Obituaries

Nov 24, 2015

Katherine L. Mundwiller, 78, of Raymore, passed away on November 24, 2015 at Kansas City Hospice House. Katherine was born on January 14, 1937 to Samuel and Ida Mueller on a farm in Odessa, MO. She spent the first eight years of school in a one room school house, then graduated from Odessa High School. After graduating, she went to...

Nov 11, 2015

Russell G. Sinow, 73, of Lee's Summit, Missouri passed away on November 11, 2015 at Village Care Center at John Knox Village. Russell was born on Feb. 21, 1942 to Henry and Arlene Sinow in Manning, Iowa. He is survived by his five children: Barb (Dennis) Boyer, Deborah (Ken) Englemeyer, Robert (Lisa) Sinow, David (Marie) Sinow, and Catherine (Vincent) Thomey;...

Nov 3, 2015

Nora Darlene (Mawson) Helman passed from her earthly life on November 3, 2015 in Independence, MO.  The seventh daughter of Chester A. and Leeta Maude Mawson, Darlene was born near Archie, MO on July 30, 1940, the youngest of identical twins.  Darlene married Lance E. Helman in 1975 and a son, Bryan E. Helman was born in Independence; married Amy Kushnir Helman;...

Nov 1, 2015

Mary Louise Thayer, 81, of Grandview MO passed away on November 1, 2015. Mary was born December 28th, 1933 in Kansas City MO to Joseph F. and Ruth Riedesel.  Mary and her family were lifelong residents of Grandview MO. Mary directed Duplicate Bridge in South Kansas City for over 50 years and was a Life Master with her husband, Pat.  She was...

Oct 31, 2015

Oct 24, 2015

Robert “Bob” Bruce Lyon, 55, Grandview, MO passed away on Oct 24, 2015 at home. Bob was born on May 21, 1960 in Kansas City, Missouri, the third child to Vernon and Elnora (Maus) Lyon. He worked at the Wal-Mart Distribution Center in Harrisonville, MO for 10 years. He was raised in Grandview, Missouri. Bob always had a strong faith...

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