Ruth Ann Henderson, 68, passed away on August 5, 2017 in Kansas City, MO, with family at her side. She is survived by her husband, Chris Henderson, her daughter Sharon Martinez (Mark) and step daughter Jenna Henderson along with her three grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Ruth was employed by the Department of Agriculture for…

Rita Elizabeth Cain (Lathan, Williams), 74, of Raytown, MO, died early Sunday, July 30, 2017, at Westridge Gardens Rehabilitation and Health Care Center in Raytown, MO. She was born on October 30, 1942, in Kansas City, MO, to the union of Louis Cooper and Ada Marie (Kelton) Cain II. She was oldest of 2 children;…

Michael D. Gilmore, 54, of Kansas City, Missouri passed away July 27, 2017. A memorial service will be held from 5:00PM-7:00PM, Friday, August 4, 2017 at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society, Raytown, Missouri. Mr. Gilmore was born February 19, 1963 in San Bernardino, California. Michael went home to Heaven on July 27, 2017. He leaves…

William Carl DeFreece, son of Roy and Margie Defreece, was born April 20, 1935 on the family farm 4 miles west of Cross Timbers, Missouri. He departed this life on July 23, 2017 in Independence, Missouri, surrounded by his loving family. Carl started school in September 1941 at Hartville School. Later in September the family…

DESCANSE EN PAZ..10/23/46__07/22/17 EN HONOR A MI PADRE Manuel Rios ( RECUENTO DE SU HISTORIA) Es dificil olvidar,cuando aquella madrugada un padre de ocho hijos para siempre perdia a su Amada. Fue inutil mil esfuerzos que se hicieron por salvarla pues el cancer muy cruelmente la Vida le arrebataba. El hombre y sus hijos(muy pequeños…

Eugene Willis, 64, of Kansas City, Kansas passed away July 23, 2017 at the Veterans Administration Hospital of Kansas City. A private service for the family and close friends will be held at a later date. Mr. Willis was born August 29, 1952 in Tennessee. This world was lucky to have had him for the…

Larry Gieringer, 62, of Raytown, Missouri, passed away on July 21, 2017, at home from Cystic Fibrosis and its complications. A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, August 6, 2017, at First Presbyterian Church of Lee’s Summit, 1625 NW O’Brien Road. Family/friends are welcome to visit at 3pm with the celebration beginning at…

Columbia, MO: Leisa Karen Bonk, 59, of Columbia, MO passed away on Tuesday, July 18, 2017 at University of Missouri Hospital, Columbia, MO. She was born on March 22, 1958 in Kansas City, MO the daughter of George Edward Miller and Evelyn Lenore (Briscoe) Miller. She graduated from Center High School in Kansas City, MO…

Jodie Murphy, 49, Independence, Missouri passed away. A graveside service will be held 10:00 AM, Monday, July 24, 2017 at Lobb Cemetery, Independence, Missouri. A visitation will follow at 11:00 AM and 12:30 PM memorial service on Monday, July 24, 2017 at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society, 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd, Raytown, Missouri. Flowers may…

Robert J. Nelson, 80 of Independence left this world surrounded by those who loved him, July 15, 2017, at Carmel Hills Nursing Home. He was born March 22, 1937, to Ernest and Susan (Peaslee) Nelson in La Crosse, WI. Memorial services will be held at noon on July 28, 2017, at Heartland Cremation & Burial…

Joseph Kazmierczak, 76, of Raymore, Missouri passed away July 14, 2017. Mr. Kazmierczak was born June 2, 1941 in Bowling Green, Ohio. Joseph was a veteran and served in the United States Army for 22 years. He worked as a van driver until he got sick. He was also a good dad and grandpa. Survivors…

Clarence Edmondson, Jr., 81, Kansas City, MO passed away July 15, 2017 at his home. A visitation will be held 2-3 pm on Friday, July 21, 2017 followed by a memorial service at 3 pm, at Heartland Cremation, 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd., Raytown, Mo 64133. Clarence Edmondson Jr. was born in Tuscumbia, Alabama, March 11,…

Joseph (Joe) Gordon Edwards passed away July 15, 2017 in Raytown, Missouri after a prolonged illness. He had recently celebrated his 99th birthday. Joe was born to Josephus and Stella Edwards in the Irish Wilderness of South Missouri. He received a bachelor’s degree in education from Southeast Missouri State University in Cape Girardeau, Missouri and…

Janet Adkins Pace, born in Kansas City, MO December 20, 1956, peacefully passed on July 12, 2017 at the age of 60 after a valiant battle against cancer. She is survived by her mother Janet Hunsaker Colt; son Jon Pace and wife Jennifer along with grandchildren Hunter, Kaylee and Zachary Pace; fiancé Dave Nichols; brother…

Honey Blankenship, 99, of Freeman, Missouri passed away July 10, 2017. Mrs. Blankenship was born July 24, 1917 in Sioux City, Iowa. She was preceded in death by; husband, James Leon Blankenship; her parents and siblings. Survivors include; daughter, Marlea Ann Struble; son, David Leon Blankenship and wife Sally; daughter, Lori Jean Blankenship; grandchildren, great…

James M. “Jimmy” Hickisch, 47, of Raytown, Missouri passed away July 10, 2017 at his home. A memorial service will be held at 10AM, Saturday, July 15, 2017 at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society, Raytown, Missouri. Mr. Hickisch was born March 12, 1970 in Kansas City, Missouri. James enjoyed helping family and friends, playing pool,…

Janice was born November 7, 1929, in Burlington, Iowa to Merritt and Gladys Korf.  She died June 21, 2017 surrounded by family members. Janice and Richard were married for 65 years and had eight children.  Survivors are 5 of her children, Sherri Ann Hellums, Deborah Knoll-Ewers, Carla (Tina) Bass, Richard (Erich) Knoll and Patrice Schmitt and their spouse’s, Roger Helllums,…