Elizabeth “Elee” Nicholas
Elizabeth “Elee” Yvonne Nicholas was born on August 12, 2008 and peacefully passed away on July 30, 2022. While recovering from a non-accidental traumatic brain injury, Elee joined the Nicholas family on November 3, 2008 exactly one year before her baby sister and became the second of the “chosen children” in the family on her…
Read MoreJeryl Wayne Block
Jeryl Wayne Block, 79, of Raytown, MO left his earthly home on August 12, 2022 at the Sarah Cannon Cancer Center in Overland Park, KS. His loving wife of almost 53 years, Sharon, was at his side. Jeryl was born in Aurora, MO, the second child and only son of Melvin and Lillie (Lynn) Block.…
Read MoreChristopher Michael Grafton
Christopher Michael Grafton, 52, of Independence, Missouri passed away unexpectedly August 5, 2022. He was born March 26, 1970, in St. Joseph, Missouri to Michael and Judy Grafton. He graduated from Blue Springs High School 1988 and attended the University of Central Missouri afterwards. Chris was very competitive in sports, having played baseball his whole…
Read MoreRenee Elizabeth White
Renee Elizabeth White, age 59, passed away at her home in Kansas City, MO on July 11, 2022. Renee was born in St. Louis, MO on July 19, 1963. Renee was preceded in death by her parents, Stanley and Margaret White, and her brother, Paul White. She is survived by her two children, Amanda Laumeyer…
Read MorePatricia L. Sheffer
Patricia L. Sheffer, 79, of Independence, MO passed away August 4, 2022. Memorial services will take place at 11am, Thursday, August 18, 2022 at Trail Creek Church, Independence, MO. Patricia was born February 26, 1943 in Mountain Grove, Missouri. She was preceded in death by: daughter, Vivian S. Sheffer. Survivors include: son, Charles E. Sheffer;…
Read MoreWilliam (Bill) Barbosa Garza, Jr.
William (Bill) Barbosa Garza, Jr. a proud veteran of the United Sates Army passed peacefully on July 29, 2022, surrounded by family and his beloved dog, Buddy at his home in Kansas City, MO. A Visitation (10:00am) and Funeral Mass (10:30am) will be held on Wednesday, August 17, 2022, in honor of both William and…
Read MoreKristine Peterson
Kristine Peterson, 68, of Olathe, Kansas, passed away August 8, 2022 at home surrounded by her family from stomach cancer. She was born March 10, 1954 in Salina, KS to Heinrich and Frieda Goedecke. Kris was an animal lover, who loved family gatherings, going to the movies, shopping, K-State games, and getting together with friends…
Read MoreBarbara Bell Huffman
We are heartbroken to announce the death of our dear mother, Barbara Bell Huffman, who passed away surrounded by family on July 29th after a brief illness. Barbara was born in Kansas City, Missouri on August 31, 1946. Barbara loved to spend time with her family and especially enjoyed seeing her great grandchildren. She was…
Read MoreJonathan Ryan Craver
Jonathan Ryan Craver, 37, of Lee’s Summit, Missouri passed away on 7/18/22. Jonathan was born on 11/5/84 in Denver, Colorado. Growing up in the small town of Buena Vista, Colorado, Jonathan was a talented athlete, woodworker, and outdoorsman. He was a pitcher for his college baseball teams, and he loved spending free time hiking through…
Read MoreBarbara Sue Long
On August 7th, 2022 our mother, Barbara Sue Long unexpectedly passed away. She has always been the heart of our family and the thought of her not being here doesn’t seem real. She has been the greatest wife, mother, grandmother, and family member that this family could have ever hoped for. She is a very…
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