Eric Gustin, 61, of Holden, MO, passed away July 10, 2023 at home from health complications. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Eric was born on December 22, 1961 in Riverside, CA. He co-owned Holden Car Care for many years. Eric then became an EMT and worked for the City…

Xochitl Garcia Kelley, 92, of Kansas City, MO passed away July 14, 2023. Memorial services will be held from 3-8pm, Friday, August 4, 2023 at Fleming Meeting Hall, Blue Springs, MO. Xochitl was born November 7, 1930 in Mexico City. Xochitl, from the Aztec culture meaning “flower” studied art and painting 1948-1990. She graduated from…

MARY JANE THOMPSON, 86, OF NEW BLOOMFIELD, MO PASSED AWAY PEACEFULLY, FRIDAY JULY 14, 2023 AT HER HOME WITH HER FAMILY BY HER SIDE. SHE WAS BORN IN DIXIE, MO ON AUGUST 23, 1936 TO THE LATE ADRIAN “AJ” AND BRAXIE (BOYD) CAVE. SHE IS SURVIVED BY HER HUSBAND, NORMAN L. THOMPSON, OF 68 YEARS.…

Nathan Edward Porter, a proud Veteran of the United States Navy, passed away on Thursday, July 6, 2023, after a long and well-lived life. He was born on June 3, 1951, in Kansas City, Missouri to Atrinity and Doris Mae Porter. Services for Nate will be held on Thursday July 20, 2023, at Heartland Cremation…

On July 9, 2023, Gary E. Brown Sr. (76) passed away peacefully with his loved ones next to him. He was born on November 5, 1946, in Springfield, Missouri. He is lived on by many family members, Gary Brown Jr. (Son), Michael and his wife Jessica Brown (Son and Daughter-in-Law), Patricia and her husband Marc…

Justin Scott Siwek was a devoted father, brother, and friend. He always gave 100% to whatever challenge was in front of him and he was a very hard worker. He enjoyed fishing and outdoor activities. His goal was to be there for his son no matter what. Justin had been missing for two years and…

Virginia (Girlie) Santiago – Palao, 78, of Overland Park, KS, passed away on Tuesday, July 11, 2023 at The University of Kansas Health System. Born on June 18, 1945, in Valenzuela City, Philippines. She lived in Elgin, IL and was a resident of Overland Park, KS since 2008. She was a devoted mother, grandmother, and…

Philipp Pflughaupt, 67, of Independence, MO passed away July 10, 2023. His memorial service will be held at 2PM, Friday, July 14, 2023 at Heartland Cremation and Burial Society, Raytown, MO. Phil was born June 17, 1956 in Valparaiso, Indiana to Betty and Wolfgang Pflughaupt. Phil owned his own construction safety consulting business for 25…

Life’s Reflection Reverend Robert Browning Jr. was born on April 9, 1951, in Kansas City, Mo. to the union of Robert Browning Sr. and Marian Manson Browning. Both parents proceed him in death, along with his two uncles Chester Browning and Gabe Brown. He grew up in Kansas City, Mo. as an only child, where…

Eleanor Bernadine DiRe will be remembered for her kind and gentle spirit and her love of laughter. She was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Henry L. DiRe. Eleanor is survived by her four children: Henri Etta DiRe (Steve Gregory, spouse), Elizabeth Mullins (Ed Mullins, spouse) Ericka DiRe and Sam DiRe (Yvette…