Obituaries

Mary Teresa Hodapp Crushshon

Mary Teresa Hodapp Crushshon completed her earthly journey and went home to her Lord on January 15, 2022. Mary was born October 20, 1933, to George and Clara Hodapp in Harlan, Iowa. She was preceded in death by her husband Joseph, her parents, her three brothers (Sylvester, Franklin, and Donald), one sister (Thelma). Mary survived…

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Kenneth Dwaine Robb

Kenneth Dwaine Robb also known as Kenny or Ken, 70, of Warsaw, Missouri reached his final destination to be with his precious Lord and Savior on January 23rd, 2022. Kenneth was born in Kansas City, Missouri on January 15, 1952 to John and Dorothy (Comstock) Robb. Kenneth was preceded in death by: his parents; brothers,…

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Cecilia Mary Niemann

Cecilia Mary Niemann, 17 years old, of Overland Park, KS passed away on January 22nd, 2022 surrounded by her loved ones. A private Celebration of Life Service is being held. The family invites those who want to pay respect to an informal reception on Saturday, January 29 th , 2022 from 3pm-5pm at Grace Church, 10300 Antioch Rd,…

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Loretta Ray

Loretta M. Ray, 86, of Grandview, MO passed away January 24, 2022 at home. Graveside services will be held at 2:00pm, Tuesday, February 1, 2022 at Forest Hill & Calvary Cemetery, Kansas City, MO. Loretta was born July 5, 1935 in Kansas City, MO. Loretta was a wife of 68 years to Wiliam Ray, mother…

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Joanne Webb Chiles Eakin

Joanne, 87, Independence, MO, local Historian and Author, passed away at her home on January 25, 2022. Joanne was born October 26, 1934, on her Grandparent Chiles’ farm in LaRussell, MO, to Frank Perrin Chiles and Susan Emaline Webb Chiles,. Graduating from William Chrisman High School in 1952, she attended Park College in Parkville, MO.…

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Mary Elyta Gray

On January 21st, 2022, Mary Elyta Gray, 61 of Kansas City, Mo; Went into the Lord’s arms surrounded by her loving family; Her husband William Gray Sr. of 44 years. A loving mother to daughter Tiffany Herrera and significant other of Kansas City. Son William Gray Jr. (Frankie), and spouse Rachelle Morales, of Independence, MO.…

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Robert N. Gonzalez

Robert N. Gonzalez of Independence, MO passed away January 23, 2022 at St. Luke’s East Hospital. A Memorial Service will held at 11:00 AM, Saturday February 5th, 2022 at Vision Church KC, 23300 NW Pink Hill Rd, Blue Springs, MO 64015. Robert “Navar” had many talents. He loved to cook, dance, sing and especially loved…

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Douglas Whitcraft

Doug Whitcraft, 63, of La Cygne, Kansas, entered Heaven’s gates on the evening of Sunday, January 16, 2022, while in the Hospice House in Olathe, Kansas with his loving family by his side having attained the age of sixty-three.   Visitation will be held on Saturday, February 5, 2022, from 10:00 a.m. until time of…

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Randel Smith

Randel Smith 63, of Independence, Missouri passed away at home on January 23, 2022. Born on 12-1-1958 to Joseph D and Mildred B Smith (Pogonowski). He is preceded in death by his parents, brother Clayton W. Smith, son Clayton (CJ) Smith. He is survived by his wife Kathy, daughter Kimberly, partner Lucas Andrus, stepson Jake…

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Wendy Kusler

Wendy Kusler, of Lee’s Summit, MO passed away January 7, 2022. Celebration of life services will be held later this year due to COVID. Wendy was born September 15, 1960 in Kansas City, KS. Wendy was a Respiratory therapist for 30 years before needing to retire due to health issues. She graduated from Muncie Christian…

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