Grace M. Moore, 86, passed away June 1, 2024. Grace led an extraordinary life filled with experiences and adventures some can only imagine. She was born Grace M. Pollard, January 18, 1938, in Stockport England. Grace would often tell stories of her young life in England and what it was like growing up there, especially…

Sharon Jean Ault Kellogg of Independence MO better known as Cookie to family and friends and Mimi to her grandchildren passed away peacefully as a result of Parkinson’s Plus on May 14, 2024 at her son’s home in Greenwood, MO surrounded by family. A Celebration of Life will be held as an open family visitation…

Dolores James Faherty 95, passed away on May 26th, 2024. Visitation will be 9am, Saturday, June 8th, 2024, at Nativity of Mary Catholic Church, 10021 E. 36th Terrace South, Independence, Missouri 64052. Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 10am. Burial will be in Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Raytown, Missouri. Dolores was born on July 9th,…

Lea “Wren” Langley, 73, of Independence, Missouri, passed away on May 28th, 2024. Born October 4th, 1950, in Yokohama, Japan, Wren was a beloved daughter, sister, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She is survived by her daughter and daughter-in-law, Wren and Diane Maddox-Faria, granddaughters Christina Maddox and Stephanie Soares, brother James Langley, sister Martha Langley, nieces…

Barbara Francine Batliner Bass September 10, 1954 – May 30, 2024 Barbara Francine (Batliner) Bass, 70 (almost), of Kansas City, MO, passed away peacefully at Kansas City Hospice House with her husband, children, grandchildren and friends by her side. Barbara was born September 10, 1954 in Kansas City, the daughter of Raymond and Katherine Batliner.…

Bruce Edward Reed, 71, of Kansas City Missouri passed peacefully in his sleep May 26, 2024 in Wellsville, Kansas. A visitation will be held at Heartland Cremation and Burial Society, June 3, 2024 at 11:00am immediately followed by a graveside memorial service and burial with full honors at Fort Leavenworth National Cemetery @ 1:30pm. Bruce…

Matthew Roy Backhus, age 36 of Kansas City MO passed away on May 26th 2024. Celebration of life will be held on Saturday, June 8, 2024 from 2:00pm – 4:00pm at Heartland Cremation and Burial Society, Raytown MO. Visitation is from 2:00pm – 3:00pm, service follows. Matthew was born on August 22nd,1987 in Kansas City,…

Stewart Allen Myers, 68 of Blue Springs, Missouri passed away May 26, 2024. No Memorial Services have been planned at his time. Stewart was known as a local professional bowler, winning many awards, trophies and rings. His time of being an avid bowler started in the 1960’s and ended in the early 2000’s. Stewart was…

Simone Blanche Léontine née Renaudin, Robertson, Parks Simone was born in Migennes, France on February 16, 1925 to René Renaudin and Louise Emilienne (Couffet) Renaudin. She was a devout Catholic her entire life.  She left her earthly home for her heavenly home on Tuesday, May 21, at the age of 99, while residing at Westbury…

Phyllis Jan Settle  was born in Perryville, Missouri  on September 27, 1958, born to Philip and Catherine Settle. On May 25, 2024, after a battle with breast cancer, she went to be with the lord at Boone Hospital in Columbia, Missouri. Phyllis was a follower of Christ and her walk with Jesus was reflected in…

Helen Jean Finn went home to be with the Lord on May 24, 2024. She was born on September 1, 1934 in Vienna, Missouri to Joseph Andrew and Mary Elizabeth (Crum) Breeden. She was the last of eight children. Jean chose Jesus as her savior as a child and served Him until the end. While…

Mary L. Stephens, 83, of Olathe, Kansas passed away May 14, 2024 at home from respiratory illness. She was born January 3, 1941, in Fairview, Oklahoma to Elmer and Anna Chambers. She is preceded in death by her parents; her loving husband JC Stephens; son Tim; and granddaughter Melissa. Mary is survived by daughter, Joyce…

Gene Busteed, 73, of Columbia, Missouri, passed away on May 9, 2024. He was born on July 8, 1950, in St. Louis, Missouri, to George and Loretta (nee Willmering) Busteed. Gene, known for his love of the outdoors, was a man of science, trivia, and quirky art projects. Gene took a varied career path which kept him…

Sylvia Caroline Schafer, age 88, of Independence, Missouri, passed away May 14, 2024. Sylvia was born March 31, 1936 in Truro, Nova Scotia, Canada. Sylvia grew up in a quite little town called Bible Hill, NS. She was the second oldest of six children. Sylvia had an insatiable zest for life. She was strong minded,…

William Ray Loman, II, 56, of Lee’s Summit, Missouri, passed away May 10, 2024. Services are pending. William was on June 25, 1967, in Kansas City, Missouri to William Sr., and Jenny Loman. He graduated from Raytown High School in 1985, then continued on to graduate from University of Kansas in 1990. Preceding him in…

Joel Michael Hinson, 49, was born on November 4, 1974, in Kansas City, MO, to Candyce (Candy) Overbay and John Hinson. On May 14, 2024, after a determined battle with head and neck cancer, Joel’s body finally found rest as his spirit transitioned Home. Joel was brilliant. By the age of three, he could name…

In Loving Memory of Margee Ann (Bonner) Lamb With a twinkle in her eye and a heart full of laughter, Margee Ann Lamb bid us farewell on March 27, 2024, at the remarkable age of 97. From her spirited beginnings in Denver, Colorado on May 17, 1926, Margee’s life was a colorful tapestry woven with…

Darlene Adele Willis, age 87, of St. Peters, Missouri entered into heaven peacefully on Sunday, April 21, 2024.  Darlene was born to Wesley and Florence Eyres on July 16, 1936 in Chicago, Illinois.  She spent her early years in Oak Park, Illinois, and then in June, 1950 – when Dar was 14 – her family…

Rachel Capella Gaydusek was born June 20, 1994, in Independence Missouri. Shortly after birth her family moved to Arizona where she lived until 1998 when she returned to Kansas City, Missouri. She was homeschooled as part of Raytown Home Educators through high school. She attended Metropolitan Community College earning an Associate of Arts Degree. She…

Sandra Jean “Sandi” Temple (Volkman), 78, of Independence, Missouri, passed away on Mother’s Day, May 12, 2024. Sandi was born on September 16, 1945, in Clayton, Missouri. She was a loving mother to her two daughters, Melisa Temple Young and Shelley Temple Kneuvean, and a cherished grandmother and great grandmother to her six grandchildren Jenny…