Alyce Lou (Judd) Bearce, 101, passed away peacefully on July 8, 2026, in Blue Springs, Missouri, surrounded by her loving family.

Alyce was born on May 3, 1925, in Knob Noster, Missouri, to Franklin and Lula (Adams) Judd. On January 2, 1945, she was united in marriage to Delbert Lee Bearce Sr., in Kansas City, Kansas.

Alyce graduated as the salutatorian of her class from Knob Noster High School. She spent most of her life in Knob Noster, where she and Delbert raised their family and built a lifetime of cherished memories. She was a member of the United Methodist Church of Knob Noster and enjoyed spending time with the Berties Beauties card group. Those who knew Alyce will remember her love of hummingbirds, reading, playing cards, and the color pink.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Delbert Lee Bearce Sr.; her parents, Franklin and Lula (Adams) Judd; her sister, Beulah Judd; her brothers, Adams Judd, Curtis Judd, and Elmer Judd; and her son-in-law, Dennis Peterson Sr.

Alyce is survived by her daughters, Judy Kuhlman, Terre Kirk (Rodger), and Alyce Kaye Merkle (John); her son, Delbert Lee Bearce Jr. (Cheryl); her grandchildren, Kimberly Stilwell (Brad), Dennis Peterson Jr., Erik Kuhlman (Gina), Kristin Kirk, Brooke Savage (Eric), Kelsey Balsamo (Johnny), and Courtney Smart (Sage); her great-grandchildren, Kirk Stilwell, Karlee Mahaffey (Karsen), Delaney Walker (Jacob), Ashley Stilwell, Kennedy Thornburgh, Alec Williams, Peyton Kuhlman, Owen Williams, Karter Wheeler, Kamden Brookens, Emerson Kuhlman, Corbin Williams, Keifer Brookens, Enzo Balsamo, Brody Smart, and Luka Balsamo; and her great-great-grandchildren, Kimber Mahaffey and Kinlee Mahaffey. She also leaves behind many beloved nieces, nephews, extended family members, and friends who will miss her dearly.

Graveside service will be held Thursday, July 23, 2026 at 10:30am, Knob Noster Cemetery, Knob Noster, Missouri.

Memorial contributions may be made to the ALS Association with KU in Alyce's memory.