Bob Dustman

Bob Dustman

Jul 26, 2025

Robert Hilbert “Bob” Dustman, 92, of Pleasant Hill, Missouri, departed this life Saturday, July 26, 2025, at the Jefferson Care Center in Lee’s Summit.

Bob was born in a bedroom above his father’s general store in Prarietown, Illinois, on June 30, 1933. He grew up there with his parents, Hilbert and Martha (Guesewelle) and sister, Arlene. He was baptized and confirmed...

Infant Julian Schaefer

Infant Julian Schaefer

Jul 23, 2025

Julian Micheal Schaefer, 9-day old son of Brett Anthony Schaefer and Haley Elizabeth Kay Beissel, was born July 14, 2025, at St. Luke’s East in Lee’s Summit. He departed this life Wednesday, July 23, 2025, at his home in Pleasant Hill.

Julian is survived by his parents Brett and Haley; his siblings, Brody Schaefer and Ilse Schaefer; paternal grandparents, Dale (and...

Paul J. Brownsberger

Paul J. Brownsberger

Jul 22, 2025

Paul Joseph Brownsberger, 78, of Pleasant Hill, Missouri, was born July 12, 1947, in Appleton City, Missouri, the son of Andrew J. and Teresa (Koch) Brownsberger. He departed this life, Tuesday, July 22, 2025, at his home surrounded by love and family.

Paul was a 1965 Ballard, Missouri High School graduate.

He was a United States Army Vietnam Veteran.

On November 22, 1975,...

Joshua S. Byard

Joshua S. Byard

Jul 21, 2025

Joshua Stevenn “Josh” Byard, 31, of Knob Noster, Missouri, was born October 6, 1993, in Mount Holly, New Jersey. He departed this life Monday, July 21, 2025, at the Western Missouri Medical Center in Warrensburg.

Josh was a 2012 Lee’s Summit High School graduate. While in high school he excelled in robotics, later mentoring others in the field. He attended the...

Patricia A. Wagner

Patricia A. Wagner

Jul 21, 2025

Patricia “Patty” Wagner, 73, of Pleasant Hill, Missouri, was born September 13, 1951, in Leavenworth, Kansas, the daughter of John and Jeanette (Pohl) Ross. She departed this life on Monday, July 21, 2025, at her home surrounded with love and family.

Patty was a 1969 Ruskin High School graduate. While in high school she was on the “A” honor roll and...

Jerry Hayes

Jerry Hayes

Jul 13, 2025

Jerry Allen Hayes, 95, of Pleasant Hill, was born November 22, 1929, in Pleasant Hill, the seventh child of Jesse C. and Lola A. (Small) Hayes. He departed this life Sunday, July 13, 2025, at the Golden Years Care Center in Harrisonville with Josie by his side.

Jerry was lifelong resident of Pleasant Hill and a 1947 Pleasant Hill High School...

Sally Haake

Sally Haake

Jul 1, 2025

Sally Fraser Haake, 86, of Pleasant Hill, Missouri, was born March 10, 1939, in Evanston, Illinois, the daughter of William Allen and Doris Cristabel (Fraser) Vinnedge. She departed this life Tuesday, July 1, 2025, at Saint Luke’s East Hospital in Lee’s Summit.

Sally grew up in the suburbs north of Chicago surrounded by aunts, uncles and cousins. She was great at...

Sue D. Smith

Sue D. Smith

Jun 30, 2025

Sue D. Smith, 81, of Butler, Missouri, was born April 11, 1944, in Gainesville, Missouri, the daughter of Edgar A. and Margaret H. (Herndon) Hinote. She departed this life Monday, June 30, 2025, at the St. Luke’s East Hospital in Lee’s Summit with family by her side.

Sue was a 1962 Hale, Missouri high school graduate.

On December 7, 1963, she was...

Marilyn M. Hays

Marilyn M. Hays

Jun 28, 2025

Marilyn Marie Hays, 91, of Lee’s Summit, Missouri, was born December 30, 1933, in Hutton Valley, Missouri, the daughter of Rolland and Esther M. (Srock) Bryan. She departed this life Saturday, June 28, 2025, at the Carnegie Village Care Center in Belton, surrounded with love and family.

Marilyn was a 1950 Willow Springs, Missouri, high school graduate.

On January 12, 1952, she...

Arlen E. Mitchell

Arlen E. Mitchell

Jun 27, 2025

Arlen Elbert Mitchell, 95, of Pleasant Hill, was born October 25, 1929, in Pleasant Hill, the son of Lewis E. and Nannie E. (Small) Mitchell. He departed this life Friday, June 27, 2025, at his home surrounded with love and family.

Arlen was a 1947 Pleasant Hill High School graduate.

On June 8, 1950, he was united in marriage to Betty Jo...

David R. Middleton

David R. Middleton

Jun 21, 2025

Davidray Russell Middleton, 93, of Pleasant Hill was born October 19, 1931, in Strasburg, the son of Elbert R. and G. Ferle (Hutchens) Middleton. He departed this life Saturday, June 21, 2025, at his home surrounded by love and family. David overcame a lot in his last year as he was diagnosed with cancer in January 2024 but was in...

Jeffrey B. Johnson

Jeffrey B. Johnson

Jun 15, 2025

Jeffrey Bruce “Jeff” Johnson, 71, of Strasburg, Missouri, was born, July 1, 1953, in Kansas City, Missouri, the son of John Frederic and Dolores Lavinia (Haggard) Johnson. He departed this life, after a brief illness on Sunday, June 15, 2025, at his home.

As a young man, Jeff was a member of the Boys Scouts, DeMolay, and Civil Air Patrol. He...

Phyllis Vescovi

Phyllis Vescovi

Jun 8, 2025

Phyllis C. Vescovi, 80, of Pleasant Hill, Missouri, was born June 11, 1944, in Orange City, California, the daughter of Jack and Lucille (Vaught) Cook. She departed this life Sunday, June 8, 2025, at The Princeton Senior Living Retirement Community in Lee’s Summit, Missouri.

Phyllis was a 1961 Elkins High School (Arkansas) graduate and valedictorian of her class. Phyllis was a...

Cynthia R. Reeves

Cynthia R. Reeves

Jun 8, 2025

Cynthia Raye Reeves, 72, of Lawrence, Kansas, most recently of Pleasant Hill, Missouri, was born December 10, 1952, in Denver, Colorado, the daughter of Dan and Millie (Delay) Smith. She was diagnosed with ALS in January 2025 and succumbed to it five months later on Sunday, June 8, 2025, at the Pleasant Hill Health and Rehabilitation Center.

Dan and Millie had...

Saundra L. Krueger

Saundra L. Krueger

Jun 1, 2025

Saundra Lea Krueger, 88, of Lone Jack, was born April 16, 1937, in Huron, South Dakota, the daughter of Raymond V. and Leah (Coral) Petersen. She departed this life Sunday, June 1, 2025, at the University Health Lakewood Medical Center.

On June 16, 1954, she was united in marriage to Thomas Leroy Krueger in Reno, Nevada. He preceded her in death...

Lena C. Crotty

Lena C. Crotty

May 26, 2025

Lena Christine Crotty, 66, of Pleasant Hill, Missouri, was born December 10, 1958, in Denver, Colorado, the daughter of Charles R. and Viola R. (Johnson) Waggoner. She departed this life Monday, May 26, 2025, at her home.

Lena was a 1976 graduate of Smokey Hills High School in Denver.

On March 19, 1979, she was united in marriage to Walter E. “Butch”...

Charles M. Ballard

Charles M. Ballard

May 25, 2025

Charles Mack “Charlie” Ballard, 88, of Pleasant Hill, was born June 13, 1936, in St. Joseph, Missouri, the son of Harry W. and Charlotte C. (McDonell) Ballard. He departed this life Sunday, May 25, 2025, at his home surrounded by family.

Charlie was a 1954 Raymore High School graduate.

In 1954, he was united in marriage to Janice Davis and to this...

David Gallegos

David Gallegos

May 19, 2025

David Gallegos 53, of Pleasant Hill, Missouri, was born December 28, 1971, in Monterrey Mexico, the son of Alejandro and Diane L. (Aaserude) Gallegos. He went peacefully into his eternal home surrounded with love and family after a short but difficult battle with degenerative spine issues and dementia.

David was born with Downs Syndrome but never let it hold him back....

Kalaina L. Mercer

Kalaina L. Mercer

May 18, 2025

Kalaina Leigh Mercer, 44, of Pleasant Hill, Missouri, was born November 6, 1980, in Lawrence, Kansas, the daughter of Michael and Karen (Nordling) Koehler. She departed this life Sunday, May 18, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of love and compassion.

Kalaina was a 1999 Lawrence High School graduate. She earned her degree in nursing from Rockhurst College and the St. Lukes...

Lloyd D. Ash

Lloyd D. Ash

May 9, 2025

Lloyd Douglas Ash, 64, of Raymore, was born February 2, 1961, in Kansas City, Kansas, the son of Melford and Wilma (Retherford) Ash. He departed this life Friday, May 9, 2025, at Saint Luke’s East Hospital in Lee’s Summit, surrounded with love and family.

Lloyd was a 1980 Ray-Pec High school graduate.

Lloyd was first employed as Machine Operator for Armor Packing...