Denver “Neil” Karlstrom
Denver “Neil” Karlstrom, age 67, took wings on Feb. 8, 2019, following a lengthy bout with lung cancer. He left wife, Debbie; daughters: Kelsey-Sgt USMC (husband, Jeremy-2ndLt USMC, children: Emma 6, Damian 5 and yet to be born Addie); Jayme- Capt USMC; and grandpuppies: Keeda, Bruce and Luna. Neil spent 40 years in the commercial…
Read MoreJames Vernon Keaton
James (Jim) Vernon Keaton, age 85 of Kansas City, MO passed away Sunday Feb. 24, 2019. Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 pm. Wednesday Feb. 27, 2019 at Heartland Cremation and Burial Society 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd. Raytown, MO. The Funeral Service will be held at 10 am. Thursday Feb. 28, 2019 at…
Read MoreDr. O. Lee Baker
Dr. O. Lee Baker, 90, formerly of Pittsburg, KS., died February 23, 2019 in Kansas City, MO of old age. Lee was born Oct. 29, 1928 to Chauncey Wilbur and Martha (Southard) Baker, and grew up on modest family farms in Missouri and Kansas. He developed a lifelong love of hunting and fishing, which put…
Read MoreBetty Jane White
Betty Jane White, 96, of Raytown, Missouri, passed away on February 22, 2019. A Memorial Service will be held on Thursday, February 28, 2019 at 5:00 P.M. at the Southwood United Church of Christ, 7904 Raytown Rd, Raytown, MO 64138. There will be a visitation prior to the service at 4:00 P.M. Betty was born…
Read MoreDixie Laval
It is with heavy hearts that we rejoice in the reuniting of Dixie Lee (Kirby) Laval with her husband of 64 years, Calvin Coolidge Laval, on February 14, 2019…Valentine’s Day. She has now joined him as a citizen of Heaven. Henry and Ellen Kirby, Louis and Hedwig Laval, Jimmy and Lindy Laval, and Mignon (Laval)…
Read MoreHelen Neree Vaughn
Helen Neree Vaughn was born October 2nd, 1924 to Thomas A. and Mary A. Henkins. She passed away gently on February 19th, 2019 at the age of 94. Helen grew up in Cowgill, MO and graduated from New York High School in 1941. She continued her education at Southwest Baptist College where she met her…
Read MoreKenneth (Kenny) Albert Pence
Kenneth (Kenny) Albert Pence, age 75, of Pittsburg, MO passed away peacefully at home February 19, 2019 surrounded by family. A visitation will be held Tuesday, Feb 26 from 6-8 pm at First Baptist Church in Hermitage, Mo. Another visitation will be from 6-8 pm on Thursday, February 28, at Heartland, 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd.,…
Read MoreMichael Kruse
Michael Kruse, 72, of Odessa, MO passed away February 19, 2019. Michael was born December 15, 1946 to Quentin LaVerne Kruse and Helen Ruth Kilgore Kruse. He graduated Raytown High School and enlisted in the US Navy. Michael served in the US Navy from 1968 to 1970. He served aboard the USS King DLG 10…
Read MoreCarol S. Doud
Carol S. Doud, 72, of Belton, MO, passed on Wednesday, February 13, 2019, at Promise Hospital of Overland Park, KS. Born June 11, 1946, in Corpus Christi, TX, Carol was the daughter of the late Andrew Womack and late Ruby Davis-Womack. She was a 1964 graduate of North Side High School, Corpus Christi, TX. Later…
Read MoreAndrea Fay Klatt
Our beloved Andrea Fay Klatt entered into eternal peace and freedom on Saturday, February 16 at University Hospital. She passed peacefully with her mother and loved ones by her side. While Andrea fell ill and suffered from the disease of addiction, we choose to remember her for her vibrant spirit, her beautiful smile and the…
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