On June 21, 2018 our incredibly wonderful, loving, generous, hardworking, dedicated wife, mother, grandmother and sister went to be with her heavenly father and family. Carla Mae Lawson was born May 18, 1962 to Lonnie S. Nichols and Velma Fern Carrender in Columbia, Missouri and resided her entire life there. She began working early in…

Jennifer Jo Pruden, 56, of Belton, Missouri, passed away on June 19, 2018. Jennifer was born on March 25, 1962 in Kansas City, Kansas to Richard and Ermelinda Eden. She is survived by her partner of 23 years, Ed Davis of Blue Springs, Missouri; son, Drew Pruden, Shawnee, Kansas; mother, Linda Vogler, Kansas City, Kansas;…

Virginia Sue “Susie” Holm Susie Holm, 63, of Grandview, MO, passed away peacefully on June 18, 2018 surrounded by her loving family. Susie was born January 10, 1955 in Kansas City, MO to Virginia Cochran and Lloyd Kobel. Susie was a devoted stay-at-home mom who provided a loving and caring home for her children. Active…

Mr. George Travis Elliott, born on December 31st, 1972 in Independence, Missouri passed away at age 45 on June 15th, 2018. Travis was the life partner of Lani Laita. He was preceded in death by sister Wendy Elliott, grandmothers Dorothy Joyce Elliott and Helen Staley; grandfathers George Russell Elliott and Vannoy Staley. Travis is survived…

Susie Holm, 63, of Grandview, MO, passed away peacefully on June 18th, 2018 surrounded by her loving family. Susie was born January 10, 1955 in Kansas City, MO to Virginia Cochran and Lloyd Kobel. Susie was a devoted stay-at-home mom who provided a loving and caring home for her children. Active in scouting, she served…

Catherine (Cathy) Baschke, 63, a long time resident of Independence, Missouri passed away June 16, 2018. She was preceded in death by her father Chris Highshoe. Survivors include her husband of 47 years William (Bill) Baschke and son Mike Baschke of the home, daughter Billie Jo (B.J.) and husband Card Steward of Independence, Mo, grandchildren…

Marilee (Scanlan) Buschmann, 79, passed away peacefully in her sleep surrounded by her loving family on June 11th, 2018. Marilee was born to Louis Thomas and Mary Jean (Walker) Scanlan, June 9, 1939 in St Joseph Missouri. She was the oldest of four children, Emily “Lou” Muller, Lawrence “Larry” Scanlan and Linda Thompson. Marilee was…

Madison Rose Ash, 27, of Independence, Mo passed away unexpectedly at home on June 9, 2018. Miss Ash was born April 9, 1991 in Independence, Mo. Madison’s greatest joy in life was her family. She had a loving personality and anyone that knew Madi knew how much she loved helping others and always had kind…

Charles Oscar Dilley Jr., 87, of Kansas City, Missouri passed away June 12, 2018 at home, from multiple myeloma. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 PM, Saturday, June 16, 2018 at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society, Raytown, MO.  Visitation will be held at 12:30 PM, Saturday, June 16, 2018 at Heartland Cremation & Burial…