Keeping true to Bruce’s sense of humor the family has decided to publish his original, self written obituary which he wrote in 1999: Bruce Munn, __ years old, of Overland Park, Kansas, passed away on ____. Memorial services will be on _____ at Overland Park Church of the Nazarene, Overland Park, Kansas 91st & Lamar.…

Nilda Edith Tau, 72, earned her wings on October 9th, 2019 after a hard fought battle with cancer, while surrounded by her family.  She is survived by her beloved husband and soulmate, Diego, with whom she shared 55 amazing years, her 2 daughters Paula Tau and Gabby Tau-Macha (Samuel Macha), and 2 of the biggest…

Robert Peter Kephart passed away on the 11th of October, 2019 at his home in Columbia, Missouri. Pete was born on the 3rd of October, 1936 to Harry and Rose Kephart in the Bronx, New York and graduated from Cardinal Hayes High School. He enlisted in the United States Marine Corp and met his wife…

Gary Michael Calvert of Ashland, MO, passed away after a hard fought battle with cancer on October 11, 2019 at the age of 67. Mike was born on April 11, 1952 in Independence, MO, to Otto Marshall Calvert and Wanda Fern Bradley, he is preceded in death by his father Otto. Mike worked for the…

Kevin J. Walters, 66, of Raytown, Missouri passed away Oct. 7, 2019 at home. A Celebration of Life will be Monday, Oct. 14, 2019 at Gamber Community Center, Lee’s Summit, MO. Mr. Walters was born July 17, 1955 in Kansas City, Missouri. He was preceded in death by: father, H. Dwaine Walters; mother, Kola Walters;…

Retha Rene Rudloff was born on August 6, 1930 in Sikeston, MO to Anthony Charles Rudloff and Edra Mae (Hall) Rudloff. Because her father was a Baptist minister throughout Arkansas, Missouri and Florida she moved frequently as a child. She would often note that she had moved once a year and sometimes twice. For the…

Carolyn Virginia Pygman, age 81, passed away peacefully October 8, 2019. A visitation starting at 10:00 A.M. followed by a funeral service at 11:00 A.M. will take place on Saturday, October 12, 2019 at Abundant Life, 414 SW Persels Rd., Lees Summit, Missouri 64081. She was born on July 9, 1938 in Prairie Home, Missouri…

Dena Nicole Duvall – September 11, 1982 – October 3, 2019. A visitation will be held from 2:00-3:30PM, Friday, 10/11/19 at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society, Raytown, MO. A memorial service will begin at 3:30PM also at Heartland. A Going Home Tailgate will be held October 12, 2019 at K&T, 10001 Bannister Rd. Kansas City,…

Dorothy Elizabeth Brooks, 91, of Kansas City, Missouri passed away October 7, 2019 at Cedarhurst Assisted Living Facility, Blue Springs, MO. Visitation will be held at 10:00am on October 11, 2019 at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society, 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd Raytown, MO 64133. Funeral services will follow at 11:00am at the funeral home. Burial…

Amber Nicole Rose, 37, of Independence, Mo., passed away September 26, 2019, from her battle with cancer.  Her grandfather (“Dad”), Phillip, followed shortly after.  A visitation will be held at 2:00 PM followed by a Celebration of Life at 3:00 PM on Saturday, October 26, 2019 at Heartland 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd., Raytown, Mo.   Amber was…

Phillip Castro Jr., 84, of Independence, Mo., passed away October 3, 2019, shortly after his granddaughter, Amber. A visitation will be held at 11:00 AM followed by a Celebration of Life at 12:00 PM on Saturday, October 26, 2019 at Heartland 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd., Raytown, Mo. Phillip was born on July 9, 1935, in…

On October 5, 2019, Darlene Ruth Schwartz, mother of three, passed away at the age of 73. A memorial service will be held Friday, October 11th from 2-4pm at Roger T Sermon Community Center, 4th floor meeting room in Independence, MO. Darlene was born on July 7, 1946. She was originally from Baltimore, MD, also…

Stella Louise Schuler, 74, Of Leavenworth, KS passed away October 2, 2019 due to complications from lung surgery. Louise was born December 7, 1944 in LaCygne, KS the daughter of Henry and Marjorie McDaniel. She is preceded in death by her father, grandson Zachary and son James Schuler II. Louise was a talented artist excelling…

Dale Wilcox, 86, Warrensburg, Mo, formerly of Kansas City, Mo, passed away October 6, 2019. Dale is survived by his wife of 55 years Delores Wilcox, a son Dale Allen Wilcox, granddaughter Elise, grandson Austin, two sisters Deney (Albert “Frog”) Chapman and Darla Ottens, and many nieces and nephews. No services are planned.

William Wood LaRue, known as Bill, 84, of Leawood, Kansas passed away October 3, 2019. He was born on July 27, 1935 in Denver, Colorado to Robert and Leona LaRue. He grew up in Columbas, Kansas. Bill graduated from the University of Kansas in 1957 and Harvard Law School in 1963. He married Elaine Burns…

Barbara Virginia Ojeda (Garza), 50, passed away October 1, 2019. Services will be Tuesday October 8, 2019 at Heartland, 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd, Raytown, Mo from 6-8pm. Barbara was born June 4, 1969 to William and Barbara Garza in Kansas City, Missouri. Everyone who loved her, knew her as Barbie or Barb but her favorite…

Connie Sue Boucher (Wacker), 68, of Kansas City, Missouri passed away on Saturday, September 28, 2019 at North Kansas City Hospital. A Celebration of Life service will be held on Saturday, October 19, 2019 with visitation starting at 1:00PM and service starting at 2:00PM at Journey Church located at 1021 Brown St. Liberty, Missouri 64068.…