Richard Steven Haynik, 81, of Bates City, Missouri, passed away on November 30, 2020 at his home, surrounded by those who loved him. Funeral services will be held at First Baptist Church of Bates City with burial in Bates City Cemetery. Richard was born on October 17, 1939, in Cleveland, Ohio, the son of Steven and Anna (Mikula) Haynik. He…
Terry Schlotman, 69, of Wellington, MO, passed away surrounded by his family on Monday, November 30, 2020 at KU Medical Center. A Celebration of Life will be held in the spring when the county deems it safe to congregate. The family will publicize the ceremony when event details have been determined. Memorials may be given to Lexington Restoration Branch or St. Jude…
Charles Edward Mason, born January 17, 1952, passed away peacefully in the comfort of his home surrounded by his loving family on November 30, 2020 from complications of ALS, commonly known as Lou Gehrigs Disease. Born in Kansas City, MO, he was raised the oldest of five children. He worked hard for 30 years as a proud truck driver for…
Daniel Ray Jones, 58, of Bates City, Missouri, passed away Monday, November 30, 2020. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Danny was born November 26, 1962, in Kansas City, Missouri, the son of Burley R. and Elizabeth H. (Martin) Jones. He worked at Walmart in Oak Grove for 12 years. Danny enjoyed being outdoors, camping,…
Rodney Paul Alewine, 55, of Oak Grove, Missouri, passed away on Monday, November 30, 2020. Memorial services will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, December 8th at First Baptist Church of Oak Grove. The family will receive friends from 5:00 p.m. until service time at the church. Rodney was born on August 29, 1965, in Independence, Missouri, the son of…
Marolyn Louise Brown, 82 of Grain Valley, Missouri, died peacefully in her sleep on Saturday, November 28, 2020. Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 1st in Valley Memorial Gardens, Grain Valley, MO. Marolyn was born on September 5, 1938, in rural Atherton, MO, the daughter of James H. and Virginia H. (Waters) Moore. She graduated from Lees Summit…
Jeffrey “Jeff” Lee Stewart, 59 years old, of Grain Valley, MO passed away on November 28, 2020 at his home after a long battle with cancer. Jeff is survived by his wife of 39 years, Twila Stewart of the home; daughter, Tiffany Wilson (Thomas) of Grain Valley, MO; son, Justin Stewart (Megan) of Blue Springs, MO; 7 grandchildren: Kristine Hoang…
Marjorie Marie Kalousek, 98, of Blue Springs, Missouri passed away Thursday, November 26, 2020 at Benton House in Blue Springs, MO. Marge was born in 1922 in Hutchinson, Kansas, where her parents Ethel and Raymond McCrory were charter members of Trinity Methodist Church. Marge took to sewing and knitting and often made her family’s clothing. Her dad taught her how…
Donald Estill Hughes, 82, passed away on November 21, 2020 due to complications from dementia. Don is survived by his three children, Christopher, Patricia and David, his brothers James Robert and Harold, and his large extended family. Born in 1937, Don grew up and lived most of his life in central Missouri and the Kansas City area. He graduated college…
Andy George Easterly Jr., 76, of Independence, Missouri, passed away on Friday, November 20, 2020. Private graveside services will be held in Valley Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Grain Valley, MO. Andy was born August 18, 1944, in Kansas City, Missouri, the son of Andy and Rose (Knapp) Easterly. He was raised to manhood in the same home he was born into. Andy married Pamela…