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A Few of Our Members Currently Searching Within Missouri Who Chose To Be Featured
196. AllonsY : I’m searching for a biological brother who was placed for adoption at birth. Our Mom’s name is Mary Elizabeth Underwood (Kassing). You were born Christopher Robert and were adopted through The Lighthouse, an affiliate of Missouri Baptist Children’s Home located in Kansas City, Missouri.
198. Kshamern : I was born 09-28-1961 and adopted by Tom and Helen Ferguson 11-28-1961 from Tulsa‚ OK. Miss Pye and Ms. Talbot were involved in the process. I am Caucasian‚ blonde and told I had some German heritage
Due to me being 64‚ I think my birth mom is in her 80's
PLEASE HELP ME FIND HER...she is my missing puzzle piece
199. Debcomp46 : I am looking for my biological family. I found bio birth giver she wants nothing to do with me.. I have done ancestry dna. I would love to know where I came from and who I am. I was born in Columbia Mo.. I have original birth certificate.. bio supermarket donor is deceased.
203. Mzkelley2400 : ADOPTION SEARCH – FACT SUMMARY (MISSOURI‚ 1984)
Adoptee Information
- Name at Adoption: Lisa Marie Buck
- Date of Birth: November 30‚ 1984
- Gender: Female
- Place of Birth: Kansas City‚ Missouri (Jackson County likely)
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Adoption Case Details
- Case Number: AD84-414
- Court: Circuit Court of Jackson County‚ Missouri – Family Court Division
- Adoption Finalization Date: September 25‚ 1985
- Amended Birth Certificate Filed: December 17‚ 1984
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Placement & Early Timeline
- Birth: November 30‚ 1984
- NICU stay following birth (exact duration unknown)
- Adoptive placement: December 21‚ 1984
- Foster care period: Between birth and placement (approx. early Dec – Dec 21‚ 1984)
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Adoptive Parents
- Lloyd Gene Buck
- Dorothy Cecilia Buck
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Biological Mother (Confirmed Facts)
- Date of Birth: June 15‚ 1962
- Age at Birth: 22
- Ethnicity: French‚ English‚ Irish‚ German descent
- Height: 5’6”
- Weight: ,140 lbs
- Hair: Brown
- Eyes: Brown
- Complexion: Fair
- Religion: Catholic
- Background: Raised in military family‚ described childhood as happy
- Education: High school graduate (1980)‚ attended college for ,1 year
- Employment: Snack bar worker prior work as waitress‚ maid‚ CRT operator
- Marital Status at Time: Never married
- Children: First child
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Maternal Family Information
- Grandfather: Smith A. DeVoe
- Born: 1939
- Military background (retired ,1983)
- Later worked as training coordinator
- Grandmother: Mary Jane DeVoe
- Born: 1939
- Housewife‚ some college education
- Maternal Sibling: Twin brother (in college at the time)
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Biological Father (Alleged – Non-Identifying Info)
- Ethnicity: Hispanic
- Age at Time: ,25 (born approx. 1958–1959)
- Height: 5’10”
- Weight: ,170 lbs
- Hair: Black
- Eyes: Dark
- Complexion: Dark
- Religion: Catholic
- Education: High school graduate
- Health: Reported as good
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Parental Relationship Context
- Relationship described as casual
- Knew each other approximately 2 months prior to conception
- Met while both were working a construction job (Kansas City area‚ early 1984)
- Biological father was a coworker
- Mother did NOT inform him of pregnancy
- Mother left the area and later returned but could not locate him
- No known contact since approximately early–mid 1984
- Mother did not know his family‚ origin‚ or current whereabouts
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Adoption Circumstances
- Pregnancy confirmed: July 5‚ 1984
- Referred to Catholic Charities: July 1984
- Adoption decision made early after pregnancy confirmation
- Requested placement with Catholic family
- Reason cited: Not stable enough at that time to raise a child
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Additional Notes for Search
- Conception window: Approximately February–March 1984
- Location: Kansas City‚ Missouri
- Key lead: Construction job site where both parents worked
- Possible overlap with maid/cleaning work environments (job-site proximity theory)
- Biological father likely not informed and unaware of child
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Search Focus
Seeking identification of biological father or paternal relatives:
- Hispanic male
- Born ,1958–1959
- Worked construction in Kansas City area (early 1984)
- Possibly transient or short-term worker
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Case Status
- Non-identifying information released by court (March 2026)
- Active search in progress using records + DNA + historical reconstruction
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204. Kathy317 : Saint Louis county and I was a young single mother. Since then married with 4 girls and several grandkids. Not wanting to take away what he has but to add to his family.
206. Debbie1958 : My name is Debi Settle (adopted last name) My birth name is Deborah Lee Huddleson & My birth parents name are Wayne Huddleson & Betty Leake - Huddleson. My parents divorced‚ I did find family on my birth father side & we talk reg. I found out my birth dad died about 3 yrs ago in Reseda‚ Calif. Now I’m looking for my birth mother & any relatives on her side. Any info please contact me
207. Kbooth84 : I’m trying time find my sister Jennifer Wieland/Booth. She was born in Missouri in March 1977 or 78. I didn’t find out about you till week into my 20’s and getting information had been difficult but I really would like to meet you.
208. AlessandraMesa : My biological mother passed away almost 10 years ago, on June 26th, 2009, her father(who adopted her) passed away the same year on Christmas Eve. I would like to find her biological family, to find out anything about hers and my life. Her adoptive father’s last name "Mesa", she is said to have been born July 31st, 1965 but could be different. Possibly adopted in California (Florida comes to mind), but not sure where she was born. Her adoptive mother died in 1989 and adoptive fathers name was Anthony Mesa, born in 1937. The woman pictured is my birth mother and I am trying to find her biological family. Possible name before adoption is "Betty"
209. Coberkrieser : I am looking for my half sister. My mom delivered a baby girl in St Louis at either Baptist Hospital or St. Luke’s in the summer of 1969. My mom was 19. I found out just recently after my mother passed away and would like to find her.
210. Sandradeedee : I am looking for David Arthur Livingston and his sister Judy Livingston.i know they were living in Ward‚ Illinois in 1964. I assume they were born in the mid 50s however I am not positive. Their mother is Pauline Castello however used the name Gloyd when she passed in 1964. I know they had not lived with their mother for atleast 3 years. Pauline had a cousin that lived in East St. Louis‚ il. Her name was Bonnie Smith. Pauline also had another daughter name Kathy Diane Gloyd born 1953 who has been missing since 1976ish.
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