Terry Wheeler
Dec 29, 2016
Terry L. Wheeler, 65, of Lee’s Summit passed away on December 29, 2016. Terry was born on January 6, 1951 to Mariam and Pearl Wheeler in Arkansas City, Kansas. He served in US Army during the Vietnam War, where he was a radio communications operator. After his time in the service, he worked in banking security and then for the...
Edward Hudson
Dec 28, 2016
EDWARD L. HUDSON, SR. Edward L. Hudson, Sr., 89, of Lee’s Summit, MO passed away on December 28, 2016. Edward was born on December 17, 1927 to Lucious and Melissa Hudson in East St. Louis. He served in the US Air Force for 27 years. After his time in the military, he was a truck driver and a member of...
Glenda Moore
Dec 27, 2016
Glenda Juneea Moore, 81, of Raymore, MO passed away on December 27, 2016. Glenda was born on March 30, 1935 to Henry Earl & Marvell Isaacs in Blodgett, Missouri. She married Kenneth Moore on August 25, 1956. They enjoyed 60 years together. She served the Hazelwood School District in St. Louis for over 25 years as secretary to the Superintendent....
Steve Alexopoulos
Dec 26, 2016
Steven Theodore Alexopoulos, 59, passed away on December 26, 2016 after a long fight with prostate cancer. Visitation will be held on Thursday, December 29, 2016 from 5:00 to 7:00 pm at Longview Funeral Home, 12700 S Raytown Rd, Kansas City, MO. A funeral service will be held on Friday, December 30, 2016 at 11:00 am, interment will follow in...
M. Jill Ladas
Dec 24, 2016
Jill (Gromer) Ladas M. Jill Ladas, 73, Blue Springs, Missouri, passed away on Saturday December 24, 2016 at Kansas City Hospice House. She had fiercely and courageously battled ovarian cancer for three years. Jill was born May 16, 1943 in Indio, California, daughter of William Ray Gromer and Beulah Ruth Gromer (Blankenship) and lived briefly in Cathedral City, California while...
E. Miller
Dec 21, 2016
E. Dale Miller, 96, of Raymore, MO passed away on December 21, 2016. Dale was born on September 20, 1920 to Alvin and Molly Miller in Leeton, Missouri. No services are scheduled at this time, but the family suggests donations in his name to Wayside Waifs.
Stella Stutzman
Dec 19, 2016
Estella “Stella” Louise (Anders) Stutzman, 74, Garden City, MO, died December 19, 2016 peacefully in her home. Service with burial ceremony to follow, 2 pm Friday, December 23, 2016, Longview Funeral home 12700 S. Raytown Road, Kansas City, MO; viewing, 1 pm Friday, December 23. Contributions to National Osteoporosis Foundation can be made in lieu of flowers. Stella was born November 9,...
Donna Almai
Dec 19, 2016
Donna Lee (Hedrick) Almai, born November 7, 1946, beloved wife, sister, mother and grandmother passed away in the early morning of December 19, 2016 at her home in Creighton, Missouri. Funeral services will be Wednesday, December 21, 2016 at the Longview Funeral Home in South Kansas City, Missouri. Visitation will be from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. with the funeral service...
Carl Reed Jr.
Dec 16, 2016
Carl H. Reed, Jr, 93, of Lee's Summit passed away on December 16, 2016 in Raymore, MO. Carl was born September 9, 1923 to Carl Sr and Ottie Reed in Hardin, Missouri. A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, December 21st at 2:00 pm in Oak Hill Cemetery in Carrollton, Missouri.
Kenneth Malone Jr.
Dec 8, 2016
Kenneth S. Malone, Jr., 69, of Independence, MO passed away on December 8, 2016 at home. A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, December 13th at 2:00 pm at Longview Cemetery, 12700 S Raytown Rd, Kansas City, MO 64149.
Oran "Phil" Roberts
Dec 5, 2016
Oran “Phil” Roberts, 83, of Lee’s Summit passed away on December 5, 2016. Phil was born on February 13, 1933 to Oran and Mattie Belle Roberts in Frederick, Oklahoma. After graduating from high school in Tipton, OK, he worked a variety of jobs in the oil field. He retired from MAPCO in 1996 after 36 years of employment. He liked...
Vera Campbell
Nov 23, 2016
Vera Smith Lewis Campbell was born on March 13, 1923 in Clayton, Mississippi to the parents of Willie and Beatrice Smith. Her parents, step-father, two sisters, and two husbands preceded her in death. Vera was reared in Kansas City, Mo. during the Great Depression and often reminisced about taking the bus to 31st and Troost to window shop. She attended...
Gwendolyn Moore
Nov 17, 2016
Gwendolyn M. Moore transitioned to her eternal home Thursday, November 17, 2016 at the John Knox Rehabilitation Center, in Lee’s Summit, Missouri. Gwendolyn was born on September 28, 1931, to Alfred and Stella Briscoe Moore, in Manly, Iowa. Both parents and sister, Denise Lebeck preceded her in death. She attended and graduated from Manly High School as the first person...
Dorothy Clarkson
Nov 15, 2016
In loving memory of Dorothy Lillian Clarkson (88), who went to be with the Lord on November 15th, 2016, with her family and husband of 71 years by her side. Even though she suffered with chronic pain for a number of years before her death, her faith in God never wavered. Dorothy was born December 26, 1927 in Rich Hill,...
Steven James
Nov 10, 2016
Steven Matthew James, 30 years old of Lee’s Summit, Missouri, passed away on November 10, 2016. Steven was born January 9, 1986 in Mount Holly, New Jersey to Dale and Jodie James. He was a graduate of Raymore-Peculiar High School and trade schools as an engine performance specialist. He was currently working as a specialty High Lift operator. Steven’s hobbies included...
Nancy Baker
Nov 9, 2016
In loving memory of Nancy R. Baker, who passed away on November 9, 2016 with her husband of 64 years by her side. A Life Celebration for family and friends will be held on Monday, November 14th at 1:30 – 3:30. Please contact 913-433-6397 or 816-853-3757 for details. Nancy is survived by her husband, James Baker; son, Steve and his...
Charles "Chuck" Bedosky
Nov 3, 2016
Charles (Chuck) Richard Bedosky, 78, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 3, 2016 in Harrisonville, MO. He was born May 5, 1938 to Joseph John and Ann (Krysyna) Bodosky in Wilmore, Pennsylvania. Chuck served in the United States Air Force from September 1956 to February 1977. He enjoyed playing golf, bowling, watching baseball and soccer, and spending time with family....
Henry Sprague
Oct 29, 2016
Henry E. “Hank” Sprague, 88, of Kansas City, MO died at home on Saturday, October 29, 2016; he was born March 10, 1928, in Humansville, Missouri, to the late Nina and Fred Sprague. Hank proudly served in the Airforce during WWII and Korea; he continued in the reserves until he completed 25 years of service. He worked as an inspector...
David Bertke
Oct 28, 2016
David Arnold Bertke passed away 10/28/2016 at Kansas City Hospice House after a brief battle with pancreatic cancer. David was born 8/12/1962 in Eket, Nigeria where his parents, Richard and Betty Bertke were missionaries. Upon returning to the United States, David and his parents settled in Perryville, Mo. After high school graduation David spent some time in Huntsville, Alabama where he repaired large...
John Stutzman I
Oct 27, 2016
John “Jack” Lee Stutzman, 84, Garden City, MO, died October 27, 2016 peacefully in his home after a battle with Parkinson’s disease and Lewy Body dementia. Service with burial ceremony to follow, 11 am Wednesday, November 2, 2016, Longview Funeral home 12700 S. Raytown Road, Kansas City, MO; viewing, 10 am Wednesday, November 2. Contributions to the National Parkinson Foundation - Heartland,...
