A Memorial Picnic will take place in Columbia, Missouri on April 5, 2025, 4 pm at the Columbia Farmer’s Market Pavilion in Clary-Shy Park, 1769 W. Ash Street, corner of Clinkscales and Ash. Special thanks to Columbia Farmer’s Market, Columbia Parks and Recreation, the Department of Architectural Studies, and many others for their kind assistance…

Thomas Fasbinder (63) passed away Saturday, March 8, 2025, at Kansas City Hospice House with his family by his side. Tom was born October 30, 1961, in Kansas City, MO, to Dr. Sam and Symie (Kershenbaum) Fasbinder. He was a lifelong resident of the Kansas City area. Tom graduated from Southwest High School and then…

Donna Lee Harris Rippee July 5, 1927 – March 18, 2025 Donna Lee Harris Rippee, 97, of Shawnee, Kansas, went to be with her Lord and Savior on the morning of March 18, 2025, passing peacefully in her home, surrounded by her son Doug and his wife, Jana. Donna was born on July 5, 1927,…

With heavy hearts, we share the passing of Vicki Lynn Oppel, a beloved daughter, sister, wife, mother, aunt, and friend. Born on November 2, 1951, in Chillicothe, Missouri, to John and Helen Van Dusen, Vicki’s life was a testament to love, kindness, and dedication to her family. Vicki grew up alongside her siblings, John Van…

Deborah (Debbie) Ann McVey passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of love and cherished memories.  She was a mother of one son, Richard (Nicole) Slusser, a proud grandmother to Kayla, McCayla and Heath, and a beloved great-grandmother to Aubrey, Micah, Kolby, Rose and Kalani. Debbie was one of nine siblings, preceded in death by…

David C. Morgan, 61, Raytown Missouri passed away peacefully February 12, 2025. David was born January 19, 1964 to Judith and Philip Morgan.  David was a loving father and grandfather, and his granddaughters were his greatest pleasure. He had a wonderful sense of humor and was a walking encyclopedia on cars and music. David is…

Sylvia D. Johnson of Independence, Missouri, born February 19, 1935, passed away peacefully on March 8, 2025. She graduated from William Chrisman High School in 1951. She was a devoted mother and wife. Diane was preceded in death by her husband Bob; son David; and daughter Robin. She is survived by her daughter Paula and…

Dorothy Alice Seaver was born on October 24, 1927 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and passed away comfortably at her home in Independence, Missouri on Thursday, March 13, 2023 at the age of 97. Dorothy graduated from high school in Philadelphia, then attended Graceland University in Lamoni, Iowa. For many years, she was a stay at home…

Kenton Joseph Salter, or as many knew and loved him, Joe, was born on a humble homestead in Cleburne, Arkansas, on November 15 1935, to Floyd and Anna Estlee, Joe’s life was a testament to the power of family, hard work, and unwavering love. From his early days in Arkansas, to his move to Kansas…

Nadyne Karoleen McConnell (Holmes), 98, of Raytown, MO, formerly of Lee’s Summit, MO, passed away on Monday, March 3rd, 2025 at University Health Lakewood Medical Center Long Term Care Center. She was born April 1st, 1926 in Allen County, Kansas, Township of Elmore to Ivan and Elfrieda (Olson) Holmes. Nadyne was a store manager for…