Patricia (Patty) Ann McCollum, beloved mother,  grandmother and great grandmother, passed away quietly on June 4, 2025 at the age of 91.  Patty was preceded in death by her husband, Robert J McCollum; mother, Thelma Young; stepfather, Paul Young; father, Leo Short and sister, Shirley Peck. She was born in Kansas City, Missouri and spent …

Elizabeth Ann (Constable) Werner, age 75, of Lenexa, Kansas, passed away on Mother’s Day, May 11, 2025. She passed away at Overland Park Regional Medical Center fighting pneumonia. Affectionately known as “Liz”, she was born on June 10, 1949 to the late George Nelson Constable and Marjory Elizabeth (Evans) Constable. Liz was born in Athens,…

Carolyn Taylor, age 85, passed away on June 4, 2025 at the Alpine Breeze Rehabilitation Home in Raytown, Missouri. Carolyn was born on January 17, 1940 in Youngstown, Ohio. She married Richard Shearer in 1959 and moved to Akron, Ohio where she gave birth to her first child, Laura. Three years later, she gave her…

Matthew Luke Pierce, 47, passed away on June 1, 2025, at his home in Kansas City, Missouri. Born on February 18, 1978, in Wyandotte County, to Teri (Meyer) Nicholas, and the late Jeffrey Pierce. Matt grew up in Grandview, Missouri and attended Grandview Senior High School. Matt, a loving father and grandfather, is deeply missed…

Jerry Harrington passed away on May 29, 2025 in Kansas City, Missouri from cancer. Visitation will be held at Mt. Moriah Newcomer & Freeman Memorial Home, 10507 Holmes Rd, Kansas City, Missouri 64131, on Wednesday, June 11 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM, followed by a graveside service with fire department honors at 1:30 PM.…

Patricia (Bates) Coureton, 88, of Hallsville went to be with the Lord and her husband Harold on May 29, 2025. Pat was born on August 23, 1936 in Knoxville Tennessee,  to Thelma and James Bates.  Pat dedicated her life to her faith in God, her family and her love for friends and pets. Pat retired…

Julia Spencer Scott, age 72, of Blue Springs, Missouri died peacefully at home on May 31, 2025 surrounded by family. Julie was born June 2, 1952 in Kansas City, Missouri. She graduated from Ruskin High School in 1970 before attending the University of Central Missouri where she earned a Bachelors of Science in Education Degree.…

David Wayne McKenzie, age 63 of Columbia, Missouri, passed away on Tuesday, May 27, 2025. Born October 1, 1961, to the late Billy McKenzie and Betty McKenzie McDonald, David lived in Columbia all of his life.  David worked in all areas of construction.  He was excellent at his work.  He found joy in his hobbies of hunting and…

Thomas Lee Thissen 8/1/1961 – 5/29/2025 We are saddened to announce the passing of Thomas Lee Thissen, He passed away on May 29th 2025 at age 63. He passed in his home due to health complications. Born in Columbus, OH, Thomas Lee Thissen was a beloved brother, father, grandfather, and friend to all. Thomas Lee…

Adelia “Dee” Woodworth, 84, of St. Charles, Missouri (formerly of Kansas City, Missouri), passed away May 31, 2025. She was born January 19, 1941, in Minneapolis, Kansas to Charles and Mildred Goff. She spent her childhood growing up in Salina, Kansas. She then moved to Kansas City where she started working at A&P Grocery Store…

Born in Virginia, Iva Jean Rutter was a true original — a wandering flower child with a free spirit and a kind heart. Her life journey took her across the country and beyond. She married in California and later divorced in 1974. Following her heart, Iva moved to Oahu, Hawaii, where she spent nearly 17…

Jane Louise Burgess Stoneman, 91 of Raytown, Missouri peacefully met her Lord on May 25, 2025 at the Wilshire at Lakewood Rehabilitation Center in Lee’s Summit Missouri following a brief Illness. Jane was born on December 19, 1933 the second of four children to the late Dorothy Henrietta Bridges Burgess and Loyd Burgess in Pomona,…

Ron Trachsel Beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather, and Great-Grandfather 1941 – 2025 Ron Trachsel, a devoted family man, hardworking entrepreneur, and beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones. He was a man whose roots ran deep in the soil of Western Kansas and whose values shaped not only his own…

Marsha Maples, born Marsha Marie Parker, beloved mother, healer, collector of wonders, and fierce advocate for love above all things, passed away on May 8, 2025, at the age of 66. She leaves behind a legacy of compassion, strength, and care that will echo far beyond her years. She is survived by her two sons,…

A man of principle. A voice of reason. A steady hand in chaos. A blessed life, and a blessing to all of ours. If you ever asked Gregory Anthony Russell how he was doing, he’d look you in the eye, and say, “Blessed.” And he meant it. Every time. Even on the hard days. Greg…

Warren Gerard Slebos, 80, a beloved father, grandfather, brother, uncle, colleague, and friend, passed away on April 29, 2025, at home in Kansas City, Missouri, after a courageous battle with Acute Myeloid Leukemia. Born May 7, 1944, to Gerard and Tillie (Vellenga) Slebos in Chicago, Illinois, Warren’s journey took him to Central College in Pella,…

Willard “Willie” Welch, age 70, of Belton, Missouri, passed away on Saturday, May 24, 2025. Willie experienced a sudden and massive cardiac event.  He was thankfully surrounded by his loving family and friends in the end. Willie was born March 8, 1955 in Kansas City, Missouri. He was the son of Robert Lee Welch and…

Ronald Paul Green entered the arms of his Savior on May 13, 2025, at the age of 72. He is now joyfully reunited in eternity with his beloved wife, Paula, and their son, Paul. Ron lived a life marked by quiet strength, deep compassion, and unshakable faith. He never knew a stranger—his kindness and generosity…

Robert Wayne Phillips June 14, 1947 – May 25, 2025 Robert Wayne Phillips, 77, of Olathe, Kansas, passed away peacefully on May 25, 2025. Born on June 14, 1947, in Mexico, Missouri, he was the only child of William and Naomi Phillips, who preceded him in death. From the start, Bob stood out as both…