Obituaries
Linda Jean (Collins) Smith, 76, passed away very peacefully with her family at bedside on December 12, 2022. Preceding her in death were her parents Herman (Johnny) and Dottie Collins, her beloved sons David and Charlie, and her only nephew Taylor. She is survived by her sister Denise Collins, daughters Dottie (Lester) Dial, and Cheri…
Read MoreBetty Ruth ( Goolsby) Fleming was born May 9, 1933 to Dora (Lippold) and Ralph Goolsby in Verdon, Nebraska, the middle child of 7. She attended Verdon schools and graduated in 1951. She played volleyball in high school and was a cheerleader. She taught herself to sew, making clothes for herself and sisters out of…
Read MoreJames E. Appelwick, 76, of Shawnee, KS passed away December 1, 2022. Private family service is pending. Dr. Appelwick was born December 28, 1945 in Madison, SD. Jim graduated from the University of South Dakota in 1967 and Northwestern University Medical School in 1972. After his military service at Fort Hood, TX, he practiced as…
Read MoreBryan Keith Cross, 53, of Raymore, MO passed away December 2, 2022. Memorial services will be held after the holidays with more information to come. Bryan was born October 10, 1969 in Kansas City, MO. He was preceded in death by: father, Tom Cross. Survivors include: mother, Celesta Sue Cross; daughter, Megan Cross; aunts and…
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Penny Ellen West, 44, passed on November 24, 2022. She was born to Danny West and Sherry Catron on August 20, 1978. Her and Eddie Moise lived together in Kansas City, Missouri. Together they raised 4 children Brittany, Shelby, Tony, Hunter. She is also survived by 2 grandchildren, Dalton and Knightly. God saw you getting…
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Claudell County, 76, of Lee’s Summit, MO passe away December 7, 2022 at John Knox Village Hospice. Mrs. County was born November 24, 1946 in Downner’s Grove, IL. Claudell was a musican, artist, teacher, minister, and seminary profesor. She was preceded in death by: son, William; and parents, John and Isabelle Poljak. Surivors include: husband,…
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Cheryl Diane Heller, 63, of Grandview, MO passed away December 1, 2022. Memorial service will be held from 3:00pm-4:00pm on January 7, 2022 with celebration of life to follow with food at Elks 2088 Lodge, 13600 Arrington Rd Grandview, MO 64030, 816-761-8990. Cheryl was a lifelong resident of the Kansas City area, having graduated from…
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Edna Mae Moore, 65, of Kansas City, MO passed away December 2, 2022. Visitation will be held from 10:00am-12:00pm, December 10, 2022 at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society, 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd, Raytown, MO 64133. Graveside service will follow the visitation at Brooking Cemetery, Raytown, MO. Edna was born June 18, 1957 in east St.…
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Ethel Ione Franz, 62, of Greenwood Missouri peacefully passed away in her home on December 6th 2022, with the love of her life, John Bersuch at her side. Celebration of Life services will be held at 12:30 PM on Friday December 16th 2022 at Northern Boulevard United Methodist, 1800 Northern Boulevard, Independence, MO 64035. Reception…
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Wanda June Johnson, 81, of Bogata, Texas, passed away November 26, 2022 at home surrounded by family from natural causes. A private service will be held in the spring. Wanda was born August 2, 1941 in Rugby, Texas to Carl and Doris Hervey. She was a hardworking, single mom who worked various jobs to take…
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