Obituaries

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...

Feb 14, 2021

David Ernest Herbert, 64, passed away February 14, 2021.  Funeral services will be Tuesday February 23 at Longview Funeral Home & Cemetery with Visitation starting 1pm with Funeral at 2pm followed by the committal service.

David was born on March 7, 1956 in Kansas City, Mo to Rod and JoAnn (Shive) Herbert. He grew up and attended High School in Raytown, Missouri before enlisting in the U.S. Navy where he served as an electrician for a...

Feb 8, 2021

Dorothy Ann Hancock, 98, Belton, Mo passed away February 8, 2021. Graveside service will be 11am Friday, February 12, 2021 at Warrensburg Memorial Gardens SW, 228 MO-13, Warrensburg, Mo 64093.

Dorothy was born on December 14,1922 in Johnson County, Missouri to Reid and Anna (Teeter) Lindsey. She grew up and attended schools in Chilhowee, Mo. After graduating...

Jan 31, 2021

Our beloved Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Sister, and Best Friend Karen Lynn Taylor (McKenna) passed away on January 31st 2021 at the age of 62. After a decade long fight with cancer, she passed peacefully into the next life at her home in Pleasant Hill MO surrounded by her loved ones.  Karen’s love of life did not come to an end...

Jan 27, 2021

Ruby Inez Weaver was born at home in Kansas City, MO on December 6, 1926 to the union of Fannie Truelove Williamson and Arthur Wiley Williamson. She had one sibling, Arthur Eddie Williamson.

Ruby accepted Christ at a young age. She was a long-time member of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church and later in life became a member...

Jan 26, 2021

Martha Louise Schroeder (nee Susich) was born on May 18, 1941 in Centerville, Iowa and died on January 26, 2021 at Wilshire Lakewood, Lee’s Summit, Missouri. Her parents were John and Louise Susich. On May 28, 1960 she married the love of her life, Donald William Schroeder, and they remained happily married for 60 fantastic years.

She...

Jan 24, 2021

William Leon Milborn, 91, of Lee’s Summit, MO passed away on January 24, 2021. Bill, as he was known by many, was born on May 13, 1929 in Elkhart, Indiana to William M. and Lillian L. (Mellott) Milborn. In 1952, Bill joined the United States Airforce, where he served as a pilot for six years. While in the military,...

Jan 21, 2021

Norma Anne (Sparks) Kauffman, 85, passed away January 21, 2021.  A graveside service will be held at 11am on Friday, January 29, at Longview Cemetery. For those unable to attend in person, the graveside service will be livestreamed on the Facebook page of Longview Funeral Home at facebook.com/longviewfuneralhome

Norma was born on October 20, 1935 in Kingsville,...

Jan 20, 2021

Where does one begin to describe a man who gave so much and took so little? Jonathan P. Tomes was one of the most giving, loving, dedicated and loyal men I have ever known.  He loved his family deeply but struggled to show this in traditional emotional ways.  He showed his love through kind actions and thoughtful gifts and...

Jan 19, 2021

Our beloved Joshua Daniel Edmonds, 43, of Raymore, Missouri, lost his courageous battle with pancreatic cancer on January 19, 2021.  He was at home, surrounded by loved ones, as he went to be with Jesus.  Joshua was a very loving and caring person, and embraced life with a passion.  He was the Finance Manager for Lang Chevrolet, and an...

Jan 19, 2021

Bobby Earl Grissom, Sr., 82, passed away January 19, 2021.  Funeral services will be 10am Monday, January 25 at Longview Funeral Home with burial to follow at Longview Cemetery.  Services will be live streamed on the Longview Funeral Home Facebook page with Facebook live @facebook.com/Longviewfuneralhome. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Disabled American Veterans.

Mr. Grissom was...

Jan 18, 2021

Words can't embody the adventurous warm character of Kathleen “Kathy” F. Richter. Her free-spirited, caring, creative and loving nature will be remembered most. Never afraid to take on a challenge and always there to lift others up, encourage their dreams, or to lend a healing hand. Her strength, courage, and kindness leave a legacy to follow.

Kathy...

Jan 14, 2021

Larry C. Vineyard, 78, of Grandview, passed away January 14, 2021.  Memorial services will be 1:00pm Tuesday, January 26 at Longview Funeral Home, with interment to follow at Longview Cemetery.

Larry was born on February 27, 1942 in Dixon, Missouri to Charlie and Grace (Giesler) Vineyard.  He was an aircraft electrician for the U.S. Navy, retiring in...

Jan 13, 2021

Roger “Coach Stew” Steward, 66, of Independence, passed away on January 13, 2021 at his home.  A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to the Ruskin Boy’s Track Program in care of Longview Funeral Home, 12700 S. Raytown Rd, KCMO 64149.

Roger Glen Steward was...