John G. Tripses, 93, of Kansas City, MO passed peacefully November 29, 2017 at Kansas City Hospice House. John was born August 7, 1924, in Excelsior Springs, MO to Virgil and Callie Tripses. Although he spent most of his youth in Excelsior Springs, his father’s job as a telegrapher for the Wabash Railroad, resulted in…

Freda (Kuhn) Deuschle, 88, formerly of rural Pilot Grove, Missouri, passed away Monday, November 20, 2017, at Boone Hospital Center, Columbia, Missouri. A private family memorial service (immediate family) will be held at the Lamine Baptist Church as Freda wished.  A graveside service will be held for family members at a later date. Freda donated…

Donna K. Gray, 76, of Overland Park, KS passed away November 30, 2017. Donna grew up in St. Joseph, Mo and was enlisted in the U.S. Air force from 1961 – 1964. Donna was then enlisted in the U.S. Army from 1976 – 1993  and retired at the rank of Command Sergeant Major. During her…

Heavens door welcomed a new Angel, Stacey Marie Hedrick on Saturday November 25, 2017 at the age of 61. She was born August 19, 1956. She was from Kansas City, Missouri but lived in Independence, Missouri for many years. Stacey was an Independent, kindhearted, hard working woman. She was extremely dedicated her entire life. She was very…

Barbara Ruth Hastings (nee Bray), aged 85, left this earthly plane on Sunday, 19 November 2017. The cause was a massive stroke. Barbara was born 3 April 1932 in Des Moines, Iowa to Chalmer and Ruth Bray. She spent her 85 years positively impacting many lives. She was a great mother to 5 children as…

John Bauer, 77, Raytown, Missouri passed away November 26, 2017. A visitation will be held 10:00 – 11:00 AM, Monday, December 4, 2017 at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society. A funeral service will follow at 11:00 at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society. Military graveside services will be held 1:00 PM, Monday, December 4, 2017 at…

Mrs. Donna J. Magness, 91, of Raymore, MO, passed away at home November 20th, 2017 of natural causes. Funeral mass will be held at 11:00 AM, Friday, December 1st, 2017, at Holy Spirit Catholic Church (1800 SW State Rte 150, Lee’s Summit, MO, 64082). Visitation and rosary at 10:00 AM. Memorial contributions may be made…

Josephine Rose (Balano) Bonomo, 86, Raymore, MO passed away Nov 24, 2017. A visitation will be held 6-7PM, Thursday, Nov 30, 2017 at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society. A memorial service will follow at 7PM. Graveside services 10AM, Friday, December 1, 2017 at Mt Olivet Cemetery. Our mother always loved the old WWII ballad “I’ll…

James “Jim” Franklin Warren, 82, Independence, Missouri was received into Heaven as a loving and compassionate angel on November 23, 2017 surrounded by his family at his home.  A visitation will be held 10:00 – 11:00 AM, Tuesday, November 28, 2017 at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society, 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd, Raytown, Missouri.  Funeral services…

Nancy Louise Graham passed away November 24th, 2017. She was 88 years old. She had been a resident of Raytown, Missouri for almost 60 years. Nancy was born November 29, 1928 in Monroe, Louisiana. She was the oldest daughter of Mary Louise Cole and Marion Sloan McKellar. Nancy married Charles (Michael) on April 7, 1951.…

Danielle Rich, 28, Lee’s Summit, Mo passed away November 21, 2017. A memorial service is planned for Sat. November 25, 2017 at 2 PM, at Unity Church of Independence, 14304 E. 39th Street South, Independence, Mo 64055.

Elias M. Salinas, 77, of Kansas City, Missouri passed away on November 19, 2017 at home. Funeral services will be held at 11:00AM, Saturday, November 25, 2017 at Sheffield Family Life Center, Kansas City, Missouri. Visitation will be held from 9:00AM-11:00AM. Mr. Salinas was born August 19, 1940 in Turner, Kansas. He worked for Western…

Marlen Leo Bergman, 69, Liberty MO, passed away November 20, 2017 at the North Kansas City Hospital after a short illness. He will be greatly missed by his family, friends, and dog Sparkie. Marlen was born September 24, 1948 in Hendricks, MN to Leo and Laurene Bergman. After graduating from Elkton High School, Marlen enlisted…

Jack Corn of Columbia, Missouri, died on Friday, November 10 of congestive heart failure. He was 72. Jack was born in St. Louis but spent most of his school years in Qulin, Missouri, near Poplar Bluff. He later attended the College of the Ozarks at Point Lookout, Missouri, and graduated with a BA degree in…

Paul Watson, known to friends and family as “Hooty” passed away on November 10, 2017 at the age of 61. He was a lifelong resident of the Kansas City area. He worked at American Body as the transport driver until his disability from a motorcycle accident. He loved deer hunting, fishing (especially with the grandkids),…

Floyd Joseph “Joe” Barnett, 67, Oak Grove, Missouri passed away September 29, 2017. Joe was born February 10, 1950 in Maryville, Missouri.  He graduated in 1968 from Ruskin High School.  Joe was an auctioneer for Midwest Auction Company, a family business. He belonged to the Fort Osage Muzzleloaders and will be remembered as an avid…

Judith “Judy” Louise (Roberts) Ness, 72, Raytown, Missouri, beloved wife of John Ness, passed away November 17, 2017. A memorial gathering will be held 1-3 PM, Friday, November 24, 2017 at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society, 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd, Raytown, MO. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Luke’s Hospice,…