Dan Gardner, 63 Independence, Mo., was called home on July 13, 2015. Dan was an accomplished guitar player and loved to garden. Dan is survived by his wife Nancy, daughters Amy and Jessica, a son James, 3 grandchildren, his mother Kitty, sister Kathie, brother Fred, many nieces, nephews and pets Chi-Chi and Diego. Dan was…

Jack R. Keller, 98, Independence, Mo took the hand of Jesus and peacefully went to sleep in the comfort of his home.  A memorial service will be held 3:00 PM, Saturday July 25, 2015 at The Independence Seventh-Day Adventist Church, 13305 Kemper Avenue, Independence, Mo 64050. Jack was born in Munich, Germany. At the age…

On July 10, 2015 Shirley Latare, 85, died peacefully, surrounded by her dear sister Luann and daughters Jennie, Peggy, Brendy, and Suzy.She is also survived by her beloved grandchildren Andrew, Ryan, Kelley, Elsa, and Luther, and son-in-law Paul. A proud member of the Robinson family of Raytown, Shirley married Wayne Latare in 1952. Before they…

James ‘Jim’ Hayward, 72, Independence, Missouri passed away July 7, 2015 at John Knox Village Hospice House. A visitation will be held from 3:30-4:30, Sunday July 19, 2015 at St. Mark’s Catholic Church, 3736 S. Lee’s Summit Road, Independence, Missouri 64055, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial. Jim was born June 1, 1943 in…

T.J. Gosselin, 33, of Columbia, beloved son of Carol and the late Tommy Stephens, was called home, Thursday, July 2, 2015 at University Hospital.  A Celebration of Life will be held Sunday, July 19, 2015 at Cosmo Park Burford Shelter beginning at 12:00. Please bring a covered dish to share. T.J. Is survived by his…

Philip E. Morgan, 74, Raytown, Mo passed away peacefully July 3, 2015. A memorial gathering will be held from 6-7:30 PM, on Monday, July 13, 2015 at Heartland, 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd., Raytown, Mo 64133. Phil was born on July 8, 1940 to Clay and Goldie Morgan. He was the owner and operator of Morgan…

Betty Lou French, of Greenwood, Missouri, departed this earth on July 1, 2015, at age 86.  The memorial service will be held at 2 p.m., July 11th 2015, at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses 13120 Locust St. Kansas City, Missouri. Betty was a Jehovah’s Witness, and looked forward to his Kingdom on Earth, and the resurrection,…

Nancy Fantroy, 69, Kansas City, MO passed away June 28, 2015.  A visitation will be held from 1-2 PM on Friday July 3, 2015 at Heartland 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd., Raytown, MO 64133, followed by a graveside service at Brooking Cemetery.

Michelle Lea Woods, 42, Blue Springs, MO went to be with The Lord June 29, 2015.  Visitation will be held 9:30-10:30 AM, Friday, July 3, 2015 at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society, 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd, Raytown, Missouri.  Celebration of life will follow at 10:30 AM. Michelle was born, March 8, 1973 in Kansas City,…

Marilyn Kay Mayes, 56, of Kansas City, Missouri died peacefully, listening to the birds singing outdoors in an open-air chapel, with her family at her side at St. Luke’s Hospice House on June 26, 2015 after a battle with lung cancer. Marilyn was born February 12, 1959 to James D. and Betty J. (Tracy) Mayes.…

Victoria Jean Hernandez, born November 26th, 1948 in Kansas City Kansas, passed away June 27th, 2015 at her home surrounded by her loved ones. She leaves behind her only Son, and Daughter in law Mr. & Mrs. Curtis Dockett Jr, four grandchildren, eight brothers, five sisters, many nieces, nephews and close friends. Visitation will be held…

Phyllis Ann Granberg, 78, of Kansas City, Missouri passed away June 23, 2015 at St. Luke’s East Hospital in Lee’s Summit, Missouri. Left behind to cherish her memory are her sons, Carlen and Craig; her daughter-in-laws, Dana and Sabrina; her grandchildren, Courtney, Kaylee, and Zachary; and her great-grandchildren, Adrianna, Jace, and Josiah; and her beloved…

Richard “RC” Coram of Kansas City, Missouri passed away Tuesday morning June 23, 2015 at the age of 67. RC was born November 18, 1947 in Kirksville, MO to Guy and Betty Coram. RC graduated from Linn County R-1 in 1965. RC was drafted into the United States Army in 1966. He served from 1966-1972…

Dos Sim, 87, Kansas City, MO, passed away on Friday, June 19, 2015. Visitation and Funeral services will be held at 9:00am on Wednesday, June 24, 2015 at Heartland Funeral Home in Raytown, Missouri. Mrs. Dos Sim was born on October 2, 1927 in Battambang, Cambodia.   Dos Sim was a loving wife, mother of…

Daisy Lenore Tweeddale, 95, Lee’s Summit, Missouri passed away June 21, 2015.  A memorial service will be held 10:00 AM, Friday, August 21st, 2015 at Woods Chapel United Methodist Church, Lee’s Summit, Missouri. Daisy was born January 2, 1920 to John Guy Minton and Edna Geraldine Minton of Albany, Oregon.  She was a graduate of…

Ray Roldan, 52, Grandview, Mo passed away June 20, 2015. A memorial service will be held 10 AM, Sat. June 27, 2015 at Apostolic Church of Jesus Christ, 8310 Holmes, Kansas City, MO.

Loretta Henrietta (Zinn) O’Shinsky was born on November 13, 1924 to Irving and Hilda (Stern) Zinn in New York City.  She passed away on June 17, 2015 at Lenoir.  Private Services will be held. Loretta was the oldest of three, brother Isadore (deceased) and sister Lilliyan, married and has two children and two grandchildren.  Loretta…