Michael "Mike" Joseph Kauzlarich of Blue Springs MO passed away June 8th, 2025 at the KC Hospice House surrounded by his family. Born, April 24, 1949. He is preceded in death by his son Joseph Nicholas Kauzlarich, his parents Victor and Josephine Kauzlarich, and brothers Christopher Kauzlarich and Victor Kauzlarich. He is survived by his wife of 56 years Connie…
James E. Borland, Sr. (Jim Borland) of Oak Grove, Missouri, passed away on June 7, 2025, at St. Luke’s Hospital of Kansas City near the Plaza. Services will be held on Saturday, June 14th, at Grace United Methodist Church located at 1501 S. Harding Street in Oak Grove. Visitation is from 10:00am – 12:00 noon, followed by a celebration of…
Stephen Paul Hampton, 67, of Raytown, MO, passed away on the morning of June 6th, 2025, at University Health Lakewood Medical Center. Stephen was born on January 3rd, 1958, in Columbia, MO, to Tom R. Hampton and Marilyn Jean (Divine) Hampton. Steve graduated from Burke High School in Omaha, NE, in 1976. With a strong mechanical background, Steve was acclaimed…
Velma Jean Mainard, lovingly known as “Jeanie,” passed away peacefully at home on June 5, 2025. She was from Oak Grove, Missouri, and spent her life surrounded by the people and things she loved most. She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Ermile Bradfield; her husband, Kenneth Mainard; her sisters, Betty Rector and Janice Stoez; and her…
Judith Fincher, 85, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away peacefully on June 5, 2025. Born on March 24, 1940, in Webster City, Iowa, Judith lived a rich and vibrant life filled with music, travel, and a deep love for family. She worked for many years as a travel agent at Winship Travel, a career that perfectly matched her adventurous spirit.…
Kathryn Sue “Kathy” Fizer, 71, of Independence, Missouri, passed away peacefully, with her family at her bedside on May 31, 2025. Born on November 5, 1953, in Kansas City, Missouri, Kathy was a woman whose free spirit and resiliency touched those who knew her, even up to the time of her passing. While we heavily mourn her passing, we are…
It is with deep sorrow that the family of Carol Marie Soper announce her passing on Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at the age of 65. Carol will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 36 years, Kenneth Soper, and her children, Nathaniel and Noah Soper. She will also be missed by her two brothers, Lee and Mark Sohlden, as well…
Orville Floyd “Shorty” Jeffries, 91, of Buckner, Missouri passed away Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at Centerpoint Medical Center. Services will be held Saturday, May 31, 2025 with visitation at 11:00 a.m. at Royer’s New Salem Funeral Home in Independence, Missouri and a graveside service following at noon at Six Mile Cemetery, Sibley, Missouri. Shorty was born on December 25, 1933…
Dianna "Renee" Teter, age 67, of Independence, Missouri, passed away surrounded by her family on May 27, 2025, at North Kansas City Hospital. Renee is survived by her daughter, Brandy Rogers of Liberty, MO; her son, Clinton Dawson, also of Liberty, MO; her mother, Janet Prins of Jasper, MO; her stepmother, Linda Stumfoll of Independence, MO; her sisters, Pamela, Denise,…
John Bradley Alexander, 49, of Oak Grove, MO, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, May 24, 2025. He was born July 27, 1975, in Kansas City, Missouri, to Greg and Jeanne (Reinbold) Alexander, the first of three children. John attended Oak Grove schools and was a member of the Panther graduating Class of 1993. He participated in golf, football, and boys…