Cathy Mack, 55, of Raytown, Missouri passed away November 23, 2016 at St. Lukes East Hospital, from COPD. Memorial gathering will be held from 6-8PM, Thursday, December 1, 2016 at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society, Raytown, Missouri. Mrs. Mack was born December 18 on a Navy base in Bermuda. Cathy was a loving wife and…

Leonard M. Church, 74, of Raymore, Missouri, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, November 23, 2016 after he succumbed to cancer. A casual memorial gathering will be held from 1:00pm-3:00pm on Saturday, December 3, 2016, at Faith Baptist church, 414 S. Franklin St. Raymore, Missouri. He was a good man who had a passion…

Keith E. O’Guin, 70, of Kansas City, Missouri passed away November 10, 2016 at home from cancer. Memorial services will be determined at a later date. Mr. O’Guin was born September 27, 1946 in London, England. He was preceded in death by his father James O’Guin and his mother Doris Violet O’Guin. Survivors include his…

Karen Sue (Thurber) Miller, 65, of Independence Missouri passed away November 19th at Truman Gardens, Independence, Missouri. Karen was born November 8 1951 in Kansas City, Missouri. Her heavenly family called to her home at 8:21 am Sunday morning November 8, 2016.  Karen’s vivacious personality endeared her to all fortunate enough to spend time with her.…

Cherre Lynn Miller, 75, passed away peacefully, with daughters by her side, on Friday, Nov. 11th, 2016 in Kansas City, MO. She was born in Fresno, California in 1941 and lived most of her life in the Kansas City area. She is preceded in death by her mother, Cherrelyn Meek and father, J. Clay Hendricks.…

Rolland Berkvam, 89, a long time resident of the Kansas City area passed away October 22, 2016 at the Kansas City Hospice House. He is preceded in death by his wife Delores Berkvam and son Brad Berkvam. He is survived by his two daughters; Roxanne Parker and Dawn Berkvam, son-in-law Craig Bardsley, grandchildren Briann and…

Harold E “Bud” Schmidt of Overland Park, KS, formerly of Raytown, MO, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, November 18, 2016. He was 95 years old. Harold’s wife of more than 60 years, Marjorie Mae McLaughlin Schmidt, preceded him in death. Harold was a loving father to Randy (Cindy) and Grant…

Laura Fall, 53, of Kansas City, Missouri passed away October 29, 2016 at her home from unknown causes. Ms. Fall was born January 2, 1963 in Kansas City, Missouri. She graduated from Raytown class of ’81. Laura worked for Godfather’s Pizza for many years and also worked at the Nelson Atkins Museum. She was preceded…

Ronald Aubry McGee, of Raytown, MO, died on November 15 at his home, of acute myeloid leukemia. Ron was born in Kansas City on August 2, 1938 to Jessie Clayton and Terence McGee, who preceded him in death. His beloved stepfather, Cleve Hook also preceded him in death. Ron was raised in Kansas City, served…

Joni Lynn Bartlett-Striplin, 57, Kansas City, Missouri passed away November 11, 2016 at North Kansas City Hospital.  A visitation will be held 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM, Friday, November 18, 2016 at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society, 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd, Raytown, Missouri.  A Celebration of her Life will follow at 11:00 AM at Heartland…

Mary Charlotte Foster, 80, of Liberty Missouri passed into the arms of God on November 10, 2016 at Liberty Hospital. A Celebration of Life service will be held on Sunday, November 13, 2016 at 3:00 PM at Nebo Hills Baptist Church,  6805 Nebo Hills Road Liberty, Missouri 64068.  Visitation will be held on Sunday, November…

Cynthia “Cindy” Kaye Jordan, 57 of Raytown, Missouri passed away November 9, 2016 at St Luke’s Medical Center, Kansas City, Missouri.  A memorial gathering will be held 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM, Saturday, November 12, 2016 at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society, 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd, Raytown, Missouri. Memorial contributions may be made to the…

Sally Reisch Erickson
1945-2016

Sally Reisch Erickson, 71, was born August 5, 1945, in Maroa, Illinois, to Bessie and Harold Reisch. She passed November 2, 2016 as the result of a tragic automobile accident.
A celebration of life will be held Sunday, November 13, 4:00 p.m., at Red Top Christian Church, 14355 Rt. U, Hallsville, Missouri.
Sally graduated from New Cambria High School, and received a B.A. degree from Stephens College.
Being the child of a pastor, Sally was always committed to the church; following brief stints as a chaplain, a counselor, and a short time representing Johnson and Johnson Ortho Pharmaceuticals. Sally also became Director of Development for several nursing homes with the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ).
She married Fred H. Erickson, December 19, 1986, and they, with Sally’s father Harold Reisch, formed Creative Consultants Inc. with Sally as President. CCI did fundraising and public relations for religious and non-profit organizations. For several years Sally and Fred traveled the United States for an Ohio firm called Communication Resources conducting church newsletter and secretarial workshops.
Sally completed the studies for a Master of Divinity at Eden Theological Seminary though she did not graduate and was a commissioned minister with the Christian Church (DOC). She served several congregations of the Christian Church (DOC) in Missouri, including Mexico and Huntsville. She retired from full-time ministry from the Dripping Spring Christian Church but continued supply preaching and serving interims. Sally also directed youth camps, wrote magazine articles and Christian Education curricula.
In 2005 Sally and her sister Susan Kay Berkley started a gift store in Hallsville called Sassafras Moon World Gifts. There, Kay stained and fused glass and Sally was a jewelry artist. She also did enameling and fused glass. Another focus for Sally was “fair trade” which is a major feature of the store.
She is survived by her husband Fred; two sons and a daughter: Mark Warmack, St. Louis; Matt Warmack, Seattle; and Shelley Mallory, Columbia; her sister Susan Kay; and four grandchildren: Damian, Blake, Britney, and Kayse.
In lieu of flowers, it is suggested that donations in her memory be made to the Red Top Christian Church, P.O. Box 248, Hallsville, MO 65255, where Sally was an active member. Online condolences may be left at heartlandcremation.com

Delores Arlene Stanley, 62, of Warrensburg, MO passed away Thursday, November 3, 2016 at her residence. Delores was born in Conway, SC, a daughter of the late Walter Finley and Clara Lee Holmes. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Richard “Dickie” Lane Holmes and Finley Mickey Holmes. Delores was a loving mother, faithful…