Friday July 24, 2020, Michael Allen Starke, beloved son, brother, uncle and friend passed away at 38. Michael was born on September 11, 1981 in Columbia, Missouri to Newman and Karen Starke of Hartsburg. Michael graduated Moberly Area Community College with his Associates Degree. He then went on to gain a degree in Motorcycle Mechanics…

Paul Roger Bosler, 95, died peacefully surrounded by loved ones on Thursday, July 23, 2020 at The Cameron Missouri Veterans Home. He was the son of Orville and Anna Belle (Hawkins) Bosler and born February 26, 1925 in Ludlow, Missouri. Paul was married to Earline (Spencer) from 1947 until her death in 1967. He was…

Wayne Christensen, 78, Independence, Missouri passed away at home on July 17, 2020. A visitation will be held 1-3 pm on Wednesday, July 29, 2020 at Heartland, 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd., Raytown, Missouri 64133. Wayne will be interred with his late wife Bonnie Christensen at the Missouri State Cemetery in Higginsville, Missouri, 20109 Business Highway…

Ricky Lynn Lanham Droege, 75, of Oak Grove, Missouri passed away at St. Luke’s Medical Center East on July 17, 2020.  A memorial will be held at 7:00pm on August 21, 2020 at Powell Gardens (Memorial Gardens), Kingsville, MO. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Seventh-Day Adventist Church in Oak Grove, Missouri.…

Sandra P. Butcher, 88, of Overland Park, KS passed away 7/21/2020 at Merriam Gardens Healthcare and Rehabilitation, from natural causes. Visitation services will be held 5:00 – 7:00 PM, Wednesday, July 29, 2020 at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society, 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd., Raytown, MO 64133. Sandra was born November 18, 1931 in Oak Park,…

Dale B. Walters, 81, of Kansas City, Missouri began his journey to heaven on July 20, 2020. He is survived by his wife, Nancy K. Walters, Brother Ronnie (Evie) Schroer, and Sister Sandy (Larry) Bales. Sister-in-laws Lou Jenkins & Sally Jenkins. His children: Barbara (Gus Schlegel) Rains, Mike (Sarah) Walters, Kathy (Rich Mullen) Birdsell and…

Paula Sue Pennington, 69, of Grandview, gained her wings and joined the angels in heaven on July 19, 2020 surrounded by her loving family. Paula was preceded in death by her parents: Paul and Grace Inman; three brothers: Jerry, David and Ronnie; and two sisters: Lou Ann and Barbara. Paula was born in Artesia, New…

Christopher “Blake” Fitzgerald, 50, of Kansas City, Missouri was tragically taken from this world on Saturday when he was riding his bike on 40 HWY and was hit by a car. He was “officially” pronounced gone from this world at 1:15pm on Sunday. Blake was an organ donor so there will be many parts of…

Melvin Leon Yoder, 87, passed away on July 12, 2020 in Lees Summit, Missouri. A memorial gathering will be held on July 15, 2020 from 5:0 P.M.-7:00 P.M. at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society, Raytown, Missouri. Please click here for the live viewing of the memorial gathering.  A private family graveside will be held the…

Crystal Rose (Little) Wilkes, 42, of Independence, MO formerly of Higginsville MO passed away July 12, 2020 at Kansas City Hospice House. She was born July 2, 1978 in San Antonio, TX to Laura (Little) Henley. Crystal graduated from Lafayette C-1 High School in Higginsville, MO in 1996. She married Ronny Michael Wilkes on June…

Faye Marie (Fame) Bloom passed away on July 10, 2020 at the age of 95. Faye was born August 16, 1924 in Alva, Oklahoma, the daughter of William Thomas Schooley and Lola Merle Smith. She attended Northwestern Oklahoma State College in Alva, was a member of the Delta Sigma Epsilon sorority, and graduated with a…

Steve Cardwell of Lee’s Summit, MO passed away July 8th, 2020. Mr. Cardwell was born November 13, 1953 in KC, MO. He is survived by his wife, Karen, and 3 sons – Todd (Brandi), Eric (Megan), and Trent Cardwell. Along with 4 loving grandchildren Gracelyn, Jacob, Faith and Wyatt. Also his mother, Mary Lou Cardwell…

Marlin E. Crisp, 81, Grain Valley, MO passed away July 5, 2020 in Independence, Missouri. Mr. Crisp was born October 20, 1938 in Manes, Missouri to Nolan and Verba (Austin) Crisp. Marlin moved to Kansas City, Missouri from Manes in 1955. In 1957 he married his high school sweetheart Sharon (Claxton) Crisp. They resided in…

Mary Ann Cornell, 89, Independence, MO passed away February 1, 2020. A celebration of her life will be held 11:00 AM, Saturday, February 14, 2020 at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society. Following her cremation, she will be buried alongside her husband at Missouri Veterans Cemetery, Higginsville, MO. She was born on a farm near Carrollton,…

Richard H. “Dick” Green of Belton, Missouri passed away on June 23, 2020 at St. Luke’s Hospice House from complications of congestive heart failure and pulmonary hypertension. Due to Covid-19, a private memorial service will be held with invited attendees only. The service will be held at 11:00am, Friday, July 24, 2020 at Heartland Cremation…

Stanley Max Werner September 7, 1934 – July 5, 2020 Stanley M. Werner 85, died July 5th, 2020. Born in Carthage, Missouri Stan lived most of his adult life in the Kansas suburbs of Kansas City, Missouri. An avid tennis player, talented painter and pianist, Stan touched the lives around him with his grace, humor…

Berniece (Taylor) Harrington 90, passed away peacefully & surrounded by love on June 30, 2020. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 on Thursday, July 9, 2020 at Graceway Chruch, 5460 Blue Ridge Cutoff, Raytown, MO 64133. Visitation will be held prior to the service at 10:00am. Born on October 16, 1929 in Armourdale, KS…

Lawrence Vincent Gibbons March 30,1928 – June 3, 2020 Lawrence Vincent Gibbons, 92, a lifelong resident of Wichita, Kansas; recently residing in Olathe, Kansas, passed away peacefully in his sleep June 3, 2020. A private family gathering was held June 7 in Olathe, KS at 1:00 pm. Since his wife, Lou, passed away only a…