Obituaries

David Martin

Nov 22, 2018

David Daniel Martin, 83, of Lake Winnebago, Mo., passed away at home on November 22, 2018.

David was born on August 26, 1935, in Kansas City, Mo., to Daniel and Bernadine Martin. David was a lifelong area resident, attending St. Peter's School in Kansas City as a boy and later Southwest High School, where he graduated in...

Roland Castillo

Nov 11, 2018

Roland J. Castillo, 91, of Grandview, Missouri, passed away on November 11, 2018.

Roland was born September 15, 1927 in Chicago, Illinois to Cuatemoc and Aline Castillo.

Roland was preceded in death by his parents, Violet (sister), Maurice (brother) and Conrad (brother).  He is survived by his loving wife Meredith, his four sons, Greg (Laurel),...

Janet Ford

Nov 9, 2018

Janet Isabelle Ford, 75, of Lee's Summit, MO, passed away on November 9, 2018 at KC Hospice House.

Janet I. Rodgers was born August 21, 1943 in Orleans, NE to Alvin Rodgers and Rhoda Sealock Rodgers.

When it was time to attend 1st grade Janet moved to Beaver City, NE to live with an Aunt...

Lori Schlotzhauer

Oct 29, 2018

Lori Schlotzhauer, 56, of Lee's Summit, Missouri passed away on October 29, 2018.

Lori was born on December 9, 1961 to Jack and Ruth Hoke in Boulder, Colorado. No services will be held at this time, the family will hold a Celebration of Life at a later date.

Robert Lufholm, Sr.

Oct 26, 2018

Robert Darryl “Bob” Lufholm, 50, lost his battle with cancer Friday morning, October 26, 2018. His passing was peaceful and his family was with him. Bob was born February 6, 1968 in Kansas City, Missouri. He was a machinist and worked 21 years at Arrow Forklift in Kansas City, Missouri and the last four years at Graphic Packaging in...

Evelyn Pollock

Oct 25, 2018

Evelyn Darlene Dale Pollock died peacefully on October 25, 2018. She was a lifelong area resident. Until her recent illness, she lived in Lee’s Summit, Mo and was active in her home and church communities.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Arthur and Evelyn Dale; and younger brother, Monty Dale. She is survived by her...

Norman Pence

Oct 22, 2018

Norman E. Pence, 90, of Lee’s Summit, Missouri passed away on October 22, 2018.

Norman was born on May 25, 1928 in Kansas City, Missouri to Joe and Pearl Pence. Norman married Barbara Malone on December 27, 1947, and they celebrated over 70 years of marriage. Norman achieved the rank of Eagle Scout, which he was very...

R. E. Quick, III

Oct 19, 2018

R.E. Quick III, 76, passed away at his Lee’s Summit home, Friday, October 19, 2018 surrounded by family and his Serenity Hospice caregivers.

Raymond Earl Quick III “R.E.” was born August 16, 1942, in Chariton County on Nanny Judd’s kitchen table to Raymond “Earl” Quick, Jr. and “Helen” Merceda Judd.  (Grandparents were Emma Pischel Judd and Raymond...

Evelyn Walker

Oct 13, 2018

Evelyn Eloise Walker, 95, of Kansas City, MO passed away on October 13, 2018.

After graduation from high school in 1941, Eloise fell in love with Maurice and both started their life long journey of caring for each other and especially their family. Eloise will best be remembered for her unselfishness and following through on true Christian...

Matthew Baughn

Oct 6, 2018

Matthew Daniel Baughn, 44, of Lee’s Summit, Missouri passed away on October 6, 2018.

Matthew was born in Guam on April 25, 1974 to Riley and Sherry Baughn. He is a father of 3 children, husband of 22 years, beloved coach of youth football and self-appointed fishing instructor. Matt welcomed anyone and everyone into his life with...

Robert Bronson

Sep 20, 2018

It is with great sadness that the family of Robert Bronson announces his passing, on Thursday, September 20, 2018, at the age of 14 years. Robert was born on March 6th, 2004 in Boone County, Missouri.  Robert and his sisters moved to Lees Summit and were adopted by Ron and Lori Bronson in 2014. He attended Lakeland Community Church...

Vida Arnold

Sep 15, 2018

Vida Evelyn Arnold, age 85, of Raymore, Missouri, passed away September 15, 2018.

Vida was born August 3, 1933 in Carthage, Missouri to Delmer and Myrl (Smith) Castor. Vida married Billy Joe Greathouse October 14, 1951 and the couple had five children before divorcing.

Vida and Bill Arnold were married on June 5, 1970 and...

Dennis Fulk

Sep 13, 2018

Dennis N. Fulk, 67, of Independence, MO, passed away on September 13, 2018 at home.

Dennis was born June 30, 1951 in Kansas City, Missouri to George and Jean Fulk. He spent his career as an orthopedic nurse for 34 years. Dennis married the love of his life, Ann Woodson, on January 7, 1972. He enjoyed spending...

Billy "Bill" Swan

Sep 10, 2018

Billy “Bill" W. Swan, 83 of Lee’s Summit, MO, passed away on September 10, 2018.

Bill was born on October 27, 1934 in Mercer County, Missouri to Claude and Ella Swan. He was a 1953 graduate of Princeton High School. During his time there, he excelled at basketball, football and track. He married his loving wife Elizabeth...

Marlene Emms

Sep 8, 2018

Marlene Elizabeth Emms, 68, of Lee’s Summit, MO passed away on September 8, 2018 at home surrounded by her family.

Marlene was born on September 5, 1950 in Cape Town, South Africa. She completed her primary schooling at Queenstown Girls Home. Furthering her education, she attended East London Nursing College and obtained her Registered Nursing degree at...

Tina Lawrence

Sep 7, 2018

Tina Marianna Lawrence, 45, of Lee’s Summit, Missouri, passed away on September 7, 2018 at home.

Tina was born September 13, 1972 in Kansas City, Missouri to Roger Sodini and Sharen Sodini-Worman. She graduated from Lee’s Summit High School in 1991. Tina went on to attend Cosmetology school, which led to a long career in hair and...

Mirrah Troyer

Sep 7, 2018

Mirrah Kate Troyer lived for just over 7 hours before going to be with the Lord on September 7, 2018. She was born to Lee and Megan Troyer of Raytown, Missouri and also leaves behind her sister, Triniti and many extended family and friends.

A funeral service will be held on Friday, September 14th at 11:00 am...

Nancy Lowe

Sep 3, 2018

Nancy Karen Lowe, 65, of Odessa, Missouri passed away on September 3, 2018 at her home.

Nancy was born on February 17, 1953 in Tacoma, Washington to Walter and Ione Killilae. Nancy was a collector of Betty Boop, Elvis, and jewelry. Everyone loved her and she had a very giving heart. Nancy graduated in 1971 from Belton...

Lois Keen

Aug 25, 2018

Lois Jean Keen, 89, went to be with our Lord and Savior on August 25, 2018. She leaves behind her children: Linda May and husband, Dave; Charlene Hoy; and Joseph Keen and wife, Darlene.

She was born on January 1, 1929 and raised in Kansas, married her husband and moved around the country as an Air Force...

James Wood

Aug 21, 2018

James Robert Wood, 81, of Kansas City, MO passed away on August 21, 2018.

James was born to O.B. & Etta Wood in Maysville, MO on September 10, 1936. He served in the US Navy. James was preceded in death by his wife, Martha and his daughter, Dana. He is survived by his daughter, Lori Lincoln.

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