Obituaries

Bruce Edward Reed

Bruce Edward Reed, 71, of Kansas City Missouri passed peacefully in his sleep May 26, 2024 in Wellsville, Kansas. A visitation will be held at Heartland Cremation and Burial Society, June 3, 2024 at 11:00am immediately followed by a graveside memorial service and burial with full honors at Fort Leavenworth National Cemetery @ 1:30pm. Bruce…

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Matthew Roy Backhus

Matthew Roy Backhus, age 36 of Kansas City MO passed away on May 26th 2024. Celebration of life will be held on Saturday, June 8, 2024 from 2:00pm – 4:00pm at Heartland Cremation and Burial Society, Raytown MO. Visitation is from 2:00pm – 3:00pm, service follows. Matthew was born on August 22nd,1987 in Kansas City,…

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Stewart Myers

Stewart Allen Myers, 68 of Blue Springs, Missouri passed away May 26, 2024. No Memorial Services have been planned at his time. Stewart was known as a local professional bowler, winning many awards, trophies and rings. His time of being an avid bowler started in the 1960’s and ended in the early 2000’s. Stewart was…

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Simone Blanche Léontine Parks

Simone Blanche Léontine née Renaudin, Robertson, Parks Simone was born in Migennes, France on February 16, 1925 to René Renaudin and Louise Emilienne (Couffet) Renaudin. She was a devout Catholic her entire life.  She left her earthly home for her heavenly home on Tuesday, May 21, at the age of 99, while residing at Westbury…

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Phyllis Jan Settle

Phyllis Jan Settle  was born in Perryville, Missouri  on September 27, 1958, born to Philip and Catherine Settle. On May 25, 2024, after a battle with breast cancer, she went to be with the lord at Boone Hospital in Columbia, Missouri. Phyllis was a follower of Christ and her walk with Jesus was reflected in…

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Helen Jean Finn

Helen Jean Finn went home to be with the Lord on May 24, 2024. She was born on September 1, 1934 in Vienna, Missouri to Joseph Andrew and Mary Elizabeth (Crum) Breeden. She was the last of eight children. Jean chose Jesus as her savior as a child and served Him until the end. While…

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Mary L. Stephens

Mary L. Stephens, 83, of Olathe, Kansas passed away May 14, 2024 at home from respiratory illness. She was born January 3, 1941, in Fairview, Oklahoma to Elmer and Anna Chambers. She is preceded in death by her parents; her loving husband JC Stephens; son Tim; and granddaughter Melissa. Mary is survived by daughter, Joyce…

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Eugene Francis “Gene” Busteed

Gene Busteed, 73, of Columbia, Missouri, passed away on May 9, 2024. He was born on July 8, 1950, in St. Louis, Missouri, to George and Loretta (nee Willmering) Busteed. Gene, known for his love of the outdoors, was a man of science, trivia, and quirky art projects. Gene took a varied career path which kept him…

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Sylvia Caroline Schafer

Sylvia Caroline Schafer, age 88, of Independence, Missouri, passed away May 14, 2024. Sylvia was born March 31, 1936 in Truro, Nova Scotia, Canada. Sylvia grew up in a quite little town called Bible Hill, NS. She was the second oldest of six children. Sylvia had an insatiable zest for life. She was strong minded,…

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William Ray Loman, II

William Ray Loman, II, 56, of Lee’s Summit, Missouri, passed away May 10, 2024. Services are pending. William was on June 25, 1967, in Kansas City, Missouri to William Sr., and Jenny Loman. He graduated from Raytown High School in 1985, then continued on to graduate from University of Kansas in 1990. Preceding him in…

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