Morris Eugene Brassfield, February 2, 1933 to September 10, 2017, age 84, passed away Sunday in the company of his wife of 62 years at Villa St. Francis, Olathe, KS following a stroke. He was preceded in death by his parents Elmer and Dortha Brassfield and his son Tommy. Gene is survived by his wife…

Rhoda Rhoads, 85, passed away at home in Olathe, KS. Rhoda was born to Rev. John P. and Sarah Tschetter on March 1st, 1932, in her grandfather’s home near Carpenter, SD, and was raised in the Carpenter area along with one sister, Sylvia, and two brothers, Walter and Gerald. She attended one year of high…

Donna Rae Ledbetter December 5th, 1946 – September 3rd, 2017 age 70 “Donna Rae” Ledbetter was freed from pain to be with our Lord on September 3rd, 2017 Donna fought a long and hard battle with multiple medical issues but in the end passed peacefully in her sleep. Donna was born in Lamoni Iowa, and…

Kim Marie Jakubowski February 9 1963-September 7 2017 Kim, of Osawatomie, KS passed away surrounded by loved ones. She was preceded in death by her husband Christopher Stewart Jakubowski. Kim has two daughters Autum Goentzel and Austin Jakubowski and four grandchildren: William, Andrew, Samantha, and Haley. Per her wishes, she will be cremated. Forever in…

Arthur D. Stender, 79, of Columbia, passed away Thursday, September 7, 2017 at The Bluffs in Columbia. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 am, Tuesday September 12, 2017 at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society, 616 Jackson St., Columbia, MO 65203. The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service at the…

Susan Gurera, 73 of Blue Springs, Missouri passed away September 7th, 2017 at her home with her loved ones by her side.  A visitation will be held 6:00 – 8:00 PM, Monday, September 11, 2017 at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society, 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd, Raytown, Missouri.  Funeral services will be held 10:00 AM, Tuesday,…

Linda Rose Konicek Kemper, age 70, passed away September 5, 2017 at home in Kansas City, Missouri. Born on May 12, 1947 in Waterloo, Iowa, she was the daughter of the late Stanley and Gladys Konicek. On February 11, 1967 Linda was united in marriage to Harvey H. Kemper Jr. in Dysart, Iowa. They shared…

Oct. 4, 1929-Aug. 31, 2017 Birdie Dean Slaughter, daughter, sister, aunt, cousin and friend, was born on Oct. 4, 1929, to Benjamin Franklin and Bessie Gertrude Cross, in Columbia, Missouri. Birdie entered into eternal rest on Aug. 31, 2017. She was 87. Birdie attended Douglas High School in Columbia. She was a long-time resident of…

Virginia M. Ganaway, 70, of Centralia passed away Friday, September 1, 2017 at Boone Hospital.  A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, September 7, 2017 at Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church.  Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church.  Per her wishes she will be cremated after the service.  Virginia is…

Daisy Graham, 97, of Grandview, Missouri passed away August 27, 2017. The homegoing service will be held at 12:00pm, Thursday, September 7, 2017  at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society, Raytown, Missouri. Visitation will be held at 11:00am, Thursday, September 7, 2017 at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society. Daisy Ree Graham was born February 12, 1920 in…

Maxine Marie Sands, 76, of Fulton, MO went to be with the lord on Thursday, August 31, 2017 at her home surrounded by family. She was born December 11, 1940 in Perry County, MO to Ralph and Katheryn (Staffen) Kennon. She was united in marriage to Elmer Lee Sands on August 1, 1959. Maxine was…

Kaleia LaShay Hayes was born in Kansas City, Missouri on December 3, 1979 to Clair Hayes and William Vernon Charles. Kela, as she was affectionately known, graduated from Westport High School. Kaleia worked at Truman Medical Center, where her work ethic and love for helping people resonated with the many staff and coworkers she spent…

Daniel Melvin Gregory passed away on Wednesday, August 23, 2017, with his loving family at his side.  Daniel was born December 1, 1944, to Brick and Minnie Gregory. Danny Gregory was the son of musical parents, which became a signature piece of his life and gift to the world. Danny was an outgoing man, filled…

Timothy James Delano Combs, 17, Lexington, Missouri passed away on Tuesday, August 29, 2017 at his home.  A visitation will be held 3:00 PM, Monday, September 4, 2017 at Grace Lutheran Church, Lexington, Missouri.  Funeral services will follow 4:00 PM, Monday, September 4, 2017 at Grace Lutheran Church.  A dinner will follow to celebrate his…

Vera Irene Edwards, 79, of Grandview, Missouri passed away August 29, 2017 at Village Hospice House in Lee’s Summit. Ms. Edwards was born September 4, 1937 in Ottumwa, Iowa. Vera graduated from Miltonvale High School in Miltonvale, Kansas in 1955. She began her career as a beautician, but later became a secretary. Vera retired and…

Shirley E. Collier, age 78 passed away Saturday, August 19th, 2017. Shirley met and fell in love with David R. Collier and married on July 7, 1956. They made their home in Independence, MO before retiring and moving to the lake in 1988. Shirley was preceded in death by her husband and son, Ricky L.…

DOROTHY L. (DELPH) KASERMAN, age 84, passed away peacefully at her home in Raytown, MO August 25, 2017, after a long illness. She was born May 5, 1933, in Kansas City, MO. She was a Raytown resident for 25 years, having moved from Kansas City, MO. She graduated from East High School and earned an…

Meredith “Butch” Clark, 76, Holden, Mo, passed away Aug. 25, 2017 at his home surrounded by family.  A graveside service will be held 2 pm, Saturday, Sept. 2, 2017 at Greenton Cemetery in Odessa, Mo.   Butch was born March 25, 1941 in Hamilton, Ohio to Clarence and Alma Clark.  He was the 1st of…