An idealistic spirit, a compassionate teacher, a dynamic presence, Melissa Marie Lock Straw, 47, died October 29, 2017. Melissa was a loving mother, spouse, daughter, and sister, an engaging personality, and a fiercely passionate educator. She had a photographic memory, a colorful sense of humor, and a provocative intellect. She was politically progressive, a collaborative…

Linda Marie Copeland, went to join her family in heaven today November 1, 2017. She was born to Gerald and Helen Armstrong on July 14, 1947 in Kansas City, Missouri. She was very talented in the arts that included watercolors and oils. She enjoyed needlework and quilting. Her greatest joys in life were her children.…

Wallace Ray “Wally” Schwartz, 66, of Columbia passed away November 2, 2017 at The Neighborhoods by Tiger Place in Columbia, Missouri. Wally was born August 17, 1951 in Audrain County, Missouri. His parents, Florence and Edna (Dusenberg) Schwartz, of New Franklin, Missouri preceded him in death. He was united in marriage June 9, 1984 to…

Angela Sue Tierney, 41, of Raytown, Mo., passed away October 28, 2017 at her home. Daughter of Timothy and Karen (Hamilton) Tierney was born on September 5, 1976 in Kansas City, Mo. She graduated Raytown High School in 1995. Angela enjoyed country music, shopping, making crafts and reading. But, most of all spending time with…

Camilla “Mickey” (Young) Lovell, 83, Raytown, Missouri passed away October 28, 2017. A visitation will be held 10:00-11:00 AM, Wednesday, November 1, 2017.   Funeral services will follow at 11:00 AM at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society, 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd, Raytown, Missouri. Burial in Pleasant Ridge Cemetery, Weston, Missouri. Camilla was born July 27, 1934.…

Margaret Ann Hilton, 89, of Kansas City, Missouri passed away October 19, 2017.  A memorial service will be held 11:00 AM, Friday, November 10, 2017 at Little Sisters of the Poor, 8745 James A Reed Road, Raytown, Missouri 64138 Margaret was born to Jay & Beulah Etta Hilton on July 22, 1928 in Kingsman, Kansas. …

Edwin VanDuyne, 86, of Raytown, MO passed away October 25, 2017.  Edwin was born November 12, 1930 in Rockville, NY.  He was a member of the US Navy and served his country for 8 years.  Edwin opened and operated a tool machine shop called Alloy Tool and Die.  He attended the Episcopal Church.  In his retirement,…

Jack Dalton Long, 92, passed away Thursday, October 26, 2017 at his home in Belton, Missouri. Jack was born on December 23, 1924 to Stanley and Gladys Long in Cowles, Nebraska. Jack was the youngest of five children. He graduated from the University of Nebraska at Lincoln in 1949 and he was a loyal but…

James “Jim” Tierney Costain, 72 of Corneilus, North Carolina and recently with family in Olathe, Kansas passed away at home with his family by his side on October 23rd, 2017  after he lost his battle with cancer. A memorial gathering will be held 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM, Saturday, November 11th, 2017 at Heartland Cremation &…

Donald Gordian Stanze, 73, passed away October 11, 2017, in Kansas City, Missouri. Don was born January 3, 1944, in St. Louis, Missouri to Francis Stuart Stanze and Adele (Benes) Stanze. He worked for AT&T in St. Louis, but then joined the Navy and volunteered for the Viet Nam War. Afterwards, he returned to work…

Steven Carl Bailey age 44 longtime resident of Shawnee, Kansas died on October 16, 2017 in Independence Missouri as a result of head trauma from a motor vehicle. Steve was born in Covina, California on November 13, 1972 to Diane Bailey Haug and Bill Bailey (deceased). He spent his early childhood in Covina and San…

Walter J. Enss, 89, Independence, MO passed away Oct. 22, 2017.  A visitation will be held 10:00-11:00 AM, Saturday, November 4th, 2017 at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society, 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd, Raytown, Missouri.  Funeral services will follow at 11:00 AM. Military graveside services will follow at  Mt. Washington Cemetery. Walter was born Aug. 22, 1928…

John A. Young, 87, of Raytown, MO, died Sunday, Oct 22nd surrounded by family. John was born in Los Angeles, CA on June 20, 1930, the middle son of John and Lena Young. A veteran of the US Air Force, John served during the Korean conflict. Following his military service, he was employed with IBM…

Bob Griswold, 86, Raytown, Missouri passed away October 22, 2017 at his home surrounded by family and loved ones. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, October 28, 2017 at New Apostolic Church, 8243 Spring Valley Road, Raytown, Missouri 64138. A visitation will precede the memorial and begin at 10:00 AM at…

Joseph Leroy Crushshon completed his earthly journey and went home to his Lord on October 15, 2017. Joseph was born May 5, 1933 to Benjamin and Ruby Crushshon in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He is preceeded in death by his parents, two brothers (Benjamin and Roger) and one sister (Corleen Simmons). His survived by his wife(Mary), one…

Paul Queen, Jr., 75, of Lawson, Missouri passed away October 16, 2017, after a brief illness while under the care of hospice. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 28, 2017 at Bethel Baptist Church, 3700 NE Barry Road, Kansas City, MO 64156. Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m.…

Bruce Ernest Preston, 82, Independence, Mo passed away October 18, 2017 at Centerpoint Medical Center in Independence, from complications of pneumonia. A memorial gathering will be held 1-3 PM on Monday, October 23, 2017, at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society, 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd., Raytown, Mo 64133. Mr. Preston was born February 21, 1935 in…