Laurie Lee (Leffingwell) Slimane, born November 7, 1953, in Neosho, MO, passed away February 12, 2025, surrounded by her family and loved ones. Laurie was a beloved figure, known for her infectious smile, deep love for theater, cooking, and spending time with her family and friends. She graduated from Leavenworth High School in 1971, earning…

Steven B. Jakobe, 63, of Raytown, MO received his turbo charged angel wings February 12, 2025 at home. A Farewell Service will be held at 3:00pm, Monday, February 17, 2025 at Heartland Cremation and Burial Society, 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd. Raytown, MO. Visitation will be held prior to the Farewell Service at 2:00pm. Dress down…

Michael Raymond Lee passed away February 6, 2025 at the age of 76 in Overland Park, KS surrounded by his family. Mike was born on December 11, 1948 to Raymond and Harriet Lee in Oak Park, IL. After moving to Coffeeville, KS, his family relocated to Cedarburg, WI in 1959. He graduated from Cedarburg High…

Kenneth Bray, of Lexington, MO passed away January 13, 2025 at home surrounded by family. Kenneth was born October 14, 1932 in Blue Grove, TX. Kenneth served in the U.S. Army during the Korean war from 1953-1955. He met and married Carol in Missouri in 1974. He worked at LCAAP in Independence from 1965-1979. Kenneth…

Brenden Hughes, 27 of Olathe KS passed away Feb 4, 2025 at Olathe Medical Center after battling a lengthy illness with a brief hospitalization. He was surrounded by family and wrapped in love. Brenden was kind, sensitive, caring, thoughtful, and loving. Even in death he was selfless having registered as an organ donor and saving…

Pamela Sue (Rojewski) Barrett, 77, of Independence Mo. Passed on to life eternal at 3:42 AM on Friday Feb. 7, 2025. She was born July 2, 1947 to Idella and John Rojewski of Bradner Ohio. She grew up in Bradner and attended the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. She attended Graceland…

Michael Andrew Eggert, 54, passed away in his Independence home on January 9, 2025. Michael is the son of the late Glenn and Betty Eggert. He was born in Independence, MO on August 5, 1970. He lived most of his life on a small farm near Odessa, MO. He was a 1988 graduate of Odessa…

Laura Anne Lee passed away on January 11, 2025, in Kansas City, Missouri. Born on September 27, 1960, in Lewistown, Pennsylvania. Laura lived a life marked by dedication, passion, and warmth. A Celebration of Life will be held on February 22, 2025, from 2:00PM to 4:00PM at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society, located at 6113…

Russell “Bud” Henry, 74, passed away on February 4, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family and friends. A true outdoorsman with a heart as big as the open sky, Bud lived his life doing what he loved—spending time with his family, working hard, and enjoying the simple pleasures of life. Born on September…

Debbie Rankins, 72, of Independence, MO passed away on January 31, 2025 at 6:40 am. The family will be holding a private service on Monday, February 3, 2025 at 9:30am at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society in Raytown, MO. Ms. Rankins was born June 18, 1952 in Fairbanks, Alaska. Debbie was a very loving mother,…