Obituaries

Oct 23, 2015

Glen Ray Pape, 85, of Belton, Missouri passed away Friday, Oct. 23, 2015. A private family service in his honor will be held. Glen is survived by his two daughters and their husbands, several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that all memorial gifts be made to “The Haiti Home of Hope” in care of the...

Oct 19, 2015

Richard Hugh Faulkner, 72, passed away October 19, 2015 after a long battle with Diabetes. Dick was a co-owner of Faulkner's English and Western Store since 1954 and he also owned Faulkner's Saddlery.  He was loved by many horsemen and the Arabian Horse Associations that he supported. He was preceded in death by his parents, Vearl and Mary Faulkner; sister Marilyn...

Oct 17, 2015

Riley D. Baughn, 59, of Greenwood MO, passed Oct 17, 2015. A Navy veteran, beloved by wife Sherry of 42 years, children Matthew, Michelle, Melissa, Jennifer, spouses &11 grandchildren. Memorial services will be held Oct 21, 2015, 3pm at Longview Funeral Home.

Oct 16, 2015

Dorothy Gruner, 84, of Kansas City, Mo passed away October 16, 2015. Dorothy graduated from Windsor High School in 1949. Following high school, she attended CMSU and then taught for a couple of years before moving to Kansas City. She met Jerry Gruner while working at the Army Defense Mapping Agency. They were married August 4, 1956. After retiring from...

Oct 12, 2015

Wilma M. Bowman, 89, of Lee’s Summit passed away on October 12, 2015. Wilma was born on May 27, 1926 to Harvey and Viola Bristow in Kansas City, Missouri. Wilma married Paul Eugene Smith, who preceded her in death, then later married Kenneth Bowman. She retired from John Deere after working there for 33 years. Wilma is preceded in death...

Oct 11, 2015

Robert T. Casey, 87, of Leawood, Kansas passed away peacefully on October 11, 2015 surrounded by his loving family. Robert was born on December 20, 1927 in Kansas City, Missouri to Timothy and Jennie Casey. He had seven siblings growing up. He graduated from De La Salle High School and served 2 years in the US Navy, participating in the...

Oct 6, 2015

Beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, Raymond V. Jones, passed away peacefully and in the Lord’s care, October 6, 2015. He was born November 21, 1932 in Kansas City, Missouri to Hoolie & Fern (Wilson) Jones/Sengstake. Ray graduated from Paseo High School in 1951. Ray served in the US Navy during the Korean War, 1952-53, decorated with 4 ribbons,...

Oct 6, 2015

Oct 5, 2015

Eisley Willow Steele was born on August 15, 2013 and passed away on October 5, 2015 at Children's Mercy Hospital. She was a beautiful, kind-hearted little girl who brought nothing but joy to those around her. She lives on through her parents, Josh and Stacey Steele. She will also be missed by her grandparents: Robert and Charlotte Steele and Roger...

Oct 3, 2015

Sep 28, 2015

Kenneth D. Cole, 79, of Lee’s Summit passed away on September 28, 2015 at his home in John Knox Village. Kenneth was born on February 18, 1936 in Granby, Missouri to Raymond and Nellie Cole. He studied at Southwest Missouri State College in Springfield, Missouri, then relocated to Kansas City where he went to work for Bendix. He began his...

Sep 17, 2015

Brian M. Nolen, 53, of Grandview, passed away on September 17, 2015. Brian was born February 2, 1962 in Kansas City, MO. He grew up in the Kansas City area and resided in Grandview since 1983. Brian graduated from Belton High School in 1980. He was actively involved with his children’s activities and loved spending time with his family. Brian...

Sep 9, 2015

Frank passed away on Sept. 9, 2015, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease. He was born on October 29, 1932 in Utica, New York. After attending local schools, he earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering from Clarkson College in Potsdam, New York. After completing his college degree, he served in the US Army for 2 years during the...

Sep 7, 2015

Sep 5, 2015

John Henry Bartels, born March 5, 1927 to John E. & Emma Bartels, was called to his heavenly home on September 5, 2015. He was a member of the United States Army, where he served proudly in Washington D.C. as a guard for the Unknown Soldier's Tomb. John was the owner and operator of Bartels Appliance Service, from which he...

Sep 1, 2015

Kenneth Leon Johnson, 82, of Raytown, MO was promoted to Heaven on September 1, 2015 in his home. Services will be held on Friday, September 4, 2015 at Beacon Free Will Baptist Church in Raytown, MO at 2:00 pm. Visitation will be held from 12:30-2:00 pm, interment will follow at Longview Cemetery, Kansas City, MO. Born on May 23, 1933...

Aug 30, 2015

Terrice Lynn Singleton was born May 1, 1960. She was the 7th child born to Mattie Mae Washington and Emanuel Rambo in Kansas City, Missouri. Her brother Charles Edward Rambo, proceeded her in death. Terrice, affectionately known as “Terrie” and “Antie”, was educated in the Kansas City school district, and graduated from Ruskin High School Class of 1979. On June...

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...