Mar 19, 2018

GEORGE ALGOZZINI

George Algozzini, 91, of Grain Valley, formerly of Pleasant Hill, and Urich, was born, February 26, 1927, in Chicago, Illinois, the son of Paul and Frances (Alongi) Algozzini.  He departed this life Monday, March 19, 2018, at the North Kansas City Hospice House surrounded with love and family.

George was...

Mar 7, 2018

MARGARET V. GRIFFITH

Margaret V. Griffith, Sr., 98, of Raymore, was born, July 13, 1919, in Greenwood, the daughter of Claude W. and Alice R. (Johnson) Long.  She departed this life, Wednesday, March 7, 2018, at the Foxwood Springs Living Center, Raymore, surrounded with love and family.

Margaret was a 1937, Pleasant...

Mar 6, 2018

BRIAN E. BADGER

Brian Edward Badger, 60, of Pleasant Hill, was born, September 23, 1957, in Pontiac, Illinois, the son of Chester Robert Sr. and Helen Marie (Wassenberg) Badger.  He departed this life Tuesday, March 6, 2018, at his home surrounded with love and family.

Brian attended Warrensburg High School until 1975...

Mar 6, 2018

LAWRENCE A. GRIFFITH, SR.

Lawrence Allen “Bud” Griffith, Sr., 93, of Raymore, was born, July 26, 1924, in Pleasant Hill, the son of Syranus S. and Clara Z. (Bunnell) Griffith, Sr.  He departed this life, Tuesday, March 6, 2018, at the Foxwood Springs Living Center, Raymore, surrounded with love and family.

Lawrence...

Feb 21, 2018

CATHERINE A. O’NEAL

Catherine Ann O’Neal, 83, of Pleasant Hill, Missouri, was born, September 2, 1934, in Lompoc, California, the daughter of Roy and Mary (Cox) O’Neal.  She departed this life, Wednesday, February 21, 2018, at the Pleasant Hill Health & Rehabilitation Center.

She was preceded in death by her parents and...

Feb 5, 2018

BETTY J. WITHERS

Betty Jean Withers, 89, of Harrisonville, was born May 4, 1928, in Pleasant Hill, the daughter of William and Lucy (Baldwin) Mitchell.  She departed this life, Monday, February 5, 2018, at her home surrounded with love and family.

On May 4, 1969, she was united in marriage to William...

Jan 31, 2018

VIOLA J. TIMBERLAKE

Viola Jane Timberlake, 92, of Lee’s Summit, was born, March 20, 1925, in Pleasant Hill, the daughter of James P. and Ida M. (Wolfe) Bunch.  She departed this life, Wednesday, January 31, 2018, at the John Knox Village Care Center.

Viola “Vi”  was the youngest child of eight and...

Jan 23, 2018

John Joseph “Joe Joe” Amdor, 60, of Harrisonville, Missouri, was born, March 7, 1957, in LeRoy, Illinois, the son of John and Mary (Woods) Amdor. He departed this life, Tuesday, January 23, 2018, at the Research Medical Center, Kansas City, Missouri.

John was a 1975 LeRoy High School graduate.  He later attended college where he...

Jan 17, 2018

WILLIAM O. PEARCE

William O. “Bill” Pearce, 72 of Pleasant Hill, was born July 15, 1945, in Kansas City, Missouri, the son of Walter O. and Ida A. (Toliver) Pearce.  He departed this life, Wednesday, January 17, 2018, at the Lee’s Summit Medical Center.

Bill was a 1963, Kansas...

Jan 11, 2018

  CONNIE L. GREENE  

Connie Louise Greene, 64, of Pleasant Hill, was born, June 18, 1953, Kansas City.  She departed this life Thursday, January 11, 2018, at her parents’ home in Pleasant Hill.

Connie was a 1971 Pleasant Hill High School graduate.

In 1974 she was united in marriage to Sonny Czeschin; they later divorced but remained good friends.  She was then united in...

Jan 7, 2018

DOROTHY A. SPRINGER

Dorothy Anne Springer, 92, of Pleasant Hill, was born June 16, 1925, in Greenwood, the daughter of John and Catherine (Bunnell) Porter.  She departed this life Sunday, January 7, 2018, at Crown Care Center, Harrisonville.

Dorothy grew up on a small farm near Greenwood. She shared many interesting stories...

Jan 4, 2018

LORIEL J. OWSLEY

Loriel Jane “Lori” Owsley, 84, of Independence, was born, November 11, 1933, in Jefferson City, Missouri, the daughter of Clifford L. and Ada R. (Rosena) White.  She departed this life, Thursday, January 4, 2018, at the Centerpoint Medical Center surrounded with love and family.

Loriel was a 1951 Sweet...

Dec 31, 2017

E. MARIE WESTERFIELD

Estella Marie Westerfield, 89, of Kansas City, Missouri, formerly of Pleasant Hill, Missouri, was born December 13, 1928, in Pleasant Hill, the daughter of Louis Martin and May Etta (Hamilton) Bunnell.  She departed this life and entered into glory on December 31, 2017, at the Newmark Care Center, Kansas City, surrounded...

Dec 22, 2017

LAWRENCE W. WATSON

Lawrence West Watson, 69, of Pleasant Hill, was born, November 15, 1948, in Kansas City, the son of David A. and Juanita (Jones) Watson.  He departed this life, Friday, December 22, 2017, at the St. Luke’s East Hospital, Lee’s Summit.

Larry was a 1966 Ruskin High School graduate.

Dec 20, 2017

AMANDA M. POWERS-GREEN

Amanda Marie Powers-Green, 39, of Kansas City, formerly of Grandview, was born August 3, 1978, in Joplin, Missouri, the daughter of Timothy O. and Holly D. (Meikle) Powers.  She departed this life, Wednesday, December 20, 2017, at the Kansas University Medical Center surrounded with love and family.

Dec 12, 2017

MARIE A. COATES

Marie Ann Coates, 85, of Raytown, was born, May 9, 1932, in Pleasant Hill, Missouri, the daughter of George and Annie Stafford.  She departed this life Tuesday, December 12, 2017, at the John Knox Village Hospice House, Lee’s Summit, Missouri.

Marie was a 1950 graduate of Pleasant Hill High...

Dec 8, 2017

Donald Eugene Brandes, 66, of Pleasant Hill, Missouri, was born on July 4, 1951 in Warsaw, Missouri, the son of Reuben and Lavera (Ehlers) Brandes.  He departed this life, Friday, December 8, 2017, at his home surrounded with love and family.

He was a 1969 Ruskin High School graduate.  In 1970, he joined the United States Air...

Dec 6, 2017

MARY L. “LOUISE” YOTZ

Mary Louise Yotz, 85, of Pleasant Hill, Missouri, was born, August 8, 1932, in Humansville, Missouri, the daughter of John F. and Pearl E. (Farris) Hurley.  She departed this life Wednesday, December 06, 2017, at her home surrounded with love and family.

Louise attended grade school...

Dec 1, 2017

SANDRA D. ANDERSON

Sandra Dee “Sandi” Anderson, 58, of Pleasant Hill, was born, March 14, 1959, in Kansas City, Missouri, the daughter of Floyd N. and Jo Ann (Yates) Harris.  She departed this life, Friday, December 1, 2017, at the Lee’s Summit Medical Center.

Sandi was a 1977 Pleasant Hill High School...

Nov 19, 2017

CHARLES H. ELIAS, SR.

Charles Henry “Eli” Elias, Sr., 84, of Pleasant Hill, was born, May 22, 1933, in Hays, Kansas, the son of Henry J. and Minnie L. (Meyer) Elias.  He had been in declining health for several years and departed this life, Sunday, November 17, 2017, at the Carnegie Village Healthcare Center,...