Howard R. Ezell
Apr 21, 2026
Howard Raymond Ezell, 86, of Pleasant Hill, Missouri, was born June 1, 1939, in Boynton, Oklahoma, the son of Stephen Edgar and Gracie Ethel (Sloan) Ezell. He departed this life Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at Harmony Gardens Assisted Living in Warrensburg surrounded with love and family.
On January 22, 1966, he was united in marriage to Patrica Ann “Pat” Traudt in...
Geri A. Schlagle
Apr 14, 2026
Geri Anne Schagle, 51, of Archie, formerly of Pleasant Hill, was born July 15, 1974, in Kansas City, the daughter of Gerald Leroy and Donna Jean (Stuart) Schlagle. She departed this life Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at her home.
Geri was a 1994 Ray-Pec High School graduate.
She enjoyed sewing, crocheting, crafting, and working puzzles.
Geri was preceded in death by her parents...
Barbara K. Colacicco
Apr 13, 2026
Barbara Kay Colacicco, 84, of Pleasant Hill, was born April 11, 1942, in Pleasant Hill, the daughter of James F. and Esther B. (Maynard) Porter. She departed this life Monday, April 13, 2026, peacefully in her sleep.
Barbara was a 1961 graduate of Pleasant Hill High School. She later earned her Certified Nursing Assistant certification.
Barbara spent her life helping others as...
William R. "Bill" Smith
Apr 8, 2026
William Ray "Bill" Smith, 83, of Pleasant Hill, was born August 14, 1942, in Pleasant Hill, the son of George A. and Eula (Wyatt) Smith. He departed this life Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at Kansas City Hospice House with family by his side.
Bill was a 1960 Pleasant Hill High School graduate where he served as class president. He earned an...
Donald J. Carlile
Apr 7, 2026
Donald Joshua Carlile, 97, of Pleasant Hill, Missouri, was born June 21, 1928, in Logan, Iowa, the son of Joshua Walter and Vernie Elizabeth (Killpack) Carlile. He departed this life Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at his son's home in Lee's Summit.
Donald was a 1945 Pleasant Hill High School graduate, later earning his associate degree from Graceland College in Lamoni, Iowa.
He...
Linda K. Vochatzer
Apr 5, 2026
Linda Kay Vochatzer, 86, of Pleasant Hill, Missouri, was born April 1, 1940, in Hutchinson, Kansas, the daughter of Aaron Bliss and Elvera (Schoenthaler) Dubach. She departed this life Sunday, April 5, 2026, at Homestead Estates Assisted Living of Leawood.
Linda was a 1958 graduate of Ellis High School in Ellis, Kansas.
In June 1960, she was united in marriage to Wallace...
James J. DeLong
Mar 26, 2026
James Joseph "Jim" DeLong, 78, of Pleasant Hill, was born August 16, 1947, in Jefferson City, the son of Joseph Ira and Besse Mae (Reed) DeLong. He departed this life Thursday, March 26, 2026, at the Beautiful Savior Manor Assisted Living Apartments.
Jim mostly attended Grain Valley Schools then graduated in 1965 from Blue Springs High School.
He was a United States...
Sandi Beatty
Mar 24, 2026
Sandra Faye "Sandi" Beatty, 77, lifelong resident of Pleasant Hill, was born November 4, 1948, in an apartment on First Street in downtown Pleasant Hill, the daughter of Frances V. "Pete" and Nannie P. (Smith) McMurphy. She departed this life Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at her home surrounded by love and family.
The family moved to Butler for a short time...
Ronald D. Ballard
Mar 20, 2026
Ronald Dean Ballard, 68, lifelong resident of Pleasant Hill, was born August 30, 1957, in Harrisonville, the son of Harley D. and Alice K. (Hutchens) Ballard. He departed this life Friday, March 20, 2026, at his home.
At a young age Ron had surgery to remove a benign brain tumor that left him with some physical disabilities. This led him to...
Chase E. Davis
Mar 18, 2026
Chase Edward Davis, 22, of Pleasant Hill and Odessa, was born October 24, 2003, in Blue Springs. He departed this life Wednesday, March 18, 2026.
Chase grew up and attended school in Odessa later transferring to Pleasant Hill where he graduated in 2022.
Chase was first employed for DWB Excavating and later worked as an Iron Worker for Union Local #10. He...
Bonny S. Riley
Mar 17, 2026
Bonny Sue Riley, 70, of Kansas City, Missouri, was born May 7, 1955, in Independence, the daughter of John C. and Peggy J. (Merwith) Stover. She departed this life Tuesday, March 17, 2025, at her home surrounded by love and family.
She was a 1972 graduate of Van Horn High School in Independence.
She was employed at the Social Security Administration for...
W. James Beattie
Mar 17, 2026
Walter James "Jim" Beattie, Jr., 86, of Pleasant Hill, was born January 2, 1940, in Kingsville, the son of Walter James Sr. and Alice Gene (Hooton) Beattie. He departed this life Tuesday, March 17, 2026, at the Crown Care Center in Harrisonville.
Jim grew up in the Strasburg and Kingsville area where he attended high school. He later settled in Pleasant...
Brent A. "Andy" Kammerdiener
Mar 7, 2026
Brent Andrew "Andy" Kammerdiener, 62, of East Palatka, Florida, formerly of Lee's Summit, Missouri, was born May 30, 1963, in Springfield, Missouri. He departed this life Saturday, March 7, 2026, at HCA Florida Putnam Hospital in Palatka.
Andy was a 1981 graduate of Kickapoo High School in Springfield. Later he earned his bachelor's degree in criminal justice from Drury College.
On May...
Jean Taylor
Feb 28, 2026
Jean Taylor, 85, of Pleasant Hill, Missouri, was born June 25, 1940, in Schenectady, New York, the daughter of Angelo J. and Madaline (Cropsy) Lombardi. She departed this life Saturday, February 28, 2026, at her home surrounded by love and family.
Jean was a 1958 graduate of the Mt. Pleasant High School in Schenectady.
On June 7, 1980, she was united in...
Chloe L. Seiz
Feb 23, 2026
Chloe Lou Seiz, 82, of Kingsville, was born June 10, 1943, in Independence, the daughter of Leslie Cleo and Pearl N. (Schlesinger) Owen. She departed this life Monday, February 23, 2026, at the Silverado Lee's Summit Memory Care Community.
Chloe grew up in Peculiar and attended Peculiar Schools.
On June 9, 1968, she was united in marriage to Albert Henry Seiz in...
Marjorie A. Kemerling
Feb 22, 2026
Marjorie Ann "Marge" Kemerling, 84, of Pleasant Hill, Missouri, formerly of Grand Island, Nebraska, was born May 4, 1941, in Malmo, Nebraska, the daughter of Fred and Helen (Vaca) Odvody. She departed this life, Sunday February 22, 2026, at her son's home in Pleasant Hill surrounded with love and family.
Marge grew up on the family farm near Malmo and was...
Kevin M. Shafer
Feb 15, 2026
Kevin Michael Shafer Sr., 67, of Windsor, formerly of Independence, was born December 1, 1958, in Kansas City, Kansas, the son of Buster and Margaret Shirley (Paddock) Shafer. He departed this life Sunday, February 15, 2026, at North Care Hospice with his family by his side.
Kevin was a 1976 graduate of Schlagel High School.
On July 2, 1978, he was united...
Donald C. Duffey
Feb 14, 2026
Donald Clifford Duffey, 75, of Pleasant Hill, Missouri, was born December 14, 1950, in Ulysses, Kentucky, the son of Donall Eugene Duffey and Vada Ellen (Johnson) Ports. He departed this life Saturday, February 14, 2026, at his home with family at his side.
On April 21, 1971, he was united in marriage to Cheryl Lynn Rodgers in North Kansas City, and...
Bob G. Shore
Feb 8, 2026
Robert Glen "Bob" Shore, 77, of Kingsville, was born December 13, 1948, in Kansas City, the son of Norman Glen and Martha Ann (Whisler) Shore. He departed this life, Sunday, February 8, 2026, at Lee's Summit Medical Center.
Bob grew up on the family farm near Kingsville. He was a 1966 Pleasant Hill High School graduate.
On May 20, 1967, he was...
Mary Ellen Nichols
Feb 2, 2026
Mary Ellen Nichols, 80, of Harrisonville, was born November 19, 1945, in Kansas City, the daughter of Ivan L. and Margaret E. (Ketchum) Oesch. She departed this life Monday, February 2, 2026, at Crown Care Center in Harrisonville.
Mary Ellen grew up in East Lynne and graduated from Harrisonville High School.
On August 30, 1963, she was united in marriage to Theodore...
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