Josie was born in Albuquerque New Mexico, daughter of Saraphina Barreras.  She attended Albuquerque High School and spent 24 years working for Avon as a Spanish translator.  Josie was a mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and great great grandmother.  She was loved by all, she loved all, she was full of life, she was strong, she…

Edmund James Wcislo, Jr., 69, of Mission, Kansas passed away February 24, 2023. He was born on April 13, 1953 to Edmund James Wcislo, Sr. and Estelle Francis McDermott in Edison, New Jersey. He loved anything that had to do with the beach, Jimmy Buffet and jazz music. He loved being on the open waters…

Dorothy Ann Hinterleitner (nee Leppke) went to our Savior’s loving arms on March 2nd, 2023. Dorothy (Dottie) was born Aug 5th, 1932 in rural Yellow Medicine County, MN to Alfred and Laurene Leppke. She was baptized and confirmed at St John’s Lutheran Church in Yellow Medicine Co. Dorothy graduated from Dawson High School and received…

On February 21st, 2023, Jamal Walker Garcia unexpectedly passed away in Kansas City, Missouri at the age of 53. Jamal is survived by his mother Janet Garcia of North Hills, California; his wife Heather; his children Andrew, Raiden, and Poseidon; his siblings Chris, Sean, George, Nicol, and Shannon; and many nieces and nephews. Those who predeceased him include…

Donna Lee Sanders, 69, of Independence, MO passed away February 27th, 2023 in Lee Summit, MO. Donna was born on December 1st, 1953 in Kansas City, MO. She loved gardening, camping, and listening to her vinyl records. Her family was the most important thing to her. A celebration of life will be held in the springtime at Blue…

Michael Richard Crump of Lee’s Summit, MO passed away peacefully on February 24, 2023 surrounded by family after a months-long battle with pneumonia. Michael was born on February 27, 1953 in Independence, Missouri to Vernon and Doris Crump. He spent his childhood in Kearney, Missouri where he was on the high school football and basketball team, was…

Claud Poynor, 76, of Kansas City, Missouri passed away November 11, 2022, at Research Medical Center of respiratory failure. A Military Graveside Service for Claud will be held Friday May 12, 2023, at 3:00 PM at Missouri Veterans Cemetery in Higginsville, MO. Mr. Poynor was born on April 21, 1946, in Decatur, Texas. Claud was…

Joseph Michael Mangino, 57, of Olathe, Kansas passed away February 26th, 2023 at Evergreen Hospice in Olathe, Kansas.  Joseph was born, February 4th, 1966 to James and Paulette Mangino in Hartford, Connecticut.  The family moved to Woodridge, Illinois in 1979. Joe had worked as a maintenance person early in his career then went to retail.…

Brandon Charles Nolan, 37, of Merriam, KS passed away February 28, 2023 at his home. Memorial services will be held at 12pm, Saturday, March 4, 2023 at the American Legion Post 327, Shawnee, KS. Brandon was born June 25, 1985 in Kansas City, KS. He served in the United States Army and did two tours…

Cody A LePage, 29, passed away on Thursday February 16, 2023, at home in Belton, MO. He will be deeply missed until they meet again. Born on January 8, 1994 in Kansas City, MO. Cody lived in Hiawatha, KS until he was 8. They moved to Belton, MO, he was a student at Belton High…

William D. “Bill” Lewis, 90, of Olathe, Kansas, formerly of Catlettsburg, Kentucky, passed away February 21, 2023 surrounded by his family. He was born on March 4, 1932 in New Boston, Ohio, the only child of Norma and Harold Lewis. He graduated from Ashland High School where he met his wife Leola “Odie”. They recently…

Leonna Joy Cockrill formally of Platte City, MO born March 26,1948 passed February 8, 2023 at The Groves Nursing Home in Independence, MO. Friends and family are invited to her Graveside Service at the Platte City Cemetery in Platte City, MO Sunday, June 4th at 3:00 pm. Leonna grew up in Platte City attending elementary…

Robert “Bob” Armstrong, Sr. , 70 passed away February 20th, 2023 surrounded by his family. He was born June 16th, 1952 to Henry Armstrong and Thelma Blake in Kansas City, Missouri. He met his soul mate Diane in the summer of 1974 and married on February 21st, 1975 and had 5 children. He was a…

Sharon (Wooten) Sigler, 79, of Columbia, passed away from natural causes on January 29, 2023, at The Villa at Blue Ridge. Sharon was born in November, 1943, to Ruby (Overton) Turner and Ray Wooten in Cassville, Missouri. Growing up, her life centered around animals, and Sharon’s favorite thing in the world was horses. She helped…

Lois Joan Powers Kalthoff of Lexington, Missouri passed away peacefully into the arms of her Lord on February 15, 2023. Lois was born on January 24, 1931, to Willard Blair and Mary Marie (McClaskey) Powers in Kansas City, Missouri. The oldest of nine children, Lois attended school in Kansas City and later in Sweet Springs,…

Gloria J. Stovall was born September 7, 1939 to John and Rhoda Mae Flowers of Kansas City, MO and went home to be with the Lord on February 7, 2023.  Gloria attended Attucks Elementary School and  graduated from Lincoln High School in 1957. She continued her education at Metropolitan Community College for two additional years. Gloria met Delfred…

On Saturday, February 11, 2023, Rebecca “Becky” Ann Meyer passed away peacefully in her sleep at 72 years of age. Becky was born on February 2, 1951, in Camdenton, Missouri to Aubrey Shores Cooper and Iris Loraine Cooper (Patterson). She devoted her life to caring for her grandchildren and family, and the hundreds of kids…

Phyllis Jean Sparks passed away peacefully in her sleep on February 17, 2023. She was born in Chanute Kansas to Iona Fern (McKenzie) and Ralph Samuels and grew up in Chanute where she attended grade and high school. She was the majorette and president of the Chanute High School Drum Corps and worked at a…