Obituaries

Harry James “Jim” Davidson

Jim Davidson passed away from CHF (Congestive Heart Failure) at his home in Olathe, KS on March 31, 2024 (Easter Sunday). A Visitation and Memorial service will be held at Countryside Church which is located at 14150 W. 175th Street, Overland Park, KS 66221, on April 13, 2024, at 3:00 PM. Jim is survived by…

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Rebecca Sue Lowry

Rebecca Sue Lowry, 73, of Wellington, MO passed away peacefully at her home on March 30, 2024. Rebecca (Becki) was born to Jon and Marcia Thornburg on August 7, 1950 in Richmond, Indiana. The family later moved to Hastings, Nebraska where she graduated high school in 1968. After high school she went on to nurse’s…

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Jess Stanton Pettigrew

Jess Stanton Pettigrew

Jess Stanton Pettigrew, known to his family and friends as Stan, passed away suddenly on Thursday, March 28, 2024. He leaves behind his wife, Ruby; son, Jess Pettigrew; daughters, Terra Pettigrew and Alison Hopkins; sisters, Vicky Charriere and Sharon Agur. Jess was blessed with 13 grandchildren, 1 great-granddaughter and 4 nieces and 1 nephew. Stan…

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Zelia Marler VanHoose

Zelia Marler VanHoose, 83, of Kansas City, Missouri passed away at home on April 2, 2024. She was born on June 2, 1940 to Olin and Ethel Spencer in Cross Timbers, Missouri. Zelia and her family relocated to Kansas City in the mid-1950s where she would eventually meet and wed Quincy Marler on November 13,…

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Mark Kirby

Mark Kirby, age 69, went home to be with the Lord on March 29, 2024. He was born on October 29, 1954, in Cherokee, Iowa, and was the fifth child of Rose Marie and James Phillips.  When Mark was one year old, the family moved to Orange, California, where James passed away from cancer.  When…

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Richard Lee Riley Sr.

Richard Lee Riley Sr., 69, of Carrollton, Missouri, passed away Saturday, March 30, 2024. Richard was born December 16, 1954 in Stanberry, Missouri. He worked at ConAgra Brands for 15 years. Richard also worked at Rivals for 10 years. He enjoyed going on walks, scratcher tickets and visiting friends at Casey’s. He was preceded in…

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Edward Patrick Kelley

Edward Patrick Kelley, 94, of Shawnee, Kansas passed away at his home on March 31, 2024 Funeral Services for Edward will take place on Saturday April 6, 2024, at Heartland Cremation and Burial Society. 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd. Raytown, MO 64133. Visitation will be held from 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM. Edward’s Funeral Service will…

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Larry and Nancy Downey

Larry W. Downey, 88, passed away Monday, March 25th, 2024 at the Village Care Center in Lee’s Summit, MO.  Larry was born to Kenneth Downey and Isabelle (Van Matre) Downey on June 26, 1935 in Butler, MO.  He was the only child of Ken and Isabelle, and grew up in Adrian, MO, where he graduated…

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Diane Dorton

Diane Dorton, 64, of Raytown, MO passed away March 25, 2024 at Trustwell Assisted Living. Diane was born in Kansas City, MO on September 3, 1959. She leaves behind her husband Paul of 44 years as well as daughters Brandi Dorton and husband Bart Tittle and Meagan Dorton-Allison (preceded in death by husband Greg Allison).…

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Steven Ralph Holscher

Steven Ralph Holscher was born August 29, 1943 to Ralph and Margaret (Ulmer) Holscher. He was a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, Boy Scouts of America and attended Rockhurst and Raytown High Schools where he played football. Steve was also a member of the Marine Corps. He asked his parents to sign…

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