Tracy (daughter).
Debbie had many passions in life, but being an active and proud grandmother was her clear priority. Her 9 grandchildren benefited immensely from her attention, support, and love. She enjoyed hosting her family for home cooked meals, attending her grandchildren’s sport and school activities, and coaching her grandkids through food preparation projects in 4-H including her award winning jellies. Sleepovers at Grandma’s were a special treat for everyone.
Debbie also shared activities with many close friends and family. Early in their marriage, Eldon and Debbie enjoyed bowling in several leagues. Bowling eventually transitioned into Bunco where Debbie was active with a couples group and a ladies group. Both groups continue to meet regularly and have done so for more than 30 years. Debbie was famous for her love of 4’s, and her excitement when she rolled them. Debbie and her family played many card games with Hearts being a multi-generational favorite inspired by her grandmother (Irma “Tommye” Shuttee). Debbie liked to visit the local casinos, and she regularly planned trips to Las Vegas and other casinos in the Midwest. These trips were a great chance for her to visit and share fun times with her friends and family. Debbie and Eldon travelled regularly and visited many states and countries throughout their marriage. Many cherished memories were developed with family and friends on these trips that included visits to Hawaii, Alaska, Australia, and China. Another highlight was a family trip to Niagara Falls in August 2018. All 17 children, spouses, and grandchildren along with Jan Spitler (Richard’s wife) were able to meet to celebrate Debbie and Eldon’s 50th wedding anniversary.
Debbie was a long time member of Sacred Heart Church in Gardner. She recently began volunteering with Harvester’s which is the church’s food outreach program. Debbie also volunteered her time with Meals on Wheels.
Services for Debbie include a visitation on Thursday, July 9 from 5-8pm, Rosary on Friday, July 10 at 9:30am followed by Mass at 10:00. The Mass of Christian Burial will be live-streamed on Divine Mercy Facebook page click here. All activities are at Divine Mercy in Gardner, KS. Face masks are required and social distancing when able while visiting Sacred Heart Church. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Debbie’s name to Children’s Mercy Hospital (Kansas City) or Catholic Charities.
Children’s Mercy Hospital (Kansas City) https://www.
or Catholic Charities https://
KC Funeral Directors 913-262-6310
***Please remember a mask is required and social distancing when able in the church. The visitation and mass are open to those who would like to attend.***
(Laura) Shea Soileau
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(Laura) Shea Soileau passed away earlier this week after suffering a fall. Shea will be missed by her sister Tammi, brothers Kevin, Eric and Kerry, mother Glenda, father Jimmie, boyfriend Tom, along with aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews,cousins and friends. Shea was born in Mobile, Alabama, graduated from Burlington, KS High School, attended Flint Hills Technical College and University of Texas at San Marcos. She will be remembered especially for her beautiful smile, independent spirit and wicked sense of humor. The family will have a private memorial service when COVID-19 restrictions are removed. If you would like to remember Shea, please donate to the no kill pet shelter of your choice. Shea loved her rescue dogs and rescue cat and would appreciate being remembered this way.
