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Royce W. Boswell – KC North 09.30.2026

Royce W. Boswell, 74, a long-time Northland resident passed away peacefully September 30, 2026.  He was born October 13, 1952 to Jack and Patsy (Henry) Boswell in Amarillo, TX.  They preceded him in death. Royce graduated from North Kansas City High School and spent the majority of his working career with Stuart Hall in Kansas […]

Mark & Karen Hatcher – KC North 09.25.2026

Mark Kevin Hatcher, 68, and Karen Sue Hatcher, 65, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away together on Friday, September 25, 2026. Married for 46 years, they shared a life of faith, service, adventure, and devotion to family, and they left this world the way they lived in it: side by side. Mark was born January […]

Willis “Wayne” Sedgwick- Blue Springs, MO 09.29.2026

All services for Willis “Wayne” Sedgwick will be held on Monday, October 5, 2026, at Meyers Funeral Chapel in Blue Springs.  Visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Funeral service will commence at 12:00 p.m.  A committal service with military honors will be held at 2:00 p.m. at the Missouri Veterans Cemetery […]

Donald Hicks- Independence, MO 09.29.2026

  Donald Eugene Hicks, 70, a resident of Independence, MO passed away peacefully Tuesday, September 29, 2026, at the Veterans Affairs Hospital in Kansas City, MO.  He was born April 10, 1956, to Chester Sr. and Norma (Weers) Hicks in Kansas City, MO. Donald was a 1974 graduate of Blue Springs High School.  He served […]

Mary Lou DeVoy – Northland 09.28.2026

Mary Lou Devoy, 93, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away peacefully on September 28, 2026. She was born on March 24, 1933, in Omaha, Nebraska, to Edward Sullivan and Helen Ruth Mann. Mary Lou was truly one of a kind. She was feisty, strong-willed, loving, and never afraid to be herself. She had a personality […]

Helen Ballinger – Kansas City, MO 09.26.2026

Helen (Roach) Ballinger, 97, a Northland resident of Kansas City, MO passed away peacefully Saturday, September 26, 2026.  Helen was born May 11, 1929 to James and Susie (Clark) Roach in Altus, Arkansas. Helen married John Ballinger, May 17, 1952. They went on to have four children. She is survived by her 3 daughters; Mary […]

Brook Sheridan – KC North 09.26.2026

Brook Nicole “Niki” Sheridan, age 44, of Kansas City, MO, passed away peacefully on September 26, 2026, following a courageous battle with breast cancer. She was born on March 18, 1982, in Kansas City, MO, and graduated from William Chrisman High School in Independence, MO. She was a loving wife, mother, daughter, sister, and friend […]

Charles “Butch” Sexton – Buckner, MO 09.24.2026

Charles “Butch” William Sexton, 82, of Buckner, MO, who passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 24, 2026. Butch was born on November 20, 1943, in Kansas City, MO, to Arthur and Roxy (Robinson) Sexton, both of whom preceded him in death. He spent 31 years working for Ford Motor Company, where he made many lifelong […]

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Meyers Funeral Chapel

1600 W. Main Street,
Blue Springs, MO 64015
Phone: (816) 229 -3276

Meyers Funeral Chapel Northland

401 Main Street,
Parkville, MO 64152
Phone: (816) 741-0251

The Meyers difference

Our staff provides an exemplary level of care and service. We have a focused and relentless attention to excellence and integrity in all that we do. Our clients are comfortable with us. Our staff is known for being accommodating, approachable and relatable. It’s so important during a difficult time. Our chapels are located in historic downtown communities. We’ve made every effort to make them warm and comfortable with elegant and modern finishes.

Meyer's Memberships

NFDA
Missouri Funeral Directors
Blue Springs Chamber
Rotary International
Parkville Chamber
NRC
Gladstone Chamber

Loretta Temple

Manager - Northland Chapel

Loretta is a Kansas City Northland native and has played a key role in the success of the Meyers Northland location. On October 24, 2022 Loretta was promoted and named manager of our Northland location. Loretta and her husband Cade live in Kansas City, MO. She has two sons, Nigel and Ian. Loretta is enrolled in the Leadership Northland Class with the Northland Regional Chamber of Commerce and is a member of the KCI Rotary Club.