Flora A. Fondren

Flora A. Fondren

Oct 13, 2023

Flora Ann Fondren, 85, of Pleasant Hill, Missouri, was born April 3, 1938, in Fowler, California, the daughter of Jack and Margaret (Barr) Heinrich.  She departed this life Friday, October 13, 2023, at the Ignite Medical Resort St. Mary’s in Blue Springs.

Flora was a 1956 Fowler High School graduate.

On May 17, 1958, she was united in marriage to...

Shirley J. Osborn

Shirley J. Osborn

Oct 12, 2023

Shirley Jean Osborn, 84, of Pleasant Hill, Missouri, was born October 11, 1939, in Pittsville, Missouri, the daughter of James A. and Goldia M. (Brown) Davis. She departed this life Thursday, October 12, 2023, at the Pleasant Hill Health and Rehabilitation Center.

Shirley grew up in Clinton, Missouri, attending school at Clinton and finishing in Urich. 

On March 23, 1957,...

Bill Heintzelman

Bill Heintzelman

Oct 8, 2023

William “Bill” Joseph Heintzelman, 80, of Pleasant Hill, Missouri, was born December 25, 1942, in Brookfield, Missouri, the son of Leo Vincent and Betty Ann (Eastin) Heintzelman.  He departed this life Sunday, October 8, 2023, at his home surrounded with love and family.

Bill was a 1960 graduate of Immaculata High School in Leavenworth, Kansas.  He later earned a bachelor’s...

Bob Harrison

Bob Harrison

Sep 29, 2023

Robert Wayne “Happy” Harrison, 76, of Pleasant Hill, Missouri, formerly of Warrensburg, Missouri, was born February 19, 1947, in Galliopolis, Ohio, the son of Ivan Russell and Peggy June (Gilliland) Harrison.  He departed this life, Friday, September 29, 2023, at his home surrounded with love and family.

Bob was a 1965 graduate of the Ramey Air Force Base High School...

Stacy M. Wyzard

Stacy M. Wyzard

Sep 27, 2023

Stacy Michael Wyzard, 55, of Cleveland, Missouri, was born April 16, 1968, in Harrisonville, Missouri, the son of Marvin F. and Marlene E. (McMahon) Wyzard.  He departed this life Wednesday, September 27, 2023, at Saint Luke’s South Hospital in Overland Park, Kansas. 

Stacy graduated from Ruskin High School in 1986 and was awarded a scholarship to attend Longview Community College. ...

Ruth L. Helton

Ruth L. Helton

Sep 22, 2023

Ruth Louise (French) Helton, 76, of Pleasant Hill, Missouri, was born November 24, 1946, in St. Joseph, Missouri, the daughter of Lewis W. and Lula M. (Holder) French. She departed this life Friday, September 22, 2023, at her home surrounded by her loving family.

Ruth was a 1964 graduate of Lafayette High School in St. Joseph, later she earned an...

Robin L. Altis

Robin L. Altis

Sep 20, 2023

Robin Lee Altis, 64, of Strasburg, was born July 25, 1959, in Kansas City, Missouri, the daughter of Robert E. and Doris M. (Hallauer) Musick.  She departed this life Wednesday, September 20, 2023, at the Centerpoint Medical Center in Independence.

Robin was a 1977 Southwest High School graduate.

On February 16, 1985, she was united in marriage to LeRoy W....

Alcuin C. Fischer

Alcuin C. Fischer

Sep 17, 2023

Alcuin Charles “Al” Fischer, 85, of Pleasant Hill, formerly of Independence, was born June 11, 1938, in Stover, Missouri, the son of Herman August and Elda Marie (Alpers) Fischer.  He departed this life Sunday, September 17, 2023, at his home surrounded with love and family.

Al was a 1956 Sweet Springs High School graduate. 

On October 3, 1959, he was...

Gloria Eagleburger

Gloria Eagleburger

Sep 13, 2023

Gloria Rahe Eagleburger, 91, of Pleasant Hill, was born July 8, 1932, in Sedalia, Missouri, the daughter of Wesley and Nina (Rutter) Goldsmith.  She departed this life Wednesday, September 13, 2023, at the Lee’s Summit Medical Center.

Gloria spent the early years of her life in Sedalia where she attended Smith-Cotton through the eighth grade. She attended Springfield High School,...

Stephen R. Henderson

Stephen R. Henderson

Sep 13, 2023

Stephen Ruel Henderson, 75, of Lee’s Summit, Missouri, formerly of St. Louis, Missouri, was born July 23, 1948, in Rockwood, Tennessee, the son of Freeman E. and Vera R. (Tabor) Henderson. He departed this life Wednesday, September 13, 2023, at the John Knox Memory Care Center surrounded with love and family.

Steve was a 1966 Crossville, Tennessee, High School graduate. ...

Eloise Clevenger

Eloise Clevenger

Sep 7, 2023

 

Norva Eloise (Middaugh) Clevenger was born on November 25, 1943, to Norville Clifford and Mary Louise (Hillebrand) Middaugh.  A Thanksgiving baby, she was the first cesarean-section baby to be born in the Clinton, Missouri hospital.  

  Eloise attended elementary school in Urich, where she was involved in her church and community, and active in 4-H.  Her family moved to...

MGySgt Michael Thiry, USMC (Ret)

MGySgt Michael Thiry, USMC (Ret)

Aug 29, 2023

Master Gunnery Sergeant Michael Allen Thiry, USMC (Ret), 80, of Grandview, Missouri, was born June 17, 1943, in Fostoria, Ohio, the son of Charles T. and Pearl M. (Zender) Thiry.  He departed this life Tuesday, August 29, 2023, at the St. Joseph Medical Center in Kansas City.

Mike was a 1961 New Riegel, Ohio High School graduate. He later earned...

Jason A. Graves

Jason A. Graves

Aug 27, 2023

Jason Allen Graves, 24, of Grand Junction, Colorado, formerly of Lee’s Summit, Missouri, was born July 28th, 1999, to Roger A. and Kathryn D. (Miller) Graves. He departed this life Sunday, August 27th, 2023, after summiting Ganette Peak, in Fremont County, Wyoming. 

Jason had recently left a job he loved at Teton Science School (TSS) to start his new life...

John R. Reynolds

John R. Reynolds

Aug 25, 2023

John Riley Reynolds, 101, of Pleasant Hill, Missouri, was born May 16, 1922, in Osceola, Missouri, the son of Taylor and Ida Mae (Burris) Reynolds. He departed this life Friday, August 25, 2023, at his daughter’s home in Pleasant Hill.

John spent his younger years in Lowry City and later attended school in Lafayette County.

On December 12, 1940, he...

Archie C. Bradshaw, III

Archie C. Bradshaw, III

Aug 19, 2023

Archie Connard Bradshaw, III, 39, of Lee’s Summit, was born January 13, 1984, in Independence. He departed this life, Saturday, August 19, 2023, at his home.

Archie attended Lee’s Summit High School.  Leaving school early to join the workforce he was first employed with Town & Country Disposal. Later he worked as a welder for Precise Forms, Inc. in Bates...

Roger D. Aldridge

Roger D. Aldridge

Aug 16, 2023

Roger Dale Aldridge, 68, of Lone Jack, Missouri, formerly of Edwards, Missouri, was born August 17, 1954, in Cabool, Missouri, the son of Lloyd D. and Alta R. (Curtner) Aldridge.  He departed this life Wednesday, August 16, 2023, at his home.

Roger was a 1972 Grandview High School graduate.  He was a Veteran of the United States Army.

On December...

Janette S. Bair

Janette S. Bair

Aug 15, 2023

Janette Sue “Jan” Bair, 57, of Kansas City, Missouri, was born August 22, 1965, in Kansas City, Kansas, the daughter of Hobert L. and Mayme E. (Jennings) Berry.  She departed this life Tuesday, August 15, 2023, at her home surrounded with love and family.

Jan was a 1983 Wyandotte County High School graduate.

On August19, 2006, she was united in...

Homer L. Foote, Jr.

Homer L. Foote, Jr.

Aug 3, 2023

Homer Lee Foote, Jr., 88, of Harrisonville, was born August 10, 1934, in Pleasant Hill, the son of Homer L. and Jessie (Blank) Foote, Sr. He departed this life, Thursday, August 3, 2023, at the St. Luke’s East Hospital surrounded with love and family.

Homer attended Pleasant Hill School through his sophomore year but left early at the age of...

Jay Roberts

Jay Roberts

Aug 3, 2023

Jay Weldon Roberts, 63, of Pleasant Hill, Missouri, formerly of Lee’s Summit, Missouri, was born August 18, 1959, in Hobbs, New Mexico, the son of James Earl and Connie Lou (Moore) Roberts.  With a heavy heart, the family announces the passing of our kind, loving, fun dad, son, brother and friend.  He departed this life Thursday, August 3, 2023, in...

Maria Cervantes Van Trump

Maria Cervantes Van Trump

Aug 2, 2023

Maria Cervantes Van Trump, 62, of Odessa, formerly of Lee’s Summit, was born April 7, 1961, in Jalisco, Mexico, the daughter of Ernesto and Glafira (Perez) Cervantes.  She departed this life, Wednesday, August 2, 2023, at the St. Luke’s Hospital in Kansas City surrounded with love and family.

Maria was a 1980 Hunting Park, California, High School graduate.

On November...