Obituaries
Bill M. Smith
Jan 20, 2025
Bill M. Smith, age 87, Grandview, passed away on January 20, 2025.
He was born September 6, 1937, in Ottawa County, OK, the son of Luther and Grace (Kidwell) Smith.Bill was a 1955 graduate of Seneca High School. He received his Bachelor’s degree from Northeastern State College in 1959 and his Master’s degree from Central Missouri State University in 1971.
Bill married...
Jacquelyn Jeanette Sabbs (Ms. Jackie)
Jan 17, 2025
Jacquelyn Jeanette Sabbs, “Ms. Jackie”, a dear loving soul passed away peacefully on January 17, 2025 in Kansas City, Kansas.
Jackie was born on October 19, 1947 to the late James “Doc” and Selma Sabbs in Little Rock, Arkansas. Jackie graduated from Horace Mann High School in 1965. She attended the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville and Devry University and earned...
Patricia "Pat" J. Hay
Jan 16, 2025
**Patricia Jean Hay (née Herlache)**
*May 8, 1936 – January 16, 2025*
Patricia Jean Hay, born on May 8, 1936, in Chicago, Illinois, passed away peacefully on January 16, 2025, in Grandview, Missouri.
The eldest of five siblings, Pat was the beloved daughter of Henry and Irene Herlache. From a young age, she exhibited a passion for learning and an insatiable curiosity about...
Kenneth W. Brase
Jan 13, 2025
Kenneth W. Brase (Kenny) entered a calm rest in the arms of Jesus with family at his side on Monday January 13, 2025. Kenny spent most of his life in his hometown of Muscatine, Iowa. He worked at Thatcher’s Plastics for several years, and this is where he met the love of his life, Joann. They were married and spent...
Alexis Mariana Bullington
Jan 10, 2025
Alexis Mariana Bullington, 21, of Lee’s Summit, passed away on January 10, 2025 as the result of an auto accident along with her sister, Breanna. Visitation will be from 11am-1pm Friday, January 17, at Longview Funeral Home, with services to follow at 1pm. Burial will be at Longview Cemetery.
Alexis was born on April 21, 2003, in Kansas City, Missouri, to...
Breanna Michelle Bullington
Jan 10, 2025
Breanna Michelle Bullington, 24, of Lee’s Summit, passed away on January 10, 2025 as the result of an auto accident along with her sister, Alexis. Visitation will be from 11am-1pm Friday, January 17, at Longview Funeral Home, with services to follow at 1pm. Burial will be at Longview Cemetery.
Breanna was born on September 18, 2000 in Kansas City, Missouri, to...
Beverly Ann Parker
Dec 21, 2024
Beverly “Bev” Ann Sadler Parker, made her way home to the Lord on December 22nd, 2024.
Born December 9th, 1950, to Bobby Sadler and Caroline (Brown) in Kansas City, MO, the second of three children. Beverly graduated from Grandview High School and soon after found herself employed with Western Electric in Lee’s Summit, MO. It was here that she met the...
Sharon K. (Burden) Stumpf
Dec 17, 2024
Sharon K. (Burden) Stumpf was born on October 26th 1945 in Kansas City, Missouri, to Parents Thomas and Mary Burden. Sharon passed away peacefully at Jefferson healthcare on December 17th, 2024.
Sharon is preceded in death her parents, Thomas and Mary Burden, as well as her sister, Patricia Dianne Lindwall. She is survived by her sisters Marcia Hollands and Janice Burden,...
Michael E. Demo
Nov 21, 2024
Michael “Mike” E. Demo, 65, of Lee’s Summit, MO, passed away on November 21, 2024.
Mike was born on December 3, 1958 in Norman, Oklahoma to Charles and Mary Demo. He grew up in Overland Park, Kansas, graduating from Shawnee Mission West high school in 1978.
After high school, he attended the University of Kansas and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts...
Stephen Spence Langley
Nov 15, 2024
Stephen Spence Langley, a beloved husband, father, and friend, age 71, passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by his wife and children, in Kansas City, Missouri, on November 15, 2024. Born on January 15, 1953, Steve's life was a tapestry woven with diverse experiences, having lived in various locales throughout his youth. He graduated from pharmacy school, where he...
Roger Thomure
Nov 15, 2024
Roger Clyde Thomure, 72, of Lee’s Summit, passed away on November 15, 2024.
Roger was born September 6, 1952, the only child of Mildred (Cureton) and Clyde Thomure. He was a 1970 graduate of Webster Groves High School and received a BS in Political Science from the University of Missouri in 1974. Roger spent his career working for the State of...
Willis T. Watkins
Nov 14, 2024
Willis T. Watkins, a beloved family man and career engineer, passed away peacefully on November 14th, 2024, in Shawnee, Kansas at the age of 98. Born on April 5th, 1926, Willis dedicated his life to his profession, community, and his family, leaving behind a legacy characterized by kindness and unwavering positivity.
Throughout his career, Willis worked as an engineer, focusing on...
James Valentine Esposito
Nov 11, 2024
James Valentine Esposito, born on October 29, 1936, in Chicago, Illinois, passed away on November 11th, 2024, in Lee's Summit, Missouri. He was a father, brother, and friend who leaves behind cherished memories.
James was a man who took great joy in his simple pleasures. He loved his farm, spent many happy hours working with his tractors, and, above all, enjoyed...
Robert L. Ransburg
Nov 11, 2024
Robert L. Ransburg, a devoted husband and father known for his steadfast nature and memorable presence, departed this life on November 11, 2024, at the age of 88. He was born on November 16, 1935, in Jackson, Mississippi. Robert lived a commendable life, devoting many years to the construction industry before embracing retirement, at which point he ventured into property...
Esther M. Klemm
Nov 1, 2024
Esther Mae (Yeager) Klemm was born March 3, 1933 in Berthoud, Colorado, the daughter of Samuel Yeager and Amelia (Beckel) Yeager. She passed from this life on November 1, 2024.
Esther grew up in Prospect Valley, Colorado and upon graduation from high school she moved to Denver, Colorado and met who would become her beloved husband, David Klemm. Esther married David...
Douglas "Doug" J. White
Oct 29, 2024
Douglas "Doug" J. White, aged 69, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away on October 29, 2024, at St. Luke's Hospice House. Doug was born on July 16, 1955, in Sedan, Kansas, to Earnest Paul and Leota Lucille White.
Doug dedicated many years of his career to the field of technology, serving as IT manager for Balls Foods. Beyond his professional accomplishments,...
Frances J. Cochran
Oct 24, 2024
Frances was born to to Claude and Mae Hyder, who have both passed on. She had five siblings, Barbara, Claudine, Mabel, Ruth, and Jim, who have passed away. Her daughter Dot sadly passed away in January of 2020. Along with her parents and daughter Frances is predeceased by grandchilren Nicole and Brett Bauer. She wants to thank her special friend...
Kevin L. Hall
Oct 20, 2024
KEVIN L. HALL, Lee's Summit, MO Kevin passed away peacefully on October 20, 2024, at the age of 72. Born March 30, 1952, in Kansas City, MO, to Mack and Mary Hall. Kevin owned his own painting company for 30 years and retired in 2014.
Kevin is survived by his wife, Kathy Hall, his brother Steven Hall, sisters Linda Lynch...
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