Christian “Chance” Gray, 21, of Kansas City, MO passed away peacefully on April 26, 2025.  Chance stole our hearts the minute he was born. Chance was born with Down Syndrome; Chance faced many challenges during his short life. Although Chance was non-verbal, he was able to communicate in his own special way and taught everyone…

On Wednesday April 30, 2025, Erin Elizabeth Starke a loving mother, sister, aunt, cousin, daughter, and all around best friend, gained her angel wings at 39 years old. Erin was born on September 26, 1985 to Charles “Newman” Starke Sr. and Karen Ann Starke in Columbia Missouri. Erin graduated from Southern Boone High School in…

Glenn Edward Albin passed away peaceably, surrounded by family, on March 1 2025.  Glenn was born in Kansas City Mo on January 4, 1949, in Kansas City Mo. He attended St. Ann’s Grade School and St. Mary’s High School, both in Independence. He also attended Metropolitan Junior College.  Glenn proudly served his country in the…

Shirley Malinda Jefferson was born June 28, 1949, to Eddie and Fannie Parker/Musgrove in Vian, Oklahoma. She was the youngest of ten children. Shirley graduated from Northeastern State College and UMKC with a BA in Psychology. She worked over 20 years with Southwestern Bell Telephone Company, where she then worked for the Kansas City Zoo…

Dorothy (Dixie) was born in Kansas City, Missouri on August 20th, 1930, to Virgil and Gladys Dryer. She had four siblings Lorraine, Jerry, Jim and Roby. After graduating from Raytown High School, Dorothy attended two years of junior college. Throughout high school, Dorothy worked at Muir’s Drug Store in Raytown. Following that, she worked for…

Patrica Ann Van Bibber, 69, of Raytown, Missouri passed away April 5, 2025 at Truman Medical Center, Kansas City, MO from a heart attack. Celebration of life will be held on Saturday, May 10, 2025 from 2:00pm-4:00pm at, Peace Lutheran Church 8240 Blue Ridge Blvd. KCMO 64138. Patricia, or Trish, as family and friends called…

Michael “Mike” J. Lassen Sr., 73 of Independence, Missouri passed on to eternal life at 9:14pm on Easter Sunday April 20th, 2025. Mike was born February 25th, 1952, to Kathaline and Robert Lassen of Elyria, Ohio. He grew up in Elyria, Ohio and attended the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in Elyria…

Audrah Grace Ollar, known to her family and friends as Daisy, of Overland Park, KS, passed away on on April, 21, 2025 at Kansas City Hospice House. Daisy was born March 11, 2005 in Kansas City, KS. Sh was adopted at the age of 3. Daisy attended school in the Shawnee Mission school district and…

Lydia Mae Robeson, 89, of Holt, Missouri, died April 23rd, 2025. She was born December 26th, 1935, to Laura Catherine and William Albert Richey. Lydia was a lover of poetry, music, and nature, often choosing to spend her time outdoors. She loved helping others as well as giving to charities and causes across the nation.…

Scott Farrell Stewart, 38, of Independence, MO passed away April 20, 2025. Services will be held on Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society, Raytown, MO from 10am-12pm and burial following at Oak Ridge Cemetery, Independence, MO.  Mr. Stewart was born January 14, 1987 in Orange County, CA. When he was younger,…