On Wednesday April 30, 2025, Erin Elizabeth Starke a loving mother, sister, aunt, cousin, daughter, and all around best friend, gained her angel wings at 39 years old. Erin was born on September 26, 1985 to Charles “Newman” Starke Sr. and Karen Ann Starke in Columbia Missouri. Erin graduated from Southern Boone High School in…
Read MoreGlenn Edward Albin passed away peaceably, surrounded by family, on March 1 2025. Glenn was born in Kansas City Mo on January 4, 1949, in Kansas City Mo. He attended St. Ann’s Grade School and St. Mary’s High School, both in Independence. He also attended Metropolitan Junior College. Glenn proudly served his country in the…
Read MoreShirley Malinda Jefferson was born June 28, 1949, to Eddie and Fannie Parker/Musgrove in Vian, Oklahoma. She was the youngest of ten children. Shirley graduated from Northeastern State College and UMKC with a BA in Psychology. She worked over 20 years with Southwestern Bell Telephone Company, where she then worked for the Kansas City Zoo…
Read MoreDorothy (Dixie) was born in Kansas City, Missouri on August 20th, 1930, to Virgil and Gladys Dryer. She had four siblings Lorraine, Jerry, Jim and Roby. After graduating from Raytown High School, Dorothy attended two years of junior college. Throughout high school, Dorothy worked at Muir’s Drug Store in Raytown. Following that, she worked for…
Read MorePatrica Ann Van Bibber, 69, of Raytown, Missouri passed away April 5, 2025 at Truman Medical Center, Kansas City, MO from a heart attack. Celebration of life will be held on Saturday, May 10, 2025 from 2:00pm-4:00pm at, Peace Lutheran Church 8240 Blue Ridge Blvd. KCMO 64138. Patricia, or Trish, as family and friends called…
Read MoreMichael “Mike” J. Lassen Sr., 73 of Independence, Missouri passed on to eternal life at 9:14pm on Easter Sunday April 20th, 2025. Mike was born February 25th, 1952, to Kathaline and Robert Lassen of Elyria, Ohio. He grew up in Elyria, Ohio and attended the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in Elyria…
Read MoreAudrah Grace Ollar, known to her family and friends as Daisy, of Overland Park, KS, passed away on on April, 21, 2025 at Kansas City Hospice House. Daisy was born March 11, 2005 in Kansas City, KS. Sh was adopted at the age of 3. Daisy attended school in the Shawnee Mission school district and…
Read MoreLydia Mae Robeson, 89, of Holt, Missouri, died April 23rd, 2025. She was born December 26th, 1935, to Laura Catherine and William Albert Richey. Lydia was a lover of poetry, music, and nature, often choosing to spend her time outdoors. She loved helping others as well as giving to charities and causes across the nation.…
Read MoreScott Farrell Stewart, 38, of Independence, MO passed away April 20, 2025. Services will be held on Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society, Raytown, MO from 10am-12pm and burial following at Oak Ridge Cemetery, Independence, MO. Mr. Stewart was born January 14, 1987 in Orange County, CA. When he was younger,…
Read MoreJohn Matthew Schopf age 49 of Blue Springs, Missouri passed away on April 20, 2025 at his home from liver failure. Memorial services will be held from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. on Thursday April 24th 2025 at Heartland Cremation and Burial Society in Raytown Missouri. Mr Schopf was born on October 22nd 1975 in Honolulu,…
Read MoreMartin Isaac Cobbinah (Kwaku Brenyah), born December 6, 1941 in Amponya, Bekwai in his native Ashanti region of Ghana – West Africa, departed this life April 19, 2025. He was son of the late Kwabena Asamoah Cobbinah Mensah and Amma Ofosua. He was baptized at the Saint Thomas Roman Catholic Church in Obuasi, Ghana. After…
Read MoreCarol Sue Fraser McClanahan, died April 19, 2025. She was born September 11, 1938 to Arthur E. and Clemence C. Fraser. She was a 1956 graduate of Bishop Ward High School. She married William Clark McClanahan in 1959. They moved to the Ozarks in 1976. Carol was a paralegal for over 40 years, and an…
Read MoreKenneth L Griffin went to be with his beloved Bobbie, his wife of 20 years, on April 1st, 2025. He was surrounded by the love of his family. Kenny is greatly missed by the many lives he touched. Although he never had any children of his own, Bobbie’s children, Scott, Tammy, and Terry, always called…
Read MoreInez Givens departed this life on Saturday, April 12, 2025. Inez was born July 10, 1933, in Kansas City, Missouri. She survived by her husband, Johnnie; daughters, Camille and Rhonda; son-in-law, Rick; granddaughter, Arielle; and cherished nieces, nephews, friends and other loved ones who will forever hold her memory close. Inez graduated from Lincoln High…
Read MoreJoni Rene (Suddarth) Beaty, a loving mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on March 31, 2025, just one day after celebrating her 64th birthday. Born on March 30, 1961, Joni lived a life filled with love, laughter, and unwavering devotion to her family. Preceded in death by her parents, George Suddarth and Sue…
Read MoreMildred Louise Mayginnes, age 97, passed away peacefully at The Bluffs nursing home in Columbia, MO on April 13, 2025 surrounded by family. She spent her final weeks there with many visits by family and friends and enjoying the fellowship created by many games of dominoes. She is survived by her children, Raymon (Dorothy) Mayginnes…
Read MoreIt is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Ronald Earl Crank. Ronald Earl Crank, 84, of Independence, Mo., passed away peacefully at Carmel Hills, Nursing Facility, in Independence, Mo., on April 12, 2025. He was born in Marshall, Mo., on February 1, 1941 to Robert Earl and Rose Marie Crank. Ronald is…
Read MoreLola Mae Enss, our beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother, passed away on April 8, 2025, at the age of 88. Born on July 2, 1936, in Topeka, Kansas, to Adolph Peach and Viola Keen Peach, Lola was one of eight children. She married Walter James Enss on August 28, 1953 and celebrated 64 years…
Read MoreMichael Lee Jennings of Kansas City, 73, was born January 25th, 1952, in Springfield, Missouri, to William Harvey Jennings and Doris Jean (Pack) Jennings. His loving wife, Robin, was at his side when he peacefully went to be with Jesus on March 1st, 2025. Michael loved his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, who was his…
Read MoreTermiz V. Hays, born February 12th 1980, was surrounded by family and friends on April 10th 2025 at the St. Joseph Medical Center where he passed after a long battle with illness. Termiz was well loved by many and loved many in return. Quick to lend a hand in any situation from a place to…
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