Nancy Brown, of Blue Springs, Missouri, passed away March 22, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. She was born in San Francisco, California, to Betty and Donald Miller, and was raised in Palo Alto alongside her siblings Sherry, Betty, Donnie, and Dale. Growing up, Nancy loved being part of the energy and tradition…

Robert Jay Smith “Smitty” beloved husband, father and “Papou,” born September 28, 1947 passed away peacefully on March 17, 2026. Born in Kansas City, Missouri, he and his siblings Linda and Janet were raised in Independence by his devoted parents, Francis and Frances Smith. He graduated from Van Horn High School before enlisting in the…

Richard Wayne Steckelberg, age 92, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away peacefully at his home on March 21, 2026. Wayne was born on February 28, 1934 to Meinhardt Ludwig Von Carl Steckelberg and Elsie Krogh Steckelberg on the family farm in Manilla, Iowa. Wayne graduated from Manilla High School in May, 1952 and went on…

Phillip Lee Brown, 65, passed away on February 22, 2026, in Overland Park, Kansas. He was born on July 8, 1960, in Austin, Texas, to Dorothy Ann Brown and B.J. Brown. Phillip is preceded in death by his father, B.J. Brown. He is survived by his mother, Dorothy Ann Brown of Dallas, Texas; his life…

Barbara Ann Chaplin passed away Saturday, March 21st after a 6 year battle with cancer. She was at home and surrounded by her family. Barbara was born in Dayton Ohio on March 24th, 1943 to Edward and Margaret Helm. She lived in Dayton with her older brother, Edward, and sister Alma until their parents divorced.…

David Eugene Minshall, 70, of Lee’s Summit, Missouri passed away on March 18, 2026. He was born on June 11, 1955, in Jefferson City, Missouri. He was a proud U.S. Army veteran who served during the Vietnam war era. Dave was a dedicated, loving, compassionate, tenacious, and headstrong man who lived life very much on…

Edgar James Breda Sr., age 94, of Lee’s Summit, Missouri, passed away peacefully at his home on March 19, 2026. Edgar was born on July 21, 1931, to Joseph Breda and Marzelie Tauzin Breda in Natchitoches, Louisiana. Edgar graduated from St. Mary’s High School in May 1948, and attended Northwestern State in Natchitoches, Louisiana. He…

Sandra “Sandie” Anne Gaines 70, passed away peacefully Monday March 16th 2026 among husband, daughter, and son. A beloved wife and husband Robert “Bob”, daughter Melissa “Missy”, and son Robert II “Bobby”. Sandie was born April 7th to the Owen Family of 7 siblings. She attend Loretto High School Class of ’73. Sandie first met…

William Benjamin “Bill” Sherman March 24, 1948 – March 7, 2026 William “Bill” Benjamin Sherman, 78, of Independence, Missouri, passed away peacefully at home on March 7, 2026, at 8:49 a.m., surrounded by love, with his daughter by his side and his wife holding his hand. Bill had a deep love for music and spent…

Michael “Mike” Joseph Cosgrove, 77, of Lee’s Summit, Missouri, passed away March 6, 2026. He was born in Kansas City, Missouri on January 31, 1949, and is preceded in death by his parents John J. and Mary Catherine Cosgrove. Mike grew up in Kansas City and attended St. Francis Xavier Catholic grade school. He graduated from…

William (Bill) Edward Branch, 85, was called to his heavenly home on March 18, 2026. Bill was born on May 19, 1940, in Hams Prairie, Missouri, to Edward “Bud” Hall Branch and Marian Estelle (Dolman) Branch. On February 12, 1965, he married the love of his life, Dorothy “Dotty” Dean Oliver, who preceded him in…

James Phillip Bernhard was born on February 11, 1951, in Hollywood, California. It is with a heavy heart we announce James passed away on March 5, 2026, at St. Luke’s South in Overland Park. As a child he lived in National City, California with his mother and siblings until he met his wife, Marie King-Bernhard…

Sherry Marie Cramer, 67, of Raymore, Missouri, passed away Thursday, February 26, 2026. Sherry was born January 22, 1959, in Independence, Missouri, to William and Betty Marie Reed Biggs. Sherry graduated from William Chrisman High School. She spent most of her life in the Independence area and was proud to call it home. Sherry was…

Betty King, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away surrounded by the love of her family. She was born on July 17, 1944, to Russell and Dorothy Pence and went home to the lord peacefully on March 16, 2026. Betty was preceded in death by her parents, Russell and Dorothy Pence; her husband,…

Louise Marie (Deiter) Glotzbach, 98, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, nurse, educator, lifelong learner, and devoted Catholic of Prairie Village, Kansas, passed away on March 13, 2026. Born on July 31, 1927, to George Thomas Deiter and Golda Katherine (Davis) Deiter, Louise was the fourth of eight children in Vera, Kansas. She described her childhood…

Darrel Dwyane Delameter, 68, Independence, Missouri, passed away March 13, 2026.  A memorial gathering will be held 1:00 – 3:00 PM, Friday, March 20, 2026 at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society, 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd, Raytown, MO 64133. He was born December 3rd, 1957 in Independence Missouri to George and Dorothy Delameter. He was the…

Donald Lee Stewart, Sr., 89, of Independence, Missouri, passed away on February 26, 2026. Donald was born on January 4, 1937, to Jesse Leroy Stewart and Sylvia Marie Nichols. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend. He was preceded in death by his parents; his loving wife, Carol; his son, Donald Jr.; and…

Samuel Alvarado Elias, de 65 años, de Kansas City, Missouri, falleció en paz el 8 de marzo de 2026, rodeado del amor de su familia.   Samuel nació el 7 de Agosto de 1960 en Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua, México, donde creció junto a sus seis hermanos. Pasó sus primeros años rodeado de familia, creando fuertes lazos…

Robert Glenn Baker of Blue Springs, MO passed away on March 7, 2026 while in the care of Kansas City Hospice House. He was born on December 4, 1956, in Kansas City, Kansas to Jerry Kenneth and Oleta Underdown Baker. Bob retired from Sam’s Club after a 25 year career. He was a member of…

Karen Colleen Reams (Jennings), 69, of Moberly, Missouri, passed away peacefully on March 12, 2026, at Monroe Manor in Paris, Missouri. Karen was born on January 22, 1957, to Valeska Jennings Jr. and LaVern Jennings (Neal), who both preceded her in death. She graduated from Sturgeon R-V School. Karen was a devoted mother, grandmother, sister,…