We have years of experience caring for families, from all walks of life. Serving Generations Of Area Families
04/18/2026
Helen Ann Ireton, 80, passed away early Wednesday afternoon, April 15, 2026. She was born on December 31, 1945, in Hawthorne, NV, the daughter of Edward and Violet (Larson) Conklin.
Helen enjoyed the beauty of flowers and gardening. She also loved her church and gospel music, especially Jimmy...
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04/16/2026
David Wayne Scott, 62, of Kansas City, Kansas, passed away April 7, 2026, at home peacefully. He was born January 15, 1964, in Kansas City, Kansas, the son of Dale Scott, Sr. and Barbara Scott. David proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps, a role he held with great pride and...
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04/10/2026
Norma Jean Sparks, 91, of Kansas City, Kansas, passed away April 8, 2026, at home surrounded by her family. Born March 26, 1935, in Spencerburg, Missouri, the daughter of Linnie Dudding. On January 17, 1959, she was united in marriage to Donald Ira Sparks, the love of her life. Together they...
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04/10/2026
James “Jim” Gene Puskas Jr., 70, passed away on April 9, 2026 at the University of Kansas Medical Center surrounded by his loving family and friends after a courageous battle with cancer. He left behind a legacy of love, kindness, and unwavering faith.
Jim was born December 25, 1955 in...
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04/09/2026
It is with heavy hearts and profound gratitude for a life well-lived that we announce the passing of our beloved Margaret Medellin, who departed this world peacefully on April 8, 2026, surrounded by the love and warmth of her family after bravely facing a prolonged illness. Margaret was a beacon...
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04/07/2026
Herminio Chavez, 90, passed away early Friday afternoon, April 3, 2026. He was born on February 9, 1936 in Tangancicuaro, Michoacan, Mexico, the son of Jose Maria and Maria Chavez.
Herminio was preceded in death by both of his parents, his wife Juana Martinez Chavez, his son Herminio Jr., and...
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04/06/2026
Janice Arlene Hale, age 83, passed away on April 3, 2026, surrounded by family. She was born on April 28, 1942, in Eldon, Missouri, to Olive Jean and Gilbert Watts. When Olive Jean married Guy Frank Bunce, he became her true father.
Janice met the love of her life, John Hale Sr., in 1955. They...
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04/02/2026
Edward Joseph Leonard, born July 17, 1940, in Kansas City, Kansas, to Elmer L. Leonard and Catherine Leonard, passed peacefully under hospice care at Trustwell Living at Mission Springs on March 26, 2026, after a life marked by service, leadership, and dedication to others.
Ed began a lifelong...
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04/02/2026
Annie Mae Butler, 93, of Kansas City, Kansas, passed away on March 29, 2026, at Shawnee Gardens. She was born on June 8, 1933, in Marked Tree, Arkansas, to William Riley White and Ruby White. Annie found joy in life’s simple pleasures, especially trips to the casino and the companionship of the...
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04/01/2026
Gary Holmes Knaus, 74, of Kansas City, Kansas, passed away on March 31, 2026, at the Kansas City VA Medical Center, surrounded by his family. He was born on September 19, 1951, in Kansas City, Missouri, to Walton and Lois Gmur Knaus. Gary proudly served in the United States Navy during the...
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03/31/2026
Kathey J. “Wyrick” Crump, 72, of Kansas City, Kansas, passed away on March 26, 2026, in her hometown. She was born on September 25, 1953, in Kansas City, Kansas, to Raymond J. Wyrick Sr. and Pauline Wyrick.
Kathey was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend who will be remembered for her...
03/31/2026
Lana Letha Kathleen Corbett, 59, of Kansas City, Kansas, passed away March 27, 2026, at Kansas City Hospice House. She was born on October 15, 1966, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, to Jackie Lee Pagett-Hollingsworth, who preceded her in death. Lana had a free spirit and a love for going wherever life...
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In January of 1973 the Matney family opened Maple Hill Funeral Home and began providing quality funeral services to the families in the Kansas City area. Conveniently located in Maple Hill Cemetery, which the Matney family also owns, the funeral home was under the direction of William H. "Bill" Young, Ethel Matney's son.
In November of 2008, with the retirement of Bill Young, his nephew Mike Matney who also owns the cemetery, bought the funeral home ensuring that the Matney family will continue to provide the high level of service that Kansas City has come to expect.
To better serve our families we added our own on-site Crematory in October 2018, ensuring your loved ones never leave our care.
Currently there are 4 licensed Funeral Directors/Embalmers on staff.
Bill Stack III grew up in the Turner area. He later attended and graduated from Shawnee Mission North in 2005. Bill started working in the cemetery in 2001 and helped with evening visitations during the summer of 2004 while going to college at Kansas City Kansas Community College to become a Funeral Director/Embalmer. Bill oversees preneed funeral arrangements and also manages the funeral home staff. Bill and his wife Audra have a son Gage and dog named Scout.
Gary Simmons has been a licensed Funeral Director since 1989. In December 2007, following the purchase of Simmons Funeral Home, Gary joined our staff. Gary attended Kansas City Kansas Community College. He enjoys spending time hiking and with his grandchildren and dogs.
Eric Batliner has been a licensed funeral director and embalmer since 2009. Eric is a 2005 graduate of Piper High School in Kansas City. After High School he attended Kansas City Kansas Community College where he graduated with an Associate's of Applied Science in Mortuary Science in 2009.
Evan Gorrell joined Maple Hill in 2018 after graduating from Kansas City Kansas Community College. Evan attended Cole Camp High School in Missouri where he graduated in 2013. He then attended the University of Missouri where he received his Bachelor of Science in Agribusiness Management in 2017.
