Edwin Becka loved to play dominos and almost any crazy card game with family and friends. If he heard cards shuffling or dominos clacking, often he was the first to join in the fun. He had to be sharp when he played dominos with his Dad and always had a fun time when playing dominos…

Alene Jean Burt, 87, passed away peacefully Sunday, January 19, 2020, in her home surrounded by family in Columbia, Missouri.   Alene was born October 24, 1932, in Wood County, Wisconsin, and was one of four children born to Anton and Ethel Laskowski.  She grew up on a dairy farm in Cary Bluff, Wisconsin, and graduated…

Eugene Owen Pummill, 89, of Independence, Missouri, passed away Wednesday evening, January 8th, 2020, at home surrounded by his loved ones. Gene was born December 21, 1930 in California, Missouri to Clarence and Florence (Owen) Pummill.  He graduated from California High School in 1949, where he was a member of the basketball team. Gene was…

Jackson R. Hathman III, of Centralia, passed away Tuesday, January 14, 2020. Jack was born Oct. 23, 1977 in Columbia to the late Jackson R. Hathman, Jr. and Charlotte Darby, who survives. He co-founded the Central Missouri Renaissance Festival and was owner of Draco Sinister Blades. Other survivors include his daughter, Callista Hathman; wife, Stella…

Angela Gwen Greenwalt, 50, of Kansas City, Missouri received her wings on January 16, 2020. Angela was born September 19,1969 to Kenneth and Beth Greenwalt (Stoskopf) in Marshall, Minnesota. Angela lived in St. Cloud, St. Paul, and Virginia, MN. Then she lived in Omaha, NE, Kansas City, MO, Las Vegas, NV and Duluth, MN. Angela…

Greg Tann, 66, Lake Lotawana, Mo passed away peacefully at his lake house surrounded by his family on Jan. 16, 2020. A celebration service will be held 10 AM to Noon on Sat. Jan. 25, 2020 at Heartland, 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd., Raytown, Mo 64133. Greg was born July 11, 1953 in Independence, Mo the…

Dr. Robert J McCollum DDS MSD (Dr. Bob), beloved husband and father of Lees Summit, Missouri entered the kingdom of heaven peacefully on Wednesday, January 15, 2020 with his loving family by his side. He was 89 years old. He was preceded in death by his father, Bolin Paul McCollum, mother, Bessie Marie McCollum (nee…

JoAnn Walter, 86, of Independence, Missouri passed away on January 13th from effects of Dementia. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, January 22nd from 3:00 to 5:00 at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society , 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd., Raytown, MO. Private burial at a later date. JoAnn was born on January 10, 1934 in Boonville,…