Obituaries

Heartland Cremation - M. L. Ollison

M. L. Ollison

M. L. Ollison, 67, of KCMO, passed away March 31, 2016. A visitation will be held 1-2 pm, Monday, April 4, 2016, with a memorial service at 2 pm, at Heartland, 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd., Raytown, Mo 64133. Mr. Ollison was born September 17, 1948 in Kansas City, Mo to Frank and Lola Ollison.   Mr.…

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John Vito Calia

“Papa Johnnie” – our beloved husband, father and grandpa is enjoying Easter in heaven, singing with the angel chorus. He did many things in his time here but what he did best was love his family and friends as he shared the gospel everywhere he went. John grew up in Northeast Kansas City, the eldest…

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Heartland Cremation - Jeffrey Kenneth Lanahan

Jeffrey Kenneth Lanahan

Jeffrey K. Lanahan, 34, Lee’s Summit, MO passed away March 27, 2016.  He was preceded in death by his father.  Survivors include his mother; two brothers; maternal grandparents; step-mother; step-brother; step-sister; and paternal and maternal aunts.  Jeff will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.  No services are planned at this time.  Jeff’s…

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Heartland Cremation - Randy Williamson

Randy Williamson

Randy Williamson, 62, of Columbia died Monday, March 28, 2016 at his home surrounded by his family.  Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 A.M., Thursday, March 31, 2016 at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society, 616 Jackson St., Columbia, MO 65203.  Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.  Burial…

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Heartland Cremation - Jacqueline Lee Fauss

Jacqueline Lee Fauss

Jacqueline Lee Fauss, 82, Independence, Missouri passed away March 23, 2016 at Centerpoint Medical Center.  A visitation will be held 1:00 – 2:00 PM, Friday, April 8, 2016 at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society, 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd, Raytown, Missouri, followed by a Celebration of her Life at 2:00 PM.  Memorial contributions may be made to…

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Elmer Duane Gumm

Elmer Duane (Wayne) Gumm, 71, died peacefully at St. Luke’s Hospital East on March 25, 2016. He was retired from Universal Mfg.  He was born on September 3, 1944 in Brumley, Mo. He is survived by his wife Barbara and his children Duane Jr., Joane, Faye, Jerry, Carol, Brian, Robin, Darrin, Ariana, and his many…

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Heartland Cremation - Susan Stephens

Susan Stephens

Susan Stephens, 65, of Columbia, entered into eternal rest, Wednesday, March 23, 2016 at Boone Hospital. Cremation has taken place and a Memorial Mass will be held at 3:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 30, 2016 at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, 903 Bernadette Dr., Columbia, MO 65203. The family will greet friends one hour prior…

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Heartland Cremation - Phillip Wayne Gray

Phillip Wayne Gray

Phillip Wayne Gray, 73, of Kansas City, MO has taken a peaceful journey home to our Lord Jesus Christ on March 23, 2016 after a 2 ½ year battle with prostate cancer.   The family has had an awesome life with their husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather and has tons of wonderful memories and no…

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Heartland Cremation - Michael Blake

Michael Blake

Michael Blake, 55, of Columbia died March 9, 2016 at his home.  Cremation has taken place and a Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, April 16, 2016 at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society, 616 Jackson St., Columbia, MO 65203.  The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service at the…

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Heartland Cremation - Gilman Thrane, Jr.

Gilman Thrane, Jr.

Gilman Thrane,Jr., 93, Lenexa, KS, went to be with his Lord on February 27, 2016. Born in Chicago, IL, to Lydia Edison Westness Thrane and Gilman Thrane, Sr., he was preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Everett and Irving Westness.  He married the love of his life, Doris Louise Cluever, on November 1,…

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