Barbara Louise McLaughlin, 89, of Raytown, Missouri, passed away at her home on November 23, 2025. In accordance with her wishes, no services are planned. Barbara is remembered by her family: daughter-in-law Christine Carpenter; son and daughter-in-law Keith and Paula McLaughlin; son and daughter-in-law Kevin and Sharon McLaughlin; son Jim “Boobie” McLaughlin; and daughter and…

Marietta Asenith Cartmell (87) was born November 23, 1937 in Kansas City, Missouri to Arthur and Julia Mabel (King) Cartmell. Marietta passed away November 22nd, 2025 at Independence Manor in Independence, Missouri. Marietta was a devoted follower of Christ from an early age and was active in Youth for Christ during the 1950s. She enjoyed…

Donna Mae Van Lew, 89, of Akron, IA passed away on November 18, 2025 at Akron Care Center from Heart Failure. Graveside services will be held at 2:30pm on Friday, November 28, 2025 at Platte City Cemetery, Platte City, MO. Donna was born on October 4, 1936, in Woodward, Iowa. She graduated from Woodward High…

Cary Davis, 67, of Prairie Village, Kansas, passed away on November 12, 2025. Cary was born on July 8, 1958, in Kansas City, Missouri. She was a devoted mother, sister, and “Gamma,” whose greatest joy came from her family. Her two granddaughters, Brynlie and Harper, were the light of her life. Cary also had a…

Norma Jean (Loops) Bolding of Milo, Missouri passed away on November 11, 2025, after a brief illness. Though she preferred not to have her “mortal coil severed” (as she put it), she was able to die peacefully in hospice with family at her side. The youngest of three, this little firecracker was born on May…

Carol Ann Carmer (Erickson), age 84, passed away peacefully in her home on November 5th, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Carol was born on March 9th, 1941, in Riverside, California to Clarence and Violet Erickson. After graduating high school, Carol went on to Graceland College (now University) and received her teaching degree. While in…

Sharon Rae Heskett (Winkler), aged 76, passed away peacefully on November 16, 2025 at Hillside Village in De Soto, Kansas. Born on March 26, 1949 in Iowa City, Iowa, Sharon was the daughter of the late Pearl and Louis Winkler. Sharon was a mother, grandmother, and friend. After graduating from Central High School in Davenport,…

RALPH WARREN BROWN of Overland Park, KS passed away on November 14, 2025. Born August 18, 1942, in Liberty, Texas to Ralph Wilfred Brown and Ocie (Miller) Brown. Ralph was proceeded in death by his wife Patricia “Patte” (Allen) Brown, his parents, and sister Glenda Boyd. Survivors include daughter Sandra Wittwer (Overland Park, KS) her…

On the 13th day of the 11th month in the 2025 year of our lord, Margaret Katherine Catagnano, known to her family and friends as Judy, exchanged her mortal body for angel wings. Margaret dedicated her life to family while juggling a career serving the public in the telecommunication field. She was preceded in death…

Steven Edward Babcock Sr., 65, of Harrisburg Missouri, passed away on November 13th 2025, after a battle with cancer, surrounded by his family. Steve was born January 30, 1960,  the son of Charles “Chuck” and Ramona (Spencer) Babcock.  Steve grew up in Iowa with his three siblings Cindy, Charlie and Teresa.  Steve also spent part of…