Natalie Bernice Ross

July 15, 2013
Heartland Cremation - Natalie Bernice Ross

NATALIE ROSS Natalie Bernice Ross, 24, passed away peacefully on July 14, 2013, in the arms of her parents and surrounded by her large loving family and close friends after a sudden illness. Natalie was born seven weeks prematurely on January 7, 1989 in Kansas City, to Randy & Lori Ross. Before she was a…

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Floyd Proberts

July 10, 2013

Floyd Proberts, 95, Offerle, KS, passed away July 7, 2013 at Edwards County Health Center in Kinsley, KS.  Mr. Proberts was born November 30, 1917 in Kinsley, KS. The 13th of 14 children, Floyd grew up and began his work in Kinsley doing so many interesting and diverse jobs.  He met and married Laurine Margaret…

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David Chalmers

July 10, 2013
Heartland Cremation - David Chalmers

David Chalmers was a fighter; he fought cancer not once but twice before the world was robbed of his presence on July 6th, 2013. David N. Chalmers was born in Washington, D.C. on March 13th, 1949 to Alfred and Lily Ann (Lewis) Chalmers.  As a young man he attended college and joined the U.S. Navy for…

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Michael Merrick Smith

July 9, 2013
Heartland Cremation - Michael Merrick Smith

Michael Merrick Smith died Thursday, July 4, 2013 at home after a long battle with cancer.  He was born 22 years ago on July 30, 1990 in Kansas City, Mo.  He graduated from Blue Springs High School in 2009.  He is preceded in death by his mom, Catrina Henderson; his dad, David Lesmeister; his grandpa,…

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Robert J. Boessen, Jr.

July 9, 2013
Heartland Cremation - Robert James Ryan

Robert was born in Jefferson City, MO on July 24, 1963 and passed away at his home in St. Joseph, MO on July 7, 2013.  He is survived by his mother, Mary Cox, Raytown, MO; father, Robert, Sr. and step-mother, Donna Boessen, Holt’s Summit, MO; sister, Vicki Turnbow (Kris), Raymore, MO; brother, Michael Boessen (Brenda),…

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Beverly J. Sapp

July 9, 2013

Beverly June (Engeman) Sapp, 85 of Columbia passed away Saturday, June 15, 2013 at Parkside Manor.  A Memorial Service will be held at 4:00 p.m., Sunday, July 14, 2013 at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society, 616 Jackson St., Columbia, MO 65203 with Fr. Joby officiating.  Beverly is survived by three children: J. David Sapp of…

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Michael E. Weiner

July 9, 2013
Heartland Cremation - Michael E. Weiner

Michael E. Weiner Medicine Man Swift Striking Copperhead Dec. 25, 1941-July 8, 2013 Michael E. Weiner, 71, KCMO passed away July 8, 2013 at St. Joseph Medical Center surrounded by his family. Memorial services will be held at 2:30 pm, Saturday, July 13, 2013 at the Church of the Resurrection-Wesley Chapel in Leawood, KS. He was…

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George Burnard Turner

July 6, 2013
Heartland Cremation - Howard R. Cox

George Burnard Turner, 83, Atchison, Kansas passed away July 3, 2013 at the VA Medical Center in Kansas City, MO.  George was born July 28, 1929 in Kansas City, MO to George and Chloie Turner.  A memorial gathering will be held from 10:00 am to noon on Saturday, July 13, 2013 at RLDS Community of…

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Caryl Ann Applegate

July 5, 2013

Caryl Applegate, 71, Independence, MO, passed away July 4, 2013 at her home.  A graveside service is planned for 11 AM, Tuesday, July 9, 2013, at Oak Ridge Memorial Gardens in Independence, MO.  Caryl was born Sept. 4, 1941 in Nevada, MO to Cecil and Jane Schwenck, both precede her in death.  Caryl worked for…

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Oren D. Wright

July 5, 2013

Oren Dudley Wright, February 9, 1933 – July 3, 2013 Dudley Wright passed away on July 3, 2013. He joins his parents, Elbert and Velta Wright, his brother Raymond Wright and his sisters Hazel Thomas, Ethel Reid and Joyce Starr. Dudley was born in Ziegler, Illinois and moved to Kansas City, Missouri as a young…

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Carol Lynn Gilbreth

July 1, 2013
Heartland Cremation - Carol Lynn Gilbreth

Carol Lynn Gilbreth, age 67, of Kansas City, passed away, Sunday, June 30, at home.  She is survived by her very special life partner, Jim Standen, 3 daughters, Brenda Collinge (David Bruce), Lori Thornburg (Danny Thornburg) and Robin Moehlman (Kelly Magers), 9 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren.  Special thanks to Crossroads Hospice for all their care and…

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Steve Gallo

June 29, 2013
Heartland Cremation - Steve Gallo

Steve Gallo, 89, died peacefully in his home, Friday June 28, 2013.  Visitation will begin at 1:00 pm followed by a funeral mass at 2:00 pm on Tuesday July 2, 2013 at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church with Fr. Joby officiating.  Cremation will follow the service.  Steve was born and raised in St. Louis, survived the Battle of the Bulge in…

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Glenda Alfieri

June 28, 2013

GLENDA RUTH ALFIERI Glenda Alfieri, 75, Raytown, MO, passed away June 21, 2013. Glenda is survived by her son David. No services

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Donald E. Johnson

June 28, 2013

DONALD E JOHNSON Donald E. Johnson, 60, passed away June 12, 2013. A military graveside service will be held 12:30 PM, Friday, June 28th at Leavenworth National Cemetery, Leavenworth, KS.

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Anthony “Tony” Driller

June 27, 2013
Heartland Cremation - Anthony "Tony" Driller

Anthony “Tony” Driller, 70, Kansas City, Missouri passed away June 24, 2013. Anthony is survived by his wife, Judy; daughter, Julia Brockus; grandson, Vincent Brockus; sister, Ann Weiss; brother, Tim Driller; two half-brothers, Jim Musick and Bob Driller. A memorial service will be held at 1:00 PM, Friday, June 28, 2013 at Heartland Cremation, 6113…

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James Michael Noffke

June 27, 2013
Heartland Cremation - Donald Albert Monnig

James Michael Noffke, 65, of Independence, MO went home to be with his Heavenly Father on June 25, 2013. Mike was a lifelong area resident. He proudly served in the U.S. Navy during Vietnam. He was a dental laboratory Technician for 30 years. He is survived by his parents James and Maxine Noffke of Independence,…

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Carol Jean Peterson

June 25, 2013

Carol Peterson, 68, Buckner, MO passed away June 21, 2013. She was born March 11, 1945 in St. Joseph, MO.  She was preceded in death by her husband, a brother, a sister, and her mother.  She leaves behind 3 sons, 2 daughters, her father, stepmother, numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren, and a large, loving, extended…

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Viola Mae Jones

June 24, 2013
Heartland Cremation - Viola Mae Jones

Viola Mae (Sargent ) Jones, 84, passed away June 22, 2013. Daughter of Eva Rosetta Cornish, father, Robert Langly Pentland, great granddaughter of J.J. Cornish. Born November 26, 1928 in Puyallup Washington. She is survived by brother, Ray Pentland; sister, Lois Arndt (husband Herry Arndt); children, Linda Nephew, Carolyn Masovero, Jim Jenkins, Lola Henderickson, Nancy…

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Glenda Ruth Alfieri

June 22, 2013

GLENDA RUTH ALFIERI Glenda Alfieri, 75, Raytown, MO, passed away June 21, 2013. Glenda is survived by her son David. No services

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Jeffrey Wayne Singleton

June 21, 2013
Heartland Cremation - Jeffrey Wayne Singleton

Jeffrey Wayne Singleton went to Heaven on June 17, 2013 after a five-year uphill battle with cancer.  Living up to his nickname, “Scrappy,” he was determined to win this fight, but the Lord had other plans.Jeff was born February 1, 1958 to Joanne (Pouche) Shank and Harold Singleton, Jr. of Independence. He attended Van Horn…

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