Kevin Glen Neuman of Overland Park, KS passed away on Jan. 2, 2024. The witty red-headed guy who loved his family, greyhounds, puns and good, solid work was 75. Born in Walla Walla, WA in 1948, he spent his childhood in the Pacific Northwest, doing such quirky and novel things as taking accordion lessons and…

Marilyn Mae Stiner Wolff, 91, of Paola, Kansas, formerly of Olathe, passed away January 10, 2024, at her home. Marilyn requested cremation with no service or visitation. Marilyn was born May 9, 1932, in Frankfort, Kansas to Merl Stiner and Nellie Theis Stiner. Marilyn graduated from Centralia High School and attended 1 year at Kansas…

Carolyn Joyce (Eppinger) Higgason, 88, of Overland Park, KS passed away the morning of January 13, 2024, at her home in Vintage Park Assisted Living. Mrs. Higgason was born on April 15, 1935, in Norton, KS. Her parents were Harry and Zelda (Frame) Eppinger. Music was a big part of her life through band, piano…

Gayle Lynn (Copenhaver) Tustison, 70, of Blue Springs, Mo, passed away on Sunday, January 7, 2024, at Saint Mary’s Medical Center. Family will receive friends on Wednesday, January 17, 2024, at 10:00am, at Heartland Cremation and Burial Society located at 6113 Blue Ridge Boulevard, Raytown, Mo. Funeral Services will begin at 11:00am with burial at…

Betty Jo Ann Haug, 81, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on January 11, 2024 in Jefferson City, MO. Betty, the daughter of Wesley and Myra Grote was born on October 29, 1942 in Oakdale, IL. She was raised in Granite City, IL with her siblings LaVerna and Jim. Jack and Betty Haug were…

Brian E. Parsel, 73, of Hallsville, Missouri passed away on December 20, 2023. Brian was born in St. Louis Missouri to Louis and Earlean Parsel, on May 31, 1950. Brian worked all his life in the construction industry. He took much pride in his work. Brian worked hard and played hard. He enjoyed his happy…

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Carter Marvin Estes, a beloved member of our community. Carter, aged 81, departed from this world on January 5, 2024, in Raytown, Missouri surrounded by family and friends. He was born on October 28, 1942, in Robbinsville, North Carolina, to the late Lenora Cable…

Rosalind J. Webb ( Philpott ), 82, of Leawood KS died January 8th, 2024 at Kansas City Hospice House just a few days after her arrival. She died peacefully surrounded by what she loved most. Family, flowers, music, and books. Roz was preceded in death by the love of her life and husband Ray Webb,…

Donna Stilwell-Kronick of Kansas City, Missouri passed away on January 6th, 2024, at age 67. She passed peacefully with her daughter Nicole and former husband Michael by her side. A Celebration of Life will be held at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society (802 NW Vesper St, Blue Springs, MO) on Saturday, January 20th, from 10am-12pm.…

Dennis Roy Ballard, 82, of Sturgeon, Missouri, passed away peacefully on January 3rd, 2024. His wife of 63 years, Rita Kay Ballard, was at his side. Born November 1, 1941, to Mervin “Buck” Ballard and Dorothy Ballard of Red Oak, Iowa, Dennis graduated from Red Oak High School in 1959, and continued his education at…