John Philip Furst passed away at home on May 25, 2026. John was born in Allentown, PA to Alfred W and Mauricette (DeHon) Furst on May 21, 1947. Before moving to Independence, MO in 2009 he lived in many places, mostly in Iowa. He had many jobs throughout the years with the military being the…

Jeffery Eravi beloved Husband, father, brother, friend and gamer. He was 53 years old when he died suddenly in his home on Wednesday may 27th at 8:50 surrounded by family and friends. He was proceeded in death by his father, Thomas Eravi and his mother, Cammie Eravi and son Jacob Eravi.  He is survived by…

Philip Wells Gronemeyer was born on April 28th, 1957 at Saint Luke’s Hospital of Kansas City to Gloria and Herb Gronemeyer. Phil and his brother, Steve, lived in Kansas City, MO until Phil was 6 years old. The family then moved to Leawood KS. Phil attended Saint John’s Military School in Salina, Kansas until he…

Clara Henrietta (Clampitt) Ball, aged 95, passed away peacefully with family by her side on May 21, 2026. Clara was born on August 4, 1930, in Bolivar, Missouri, to Phil and Visa (Zumwalt) Clampitt. Following the birth of her brother Gene, the family moved to Humansville, Missouri, where Clara grew up and graduated from Humansville…

Jo Anne Kerr, 82, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away peacefully at her home on May 10, 2026, after a long and courageous battle with dementia. Jo Anne was born on June 3, 1944, in Odessa, Missouri, to Charles and Eleanor Butler. She balanced work with creating a loving home and devoting herself to her…

Susan Alice McComas, 83, passed away peacefully at home of natural causes on May 7, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. Born on January 29, 1943, in Olympia, Washington Susan spent her early years in California before raising her children in San Diego County. Throughout her life, she was known for her independence,…

Willa-De Luella Scherer entered this world on January 28, 2026, at University of Missouri Health Care in Columbia, Missouri, and passed peacefully on May 16, 2026, surrounded by the endless love of her family. Though her time here was only 108 precious days, Willa-De filled every moment with a lifetime of love, strength, joy, and…

Catherine Settle passed away at home in Fayette, Missouri, on Friday, May 15, 2026. She was 97 years old. Born in Knoxville, Tennessee, Catherine lived a life rooted in faith, family, and service. She and her beloved husband, Rev. Philip “Phil” Settle, shared a devoted Christian marriage and raised their children, Cathy, Phyllis, and Bill.…

Rayna Jean Davis born May 9, 2026, passed away peacefully in her parents’ arms at Children’s Mercy Downtown on May 17, 2026. She will be deeply missed by her dada, Brandon Davis, her mama, Kelsey Whittle Davis, and her big sissy, Ronoa Davis. Rayna was with us for 8 days and in those days, she…

Dorothy J. Staggs (73) passed away on May 13, 2026 surrounded by her loved ones. Dorothy was born April 4, 1953 in Kansas City Missouri to the late Betty and Woodrow Jett. She was the youngest to her brother Woodrow Jett Jr (Big sonny). Dorothy lived her life at home raising her kids and babysitting…