Charles Robert Borst, age 64, of Bates City, Missouri, a beloved son, brother, husband, father, and grandfather, departed from this world peacefully on Sunday, April 28th, 2024. Charles was born on September 25, 1959, in Pontiac, Michigan, to Robert C. Borst and Mary E. Borst. Charles was a sergeant in the Marine Corps, where he…

Alta Fritz, 84, of Kansas City, MO passed away April 23, 2024. Visitation will be at 11:30am on Saturday, May 4, 2024 at Metropolitan Spiritual Church of Christ, 1231 Garfield Ave, Kansas City, MO 64127. Funeral service will follow at 12:30pm. Graveside services will follow the funeral at Forest Hill & Calvary Cemetery, 6901 Troost…

Suzanne R Oelklaus, 78, passed away peacefully on April 26, 2024, at Delmar Gardens Skilled Nursing Facility in Lenexa, KS. Suzanne recently moved to Overland Park to be near her son, Todd, and daughter-in-law, Scotti, who treasured being with Suzanne daily and comforting her during her final days. A Celebration of Life will be held…

Leon “Len” Bennett, 83, of Lee’s Summit, MO passed away April 22, 2024. From a young age, Len shared his God-given gifts with the world; as a Scout, serving his country on a US Navy P2-V aircraft, serving the community through numerous civic organizations, starting and leading ministries of all kinds in the church alongside…

Nancy B. Nylander passed away on April 13, 2024 at her residence in Overland Park, Kansas.  She was born on January 26, 1929 to Carl Lucien Brumback and Anna Keehner Brumback in Winchester, Virginia.  She is preceded in death by her husband, Jack S. Nylander, her son, Carl Nylander and her brother, Thurman Brumback. Nancy…

Elsie Belle Braton, 92, of Kansas City, MO passed away on April, 22, 2024. A visitation for Elsie will be held at 2pm on Monday, April 29, 2024 at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society, 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd, Raytown MO 64133. The Celebration of Life will be held at 11am on Friday, May 3, 2024…

Kenneth Ray Decker Jr., 85, of Olathe, Kansas passed away on April 27, 2024. Mr. Decker was born December 4, 1938, in Independence, MO. Kenneth was a man of many talents, he never let his deafness stand in the way of what he wanted to do or create. Survivors of Kenneth include Rosemary Decker, Roxanne…

Kenny was born March 13th, 1994 in Independence, Missouri to Donna (Hamilton) Herman and Kenneth Edwards. He was the baby of seven siblings. He graduated from Fort Osage High School in 2012. On February 11th, 2013, Kenny and Katie welcomed their son Liam K. Edwards. Kenny was always a hard worker and had multiple talents…

On Monday, March 25th, 2024, Gregory Alan Emlet of Kansas City, Missouri took his final rest. Greg was born to Harold Gene Emlet and Barbara Sue Emlet on June 27, 1958 in Kansas City, Missouri. Greg spent his 65 years in Kansas City. He attended Center High School, where he graduated in 1976. Greg held…

Gloria Nell Darby passed away on April 15, 2024, surrounded by her family. She was born on January 28, 1949, to Howard Cochran and Gwendolyn Harrison Cochran of Raytown, Missouri. Gloria graduated from Raytown High School in 1967. She later went on to pursue her dream of becoming a nurse by earning an RN degree…