It is with shattered hearts that we announce that Cory Haze Peterson, age 48, passed on Saturday, July 8th, 2023, after a fatal motorcycle accident in Columbia, Missouri. Those who knew Cory know how much love was taken from us that day. Cory was born to his parents Stan and Sonja on April 17th, 1975,…

Eric Gustin, 61, of Holden, MO, passed away July 10, 2023 at home from health complications. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Eric was born on December 22, 1961 in Riverside, CA. He co-owned Holden Car Care for many years. Eric then became an EMT and worked for the City…

Xochitl Garcia Kelley, 92, of Kansas City, MO passed away July 14, 2023. Memorial services will be held from 3-8pm, Friday, August 4, 2023 at Fleming Meeting Hall, Blue Springs, MO. Xochitl was born November 7, 1930 in Mexico City. Xochitl, from the Aztec culture meaning “flower” studied art and painting 1948-1990. She graduated from…

MARY JANE THOMPSON, 86, OF NEW BLOOMFIELD, MO PASSED AWAY PEACEFULLY, FRIDAY JULY 14, 2023 AT HER HOME WITH HER FAMILY BY HER SIDE. SHE WAS BORN IN DIXIE, MO ON AUGUST 23, 1936 TO THE LATE ADRIAN “AJ” AND BRAXIE (BOYD) CAVE. SHE IS SURVIVED BY HER HUSBAND, NORMAN L. THOMPSON, OF 68 YEARS.…

Nathan Edward Porter, a proud Veteran of the United States Navy, passed away on Thursday, July 6, 2023, after a long and well-lived life. He was born on June 3, 1951, in Kansas City, Missouri to Atrinity and Doris Mae Porter. Services for Nate will be held on Thursday July 20, 2023, at Heartland Cremation…

On July 9, 2023, Gary E. Brown Sr. (76) passed away peacefully with his loved ones next to him. He was born on November 5, 1946, in Springfield, Missouri. He is lived on by many family members, Gary Brown Jr. (Son), Michael and his wife Jessica Brown (Son and Daughter-in-Law), Patricia and her husband Marc…

Justin Scott Siwek was a devoted father, brother, and friend. He always gave 100% to whatever challenge was in front of him and he was a very hard worker. He enjoyed fishing and outdoor activities. His goal was to be there for his son no matter what. Justin had been missing for two years and…

Virginia (Girlie) Santiago – Palao, 78, of Overland Park, KS, passed away on Tuesday, July 11, 2023 at The University of Kansas Health System. Born on June 18, 1945, in Valenzuela City, Philippines. She lived in Elgin, IL and was a resident of Overland Park, KS since 2008. She was a devoted mother, grandmother, and…

Philipp Pflughaupt, 67, of Independence, MO passed away July 10, 2023. His memorial service will be held at 2PM, Friday, July 14, 2023 at Heartland Cremation and Burial Society, Raytown, MO. Phil was born June 17, 1956 in Valparaiso, Indiana to Betty and Wolfgang Pflughaupt. Phil owned his own construction safety consulting business for 25…

Life’s Reflection Reverend Robert Browning Jr. was born on April 9, 1951, in Kansas City, Mo. to the union of Robert Browning Sr. and Marian Manson Browning. Both parents proceed him in death, along with his two uncles Chester Browning and Gabe Brown. He grew up in Kansas City, Mo. as an only child, where…

Eleanor Bernadine DiRe will be remembered for her kind and gentle spirit and her love of laughter. She was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Henry L. DiRe. Eleanor is survived by her four children: Henri Etta DiRe (Steve Gregory, spouse), Elizabeth Mullins (Ed Mullins, spouse) Ericka DiRe and Sam DiRe (Yvette…

Orl Lee Brown, 93, of Olathe, Kansas passed away July 10, 2023, at Olathe Hospice House from Dementia. A Graveside service for Orl will be held Friday July 14th, 2023, at 12:00 PM at Oakland Union Cemetery in Miltonvale, Kansas. Mr. Brown was born February 16, 1930, in Miltonvale, Kansas. He was preceded in death…

Ronald “Ronnie” Clifford Kendall, II, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away July 5, 2023. He was born June 29, 1982 to Ronald Clifford Kendall, Sr., and Becky Kendall in Kansas City, Missouri. He grew up in the Marlborough District of Kansas City. Ronnie loved Jordan sneakers, and would get a pair whenever he could. He…

Evelyn “Evie” Lippert, 91, of Lee’s Summit, Missouri, born in Lisbon Falls, Maine on December 16th, 1931, passed away on Tuesday, May 30th, 2023. Visitation will be held 10-11am, followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 11am, Thursday, July 27, 2023, at Our Lady of Presentation Catholic Church, 130 NW Murray Road, Lee’s Summit, Missouri…

Edward (Ed) J. Dauck, age 99, passed away on Friday, May 19th, 2023, at North Kansas City Hospital as a result of complications following an emergency surgery. Ed was born in Jennings, Missouri on August, 4th, 1923. In 1925, he and his parents moved to Avondale, Missouri where he graduated from North Kansas City High…

Kyle Scott Clary passed away on June 29, 2023. He was 36 years old. The son of Kimberly Clary, Jeffery Clary, and the oldest of five children. Kyle was born July 31, 1986, in Kansas City, Missouri. He attended Raytown South High School and later obtained his GED in 2012. Kyle loved fishing, country music,…

Gregory Major Watts was born January 19, 1986, in Excelsior Springs, MO. He was the son of George and Geri Watts. He attended Ray-Pec schools, graduating in 2004. He was awarded a BS Degree in Political Science & Business from the University of Central MO. He loved life. He was fun, kind, generous, caring and…

Kenneth Wayne Johnson of Sarcoxie, Missouri passed away July 1st, 2023 in Springfield, Missouri. Kenneth was born December 30, 1946 in Kansas City, Missouri. He grew up in Raytown, Missouri and graduated from Raytown High School. He went to Central Missouri State University and graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in History. After college he joined…

Robert Randolph Newcomer was born in Centerville Iowa April 6th 1954 and died June 30th 2023 at Boone Hospital in Columbia MO. He was the son of Robert Short Newcomer and the late Geraldine Daniels (Morrow). He is survived by his father Robert S. Newcomer, brother Richard Newcomer and his children, daughters Christina Small and…

Larry Hasenbank, 79, of Olathe, KS passed away June 23, 2023 at Cameron Veterans Home. Graveside services will be held at 2:30pm, Thursday, July 13, 2023 at Leavenworth National Cemetery, Leavenworth, KS.  Larry was born July 19, 1944 in Wamego, KS. In Larry’s early years, he attended Wyandotte High School, married Sherry Dake, drafted into the US…