Fritz Kemp passed away peacefully in the early morning of December 6, 2023. Fritz was born March 12, 1940, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to Frank and Janet Kemp. He graduated from Nicolet High School in 1958 and DePauw University in 1962, where he was a member of the Delta Tau Delta fraternity. Early in his career…

Wilma Pauline Brown (88) of Lee’s Summit, Missouri passed away peacefully into the loving arms of her Heavenly Father on November 30, 2023. She was born May 18, 1935, in Octavia, Oklahoma to Walter and Arlie (Weatherbee) Snitker. Her family moved to Kansas City, Missouri where she attended Manual Vocational High School. She was married…

Ellen J. Barnes, age 84, passed away peacefully at home on December 3, 2023. She is predeceased by her husband Glen aka Sonny Barnes.  She is survived by her four children Jane, Cathy, Steve (wife) Denise, Eric (wife) Raquel Barnes, her sister Sharon Bachman and brother Lester Gray (wife) Rhonda, her grandchildren Brandi Magee, Sabrenia…

Jeffrey Michael Mair died accidently on November 12, at the age of 35 years and 40 days. He is survived by Laura Mair (wife, 33), LiaNavi Mair (daughter, 3), three amazing stepchildren, and his parents. Jeff was born October 3,1988, to parents Michael Mair and Charlotte (Kit) Mair. He lived in Shawnee, Kansas and graduated…

Jackie “Jack” Leo Tracy, of Independence, Missouri, passed away at Centerpoint Medical Center on Sunday, December 3, 2023 at the age of 85. He was born July 17, 1938, in Missouri City, Missouri to Clarence and Mildred (Holloway) Tracy. After attending Richmond High School, Jack married Beth Richardson, of Knoxville, Missouri.  They were married for…

In Loving Memory of Margaret “Peggy” Jane Morris. It is with heavy hearts and a profound sense of loss that we announce the passing of Margaret Morris, a beloved grandmother, mother, and friend, who departed for heaven on December 4th, 2023. Margaret left this world surrounded by the enduring love of her granddaughter and grandson.…

George Graham, 85, of Kansas City, Missouri was called home to be with our Lord on Saturday, December 2, 2023. He was born June 11, 1938, in Kansas City, Missouri, to Doris Vivian and Milton Ellison Graham. He had an older sister, Caroljean Lindley Schleicher, and a younger brother, Paul Ellison Graham. George graduated from…

Hedy Elaine Hall, 61, a resident of Kansas City and Warsaw, Missouri, died Wednesday, November 15, 2023 at Aspire Health and Rehab of Platte City, Missouri. It was Hedy’s wish for cremation. A visitation will be 1pm, Friday, December 8, 2023 followed by a Celebration of Life at 2pm, at Heartland Cremation and Burial Society,…

Paul White, 78, of Holt Summit passed away October 5, 2023 at St Mary’s Hospital, Jefferson City, MO. He was born in Philadelphia, PA. Sandra White, 79, of Holt Summit passed away November 23, 2023 at Villa Marie, Jefferson City, MO. She was born in Paulding, OH. They were married September 5, 1992. They spent…

Joyce Ann Finley, 76, of Rocheport Missouri, passed away on November 28th, 2023 at University Hospital in Columbia, MO surrounded by several of her loved ones. Joyce was born on November 15th, 1947 in Columbia, MO to Betty and Jesse Barnes. Joyce loved everyone she met, she worked most of her life as a server,…

Joseph Bryan “J.B.” Sadler, age 76, passed away at his home in Kansas City, Missouri on November 27, 2023, after a battle with ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease). He was born in St. Louis, Missouri, the only child of Bob and Dorothea Sadler. He graduated from North Kansas City High School in 1965, then obtained his…

Dr. Orlin (Bub) Callicoat, D.O. of Mexico, MO. passed away on November 20, 2023 after a brief illness.  He was 88 years old.    Orlin grew up in Huntington, WV.  He graduated from Huntington East High School and Marshall University with a degree in Chemistry.  He worked as a golf caddy and paper boy until he…

James Edwin Cramer, 77, of Columbia, Missouri died at home on Saturday, November 18, 2023 from Parkinson’s Disease with dementia resulting from exposure to Agent Orange while serving in Vietnam. Jim was born to Romona Ann (Donaly) Cramer and H. Edwin Cramer in Broken Bow, Nebraska on May 8, 1946. He attended Kansas State University…

Stephen M. Biddle, age 67, of Columbia, MO, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 28, 2023 at his home surrounded by loved ones, in Columbia. He was born on November 27, 1956, the son of Mary (Lowe) and Gordon Biddle. He married Marjorie (Locke) on January 16, 1993 in Columbia. Steve served in the United…

Judith Ellen Huckins, 83, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away Friday, November 17, 2023. Judith was born August 11, 1940 in Shelby, Iowa. She worked for several daycare’s and retired from La Petit daycare. She is preceded in death by: husband, George Huckins; and son, Scott Huckins. Survivors include: children, Christina Carter and Troy Huckins;…

Barbara Jean Earley entered her heavenly home on November 23, 2023 at the age of 84. Barbara Jean Wilson was born on March 25, 1939 to Harvey and Helen (Corson) Wilson in California. After graduating from high school she worked at an ice cream shoppe and met a co-worker who invited her to church where…

Allan Richard Sundell, 93, of Olathe, KS passed away November 25, 2023, from natural causes, peacefully, in his sleep. He requested his remains be donated to KU Medical College for Science research. Allan (aka “A.R.” “Calhoun” and “Atom”) was born in Avoca, Iowa on October 26, 1930. An Iowa farm boy, the son of Roy…

Richard Alexander Roderick was born on June 24, 1954. He is survived by his mother, Ethel; his sisters, Sheila and Charmaine; his son and daughters, Kevin, Wendy, Carrie, and Cynthia; their mother, Carolyn; his fiancé, Jennifer; and many grandchildren, extended family, and dear friends. Richard, who everyone called ‘Rick’, was raised in Milwaukee, Wisconsin until…

Patricia A. Glavin, 87, of Kansas City, MO, passed away on November 19, 2023 at NKC Hospital. Funeral services will be held at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society in Raytown, MO on Friday, December 1. The visitation begins at 10:00am followed by the funeral at 11:00am. Patricia was born on July 30, 1936 in Kansas…

Larry Dean Gilliland, 77, of Raytown, MO passed away November 23, 2023 at home. Memorial services will be held at 7:00pm on Tuesday, December 5, 2023 at The Gathering Baptist Church, 4505 Noland Rd. Independence, MO 64055. Visitation will be held prior to the service at 6:00pm. Larry was a lifetime resident of Raytown area.…