Obituaries

Heartland Cremation - Robert D. Grayson

Robert D. Grayson

Robert Grayson, 55, Kansas City, MO passed away May 3, 2012.  He was born November 27, 1956 in Kansas City, KS to W.C. and Marian Cartwright.   A memorial service will be held at Noon on Sat., May 12, Metropolitan Spiritual Church of Christ, 1231 Garfield, Ave., KCMO 64127.  Robert will be greatly missed by his loving…

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Heartland Cremation - Frank Garro

Frank Garro

Frank M. Garro 88 passed away May 17, 2012. He had a 20-year career in the military including service in WWII and the Korean Conflict. Following the military Mr. Garro had a second career in medical research. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Joann, and sons, James, Frank, Timothy and David as…

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Heartland Cremation - James "Jim" Hellmann

James “Jim” Hellmann

Fun-loving. Free-spirited. Folksy. These are just some of the adjectives friends and family use to describe Jim Hellmann. Jim brought a smile to everyone’s face and was known for his hilarious stories, passion for music, and uncanny ability to name any animal he came in contact with. Jim died unexpectedly Wednesday, May 16, 2012, while…

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Julian “Bubba” McCormick

Julian “Bubba” McCormick, 62, passed away Tuesday, May 15, 2012 at the Harry S. Truman Veterans Hospital in Columbia, Missouri. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday May 19, 2012 at the VFW Post #280 in Columbia.  Bubba was born in Jacksonville, Florida on June 25, 1949.  He is preceded in death by…

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Heartland Cremation - Donald J. Aaron

Donald J. Aaron

Donald J. Aaron, 54, Wellington, KS passed away April 28, 2012 at Centerpoint Medical Center in Independence, MO.  Donald was born July 6, 1957 in Wichita, KS to Donald and Patricia Aaron.  Cremation will take place.  Services have not been planned at this time.

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Belinda Sue Martinez

Belinda Sue Martinez passed Monday morning, May 14, while surrounded by her family. She was 60yrs old and is survived by 3 siblings, 3 children and 2 grandchildren. A celebration of her life will be held on May 26 from 2-6 at Optimist Club, 11600 24st S, Independence 64052.

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Virginia Lamont Crawford Ryan

Virginia Ryan, 68, Belton, MO went to be with the Lord on May 16, 2012. Virginia was born, June 20, 1943 in Kansas City, MO to Alvin Lamont and Doris Virginia (Smith) Crawford. She graduated from Ruskin High School in 1961 and went on to attend KU for 2 years. She was the proud owner…

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Heartland Cremation - Esther May Kipp

Esther May Kipp

ESTHER MINER KIPP Esther Miner Kipp (April 17, 1919) went to be with the Lord May 17.  She leaves her husband Norbert Kipp, 2 daughters,  Judy, Elizabeth & husband Tom, grandchildren – Steve (Terisa), Mark (Shelly) Julie (Michael) William, 10 great grandchildren, 6 great, great, grandchildren. She received Jesus as her Savior in 1970 and was active…

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Heartland Cremation - Mary Magdalen Luke

Mary Magdalen Luke

Magdalen Luke, 97, made her transition May 15, 2012 in Overland Park, KS.  Born February 25, 1915 in Yates Center, KS, she lived 70 years in Kansas City.  She worked for SS Kresge Co. as office manager and later as office manager for Style-Craft Greeting Card Co., along with volunteering for many organizations over the…

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George Brown

  George E Brown born August 13, 1934 and died peacefully May 15, 2012.  George’s childhood was spent in the Harrisonville area.  His adult life, he lived in Kansas City, where he drove transport trucks for several companies.  George is survived by; step sons, Mark A Brown, Oak Grove, MO, Kenneth D. Brown of Baltimore,…

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