Shannon  Marie Van Lanker-Chouteau, 24, Raytown, Missouri passed away September 25, 2013 in Independence, Missouri from a gunshot to the heart.  Funeral services will be held 7:00 PM, Wednesday, October 2, 2013 at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society, 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd, Raytown, Missouri.  A visitation will be held 5:00-7:00 PM, prior to the funeral.…

Delores J. Coffer, 81, peacefully passed into eternal life at her daughter’s side Tuesday evening September 24, 2013. She was affectionately known to family and friends as Dode, and Annie to her three doting granddaughters. Delores was born on October 10, 1931 in Abilene, KS to Elmo and Agnes Adamson. She was preceded in death…

Mizzou is without one of its most devoted Tiger fans.  Jeffrey Alexis Delsemme passed away peacefully at his home on September 25, 2013 with a dear friend and family members. Jeff loved his career as a manufacturer’s representative for The Hammond Group.  He was an avid fan of many sports and his knowledge was rarely…

David Glen Riggs March 7th, 1962 to September 16th, 2013 Beloved son of James and Virginia Riggs David, formerly of Raytown, tragically died at the age of 51 in a plane accident while performing at an air show in northeast China doing what he loved best. He will be remembered by his family and friends…

Dr. Donald Gipe, 68, Kansas City, Mo, passed away Sept. 18, 2013.  A private military graveside will be held at Ft. Logan National Cemetery, in Colorado.    

Raymond Rizzoni, Jr. referred to as Ray by his family and friends passed away on September 19, 2013.  Ray had been battling a long fight with COPD and bouts of pneumonia over the last three years; he fought it with everything in him, but could not overcome the damage, but he was a fighter.  Ray…