Maple Hill Funeral Home

12/16/2025

If you’re afraid or feeling nervous, its best to lean into that fear and to go anyway. You’ll regret not going.

12/15/2025

Betty Louise Riley, 86, passed away on December 12, 2025. She was born on June 6, 1939, in Muskogee, Oklahoma to Claude and Ethel Riley.
Betty was one of seven children; she had three brothers: Lewis, William, and Leroy and three sisters: Jewell, Ann, and Joann.
Betty was a proud mother of six...

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12/15/2025

Karen Rae Thorell, 80, passed away peacefully in her home late Friday morning, December 12, 2025. She was born on December 25, 1944 to Karl and Margaret (Finck) Sarutzki. She was raised in Menno, South Dakota. While working at the state hospital in Yankton, SD, she met her husband, Dennis. They...

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12/15/2025

Noah Rankin, Jr. was born sleeping on December 7, 2025, at the University of Kansas Medical Center. Though his time on earth was far too brief, he was deeply loved from the very beginning.
Noah is the cherished son of Noah Rankin and Schante Billman, who longed for him and held him close in their...

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12/10/2025

Ivan Lee Beemer, 89, of Kansas City, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at Garden Terrace of Overland Park. He was born October 20, 1936, near Lyons, Nebraska, to Leslie and Bessie Beemer.

Ivan served in the United States Army and carried a quiet pride for his time in service. He was...

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12/09/2025

Shawn Joseph Callahan, age 54, of Kansas City, Kansas, passed away on November 29, 2025. A visitation will be held from 12:00 P.M. to 2:00 P.M. on Friday, December 12, 2025, at Maple Hill Funeral Home. A graveside service will follow at 2:00 P.M. at Maple Hill Cemetery.

Shawn was born on...

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12/09/2025

Jeff Morris Maddox, 88, of Edmond, Oklahoma, passed away on December 7, 2025. A memorial service celebrating his life will be held at 10 A.M. on Saturday, December 13, 2025, in Kansas City, Kansas.

Jeff was born on February 23, 1937, to L.C. and Ada Madox. He was an educator who cared deeply for...

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12/09/2025

Picking the right song for a funeral isn’t simple, but use these 5 tips to find the song that feels right.

1. Look Up the Lyrics - Listen closely to the songs you’re considering. Look up the lyrics to make sure they have the meaning you think they will.
2. Personalize it - Consider using a song that your loved one already loved or that has memories attached to it. If you can, look through their personal music collection.
3. Set the Tone - Music has a way of setting the entire tone of an event. It’s important to consider this when choosing a song.
4. Ask family and friends for their input! Maybe they know what song your loved one wanted or they have suggestions.
5. Before you start the search, consider what you want this song to say about your loved one and how you want them to be remembered.

12/05/2025

Jessica G. Taylor, 47, passed away early Wednesday afternoon, December 3, 2025. She was born on December 9, 1977 in Kansas City, Kansas to George Taylor and Tina (Anaya) Kepler.

Jessica is survived by her son Aidin Taylor; mother Tina Kepler and stepfather Kevin Boyle; siblings Jerry Taylor,...

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12/04/2025

Mr. William Francis Brent, age 90, of Bella Vista Arkansas, passed away Wednesday November 26th, at his residence. He was born on February 13, 1935, in Florida, a son of Sterley and Evelyn Lemmon.

William was preceded in death by his beloved wife (“She was God’s Gift to me”), Geraldine Yvonne...

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12/03/2025

Alicia Magdalena Garcia, 67, passed away early Sunday evening, November 23, 2025. She was born on April 1, 1958 and adopted by Antonio and Asuncion Garcia.

Alicia was preceded in death by both of her parents and brothers Antonio, Andres, Mario and Juan,

She is survived by her siblings Alfonso...

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12/03/2025

Beloved Brother, Father, Friend, and Dedicated Railroad Journeyman Richard Gilbert (Ricky) Rangel, of Kansas City, Kansas, passed away peacefully on November 27th, 2025 at St. Luke’s Hospice House in Kansas City, Missouri, at 67 years old surrounded by his loving family. Born at St. Mary's...

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