Nov 14, 2019

NEIL A. HELGREN

Neil Allen Helgren, 65, of Pleasant Hill, Missouri, was born, November 9, 1954, in Norfolk, Virginia, the son of Richard Matthew and Barbara Lee (Caffee) Helgren.  He departed this life, Thursday, November 14, 2019, at his home.

Neil grew up and went to school in the Norfolk, Virginia...

Nov 3, 2019

BUTCH STEPHENS

Harvey Arnold “Butch” Stephens, 72, of Greenwood, Missouri, was born, February 7, 1947, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Curtis M. and Mary F. (Erhart) Stephens.  He departed this life, Sunday, November 3, 2019, at his stepdaughter’s home in Blue Springs, Missouri.

Butch was a 1965 Gerard Kansas High School graduate and was a...

Oct 25, 2019

CARL E. BAKER

Carl Elliott Baker, 83, of Belton, Missouri, formerly of Memphis, Tennessee, was born, May 23, 1936, in Bloomington, Illinois, the son of Clifton and Naomi (Garrison) Baker.  He departed this life, Friday, October 25, 2019, at the Beautiful Savior Nursing Home in Belton.

Carl attended high school in Godfrey,...

Oct 23, 2019

BETTY A. SCHUSTER

Betty “BJ” Ann (Kisor) Schuster, 74, of Pleasant Hill, Missouri, was born, September 16,1945 in Bucyrus, Ohio, the daughter of Clarence E. and Ruth E. (Milstead) Kisor.  She departed this life Wednesday, October 23, 2019, at her home surrounded by loved ones and family.

BJ was a 1963...

Oct 14, 2019

DOROTHY D. MILLER

Dorothy Dee Miller, of Pleasant Hill, Missouri, was born, December 9, 1924, in rural Thayer, Missouri, the daughter of Henry Jacob and Mary Maud (Switzer) Trobaugh.  She departed this life, Monday, October 14, 2019, at the St. Luke’s East Hospital, Lee’s Summit at the age 94 years, 10 months, and 24...

Oct 12, 2019

BILL REED

William Thomas “Bill” Reed, 78, of Pleasant Hill, Missouri, passed away Saturday, October 12, 2019, at the Good Samaritan Care Center in Cole Camp, Missouri.  Bill was born April 1, 1941, in Rich Hill, Missouri, the son of Noah B. and Maude Belle (Ledbetter) Reed.

He was married to Sharon...

Oct 8, 2019

ALVIN E. WINFREY

Alvin Eugene Winfrey, 72, of Pleasant Hill, was born, January 6, 1947, in Warrensburg, Missouri, the son of James A. and Dorothy M. (Odle) Winfrey.  He departed this life, Tuesday, October 8, 2019, at his home surrounded with love and family.

Alvin was attended East High School in Kansas...

Oct 4, 2019

GARY L. MITCHELL

Gary Lee “Mitch” Mitchell, 69, of Harrisonville, was born, September 25, 1950, in Harrisonville, the son of Earl W. and Clarice Jean (Ferguson) Mitchell.  He departed this life, Friday, October 4, 2019, at his home surrounded with love and family.

Gary was a 1970 Pleasant Hill High School...

Oct 1, 2019

STEPHEN A. SCUKA

Stephen A. Scuka, 75, of Pleasant Hill, Missouri, was born November 4, 1943, in Wichita, Kansas, the son of Dr. Clayton and Helen (Lockwood) Scuka.  Steve entered the gates of heaven, Tuesday, October 1, 2019.

Steve grew up in Wichita and graduated from North High in 1961.  He honorably served his...

Sep 30, 2019

PATRICIA A. "PATTY" RUTH

Patricia Ann “Patty” Ruth, 75, of Greenwood, Missouri, was born, August 13, 1944, in Kansas City, Missouri, the daughter of Charles E. and Marguerite D. (Higgins) O’Malley.  She departed this life, Monday, September 30, 2019, at the Lee’s Summit Medical Center.

Patty was a 1962 St. Pius X...

Sep 23, 2019

BILL WHITE

William Allen “Bill” White, Jr., 68, of Kingsville, was born, January 5, 1951, in Kansas City, the son of William A., Sr. and Delores Mae (Bauman) White. He departed this life, Monday, September 23, 2019, at the St. Luke’s Hospital, Kansas City.

Bill was a 1969 Pleasant Hill High School...

Sep 19, 2019

FRANCISCO CASTRO

Francisco Castro, 59, of Pleasant Hill, Missouri, formerly of Naples, Florida, was born, April 3, 1960, in Brownsville, Texas, the son of Valentin and Antonia (Trevina) Castro. He departed this life, Thursday, September 19, 2019, at the Lee’s Summit Medical Center, Lee’s Summit, Missouri.

Francisco attended Naples High School...

Sep 7, 2019

  JAMES E. LOTSPEICH  

James Elvin “Jim” Lotspeich, 87, of Pleasant Hill, was born, February 25, 1932, in the Dayton community near Garden City, the son of James W. and Gladys (Garrett) Lotspeich.  He departed this life, Saturday, September 7, 2019, at the Crown Care Center, Harrisonville.

Jim was a 1950 Garden City High School graduate.

On January 3, 1986, he was united in...

Sep 5, 2019

PUNKIE NEILL

M artha Ann “Punkie” Neill, 72, of Pleasant Hill was born August 31, 1947 in Pleasant Hill. The daughter of the late Edgar Marion and Dorothy Irene (King) Hatton.  She quietly departed this life, Thursday, September 5, 2019 with her husband by her side.  She was also preceded in death by...

Sep 1, 2019

  MARY L. WILKES  

Mary Louise Wilkes, 56, of Independence, Missouri, was born, December 24, 1962, in Independence, the daughter of Hubert L. “Sonny” and Katherine L. (Winslow) Beltz. She departed this life, Sunday, September 1, 2019, at the St. Luke’s Hospital in Kansas City.

Mary was a lifelong Independence resident and attended Van Horn high school.

On February 23, 1980, she was united...

Aug 23, 2019

PATRICIA L. LIVINGSTON

Patricia Loretta “Trisha” Livingston, 71, of Pleasant Hill, was born, November 3, 1947, in Youngstown, Ohio, the daughter of Paul and Regina (Baker) Torrey.  She departed this life, Friday, August 23, 2019, at her home surrounded with love and family.

Trisha was a 1966 Kansas City, Hogan High School...

Aug 23, 2019

PATRICK A. DINGES

Patrick Allan Dinges, 66, of Kingsville, was born May 14, 1953, in Harrisonville, the son of Eugene and Irene (Spiwak) Dinges.  He unexpectedly departed this life Friday, August 23, 2019, at his home.

Pat was a 1971 Pleasant Hill High School graduate.

On February 29, 2012, he...

Aug 18, 2019

EVELYN E. HITT

Evelyn Elizabeth (Stalnaker) Hitt, 91, of Pleasant Hill, Missouri, was born August 14, 1928, in Pleasant Hill, the daughter of Dillard V. and Elsie May (Franklin) Stalnaker. She departed this life Sunday, August 18, 2019, Autumn Leaves of Lee’s Summit.

Evelyn was a 1946 graduate of Pleasant Hill High...

Aug 9, 2019

LOGAN D. RUCKMAN

Logan Dale Ruckman, 25, of Pleasant Hill, Missouri, was born, December 4, 1993, in Norfolk, Virginia, the son of Daron Dale and Kelly Jo (Peters) Ruckman.  He departed this life Friday, August 9, 2019, in Kansas City.

Logan was a 2014 Pleasant Hill High School graduate. He enjoyed playing...

Aug 9, 2019

GARY J. FUHR

Gary J. Fuhr, 75, of Pleasant Hill, Missouri, formerly of Oak Grove, Missouri, was born, January 5, 1944, in Braymer, Missouri, the son of Marvin J. and Ruby C. (Shaffer) Fuhr.  He departed this life, Friday, August 9, 2019, at his home surrounded with love and family.

Gary was a...