Robert Ellsworth Grove

May 18, 2016

Robert (Bob) Ellsworth Grove passed away May 11, 2016 at his home surrounded by loved ones. Bob was born on December 20, 1952 in Marburg, Germany to Army Major Ellsworth and LaVonne Grove of Louisburg, KS. Growing up in a military family, Bob lived in Germany and Japan before moving back to the United States.…

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James Delbert Brockus

May 18, 2016
Heartland Cremation - James Delbert Brockus

James Delbert Brockus, 71, of Columbia died Tuesday, May 17 at his home. He is survived by his wife, Janice, and a daughter, Amanda Nave, as well as three brothers, Harold of Florida, Gene of Osceola, Don of Colorado, and a sister, Sandy Danner of Independence, MO. A graveside service will be held at Columbia…

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William E. ‘Bill’ Thomson, Jr

May 17, 2016
Heartland Cremation - William E. 'Bill' Thomson, Jr

Bill Thomson, Jr., 87, Raymore, Mo passed away May 15, 2016. He was born in Kansas City on June 5, 1928. He graduated from Central High School in 1945, served honorably in the U.S. Army, 1950-1952 and was a “Sachem” in the Tribe of Mic-O-Say. Bill acted as president of Deitz Hill Development Co. (a…

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Alice Elaine Reed

May 17, 2016
Heartland Cremation - Alice Elaine Reed

Alice Elaine (Bell) Reed, 58, Kansas City, Missouri passed away May 14, 2016.  A visitation will be held 6-7:30 PM, Wednesday, May 18, 2016 at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society, 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd, Raytown, Missouri 64133.  Funeral services will be held 10:00 AM, Thursday, May 19, 2016 at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society.  Burial…

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Raymond “Bo” Whitney

May 16, 2016
Heartland Cremation - Raymond "Bo" Whitney

Raymond “Bo” Whitney, 68, of Olathe, Kansas passed away Sunday, May 15, 2016. A Celebration of Life will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, May 28, 2016 at 705 N. Pine St., Olathe, Kansas 66061. Bo was born February 1, 1948 in Kansas City, Kansas to Harold and Solange Whitney, who precede him in death.…

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Kenny “Bones” Platter

May 12, 2016
Heartland Cremation - Kenny "Bones" Platter

Kenny “Bones” Platter, 64, Raytown, MO passed away peacefully in his home on May 10, 2016.  A Celebration of Life will be held at Heartland Crematory and Burial Society, Raytown, MO, Saturday, May 14th, 10AM-12PM. Kenny owned and operated Henry’s Auto Service from 1978-1985 and Kenny’s Tow Service from 1985-2010. Kenny was preceded in death by; parents, James…

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Robert “Bob” Henry Lehnert

May 11, 2016
Heartland Cremation - Robert "Bob" Henry Lehnert

November 15, 1942 – May 7, 2016 Robert “Bob” Henry Lehnert was the middle child born to Alvina (nee Rubinetz) and Henry Lehnert. Bob grew up in Brooklyn, New York with his parents and siblings. Though he left Brooklyn at a relatively young age he always retained his NY accent, NY attitude, and deep appreciation…

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Dorothy H. Bohon

May 11, 2016
Heartland Cremation - Dorothy H. Bohon

Dorothy H. Bohon, 88, Raytown, Missouri passed away May 9, 2016 at home.  A visitation will be held 12:00 – 1:00 PM, Friday, May 13, 2016 at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society, 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd, Raytown, Missouri.  Funeral services will be held 11:00 AM, Saturday, May 14, 2016 at Flat Creek Baptist Church, Sedalia,…

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Philip Alan Winters

May 11, 2016
Heartland Cremation - Philip Alan Winters

Philip Alan Winters, 60, of Kansas City, Missouri, formerly of Liberty, Missouri, passed away May 9, 2016 at KU Medical Center. Phil was born January 26, 1956 to Donald and Virginia Winters, Liberty, Missouri. Phil was employed by the Salvation Army in Kansas City for 13 years and devoted much of his life helping others.…

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Bonnie Sue Allen Wever

May 10, 2016
Heartland Cremation - Bonnie Sue Allen Wever

Bonnie Wever, age 76, of Independence, Missouri, formally of Chilliciothe, Missouri, passed away on Sunday, May 8, 2016. Bonnie was one of Jim and Sues’s first waitress’ when they first opened there business. Bonnie was employed with Jim until the closing of Jim’s Family Restaurant. Bonnie was born the daughter of John(Jack) and Nellie Allen…

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Wanda Kay McCrorey

May 10, 2016
Heartland Cremation - Wanda Kay McCrorey

Wanda Kay McCrorey, 69, of Kansas City, MO, passed away on Sunday, May 8, 2016. Visitation will be from 6:30 pm – 7:00 pm and Memorial Services will start at 7:00 pm on Friday, May 13, 2016 at Southland Baptist, 16205 Vicie Ave, Belton, MO 64012. Wanda was born in Moberly, MO on August 3,…

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Paul Frederick Orrick

May 9, 2016
Heartland Cremation - Paul Frederick Orrick

Paul Frederick Orrick, 78, of Sugar Creek, MO, passed away on Friday, May 6, 2016. Memorial Service with Catholic Mass will be at Noon on Saturday, May 14, 2016 at Nativity of Mary Catholic Church, Independence, MO. Paul was born in Kansas City, MO to John A. and Elizabeth M. Orrick on October 20, 1937. …

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Robert “Bob” Miller

May 5, 2016
Heartland Cremation - Robert "Bob" Miller

Robert “Bob” Frank Miller, 69, Grandview, Missouri passed away May 3, 2016.  Mr. Miller was born November 13, 1946 in Oak Park, Illinois.  He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. Bob served in the United States Army and is a Vietnam Veteran.  He is a member of the VFW Post 8100.  Bob will always…

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James O. Torrence

May 4, 2016

James O. Torrence passed away on April 29, 2016 under hospice care with St. Lukes Hospice House. James was born on February 19, 1952 and lived in Emporia, Kansas. Arrangements: Heartland Cremation & Burial Society

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Ruth Evangeline Motley

May 4, 2016
Heartland Cremation - Ruth Evangeline Motley

Ruth Evangeline Gustafson Motley, 88, Longtime Resident of Evergreen Community Nursing Home, Olathe, KS, passed from the pain and trials of this life, Sunday, May 1st, 2016.  Now she has a completely healed body and is singing with the heavenly choirs, no longer bound by earth’s constraints. She was born November 22, 1927, the second…

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James ‘Jim’ Lynn Litle

May 4, 2016

On April 30th, following a brief and serious illness, Jim passed away at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, Missouri. He was a long time resident of Raytown, Missouri, and a graduate of Raytown South High School. Jim was born on September 17, 1957 in Manhattan, Kansas to Latreva and Jimmie Lee Litle. His father…

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Jill Elinor Barrett

May 4, 2016

Jill Elinor Barrett, 67, of Overland Park, KS passed away peacefully on April 26, 2016, after a years-long battle with COPD. A private memorial service for family members is being planned. Jill was born February 2, 1949 in Elizabeth, NJ. She graduated from Governor Livingston High School in Berkeley Heights, NJ, and attended University of…

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Susanne Fae King

May 3, 2016
Heartland Cremation - Susanne Fae King

Susanne Fae King, 61, Kansas City, MO passed away May 2, 2016 at her home in Kansas City.  Sue was born November 16, 1954 in Cass County, MO to Alfred Doyce and Wilma (Drew) Warburton. Sue is preceded in death by her parents, and a brother, Harry Jacob Poirie. She is survived by her husband,…

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William “Bill” Fountain Henry Jr.

May 3, 2016
Heartland Cremation - William "Bill" Fountain Henry Jr.

William “Bill” Fountain Henry Jr., 68, passed away Saturday, April 30, 2016 at the Harry S. Truman Veterans’ Hospital in Columbia MO.  Bill was the son of William F. Henry Sr. (deceased) and Willene Williams Henry of Bowling Green, MO.  He married Betty Moss Henry and they have two children; Joseph E. Moss II of…

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Clifford Vantine

May 2, 2016
Heartland Cremation - William "Bill" Fountain Henry Jr.

On April 24th, 2016, Clifford Wayne Vantine passed at North Kansas City Hospital. Clifford was 73 years old. Clifford passed with the family he loved so much around him and continued giving back even after death, by donating his organs. Clifford is preceded in death by his parents, Clifford and Ellen Vantine, and his daughter,…

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