Obituaries

Aug 28, 2015

James L. Baskin left his earthly home on August 28, 2015 to join his loving wife and family in his heavenly home. He was born on July 8, 1926 to Lizzie May Basham and James R. Baskin in Harmony, AR. He was the 6th of 7 children born to that union. James (sometimes called Jack or Jim) proudly served in...

Aug 25, 2015

John David Gamble, 62, of Raymore, passed away on August 25, 2015. John was born February 3, 1953 in Kansas City, MO to Alvie and Betty Jo (Schmittou) Gamble. He grew up in Terrace Lake Gardens and went to grade school at Warford Elementary, then graduated from Ruskin High School in 1971. He was active in boy scouts and enjoyed...

Aug 18, 2015

Anna Franzika Bargen, 92, of Belton, MO, passed away on August 18, 2015 at Katy Manor in Pilot Grove, MO. Anna was born October 5, 1922, in Waging am See, Germany to Leonhard Mader and Anna Yogg-Mader. She was an avid lifetime golfer and enjoyed bowling. She was an active supporter and member of  nearly every German cultural activity in the...

Jul 19, 2015

Paul Reynard II, 52, of Kansas City passed away on July 19, 2015. Born on June 15, 1963 in Colorado Springs, CO. He worked for UMKC. He was preceded in death by his parents, Paul & Katherine. He is survived by his wife, Holly; his sister, Meg; his children: Steven, Jason, Wesley, and China; and 3 grandchildren.

Jul 15, 2015

Christopher Michael Schumann, 29, passed on Friday, July 17th at Centerpoint Medical Center. He was surrounded by family and friends. Chris was born on March 29th, 1986 at St Luke's Hospital in KC,MO. He was the third child and only son of Donna and Horst Schumann. Chris grew up at Lake Lotawana where he spent much of his time fishing,...

Jul 4, 2015

Norma passed away July 4th, 2015.  She was born on January 5, 1935 to the late Louise and Blaine Richardson.  She grew up in Kimball, West Virginia. Norma was married to the late Major Harold A. Brower, Jr..  Norma and Harold met while they were both serving in the United States Air Force.  She is survived by 3 children, whom they were most proud...

Jul 3, 2015

Ninfa (Alagna) Grantham, 81, of Grandview passed away on July 3, 2015 at Golden Living Center surrounded by her family. Ninfa was born January 30, 1934 in Kansas City, MO to Vincent and Josephine Alagna. Words cannot describe what an incredible woman she was. She was as soft and caring as she was strong and incredibly tough. She never complained...

Jul 3, 2015

Troy D. Brown, 48, of Lee’s Summit, MO died July 3, 2015. He leaves behind daughters Ashley and Heather Brown, mother Sharon Jones, father Arthur Brown, brothers Bruce Brown and Justin Klinge, sister Daphne Lauber, fiancé Gretchen Booth and children Brock and Corbin Booth, and countless other friends and family. Troy was a Finish Specialist for Compi Distributors and was...

Jul 2, 2015

Janet Sue Newman was called home on July 2, 2015 in Kansas City, MO. She was 73. Janet was born on December 12, 1942 to the parents of Edwin and Alice Johnson in Kansas City, MO. She attended and graduated from Westport High School. She completed her Education in Nursing where she graduated as a Registered Nurse. She worked...

Jul 1, 2015

Norman Bront Sullivan, 88, of Grandview, MO passed away on July 1, 2015. Bront was born on April 13, 1927 in Gainesville, Missouri to Albert and Lenna Sullivan. He was a longtime member and Deacon of First Baptist Church of Grandview. He loved hunting, fishing, and KC sports. He was preceded in death by five siblings. He is survived by...

Jun 21, 2015

James L. Mundwiller, age 78, passed away June 21, 2015 at Menorah Medical Center in Leawood, KS. Mr. Mundwiller was born in Hermann, MO on November 18, 1936, the son of Felix B. and Sophia (Bunge) Mundwiller. He was a graduate of the Hermann High School. He was employed by United Telephone Co of MO in 1954 in Hermann, MO...

Jun 19, 2015

Gordon D. Whitfill, 73, of Lee’s Summit, MO passed away on June 19, 2015. Gordon was born on March 1, 1942 to Ora and Leola Whitfill in Kansas City, Missouri. Gordon is survived by his wife, two children and their spouses, five grandchildren and three grandchildren-in-laws, three great-grandchildren, two sisters, and their loving dog. A memorial service will be held...

Jun 14, 2015

Kenneth "Ken" Eugene Hunsel, 45, of Independence, MO, passed away June 14th 2015 at his residence. Kenneth was born August 5, 1969, in St. Charles, MO. He was a devoted father and grandfather who loved being around people. He love to help anyone he could and enjoyed fishing, nature, music and God. He love spending time with his grandchildren and...

Jun 3, 2015

Aubrey Dean Blankenship, 84, of Kansas City, MO passed away on June 3, 2015. Funeral services will be on Monday, June 8, 2015 at 11:00 am at Longview Funeral Home with visitation one hour prior to services. Interment will follow in Longview Cemetery. Aubrey was born on February 28, 1931 to Russell and Agnes Wilkerson in Little Rock, AR. She...

May 27, 2015

May 25, 2015

Martha Ann Williams Littlejohn Galey, 78, passed away on May 25, 2015. She was born June 24, 1936 in Florida. Marty was an accomplished swimmer appearing in many Everglades Waterski Aquatic shows before joining the Marine Corps. She married Alvin Littlejohn and they had two sons, Alvin “Bud” Littlejohn, Jr and Michael. Marty worked for Wolfermans, Payless and Rupp’s Grocery...

May 23, 2015

“Uncle” Corey M. Buckley, 47, of Odessa passed away on May 23, 2015. Memorial services will be held on Friday, May 29th at 1:00 p.m. at Longview Funeral Home in Kansas City, MO, with visitation one hour prior to services. Interment will follow at Longview Cemetery. Corey is survived by his wife, Christina; his mother, Rita Ayres (James Laird); his...

May 21, 2015

Ronald B. Poush, 73, of Belton, MO passed away on May 21, 2015. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, May 27, 2015 at 12:00 pm at Longview Funeral Home with visitation one hour prior to services. Interment will follow in Longview Cemetery. Ronald was a maintenance worker for the City of Grandview and an avid member of Boy Scouts....

May 18, 2015

Phillip William Parks, age 40, passed away peacefully, Monday, May 18, 2015 at St. Luke’s East Hospital in Lee’s Summit, MO. Phillip was diagnosed with Stage 4 metastatic melanoma in November 2014. Phillip, along with his family and friends, fought the disease for six months. He leaves his wife, Jennifer, and their daughters, Sydney and Olivia of the home; and...

May 5, 2015

Rexford “Rex” Floyd Mizener, Sr., 89, of Kingsville, MO passed away on May 5, 2015. Rex was born on October 11, 1925 to Floyd and Eva Mizener in Salina, Kansas. He served in the Navy during WWII and a member of The Westgate Masonic Lodge 438. He retired from General Motors after 28 years of service. He loved hunting, fishing,...