Deanna Fitzgibbons, age 87, of Liberty Missouri , passed away peacefully on July 7, 2026. She was born on November 27, 1938 in Kansas City, MO. A visitation will be held July 21, 2026 from 10:00-11:00 AM at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society, 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd, Raytown, MO. A Celebration of Life service will…
Lennie Olin Amlin, Jr., of Spring Hill, Kansas, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 3, 2026, at Providence Hospital in Kansas City, Kansas. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, August 15, 2026, from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the American Legion Post #19, 315 Meadowbrook Cir, Gardner, KS 66030 Lennie was…
Michael Stanfield, 60, of Manhattan, KS, passed away peacefully on June 25, 2026. He was born on August 16, 1965 Kansas City, MO. Michael was raised in Excelsior Springs, Missouri, where he spent his early years. He dedicated 18 years of his career to Ford Motor Company. Above all, Michael was a devoted father to…
Rebecca Fleming, known to friends as Becky, passed away on June 25, 2026 in Blue Springs, MO from a brain tumor. Becky was born in Lansing, MI in 1950. She is survived by her three children, seven grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. Becky is remembered as a loving wife and mother, who always remembered to tell…
Dawn L. Hurley of Independence, Missouri, passed away on July 9, 2026, following complications from cancer. She is survived by her daughter, Sheri Hurley and family; and her sons, Brian and Justin Hurley and their families. She is also survived by her siblings Jeannie, William, Vicky, James, Jr., Jason, and their families, as well as multiple…
It is with profound sadness that we note the passing of Vera Mae Martin, 93, of Lee’s Summit, Missouri on July 4th. Vera was born on the family farm on October 31, 1932, the youngest of five children of Henry and Laura Schroder in Grant, Nebraska. While Vera enjoyed the farm, it was off to…
MB Keeney, 83 of Centralia MO, formerly of Rolla MO, passed away peacefully on June 29, 2026 at University Hospital in Columbia MO. He was known lovingly to his family as B, daddy, grandpa and pawpaw. He was born April 23, 1943 near Licking MO to William Henry Bennett & Gladys Ruby (Hayes) Keeney. MB…
Michael “Brad” Killam, age 54, of Lenexa KS , passed away peacefully on June 27, 2026 from Liver Disease. He was born December 20, 1971 in Topeka, KS. Brad graduated Magna Cum Laude from George Washington University, Washington, DC. He was employed for many years by Price Waterhouse Coopers in Chicago, Illinois. Brad was preceded…
Bobbie “Bob” R. Parks, 83, of Holiday Island, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, surrounded by the love of his children. Born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Bob lived a life defined by service, adventure, laughter, and love. He proudly served his country in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War,…
Gregory (Gregg) D. Hurley of Independence, Missouri, passed away on June 30, 2026, following complications from cancer. Gregg is survived by his wife, Dawn Hurley; his parents, Doyle and Margie Hurley; his brother, Jeffrey Hurley and family; his daughter, Sheri Hurley and family; and his sons, Brian and Justin Hurley and their families. Gregg was…
Deborah L. Young, 60, of California, MO passed away on July 1, 2026 at Jefferson City Manor nursing home after fighting a long battle with cancer. She was born Deborah Lynn Sourwine on March 3, 1966 in Iowa City, IA to Sharron (Sourwine) Hall the late Thomas “Tom” McGinity who preceded her in death. She…
JOSEPH “JW / JOE” WILSON ACTON OCTOBER 2, 1946 – JUNE 25, 2026 COLUMBIA, MISSOURI ON JUNE 25, 2026, JOE PASSED AWAY AT HOME WITH RENE ATKINS, HIS BELOVED OF 30 YEARS, AND HIS “GREAT LITTLE DOG,” JACK BESIDE HIM. THE ELDEST SON OF JOSEPH HENRY & MILDRED GERTRUDE LYNES ACTON, JOE WAS BORN AND…
Windi Lea Vierkant passed away peacefully on Monday, June 29, 2026 in Kansas City, Missouri. Windi was born on July 2, 1971 in Dubuque, Iowa to Glen Vierkant and Sue Harms Alt. Windi was a bright light in this world and will be deeply missed by all who knew her. She touched the lives of…
Timothy Allan Filley, 50, of Lee’s Summit, MO, passed away on Wednesday, July 1st at Lee’s Summit Medical Center after an 18-month battle with brain cancer. Tim was a loving husband and father, hard worker, and an avid hobbyist. His kind and easygoing nature helped him create community wherever he went. Tim was born June…
Charles Lee Mullen, Sr. was born on November 6, 1941, in Emerson, Mills County, Iowa, and passed away on June 29, 2026, at University Health Lakewood Long Term Care in Kansas City, Missouri. Charles was the eighth of fifteen children in a large and loving family. From an early age, he learned the value of…
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Sharon Giro, a devoted mother, loving sister, loyal friend, and one of the most thoughtful women you could be blessed with to have in your life. Born and raised in Independence, Sharon graduated from Northeast High School, Class of 1963. She went on to…
David James Conchola, 58, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away on June 28, 2026. David was born on March 4, 1968. Throughout his life, he was known for his unwavering dedication to his family, his profession, and the community he faithfully served. He proudly served with the Kansas City, Missouri Police Department for 28 years.…
Marlea Shultz was born July 19, 1968 to Lynda and Bill Shultz. She passed June 30, 2026, after a long and courageous battle with cancer at 57 years old. Marlea faced her illness with extraordinary strength, determination, and grace. A true fighter, she battled cancer with every ounce of her being until her very last…
David Wayne Houghtaling passed away peacefully on June 28th, 2026, surrounded by family. David was born on January 12th, 1956, in Kansas City, Missouri, to parents, Jack and Shirley Houghtaling (née Davis). David grew up in Independence, Missouri with his two brothers James and Dennis and sister Jennifer. No witnesses will testify, but legend tells…
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Levi Daniel Thompson of Warsaw, Missouri, on June 28, 2026. Levi was born to John Thompson and Karis Thompson on November 11, 1987, in Raytown, Missouri. Levi was a fiercely loyal and devoted son, brother, uncle, and friend. A man of strong conviction, he…