Obituaries

Kathleen J. Scanlon

Kathleen Jean Scanlon, “Kate”, previously of Springfield, MO, entered eternal life on February 16, 2018 in Columbia, MO. She was 86 years young. A memorial mass will be celebrated on Friday, March 2, 2018 at 1:00 PM. It will be held at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Springfield, MO. Burial will follow at Greenwood Cemetery,…

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Reverend Richard Nack

The Reverend Richard Nack, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on February 20, 2018 at the age of 90. He was a resident of Columbia, MO and had resided for the past six years at the Missouri Veterans Home in Mexico, MO. Richard was born…

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Robert Driver

Robert Driver, 63, passed away peacefully at home Sunday, February 18, 2018. He was born June 17, 1954 in Kansas City, MO and is preceded in death by his parents Benjamin & Betty Driver. “His wings were ready but our hearts were not.” He is survived by his 2 daughters; Michelle & Jennifer Driver, son…

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Ivan Dwain King

Ivan Dwain King, 85, Independence, Missouri passed away February 19, 2018. A Celebration of Life will be held 10:00 AM, Saturday, February 24, 2018 at Woods Chapel United Methodist Church, 4725 NE Lakewood Way, Lee’s Summit, Missouri.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Cancer Connection, 4725 NE Lakewood Way, Lee’s Summit,…

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Joe V. ‘Dude’ Laub

Joe Laub, 91, Kansas City, Mo passed away February 16, 2018.  Joe was born in Lincoln, NE and went on to graduate from Northeast High School in Lincoln.  After graduation he enlisted in the US Navy. Following his honorable service he married (in his words) “The greatest woman that ever lived”, Betty Lou Twiford.  Together…

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Erma Jean Johansen

Erma Jean Johansen, 85, Pleasant Valley, Missouri passed away February 18, 2018.  A visitation will be held 12:00 -1:00 PM, Thursday, February 22, 2018 at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society, 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd, Raytown, Missouri.  Funeral services will follow at 1:00 PM.  Burial in Mound Grove Cemetery, Independence, Missouri. Erma was born May 15,…

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Betty May

Betty May, 92, resident of Independence Missouri, passed away on February 16, 2018.   Betty was born in Kansas City Missouri to Artis and Selma Nelson on June 12, 1925.  She spent her childhood in Kansas City and graduated Paseo High School.  In 1942, Betty married Raymond L. May at the Kansas City Courthouse.  After WWII…

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Lawrence “Larry” Robert James

Lawrence “Larry” Robert James, 60, Independence, Missouri passed away January 22, 2018.  A visitation will be held 2:00 – 3:00 PM, Saturday, February 24, 2018 at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society.  A memorial service will follow 3:00 PM, Saturday, February 24, 2018 at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society, 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd, Raytown, Misssouri. Larry…

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Andrew Sean Echternach

Andrew Sean Echternach, 24 years, of Columbia, Mo passed away Friday, Feb 16, 2018 at his home. A celebration of his life will be held at 6pm, Tuesday, February 20, 2018 at Destiny Pointe Church, 1900 N Providence Rd, corner of Providence & Vandiver, Columbia, MO. Andrew was born August 27, 1993 in Columbia, MO.…

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Kerry Pittman

If you’re a stranger reading this, that just means you never had the good fortune of meeting (or sitting next to, or standing in line with, or sharing a space with) Kerry Pittman. He never met a stranger and loved discussing anything and everything with anyone around him. And because of his affable nature and…

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