Obituaries

Larry Byron Esterle

Larry Byron Esterle passed peacefully at home on April 4th, 2022 surrounded by his loved ones. Larry was born on February 8, 1957 and grew up in Wadsworth, OH where he played varsity football, baseball, and basketball and was a teacher’s aide at Wadsworth High School. Shortly after graduating, Larry moved to Colorado, before eventually settling in Kansas City, MO. Larry enjoyed hunting, listening to music, being with family, and spending time at the cabin he built near the Lake of the Ozarks. Larry was a legend in the ceiling industry and worked for Meade & Sons and K.D. Christian Construction Co. for over 40 years. Larry is survived by wife, Carmen Murphy and sister-in-law, Kathaline Roberts; a son, Mason Murphy and his wife Damaris Murphy of North Kansas City, MO; a daughter, Leah Marrs and her husband Ryan Marrs of Independence, MO; seven grandkids, Carmen Branch and Philip Branch who lived with him, and Beverly, Katherin, Dylan, Larry, and Mason; his mother, Carol Stone of Richland, MI; a sister, Tracy Thompson and her husband Jim Thompson of Richland, MI; and a niece, Emma Thompson of Richland, MI.

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Teresa Lee Majors

Teresa Lee Majors, 71, passed away March 14, 2022 with her family by her side. Teresa (Terri) was born November 26, 1950 in Wichita, Kansas. She graduated from Blue Springs High School and received her college degree from Graceland University in Iowa. Terri married John Majors on June 17, 1972. Terri is survived by her husband John; two children, Eric Majors and Leanna and Steve Spicer; grandchildren, Liam and Mila; brother, Randall {Randy} Cavin and wife Gayla; sister, Leslie Wilson and husband Philip; sister-in-law, Stephanie Cavin along with many beloved cousins, nieces, nephews and life-long friends. She was proceeded in death by her parents, David and Elaine Cavin; brother, Stephen Cavin and sister-in-law Teresa Cavin.

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Bernice Margarite Kilbourn ( Godman)

Bernice (Godman) Kilbourn, 90 passed away peacefully surrounded by family Thursday March 31, 2022 in Independence, Missouri. Bernice was a devoted wife and mother having 4 daughters and 1 son. Bernice was preceded in death by her devoted husband Norman Frederick Kilbourn and seven Brothers and Sisters. Bernice is survived by her daughters Debra Hamilton, Karen Richardson, Julie Miller (husband Ron Miller, son Kevin Kilbourn (wife Stephanie Kilbourn) stepdaughter Carol Taylor and 14 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.

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Edith Emily Hicks

Edith Emily Hicks, 98, of Oak Grove, Missouri passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, April 1, 2022. A memorial service will be held on Sunday, May 1, 2022 at 2pm at Speaks Suburban Chapel in Independence, Missouri.

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Shirley Marie Petet

Shirley Marie Petet (Tungett), 88, of Independence, MO passed away Saturday, April 2, 2022, at her home in Independence surrounded by her family. Shirley was a loving wife, mother and member of the community her entire life.

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