Helen Neree Vaughn was born October 2nd, 1924 to Thomas A. and Mary A. Henkins. She passed away gently on February 19th, 2019 at the age of 94. Helen grew up in Cowgill, MO and graduated from New York High School in 1941. She continued her education at Southwest Baptist College where she met her…
Kenneth (Kenny) Albert Pence, age 75, of Pittsburg, MO passed away peacefully at home February 19, 2019 surrounded by family. A visitation will be held Tuesday, Feb 26 from 6-8 pm at First Baptist Church in Hermitage, Mo. Another visitation will be from 6-8 pm on Thursday, February 28, at Heartland, 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd.,…
Michael Kruse, 72, of Odessa, MO passed away February 19, 2019. Michael was born December 15, 1946 to Quentin LaVerne Kruse and Helen Ruth Kilgore Kruse. He graduated Raytown High School and enlisted in the US Navy. Michael served in the US Navy from 1968 to 1970. He served aboard the USS King DLG 10…
Carol S. Doud, 72, of Belton, MO, passed on Wednesday, February 13, 2019, at Promise Hospital of Overland Park, KS. Born June 11, 1946, in Corpus Christi, TX, Carol was the daughter of the late Andrew Womack and late Ruby Davis-Womack. She was a 1964 graduate of North Side High School, Corpus Christi, TX. Later…
Our beloved Andrea Fay Klatt entered into eternal peace and freedom on Saturday, February 16 at University Hospital. She passed peacefully with her mother and loved ones by her side. While Andrea fell ill and suffered from the disease of addiction, we choose to remember her for her vibrant spirit, her beautiful smile and the…
Roger A. Beck, 81 of Independence, MO passed away February 9, 2019 at home from complications of COPD. Memorial services will be held at 2:00pm on Sunday February 24, 2019 at Village Heights Community of Christ, 1009 N Farview Drive, Independence, MO. He was born December 31, 1937 in Los Angeles, CA. Roger served in…
Larry Gene Thompson, 78, of Independence, Missouri passed away February 14, 2019 at home, from a terminal illness. Funeral services will be held at 11:00AM, Thursday, February 21, 2019 at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society, Raytown, Missouri. Visitation will be held at 10:00AM, Thursday, February 21, 2019 also at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society. A…
Juanita Margaret Ann Ohnimus, 86, Kansas City, Missouri passed away February 15, 2019 at home. A visitation will be held 1:00 – 2:00 PM, Tuesday, February 19, 2019 at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society, 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd, Raytown, Missouri. A funeral will follow at 2:00 PM. Burial in Brooking Cemetery, Raytown, Missouri. Memorial contributions…
Leon Claude Fritz, Jr., affectionately known as “Bub” was born to the union of Leon C. Fritz, Sr., and Ernestine Fritz on June 19, 1943. He attended public school in Kansas City, Missouri graduating from Central High School in 1961. Leon married Gloria Dixon and to this union two children were born, Tony and Pam.…
John Edward Benich, beloved husband, uncle and friend, died peacefully in his Kansas City home on February 12, 2019. He was 67. John died after a nearly 2-year battle with colon cancer. He lived life to the fullest, even after his cancer diagnosis. He loved to travel; eating, drinking and taking in the culture and…
Charles (Chuck) G. Wobbe, 75, passed away Tuesday, February 12, 2019. He was born in Breese, Illinois on November 23, 1943. He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Elsie Wobbe, brothers Francis and Roger and sister Rita. Chuck is survived by his wife of 52 years, Celia, his son Nicholas, his god-father…
Mark Leslie Blumberg Mark Leslie Blumberg, 71, of Kansas City, MO, passed away February 1, 2019. He was born March 11, 1947, in Brooklyn, New York, to Michael and Eleanor Blumberg. Mark grew up on Long Island before earning academic degrees in sociology and criminal justice at the University of Kansas and State University of…
Lynda Ellen Black (Young) Feb 15, 1947 – Feb 8, 2019 Lynda Ellen Black, 71 of Independence, MO went to be with her family who preceded her in death. Her parents Edward and Margaret Young, brother Patrick Charles Young, son Ryan Black, grandparents Charles and Teresa Young and her two aunts Mary Tremain and Florence…
William Richard Behrend, Jr., 50, Raymore, Missouri passed away January 26, 2019. Memorial services will be held at 2:00PM, Saturday, February 16th, 2019 at South Haven Baptist Church, Belton, Missouri. Mr. Behrend, Jr. was born September 19, 1968 in La Crosse, Wisconsin. Rick attended Devry Institute to become an automotive technician. He worked at Dodge…
Valerie Lorraine Drapeau, 48, of Kansas City, MO passed away February 6, 2019. Ms. A visitation will be held at 11:30 Monday, February 11, 2019 at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society, 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd Raytown, MO 64133. A graveside will be held at 1:00pm, Monday February 11, 2019 at Park Lawn Cemetery, Independence, MO.…
Carol Young, 78, passed away on Monday, January 28, 2019 in her Blue Springs, Missouri home. Carol was born on February 6, 1940 in Independence, Missouri. Most of her adult life she resided in Huntsville, Arkansas. Carol enjoyed nature, specifically the mountains of Arkansas as well as animals. She loved reading and traveling. She was…
James (J.W.) Woods, 93, of Higbee, Missouri, died February 5th, 2019, surrounded by his children at the Harry S Truman Memorial Veterans Hospital in Columbia, Missouri. James Wesley Woods was born June 26, 1925 in Oklahoma. He was the oldest child born to Homer and Eula Hayes Woods. J.W. married Louise Garrison on February 26,…
Alice Marie Davis, 84, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away on January 30, 2019. A memorial gathering will be held from 10:00 A.M.-12:00 P.M. on Saturday, February 9, 2019 at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society, Raytown, Missouri. Alice was born on August 5, 1934 in Kansas City, Missouri to Franklin Broyles and Florence Hampton. She…
William “Bill” Jerome Donnelly resident of Lenexa KS passed through the pearly gates of heaven surrounded by his children Joan (Ron) Mary (Kevin) Bill and Mike. First baby of the new year born in 1929 in Kansas City, MO. Only son of Myrtle and William Donnelly. Bill enlisted in the US Navy and spent time…
Matthew Thornton, 33, of Independence, Missouri passed away peacefully at home February 2nd 2019 . He was born in Kansas City, Missouri April 10th 1985 to David and Debbie Thornton. Growing up he was a very active child who often liked to make people laugh. Matt attended Raytown Schools and enjoyed playing soccer in his…