Sheffield Lodge no. 625

Sheffield Lodge No. 625 will meet tonight at scheduled at 7pm, with dinner before. We have a first degree this evening so if you are interested in participating or attending please join us! This will be the final meeting of Sheffield Lodge before our consolidation with Kansas City Lodge No. 220.

Sheffield Lodge No. 625 and Kansas City Lodge No. 220, both lodges with long histories and rich traditions in the Kansas City Masonic community, have decided to consolidate to create one very strong and vibrant lodge organization. As of March 22, 2022 the two lodges will consolidate under the name and Charter of Kansas City Lodge No. 220. Meetings will be held on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of each month at 7pm, with dinner before. Meeting location will be the historic Kansas... City Masonic Temple, 903 Harrison Street, which was the home of Sheffield Lodge and the historical home of Kansas City Lodge No. 220 for nearly a century. On Tuesday, March 22 at 7pm the consolidation meeting will be held at 903 Harrison Street. In a unique ceremony the lodge will be opened by Past Masters of both lodges. Election of officers of the new lodge will be conducted and the officers installed. Several Grand Lodge officers will be on hand to assist with this ceremony. A formal charter retirement ceremony for Sheffield Lodge No. 625 will be held later in the year. We invite all area Master Masons to join us for this interesting event as we bring together two lodges to create one very strong and vibrant organization. Dinner will be served starting at 6pm with lodge opening at 7pm.

Frank Oudererkirk funeral is on Wednesday Jan. 26, 2022 at 10am. Park Lawn Funeral Home 8251 Hillcrest Rd KCMO

Brethren: Here is the funeral and service information for RWB Kenny Best. Floral Hills Funeral home:... Thursday Jan 27th, visitation 6 - 8 pm Friday Jan 28th, Masonic service 10:00 am. Cary Marshall Secretary Sheffield Lodge #625

Brethren, With a heavy heart Sheffield Lodge #625 has loss two Brothers: Frank D. Oudererkirk, 65 years of service. Passed away Dec. 22, 2021 Joe R. Bradford 56 years of service. Passed away Oct. 19, 2021. Cary Marshall ... Secretary Sheffield Lodge #625 See more

RWB Mike Wheeler My dad slipped his earthly bonds this morning after a period of decline. Billy Eugene "Bill" Wheeler, 93, passed away January 14, 2021. Bill was born September 22, 1927 to Claude D. Wheeler and Anna Grace (Hopkins) Wheeler at their homestead farm in the community of Black Oak, Missouri. He was a 1945 graduate and class president of Braymer High School. Near the end of World War II, Bill enlisted in the United States Navy and was honorably discharged before... seeing any combat. On March 9, 1948 he married Marjorie Ann Cox who preceded him in death in 1983. To this union two children were born, son, Michael (Cherrine), who survives him and daughter, Kathy (Bud) Dibben, who preceded him in death. In September 1987 Bill married Kathryn Poe Roberts who survives him. Other survivors are stepchildren, Geoff (Carolyn) Roberts and Greg (Sue) Roberts; grandsons, Michael Shawn Wheeler (Helen) and Aaron Robert Steigler (Jacqueline Curley), several step grandchildren, great grandchildren, one great great grandson and many nieces and nephews. Bill was active in law enforcement much of his life having been elected City Marshal of Northmoor, MO in 1951. From 1955 to 1962 he was a member of the Missouri Highway Patrol. He spent the next 24 years in the insurance business and finally returned to law enforcement, retiring from the Clay County Sheriff’s department as sergeant in September 1992. Bill was a 65 year member of Rising Sun Lodge No. 13 A.F. & A.M., Liberty York Rite Bodies, Kansas City Valley of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite and Ararat Shrine. He rode with the Ararat Mounted Guard for sixteen years serving as Captain for three years. He served Ararat Shrine as its Potentate in 1985. Bill was a talented woodworker, spending countless hours in his workshop building many beautiful pieces of oak furniture. Visitation will begin at 10:00 am, followed by funeral services at 11:00 am, on Monday, January 18, 2021, at Park Lawn Northland Chapel, I-35 at State Route 291, Liberty, MO. Burial will follow at Black Oak Cemetery near Braymer. Memorials are suggested to the Ararat Shrine Cornerstone Fund. Arrangements: Park Lawn Northland Chapel (816) 781-8228. See more

RWB Ed Shubert wife Thelma passed away Dec. 26, 2020 below is the OBITUARY Thelma Grace Creason-Shubert APRIL 11, 1923 DECEMBER 26, 2020... Obituary of Thelma Grace Creason-Shubert Thelma Creason-Shubert, 97, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, December 26. Thelma was born on April 11, 1923 in Excelsior Springs, Missouri to parents Byron Payne and Myrtle Adams-Payne. She met Wayne Creason and after a short courtship, Thelma & Wayne were married on July 23, 1943. At the time of Wayne's passing April, 1999 they had enjoyed 55 years of marriage. Thelma married long time friend, Hugh 'ED' Shubert March 27, 2004 with whom she shared her life with until the time of her passing. Thelma was a 50 year member of the Order of Eastern Star and an active member of Golden Gate Chapter #58. She also was a member of True Kindred and she was a long-time member of Antioch Community Church. She retired in 1985 after 22 years of service at Farmland Industries. Thelma was preceded in death by 8 siblings - 6 sisters & 2 brothers and is survived by a brother Delbert Payne and his wife Susie. She is also survived by her children - son; Gary Creason (Janet) of Overland Park, KS and daughter; Judith Creason-Cox (Eddie) of Kansas City, MO. She also enjoyed her grandsons Brian Cox (Lisa) and Kevin Cox (Kim) and 4 great-grandchildren. A private family service will be held at 11:00am on Thursday December 31 followed by graveside service at Mount Moriah Cemetery South with Pastor Harry Foockle officiating. In lieu of flowers, please consider a contribution in Thelma's name to Children's Center for Visually Impaired (CCVI), 3101 Main St. #1921, Kansas City, MO 64111. Thank you for your thoughts and prayers. FAMILY Byron Payne, Father (deceased) Myrtle Adams-Payne, Mother (deceased) Wayne Creason, Husband (deceased) Six (6), Sisters (deceased) Two (2), Brothers (deceased) Hugh "Ed" Shubert, Husband Gary Creason (Janet), Son Judith Creason-Cox (Eddie), Daughter Brian Cox (Lisa), Grandson Kevin Cox (Kim), Son Four (4), Great-grandchildren PALLBEARERS Gary Creason, Pallbearer Eddie Cox, Pallbearer Brian Cox, Pallbearer Kevin Cox, Pallbearer Dalton Cox, Pallbearer Randy Shubert, Pallbearer DONATIONS Children's Center for Visually Impaired (CCVI), 3101 Main St. #1921, Kansas City, MO 64111

Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a healthy, happy, and prosperous New Year.

Just wanted to give everyone a heads up. Cary Marshall is okay, but he was in a car accident this afternoon. Please keep him and his family in your thoughts and prayers. ... Nothing like having your car totaled 3 days before Christmas.

Thank you Brethren.

Sorry to report that Sheffield Lodge #625 has loss Brother James F Meek a 55 year member. He passed away December 8, 2020. https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/kansascity/obituary.aspx

Brethren, Lawrence F. Gresham 101 years old passed away November 4, 2020. He was a 62 year member of Sheffield Lodge #625. The family will have private internment of the ashes at a later date.

I haven't shared the numbers lately. Cumulative cases/deaths/tests from 3/17/2020 - 10/26/2020

Brethren we are sad to hear that another Brother has passed away. Brother Elmer W. Bishop was a fifty plus year member of Sheffield Lodge #625. https://www.atkinsonfuneralhome.com/

Sheffield Lodge No. 625 conducted our annual installation of officers this evening, of course following proper safety protocols. Congratulations to Worshipful Master Aaron Rose and the officers for the coming lodge year!

Brethren, we are sad to hear of the passing of Brother Glenn Terry after a long illness. Brother Terry was an 11 year member of Sheffield Lodge #625. He was also the son of the late RWB Carl Terry. Please keep Brother Terry's family in your thoughts and prayers. http://www.kaiserwiegersfuneralhome.com//obit--Terry-Glenn

The Grand Master has issued an edict suspending all masonic activities until at least April 24, 2020 in order to help contain the spread of the COVID-19 virus and protect our membership. Therefore, Sheffield Lodge #625 meetings scheduled for April 9 and April 23, 2020 are cancelled. Please stay safe and healthy and as always please reach out to your brothers to assure they are safe and their needs are met.

To comply with the restrictions established by the City of Kansas City and Jackson County limiting social gatherings, Sheffield Lodge #625 has cancelled our stated meeting scheduled for Thursday, March 26, 2020. We will provide guidance on subsequent meetings as the situation develops. Please pass the word and stay safe and healthy.

Sheffield Lodge #625 has cancelled our stated meeting for this evening, 3/12/20. This is in keeping with guidance from the city of Kansas City as well as due to the availability of several officers. We hope everyone stays safe and healthy!

Due to illness on the part of several officers and regular attendees Sheffield Lodge #625 will not meet tonight as we do not expect to have a quorum.

Sheffield Lodge # 625 Due to the weather tonight’s meeting is cancelled. WB Steven Holbrook

Sheffield Lodge No. 625 has a new email address for all correspondence. Please use: [email protected]

From RWB Corey Huntsucker: Brethren: I know this is late notice, but an Eagle Scout project will be done at the historic Kansas City Masonic Temple this Saturday, Dec. 14 at 9am to approximately 2pm. It would be good if a few brethren could join in and assist, or at least be present.

Tonight's Lodge of Instruction has been CANCELED. Please spread the word... New Schedule: Start time for all session is 7 PM, with refreshment and fellowship before:... Wed. 11/6/19 Kansas City Lodge #220 1330 E. Linwood Blvd. Kansas City, MO Wed. 11/20/19 Cecile Daylight Lodge #305 120 S. Pleasant Ave. Independence, MO Wed. 12/04/2019 Raytown Lodge #391 6309 Overton Raytown, MO