Audrianna “Audrey ‘Lou’ Who” Louise Putt, 12, of Columbia, MO departed this world on March 17, 2024 at University of Missouri Hospital. Audrey was born on January 23, 2012 in Jefferson City, MO. She grew up in mostly small town central Missouri until planting roots in Columbia, MO in March of 2020, where she was…

Donald Eugene Isham passed away peacefully on March 30, 2024. At his side were his three children, Linda, Rick, and Lori. After suffering from Parkinson’s disease, he is now whole again as he is with his wife Connie, who passed 2 years earlier. Don will be greatly missed. Don was born August 9, 1936, in…

Sally Sue Ward “Mustang Sally” (65) of Lee’s Summit, Missouri passed away on Tuesday, February 27th at St. Lukes East Hospital. Sally is survived by her sister, Martha Ward, her niece and nephew, Elizabeth Alexander and Chris Mason, and her partner, Brian Born. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Martha Jane…

Carmen Nelly Suarez, age 77, born to Juan and Juana Suarez on August 5, 1946 in Maunabo, Puerto Rico, passed away on April 3, 2024, in the comfort of her home in Raytown, MO. Carmen was a cherished member of her family and an inspiration to her community wherever she lived. At a very young…

Cynthia Jean Althouse, 67 of Pleasant Hill, MO passed away on April 6, 2024, at Menorah Medical Center from respiratory issues. Services for Cynthia will take place Thursday Aprill 11, 2024 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…

Jim Davidson passed away from CHF (Congestive Heart Failure) at his home in Olathe, KS on March 31, 2024 (Easter Sunday). A Visitation and Memorial service will be held at Countryside Church which is located at 14150 W. 175th Street, Overland Park, KS 66221, on April 13, 2024, at 3:00 PM. Jim is survived by…

Rebecca Sue Lowry, 73, of Wellington, MO passed away peacefully at her home on March 30, 2024. Rebecca (Becki) was born to Jon and Marcia Thornburg on August 7, 1950 in Richmond, Indiana. The family later moved to Hastings, Nebraska where she graduated high school in 1968. After high school she went on to nurse’s…

Jess Stanton Pettigrew, known to his family and friends as Stan, passed away suddenly on Thursday, March 28, 2024. He leaves behind his wife, Ruby; son, Jess Pettigrew; daughters, Terra Pettigrew and Alison Hopkins; sisters, Vicky Charriere and Sharon Agur. Jess was blessed with 13 grandchildren, 1 great-granddaughter and 4 nieces and 1 nephew. Stan…

Zelia Marler VanHoose, 83, of Kansas City, Missouri passed away at home on April 2, 2024. She was born on June 2, 1940 to Olin and Ethel Spencer in Cross Timbers, Missouri. Zelia and her family relocated to Kansas City in the mid-1950s where she would eventually meet and wed Quincy Marler on November 13,…

Mark Kirby, age 69, went home to be with the Lord on March 29, 2024. He was born on October 29, 1954, in Cherokee, Iowa, and was the fifth child of Rose Marie and James Phillips.  When Mark was one year old, the family moved to Orange, California, where James passed away from cancer.  When…

Richard Lee Riley Sr., 69, of Carrollton, Missouri, passed away Saturday, March 30, 2024. Richard was born December 16, 1954 in Stanberry, Missouri. He worked at ConAgra Brands for 15 years. Richard also worked at Rivals for 10 years. He enjoyed going on walks, scratcher tickets and visiting friends at Casey’s. He was preceded in…

Edward Patrick Kelley, 94, of Shawnee, Kansas passed away at his home on March 31, 2024 Funeral Services for Edward will take place on Saturday April 6, 2024, at Heartland Cremation and Burial Society. 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd. Raytown, MO 64133. Visitation will be held from 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM. Edward’s Funeral Service will…

Larry W. Downey, 88, passed away Monday, March 25th, 2024 at the Village Care Center in Lee’s Summit, MO.  Larry was born to Kenneth Downey and Isabelle (Van Matre) Downey on June 26, 1935 in Butler, MO.  He was the only child of Ken and Isabelle, and grew up in Adrian, MO, where he graduated…

Diane Dorton, 64, of Raytown, MO passed away March 25, 2024 at Trustwell Assisted Living. Diane was born in Kansas City, MO on September 3, 1959. She leaves behind her husband Paul of 44 years as well as daughters Brandi Dorton and husband Bart Tittle and Meagan Dorton-Allison (preceded in death by husband Greg Allison).…

Steven Ralph Holscher was born August 29, 1943 to Ralph and Margaret (Ulmer) Holscher. He was a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, Boy Scouts of America and attended Rockhurst and Raytown High Schools where he played football. Steve was also a member of the Marine Corps. He asked his parents to sign…

Jayne Brown Pfeiffer (nee Ireland), died on March 23, 2024, in Jefferson City, MO, at the age of 77. She was born on December 11, 1946, in St. Louis, MO. Jayne was preceded in death by her parents, Agnes Nadine Ireland and Charles Ferris Ireland, as well as her husband, Frederick Pfeiffer. She is survived…

Christopher “Bugsy” Keith Price, 41 of Kansas City, MO passed away March 21, 2024. He was born February 19, 1983 in Kansas City, MO to Diann M Price and Keith V Price. Christopher was preceded in death by: grandfather, Maurice Price; grandfather, Jack Larsen; father, Keith V Price. He is survived by: grandmother, Ursula Price;…

Jetta Ann Roberdes (McKelvey), 73, of Overland Park, Kansas, passed away on March 19, 2024. She was born on July 31, 1950, in Marlow, OK. Jetta was a Registered Nurse and a lifelong caregiver who adored her profession. She had a passion for nursing and took great joy in caring for others. Jetta was a…

Karen Gail Evans-Finley, 73, of Jefferson City, Missouri, passed away on March 17, 2024 in Columbia, Mo after a brief illness. She was born on June 20, 1950, in New Orleans, Louisiana. She graduated from Helias Catholic High School in 1968 and Wallace Doty  School of  Beauty in 1969. Karen owned multiple businesses throughout her lifetime including…

Mary Madalene Swetnam July 18, 1932 – March 22, 2024 Mary Madalene Swetnam, born July 18, 1932, peacefully passed away on March 22, 2024. Madalene was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She attended Stephens College and the University of Missouri where she was a member of the Gamma Phi Beta sorority. Madalene enriched…