In Loving Memory of Elyse Simone Mele and Justin Michael Burnell With profound sadness, we share the sudden and tragic passing of Elyse Simone Mele and her beloved husband, Justin Michael Burnell, along with their cherished dog, Ada. Though their time together was brief, their love and impact on those around them were immeasurable. Their…

We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Barbara Bronson, on April 1, 2025. Barbara was born on May 28, 1949 to Wilson and Anna Mae Megee. Barbara was a 1967 graduate of Lewistown High School. Throughout her life, she enjoyed hobbies such as arts and crafts, sewing, gardening and most of all, spending…

Rudy D. Taylor, 78, of Overland Park, KS passed away January 29, 2025. Celebration of life will be held from 4pm-7pm on Sunday, April 13, 2025 at Hyvee, 95th and Antioch, Overland Park, KS, celebration of life will be held in the upstairs dining room. Mr. Taylor was born January 7, 1947 in Monmouth, Illinois.…

Elli Phaedra Tzalopoulou Barnstone passed away peacefully on March 26th, 2025, in Columbia, MO, attended at her bedside by her daughter Aliki, granddaughter Zoë, Visiting Angels, and the loving staff at Cedarhurst. Craig, her son-in-law, had faithfully cared for her for the past decade. She was born June 10th,1924, on the island of Prinkipos near…

David Alan Mattonen, age 67, of Blue Springs, Missouri was called home to be with the Lord on March 29, 2025 at Ignite Medical Resorts – St. Mary’s. David was born the eldest of four children on August 23, 1957 in Virginia, Minnesota to Jack(ie) Marvin Mattonen and Wilma Ruth Boyer. He was preceded in…

Arlene Fern Gerhard Norris August 9, 1932- March 28, 2025 Arlene was born on a farm in Otoe County, Nebraska in the summer of 1932 to Claude and Nola Gerhard. She had two sisters, Janice Gerhard McIntosh and Lila Gerhard Oberle. Arlene graduated from Eagle High School where she played volleyball and was a cheerleader.…

August 8, 1956 – March 29, 2025 Michael Lee Loveall, 68, of Independence, Missouri, passed away on March 29, 2025. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend who will be deeply missed. Mike was born on August 8, 1956, to Dorothea and Donald Loveall, who preceded him in death. He spent…

Jan Audre Miller Good, 89 years old, passed away peacefully at St. Luke’s Hospice House on March 29, 2025. Born November 4, 1935, in Independence, Missouri to parents Mel and Lucy Mill. Jan had a special talent for entertaining others with her special sense of humor. She leaves behind the love of her life Roger…

Donald Delbert Young born July 3,1950 is now at peace with Jesus having passed away on March 25, 2025. Don was preceded in death by his father Delbert Young and mother Winifred (Dorman)Young, brother David Young, sisters: Kathy Pfeiler, Sandy Thompson, and Joyce Calvert. Sisters-in-laws: Patty Young and Edie Young and also his little buddy,…

With heavy hearts, we announce that our dad, Joe Rice, has passed peacefully after a 3-year battle with cancer. He passed surrounded by family and faith at his assisted living residence in Overland Park, KS, on Thursday, March 27, 2025, just 1 day short of the anniversary of the death of our mom and his…