Frantz Dieuvat Baptiste, 58, of Independence, Missouri, passed away on September 6, 2024. A visitation will be held from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM on Saturday, September 21, 2024, at Nativity of St. Mary Catholic Church, 10021 E 36th Terrace S, Independence, Missouri 64052. The funeral Mass will follow at 11:00 AM at the church.…

 Bob was often called a Renaissance man, “a fully rounded person, knowledgeable in many areas, including the sciences, arts, and humanities.”  To that, his family would add that he was the one who got the call when the car wouldn’t start, the disposal was jammed, or help was needed to get an oversized mattress down…

Robert Keith Conway, 69, of Lee’s Summit, MO, peacefully entered eternal rest on September 6th, 2024, surrounded by his loving wife and children. Keith was born in Independence, MO as the second of four children to Charles “Ken” and Betty Conway. He spent most of his childhood in Grandview, MO and graduated from Grandview High…

Elizabeth Josephine Landoll, affectionately known as “Jo,” passed away at her family lake house on August 30, 2024, at the age of 79. Jo was born on November 28, 1944, in Monett, Missouri and graduated from Monett High School. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She brought joy and happiness to…

Our mother, Florence May (Bartch) Keck, a lifelong resident of Lancaster County, PA and Concordia Lutheran Church, passed away at her daughter’s home in Kansas on August 26th 2024. Mom was born on January 12, 1926. She was preceded in passing by her husband Leonhard Keck. She spent her childhood in Columbia PA with her…

Jesse D. Hernandez, 75, of Lee’s Summit, MO passed away September 8, 2024 at home while preparing for a Sunday meal with family. Visitation and rosary will be held at 5:00-7:00 pm on Monday, September 16, 2024, at Heartland Cremation and Burial Society in Raytown, MO. Funeral mass will be held at 10:00 am, Tuesday,…

Alatina “Al” Tanumai was born on September 9, 1961, in Apia, Samoa. He is the second youngest of 14 children from his belated parents, Tunifa’i and Kitara Inifi. Al spent his younger years working while traveling between Australia and New Zealand, before meeting his lovely wife, Merina, working as a taxi driver back in Samoa.…

Ross Charles Conrad, 68 of Kansas City, MO passed away on September 7, 2024. Ross was born on December 7, 1955 to Vera Eichschlag and Charles Conrad. He was the youngest of 5 children growing up and looked up to his 3 older brothers. He and his older sister, Carol, would often take money from…

Christopher P. Morgan, 63, Liberty, Missouri passed away peacefully September 5, 2024. He was born in Kansas City, Missouri on November 4, 1960 to Judith and Philp Morgan. Chris was survived by; mother, Judith “Judy” Morgan; daughter, Amanda Morgan; son & daughter-in-law, Matthew & Jessica Morgan; granddaughters, Payton Christine, Charlie Elizabeth and Pepper Leona.  He…

Jerry Elbasani, 82, of Raytown, MO, peacefully passed away on September 2, 2024, after a brief battle with cancer.  A celebration of his life will be held at Blue Ridge Presbyterian Church on Saturday, October 19, with a visitation and reception at 1:00pm and a service at 2:00pm. The church is wheelchair accessible. Jerry was…