Obituaries
Richard "Dick" Murray
Aug 25, 2023
Richard “Dick” Murray, 78, of Lee’s Summit, MO, passed away on August 25, 2023 in Independence, MO.
Dick was born July 12, 1945 in Lackawanna, NY the son of Richard Washington Murray and Mary Jane (Kavanaugh) Murray. He was educated in Catholic schools from kindergarten through graduate school, receiving his MBA from Rockhurst University. His professional career spanned five...
Billy G. Erwin
Aug 24, 2023
Billy Gene Erwin, age 77, of Lee’s Summit, passed away August 24, 2023, at home surrounded by his family.
Billy was born October 13, 1945, in Kansas City Missouri to Ernest and Ruth Erwin. He was the younger of two children. He attended grade school at Seven Oaks in K.C. and then moved to Raytown and attended Southwood...
William "Bill" Lee
Aug 22, 2023
William Donald Lee, age 92, of Lee’s Summit, Missouri passed away on August 22, 2023, at Lee’s Summit Medical Center. With heavy hearts, we mourn the loss of a kind and gentle soul who brought joy and laughter to all who knew him. Bill's warm demeanor, great sense of humor, and genuine love for his family left an indelible mark...
Richard Roy Andresen
Aug 22, 2023
Richard (Dick) Andresen (1935-2023)
Richard Roy Andresen was born Aug. 15, 1935, to Roy and Gladys Andresen of Bloomfield, NE, and lived to be 88 years old (like the number of keys on the piano he played so well). He grew up an only child but with many deep friendships in their small town, helping out at his dad’s drugstore...
Betty "Jean" Burrow
Aug 17, 2023
Betty “Jean” King Burrow
Jean was born at her grandmother’s home in Galena, Missouri in a round room to parents Susie May Craig and Clarence Otto King on March 17, 1923, and passed away five months after her 100th birthday on August 17, 2023. She graduated from Carl Junction High School in 1941 and had fond memories of growing up...
Robert Dale Johnson
Aug 16, 2023
Robert D. Johnson, 84, of Grandview, Mo., passed away on August 16, 2023 in Kansas City, Mo. Robert Dale Johnson was born January 25, 1939 in Kansas City, Mo., the son of LeRoy L. Johnson and Stella G. Mann. He graduated from Paseo High School and attended the Junior College of Kansas City. In 1958, he began work for Milgram...
Kenneth F. Sulzen
Aug 13, 2023
Kenneth (Ken) Francis Sulzen, 92 years old, a beloved life-long resident of Kansas City passed away on Sunday August 13th surrounded by his loving family, after a long battle with cancer. Born on April 7, 1931, in Kansas City, Kansas, Ken led a life filled with faith, devotion to family, and countless memories that will be cherished by those who...
Logan James Young
Aug 10, 2023
Logan Young, 28, of Kansas City, MO, died on his motorcycle on August 10th, 2023. A fourth generation “tree man,” Logan was a Kansas-certified arborist. He was an expert climber and had a gift for pruning and shaping a tree to perfection. He was employed by Cartwright Tree Care in Grandview, MO.
His passions were hunting, fishing, and anything with wheels...
Joanne Marie Muren
Aug 4, 2023
Joanne Marie Jones Muren age 89 passed away on August 4, 2023, in Lee’s Summit, MO.
Born in Madison, WI, Joanne stayed close to home and was a graduate of Edgewood Grade School, High School (’52) and College (’58) where she earned a degree in Elementary Education. Joanne married the following year. Her life’s journey took her to multiple towns...
Charles W. "Buck" Turner
Aug 1, 2023
Charles W. (Buck) Turner, 86, of Raytown, Missouri, passed away August 1, 2023 at Saint Luke’s Hospice House in Kansas City, Missouri.
Buck was born January 3, 1937 in Oskaloosa, Missouri to Virgil E. and Annabelle Page Turner. He was raised in Oskaloosa, Missouri and attended Oskaloosa schools.
Buck proudly served in the Army and was stationed overseas in France...
Mike Downey
Jul 24, 2023
John Michael Downey, 74, of Lee’s Summit, MO, passed away Monday, July 24, 2023, after an 18-month struggle with MDS and leukemia. He was born August 9, 1948, to Dr. James (Jim) Downey and Clara (Haas) Downey in Kansas City, MO. He attended St. Agnes Elementary, Rockhurst High School (class of 1966). He earned a BA degree in English in...
Ruth Delores Miller
Jul 23, 2023
Ruth D. Miller, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away on July 23, 2023, in Lee's Summit, Missouri. She was born on August 17, 1938, in the thriving city of Kansas City, Missouri. Ruth led a remarkable life filled with love, devotion, and countless cherished memories.Ruth's incredible career as the Executive Secretary of the Kauffman Foundation showcased her dedication...
Isata Etoile Mansaray
Jul 20, 2023
Isata Etoile Mansaray, beloved daughter, friend, and adventurer, has left a lasting impact on the lives of those who knew her. With heavy hearts, we announce her passing on July 20, 2023, at the tender age of 13. Isata's energy, love for life, and caring nature will be deeply missed by all.Isata was born on March 3, 2010, in Kansas...
Theodore "Ted" Henry
Jul 13, 2023
Theodore Henry, or as his loved ones fondly called him, Ted, was a man who lived a life filled with love, laughter, and adventure. Born on October 8, 1939, in Kansas City, Missouri to John and Bertha Henry, Ted's journey on this earth came to an end on July 13, 2023, in Grandview, Missouri. Ted was a man of strong...
Larry Gene Uttley
Jul 3, 2023
Larry Gene Uttley, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away on July 3, 2023, in Lee's Summit, Missouri. He was born on March 1, 1942, in Kansas City, Missouri to Merlin Uttley and Hazel Uttley.
Larry had an exceptional career as a skilled carpenter for nearly six decades. His dedication to his craft was evident in every project...
Mary Margaret Armstrong
Jul 2, 2023
Mary Margaret Armstrong, born on June 14, 1940, in Forbes, Missouri, to the late Dennis and Lena Hickman, passed away on July 2, 2023, in Belton, Missouri. She was a loving and gentle soul with a big heart who touched the lives of all who knew her. Mary spent her life working alongside her beloved husband Noel. Together they built a...
Carolyn L. Carpenter
Jun 26, 2023
Carolyn Lea Gervais Carpenter was known by many names…”Punks,” “Momma” and so many versions of Grandma (Na-Na, Nonnie, Mammaw) were her favorites. On June 26th, 2023 at the age of 76, she passed away peacefully in her home at McCrite Plaza Assisted Living in Kansas City, MO from the respiratory disease she fought so valiantly for so long.
Carolyn was...
Carmen T. Stewart
Jun 20, 2023
Carmen T. Stewart, 64, passed away peacefully at home in Independence, Missouri on June 20th, 2023. Carmen was born on October 27th, 1958, in Kansas City, Missouri to parents Donald Combs and Roberta Combs. She was the mom figure to everyone around her with a big heart which made everyone feel protected and loved.
Carmen's favorite hobbies included fishing, camping,...
Norma "Jean" Mayo
Jun 14, 2023
Norma Jean ‘Jean’ (Mitchem) Mayo, 85, of Grandview, MO, passed away on June 14, 2023, at University Health Lakewood Care Center. Funeral services will be held at 1pm, June 25, 2023, at Raymore Cemetery, 515 S. Aspen Dr, Raymore, MO 64083, where her ashes will be interred. There will be a celebration of life at the cemetery, from 1130-1 prior...
Christopher Neal Yoder
Jun 8, 2023
Christopher Neal Yoder, 52, of Lee’s Summit, Missouri, died on June 8, 2023, at Mercy Hospital in Des Moines, Iowa. He was born to his loving parents, Elvin “Al” and Bonnie Yoder, in Iowa City, Iowa, on January 1, 1971 – earning the title of the first baby born in Johnson County that year. A memorial service will be held...
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