Michael “Mike” Laverne Foster, age 70, a resident of the Missouri Veteran’s Home in Warrensburg, Missouri, passed away Thursday, October 7, 2021. Mike was born March 28, 1951 in Trenton, Missouri, the son of Benny (Sr.) and LaVon (Bennett) O’Dell. Mike was a 1969 graduate of Northeast High School, Kansas City, Mo. Mike served in…

Todd Jay Christopherson, 79, of Kansas City, MO passed away on Friday, October 1st , 2021, at home. He will have a service of remembrance on Saturday, October 16th , 2021, at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society in Raytown, MO from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM. He was a kind, caring, and compassionate man. He…

Renee Michelle Stewart, 53, died on September 22, 2021. Renee was born December 10, 1967 in Portsmouth, VA and most recently lived in Lawrence, KS, but Prairie Village, KS was always home. There she raised her children, pursued her artistic interests, and later helped care for her mother. Renee had a passion for all things…

Linda Armbuster Lanning passed away on September 3, 2021. She was born on May 25, 1954 in Kansas City Missouri, to Leo Armbruster and Dorothy McDonald Armbruster. Linda was a long time resident of Kansas City and Raytown Missouri and worked at Royal Insurance for 25 years. She loved her pets, enjoyed spending time with…

Mary Margaret Mylar Arends (November 8, 1944 – September 28, 2021). Mary was born on November 8, 1944, to Olive Barrows Mylar and James Hoyt Mylar of Independence, Mo. This beautiful, shy girl grew up quickly after her father’s death and helped to raise Wilma, her little sister, while their mother taught elementary school and…

Christine Johnson passed away September 28,2021 at the age of 93. Christine was born September 22, 1928 to Dave and Grace Livingston. She grew up in Rebecca, Georgia attending Salem Baptist Church along with her mom and nine brothers and sisters where her father Dave would preach and the children would play musical instruments that…

Justin “Jutty” Glen Millar, 45, of Kansas City MO passed away unexpectedly Monday September 6th 2021 at his home. He was born May 7th 1975 in Beeville TX. He is preceded in death by his mother Myrna J. McElwain, father Kenneth B. Millar, brother Ronald D. Sterns and Nephew Shawn G. Kent. As an avid…

Brandon James Strasburger passed away at home on September 15, 2021. Memorial gathering will be held from 6:00pm – 8:00pm on Tuesday, October 5, 2021 at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society, 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd, Raytown, MO 64133. He is survived by: father, Steven Strasburger and stepmother, Natalie Strasburger; mother, Nancy Raymor; children, Logan Strasburger…

Dylan Michael Burton, 30, of Raymore, Mo passed away September, 22, 2021 at home. Funeral services will be held at 5 pm, Friday, Oct. 1st, 2021 at New City Church, Raytown. Visitation at 4pm. Dylan,  was born in Overland Park, KS on September 7, 1991. After graduating from Raymore-Peculiar High School in 2010, his love…

Linda Sue Paull 69, of Holts Summit, Mo passed away peacefully on September 22, 2021 at Heisinger Bluffs in Jefferson City, Mo. She was born on August 5, 1952 to Ray and Muriel Farris Rains who preceded her in death.  Linda married the love of her life Gregory Paull on June 4, 1976. They shared…

Rose Anne Mathews, 55, of Kansas City, Missouri passed away Sunday, September 26, 2021 in her home while she slept, from COVID related complications. Funeral services will be held at 3:00pm on Friday, October 1, 2021 at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society, 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd, Raytown, MO 64133. Visitation will be held for close…

Sharon L. Johnson, 59, of Liberty, Missouri passed away at her home September 21, 2021. Ms. Johnson was born October 22,1961 in Kansas City, MO, to parents Walter and Donna Johnson. Sharon graduated from North Platte High School in Dearborn, MO. Sharon worked at Spelman Hospital in Smithville, MO for 16 years. Some of Sharon’s…

Wayne Robert “Pete” Mertell, age 90, of Independence, Missouri left the constraints of this world September 12, 2021.  Born October 16, 1930 on the kitchen table of his family home, it was a perfect preceptor to the simple life he would lead.  He attended school through the Kansas City School System and attended William Chrismon…

Beverly was born December 20th, 1945, in Kansas City, Missouri to David and Wilma McCleveland. She attended Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools and graduated from Sumner High School in 1964. Beverly was very active in her class reunions over the past 50 years. After graduating Beverly attended Donnelly College and Kansa City, Kansas Community College where she earned an A.A. degree.…

Julie Locascio, 58, died September 24, 2021 at home from cancer. Visitation services will be held at St. Mark’s Church in Independence, MO on Saturday, October 9th, 2021 at 10:00. Funeral services will begin at 11:00am. Masks are required. Julie was such an impressive woman. She was kind, funny, smart and generous with her time.…

James Ray Merrill of Overland Park, Kansas, born October 30, 1946, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on September 22, 2021 at age 74. Jim is survived by his son Matthew, daughter Elizabeth, wife Ellen, grandchildren Alexa, Ashlyn, Maxwell, Henry and Fletcher and stepdaughter Regan. He was preceded in death by his father Glenn, mother…

Alicia Irene Zozula, 69, returned home to her Lord on Friday, September 24, 2021. She held her head and spirit high throughout a valiant, on-again, off-again relationship with various health issues, including colon cancer. As her favorite gesture, the peace sign, would imply, the word “fight” never quite described her experience. It was more like…

July 5, 1931 – September 17, 2021 Shirley A Stephens, 90, of Raytown, MO passed at KC Hospice House on September 17, 2021 with her daughter, Melinda and granddaughter, Nicole by her side. Shirley was born in Kansas City, KS to Marvin and Pauline (Perkins) Mayhugh on July 5, 1931. She was one of three…