J.E. Heltzel
Jan 15, 2024
J.E. Heltzel, 83, of Lone Jack, was born May 26, 1940, in Picher, Oklahoma, the son of Clarence Franklin and Cleo Nadine (Bell) Heltzel. He departed this life Monday, January 15, 2024, at his home with his wife, Cheryl by his side.
J.E. was a 1958 Duenweg, Missouri, High School graduate.
On June 16, 1990, he was united in marriage to Cheryl...
Harold E. Howard
Jan 13, 2024
Harold Edward Howard, 81, of Pleasant Hill, Missouri, was born September 24, 1942, in Salisbury, Missouri, the fifth of eight children born to Benjamin Franklin Howard, Jr. and Edna Frances (Stephens) Howard. He departed this life on Saturday, January 13, 2024, surrounded by his loving family.
On March 19, 1960, he was united in marriage to Peggy Sue Johnson in...
Kenneth E. Baker
Dec 28, 2023
Kenneth Eugene Baker, 84, of Pleasant Hill, Missouri, was born April 15, 1939, in Nettleton, Missouri, the son of Loyd Harlon and Mary Marie (Dolan) Baker. He departed this life Thursday, December 28, 2023, at the Lee's Summit Medical Center.
Ken was a 1957 J.C. Penney, Hamilton, Missouri, high school graduate. He later earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration...
Barbara J. Pancoast
Dec 27, 2023
Barbara Joyce Pancoast, 73, of Lee’s Summit, was born September 29, 1950, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, the daughter of Hubert R. and Frances R. (Spurlock) Thorsen. She departed this life Wednesday, December 27, 2023, at the Lee’s Summit Medical Center.
Barbara was a 1967 Lee’s Summit High School graduate.
On November 6, 1975, she was united in marriage to Robert L....
Garnett M. Sahlberg
Dec 24, 2023
Garnett May Sahlberg, 88, Lee’s Summit, was born May 7, 1935, in Independence, the daughter of Carrol N. and Nora (Bolling) Mann. She departed this life Sunday, December 24, 2023, at the Wilshire at Lakewood Rehab Center.
Garnett attended Moreland School, a one room schoolhouse in Blue Springs; McCoy School on Pearl Street in Independence: and Fairview School, a one room...
Elizabeth M. Rosanbalm
Dec 22, 2023
Elizabeth Maureen Rosanbalm, 72, of Pleasant Hill, Missouri, was born May 11, 1951, in Independence, Missouri, the daughter of John Lawrence and Dorothy Louise (Carlile) Rosanbalm. She was the third child of six children. She passed peacefully into the arms of the Lord on Friday, December 22, 2023, at the Belton Regional Medical Center. Her death was due to complications...
Richard W. Mehroff
Dec 18, 2023
Richard Wayne Mehroff, 79, of Pleasant Hill, was born June 28, 1944, in Chamois, Missouri. He departed this life Monday, December 18, 2023, at his home surrounded with love and family.
Richard was employed as a dishwasher for the Government Service Agency and the Internal Revenue Service in Kansas City. He most recently worked in the kitchen at the Pleasant...
Gerald D. Hargrave
Dec 17, 2023
Chief Warrant Officer Gerald Dixon Hargrave, USA (Ret), 83, of Kansas City, was born November 26, 1940, in Kingston, Missouri, the son of Edwin L. and Ruth M. (Bratcher) Hargrave. He departed this life Sunday, December 17, 2023, at Pleasant Valley Manor in Liberty, while surrounded with love and family.
Gerald grew up in and around Caldwell County and graduated from Hamilton...
Robert W. "Bobby" Neill
Dec 16, 2023
Robert William “Bobby” Neill, 79, lifelong resident of Pleasant Hill, was born February 9, 1944, in Pleasant Hill, the son of Harold R. and Edna B. (Funston) Neill, Sr. He departed this life Saturday, December 16, 2023, at the Lee’s Summit Medical Center.
Bobby attended Pleasant Hill Schools. Due to health issues at birth his parents were warned that he...
Joan Smith
Dec 16, 2023
Carolyn Joan Smith, 82, of Pleasant Hill, Missouri, was born June 1, 1941, in Mexico, Missouri, the daughter of Russell and Hildred (Campbell) Hatchitt. She departed this life Saturday, December 16, 2023, at the University of Kansas Medical Center.
Joan was a 1959 Kansas City East High School graduate. She furthered her education at Yale University, the University of Missouri...
Jerry Gustin
Dec 15, 2023
William Jerry Gustin, 82, of Lone Jack, was born September 14, 1941, in Pleasant Hill, the son of William “Billy” and Monell (Armstrong) Gustin. He departed this life Friday, December 15, 2023, at the Lee’s Summit Medical Center surrounded with love and family.
Jerry attended Pleasant Hill High School.
He was a United States Navy Vietnam war veteran.
Jerry enjoyed...
Calvin D. Crawford
Dec 14, 2023
Calvin Douglas Crawford, 44, of Pleasant Hill, Missouri, was born November 23, 1979, in Sandusky, Ohio. He departed this life Thursday, December 14, 2023, as a result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident.
Calvin was a 1998 graduate of Pleasant High School in Marion, Ohio. He later earned an associate degree from Marion Technical School.
On March 5, 2004,...
Ethel M. Bunch
Dec 12, 2023
Ethel Marie Bunch, 78, of Grandview, was born June 30, 1945, in Kansas City, the daughter of Howard F. and Virginia (Hansen) Carpenter. She departed this life Tuesday, December 12, 2023, at her home.
Marie attended the Center school district.
On September 23, 1963, she was united in marriage to Francis Dee Bunch in Kansas City. He preceded her in...
James R. Daniels
Dec 5, 2023
James Richard Daniels, 89, of Pleasant Hill, Missouri, was born December 21, 1933, in Kansas City, Missouri, the son of Ward and Irene (Barry) Daniels. He departed this life Tuesday, December 5, 2023, at the AdventHealth South Overland Park Hospital surrounded with love and family.
Jim was a 1952 Kansas City East High School graduate.
Jim was a United States...
Susan J. Lawrence
Dec 3, 2023
Susan Juliette Lawrence, 81, of Pleasant Hill, Missouri, was born February 28, 1942, in Maui, Hawaii, the daughter of John N. and Lillian N. (Tavares) Santos. She departed this life Sunday, December 3, 2023, at her home surrounded with love and family.
Susan was a 1960 graduate of Maui High School located in Kahului, Hawaii.
On February 24, 1984, she...
Michial L. Swadley
Nov 30, 2023
Michial Lee Swadley, 71, of Pleasant Hill, was born August 25, 1952, in Independence, the son of Kenneth L. and Betty A. (Fleener) Swadley. He departed this life Thursday, November 30, 2023, at his home surrounded with love and family.
Mike was a 1970 Pleasant Hill High School graduate.
On July 17, 2000, he was united in marriage to Deborah...
Jessie H. Gray
Nov 29, 2023
Jessie Hope Gray, 71, of Pleasant Hill, Missouri, was born September 21, 1952, in Independence, Virginia, the daughter of Robert L. and Leona M. (Osborne) Hudson. She departed this life Wednesday, November 29, 2023, at Polaris Heath and Awareness at Lee’s Summit Pointe, where she had been a resident for over ten years.
Jessie was a 1970 graduate of North...
Bradley O. Young
Nov 26, 2023
Bradley O. “Brad” Young, 60, of Pleasant Hill, Missouri, was born October 22, 1963, in Columbia, Missouri, the son of William O. and Evelyn J. (Hicks) Young. He departed this life unexpectedly Sunday, November 26, 2023, at his home.
Brad grew up in Columbia and was a 1982 Rockbridge High School graduate where he had recently been inducted into the...
Keyon M. Matthews
Nov 20, 2023
Keyon Mikel Matthews, seven-week-old son of Timothy L. Matthews and Bryona A. Smith both of Kansas City, was born Sunday, October 1, 2023, in Lee’s Summit. He departed this life unexpectedly on Monday, November 20, 2023, at his home.
Keyon is survived by his parents Tim and Bryona; his paternal grandparents, Timothy and Stefanie Matthews of Kansas City; maternal grandparents...
Marjorie L. Richerson
Nov 9, 2023
Marjorie Louise “Marge” Richerson, 97, of Lone Jack, Missouri, was born July 31, 1926, in Villa Grove, Illinois, the daughter of John R. and Lora F. (Franklin) Vaughn. She departed this life Thursday, November 9, 2023, at the John Knox Village Care Center.
Marge was a 1944 Murphysboro, Illinois, Township High School graduate.
On March 26, 1960, she was united...
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