Jim was born on April 03,1940 in Ansley, Nebraska on a farm. He was delivered on the kitchen table by his feisty Irish grandmother, Bridget Grant. The family moved to Moberly, Mo where Jim graduated from Moberly High School. He joined the U.S. Air Force and served for 4 years. Upon his discharge, Jim settled…

Don R. Stuckel, 73, of Independence, Missouri passed away peacefully on January 27, 2017.  Don was born August 12, 1943 in Long Prairie, Minnesota to Arthur and Clara Stuckel.  He served 3 years in the US Army, stationed in Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri. Don and wife JoAnn moved to Independence, Missouri 22 1/2 years ago.…

Marilyn Rose Matheis Davis, 76 of Waverly, Lexington and Braymer, Missouri passed away January 20, 2017.  A memorial service will be held 11:00 AM, Friday, February 10, 2017 at Waverly Baptist Church, Waverly, Missouri.  Burial in Waverly. Marilyn was born August 10, 1940 in Kansas City, Missouri.  She was raised and graduated high school in…

Deborah Patterson, 62, of Columbia passed away Sunday, January 22, 2017 at her home after fighting cancer for 20 years. A celebration of Debbie’s life will be a memorial service at 1:30 p.m., Friday, February 3rd, 2017 at Parkade Baptist Church 2102 N Garth, Columbia, MO 65202. Placement of her cremains will be held later…

Katherine “Kathy” Elaine Erwin Byrnes, 61, of Overland Park, Kansas, passed away surrounded by family on January 24, 2017. A visitation will be from 2:00-3:00 pm followed by a memorial mass at 3:00 pm at Cure of Ars Catholic Church, 9401 Mission Rd, Leawood, Kansas on January 29, 2017. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions…

Glenn Allen Staggs, Sr., 65, of Independence, Missouri passed away January 24, 2017 at his home from cancer. Graveside services will be held at 12:00PM, Friday, January 27, 2017 at Brooking Cemetery, Raytown, Missouri. Visitation will be held Friday, January 27, 2017 at 11:00AM at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society, Raytown, Missouri. Mr. Staggs was…

John “Jack” O’Brien, 78, of Raytown, Missouri passed away January 20, 2017. A memorial gathering will be held from 3:00PM – 5:00PM, Friday, January 27, 2017 at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society, Raytown, Missouri. Mr. O’Brien was born to John & Grace O’Brien of Kansas City, Missouri on May 22, 1938. John and Sandra were…

Peggy Wilson, 81, of Independence, Missouri passed away January 24, 2017.  A visitation will be held 10:00 – 11:00 AM, Monday, January 30th, 2017 at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society, 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd, Raytown, MO.  A Celebration of Life will follow at 11:00 AM at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society.  Burial in Mt. Washington…

Ms. Carolyn S. Richardson age 76 years, of Jefferson City, Mo., died Sunday, January 22, 2017. Carolyn was born April 9, 1940 in Mt. Vernon, Mo., the daughter of Glen and Pauline (Berry) Richardson. Survivors include: three children, Greg Langendoerfer and his wife Tracey of Toas, Mo., Tracy Henson and her husband Greg of Brazito,…

Margaret D Jones, 92, Independence, Missouri passed away Friday, January 20, 2017.  A visitation will be held 10:30 – 11:00 AM, Tuesday, January 24th, 2017 at Nativity of Mary Catholic Church, Independence, Missouri.  A Prayer Service will follow at 11:oo AM at Nativity of Mary.  Burial in Scott Cemetery, Amsterdam, Missouri. Margaret was born April…