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Obituaries
Cynthia Ann Lennie
Mar 7, 2023
Cynthia Ann (Pawenski) Lennie, Mother and Grandmother, completed her earthly journey Tuesday March 7, 2023, after a 30-year battle with an autoimmune disease. Cindy was a devoted working Mother of three children. After graduating from Riverside high school in Dearborn Heights, Michigan, class of 1965, she worked in the financial industry, finishing her career at Munder Capital Management. Cindy enjoyed...
Evelyn Jane Balsman
Mar 6, 2023
God’s Story through Evelyn Jane Balsman
Evelyn Jane Balsman was born on Sunday, February 26, 2023, and passed away on Monday, March 6, 2023. Evie is survived by her parents, Andrew and Charity Balsman, of Fayetteville, Arkansas; her grandparents, Kevin and Pam Hartman, Doug and Kristin Balsman, also of Lee’s Summit; her aunts, Bethany, Melody, and Destiny Hartman, and Madeline...
Thomas L. Hess
Mar 6, 2023
Born in Indianapolis on August 25, 1941. He was the youngest of 3 kids. They all lived in Clairmont, IN in a one bedroom trailer until Tom was 10.
Then they moved to a house in Shidler, IN. When he was in high school the family moved to Mt. Vernon, IN. He worked through high school by passing papers and...
Donald R. McCune
Feb 27, 2023
Donald R. McCune, 88, of Davenport, Florida, passed away on February 27, 2023, after a battle with heart and lung issues.
Don was born on November 13, 1934, to William and Ruth McCune in Sedalia, Missouri. After graduating high school, Don, like so many farm boys, left home for prospects in Kansas City.
Don took a few jobs before landing...
Barbara Ann Schuster
Feb 22, 2023
Barbara A. Schuster, 75, of Lee’s Summit, Missouri passed away peacefully on Ash Wednesday, February 22, 2023. Barb was born September 10, 1947 in Newton, Kansas to Arthur and Catherine (Leis) Scheffler. She attended Newton High School and graduated in 1965.
Barb married the love of her life, Charlie Schuster, on January 18, 1969. They welcomed their son, Justin, in 1977.
Barb was an amazing wife, mother, and businesswoman. She dedicated many years supporting the family-owned business.
She loved being a grandmother, and enjoyed...
Donna Carrier
Feb 9, 2023
Donna Carrier, 75, of Grandview, Missouri passed away peacefully at her home on February 9, 2023. Interment will take place at Longview Cemetery at a later date.
Donna was born in Louisburg, Kansas on July 11, 1947, to Roy and Mary Miller. Donna would graduate high school and attend 4 years of college in the metro area however in the...
Frank Edward Tabor
Feb 6, 2023
Frank Edward Tabor, 70, of Belton, Missouri passed away peacefully on February 6, 2023, at his home. Frank was born to the home of Frank Edward and Phyllis Jean (Saunders) Tabor on January 19, 1953, in Cabell County, West Virginia.
Frank was an amazing man who had many accomplishments through his life. He was a golden glove boxer and loved...
Farrokh "Frank" Haddad
Feb 1, 2023
Our dad, Farrokh “Frank” Haddad, passed away unexpectedly on February 1, 2023, but he lives on in the hearts and memories of all who knew him. He was 79 years old.
Born in Mashhad, Iran to Massoudeh Massoudi and Hassan Haddad, our dad was one of five children (Fereydoun, Fereshteh, Farrokh, Faramarz, and Farimah). He moved to Emporia, Kansas,...
Frederick "Max" Thieme Jr.
Jan 20, 2023
Frederick “Max” Thieme Jr., 83, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 20, 2023, at his home surrounded by the ones he loved. Max was born on February 11, 1939, in Detroit, Michigan to the loving home of Frederick Max Thieme Sr. and Elizabeth M. (Signates) Thieme.
At a young age Max enlisted into the United States Armed Forces and served...
Denise E. Atkinson
Jan 16, 2023
Denise Elaine Atkinson, 59, of Independence, Missouri passed away peacefully at her home on January 16, 2023. She was born in Kansas City, Kansas on June 12, 1963, to a very loving home. Denise will be greatly missed for her love and compassion. She had a heart of gold and all her friends and family will miss her greatly....
Martha Lou Beason
Jan 8, 2023
Martha (Shively) Beason, 90 of Blue Springs, Missouri, passed away peacefully at home on January 8, 2023.
Martha was born on October 30, 1932, in Osgood, Indiana to Roy Shively and Mary (Foland) Shively.
Upon graduation from Anderson High School, Martha had hoped to become a stewardess with one of the popular airlines. Some of the airlines required female...
Gayla Davis
Jan 2, 2023
Gayla Ann Davis, age 56, of Grandview, Missouri, passed away peacefully in her home on January 2, 2023.
Gayla was born on October 5, 1966, to Anthony Baladenski and Betty Frier (Hardwick) in Hannibal, Missouri. She was a loving mom and hard worker who enjoyed playing games and spending time with family. She also enjoyed reading, fishing, knitting, discovering...
Sara Ann Kephas
Dec 31, 2022
Sara Ann Kephas, 65, of Lee’s Summit, Missouri passed away on December 31, 2022 after a courageous battle with ovarian cancer since February of 2018. Sara was born on January 16, 1957 in Portsmouth, Ohio to Ralph Alfred Criswell and Ruth Eileen (Blake) Criswell. Sara attended Jasper Elementary Grade School, Jasper, Ohio (grades 1 thru 8), and Piketon High...
Benjamin Joseph Arcano
Dec 29, 2022
Benjamin Joseph Arcano, 86, of Kansas City, passed away December 29, 2022. Visitation will be from 10am-11am on Friday, January 6, followed by services at 11am, all at Longview Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Longview Cemetery. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Alzheimer’s Association.
Benjamin was born on January 10, 1936 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Rufino and Mary...
Darlene Marie Beach
Dec 28, 2022
Darlene Marie (Richards) Beach, 70, passed away December 28, 2022 after a short battle surrounded by her loving family and faithful friend, Jo Lynn. Memorial services will be held at 2pm on Friday, January 6 at Longview Funeral Home. A private interment will follow at Longview Cemetery.
Darlene was born on March 16, 1952 in Tulsa, Oklahoma, to Marion...
Ronald Mackie
Dec 25, 2022
Ronald Ray Mackie, 85, of Grandview, passed away December 25, 2022. Interment will take place at Longview Cemetery at a later date. Memorial contributions in Ronald’s name are suggested to Wayside Waifs.
Ronald was born on August 7, 1937 in Moline, Illinois, to Ray and Marian Mackie. He graduated from high school in Peoria, Illinois before enlisting in the...
Jerry Lake Sloan
Dec 24, 2022
Jerry Sloan was born July 13, 1935 and passed away peacefully on December 24, 2022. Jerry had a successful 40 year career at Midland Lithography, punctuating the end of his career managing a national sales force for Panel Prints in Scranton, Pennsylvania. Jerry is preceded in death by his mother and father, Dale and Ruth Sloan, sister, Phyllis Sloan,...
Barbara J. Weislocher
Dec 22, 2022
Barbara J. Weislocher, 86, of Grandview, passed away December 22, 2022. A visitation will be held from 10-11am on Friday, December 30, followed by services at 11am, all at Longview Funeral Home. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Alzheimer’s Association.
Barbara was born on January 4, 1936 in Kansas City to Harry and Margaret Berrier. She was a graduate...
Shirley Jacobs
Dec 21, 2022
Shirley Ann Jacobs, 86, passed away December 21, 2022. Visitation will be on Wednesday, December 28 from 10-11am followed by services at 11am, all at Longview Funeral Home, 12700 SE Raytown Road, KCMO. Burial will follow in Longview Cemetery. Memorial contributions are suggested to The Korth Center, 309 W. Englewood Street, Stockton, Mo. 65785.
Shirley was born on...
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