Richard Donald Cockrum, 68, of Kansas City, Missouri passed away on July 19, 2023. Rick was born on April 23rd, 1955, in Newton Kansas. He married his beautiful wife Patricia of 45 years in 1978. They had one daughter, Rachel Keppel (Chris). Rick was the proud papa of 2 grandchildren, Melia Keppel and Chase Keppel,…

It is with shattered hearts that we announce that Cory Haze Peterson, age 48, passed on Saturday, July 8th, 2023, after a fatal motorcycle accident in Columbia, Missouri. Those who knew Cory know how much love was taken from us that day. Cory was born to his parents Stan and Sonja on April 17th, 1975,…

Eric Gustin, 61, of Holden, MO, passed away July 10, 2023 at home from health complications. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Eric was born on December 22, 1961 in Riverside, CA. He co-owned Holden Car Care for many years. Eric then became an EMT and worked for the City…

Xochitl Garcia Kelley, 92, of Kansas City, MO passed away July 14, 2023. Memorial services will be held from 3-8pm, Friday, August 4, 2023 at Fleming Meeting Hall, Blue Springs, MO. Xochitl was born November 7, 1930 in Mexico City. Xochitl, from the Aztec culture meaning “flower” studied art and painting 1948-1990. She graduated from…

MARY JANE THOMPSON, 86, OF NEW BLOOMFIELD, MO PASSED AWAY PEACEFULLY, FRIDAY JULY 14, 2023 AT HER HOME WITH HER FAMILY BY HER SIDE. SHE WAS BORN IN DIXIE, MO ON AUGUST 23, 1936 TO THE LATE ADRIAN “AJ” AND BRAXIE (BOYD) CAVE. SHE IS SURVIVED BY HER HUSBAND, NORMAN L. THOMPSON, OF 68 YEARS.…

Nathan Edward Porter, a proud Veteran of the United States Navy, passed away on Thursday, July 6, 2023, after a long and well-lived life. He was born on June 3, 1951, in Kansas City, Missouri to Atrinity and Doris Mae Porter. Services for Nate will be held on Thursday July 20, 2023, at Heartland Cremation…

On July 9, 2023, Gary E. Brown Sr. (76) passed away peacefully with his loved ones next to him. He was born on November 5, 1946, in Springfield, Missouri. He is lived on by many family members, Gary Brown Jr. (Son), Michael and his wife Jessica Brown (Son and Daughter-in-Law), Patricia and her husband Marc…

Justin Scott Siwek was a devoted father, brother, and friend. He always gave 100% to whatever challenge was in front of him and he was a very hard worker. He enjoyed fishing and outdoor activities. His goal was to be there for his son no matter what. Justin had been missing for two years and…

Virginia (Girlie) Santiago – Palao, 78, of Overland Park, KS, passed away on Tuesday, July 11, 2023 at The University of Kansas Health System. Born on June 18, 1945, in Valenzuela City, Philippines. She lived in Elgin, IL and was a resident of Overland Park, KS since 2008. She was a devoted mother, grandmother, and…