Obituaries

Jul 1, 2021

Judy Bedsaul, 79, of Lee's Summit, Missouri passed away on July 1, 2021, surrounded by her loving family. Judy was born on February 24, 1942, to Clarence and Velma (Atkinson) Bailey in Holden, Missouri. Judy attended and graduated from Holden High School; this is also where she met the love of her life Bobby Bedsaul. They had the fairytale...

Jun 27, 2021

Michael Nicholas Hange, 95, went home to be with the Lord on June 27, 2021.  Services will be at Longview Funeral Home on July 2 with visitation at 1:00 p.m. and the Service following at 2:00 p.m. Contributions in honor of Michael can be made to Integrity Home Care and Hospice whose nurses and caregivers made it possible for...

Jun 27, 2021

Gaye Ellen Francisco, 85, passed away on June 27, 2021 at Jefferson Health Care in Lee’s Summit.  A memorial service will be held on Saturday, July 10 from 1-3pm at Southview Baptist Church, 8015 Sterling Avenue, Raytown.  Inurnment will take place at 10am on Monday, July 12, at Longview Cemetery.

Gaye was born on December 22, 1935...

Jun 19, 2021

Eric Jeremy Neal, 46, of Lee’s Summit, Missouri left us too soon on June 19. 2021.  Eric was a graduate of Lee’s Summit High School and Missouri University of Science & Technology.  A metallurgical engineer by education, it was his privilege to work for Henkel for 21 years predominantly in the Aerospace Division.

He is survived by...

Jun 18, 2021

Charles Henry Weldy, 91, of Lee's Summit, Missouri passed away on June 18, 2021, surrounded by his loving family. Charles was born on July 3, 1929, in New London, Missouri to Teddy Jim & Darlene (Benn) Weldy.

He married the love of his life Stella Pabst in 1949 and then joined the Marines. Charles always had a...

Jun 18, 2021

Nathan Aaron Galler has gone to be with his Heavenly Father.

He is talking and walking with Jesus on streets of gold today.

Taken so suddenly at only 44, he transitioned in a blink of an eye from a Topeka street to the arms of Jesus.

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Jun 16, 2021

Donna Sue Gravenstreter, Age 63, of Kansas City, MO, passed away on June 16th 2021. A private memorial is being held at Longview Funeral Home & Cemetery. A wake will be held at 12pm, June 24th at Roadside Bar & Grill in Belton, MO. Memorial contributions may be made to World Wildlife Fund or Project Lydia.

Donna...

May 23, 2021

Roy Alonzo Clark, age 87, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away on May 23, 2021, at Arbor Hills Memory Care Community in Plano, Texas.  Roy was born on January 24, 1934 in Kansas City, Missouri to John Perrenoud and Mary Bower. He was raised in Birmingham, Missouri and was long time member of the Kansas City Fire Department, retiring...

May 14, 2021

Mr. Michael Edward Roos was born on January 4, 1959 to Jim and Martha Roos in Kansas City, Missouri. Michael passed on to eternal life on May 14th, 2021 at the age of 62. He was a proud Kansas City native, having been born, raised, and lived his whole life in the area.

He attended St. Catherine...

May 13, 2021

After a brave battle over the last month with a number of illnesses, Daniel George Bowden, 73, of Raymore, Missouri, passed away on Thursday, May 13, 2021 with his family by his side.

Dan, as he was called by friends and family, was born on September 28, 1947 and grew up in the Kansas City area, graduating...

Apr 28, 2021

Lawrence Arthur Pruitt, 92, of Grandview, Missouri passed away April 28th, 2021. Services will be Wednesday May 5, 2021 Visitation will begin at 9:30AM, Service at 10:30AM followed by graveside all taking place at Longview Funeral Home and Cemetery: 12700 SE Raytown Rd, Kansas City, Mo 64149.

Larry was born on October 29, 1928 the middle son...

Apr 27, 2021

Clinton Lee Rice, 90, passed away April 27, 2021.  Visitation will be Saturday, May 1, from 1-2pm at Longview Funeral Home, with services to follow at 2pm.  Burial will take place at Longview Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to One Community Hospice or the Alzheimer’s Association.

Clinton was born on October 21, 1930...

Apr 26, 2021

Ms. Morgan Paige Eiken age 26, of Merriam, Kansas, passed away on April 26, 2021.  Services will be held on May 8th at Longview Funeral Home 12700 Southeast Raytown Road, Kansas City, MO 64149.  Visitation will be held at 10:00 am – 12:00 immediately followed by Funeral and grave-side Services.  Burial Services will be held at a later date...

Apr 25, 2021

Terrence James Block, 86, Lee’s Summit, Missouri, passed away on April 25, 2021 at his residence. Funeral Mass will be held at St. Regis Church on June 17, 2021 at 11am. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Regis Academy, St. Regis Church or Bennett Springs State Park.

Terrence was born on March 25, 1935 in Grand...

Apr 19, 2021

On Monday, April 19, 2021, Donna Baker, loving mother and nana, passed away at the age of 64. Donna was born to Ralph and Maurine DeFoor on October 1, 1956, in Muskogee, Oklahoma. A single mother to her only child, Jason, she put herself through Northeastern State University, earned her CPA license, and worked as an accountant until her...

Apr 16, 2021

Frederick Vincent Arbanas, 82, of Lee's Summit passed away on April 16, 2021.

Fred was born in Detroit, Michigan to parents, Francis and Lucille Arbanas. Fred attended Michigan State University where he played football and obtained his Bachelor of Science degree in Education, as well as sports and recreation. During this time he also met the love of...