Thu, 20 Jul 2023 04:30:10 -0500WeeblyMon, 04 Jan 2016 16:07:03 GMThttp://kansascitystagehands.com/in-memoriam/david-floydBrother David Floyd passed away Monday December 28, 2015

His service will be held at McGilley Funeral home in Midtown on Wednesday, January 6, 2016
6-8 pm]]>Tue, 03 Nov 2015 03:03:10 GMThttp://kansascitystagehands.com/in-memoriam/james-sodapop-suellentropJames "Jim" Paul Suellentrop, aged 58, of Kansas City, Missouri passed away Saturday, October 17, 2015. Born November 15, 1956 to John F. and Marigene (Wegeng) Suellentrop, he graduated from Andale High in 1974, received his undergrad from St. Mary's of the Plains in Dodge City, KS and completed his Masters in Fine Arts at Emporia State University in 1982. In 1984, Jim became a member of the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) Local #31. Fiercely dedicated to his work, Jim's Union brothers became his family, his children growing up in theaters across the metro area.
His friends and family will miss his great wit, excellent taste in music, and humorous story telling ability. Jim was an avid music collector of blues, bluegrass and rock & roll and enjoyed playing guitar, among other instruments. His family is comforted through the music he loved, and credit their musical tastes to him.
He was very adventurous and loved to travel with his family, often taking road trips. Jim was known to be mischievous, he once famously stole the governor's hat while in college.
Jim will be remembered as a loyal, hardworking man with a huge heart. As a little boy, he would open the cages of a neighbor's exotic bird collection, as he felt badly and wanted them to be free.
Anyone who knew him was well aware of Jim's passion for food. He could be counted on to tell you who had the best special of the day or what the best item on a menu was as he had, generally, sampled them all.
He is preceded in death by his brother, Daniel Patrick Suellentrop, and his father, John Francis Suellentrop. He is survived in death by his dearly loved children, Danna Rose Suellentrop, Evan James Suellentrop and Kaylyn Leigh Suellentrop, their mother and his partner over 20 years, Robin Suellentrop, his mother Marigene Suellentrop, his siblings and their families, Ann Suellentrop, Tom Suellentrop (Mary), Jeanne Boucek (BJ), Rosemary Timmerman (Curt), Mary Nell Lucas (Michael), nieces Elizabeth, Nora, Kelsey and Sarah, and nephews William and Billy. He will also be remembered by his many friends and co-workers from the Local #31 of IATSE.]]>Tue, 04 Aug 2015 21:54:06 GMThttp://kansascitystagehands.com/in-memoriam/joan-jo-defoe-starkJo was born September 19, 1933 in Tulsa, OK to Naomi (Shipman) and Cecil Defoe. She grew up in Tulsa, OK graduating from Will Rogers High in 1951. Jo was happily married for many years and she and her husband traveled extensively throughout the country. Jo and her family moved to Kansas City in 1971.

 She was in real estate for a time, then began working full-time for Local 31 in October 1976 as the secretary/bookkeeper. Jo oversaw bookkeeping for 40 years for Local 31. She administered payroll for hundreds of members and overhires, and ran a very tight ship.  For 10 years she also worked as a dresser for shows at the Music Hall, Midland and Starlight.

Jo was very active in the Unity Church of Overland Park. She loved reading and writing in her journals and attending the theater.

She was preceded in death by her parents and her son, Jerry Paul Stark. Survivors include her children, James (Karen) Stark, Nancy (Rick) Calkins, daughter-in-law, Donna Stark, sister, Louise Saunders, 6 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, niece Kathy, nephew Robert, and many family and friends.

Online condolences may be left at TerraceParkFuneral.com

Jo's Celebration of Life will be held at 2:30 PM August 8th at Terrace Park Funeral Home. The address is 801 N.W. 108th St. Kansas City, MO 64115.

Visitation will precede the service from 1:00-2:30 PM.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to Unity Church of Overland Park.



]]>Tue, 13 Dec 2011 17:35:58 GMThttp://kansascitystagehands.com/in-memoriam/fulton-wilhelm    Fulton Louis Wilhelm was born September 1, 1943 in Hollywood CA to Louis and Laura (Fields) Wilhelm. The family moved to Fremont, NE where he attended public schools, graduating in 1961. He latter attended Pittsburg State teachers college where he me his first wife, Susan (Pate). Fulton has a zest for life. He was a follower of the Grateful Dead and known for his tie-dyed clothing and art he sold through his business, Blitz Wearable Art at the Independence Farmer's Market. He had worked as a Journeyman Stagehand with Local 31 for a number of years and was best know as an accomplished spotlight operator. He was married to Phyllis Ann Sinnard on November 29, 1986. Other survivors include 2 daughters, Laura Susan Barthelme and Emilie Ann Garivay, a son, Fulton Matthew Wilhem and three grandchildren, and by his brothers and sisters of local 31, and many friends that have become like family.  He was preceded in death by his parents and first wife, Susan. He passed away December 12, 2011]]>Sat, 21 May 2011 17:14:24 GMThttp://kansascitystagehands.com/in-memoriam/lon-earl-muncreif    Lon Earl Muncrief, 61, Blue Springs, MO passed away Thursday, May 19, 2011 from
injuries sustained in a fall. 
     Lon was born October 4, 1949 in Hot Springs, AR, the son of Fletcher and Jasmine (Murray) Muncrief. He served as a rigger and stagehand for over 40 years. During this time he traveled and worked with numerous bands including, The Rolling Stones, Fleetwood Mac, and Elton John. Rick “Razor” Reckner remembers of Lon, “I
met Lon in 1989 at Nassau Coliseum in Long Island as we prepared to tour with The Rolling Stones, where he amazed me with his awesome command of the vernacular I have ever since referred to as "Arkanese". I have told stories about him fondly over the years and will continue to do so in loving memory. He was brilliant, strong, brave, humble, polite and disarmingly funny".  Lon was also employed with Starlight Theater since 1997 as the head carpenter, and was a member of IATSE Local #31. He never met a stranger and always had a joke to tell to brighten your day usually from the laffy taffy he liked to pass around.  Lon was an avid Chiefs and Royals fan and he played the guitar and never went anywhere without his harmonica. 
     Lon was preceded in death by three sisters, three brothers and his parents.Survivors include his wife Jeanette “Ole what’s her name” Muncrief; daughters, Heather ‘Littlefeat’ Morris,, and Ashley ‘Pumpkin’ Muncrief; granddaughter, Riley ‘Baby Baby Princess’ Morris; sisters, Barbara Jean Wallace, and Shannon Muncrief; aunt, Esther Muncrief and numerous nieces, nephews, family, friends and co-workers.

]]>Sat, 07 Aug 2010 17:04:17 GMThttp://kansascitystagehands.com/in-memoriam/james-hare-jr-silky1    James H. Hare, Jr., 64, of Prairie Village, KS, passed away Aug. 5, 2010 after a lengthy illness. James was
born March 29, 1946 in Kansas City, MO. He was a member of the Stagehands Local 31 for over 40 years where he was known as "Silky". His brothers and sisters in the local recall him as a hard worker with a great sense of humor who enjoyed showing off how many stomach crunches he could do. Rick Tyner of George Fern Co.
said of Jim, “Jim, was always someone you loved to see on your call. He was not only a good and funny guy to have around, but was someone you could count on to get the job done. Two things I will always remember about Jim, he always did our lobby work for the Sportshow, and the image of him holding the floor plan an
inch away from his nose so he could read it. He will be missed by everyone in the convention industry in KC”.
    James also coached girls fast pitch softball 10 years. Alex Mills has a story of Jim playing ball, “one
time Jim took a ball off his head during the "Dads vs. Sons" game. Everyone was immediately concerned about his health, which Jim quickly dispelled with his wonderful sense of humor - sitting up in the outfield and claiming "I'm fine!" and them falling back down to the ground. The way Alex tells the story, everyone began to laugh hysterically. And that was Jim - always with a story, or a joke to make you laugh”. James was a Civil War history enthusiast and enjoyed visiting wineries.
     He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Virginia Hare; children: Sally Littleton, James Hare, Annie Miller, and Granville Hare. Siblings: Susan Hare, Geoffrey Hare, and Laura Carrington (Steve) and grandchildren.

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