Lee Roy Van Lew August 16, 1933 – September 21, 2021 Lee Roy was born in rural Pawnee County, Nebraska and moved to Central Iowa where he grew up and married Donna Mae Grimes on October 16th, 1955 in Woodward, Iowa.  Lee Roy and Donna had four children; Darrell (Rhonda), Denise (Bill) Runge, Doreen (Daryl)…

Veda Magaline Cole was born January 27, 1938 and passed away September 21, 2021.  She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Mary Cole; three brothers and one sister.  She is survived by one brother, Charlie (Anne) Cole and her nephew, Andy Cole. A graveside service will be held at 11 AM on…

Thomas Joseph Tralle, 95, passed away peacefully on August 27, 2021. He was a proud veteran of the U.S. Navy, having served during WWII.  He and his beloved wife, Mary, who predeceased him, enjoyed the company of their many friends and family throughout their 59 years of marriage. After retiring from the State of Missouri…

Leon Earl Brady, 33, passed away September 14, 2021 in Moberly, Missouri. He will be laid to rest with his family in Clifton Hill, Missouri at Clifton Hill Cemetery. Date and time of the graveside service are to be announced. Leon lived for his children and family, he loved to go fishing, and he enjoyed…

Michael David Huls, surrounded by friends and loved ones, went home to be with the Lord on September 14, 2021. Michael battled courageously these past many years with Parkinson’s disease and a number of other health liabilities rarely complaining and serving as an inspiration to us who knew him. Life began for Michael October 22nd,…

Richard A. “Rick” Mora, 61, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away on September 17, 2021 at Research Medical Center surrounded by his family. Rick was born on July 09, 1960 in Kansas City, MO to Henry and Mercedes Mora. After graduating with the Class of 1978 from St. John’s Seminary, Rick spent the rest of his life in Kansas…

Susan Elizabeth Boblitt, 75 of Spring Hill Kansas , formerly of Springfield, Illinois died Friday, September 17, 2021 after a brief but hard fought battle with Covid-19.  Susan was born April 30, 1946 in Springfield, Illinois to Carl and Ruth Skinner. Survivors include; sons and daughter in laws, Jeff & Lindsay Coffey; Chris & Jill…

Celia Ann Talbert, 77, passed away on September 15th, in Kansas City, MO. She has been survived by her husband, Terry Talbert, married for 59 1/2 years. Visitation will be held at Heartland Cremation on 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd, Raytown, MO from 6 pm to 8 pm on September 20th, 2021. Survived by 4 children; Dianna,…

On Thursday, September 16, 2021, Leonard “Lenny” Fishman, loving husband, father, and grandfather, passed away at the age of 77. Lenny was born on April 7, 1944, in New York. He married Gloria Fishman on July 16, 1979, and they celebrated forty-two years of marriage. Together, Lenny and Gloria raised two daughters, Kathryn and Kelsey,…

Floyd A. Long, 73, Kansas City, Missouri passed away September 9, 2021. A visitation will be held from 5:00 – 8:00 PM on Friday, September 17, 2021 at Heartland Cremation and Burial Society, 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd., Raytown, Missouri 64133. Floyd was born in Gainesville, Missouri on March 30, 1948 to Charles and Lorene (Chisam)…

Caroline Smith, age 76 of Clinton, MO passed away September 13th, 2021.  She was a Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandma, Daughter, Aunt, Sister and a Friend.  She left this world just as feisty as she lived it.   She is survived by her son Ronald “Butch” Smith Jr. and her daughter Ronda and son in law…

Digna I. Lieto, 61 of Kansas City, Missouri started her journey to Paradise on September 5, 2021.  A visitation will be held from 1-3 pm, on Thursday, September 16, 2021 at Heartland Cremation, 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd., Raytown, Missouri 64133. A memorial service will begin at 3 pm at the funeral home.   A celebration of…

Diana Kim Gorham Daniels, 63 of Eldridge, Missouri passed away peacefully on September 11, 2021 in Osage Beach, Missouri. Kim was born on January 12, 1958, and raised in Kansas City, Missouri. She relocated to Lake of the Ozarks area in the late 80’s. Kim was a free spirited and fun-loving woman. She loved her…

John Allen Rodgers, 70, of Independence, Mo passed away Tuesday, September 7, 2021 at his home. John was born on June 30, 1951 to Allen and Barbara Rodgers in Kansas City, Ks. He graduated from from Northeast High School in 1969.  He then attended a trade school for Electronics. After trade school, he worked for…

Ruth Naomi Dooley Krizek Kyger passed away peacefully in her oldest daughter’s home in Raytown, MO, on Sept. 1, 2021 under the care of St. Croix Hospice after becoming debilitated from dementia. Ruth was born Aug 14, 1930, in Gashland, Clay County, Missouri to Harbin L. Dooley and Josephine A. Agee Dooley. She married A.…

Michael Langan Padberg, 78, of Lake Ozark, Missouri, passed away September 8, 2021. Mike was born March 22, 1943 in St. Louis, Missouri. Services to honor Mike will be held at a later date in a private celebration of life. He was preceded in death by his mother and father, Marian and Hubert, and a…

Timothy Lloyd Wright (60) of Kansas City, MO formerly of Ottumwa, IA died at 10:20 am, September 9, 2021 at St. Luke’s East, Lees Summit, MO. He was born January 11, 1961 in Wapello County, IA to Lloyd B. and Wanida Jean (Ackerman) Wright. A 1979 graduate of Ottumwa High School, Tim attended Indian Hills…

La’Vina F. Danner, age 54, of Liberty, Missouri passed away on September 3, 2021 in Kansas City, Missouri. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm on Monday, September 13, 2021 at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society in Raytown, Missouri. Visitation will be held at 1:00 pm on September 13, 2021 at Heartland Cremation &…

Laurel Jewel Alexander, 71, of Independence, Missouri passed away September 7th, 2021 at her home. Mrs. Laurel Alexander was born January 27th, 1950 in Independence, Missouri. Laurel had a passion for health, her church and her family. She will be missed by many. With her loving heart and hands she gave care to all. Laurel…