Marjorie Engelmann

January 28, 2022

Marjorie L. Engelmann passed away on January 10, 2022. Born in Berwyn, NE. she was the daughter of Carl R. Norman and Jessie W. (Betts). After graduating from Chappell High School, she moved to Kansas City in 1955 where she met Gerald (Jerry) Engelmann, whom she married in 1957. They were married for 54 years,…

Christine Rae Burge

January 28, 2022

Christine Rae Burge, 67, of Independence, MO passed away January 20th, 2022. Christine’s Service will be held at New Covenant Faith Center in Independence, MO on Sunday, February 6th, 2022, at 10:00 AM Ms. Burge was born December 15th, 1954, in Wauseon, Ohio. Chris loved to take care of everyone, and she sparkled as she…

Patrick Stephen Ray Jr.

January 28, 2022

Patrick Stephen Ray Jr., 45, of Olathe, Kansas passed away on January 20, 2022. Patrick currently is in the care of Heartland Cremation and Burial Society. A formal obituary will come at a later date. Services for Patrick will be Friday February 4th, 2022, at Heartland Cremation and Burial Society (6113 Blue Ridge Blvd. Raytown,…

Mary Teresa Hodapp Crushshon

January 27, 2022

Mary Teresa Hodapp Crushshon completed her earthly journey and went home to her Lord on January 15, 2022. Mary was born October 20, 1933, to George and Clara Hodapp in Harlan, Iowa. She was preceded in death by her husband Joseph, her parents, her three brothers (Sylvester, Franklin, and Donald), one sister (Thelma). Mary survived…

Kenneth Dwaine Robb

January 27, 2022

Kenneth Dwaine Robb also known as Kenny or Ken, 70, of Warsaw, Missouri reached his final destination to be with his precious Lord and Savior on January 23rd, 2022. Kenneth was born in Kansas City, Missouri on January 15, 1952 to John and Dorothy (Comstock) Robb. Kenneth was preceded in death by: his parents; brothers,…

Cecilia Mary Niemann

January 27, 2022

Cecilia Mary Niemann, 17 years old, of Overland Park, KS passed away on January 22nd, 2022 surrounded by her loved ones. A private Celebration of Life Service is being held. The family invites those who want to pay respect to an informal reception on Saturday, January 29 th , 2022 from 3pm-5pm at Grace Church, 10300 Antioch Rd,…

Loretta Ray

January 26, 2022

Loretta M. Ray, 86, of Grandview, MO passed away January 24, 2022 at home. Graveside services will be held at 2:00pm, Tuesday, February 1, 2022 at Forest Hill & Calvary Cemetery, Kansas City, MO. Loretta was born July 5, 1935 in Kansas City, MO. Loretta was a wife of 68 years to Wiliam Ray, mother…

Joanne Webb Chiles Eakin

January 26, 2022

Joanne, 87, Independence, MO, local Historian and Author, passed away at her home on January 25, 2022. Joanne was born October 26, 1934, on her Grandparent Chiles’ farm in LaRussell, MO, to Frank Perrin Chiles and Susan Emaline Webb Chiles,. Graduating from William Chrisman High School in 1952, she attended Park College in Parkville, MO.…

Mary Elyta Gray

January 26, 2022

On January 21st, 2022, Mary Elyta Gray, 61 of Kansas City, Mo; Went into the Lord’s arms surrounded by her loving family; Her husband William Gray Sr. of 44 years. A loving mother to daughter Tiffany Herrera and significant other of Kansas City. Son William Gray Jr. (Frankie), and spouse Rachelle Morales, of Independence, MO.…

Robert N. Gonzalez

January 25, 2022

Robert N. Gonzalez of Independence, MO passed away January 23, 2022 at St. Luke’s East Hospital. A Memorial Service will held at 11:00 AM, Saturday February 5th, 2022 at Vision Church KC, 23300 NW Pink Hill Rd, Blue Springs, MO 64015. Robert “Navar” had many talents. He loved to cook, dance, sing and especially loved…

Douglas Whitcraft

January 25, 2022

Doug Whitcraft, 63, of La Cygne, Kansas, entered Heaven’s gates on the evening of Sunday, January 16, 2022, while in the Hospice House in Olathe, Kansas with his loving family by his side having attained the age of sixty-three.   Visitation will be held on Saturday, February 5, 2022, from 10:00 a.m. until time of…

Randel Smith

January 25, 2022

Randel Smith 63, of Independence, Missouri passed away at home on January 23, 2022. Born on 12-1-1958 to Joseph D and Mildred B Smith (Pogonowski). He is preceded in death by his parents, brother Clayton W. Smith, son Clayton (CJ) Smith. He is survived by his wife Kathy, daughter Kimberly, partner Lucas Andrus, stepson Jake…

Wendy Kusler

January 25, 2022

Wendy Kusler, of Lee’s Summit, MO passed away January 7, 2022. Celebration of life services will be held later this year due to COVID. Wendy was born September 15, 1960 in Kansas City, KS. Wendy was a Respiratory therapist for 30 years before needing to retire due to health issues. She graduated from Muncie Christian…

Patricia Ann (Smith) Briggs

January 24, 2022

We take joy in the fact that our mom/grandma, Patricia Ann (Smith) Briggs went to rest in the arms of her precious Savior, and to be with her loving husband, who has been waiting these many years for their heavenly reunion. Though we already miss her terribly, we know that Mom has been looking forward…

Timothy Michael Watkins

January 22, 2022

Timothy Watkins, 58, Independence, Missouri passed away January 17, 2022 at Centerpoint Medical Center, in Independence. A memorial gathering will be held from 5:00 ~ 7:00 PM, on Friday, February 11, 2022 at Heartland, 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd., Raytown, Missouri 64133. To view the gathering virtually, please follow this link: Timothy Watkins Gathering Mr. Watkins…

Humberto Hernandez Vasquez

January 21, 2022

Humberto Hernandez Vasquez, 59 of Kansas City, Missouri passed away on January 9th, 2022 at Truman Medical from Covid complications. Services will be held at Heartland Cremation and Burial Society  (6113 Blue Ridge Blvd. Raytown, MO 64133) on Friday the 21st, 2022. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM. A Memorial Service will…

Melody A. Mayhugh,

January 20, 2022

Melody A. Mayhugh, 62, Kansas City, Missouri passed away January 17, 2022. A memorial gathering will be held from 2:00 ~ 4:00 PM on Saturday, January 29, 2022 at Heartland, 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd., Raytown, Missouri 64133. Melody was born July 21, 1959 in Kansas City, Missouri to Robert and Betty Brennan. She is preceded…

Gerald Eugene Pemberton

January 20, 2022

Gerald Eugene Pemberton, 78, Odessa, died January 19, 2022, at his home. Born January 11th, 1944, in Buckner, Missouri, he was the son of Thomas and Julia Pemberton.  He was a 1962 graduate of Fort Osage High School. On May 1st, 1964, he married Peggy Lee Taylor.  They moved to Odessa in 1971 where he…

Larry “Big Dog” Johnson

January 20, 2022

Larry “Big Dog” Johnson, 68, of Lenexa, KS passed away on January 9, 2022 at Olathe Health Hospice House. Larry (Lawrence Arthur), was born in Kanas City, MO on August 4, 1953, the oldest child of Howard and Joan Johnson. He attended Shawnee Mission Northwest and The University of Kansas, home to his beloved Jayhawks.…

Daniel E. Winsor

January 19, 2022

Daniel Winsor, 72, of Raytown, MO passed away on January 15, 2022.  A Celebration of Life will be scheduled at a later date. Daniel was born on May 16, 1949 in Kansas City, MO.  He loved the outdoors, especially the lake.  He also loved smoking meat and spending time with his family. He is preceded…