Obituaries

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...

Apr 15, 2021

An admirable man, Phyllip Paul Standlea, PHD, 86, of Raymore, Mo, went home to be with his Lord on April 15, 2021, at his home with his wife by his side. A Visitation will be held on Monday, April 19, 2021 at 1pm. Funeral Service will follow at 2:00pm, and he will be laid to rest onsite at 3:00pm....

Apr 13, 2021

William David (Dave) Cordill, 73, of Amoret, Missouri. Dave passed away on April 13,2021surrounded by his loving family at 11:01AM. Dave was born on September 21, 1947 in Kansas City, Kansas to William Walker Cordill and Winifred Jean (Lawrence) Cordill.

He was a father of 3 boys: Andy, Paul and Jeff. Grandfather of 3, Two grandsons: Aiden,...

Apr 6, 2021

Steven Robert Clarke, 58, of Pleasant Hill, MO passed away with his family by his side on April 6, 2021, following his heroic battle with Glioblastoma (brain CA).

Steve was born on November 29, 1962 in Hampton, VA.  He attended school at Daniel J. Gross High School in Omaha, NE. He graduated from Creighton University in 1986...

Mar 28, 2021

Clifford Steven Uhlig, 72, of Independence, Mo passed away March 28, 2021, at NorthCare Hospice Care with his family by his side.

Cliff was born February 1, 1949, to Jack and Mary Uhlig of Raytown, Missouri, grew up in Raytown, and was a 1967 graduate of RSHS. After retiring from Delta Airlines with 31yrs of service, he...

Mar 22, 2021

Bettie Sieg, 87, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away on Monday, March 22, 2021.  She was born at home in Slater, MO on January 4, 1934.  She was daughter to John Harvey and Elizabeth Bailey.  She married Dennis on June 2, 1957 and began a life together in Lawrence, KS.  Her life was filled with working in her flowers,...

Mar 22, 2021

Betty Laycock, 95, passed away on March 22, 2021.  Visitation will be held from 5-6pm on Wed, March 31 at Longview Funeral Home, with services to follow at 6pm.  Burial will take place in East Slope Cemetery, Riverside.  Memorial contributions are suggested to Legacy Christian Church, Overland Park, or Dialysis Center Inc. (DCI), Kansas City, MO.

Betty...

Mar 19, 2021

William Henry Bruce, surrounded by his loving family, was called home by his Heavenly Father on Friday, March 19, 2021 at Ignite Medical Resort in Blue Springs, MO.

William was born June 10, 1939 to James Henry and Myrtle Mae (Thompson) Bruce in Gooches Mill, Cooper County, MO.  At the age of 12, William was baptized in...

Mar 15, 2021

Lloyd W. Kralicek, 73 passed away Monday March 15th, 2021 at his residence surrounded by his family.

He was born June 21st, 1947 in Pittsburg Kansas, the son of Leonard L. and Marjorie (Humbard) Kralicek

He is preceded in death by his parents Leonard and Marjorie Kralicek

He is survived by his wife...

Mar 8, 2021

R. Maxine Ackerson, 91, Raymore, MO passed away March 8, 2021.   A Celebration of Maxine’s Life will be held this summer after COVID restrictions are lifted.

Maxine was born November 16, 1929 in Jonesboro, Arkansas to Harmon and Eula (Bazzell) Finney.  She grew up in Kansas City, Missouri and graduated from Central High School in 1947.  Maxine...

Mar 4, 2021

Brenda Gayle Webb Kupfner grew her wings March 4th 2021. She was born to Woodrow Wilson and Mary Estelle Webb on November 16th 1954. Gayle comes from a large family of 7; 6 girls and 1 boy. Joyce Muirhead, Jerry Webb, Bobbie Jo Robinson, Patricia Gordon, Carolynn Nuttal and Debbie Meadows. She had 5 children Larry and Ray Kupfner,...

Mar 4, 2021

Phillip Eugene Volgamore, 66, went to be with his Lord and Savior on March 4, 2021.

Phillip was born on November 20,1954 to parents, Dale and and Phyllis (Vanderwege) Volgamore. He grew up in Almena, Kansas, where he graduated High School, before enlisting in the United States Marine Corp. Phillip was stationed in Washington, D.C., where he proudly...

Mar 3, 2021

Betty Ann Fulte (Loesche), age 88, died on March 3, 2021.  She was born in the family home on Kuglers Hill, Lenzburg Illinois on December 1, 1932.  Her parents Otto Loesche and Hilda (Groh) Loesche, and four siblings Dorothy (Patton), Warren, Arsella (Phillips) and Virgil preceded her in death.  She was the proud mother of five children, Curt Michael,...

Feb 26, 2021

Dorothy Maxine (Yarnell) Bowman, 87, of Independence, MO passed away on February 26, 2021. She was born on January 4, 1934 to Floyd and Mary (Winebrenner) Yarnell in Clarksburg, Missouri.   She attended East High School in Kansas City Missouri.  She and Keith married Sept 14, 1951 and made their home in the Kansas City area for 65  years. Dorothy...

Feb 25, 2021

Judith Ann Blake, passed away peacefully at her daughter’s home on February 25, 2021 due to complications from Parkinson’s Disease.

Judy was a blonde bombshell with a heart of gold and an infectious smile.  A graduate of Ruskin High School, Judy went on to help run the family business, Faulkner’s Western Store in Kansas City for 30...

Feb 23, 2021

Robert Anthony Brooks, 32, passed away on February 23, 2021.  A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, March 3rd at 1pm at Longview Cemetery.

Robert was born on November 19, 1988 in Riverdale, GA, to Samuel Joseph and Diana (Ardito) Brooks.  He grew up in Kansas City and was a graduate of Olathe South High School. ...

Feb 22, 2021

Nita Faye “Leslie” Good, age 87, of Warrensburg, MO, passed away on Monday, February 22, 2021 at the Arbors Memory Care in Warrensburg at 12:25 a.m. after a long battle with dementia.

Nita was born in Garden City, Missouri to Wayne and Opal (Mainard) Leslie on December 20, 1933.  She graduated from Garden City High School, after...

Feb 20, 2021

Tamara L. Dorsett, 63, of Raytown, passed away February 20, 2021 at her home after a long battle with cancer.  A Celebration of Life will be held at 12pm on Saturday, March 6, 2020 at Full Gospel Assembly in Independence.

Tamara was born on November 4, 1957 in Kansas City, Missouri to Morris and Gloria (McCain) Hitchcock.  She...

Feb 20, 2021

Francisca Dones Aponte, 97, passed away at her daughter’s home in Kansas City on February 20, 2021.  Visitation will be from 10-11am on Friday, February 26 at Longview Funeral Home, where the service will take place at 11am.  Burial will follow at Longview Cemetery.

Francisca was born on December 1, 1923 in Canovas, Puerto Rico.  She was...