Sandra “Kay” Castro, 83, of Lee’s Summit, MO passed away June 20, 2023. Kay was born on September 14, 1939 in Kansas City, MO. In 1957, she married Phillip Castro, her husband of 62 years until his passing in 2019. She spent most of her life as a homemaker was an excellent cook, and devoted…

Katherine “Kitty” Louise Tower, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend, died in Kansas City on June 22, 2023, at the age of 82. Kitty was born to Ernest and Louise (Pickrell) Davis on October 11, 1940, in Kansas City, Missouri. Growing up, Kitty was active in Teen Town and girl scouts. She made lifelong…

On July 2, 1990, Christian George Weisz could not wait to come into the world. He was born in the backseat of his Grandma Sandy’s car while driving from Carrollton to Warrensburg. He was so anxious to enter the world that we had to pull over at I-70 and Hwy 23 exit and pull into…

Teresa Kay Dvorak, 77, of Spring Hill, KS passed away on April 13th, 2023. Survivors include husband John Dvorak; children Una Nowling (Fiona) and Phoebe Rich (Wesley); sister Marla Krueger (Bob); numerous nieces, nephews and cousins in her extended family; lifelong best friend Darlene Shadel (Bob); and her beloved dogs Betsy and Lucy. Teresa will…

In Loving Memory of Rosemarie Hunsaker, 89, of Independence Missouri, our cherished mother, went to the arms of her Lord and Savior on June 19, 2023. Funeral services for Rosemarie will take place at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society, Raytown, MO on Tuesday, June 27, 2023. Viewing and visitation at 10am and Funeral at 11am…

John W. Swatek III of Lee’s Summit, Missouri passed away on June 17, 2023. He was born on February 9th, 1945, in Davenport, IA, to Jack and Margaret (Bruce) Swatek. He was a proud graduate of Mexico High School in Mexico, Missouri where he played football and would continue playing football at the University of…

Darrell Ray Burkett, 66, of Columbia, MO passed away June 15, 2023 in Jefferson City, MO. He was a veteran of the US Army, 82nd Airborne. He had a vibrant, fun personality, he loved music, he loved to cook, and he loved the outdoors. He is preceded in death by his parents; Kenneth E. Burkett,…

Ralph Garcia of Kansas City, Kansas passed away June 17, 2023. Ralph is currently in the care of Heartland Cremation and Burial Society. Services for Ralph will be Friday June 23rd, 2023, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 11311 Johnson Drive Shawnee, Kansas 66203. Visitation will be held from 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM. Funeral Mass…

Floyd Herbert Felten passed away June 16, 2023, at Centerpoint Hospital surrounded by Family. He was born October 1, 1934, in Clear Creek, Missouri to Anthony and Regina Felten. He married Ruby Jean Mayes in 1955 and together had three girls. On July 3, 1976, he was baptized as one of Jehovah’s Witnesses at a…

Marilou F. Callison, age 86, retired Cessna employee, passed away Thursday, June 8, 2023. No visitation. Memorial services will be held at a later date. Marilou was preceded in death by her parents Mary Louise McIntyre and Louis Marks; her husband, Gary Tim Callison; and her great-grandson, Patrick Mosier.Survivors include sister, Cathy Jane Davis; son,…

Richard “Dale” Burriss, aged 85, of Columbia Missouri was taken home on the wings of angels on June 2nd 2023. He passed due to health conditions he had battled for many years. Take peace in knowing that his final moments were in loving company. The celebration of Life will be held at First Baptist Church…

Paul Darren Davis born 01/17/1960 and his Homecoming was 06/12/2023.  Paul was the 6th child of 8 children born to William Lee & Mayme Elizabeth Davis. His parents instilled many great qualities in him- Christianity, Love of family, the value of Hard work, Giving and Kindness. All things that his Family and friends loved about Paul. …

James Victor Jewsome, age 70, born June 5, 1953 transitioned into eternity on June 5, 2023 at the Kansas City VA Hospital. James is preceded in death by his father, James Jewsome and his mother, Peggy Dorothile Carter. James or Victor as many called him, was married to Sheryl Bernice Wright on June 24, 1973.…

Amy Crook (Fitzwater), 42, of Raytown, Mo, passed June 3rd, 2023 surrounded by her family. Services for Amy will be Thursday June 15, 2023, at Heartland Cremation and Burial Society 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd. Raytown, MO 64133. Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM. Her Funeral will follow at 6:00 PM. Amy…

Iva Jeannette Young, 94, of Independence, MO. Passed away June 6, 2023, at her daughter’s home in Blue Springs, Mo. A celebration of life will be held at 12pm-3pm, Saturday, June 17th, 2023, at Point of Hope Church in Blue Springs, MO. A meal will be served after the memorial service. Mrs. Young was born…

Eddy Kuo, age 66, passed away on Saturday June 10, 2023. Eddy was born in Taipei, Taiwan. He was one of five children. He had an undergraduate degree in Russian Language at The Chinese Culture University in Taipei. He was a Transportation Officer holding the rank as Second Lieutenant in the Republic of China Army.…

Susan G. Martin (Susie), 83, of Portland, Oregon, passed away June 5, 2023 in Olathe, Kansas, surrounded by her children and son-in-law. Susie was a native Oregonian, born to Milton and Mary Lou Luton. She enjoyed bowling, sewing, volunteering at her children’s elementary school and was a Cub Scout den mother. Susie was proceeded in…

John Brian Wright of Overland Park, Kansas, passed away on June 3, 2023. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am on Friday, June 23, 2023, at St. Ann Catholic Church in Prairie Village, Kansas. Visitation will be held at 10:00 am prior to the funeral service.  John (Johnny) was born in Detroit, Michigan to…

Dr. Marilou Joyner unexpectedly passed away at the age of 74 on June, 3, 2023, surrounded by her loved ones. She was the complete package, beautiful, talented, compassionate and inspiring. She had an incredible 40-plus-year career as an educator and businessperson, and was a true leader in her community, region, and the state of Missouri.…

Kristopher Jonathan Kolander, 43, of Blue Springs, Missouri passed away May 28, 2023. Although he left this world without warning, he was at his favorite place surrounded by his favorite people. There is no question that Kris is now in heaven with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Kristopher was born on June 11, 1979…