Obituaries

Sep 12, 2019

Carl F. Vaitl, 88, of Kansas City, MO, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 12, 2019. He was born November 11, 1930, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to the late Ludwig and Julianna (Schmuck) Vaitl.

Carl lived his faith everyday the way he treated his family, friends and co-workers. He graduated from the University of Wisconsin with a degree...

Sep 7, 2019

Gerald (Jerry) Allen Grider passed away September 7, 2019 at his home in Lee’s Summit, MO. The Celebration of Life service will be held at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church, 9420 James A Reed Road, KC, MO, on Saturday, September 14th with visitation at 10:00 am and service at 11:00 am. Interment will follow at Longview Cemetery.

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Sep 2, 2019

Con gran tristeza, la familia de Juan Cruz anuncia su fallecimiento después de una fuerte batalla contra el cáncer. Juan Cruz, de 52 años de edad, de Lee’s Summit, Missouri, falleció el Lunes 2 de Septiembre del 2019. Juan nació el 10 de octubre de 1966 en Huayllay, Cerro de Pasco, Perú, hijo de Blas Cruz e Irma Palacios....

Aug 25, 2019

Jack Lynn Volz, 84, Lee’s Summit, MO, passed away peacefully surrounded by family and joined with his Lord and Savior on August 25, 2019. Visitation will be held on August 30, 2019, from 4 – 6:00 pm, followed with a service at 6:00 pm at Fellowship Greenwood Church, 1601 West Main Street, Greenwood, MO, 64034. Jack will be buried...

Aug 24, 2019

Don Finnegan died peacefully at home in Lees Summit, Missouri, on Saturday, August 24, 2019.

He was born May 9, 1956 in Ames, Iowa the 6th child of Mildred (Miller) Finnegan and Eugene Finnegan. He became the first Ames High School underclassmen to win a state wrestling championship in 1973 and the sixth state title winner in...

Aug 20, 2019

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A funeral service will be held on Saturday, August 31st at 12:00 pm at Longview Funeral Home, 12700 SE Raytown Rd, Kansas City, MO 64149, with a visitation beginning one hour prior at 11:00 am. Interment will follow in Longview Cemetery.

Aug 18, 2019

Alyx Ja'colbie Coward was born on August 16, 2019 at Research Hospital and passed away on August 18, 2019.

He was loved very much by his family and will be greatly missed. He is survived by his mother, Misti Smith; father, AJ Coward; siblings: Adrian Robertson, Jr., Araythian Coward, Jr., and A'rayanna Coward; and many extended family...

Jul 16, 2019

Austin C. Reese, 87, of Archie, Missouri passed away on July 16, 2019.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, August 3, 2019 beginning at 4:00 pm, with military honors to be rendered at approximately 5:00 pm, all at Belton Memorial Park, 998 Commercial St, Belton, MO 64012 at the Hy-Vee Shelter. The family requests...

Jul 12, 2019

On July 12th, Judith Ann Giannini slipped the surly bonds of earth and touched the face of God. Born in Puerto Rico on August 8th, 1958 to Harold and Lillie Myers, her early years were spent moving around the US Air Force bases with her two older brothers, Kenneth and Samuel. In 1972, the family settled in Grandview, Missouri....

Jul 9, 2019

Sharon Anne Arbanas, 79, of Lee's Summit, MO passed away on July 9, 2019.

Sharon was born on July 2, 1940 in Detroit, MI to Terry and Mildred (Bieke) Duff. She attended the Michigan State University and obtained her Bachelor of Science degree in Education. During this time she also met Fred Arbanas, and after a brief...

Jul 9, 2019

Blanch “C.C.” Johnson, 71, passed away July 9, 2019.

C.C. was born on December 9, 1947 to Edward Rhodes Sr. and Blanch Palmer in Atlanta, GA. She was a member of Wornall Road Baptist Church for 25 years and enjoyed spending time with all of her friends she made there. She enjoyed making hats, dancing, being the...

Jul 8, 2019

Leila May DiIorio, passed through this world for only 7 hours on July 8, 2019, and left a permanent imprint on our hearts.

She leaves behind her parents Joseph and Kayla DiIorio, Brother Dominic DiIorio, her twin Sister Scarlett, Grandparents Karen and Steve DiIorio and Robert and Michele Haling, Uncles Robert J. Haling, Joshua D. Haling and...

Jul 8, 2019

Vicki Sue Fairweather, 71, of Lee's Summit, Missouri passed away on July 8, 2019.

Vicki will be missed by her husband, Robert; daughter, Kellie Jorgenson; and granddaughter, Courtney. A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, July 16th at 11:00 am at Longview Cemetery, 12700 SE Raytown Rd, Kansas City, MO 64149.

Jul 3, 2019

Ralph W. Dixon, 87, of Lee’s Summit, Missouri passed away on July 3, 2019 at Addington Place in Lee’s Summit, following a courageous battle with dementia.

Ralph was born on January 14, 1932 to David and Louise Dixon in Morristown, New Jersey. He graduated from high school in Hide Park, Vermont in 1951. After high school, he...

Jul 2, 2019

Louise M. Turner, 79, of Raytown, Missouri passed away on July 2, 2019 surrounded by her loving family.

Louise was born on March 4, 1940 in Arma, Kansas to John and Rose Cukjati. She graduated from Arcadia Kansas High School. Louise married Charles Turner on January 9, 1965. She spent her career working for DIT-MCO International, retiring...

Jun 29, 2019

Gregory Hunsucker, 62, of Wellsville, KS found eternal peace on June 29th 2019, after a long illness.

Gregory Hunsucker was born October 22nd 1956 in Kansas City, KS to James and Shirley Hunsucker. Greg was a lifelong Electrician and very proud of his local IBEW, he loved music (frequently playing it very loud), he was very patriotic, loved the Marines and enjoyed...

Jun 18, 2019

Dorothy Rea, 83, of Kansas City, MO, died Tuesday, June 18, 2019. She was born December 11, 1935, in Eldon, Missouri to the late George and Dorothy (Barker) Hopkins.

Dorothy is survived by two sons: David Rea and Patrick (Pat) Rea; one daughter and son-in-law, Patricia (Patty) and David Hess; and three granddaughters: Jansen, Alyssa, and Emily....

Jun 11, 2019

Vincent Joseph Sokolaski, 68, of Belton, Missouri passed away on June 11th, 2019 at Kansas City Hospice House.

He was born December 25th, 1950 in Saint Joseph, Missouri to William and Francis. Vincent spent 25+ years at Marion Laboratories where he worked alongside amazing people and made some life-long friends. Vincent will be remembered by family and...

Jun 3, 2019

Dale Eugene “Junior” Fund, 86, of Kansas City, Missouri, died on Monday, June 3, at John Knox Village Care Center. He was born on November 16, 1932, the son of Samuel Dale and Dorothy Mae (Ruse) Fund, in Nemaha County, Kansas, the eldest of four children. Dale attended Goff Rural High School, from which he graduated in 1951. In...

May 31, 2019

Christopher Alan Hosterman, 44, of Raymore, Missouri passed away on May 31, 2019.

Chris was born on June 10, 1974 in Charleston, South Carolina to Larry and Sandra Hosterman. He was known to always lend a helping hand to anyone in need. He will be greatly missed by his family who loved him dearly.

Chris...