Dr. Marilou Joyner unexpectedly passed away at the age of 74 on June, 3, 2023, surrounded by her loved ones. She was the complete package, beautiful, talented, compassionate and inspiring. She had an incredible 40-plus-year career as an educator and businessperson, and was a true leader in her community, region, and the state of Missouri.…

Kristopher Jonathan Kolander, 43, of Blue Springs, Missouri passed away May 28, 2023. Although he left this world without warning, he was at his favorite place surrounded by his favorite people. There is no question that Kris is now in heaven with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Kristopher was born on June 11, 1979…

Beverly J. Johnson (1931-2023) Beverly June (Wagner) Johnson, Independence, Missouri, was born July 1, 1931 to Joseph Hubert Wagner and Bertha Lela Frede in Kansas City, Missouri. She passed away peacefully on June 1, 2023. Beverly attended William Chrisman High School in Independence, Missouri, and received her G.E.D. in April 1965. She was united in…

Marvin Mont Silvey, Jr. (Buddy), 79, of Lee’s Summit, MO., formerly of Raytown, MO., and Liberty, MO., passed away on Thursday, May 25, 2023, in Lee’s Summit, MO at John Knox Village Rehabilitation Center. He was born February 24, 1944, in Kansas City, MO. to Marvin and Hazel (Tuttle) Silvey. He graduated from Raytown High…

Robert Edward Huff, age 59, of La Cygne, Kansas, passed away on June 2, 2023. Robert proudly served our country in the United States Marine Corp. Two of his greatest joys in life was fishing with his dad and brother, and playing Santa for his friends and family. Robert was preceded in death by his…

The world became a little dimmer on May 27, 2023, when Norma Lee Hedrick Hall died peacefully surrounded by family. Her faith in God was strong, she lived her faith in action daily, and she is now at peace and in a better place. Norma was born in Knoxville, Iowa on October 31, 1933 to…

Cynthia L. Hatfield, 69 of Grandview, MO passed away on May 26, 2023. Services for Cynthia will be Tuesday June 6th, 2023, at Heartland Cremation and Burial Society, 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd, Raytown, MO 64133. Visitation will be from 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM. Her funeral service will follow starting at 3:00 PM. Mrs. Hatfield…

Michael Schleicher, born on December 23, 1953, in Kansas City, Missouri, passed away on June 1, 2023, in Raytown, MO. He was the son of William Schleicher and Betty Schleicher. He was 69 years old at the time of his death. Mike married his beloved Diane in 1980, and together they raised three children: Jessica…

Craig Martin Belgarde, 53, of Raytown Missouri, passed away on May 29th, 2023. Services for Craig will be held Wednesday June 7th, 2023, at Heartland Cremation and Burial Society, 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd. Raytown, MO 64133. Visitation will be held from 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM. His Memorial Service will follow at 5:00 PM. Craig…