Obituaries
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,...
Joel Weber
Oct 26, 2016
Joel Weber, 36, of Greenwood, MO passed away on Friday, October 26, 2016. He was born November 15, 1979 in Kansas City, MO to Josephine King and the late Leo Weber. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, November 5, 2016 at 1 PM, with a visitation beginning at 10 AM at Longview Funeral Home, 12700 S Raytown Rd,...
William Vann
Oct 20, 2016
William Charles Vann, 75, of Lee’s Summit, MO passed away on Oct 20, 2016. A memorial service will be held at 3pm on Saturday, Oct 29, at First Baptist Church of Kansas City, 100 W Red Bridge Rd, KCMO. In lieu of flowers, donations are suggested to American Heart Association or American Cancer Society.
Elmer Frerking
Oct 19, 2016
Elmer Louis Frerking, 94, of Buckner, MO passed away on October 19, 2016 at St. Mary’s Manor in Blue Springs, MO. Elmer was born on August 22, 1922 in Emma, Missouri. He farmed early in his life with his father, then moved to the city where he became a truck driver for George J. Shaw for over 40 years. He...
Leo Andrews
Oct 17, 2016
Leo G. Andrews of Archie, MO passed away on October 17, 2016 in Kansas City, MO. Leo was born on September 30, 1927 to Roy and Alice Andrews in Salem, Nebraska. He served in the US Army as a medic and was discharged as a Sgt. He married Delores Covalt, who preceded him in death. He was a proud father...
Robert Hajny
Oct 15, 2016
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Lucille Crane
Oct 15, 2016
Lucille D. (Reed) Crane of Kansas City, MO passed away on October 15th, 2016 at the age of 87. Lucille was loved by all who knew her, and she enjoyed spending time with her family and her pets. She was born in Presque Isle, Maine and moved all over the United States as an Air Force wife before moving to Kansas...
David Stringberg
Oct 15, 2016
David A. Stringberg of Kansas City, MO passed away on Saturday, October 15, 2016. Dave was born on March 30th, 1951 in Kansas City, MO. He was a 1969 graduate of Ruskin High School in Kansas City, MO. He proudly served his country with The Missouri Army National Guard for 27 years retiring as First Sergeant in 2002. Dave was...
Steven Dennis
Oct 8, 2016
Steven James Dennis of Kansas City, Missouri died Saturday, October 8, 2016 after a long battle with cancer. Steve was a strong Christian man, and throughout his battle he kept his witty sense of humor, strong love of family and friends, and an unbelievably upbeat attitude. His favorite pastime was flipping houses and doing odd jobs for others. Steve was...
Nadine Branic
Oct 6, 2016
Nadine Branic passed away on October 6, 2016 in Olathe, Kansas. Delores Nadine Branic (Mathews) was born on December 11, 1936 to Boyd and Lodesca Mathews in Harris, Kansas. She was preceded in death by her parents; two sisters: Joyce McBride and her baby, Debra and Norma “Cookie” Huston; one brother, Richard Mathews and his wife, Marlene; two nieces, Susan...
Kathleen Bragg
Oct 5, 2016
Kathleen (Kitty) Gleaves Bragg, widow of Dudley Bragg, formerly of Memphis died on October 5, 2016 in Lee’s Summit, MO. Services will be held at Longview Funeral Home on Saturday, October 8th at 11:00 am in Kansas City, Missouri. Kitty was a member of Idlewild Presbyterian Church in Memphis, TN, where she was an elder and past president of Women...
Dennis Jones
Oct 4, 2016
Dennis Galen Jones of Kansas City, MO passed away Tuesday, October 4, 2016 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Dennis was born in Maryville, MO on Sept 2, 1947 to Ralph and Emma Jones. On May 16, 1969, he married his childhood friend and high school sweetheart, Connie Lynn Hoover. Together they moved to KCMO and had two...
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