Leonard Bruce Etherton, 81, of Independence, Missouri, peacefully passed away on June 27th, 2022, after a tough battle with Dementia. Born in Breckenridge, Missouri to Richard Lloyd and Minnie Viola Etherton. Bruce (he preferred to be called Bruce) was fiercely passionate about vehicles from a young age. This passion continued as Bruce grew into his…

Kay Lorraine Hensley, 70, of Kansas City, Mo, passed away June 23, 2022. Kay was born April 23, 1952 to James Edward (J.E.) and Virginia Lamme Boxley in Trenton, MO. They would later move to the Kansas City area. Kay graduated from Ruskin High School in 1970. She went on to attend Southwest Baptist University,…

Kathryn Wasson-Robinson, 63, of Raytown, MO passed away June 17, 2022 at home. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Kathryn was a loving mother, wife, and grandmother. She spent most of her years caring for others around her as a homemaker. She will be greatly missed by all who knew…

James (Jim) Martin Kemp, of Lees Summit, MO, passed away peacefully on the 29th of June, 2022 – his 83rd birthday. Services will be at Our Lady of the Presentation, Roman Catholic Church, located at Murray Road, Lees Summit, MO on July 8th, 2022. Visitation will start at 10:00AM, followed by a Mass of Christian…

Jason Dean Garoutte, 42, of Kansas City, MO passed away June 24, 2022.  Celebration of life will be held from 2-5pm, Sunday, July 10, 2022 at Quaff Bar and Grill, 1010 Broadway Blvd., KC MO.  Jason was born September 8, 1979 in Kansas City, MO. Jason was employed with Spring Venture Group as a Senior IT Analyst…

Stefani Mish was born on March 4, 1964 at Bergstrom AFB to Marilyn and Terrance Mish. She passed on June 7, 2022, after a long battle with Cancer. Stefani spent her growing up years in a Military family so spent time in England, Texas, and Minnesota before settling here in Overland Park, KS with her…

Edward H. Hattem, 92, of Kansas City, Missouri passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 23rd, 2022. Services for Edward will be Friday July 1st, 2022, at Heartland Cremation and Burial Society, 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd. Raytown, MO 64133. Edward’s Memorial Service will start at 2:00 PM. His visitation will be held just an hour prior,…

Jean A. Powell, 87, of Kansas City, MO passed away June 23, 2022 at Blue Hills Rest Home. Celebration of life will be held on September 4, 2022. Survivors include all of the wonderful people that have cared for her over the years and all of those that shared a laugh or a memory. Memorial…

Susan Dabelstein,  74,  Kansas City, Missouri, passed away June 24, 2022 in Independence, Missouri from stage 4 gallbladder cancer.  She was born in Virginia, then moved to Mountain View, Missouri as a child. She married in Nebraska and moved to Kansas in the mid 70s where she raised 3 children. She was preceded in death…

Lisa Crail, age 37, loving wife to husband Jason Crail, passed away June 22nd, 2022 unexpectedly. Lisa was born in 1985 in Kansas City to parents Thomas and Helen Gilchrist of Grain Valley, MO. Lisa attended Grain Valley High and graduated in 2003. She then met Jason Crail in 2008 and married in 2009. Lisa was a Pharmacy…

Scott R. Vorbeck passed away at age 77 on June 4, 2022, at home, surrounded by family. The oldest of three sons, Scott was born to William (Bill) and Betty Vorbeck on August 12, 1944, and raised in Raytown, Missouri. After graduating from Raytown High School in 1962, Scott earned his Bachelor of Arts degree…

Verna J. Goin, 79, of Independence, Missouri passed away June 7th, 2022, in the comfort of her home. Mrs. Goin was born in December of 1942 in Summersville; MO. Verna proudly obtained her cosmetology degree in 1964. Then she married Thomas Goin, February 03, 1962. Verna was not only a devoted wife to Thomas, for…

Connie Lou Isham passed away peacefully on June 4, 2022. At her side was her loving husband, Don Isham, of almost 65 years. Also at her side were her three children, Linda, Rick, and Lori. Connie is now at peace after valiantly battling lung and heart issues over the past several years. She will be missed greatly. Connie…

Robert L. McKnight February 23, 1947 – June 16 , 2022 Overland Park, KS – Robert L. McKnight, “Rob,” never a baseball fan, slid into home base after a poor start to the season, with his family patiently waiting for the game to end on his terms. A proud son of Wichita, Rob was born…

Diana Flecker Bond, 61, Kansas City, Missouri passed away June 10, 2022 at her home. A visitation will be held 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM on Wednesday, June 29, 2022 followed by a funeral service at 11:00 AM at Heartland, 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd, Raytown, Missouri 64133. Graveside services will be held at Lobb Cemetery…

Daniel C. Phillips, Sr. of Lee’s Summit, MO., passed away, June 7, 2022. A celebration of life will be, Saturday, June 25, 2022, at Eagle Creek Church, 125 SE Stuart Rd., Lee’s Summit, MO. Visitation from 2:00 pm until 3:00 pm, with services immediately following. Dan was preceded in death by his wife of 42…

Patrick Welch, 42 of Raytown, MO passed away June 10th at Research Medical Center. Memorial services will be held at 2-4pm, Monday, June 20, 2022 at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society, Raytown, MO. Mr. Welch was born September 10th, 1979 in Independence, MO to Steven and Debra Welch. Patrick made a successful career in the…

Judith Shields (80) of Lee’s Summit MO Passed away June 14th 2022 on her 80th birthday. Judith was born in Kansas City MO and moved to Lee’s Summit in the late 70’s. She is proceeded in death by her husband Thomas Shields and one daughter Ruie Munson. Sisters Sharron Eggers, Beverly Weiss, Marjorie Goodman, Phyllis…

Sobota “BoBo” Duong, 41, of Kansas City, Missouri passed away June 11, 2022 at home from cancer. Visitation will be held at 10:00am, Saturday, June 18, 2022 at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society, 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd. Raytown, MO 64133. Funeral services will be held at 11:00am, Saturday, June 18, 2022 at Heartland Cremation &…