Dennis Sharkey

Dennis Sharkey, 50, of Kansas City died Jan. 10, 2025, one day after his birthday.

Most recently, Sharkey was a sports reporter for the Platte County Citizen in Platte City. He also had experience at several other newspapers in Kansas and Missouri, including the Mound City News and Mexico Ledger.

Sharkey graduated from Northwest Missouri State University with a bachelor’s degree in journalism. He served as editor of the school’s newspaper, the Northwest Missourian, while there.

He is survived by his parents, Nancy Montaleone and Dennis Sharkey Sr.; along with many more family and friends.