Roger William Walker passed away on April 6, 2025, in Buckner, Missouri. Born on November 8, 1961, in St. Joseph, Missouri, Roger lived a life marked by hard work dedication to his trades and devotion to his family. Roger spent over three decades working as a machinist and a carpenter, both careers that reflected his…

Diane Kufner, 82, passed away on April 6, 2025, in Buckner, Missouri. Born on January 6, 1943, in St. Joseph, Missouri, Diane lived a life rooted in faith, family and love. Throughout her life, Diane was known for her unwavering devotion to God and her deep spirituality. Her commitment to her faith was evident in…

Was born on 01-03-1944 in Keokuk, Iowa to Austin Eugene Diehl and Marjorie Louise (Kirchner) Diehl. He was raised in Kahoka, Missouri. He attended kindergarten class which was held at the Masonic Temple. (He would later marry one of his classmates.) He was a baptized member of Kahoka Baptist Church. He attended Kahoka Public School…

Elaine Irene Jones passed away at Boone Health on the morning of April 7, 2025 after a long battle with several ailments. Elaine was born on February 3, 1948 in Alton, Illinois to Lloyd William and Thelma Irene (Hall) Slaughter. She was the eldest of three girls, and kept things interesting for her family. Elaine…

The family of Tommy Wayne Stepaniak, of Paola, Kansas, sadly announces his passing on March 26, 2025. He was 74. Tom was born in Fresno, California, but grew up in Stilwell, Kansas. He graduated from Stilwell High School in 1968, lettering in football, basketball and track. Tom served in the Navy aboard the USS Vancouver…

Sharon Lucille Allison, 80, of Independence, MO, passed away peacefully on April 8, 2025. Born Sharon Lucille Frisbey to Velma (Andes) and Art Frisbey on December 31, 1944. Preceded in death by her Mother Velma, Father Art, Brother Roger, Sister Rose-Etta Chinnery (brother-in-law Robert) and sister-in-law Donna. Survived by Brothers Kenny (sister-in-law Elizabeth Ann) and…

Mark A. Ditto, 53, of Kansas City, MO passed away April 1, 2025. Mark was born on February 23, 1972 in St. Louis, MO. Memorial services will be held at 2:00pm, Saturday, April 26, 2025 at Red Bridge Methodist Church, 636 E 117th St. Kansas City, MO 64131.  Survivors include: sister, Wendolyn Lee; brother-in-law, Michael Lee; mother,…

Helen was the only child of Carl and Virginia (Moran) Moore, she was born July 23, 1931 and went home to her Heavenly Father on Saturday, April 5, 2025 at the age of 93. She was born on a farm in Chilhowee, Missouri and moved to Kansas City with her parents at the age of…

Don Furr, 82, of Blue Springs, Missouri passed away March 13th surrounded by family. There will be a celebration of life on Saturday, June 14th from 2-6pm at The Gamber Community Center, 4 SE Independence Ave., Lee’s Summit, MO 64063. Don was born September 27, 1942 in Kansas City, Missouri. He graduated from Center High…

David “Dave” Martin Johnson, 74, of Leawood, Kansas, passed away peacefully on the evening of Thursday, March 20, 2025, at Olathe Medical Hospital, with his daughter Brittany and son Collin holding his hands. He spent his final days surrounded by friends and family, including his beloved dog, Lacey, and the well-wishes of those who knew him.…