Obituaries

Jerry and Delores “Jeanne” Cantrell

Jerry and Delores Cantrell both, 77 of Independence, Missouri returned home to the lord on Friday, November 26, 2021. They lived together, loved together, prayed together and passed together while holding hands. Jerry and Delores attended high school at Van Horn High School, Jerry was retired from Kansas City Power and Light and Delores from…

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John Howard Elliott

John Howard Elliott, 85, passed away in Independence, Missouri on November 27th, 2021. John was born in Lawrence, Kansas on November 8, 1936, the eldest of three children, to Russell Howard Elliott and Dorothy Elizabeth McClain. John grew up in Kansas and Oklahoma. He and his family moved around a lot as his father worked…

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Timothy Martin McGreal

Timothy Martin McGreal, 14, of Fairway, KS, died by suicide November 17, 2021. Memorial services will be held at 3:00 pm, Monday, December 6, 2021 at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society in Raytown, MO. 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd. Raytown, MO 64133. Visitation will be held at 2:00 pm. Masks are requested regardless of vaccination status.…

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Michael J. Holt

Michael J. Holt, 65, of Lake Winnebago, passed away, November 25, 2021. Mike was born on January 18, 1956, in Kansas City, MO to Joe and Dixie Holt. He was a founding partner in business with his son at Holt Contractors. He is survived by his loving wife Babette of the home. Mike loved spending…

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Alexander Christopher Green

Alexander Christopher Green, 17, of Lee’s Summit, Missouri passed away, November 22, 2021. Funeral services will be held at 11:00am on December 2, 2021 at Abundant Life, 304 SW Persels Rd, Lee’s Summit, MO 64081. Visitation will be held from 9:30am – 11:00am. Alexander was born September 3, 2004 in Overland Park, Kansas. He spent…

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Michael “Mike” Pluta, Sr.

Michael “Mike” James Pluta, Sr., 56, was a loving husband, father, brother, uncle, Dzia- Dzia, and friend. He passed away unexpectedly on Friday, November 5, 2021 in Kansas City, Missouri. In his youth Mike enjoyed science fiction, Dr Demento and Weird Al, cycling, and skydiving (logging 72 jumps!). However, his passion from a young age…

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Martin Mitchell

Martin Mitchell of Raytown, MO, born July 16, 1945 to Leo and Kathleen Mitchell, died at Research Medical Hospital in Kansas City on November 20, 2021. He is survived by: son, Matthew; granddaughter, Charlotte; sister, Marcia; and brother, J. Michael. He was preceded in death by his brother, Mark. Marty grew up in Albia, Iowa,…

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Karen Kay Goodrich

Karen Kay Goodrich, 79, Independence, Missouri passed away November 22, 2021 at Rosewood in The Groves from a terminal illness. No services are planned at this time. Mrs. Goodrich was born March 18, 1942 in Chillicothe, Missouri to Roland and Geneva Siedel.  When she was young she me the love of her life Lee Goodrich…

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Charles D. Franssens

Charles D. Franssens July 13, 1951 – November 17, 2021   We regretfully announce the death of Charles “Charlie” D. Franssens, who passed away surrounded by his loved ones on November 17, 2021 at the age of 70. Charlie had a difficult battle with heart disease and is finally at rest. He will be forever…

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Frances M. (Elmer) Harding

Frances M. (Elmer) Harding, 80, of Lee’s Summit, MO, passed away on November 17, 2021. A Celebration of Life Mass will be held at 10am, Thursday, December 2, 2021 at Our Lady of Presentation Catholic Church, Lee’s Summit, MO. All are welcome to attend. Private graveside service to follow. Frances Harding (Frances Elmer) was born in 1941 in Kansas City, MO. Growing…

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