Donald Gordian Stanze, 73, passed away October 11, 2017, in Kansas City, Missouri. Don was born January 3, 1944, in St. Louis, Missouri to Francis Stuart Stanze and Adele (Benes) Stanze. He worked for AT&T in St. Louis, but then joined the Navy and volunteered for the Viet Nam War. Afterwards, he returned to work…

Steven Carl Bailey age 44 longtime resident of Shawnee, Kansas died on October 16, 2017 in Independence Missouri as a result of head trauma from a motor vehicle. Steve was born in Covina, California on November 13, 1972 to Diane Bailey Haug and Bill Bailey (deceased). He spent his early childhood in Covina and San…

Walter J. Enss, 89, Independence, MO passed away Oct. 22, 2017.  A visitation will be held 10:00-11:00 AM, Saturday, November 4th, 2017 at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society, 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd, Raytown, Missouri.  Funeral services will follow at 11:00 AM. Military graveside services will follow at  Mt. Washington Cemetery. Walter was born Aug. 22, 1928…

John A. Young, 87, of Raytown, MO, died Sunday, Oct 22nd surrounded by family. John was born in Los Angeles, CA on June 20, 1930, the middle son of John and Lena Young. A veteran of the US Air Force, John served during the Korean conflict. Following his military service, he was employed with IBM…

Bob Griswold, 86, Raytown, Missouri passed away October 22, 2017 at his home surrounded by family and loved ones. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, October 28, 2017 at New Apostolic Church, 8243 Spring Valley Road, Raytown, Missouri 64138. A visitation will precede the memorial and begin at 10:00 AM at…

Joseph Leroy Crushshon completed his earthly journey and went home to his Lord on October 15, 2017. Joseph was born May 5, 1933 to Benjamin and Ruby Crushshon in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He is preceeded in death by his parents, two brothers (Benjamin and Roger) and one sister (Corleen Simmons). His survived by his wife(Mary), one…

Paul Queen, Jr., 75, of Lawson, Missouri passed away October 16, 2017, after a brief illness while under the care of hospice. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 28, 2017 at Bethel Baptist Church, 3700 NE Barry Road, Kansas City, MO 64156. Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m.…

Bruce Ernest Preston, 82, Independence, Mo passed away October 18, 2017 at Centerpoint Medical Center in Independence, from complications of pneumonia. A memorial gathering will be held 1-3 PM on Monday, October 23, 2017, at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society, 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd., Raytown, Mo 64133. Mr. Preston was born February 21, 1935 in…

DONNA LYNN DIFFEY Donna Lynn (Stephens) Diffey, 48, Independence, Missouri went to spend eternity with Jesus on Wednesday, October 11th at her home.  A visitation will be held 5:30-7:00 PM, Friday, October 20, 2017 followed by a 7:00 PM Celebration of Life at First Baptist Church of Blue Springs, 4500 Little Blue Parkway, Independence, Missouri. …

Judy Musgrave, 80 of Raytown, Missouri, passed away on October 5, 2017 surrounded by family. A Celebration of Life will be held on October 9, 2017 at 1:00 P.M. at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society, 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd. Raytown, Missouri 64133.

Lawrence Michael “Mike” Cook was born June 10, 1967 and went to his Lord and Savior on October 3, 2017. Mike had a stellar career in law enforcement starting out with the Kansas City Missouri Police Department at the age of 18. During his tenure he received numerous accommodations and awards to include the Distinguished…

Constance “Connie” Andes, 83, Raytown, Missouri died, October 4th, 2017 surrounded by love. Born Constance Tyliski to beloved parents Felix and Evelyn Tyliski, March 2, 1934 in St. Joseph, Missouri. Connie was dedicated to her work and retired from Western Electric/AT&T. She will be remembered for her love for her family, devotion to her church,…

“It is with the greatest sorrow that I must say my beautiful and loving wife, Carolyn Elizabeth Quinn Bernhardy, has lost her valiant fight against cancer. She passed peacefully in her sleep, surrounded by family, October 4, 2017. Rest in peace, my Angel. Love you always.” – Jason Bernhardy   When Carolyn met and fell…

KENNETH (KEN) LEE PHILLIPS of Raytown, MO was born February 1, 1924, in Berryville, AR, to Mary Ellen and Charley Phillips. He spent his early years in the Carroll County, AR area. His first job was working at a feed store and hatchery in Berryville. He was drafted into the Army in May 1943 and…

Wayne Drosche, 85, of Independence, MO passed away September 29, 2017 at Seasons Care Center in Kansas City, MO. His family will be celebrating his life at a funeral service on Saturday, October 7th at 10:00 AM, which will be held at Heartland Cremation and Burial Society. Immediately following the funeral service will be a graveside service at…

Kenneth “Mike” Michael Jeffries, 66, Independence, Missouri passing  September 29, 2017 at home.  He was born May 22, 1951 in Kansas City, Missouri.  He left his loving family; wife, Vickie; daughters, Kristy Emerson, Jennifer Jeffries and Cheryl Elliott; sister and brother-in-law, Cheryl and Dick Hays; beloved brother, Mark Jeffries; eight grandchildren, one great grandson; step…

Joseph C. Needles II, 74, of Independence, Missouri passed away on September 27, 2017. Visitation will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Tuesday, October 3, 2017 at Calvary Baptist Church 1915 N. Liberty St. Independence, Missouri 64050, with the funeral service to follow at 11:00 A.M. Joseph was born on  December 5, 1942 in Kansas…