Philip “Phil” Von Thomas, 85, Holt, Missouri passed away December 15, 2020 at home.  A graveside service will be held 11:00 AM, Friday, December 18, 2020 at Fairview Cemetery, Kearney, Missouri.  Memorial contributions may be made to: Hope Homes of the Ozarks at https://hopehomesoftheozarks.generush.org/ or by check to Freedom City Church, 1477 N Broadway, Springfield MO…

Dennis Mallorey Hardy, 75, passed away on December 14th, 2020 peacefully at his daughter’s home in Independence, Missouri. He was married to the love of his life, Lori Hardy, of 43 years. He was proceeded in death last year, which left him broken-hearted. Dennis was born October 18, 1945 in St. Paul, Minnesota. He was…

Rudolf M. Rasperger, Jr (AKA Rudy/Corky) Rudolf M. Rasperger, Jr. (Rudy/Corky), 69, Blue Springs, Missouri passed away December 14, 2020 due to complications from COVID-19. A private funeral service will be held for immediate family, up to 10 people, at 2:00 PM on Friday, December 18, 2020. Walk-through visitation with CDC COVID-19 recommendations will be…

Theresa Renee Lund, 62, of Lees Summit, MO passed away on Dec 5 2020 at her home. She is survived by her son Orville Lund, two sisters and her stepfather. Theresa was preceded in death by her mother, father and brother. She will be greatly missed. A celebration of life will be held at a…

Ruth Brunkhorst Moss was ageless and classic. All of her days were filled with grace, beauty, happiness and joy. She breathed her last on December 9, 2020, at Bishop Spencer Place in Kansas City, her home since 2014. Ruth was born August 30, 1921, in Sedalia, Mo., the third of five daughters of Manie and…

Benita Campbell, 64, Kansas City, Missouri passed away December 8, 2020 at North Kansas City Hospital with her daughter at her side and her sons nearby. A visitation will be held from 10:00 AM to Noon on Friday, December 18, 2020 at Heartland, 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd., Raytown, Mo 64133. She will be laid to…

Margot “Charlene” Davison, 66, of Independence, MO passed away December 9, 2020 at St. Luke’s East Hospital. Memorial services will be held privately by family and friends. Ms. “Charlene” Davison was born December 27, 1953 in Jackson County, MO. She was preceded in death by her parents Crystal Hoster and Chuck Burton, brother Danny Ray…

Wanda F. Milis, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on December 5th, 2020 at the age of 69 years. She is preceded in death by her grandson Justin Hobbs. Lovingly remembered by her spouse of 40 years Dimitrios Milis, several siblings, her children George W. Hobbs II and, Christina Milis ,…

Carl Larabee, 58, left us unexpectedly on December 1, 2020 to be with our Lord and Saviour. No services or burial at this time. There will be a celebration of life for Carl and his older sister Lynda mid-summer 2021 for family and close friends. Date has not been set. Carl was born December 5th,…

Elsie Louise Moad, 71, of Holts Summit, passed away Wednesday, December 9, 2020 at her home.  A graveside service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Friday, December 11, 2020 at New Liberty Cemetery in Ashland, MO.  Elsie is survived by her daughter Christine (Jerad) Orey as well as her grandchildren, Lila & Caleb Conner and…

Reta May Scrivner 81 of Independence, MO passed away November 28, 2020. A celebration of life will be announced at a later date. We have lost our mom, Grandma Reta, G.G., Aunt Reta, and our friend. She loved her kids, grand-kids, and great grand-kids more than life itself. She was preceded in death by her…

Richard (Rich) William Holck passed away on December 6, 2020 at the age of 73 in his hometown of Denver Colorado.  He is preceded in death by his parents Charles and Ruby Holck, brother John Michael Holck, daughter-in-law Carrie Rhea Mills, and granddaughter Mani Ericksen.  Rich was born May 31, 1947 to Charles and Ruby…

Raúl Rodríguez April 5, 1932 – November 30, 2020 Raúl Rodríguez, 88, of Kansas City, MO, fell asleep in the hope of the soon coming of his Lord and Savior on November 30, 2020, at AdventHealth Shawnee Mission. The family plans a cremation burial followed by a private ceremony in the coming weeks. Raúl was born…

Barbara Jean Clifton, 93, of Independence Missouri passed away December 9, 2020 at Lakewood Care Center from Natural Causes. She was born on November 26, 1927 in Kansas City, Missouri. Funeral services will be held at 11:00am on Friday, December 11, 2020 at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society, 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd, Raytown, MO. Visitation…

Earl H. Johnson Jr. January 12th, 1937 – December 3rd, 2020 Age 83 Once you met Earl H. Johnson Jr., you could never forget him. Many will remember this wonderful man because of the passion for his work, his great love for God and his incredible generosity. Others will remember the pride he had in…

Marlene Mae Meek, 74, of Kansas City, Missouri passed away on December 1, 2020. Marlene’s requests are to be cremated with no service. The family will hold a private celebration next year at Stockton Lake. Whether you knew her as Marlene Heston, Marlene DeArmon, Marlene Meek, or “Secretariat”, please share any stories and condolences so…

Jerry Lee Baker, 81, Pleasant Hope, Missouri, passed away December 1, 2020. Private military burial at Springfield National Cemetery, Springfield, Missouri. He was born August 29, 1939 in Niangua, Missouri. Jerry graduated from Central High School in Springfield, Missouri. He coached softball for 10 years and was loved by all the girls he coached. Jerry…

Belinda Dale Dupont, 70, Overland Park, Kansas passed away November 29, 2020. Private Services will be held. Ms. Dupont was born February 24, 1950 in Plaquemine, Louisiana to Adam and Mildred (Lefebvre) Dale. She is preceded in death by her parents, a son Vernon “Tiger” Eskridge III, sister Theresa Gordon, brothers Donald and King Johnson,…

October 27, 1940 ~ November 27, 2020   “When through one man, a little more love and goodness, a little more light and truth comes into the world, then that man’s life has had meaning.” Alfred Delp, SJ, German resistance fighter and martyr It is with gratitude for my 44 years as Ned’s wife that…