Murrel Wesley Bland Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Murrel Wesley Bland (Kansas City, Kansas), whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on November 17, 2025 at the age of 84. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Murrel Wesley Bland to pay them a last tribute.
Though Murrel may no longer walk beside us, his memory will forever be enshrined in the fabric of the lives of those Murrel touched, a beacon of light guiding us through the darkness. In his absence, his spirit lives on — a gentle whisper in the breeze, a ray of sunlight on a cloudy day, a reminder that love knows no boundaries.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Clyde Bland and Tennyson Bland; and his sister Marilyn Bland. He is survived by: his wife Carol; his daughter Kimberly Bland; his son-in-law Chris Seidel; his brother Milton Bland; and his sisters-in-law, Joan Bland and Betty Wilkinson. He is also survived by niece; two nephews; two grandchildren; and other beloved family members.
He was inducted into the Kansas Newspaper Hall of Fame in 2022 for his contributions to the profession.
