Obituaries

Dr. Shing Seung So

Dr. Shing Seung So, 65, passed away on Wednesday, April 29, 2020 in his home, surrounded by family. He was born on September 28, 1954 in Macau, SAR, China to Mui Sui Fong and So Yan. A lifelong academic, Shing exhibited a love of mathematics and pursued degrees at Hong Kong Baptist College (1976, B.S.),…

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Nathan Edward Grindstaff

Nathan Edward Grindstaff, 27, of Lee’s Summit, MO passed away April 27, 2020 at home. He was born August 26, 1992. Nathan was a caring soul,  genuine brother & friend, and  beloved son. He lived a simple life and only needed few things to remain content. He enjoyed gaming with his friends and always looked forward…

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Kevin Conway

Kevin Charles Conway, 54 passed away at his home on Monday April 20, 2020. Kevin’s Celebration of Life is being planned for late May and the family will update everyone as soon as a date and place can be posted. Kevin was a lifetime resident of Raytown, attended Raytown South High School and Crowder College…

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Scott Rinker

Scott Raymond Rinker, Age 59, of Shawnee Kansas, passed away April 28, 2020 at home from Acute Myeloid Leukemia. Funeral arrangements are still pending. Mr. Rinker was born January 3, 1961 in Kansas City, MO. Scott had a lifelong love of music, and was a proficient beginning guitar player by the age of 9. More…

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Dayton Kraxner

Dayton Michele Kraxner, 12, passed away on Saturday, April 25, 2020 in her home. She was born on March 6, 2008 in Kansas City, MO to Sharon Kay Schull and David William Kraxner. Dayton attended Fire Prairie Middle School in Independence, MO. Dayton was the epitome of grace and strong will, even though she was…

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Mary Elizabeth Grimes

Mary Elizabeth Grimes, 68, Independence, Missouri passed away April 25, 2020 at her home.  Graveside services will be held 1:00 PM, Friday, May 1, 2020 at Mt Washington Cemetery, Independence, Missouri.  Mary was born January 11, 1952 in Peoria, Illinois. She is preceded in death by: her parents, Albert & Elizabeth (O’Brien) Murphy; husband, Jimmy…

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Lawrence Lee Latimer

On Friday, March 27, 2020 Lawrence Lee Latimer passed into Larger Life with God. Lawrence was born on April 7, 1954 in Independence, Missouri. He was a graduate of Van Horn High School. Lawrence studied broadcasting at Columbia School of Broadcasting. He also studied biology at both Longview Community College and University of Missouri Kansas…

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Mary Helen (Rios) Williamson

Mary Helen (Rios) Williamson, 78, of Kansas City, MO passed away Monday, April 20, 2020. Burial will be held on Friday, May 1, 2020 at Mt. Washington Cemetery, 614 Brookside Ave, Independence, MO. Mary was born March 15, 1942, in Kansas City, MO to Rosalio and Evira C. (Perez) Rios, one of 19 children. Mary…

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Ermgard Irene Gladman

Ermgard Irene Gladman (Wisniewski), 83, a long time resident of Raytown, Kansas City and Lee’s Summit, MO, and a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, daughter, sister and friend, passed away April 24, 2020 due to cancer. She was born to Johan and Anna (Talerek) Wisniewski on April 29, 1936 in Schutzen, Germany. As a young…

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Melissa Nothnagel

Melissa Nothnagel, 58 of Raytown MO passed away on April 25th in her childhood home surrounded by family. Melissa was known for her lively personality and fighters spirit. She loved being surrounded by her children and grandchildren making many trips to the Kansas City Zoo and Deanna Rose Farms each year. Melissa was proceeded in…

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