Zachary Michael Lee Pearce

December 8, 2017

Zachary Michael Lee Pearce, 24, was taken from us early Monday, December 4.    Zach was robbed at gun point and shot to death walking home from dinner. Zach is survived by his mother Cora Pearce, Father Joe Pearce, Brother Austin Pearce, Cousin Skyler Nohrenberg, Grandmother Barbara Pearce, Grandfather John Persinger, and many aunts, uncles,…

Tony Neal Torrence

December 7, 2017

Tony Neal Torrence, 45, of Kansas City, Missouri passed away December 5, 2o17. A Celebration of Life service will be held at 11AM, Saturday, December 9, 2017 at Lee’s Summit Bible Church, Lee’s Summit, Missouri. Mr. Torrence was born February 9, 1972 in Kansas City, Missouri. Tony had 3 children Anthony Jay, Kayla Ann, and…

Jackie Butler

December 5, 2017

Jack, age 61, of Lee’s Summit, MO passed away at his home on November 30, 2017. Jack was an attentive and loving husband to Patty for over 41 years. He was an incredible father to sons, Jeffrey Butler of the home and Shawn Butler of Lee’s Summit. He was the best Papa to grandson, Jackson.…

Franklin Barrett Parks

December 5, 2017

Franklin Barrett Parks, 73, Overland park, Kansas passed away December 4, 2017.  A Celebration of Life and visitation will be held at 2:00 pm-4;00pm, Friday December 29th 2017 at the Metropolitan Condominium 600 E. 8th St, Kansas City, Missouri.  Charitable donations may be made in Frank’s name to St. Luke’s Hospice House. Franklin Barrett Parks also…

Opal Mae Anderson

December 4, 2017

Opal Mae Anderson, 95, Independence, Missouri passed away December 1, 2017 at her home. Opal was a successful real estate agent and after retiring she enjoyed many years of ballroom dancing. Opal was preceded in death be her husband William F. Anderson, Jr. and her son William F. Anderson III “Bim”. Opal is survived by…

Richard “Kim” Kimball Becker

December 2, 2017

Richard “Kim” Kimball Becker, 64, of Kansas City passed away Sunday October 15, 2017.  Kim was born in Nebraska on November 2, 1952. He grew up in Topeka and graduated from Topeka West High.  He was preceded in death by his father, Edwin J. Becker, mother Joleen Kimball Rodzielski, step-father Jim Rodzielski and his brother, John Becker.  Kim…

Darleen Watson Mosby

December 1, 2017

Darleen Watson Mosby, 87 or Raytown, MO passed away November 25, 2017. Services will be held at 2 PM, Sunday, December 10, 2017 at Francis Cemetery, West Plains, MO. Mrs. Mosby and her husband Harold of 60 years enjoyed traveling together. Their most treasured trips were the many cruises they took together. Mrs. Mosby enjoyed…

John G. Tripses

December 1, 2017

John G. Tripses, 93, of Kansas City, MO passed peacefully November 29, 2017 at Kansas City Hospice House. John was born August 7, 1924, in Excelsior Springs, MO to Virgil and Callie Tripses. Although he spent most of his youth in Excelsior Springs, his father’s job as a telegrapher for the Wabash Railroad, resulted in…

Freda (Kuhn) Deuschle

December 1, 2017

Freda (Kuhn) Deuschle, 88, formerly of rural Pilot Grove, Missouri, passed away Monday, November 20, 2017, at Boone Hospital Center, Columbia, Missouri. A private family memorial service (immediate family) will be held at the Lamine Baptist Church as Freda wished.  A graveside service will be held for family members at a later date. Freda donated…

Donna K. Gray

November 30, 2017

Donna K. Gray, 76, of Overland Park, KS passed away November 30, 2017. Donna grew up in St. Joseph, Mo and was enlisted in the U.S. Air force from 1961 – 1964. Donna was then enlisted in the U.S. Army from 1976 – 1993  and retired at the rank of Command Sergeant Major. During her…

Stacey Marie Hedrick

November 30, 2017

Heavens door welcomed a new Angel, Stacey Marie Hedrick on Saturday November 25, 2017 at the age of 61. She was born August 19, 1956. She was from Kansas City, Missouri but lived in Independence, Missouri for many years. Stacey was an Independent, kindhearted, hard working woman. She was extremely dedicated her entire life. She was very…

Grace E Breeze

November 30, 2017

Grace E Breeze, 96, Raytown, Missouri passed away November 16, 2017 in Florida.  A visitation will be held 10:00 – 11:00 AM, Tuesday, December 5, 2017 at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society, 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd, Raytown, Missouri.  Funeral services will follow at 11:00 AM at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society.  Burial in Floral Hills…

Barbara Ruth Hastings

November 29, 2017

Barbara Ruth Hastings (nee Bray), aged 85, left this earthly plane on Sunday, 19 November 2017. The cause was a massive stroke. Barbara was born 3 April 1932 in Des Moines, Iowa to Chalmer and Ruth Bray. She spent her 85 years positively impacting many lives. She was a great mother to 5 children as…

John Bauer

November 28, 2017

John Bauer, 77, Raytown, Missouri passed away November 26, 2017. A visitation will be held 10:00 – 11:00 AM, Monday, December 4, 2017 at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society. A funeral service will follow at 11:00 at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society. Military graveside services will be held 1:00 PM, Monday, December 4, 2017 at…

Donna J. Magness

November 28, 2017

Mrs. Donna J. Magness, 91, of Raymore, MO, passed away at home November 20th, 2017 of natural causes. Funeral mass will be held at 11:00 AM, Friday, December 1st, 2017, at Holy Spirit Catholic Church (1800 SW State Rte 150, Lee’s Summit, MO, 64082). Visitation and rosary at 10:00 AM. Memorial contributions may be made…

Josephine Rose (Balano) Bonomo

November 28, 2017

Josephine Rose (Balano) Bonomo, 86, Raymore, MO passed away Nov 24, 2017. A visitation will be held 6-7PM, Thursday, Nov 30, 2017 at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society. A memorial service will follow at 7PM. Graveside services 10AM, Friday, December 1, 2017 at Mt Olivet Cemetery. Our mother always loved the old WWII ballad “I’ll…

Theresa Ellen Blanc

November 25, 2017

Theresa Ellen Blanc, 58, of Raytown, MO passed away November 20, 2017 at her home. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM on Monday, November 27, 2017 at Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 5609 Norfleet Rd, Kansas City, MO. Theresa was born April 7, 1959 in Kansas City, MO. She…

James “Jim” Franklin Warren

November 25, 2017

James “Jim” Franklin Warren, 82, Independence, Missouri was received into Heaven as a loving and compassionate angel on November 23, 2017 surrounded by his family at his home.  A visitation will be held 10:00 – 11:00 AM, Tuesday, November 28, 2017 at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society, 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd, Raytown, Missouri.  Funeral services…

Nancy Louise Graham

November 24, 2017

Nancy Louise Graham passed away November 24th, 2017. She was 88 years old. She had been a resident of Raytown, Missouri for almost 60 years. Nancy was born November 29, 1928 in Monroe, Louisiana. She was the oldest daughter of Mary Louise Cole and Marion Sloan McKellar. Nancy married Charles (Michael) on April 7, 1951.…

Danielle Rich

November 24, 2017

Danielle Rich, 28, Lee’s Summit, Mo passed away November 21, 2017. A memorial service is planned for Sat. November 25, 2017 at 2 PM, at Unity Church of Independence, 14304 E. 39th Street South, Independence, Mo 64055.