Donna Lou Borchert
Apr 16, 2026
Donna Lou Borchert, 85, passed away peacefully on April 16, 2026. She was born on September 18, 1940, in Independence, Missouri, to Roy William Edward Maness and Mildred Lucille Maness.
Donna grew up surrounded by family and was one of four siblings, alongside Judy, Roy Jr., and Jimmy. She shared a lifelong bond with her family and was a beloved aunt,...
Janet L. Whitesell
Apr 14, 2026
Janet Lee Whitesell passed away peacefully on April 14, 2026, at the age of 79, while staying at UC Hospital in West Chester, Ohio.
Janet was born on February 25, 1947, in Kansas City, Missouri, to Clarence and Jewitt “Judy” Coffman. She grew up in the northeast part of Kansas City and graduated from Northeast High School. As a young woman,...
Matthew Lee Smith
Apr 14, 2026
Matthew Lee Smith, 56 of Overland Park, KS passed away Tuesday morning, April 14, 2026 at the Kansas City Hospice House. He was a devoted husband, a proud father and a loyal friend. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 am on Friday, April 24, 2026 at Church of the Ascension 9510 W 127th St, Overland Park, KS...
Honna Lou "Pat" Brand
Apr 14, 2026
Pat Brand, 96 years, of Blue Springs, Missouri died Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at home surrounded by family. A visitation will be held from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM, Monday April 27, 2026, with a memorial service taking place at 7:00 PM at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 East 39th St S, Independence, Missouri. Cremation.
Honna Lou Gowler was born on November...
Carolyn Jane Bowles
Apr 12, 2026
Carolyn Walker Bowles of Lee’s Summit, MO, passed away suddenly on Sunday, April 12th, 2026. Carolyn was born on February 8th, 1941, in Kearney, Missouri to Clay Franklin and Mildred (Sabins) Walker.
After skipping a grade in elementary school, she graduated from Northeast High School in Kansas City, MO in 1957. She then briefly worked for the Moon Insurance Agency on...
Kenneth J. Veerhusen
Apr 12, 2026
Kenneth J. Veerhusen passed away on April 12, 2026, in Independence, Missouri at the age of 78. Born on September 3, 1947, in Lake City, Iowa, Ken lived a life marked by a deep love for learning and his family.
Ken’s journey began in Iowa where he was raised and later graduated from Fort Dodge High School. After high school, Ken...
Barbara Jean Dinkel
Apr 12, 2026
Barbara Jean Dinkel, born in Grandview, Missouri to Robert and Velma Irene (Kreeger) Parker, passed away peacefully after a brief illness on April 12, 2026, in Independence, Missouri.
Barbara led a fulfilling life marked by dedication to her children and career, and a deep love for her family and friends. She worked at a law firm in Blue Springs before continuing...
Billy Joe Cowen
Apr 12, 2026
Billy Joe Cowen, affectionately known to all as Bill, passed away peacefully on April 12, 2026, in Belton, Missouri. Born on December 14, 1929, in Elkland, Missouri, Bill lived a life marked by warmth, humor, and an unwavering devotion to family and community.
A proud graduate of Elkland High School, Bill answered the call of duty and served honorably in the...
Dorothy Lily Halastik
Apr 9, 2026
On March 3, 1927, Dorothy Lily Frost Halastik, a woman who would go on to fill nearly a century with warmth, wit, and quiet strength was born. On April 9, 2026, at the remarkable age of 99, the world said goodbye to a beloved wife, daughter, sister, mother, nana, aunt and friend, but her spirit remains stitched into the lives...