Apr 1, 2018

TRAVIS A. KANIES

Travis Allen Kanies, 27, of Lee’s Summit, was born, October 16, 1990, in Independence, the son of Robert Kanies and Renea Matthes Mitra.  He departed this life, Sunday, April 1, 2018, at his home in Lee’s Summit, MO.

He was a 2009 Lee’s Summit High School graduate and a...

Mar 31, 2018

W. SEAN McMANUS

William Sean McManus, 48, of Lee’s Summit, was born, August 28, 1969, in Boston, Massachusetts, the son of William C. and Ann M. (Doughtery) McManus. He departed this life, Saturday, March 31, 2018, at his home.

Sean was employed as a Salesman for O’Reilly automotive.  He enjoyed watching the...

Mar 30, 2018

ROBERT R. HOOK, JR.

Robert Ross Hook, Jr., 80, of Pleasant Hill, was born, September 18, 1937, in Pleasant Hill, the son of Robert R. and Myrtle N. (Burge) Hook, Sr.  He departed this life, Friday, March 30, 2018, at his home.

Bob was a 1955 Pleasant Hill High School graduate. Following...

Mar 29, 2018

DENNIS R. WEST

Dennis Ray West, 67, of Lone Jack, was born, June 17, 1950, in Independence, Missouri, the son of Walter Faulkenberry and Yula Francis (Trussell) West.  He departed this life Thursday, March 29, 2018, at the Research Medical Center, Kansas City, surrounded with love and family.

Dennis was a 1968...

Mar 26, 2018

KAREN J. ECKHOFF

Karen Jeanne Eckhoff, 61, of Independence, Missouri, was born, November 6, 1956, in Sedalia, Missouri, the daughter of John and Claire (Frerking) Kuddes.  She was baptized on November 25, 1956 at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Sweet Springs, Missouri, and was confirmed and renewed her baptismal vows on May 24, 1970 at...

Mar 24, 2018

***** Please note that all services are being handled through Dickey Funeral Home in Harrisonville *****

Arlene Leslie age 87 of Pleasant Hill, Missouri departed this life Saturday, March 24, 2018 at her home in Pleasant Hill, surrounded by family and love. In this same home she was born on September 26, 1930 to Cloyd...

Mar 20, 2018

EDITH E. PURVIS

Edith Elizabeth Purvis, 98, of Danville, Illinois, formerly of Pleasant Hill, Missouri, went to be with the Lord on March 20, 2018 in Danville, where she had resided at the Hawthorne Retirement Home for the last few years.

Edith was born November 1, 1919, in Kansas City, Missouri, the...

Mar 19, 2018

GEORGE ALGOZZINI

George Algozzini, 91, of Grain Valley, formerly of Pleasant Hill, and Urich, was born, February 26, 1927, in Chicago, Illinois, the son of Paul and Frances (Alongi) Algozzini.  He departed this life Monday, March 19, 2018, at the North Kansas City Hospice House surrounded with love and family.

George was...

Mar 7, 2018

MARGARET V. GRIFFITH

Margaret V. Griffith, Sr., 98, of Raymore, was born, July 13, 1919, in Greenwood, the daughter of Claude W. and Alice R. (Johnson) Long.  She departed this life, Wednesday, March 7, 2018, at the Foxwood Springs Living Center, Raymore, surrounded with love and family.

Margaret was a 1937, Pleasant...

Mar 6, 2018

BRIAN E. BADGER

Brian Edward Badger, 60, of Pleasant Hill, was born, September 23, 1957, in Pontiac, Illinois, the son of Chester Robert Sr. and Helen Marie (Wassenberg) Badger.  He departed this life Tuesday, March 6, 2018, at his home surrounded with love and family.

Brian attended Warrensburg High School until 1975...

Mar 6, 2018

LAWRENCE A. GRIFFITH, SR.

Lawrence Allen “Bud” Griffith, Sr., 93, of Raymore, was born, July 26, 1924, in Pleasant Hill, the son of Syranus S. and Clara Z. (Bunnell) Griffith, Sr.  He departed this life, Tuesday, March 6, 2018, at the Foxwood Springs Living Center, Raymore, surrounded with love and family.

Lawrence...

Feb 21, 2018

CATHERINE A. O’NEAL

Catherine Ann O’Neal, 83, of Pleasant Hill, Missouri, was born, September 2, 1934, in Lompoc, California, the daughter of Roy and Mary (Cox) O’Neal.  She departed this life, Wednesday, February 21, 2018, at the Pleasant Hill Health & Rehabilitation Center.

She was preceded in death by her parents and...

Feb 5, 2018

BETTY J. WITHERS

Betty Jean Withers, 89, of Harrisonville, was born May 4, 1928, in Pleasant Hill, the daughter of William and Lucy (Baldwin) Mitchell.  She departed this life, Monday, February 5, 2018, at her home surrounded with love and family.

On May 4, 1969, she was united in marriage to William...

Jan 31, 2018

VIOLA J. TIMBERLAKE

Viola Jane Timberlake, 92, of Lee’s Summit, was born, March 20, 1925, in Pleasant Hill, the daughter of James P. and Ida M. (Wolfe) Bunch.  She departed this life, Wednesday, January 31, 2018, at the John Knox Village Care Center.

Viola “Vi”  was the youngest child of eight and...

Jan 23, 2018

John Joseph “Joe Joe” Amdor, 60, of Harrisonville, Missouri, was born, March 7, 1957, in LeRoy, Illinois, the son of John and Mary (Woods) Amdor. He departed this life, Tuesday, January 23, 2018, at the Research Medical Center, Kansas City, Missouri.

John was a 1975 LeRoy High School graduate.  He later attended college where he...

Jan 17, 2018

WILLIAM O. PEARCE

William O. “Bill” Pearce, 72 of Pleasant Hill, was born July 15, 1945, in Kansas City, Missouri, the son of Walter O. and Ida A. (Toliver) Pearce.  He departed this life, Wednesday, January 17, 2018, at the Lee’s Summit Medical Center.

Bill was a 1963, Kansas...

Jan 11, 2018

  CONNIE L. GREENE  

Connie Louise Greene, 64, of Pleasant Hill, was born, June 18, 1953, Kansas City.  She departed this life Thursday, January 11, 2018, at her parents’ home in Pleasant Hill.

Connie was a 1971 Pleasant Hill High School graduate.

In 1974 she was united in marriage to Sonny Czeschin; they later divorced but remained good friends.  She was then united in...

Jan 7, 2018

DOROTHY A. SPRINGER

Dorothy Anne Springer, 92, of Pleasant Hill, was born June 16, 1925, in Greenwood, the daughter of John and Catherine (Bunnell) Porter.  She departed this life Sunday, January 7, 2018, at Crown Care Center, Harrisonville.

Dorothy grew up on a small farm near Greenwood. She shared many interesting stories...

Jan 4, 2018

LORIEL J. OWSLEY

Loriel Jane “Lori” Owsley, 84, of Independence, was born, November 11, 1933, in Jefferson City, Missouri, the daughter of Clifford L. and Ada R. (Rosena) White.  She departed this life, Thursday, January 4, 2018, at the Centerpoint Medical Center surrounded with love and family.

Loriel was a 1951 Sweet...

Dec 31, 2017

E. MARIE WESTERFIELD

Estella Marie Westerfield, 89, of Kansas City, Missouri, formerly of Pleasant Hill, Missouri, was born December 13, 1928, in Pleasant Hill, the daughter of Louis Martin and May Etta (Hamilton) Bunnell.  She departed this life and entered into glory on December 31, 2017, at the Newmark Care Center, Kansas City, surrounded...