George Phillip Rice, of Independence, Missouri passed away December 25, 2021. A memorial gathering will be held from 10:00am – 12:00pm, Friday, January 7, 2022 at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society, 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd, Raytown, MO 64133. George was born, December 24, 1932 in Plattsburg, Missouri. Memorial contributions are suggested to: The Veterans of…

Mary Elizabeth Medlock (nee Nolte), 67, of Holliday Missouri, passed away on January 2, 2022. Mary was born on October 20, 1954, to Robert C. Nolte and Patricia K. Nolte in St. Louis, Missouri. After graduating from Cor Jesu Academy in 1973, she went on to work at the family-owned electrical contracting business until 2001…

Gary R. Herndon, age 81, of Lee’s Summit, Missouri, passed away on December 23, 2021. He was born in Kansas City, Missouri, on January 8, 1940, but grew up, married his lovely wife, Janice (O’Neal), in 1961 and raised their two children in Raytown, Missouri. Gary and Janice moved to Lake Winnebago and enjoyed the…

Samantha Siwek, 49, of Overland Park, KS passed away December 29. 2021. Samantha was a wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, and great-aunt all at the young age of 49. Her heart was bigger than life, and was always there for you in your hour of need. She was extremely giving of herself and time. She loved…

Michael Anthony Valencia, 51, of Olathe, KS, passed away on December 21, 2021.  A memorial service will be held at 1:00PM on Sunday, January 9, 2022 at 1650 N. Sunset St in Olathe, KS. Michael was born on April 10, 1970 in Sierra Madre, CA.  Michael loved “Doctor Who,” gaming with his sons, rock and…

Dennis McCurdy, a.k.a. Santa, was born on August 7, 1939, and passed away on December 23, 2021. Following graduating from the University of Georgia Veterinary School, he went into small animal practice in Augusta, GA.  From 1967 – 69, he was attached to the R.B. Bliss Army Hospital Staff at Ft. Huachuca, AZ.  He returned to small animal practice in…

On Monday December 27th, 2021 Brian Neal Hendrickson Jr. (Bubba) passed away from covid pneumonia complications at the age of 33. Brian was an avid hunter and outdoors man, with a love for a new challenge. He was a big teddy bear unless you happen to make him mad then he was just an asshole…

Dr. Jan B Roosa, 94, of KCMO died peacefully in the company of family on Tues Dec 21, 2021. He was born to professors Walter Laidlaw Roosa and Giannina Bertorotta Roosa on April 19, 1927, in Urbana, Illinois. His childhood tales included freely roaming Urbana’s streets at age 5 and riding along on housecalls with…

Cheryl-Ann Santaniello, 66 of Overland Park, KS passed away unexpectedly at her home on Sunday December 26, 2021. Cheryl was born in White Plains, New York on November 23, 1955. The daughter of the late Vito Frank and Ellen Margaret (Ryan) Citino. She was the youngest of eight children. Cheryl married Gary F. Santaniello in…

Jonathan W. Brake, 71 of Lake Tapawingo, MO passed away December 18th, 2021. Mr. Brake was born March 12th, 1950 in Kansas City, MO. Jonathan was a proud Navy Veteran, who also worked as a sheet metal worker for a local union and then retired from The Ford Motor Company in 2019. Survivors include his…

Ida Jane Bennett Kreeger, 78, passed away at her home in Warrensburg, Missouri on December 24th, 2021. Ida was born in Weir, KS to George and Effie (Kinder) Bennett on August 29th, 1943. Ida was the baby of the family, which likely played a part in shaping her sassy and strong-willed personality. Ida married the…

Rodney Lynn Baxter, 48, of Burleson, TX passed away Saturday December 25, 2021 in Lee’s Summit MO.  He was born June 6, 1973 at Herington KS, the son of Shareen and Kenneth Baxter. Rodney was a driven, dedicated, licensed professional engineer. He worked for some of the most recognized companies in the industry. Rodney started his…

Willa Katherine (Adkins) Anderson, 75, Buckner, Missouri passed away December 25, 2021 at her home, after a short battle with cancer. A visitation will be held 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM, Thursday, December 30, 2021 at First Christian Church of Buckner. Funeral services will follow at 11:00. Burial in Buckner Hill Cemetery, Buckner, Missouri. She…

Diana Lea Poe Norton, 52 yrs old, of Raytown MO, passed away on 12/22/2021 at Lee’s Summit Medical Center, surrounded by Family. Diana, known to family as Di Di, was born on June 16, 1969, to William J. And Connie I Poe, in Kansas City MO. She graduated at Lee’s Summit High School in 1988.…

Henry Noel Morphew, 24, passed away December 17, 2021 He was born August 1, 1997 Survived by loving parents and younger brother in the home and extended family. Henry was full of life and expressed his love for animals from a young age, raising turtles and spending time with his dogs Kodak and Ruby. Henry’s…

JULIE ANN LARSON 8/17/1959 – 12/19/2021 Born in Des Moines IA to Helen Cox Larson and Virgil Larson, Julie was a sweet child with an adventurous streak. Julie graduated from Hoover High School in Des Moines and later received software certifications that made her an invaluable employee. Julie loved deeply and asked for little. Her…

Anna G. Stickley, 83, of Kansas City MO passed away on December 12, 2021.  No services are scheduled at this time. Anna was born in 1938 in Sanger, CA and lived in Huntsville, MO.  A highly religious lady who cared about anyone, Anna was a member of the Seventh Day Adventists Church and graduated from…

Barbara J. Garza said her final farewell on the morning of Monday the 20th of December 2021. She left this world as gracefully as she lived in it, peacefully passing at her daughter Malinda Garza’s home. God definitely broke the mold when Barbara was born to the late Vander and Mabel Lambert on October 1st,…

Damon R. Pettis, 32, of Sedalia, Missouri, passed away Sunday December 19th, 2021. Born in Sedalia, Missouri, Damon attended school at Smith Cotton and worked at Tyson and Sedalia Stripping after graduation. He spent his free time attending services at Community of Christ, tinkering with cars and electronics, playing games with his friends, listening to…

Michael Franklin Scott, 69, born August 15th 1952 in Kansas City, Missouri, passed away December 19th, 2021 at his home in Raytown, Missouri. His family will respect his request of a private memorial of immediate family and forgo a formal service. Michael was a very generous and giving person. He loved to travel, and take…