Karen Bonk

July 21, 2017

Columbia, MO: Leisa Karen Bonk, 59, of Columbia, MO passed away on Tuesday, July 18, 2017 at University of Missouri Hospital, Columbia, MO. She was born on March 22, 1958 in Kansas City, MO the daughter of George Edward Miller and Evelyn Lenore (Briscoe) Miller. She graduated from Center High School in Kansas City, MO…

Jodie Murphy

July 21, 2017

Jodie Murphy, 49, Independence, Missouri passed away. A graveside service will be held 10:00 AM, Monday, July 24, 2017 at Lobb Cemetery, Independence, Missouri. A visitation will follow at 11:00 AM and 12:30 PM memorial service on Monday, July 24, 2017 at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society, 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd, Raytown, Missouri. Flowers may…

Robert J. Nelson

July 20, 2017

Robert J. Nelson, 80 of Independence left this world surrounded by those who loved him, July 15, 2017, at Carmel Hills Nursing Home. He was born March 22, 1937, to Ernest and Susan (Peaslee) Nelson in La Crosse, WI. Memorial services will be held at noon on July 28, 2017, at Heartland Cremation & Burial…

Joseph Kazmierczak

July 19, 2017

Joseph Kazmierczak, 76, of Raymore, Missouri passed away July 14, 2017. Mr. Kazmierczak was born June 2, 1941 in Bowling Green, Ohio. Joseph was a veteran and served in the United States Army for 22 years. He worked as a van driver until he got sick. He was also a good dad and grandpa. Survivors…

Clarence Edmondson, Jr

July 17, 2017

Clarence Edmondson, Jr., 81, Kansas City, MO passed away July 15, 2017 at his home. A visitation will be held 2-3 pm on Friday, July 21, 2017 followed by a memorial service at 3 pm, at Heartland Cremation, 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd., Raytown, Mo 64133. Clarence Edmondson Jr. was born in Tuscumbia, Alabama, March 11,…

Joseph Gordon Edwards

July 17, 2017

Joseph (Joe) Gordon Edwards passed away July 15, 2017 in Raytown, Missouri after a prolonged illness. He had recently celebrated his 99th birthday. Joe was born to Josephus and Stella Edwards in the Irish Wilderness of South Missouri. He received a bachelor’s degree in education from Southeast Missouri State University in Cape Girardeau, Missouri and…

Janet Adkins Pace

July 15, 2017

Janet Adkins Pace, born in Kansas City, MO December 20, 1956, peacefully passed on July 12, 2017 at the age of 60 after a valiant battle against cancer. She is survived by her mother Janet Hunsaker Colt; son Jon Pace and wife Jennifer along with grandchildren Hunter, Kaylee and Zachary Pace; fiancé Dave Nichols; brother…

Honey Blankenship

July 14, 2017

Honey Blankenship, 99, of Freeman, Missouri passed away July 10, 2017. Mrs. Blankenship was born July 24, 1917 in Sioux City, Iowa. She was preceded in death by; husband, James Leon Blankenship; her parents and siblings. Survivors include; daughter, Marlea Ann Struble; son, David Leon Blankenship and wife Sally; daughter, Lori Jean Blankenship; grandchildren, great…

Walter E Farnsworth

July 14, 2017

Walter E. Farnsworth, 92 years, passed away Wednesday, July 12, 2017, at the Santa Marta Retirement Community in Olathe, KS, where he had happily spent his last 8 years. Walt requested no services, but everyone who was lucky enough to know and love him is encouraged to celebrate his life, each in their own way.…

James M. “Jimmy” Hickisch

July 12, 2017

James M. “Jimmy” Hickisch, 47, of Raytown, Missouri passed away July 10, 2017 at his home. A memorial service will be held at 10AM, Saturday, July 15, 2017 at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society, Raytown, Missouri. Mr. Hickisch was born March 12, 1970 in Kansas City, Missouri. James enjoyed helping family and friends, playing pool,…

Douglas Leon Guinn

July 12, 2017

Douglas Leon Guinn, 60, of Raytown, MO passed away on Monday, July 10, 2017. He was born in Kansas City, MO on December 4, 1956. He was preceded in death by his father, Virgil Leon Guinn. He is survived by his beloved mother, Viola M. Guinn, his brother James Guinn and his sister-in-law Sohila Guinn. Doug graduated from Raytown High School. He was…

Janice Nadine Knoll

July 11, 2017

Janice was born November 7, 1929, in Burlington, Iowa to Merritt and Gladys Korf.  She died June 21, 2017 surrounded by family members. Janice and Richard were married for 65 years and had eight children.  Survivors are 5 of her children, Sherri Ann Hellums, Deborah Knoll-Ewers, Carla (Tina) Bass, Richard (Erich) Knoll and Patrice Schmitt and their spouse’s, Roger Helllums,…

Kenneth Euritt

July 11, 2017

Kenneth Euritt, 84 years old, passed away July 4, 2017 at his home in Lee’s Summit, Missouri.  Memorial services will be held 6:00 PM, Friday, July 14, 2017 at Stonehaus Farms Winery Festhall, 24706 Colbern Rd, Lee’s Summit, Missouri 64086.  Memorial contributions may be made to: Crossroads Hospice (Independence, Missouri), American Cancer Society or a…

Deborah Burnett

July 10, 2017

Deborah Burnett, 64, died on July 5th, 2017 with her family by her side in Independence, MO. Graveside Service will be held Tuesday, July 11th, at 10am at Woodlawn Cemetery In Independence, MO. Deborah was born July 23, 1952 in Independence, MO to Freeman and Enola Burroughs. Deborah, a devoted wife and mother, had a…

Sonya Foskett

July 5, 2017

Sonya Carolyn Brundige Foskett nee. Barber, 71, daughter of Cecil W. and Mildred G. Barber, born 6 July 1945 in Baldwin City, Kansas and passed away on 3 July 2017 in Independence, Missouri. Sonya was a world class seamstress and cake decorator, but the one thing she loved more than anything in the world was…

Doris Fay Chastain

July 5, 2017

Doris Fay Chastain, 92, of Merriam, Kansas passed away June 29, 2017 at Trinity Nursing and Rehab, from pneumonia. Graveside services will be held at 10:00AM, Thursday, July 6, 2017 at Brooking Cemetery, Raytown, Missouri. Mrs. Chastain was born March 10, 1925 in Cleburne, Texas. Doris was a volunteer at Independence Regional Hospital and the…

Johnnie “J.C.” Crabb

July 1, 2017

Johnnie “J.C.” Crabb, 71 of Lee’s Summit, MO passed away, Wednesday, June 29th, 2017 at his home. A celebration and memorial service will be held at 1:00pm, Saturday, July 8th at Journey Church of Lenexa, 8865 Bourgade Ave. Lenexa, KS 66219. Pastor David St. John will officiate the service. J.C. was born on January 10th,…

Laurence “Larry” Walker

June 30, 2017

Larry Walker, 87, Independence, MO passed away June 27, 2017. A memorial gathering will be held from 6-8 pm, on Thursday, July 6, 2017 at Heartland, 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd., Raytown, Mo 64133.  Laurence Charles Walker was born in Lincoln, Nebraska in 1929. He was married to Betty Jane Argo for 63 years. He had…

Bettie J Teegarden

June 30, 2017

Bettie J, (Shubert) Teegarden left for Heaven June 29, 2017, at the age of 89.  A visitation will be held 3:00-4:00 PM, Sunday, July 2, 2017 at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society, 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd, Raytown, Missouri. A funeral celebrating her life will follow at 4:00 PM. Burial in Glen Ridge Cemetery, Liberty, Missouri.…

Kevin Vinyard

June 29, 2017

Kevin Wayne Vinyard of Windsor, Missouri, born February 18, 1960 to Mary Lee Wright and Lawrence Edward Vinyard, passed away in his home on June 24, 2017. He was 57. Kevin was a kind and caring man who was always willing to help others, whether he knew you or not. His goofy grin reflected his…