obituaries

144 Fascinating People Who Died In 2012

Stephen Steigman and Steve Kraske — Tue, 11 Dec 2012 16:09:39 +0000

The late comedian George Burns once said: "Every morning when I get up, I read the obituary page. If my name's not there, I shave."

People We Lost in 2010

Wed, 12 Jan 2011 16:40:45 +0000

Kansas City, MO – Jazz greats, stellar newsmen and punk icons were just a few of the memorable folks that we lost in 2010.

Former Kansas City Congresswoman Karen McCarthy Dies At 63

Laura Ziegler — Wed, 06 Oct 2010 15:25:06 +0000

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Kansas City, Missouri – Karen McCarthy, who represented Kansas City's 5th district in Washington for 10 years, died Tuesday at an Alzheimer's facility in Overland Park. McCarthy served Kansas City's 5th district, following Congressman Alan Wheat. Prior to that, she served almost 2 decades as a Missouri legislator.

Judge Cordell Meeks, Jr. Dies

Mon, 03 Jul 2006 04:43:56 +0000

Kansas City, MO – Judge Cordell Meeks, Jr. died suddenly at his home this week. He was 63. Meeks, a 26-year veteran of the Wyandotte County District Court, was respected by his colleagues and friends not only as a prodigious member of the bench, but also as a generous contributor of time and talent to many civic causes.