Barbara Jane Rossiter

December 6, 2021

Barbara Jane Rossiter, of Raytown, Mo passed away December 1, 2021, at age 87. Mrs. Rossiter was born in Hagerman, New Mexico. Barbara married Harold Rossiter in 1951. While Harold was serving in the U.S. Navy, the first child Barbara Jane was born in 1952, soon followed by Valera “Toy” in 1954. After taking a…

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Herbert Miller

December 6, 2021

Herbert Miller January 27, 1926 – November 21, 2021, Shawnee Mission, KS, passed on November 21 at age 95. He was born Jan. 27, 1926 in Brooklyn, NY.  He was preceded in death by his wife of over 72 years, Jeanne Miller; his daughter Christine Miller; and his brother Kenneth Miller. He leaves behind three children and two grandchildren. Herb’s parents…

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David Leroy Ried

December 3, 2021

David Leroy Ried, 71, formerly of Blue Springs, MO, died on December 2, 2021, after a battle with vascular dementia induced by multiple strokes. He was born in Maryville, MO, to Luke and Mary (Price) Ried on March 17, 1950. Dad attended St. John LaLande Catholic School as a child followed by Blue Springs High…

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Cora Lue Stark

December 3, 2021

After a five-year battle with affects from a devastating stroke, Cora Lue Stark passed away peacefully on November 29, 2021 at her home in Raymore, Missouri. She was 86 years old.  God’s angels safely carried her into Heaven where she now lives in God’s presence forever. Cora Lue (May) Stark was born September 2, 1935 in…

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Arlyss (Arlie) D. Hagen

December 3, 2021

Arlyss (Arlie) D Hagen was born on August 24 th 1933 to John S and Carrie Hagen in Hillsboro, KS. He was the youngest of eight children, five boys and three girls. He passed away on November 28 th , 2021 at the age of 88. He attended school in Hillsboro, KS and graduated from Hillsboro High…

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Carrie G. Couzens

December 3, 2021

Carrie G. Couzens, 58, Warsaw, passed away November 19, 2021, in Hopedale, Illinois after a long battle with cancer. A memorial gathering will be held from 2-3:30 PM Fri. Dec. 10, 2021, at Heartland Cremation, 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd, Raytown.  The service my be viewed here: Carrie G. Couzens Service  Carrie was born June 12, 1963,…

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Helena Roberta (Bobbie) Zimmerman

December 2, 2021

Helena Roberta (Bobbie) Zimmerman, 74, of Odessa, MO, passed away November 15, 2021. A private celebration of life will be held in her honor with her family. Bobbie came in to this world April 28, 1947 with beautiful brown hair, big brown eyes and soft olive skin. She was born in St. Louis, MO. When…

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Jerry and Delores “Jeanne” Cantrell

December 1, 2021

Jerry and Delores Cantrell both, 77 of Independence, Missouri returned home to the lord on Friday, November 26, 2021. They lived together, loved together, prayed together and passed together while holding hands. Jerry and Delores attended high school at Van Horn High School, Jerry was retired from Kansas City Power and Light and Delores from…

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John Howard Elliott

November 30, 2021

John Howard Elliott, 85, passed away in Independence, Missouri on November 27th, 2021. John was born in Lawrence, Kansas on November 8, 1936, the eldest of three children, to Russell Howard Elliott and Dorothy Elizabeth McClain. John grew up in Kansas and Oklahoma. He and his family moved around a lot as his father worked…

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Timothy Martin McGreal

November 29, 2021

Timothy Martin McGreal, 14, of Fairway, KS, died by suicide November 17, 2021. Memorial services will be held at 3:00 pm, Monday, December 6, 2021 at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society in Raytown, MO. 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd. Raytown, MO 64133. Visitation will be held at 2:00 pm. Masks are requested regardless of vaccination status.…

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Michael J. Holt

November 28, 2021

Michael J. Holt, 65, of Lake Winnebago, passed away, November 25, 2021. Mike was born on January 18, 1956, in Kansas City, MO to Joe and Dixie Holt. He was a founding partner in business with his son at Holt Contractors. He is survived by his loving wife Babette of the home. Mike loved spending…

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Alexander Christopher Green

November 26, 2021

Alexander Christopher Green, 17, of Lee’s Summit, Missouri passed away, November 22, 2021. Funeral services will be held at 11:00am on December 2, 2021 at Abundant Life, 304 SW Persels Rd, Lee’s Summit, MO 64081. Visitation will be held from 9:30am – 11:00am. Alexander was born September 3, 2004 in Overland Park, Kansas. He spent…

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Michael “Mike” Pluta, Sr.

November 26, 2021

Michael “Mike” James Pluta, Sr., 56, was a loving husband, father, brother, uncle, Dzia- Dzia, and friend. He passed away unexpectedly on Friday, November 5, 2021 in Kansas City, Missouri. In his youth Mike enjoyed science fiction, Dr Demento and Weird Al, cycling, and skydiving (logging 72 jumps!). However, his passion from a young age…

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Martin Mitchell

November 26, 2021

Martin Mitchell of Raytown, MO, born July 16, 1945 to Leo and Kathleen Mitchell, died at Research Medical Hospital in Kansas City on November 20, 2021. He is survived by: son, Matthew; granddaughter, Charlotte; sister, Marcia; and brother, J. Michael. He was preceded in death by his brother, Mark. Marty grew up in Albia, Iowa,…

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Karen Kay Goodrich

November 24, 2021

Karen Kay Goodrich, 79, Independence, Missouri passed away November 22, 2021 at Rosewood in The Groves from a terminal illness. No services are planned at this time. Mrs. Goodrich was born March 18, 1942 in Chillicothe, Missouri to Roland and Geneva Siedel.  When she was young she me the love of her life Lee Goodrich…

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Charles D. Franssens

November 23, 2021

Charles D. Franssens July 13, 1951 – November 17, 2021   We regretfully announce the death of Charles “Charlie” D. Franssens, who passed away surrounded by his loved ones on November 17, 2021 at the age of 70. Charlie had a difficult battle with heart disease and is finally at rest. He will be forever…

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Frances M. (Elmer) Harding

November 23, 2021

Frances M. (Elmer) Harding, 80, of Lee’s Summit, MO, passed away on November 17, 2021. A Celebration of Life Mass will be held at 10am, Thursday, December 2, 2021 at Our Lady of Presentation Catholic Church, Lee’s Summit, MO. All are welcome to attend. Private graveside service to follow. Frances Harding (Frances Elmer) was born in 1941 in Kansas City, MO. Growing…

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Cheryl K Bridgewater

November 22, 2021

Cheryl K (Bachtel) Bridgewater, 67, Raytown, Missouri passed away November 18, 2021 at home.  A memorial gathering will be held 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM, Wednesday, November 24, 2021 at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society, 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd, Raytown, Missouri.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Susan G Komen…

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Wilburn “Bill” Bone

November 21, 2021

Wilburn Irven Bone Jr, 69, of Independence, Missouri, passed away on November 12th, 2021 at KU Hospital from Leukemia. Mr. Bone was born in August, 1952 to parents Wilburn and Norma Bone in St. Louis, Missouri. Wilburn “Bill” Bone was a man of many capacities. Those who knew him rarely found a topic he could…

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Charles L. Millican

November 18, 2021

Charles L. Millican, 93, of Raytown, Missouri passed away November 16, 2021 at home. Graveside services will take place at 2:00pm on Friday, December 3, 2021 at Missouri Veterans Cemetery, Higginsville, MO. Charles was born November 3, 1928 in Shawnee, Oklahoma. Charles served in World War II and the Korean War. He owned several businesses…

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