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…

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…