Obituaries
Karen Ann Prins, 62, of Ashland, MO passed peacefully to Heaven on January 8, 2014 at her home, surrounded by family and friends. She fought a courageous battle against cancer with dignity and grace. Visitation will be at Olivet Christian Church, 1991 South Olivet Rd, Columbia at 11 AM on Saturday January 11. The…
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Karen Laverne Schlag, 66, of Independence, MO passed away January 5, 2014. She was born January 6, 1947 in Ada, Oklahoma. She is preceded in death by her father, Charles Ronsley; two sons, Chad and Eric Schlag; and two brothers, Homer Carson and Arnie Ronsley. Survivors include her husband, Lester Schlag; mother, Virginia Alberta Phillips; daughter,…
Read MoreWilliam B. Cahill, 70, of Kansas City, Mo passed away January 5, 2014. A gathering for friends and family will be held Saturday, January 11, 2014 from 1-3 pm at his home, 14701 E. 59th St., Kansas City, MO 64136. William Worked at the General Motors Leeds Plant until its closing in the 80’s, more…
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James “Jimmy” Roy Taylor James Roy Taylor, 45 of Independence, MO passed away Saturday, January 4, 2014 at Centerpoint Medical Center, Independence, Missouri. He was preceded in death by his father Roy G. Taylor. He is survived by; his wife, Tina Taylor, of the home; son, Dakota Taylor of the home; daughter and son-In-Law,…
Read MoreJohn “Randy” Leach, 60 of Columbia, passed away Friday, January 3, 2014 at his home with his family by his side. Visitation will be held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, January 8, 2014 at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society, 616 Jackson St., Columbia, MO 65203, with Funeral Services immediately following at 11:00 a.m. Randy will then be cremated. Randy is survived…
Read MoreGwendolyn May Packard August 9, 1921-December 20, 2013 A loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Originally from Michigan, the family has made their home in Kansas City Since 1971. Gwen had a genuine, kind and loving heart. She cared for people, animals, nature and created beauty all around her. She will be greatly…
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Rachel Gibson was born February 6th, 1991 and stepped peacefully into the presence of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on December 31st, 2013 surrounded by her family and wonderful caregivers from Crossroads Hospice. She was 22 years old. She is preceded by her grandmother, Joyce Weldy. She is survived by her mother and father,…
Read MoreEugene “Gene”, Edwin Swanson Jr, 56, of Raytown, Missouri passed away December 28, 2013. A visitation will be held 2:00 – 3:00 PM, January 2, 2014 at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society, 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd, Raytown, Missouri. Memorial services will follow at 3:00 PM at Heartland. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial…
Read MoreElizabeth Tripses, 87, passed peacefully at home on December 29, 2013. She was born January 17, 1926 in Kansas City, Missouri. She attended Central High School and then attended Kansas City University (later rename University of Missouri at Kansas City), receiving Bachelors of Arts in Biology and Chemistry . She married John Tripses on November…
Read MoreMildred E. “Mid” Canning, 77, of Independence, Mo died December 26, 2013 at The Groves Nursing Home, Hospice Care Unit, following a long illness. Mid is survived by her husband Lester Canning, of the family home; four sons Scott (Lehua) Canning of Carnation, WA, Todd (Donald Murphy) Canning, New York City, NY, Ross (Michele Pelot)…
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