Gary Scott Jones, age 56, of Overland Park, Kansas passed away Wednesday, September 25, 2024. He is survived by his mother Carol and stepfather Howard Fritz; children Aimee, Joshua, and Katelyn; grandchildren Rayden and Emma; sister-in-law Ellen Jones and nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his beloved brothers Todd and Seth. Scott…

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Thomas David Padilla, fondly known as Tommy Dave. On the morning of September 23, 2024, the clouds lifted and he was ushered into heaven, at Research Medical Center, surrounded by family. Tommy Dave the eldest of 6 children, was born on August 9, 1957…

Phillip Anthony Cagle (Phil) tragically passed away on July 17th, 2024. He was born on November 30th, 1964, in Oakland, California.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Marv and Tressa Hack and his daughter Kimberly Cagle. Phil is survived by his daughter Sophia Cagle and his two sisters, Laura Vail and Dana Hyman,…

Linda Lucille (Lockard) O’Dell, age 93, of Independence, Missouri, passed away on Thursday, August 29, 2024. She was born February 3, 1931, in Warrensburg, Missouri.  She graduated from College High School in 1948 where she met her husband of 69 years, Audley O’Dell. Together they founded O’Dell Tractor which would become a 50-year strong business in…

Charlene Correll, known to friends as “Char”, died on September 22, 2024. Char was born in Liberal, Kansas, on January 13, 1951, to Roy and Virginia Correll of Satanta, Kansas.  She was the second of five girls:  Candace, Charlene, Claudia, Catherine, and Christina.  She is survived by her siblings. Satanta, Kansas, was her home from birth to graduation…

Beverly A. (Strick) Wilson of Independence, Missouri passed peacefully in the home with her sister Kay Schmatjen and daughter-in-law Lynn by her side on September 5, 2024, of natural causes. She was born on April 3, 1939, to Albert and Ophelia (Leigh) Strick in Independence, Missouri. She attended William Chrisman High School where she met Carl…

Georgia C. (LaForte) Cerra, 75, of Raymore, Missouri, was promoted to glory on September 16, 2024. Born July 31, 1949, Georgia grew up in Independence, Missouri. The daughter of Willard Louis LaForte and Georgette Esther (Casella) LaForte, she was a 1967 graduate of William Chrisman High School. She leaves behind her brothers Willard Joseph LaForte,…

Carol Ann Marie Harkleroad (née Burkett), 71, of Stilwell, Kansas, passed away peacefully on September 17, 2024, surrounded by her loved ones. Born on September 26, 1952, in Minot, North Dakota, Carol was the 6th of 9 children. She grew up in a large and loving Catholic family, with her parents Josephine (Kuechenmeister) and Llewellyn…

Bobby Joe Farris, a devoted follower of Jesus, the Christ, beloved husband, cherished father, proud grandfather, and dedicated member of his community, peacefully passed away on September 20th, 2024. He was 79 years old. Born on June 30, 1945, in rural St. Catherine Missouri, Bobby was the son of Earl Vernon and Cleo Margarette McNurlin…

Charles “Chas” J. Gallegos, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, went to be with the Lord on September 12, 2024. Born on August 26, 1940, in Denver, Colorado, Chas was the son of Abe and Nellie Gallegos, who, along with his brother Conrad, preceded him in death. Chas is lovingly remembered by his wife…

Carol Jeanette Eggeman Kirbyson was born May 5, 1964 in Kansas City, Kansas to Roy Richard Eggeman and Winnie Jewel Mahurin. Carol passed away in her sleep on September 10, 2024. Carol was preceded in death by her father, Roy Richard Eggeman. She is survived by: mother, Winnie Jewel Nead; stepfather, Charles Edward Nead; sisters,…

Ralph M. Gundelfinger passed away peacefully on August 21st, 2024, at Sharon Lane Health and Rehabilitation after a short illness. Ralph was born on April 10th, 1925, to parents Thomas and Janet Gundelfinger of St. Louis, Missouri. Ralph was 17 years old when he enlisted in the Marines during World War II.  He was assigned…

Mary Evelyn Sullivan Chirpich (82), known to the Sullivan clan as Sis, passed away Friday, August 16 with her family at her side. After a battle with cancer, she left in her sleep, peacefully, as she hoped.  Mary Evelyn was born February 6, 1942, to Gertrude and Roger Sullivan of Shawnee, Kansas, as the fourth…

Frantz Dieuvat Baptiste, 58, of Independence, Missouri, passed away on September 6, 2024. A visitation will be held from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM on Saturday, September 21, 2024, at Nativity of St. Mary Catholic Church, 10021 E 36th Terrace S, Independence, Missouri 64052. The funeral Mass will follow at 11:00 AM at the church.…

 Bob was often called a Renaissance man, “a fully rounded person, knowledgeable in many areas, including the sciences, arts, and humanities.”  To that, his family would add that he was the one who got the call when the car wouldn’t start, the disposal was jammed, or help was needed to get an oversized mattress down…

Robert Keith Conway, 69, of Lee’s Summit, MO, peacefully entered eternal rest on September 6th, 2024, surrounded by his loving wife and children. Keith was born in Independence, MO as the second of four children to Charles “Ken” and Betty Conway. He spent most of his childhood in Grandview, MO and graduated from Grandview High…

Elizabeth Josephine Landoll, affectionately known as “Jo,” passed away at her family lake house on August 30, 2024, at the age of 79. Jo was born on November 28, 1944, in Monett, Missouri and graduated from Monett High School. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She brought joy and happiness to…

Our mother, Florence May (Bartch) Keck, a lifelong resident of Lancaster County, PA and Concordia Lutheran Church, passed away at her daughter’s home in Kansas on August 26th 2024. Mom was born on January 12, 1926. She was preceded in passing by her husband Leonhard Keck. She spent her childhood in Columbia PA with her…

Jesse D. Hernandez, 75, of Lee’s Summit, MO passed away September 8, 2024 at home while preparing for a Sunday meal with family. Visitation and rosary will be held at 5:00-7:00 pm on Monday, September 16, 2024, at Heartland Cremation and Burial Society in Raytown, MO. Funeral mass will be held at 10:00 am, Tuesday,…

Alatina “Al” Tanumai was born on September 9, 1961, in Apia, Samoa. He is the second youngest of 14 children from his belated parents, Tunifa’i and Kitara Inifi. Al spent his younger years working while traveling between Australia and New Zealand, before meeting his lovely wife, Merina, working as a taxi driver back in Samoa.…